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O USO DA LASERTERAPIA NO TRATAMENTO DA HIPERSENSIBILIDADE DENTINÁRIA: uma revisão integrativa da literatura
Authors: Souza Larissa Vitória , Vieira Maria Clara de Araújo , Silva Raissa Vitória Barbosa da , Silva eticia Mayara Soares da , Silveira Mariana Araújo Coutinho da , Silva-Selva Elizabeth Louisy Marques Soares da
Published: June 2024

Objetivo: Compreender a eficácia do uso da laserterapia no tratamento da hipersensibilidade dentinária. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura baseada na análise de artigos publicados nas bases de dados Pubmed e Periódicos CAPES, por meio da utilização dos descritores “photobiomodulation therapy”; “dentin hipersensitivity” e seus sinônimos reconhecidos pelos vocabulários Mesh e Decs. Foram incluídos estudos publicados no formato de artigo, sem limitação de ano de publicação, escritos nos idiomas inglês e português e que respondiam à pergunta norteadora da revisão. Resultados: Foram encontrados 35 artigos, dentre os quais 33 foram pré-selecionados e 6 incluídos nesta revisão de literatura. Todos os seis grupos, após as sessões a hipersensibilidade dentinária foi significativamente reduzida, 50% foram de baixa intensidade e 50% foram de alta intensidade, sendo assim, não teve um laser mais utilizadoem nossa base de seleção. Conclusão: A laserterapia apresenta grande eficácia com o seu mecanismo do controle da dor e com duração em longo prazo, mostrando-se muito promissora para o tratamento da HD, porém há a necessidade de mais estudos a fim de desenvolver um protocolo referência para o tratamento desta condição.
Os saberes da prática da alimentação saudável por escolares
Authors: Lima Maria Raquel da Silva , Pascoal Kamilla de Oliveira , Fraga Lia Ribeiro de Borba Sanford , Castro Juliana Braga Rodrigues de , Gomes Rafaela Dantas , Braga Ribanna Aparecida Marques , Benevides Fernanda Teixeira , Nogueira Maria Dinara de Araújo
Published: June 2024

O artigo buscou relataros saberes da prática da alimentação saudável por escolares. Trata-de um relato de experiência. A ação foi promovida em uma Escola de Fortaleza-Ceará. O desenvolvimento da atividade ocorreu em duas turmas, 4ª ano “A” e “B. Os alunos participaram de uma dinâmica em formato de competição sobre o entendimento deles a respeito de uma alimentação saudável. A princípio, os estudantes foram divididos para formarem dois times. Após concluírem, os moderadores da ação (acadêmicos de nutrição), pontuavam as equipes, ou seja, quanto mais alimentos in naturaou minimamente processados estivessem presentes, mais pontos ganhariam. Em compensação, perderiam pontos se escolhessem alimentos processados ou ultraprocessados. A ação foi extremamente válida, visto o grande engajamento e participação dos estudantes, esclarecendo dúvidas e aprimorando o que já sabiam. O ambiente escolar é um local de constantes ensinamentos e aprendizados, sendo extremamente favorável para este tipo práticas.
Pistolagem na tela: a construção sociológica do pistoleiro e sua representação no cinema brasileiro contemporâneo
Authors: Guerra João Marcel Evaristo
Published: June 2024

Entre 1970 e 1980, o pistoleiro Julião Santana fez fama na região fronteiriça entre o Tocantins e o Maranhão por matar 492 pessoas, dentre as quais a guerrilheira e militante do PCB Maria Lúcia Petit e o sindicalista goiano Nativo da Natividade. Em 2017, sua trajetória foi transformada na cinebiografia O Nome da morte. Outras produções cinematográficas do mesmo período, comoBacurau (2019) e O Matador (2017), alargaram a lista de filmes brasileiros que revisitaram e ressignificaram a figura do pistoleiro, abordando nas telas esse personagem tão comum e ao mesmo tempo tão folclórico dentro do imaginário popular nacional. Este artigo objetiva explorar a construção sociológica do pistoleiro, a partir da jornada de Julião Santana, analisando desde a abordagem jurídica destes profissionais sicários até sua representação em produções cinematográficas contemporâneas, num estudo de caso, empírico e qualitativo, com metodologia fundamentada na coleta e análise de fontes bibliográficas e audiovisuais.
Alfabetização e letramento no contexto educacional
Authors: Rosendo Laiany Vieira , Soares Tiago Dutra , Silva Antonio Edson Alves da
Published: June 2024

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PSICOLOGIA EM EXTENSÃO
Authors: Nascimento Aline Elena Carneiro do
Published: June 2024

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Crises of Modernization in the 1990s in the Context of Historical Cycles in Russia
Authors: Rozov N. S.
Published: June 2024

The article compares the reckless socio-political dynamics in Russia in the 1990s, manifested in a series of crises and turning events, with the concept of mechanisms of the Russian historical cycles. The paper lists the main stages of dynamics — complexes of interrelated events that change the balance of power, structural conditions and the direction of subsequent processes. The author also lists the main actors and social groups involved in the political dynamics of that time period: supreme power, reformers, insiders, oligarchs, representatives of special services, “pro-soviet” and democratic opposition, urban educated class, workers and miners’ movements, “ordinary people”. The author concludes that the rapid sweeping changes in the politics of the 1990s took place, as they did before, in the parametric space with the axes of “state success” and “freedom”. Transitions occurred between the phases that were typical for much longer cycles of the Russian historical past — “crisis”, “liberalization”, “authoritarian rollback”, “state collapse”, “military-political triumph”. At the same time, the mechanism of the general democratic backsliding trend and the growth of authoritarian tendencies calls for clarification. The authors propose a phase model that explains this change through the patterns of response strategies of the supreme power to challenges and threats under different conditions. Weakness and failures of the state policy coupled with a shortage of resources led to mass disillusionment, delegitimization of the supreme power and reform policy, which manifested itself in elections and inspired the adherents of the restoration. The increase in the corresponding threats placed a premium on administrative and violent measures. Once sufficient resources were accumulated, those measures were becoming successful and received positive reinforcement. With each crisis, the supreme power took an upper hand, while the collegial separation of powers was reduced, and the reforms lost their original focus on economic freedom, the rise of small and medium-sized businesses, and the growth of democracy. As a result, the opportunities for the political modernization were missed, giving way to the authoritarian trends.
On the Interpretations of the Phenomenon of Civil War in Ancient Philosophy: Stasis and Bellum Civile
Authors: Nikolaev I. A.
Published: June 2024

The concept of civil war remains relatively underdeveloped given a steadily increasing interest of political philosophers in the study of civil conflicts in general. The multi-layered genealogy of this notion includes elements of significantly different approaches to its definition. The two divergent lines of interpretation of the phenomenon of civil wars can be traced back to the ancient philosophy: the Greek stasis and the Roman bellum civile. In recent years, the concept of stasis is making a comeback to the academic circles due to its use in the works of Nicole Loraux, Giorgio Agamben and a number of other authors. At the same time, the dominant approach to analyzing civil wars is based primarily on their perception in line with the Roman concept, which presupposes a monistic social ontology model and has significant limitations when applied to modern conditions. In the article, the author analyzes the main features of the perception of the phenomenon of civil wars in the ancient Greek and Roman philosophy. Based on the texts of Plato and Aristotle, who elaborated the theory of stasis in the most systematic way, the author demonstrates that admitting the possibility to overcome just the extreme external manifestations of stasis (but not to eradicate it altogether) inevitably impacts the evaluation of the importance of pluralism in the life of a political community, the interpretation of the actions of the defeated party and memory politics. Hence, the author analyzes how the perception of a civil conflict as a phenomenon inherent in the life of the polis and, in one form or another, an “inevitable evil”, can again be relevant in the context of the philosophical and political discussions of the 21st century.
New Split (Ukrainian Crisis and Religious Factor in the Context of Prospects for Socio-Political Development)
Authors: Arteev S. P. , Sigachev M. I.
Published: June 2024

The article is devoted to the role of the religious factor in the context of the socio-political development of modern societies against the background of military-political confrontation. The ongoing processes are analyzed at several levels — national, international, and ecclesiastical. Utilizing the post-secular paradigm, as well as actor and identitarian approaches, the authors examine the religious dimension of the Ukrainian crisis. They draw a particular attention to the situation in the world Orthodox Christianity. The authors reveal the reasons why the main line of cleavage in the modern Christianity formed precisely in its Orthodox segment and was closely intertwined with the largest international political crisis of the first quarter of the 21st century. The article shows that the Ukrainian crisis has a destabilizing effect on the situation in the world Orthodox Christianity, reactivating old conflicts and creating new sources of tension. Having stated that the Ukrainian crisis served as a trigger and catalyst for dynamics in different spheres, covering a significant number of different types of actors, the authors at the same time point out that socio-political development in the context of the religious factor has deeper roots. From their viewpoint, the observed phenomena and processes indicate the formation of new models of interaction between the state, society and church within the framework of post-secular or traditionalist discourse, which in turn is associated with the rapid establishment of a new scientific and technological order. According to the authors’ conclusion, as it already happened many times in history, the religious factor is obtaining key importance in determining the basic features of the new era. The transformation of Modernity into something else, which is taking place before our eyes, does not result in the “elimination” of this factor, but, on the contrary, transforms religious factor into an important component of the formula for a new way of life. The Ukrainian conflict intensifies the search for post-secular models of socio-political development in the Western political areal. At the same time, Russia and the West itself are moving in different ways, since the Russian model is closer to pre-secular practices.
Genetic factors associated to Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: Manuel-Soto-Valdez  , Jose-Francisco-Félix-Rocha  , Grecia-Jatzeny-Galván-Amaya  , Nedra-Joana-Pérez-García  , Brissia-Lazalde-Medina
Published: June 2024

Alzheimer's disease is a neurological condition that gradually impairs memory, self-awareness, and cognitive capacities. It is the most frequent cause of dementia and a major factor in senior patient deaths. It is generally acknowledged that the condition is multifactorial, resulting from intricate interactions between age, genetics, and environment, even though the exact cause is unknown. Early start of the condition can be caused by mutations in the APP, PSEN1, and PSEN2 genes, which can result in an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern. The most prevalent kind is late-onset, in which the APOE ε4 allele is the primary genetic risk factor. TREM2, CLU, and PICALM are among the other genes that raise the risk. The primary molecular pathways are the build-up of beta-amyloid proteins, which result in amyloid plaques, and the hyperphosphorylation of tau, which forms neurofibrillary tangles and causes neuronal death by necrosis, autophagy, and apoptosis. Acetylcholine, glutamate, GABA, and noradrenaline neurotransmission are all impacted, which has an effect on cognition and memory.In conclusion, Alzheimer's disease is a complicated neurological disorder that causes progressive cognitive impairment due to both hereditary and molecular components.
Epigenetics of schizophrenia
Authors: Katherine Barraza  , Daniela Parra  , Ana Pérez  , Alessandra Rangel  , Brissia Lazalde
Published: June 2024

Schizophrenia is a severe mental illness characterized by a disconnection from reality, significantly impacting a person's ability to function and leading to substantial disability. While the exact causes of schizophrenia remain unclear, it is understood to result from a combination of genetic, neurochemical, and environmental factors. The heritability of schizophrenia is high, although it does not follow Mendelian patterns. The symptomatology includes both positive symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and psychotic episodes, and negative symptoms like apathy and speech difficulties, which fluctuate in severity over time. Environmental influences, including prenatal and perinatal factors, trauma, and lifestyle, also play a crucial role in its development. The prevalence of schizophrenia is approximately 12.1% globally, with incidence rates higher in males than females. Genetic studies have identified several associations that contribute to the disease's pathophysiology, including common variants and copy number variants. Epigenetic mechanisms, such as DNA methylation and histone modifications, further influence gene expression and disease manifestation. The interplay between genetic predisposition and environmental factors underscores the complexity of schizophrenia and the importance of a multifaceted approach to its study and treatment.
ANALISIS KEPUASAN KINERJA PEGAWAI KP ONDOR MENGGUNAKAN METODE MINNESOTA SATISFACTION QUESTIONNAIRE
Authors: Karepessina M. Syaukani , Camerling Billy J. , Tupan Johan M.
Published: June 2024

Kepuasan kerja merupakan besarnya perasaan pribadi (personal feelings) seorang karyawan (positif atau negatif) terhadap aspek-aspek yang terdapat dalam suatu pekerjaan. Pentingnya kepuasan kerja jelas sangat berpengaruh cukup besar, karena salah satu gejala dari kurang stabilnya organisasi adalah rendahnya kepuasan kerja.  Beberapa masalah yang sering muncul yang berkaitan dengan kepuasan kerja adalah: faktor gaji, pekerjaan, pengawasan, dan rekan kerja. Seseorang yang menginginkan kepuasan dalam bekerja, maka yang bersangkutan akan berusaha dengan segenap kemampuan yang dimiliki untuk menyelesaikan tugas-tugas pekerjaan yang dibebankan kepadanya, sehingga hasil kerja karyawan akan meningkat secara optimal. Kepuasan kerja karyawan merupakan faktor penting dalam suatu perusahaan yaitu untuk menunjang tercapainya tujuan perusahaan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menganalisis tingkat kepuasaan kerja pegawai PLN ULP Bula Bagian KP Ondor. Berdasarkan hasil pengolahan data penelitian dan analisis data tingkat motivasi kerja pegawai PLN adalah rendah karena terletak pada skor potensi motivasi ( 0-119 ). Adapun perincian untuk masing-masing responden sebesar 33,363. Sedangakn hasil perhitungan tingkat kepuasan kerja pegawai PLN adalah kepuasan terendah 51 dan teringgi 67. Adapun perinciannya yaitu K1 sebesar K1 56, K2 64, K3 67, K4 66, K5 65, K6 64, K7 61, K8 64, K9 58, K10 53, K11 56, K12 58.
PENILAIAN POSTUR KERJA PETANI PENDERES NIRA DESA NAKU PADA STASIUN KERJA PEMANENAN NIRA DENGAN METODE OVAKO WORK POSTURE ANALYSIS SYSTEM (OWAS)
Authors: Suhartini Atika , Latuny Wilma , Soleman Aminah
Published: June 2024

Kegiatan pemanenan nira oleh petani penderes nira Desa Naku tergolong berbahaya, ditinjau dari sisi keselamatan kerja (safety) resiko yang dihadapi adalah terjatuh dari pohon yang bisa berakibat cacat bahkan kematian resiko lain yang dihadapi adalah pekerja mengalami keluhan Musculoskeletal Disorders. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hasil analisis postur kerja petani penderes nira Desa Naku. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Ovako Work Posture Analysis System (OWAS) untuk mengevaluasi postur kerja. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah 2 dari 10 petani yaitu petani 2 dan petani 7 menghasilkan aksi kategori tidak perlu dilakukan perbaikan untuk ke3 postur, maka sikap-sikap kerja dari petani 2 dan 7 dapat menjadi rekomendasi sikap kerja yang baik untuk proses pemanenan nira, agar saat melakukan aktifitas pemanenan nira petani terhindar dari gangguan-gangguan musculoskeletal yang timbul akibat posisi atau sikap kerja yang tidak baik dan resiko-resiko kecelakaan kerja yang dapat berakibat fatal pada pekerja.
Adventure Silent Cinema and the Soviet Anthropological Project
Authors:   HSE University—Saint Petersburg, TULCHINSKII GRIGORII L.
Published: June 2024

The article aims to explore the role of national cinema in the early 20th century and its contribution to the development of the Soviet anthropological project. Any significant transformation of society involves the human factor. This factor can be observed in two ways: as a consequence of changes, which shape the new social experiences acquired through individual socialization, and as the unique qualities of those organizing the transformations. The beginning of the 20th century marked a period of active formation of mass society, urban lifestyles, and entertainment industries. Within this landscape, cinema held a special, perhaps even crucial, position—probably due to its accessibility and the condensed intensity of content presentation. The adventure genre, in particular, played a dominant role and greatly contributed to the success of film distribution. The interplay between commercial and creative aspects has been influential in shaping the development of cinema from its inception. However, during the Soviet era, the balance between entertainment and creativity began to shift, influenced by socio-political circumstances. Firstly, there was an increasing emphasis on social themes in films. Secondly, by the 1930s, these circumstances had evolved into direct political pressure, significantly impacting the content requirements for films and even the fate of their creators. This resulted in a clear contradiction: while cinema content portrayed the ideal of an initiative, responsible, and creative individual, in reality, individuals, including film authors, were expected to conform to ideological requirements. This contradiction between the broadcast content and the real lives of people led to the squandering of the resources of the anthropology project and the creative potential of cinema. Nonetheless, it did not impede the development of models and technologies that shaped the personalized power of mass society, which have retained their significance to this day. Hence, cinema, which initially emerged as a form of entertainment with adventure genre for a dominant, not only played a role in shaping the concept of the “mass man,” but also laid the groundwork for the models and technologies that defined a “person in power.”
“Hold Me”: Three Epochs of the Russian Embracing Gesture (MURCO Study)
Authors:   National University of Science and Technology “MISIS”, SUKHOVA NATALYA V.
Published: June 2024

The article examines the formal characteristics of the Russian gesture of embrace (Russian: ob”yatie, объятие) as depicted in feature films. The study material consists of video episodes from Soviet and post-Soviet films of the 20th century, represented in the Multimodal Russian Corpus (MURCO) of the Russian National Corpus. The focus is on the duration of the gesture with the emphasis on its beginning and ending phases. The determination of gesture duration necessitates a scientific justification of its elementary structure, delineating crucial phases (preparation—stroke—retraction), and exploring its potential as a social tactile gesture. The research also aims to analyze the cinema aesthetics of three epochs exemplified by films from the 1930s, 1960s, and 1990s. Different approaches to film montage, sociocultural and political contexts, meaning genesis in the film, as well as the perspectives of the director, actor, and viewer significantly influence what we see in feature films. Consequently, the question arises of whether a valid study of gestures can be conducted using film material, and it is resolved affirmatively. The results indicate that the realization of the gesture ob”yatie varies. The preparation phase is often a manual movement, while the retraction phase is characterized by the departure of one participant from the situation, ending physical contact at a certain point of the stroke. The proposed method of defining the beginning and ending of the gesture helped to reveal the shortest embrace in the 1936 film Circus (Russian: Цирк) and the longest gesture in the 1961 film My Friend, Kolka! (Russian: Друг мой, Колька!). On average, the duration of the embrace ranges from 6 to 13 seconds.
Nesnelerin internetinde tüketici kabulü, algılanan değer ve güven etkileşimi: Yeni nesil akıllı saat örneği
Authors: Kaya Hakan , Coban Suzan
Published: June 2024

Çalışmanın temel amacı, bir Nesnelerin İnterneti örneği olan yeni nesil akıllı saatlerde (YNAS) tüketici kabulü ve kabul boyutlarının algılanan değer ve güvene etkisini belirlemek ve akıllı saat tüketici kabulünün algılanan toplam değere etkisinde güvenin aracı rolünü incelemektir. Bu maksatla geliştirilen anket Google form aracılığıyla uygulanmıştır. Elde edilen verilere, araştırmanın amaçları doğrultusunda açıklayıcı ve doğrulayıcı faktör analizleri, normallik ve güvenilirlik analizleri, çoklu ve doğrusal regresyon analizleri yapılmıştır. Analiz sonucunda yeni nesil akıllı saat boyutlarından teknolojik işlevselliğin ve estetik cazibenin algılanan toplam değer üzerinde anlamlı bir etkiye sahip olduğu, buna karşın yeni nesil akıllı saat kabul boyutlarından hedonik motivasyon, sosyal etki ve gizlilik riskinin algılanan toplam değer üzerinde anlamlı bir etkiye sahip olmadığı saptanmıştır. YNAS kabul boyutlarının toplam algılanan değer üzerindeki etkisinde algılanan güvenin aracılık rolü incelenmiş ve algılanan güvenin etkisiyle YNAS kabul boyutlarının toplam değerinin azaldığı ancak tamamen ortadan kalkmadığı için kısmi aracılık etkisi olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Clinical experience of application Holoplant®-Tau for biliary lesions
Authors: Shcherbynina M. B.
Published: June 2024

Biliary diseases refer to the widespread in medical practice. In the absence of primary organic changes in the biliary tract, choledynamic disturbances have a functional nature. However, they usually become the starting point for the progression of pathological processes: metabolic and inflammatory changes in the wall of the gallbladder, onset of biliary sludge and gallstone disease.
Holoplant®‑Tau (Propharma Plant, Ukraine) is one of the remedies that make it possible to restore and support the functions of liver, biliary tract and gall bladder. This is a unique hepatocomplex containing artichoke leaf extract 200 mg, angelica root extract 50 mg, ursodeoxycholic acid 100 mg, taurine 100 mg. Owing to the potential of each component, this composition enables achievement of greater effects than the use of large doses of individual medicinal substances.
The paper considers therapeutic possibilities of the Holoplant®‑Tau hepatocomplex using clinical examples of patients’ management. The first case concerns hepatic abdominal syndrome; the second presents steatotic liver disease with accompanying chronic cholecystitis with biliary sludge and gastroduodenal pathology. The authors outlined data, that make it possible to confirm the diagnosis and to administer treatment with an assessment of its effectiveness and recommendations to the patients. For each clinical case, the causes and mechanisms of the development of these conditions have been analyzed in detail, and further prognosis was given.
It has been concluded that the use of the hepatocomplex Holoplant®‑Tau in biliary disorders is expedient due to its multifaceted effects on the key pathogenetic links of the formation of the group of these diseases and high therapeutic efficiency.
Interpretation of individual differences in computational neuroscience
Authors: Schaaf Jessica Vera , Miletic Steven , van Duijvenvoorde Anna C.K. , Huizenga Hilde M.
Published: June 2024

Computational neuroscience offers an excellent opportunity to understand the neural underpinnings of behavior. However, interpretation of individual, for example developmental, differences in these underpinnings is less straightforward. We illustrate this in studies examining individual differences in reinforcement learning. In these studies, a computational model yields an individual-specific prediction error regressor to model activity in a brain region of interest. Individual differences in the resulting regression weight are typically interpreted as individual differences in neural coding. We first demonstrate that, as individual differences are already captured in the individual-specific regressor, the absence of individual differences in neural coding is not concerning. We then review that the presence of individual differences is typically interpreted as individual differences in use of brain resources. However, we illustrate in simulations that they may also have originated in: standardization of the prediction error, individual differences in brain networks outside the region of interest, individual differences in duration of the prediction error response, individual differences in outcome valuation, and in neglected individual differences in computational model parameters or the type of computational model. To disambiguate interpretations, we provide several recommendations. In this manner we hope to advance interpretation of individual differences in computational neuroscience.
An “Author Fluency Task”: Semantic fluency as predictor of L2 vocabulary knowledge
Authors: McCarron Sean Patrick , Murphy Victoria , Nation Kate
Published: June 2024

Reading experience provides critical input for language learning. This is typically quantified via estimates of print exposure, such as the Author Recognition Test (ART), although it may be unreliable in L2. This study introduces the Author Fluency Task (AFT) as an alternative measure, comparing with ART for assessing knowledge of English discourse connectives and collocations among 60 bilingual French/English speakers, and a comparison sample of 60 L1 English speakers. Participants completed AFT, ART, and LexTALE in both languages. Analysis of L2 measures showed AFT more accurately predicted L2 vocabulary knowledge than ART, even when controlling for proficiency (LexTALE). Conversely, ART was more effective for L1 speakers, showing a striking dissociation between the measures between language groups. Additionally, data showed a limited role for L1 proficiency and print exposure on advanced L2 vocabulary acquisition. These findings recommend AFT as a valuable tool for quantifying L2 print exposure's role in language learning.
Towards a coding-like experience for mathematical proof writing
Authors: Elliman David
Published: June 2024

We introduce a new language for the purpose of writing formal mathematical proof. The design of the language borrows concepts and syntax from the Fitch notation, the C family of programming languages, and the Z formal specification notation. The intent is that the experience of writing a mathematical proof in the new language should feel like writing code in a modern, high-level programming language. In particular, the syntax should feel familiar to those with moderate exposure to programming languages in the C family, including, for example Java and C++. The language is text-based, meaning that the syntax prioritizes keywords over symbols and graphical devices, with the aim of making entry from a keyboard straightforward. Optionally, text-based proofs written in the language may be parsed and transformed to any presentation format, for instance LATEX, using tooling. We anticipate the language finding use cases in a variety of settings, including software-engineering, general engineering, data science, and education. Moreover, the simplicity of the language should present a gentle learning curve to the beginner or anyone who is curious about mathematical proof and wishes to learn the basics with a minimal investment of time and effort. With the ever increasing number of individuals working across a variety of technical disciplines, from engineering to data-science, who routinely write code occupationally, it would seem to be an ideal time to introduce a language that brings a coding-like experience to the process of writing mathematical proof.
Cloud Computing Solutions for Artificial Intelligence’s Data Quality and Security Challenges
Authors: Kelly John , Smith William
Published: June 2024

The rapid increase in data volume and complexity presents significant challenges in processing, storing, and analyzing Big Data. Cloud computing has emerged as a critical tool to address these issues. This paper offers an in-depth examination of cloud computing solutions tailored to Big Data problems, focusing on technologies and services that enable scalable, cost-effective, and secure data management and analytics. Building on the findings from "Fortifying the Global Data Fortress: A Multidimensional Examination of Cyber Security Indexes and Data Protection Measures Across 193 Nations," the discussion extends to the role of cloud computing in enhancing data security and fortifying global data protection measures. The study integrates insights from global cybersecurity trends to demonstrate how cloud solutions can mitigate cyber threats and promote a robust global digital ecosystem. Through real-world case studies and practical examples, this paper serves as a guide for businesses and researchers looking to leverage cloud computing to overcome Big Data challenges and bolster cybersecurity on an international scale.
A roadmap for understanding sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine in malaria chemoprevention
Authors: Masserey Thiey , Braunack-Mayer Lydia , Miller Scott R , Moehrle Joerg J , Penny Melissa A
Published: June 2024

Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) is the standard of care for Plasmodium falciparum malaria chemoprevention among pregnant women, infants, and children. However, SP’s antimalarial effectiveness is potentially threatened by resistant parasites. Developing alternative chemoprevention products and other prevention products, such as vaccines and monoclonal antibodies, requires significant investment. However, knowledge gaps surrounding SP’s activity put these investments at risk. SP’s antimalarial action, impact on immunity development, non-antimalarial action, and continued effectiveness in settings with high SP resistance was reviewed. A roadmap of non-clinical and clinical evidence was identified to better understand SP’s effectiveness and inform the development of new prevention tools.
Planning and Implementation of an Educational Programme for Adult Educators’ Training: The Case Study of a 25-hour Distance and Face-to-Face Programme
Authors: Koutsoukos Marios , Mavropoulou Eleni , Antonopoulou Stavroula , Fintzou Erikaiti
Published: June 2024

This article outlines the planning and implementation of a 25-hour adult educator training programme conducted at the American Farm School (AFS) in April-May 2024. The programme, entitled "Basic Principles and Teaching Methodology of Adult Education," used a combination of distance and face-to-face instruction. The target group was active adult educators and employees of this educational organisation. The programme was designed to encourage active participation and the use of experiential learning techniques in all individual modules. The participants in the programme stated that the most important motives for their participation in the training process were the acquisition of practical skills in teaching methodology, the preparation for the adult educator certification examinations, the broadening of theoretical knowledge in the field of adult education, obtaining the certificate of attendance to enrich their CVs and widening their circle of acquaintances. The trainees were enthusiastic about all the individual modules of the programme and their expectations were largely met. However, they did express a desire for more hours of face-to-face training.
Researcher Discretion: Navigating ambiguity and uncertainty in research practice
Authors: van Drimmelen Tom , Slagboom Nienke , Bouter Lex , Reis Ria , van der Steen Jenny Theodora
Published: June 2024

Problem: Researchers possess considerable discretion in how their research is designed, executed, and reported. Yet, the considerations of the researchers exercising their discretion are largely understudied. Our research provides in-depth empirical insight into the components of researcher decision-making. Methods: We conducted twelve months of ethnographic fieldwork in two end-of-life care research groups between 2020 and 2022. Findings: We found that researchers are constantly required to make decisions under incomplete information and must navigate a complex constellation of values in their research practice. Uncertainty may be reduced by research-within-research, though new information could not alleviate situations of moral ambiguity, where a moral judgment was required. These factors make for highly contextual decisions, for which knowledge of generic methods or guidelines are not sufficient to determine the best action. Conclusion: As such, efforts to improve the responsible conduct of researchers should also include building the capacity for ‘practical judgment’.
Reporting standards and the irreducible complexity of scientific writing
Authors: Schniedermann Alexander
Published: June 2024

Thousands of biomedical publications have reported compliance with one of the many reporting guidelines. But evaluations of the effectiveness of these guidelines criticize frequent misuse and conclude only a mild improvement of reporting quality overall. But how can reporting guidelines be so pervasive yet ineffective at the same time? Based on interviews with guideline users, this study analyzes how the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) are integrated into the day-to-day practices of systematic review authors. The results show how the guideline supports writing tasks and redefines systematic reviewing as a genre and practice. But applying the guideline also creates new and complex problems and irreducible complexities, so that writing practices do not become mere mechanistic acts. These findings are interpreted with regards to the discourses about the replication cirisis, the emergence of systemaitc reviewing as profession and the wider transformation towards open science.
The Strengths of People in Low-SES Positions: An Identity-Reframing Intervention Improves Low-SES Students’ Achievement Over One Semester
Authors: Bauer Christina , Walton Gregory M , Job Veronika , Stephens Nicole
Published: June 2024

Students from low socioeconomic-status (SES) backgrounds such as first-generation and low-income students are often portrayed as deficient, lacking in skills and potential to succeed at university. We hypothesized that such representations lead low-SES students to see their SES-identity as a barrier to success and impair achievement. If so, reframing low-SES students’ identity as a source of strength may help them succeed. Testing this hypothesis, we developed a highly scalable online-exercise. In Experiment 1 (N=214), this SES-identity-reframing exercise helped low-SES students to see their SES-identity more as a source of success, and boosted their performance in an academic task by 13%. In Experiment 2, a large randomized-controlled intervention field-experiment with 786 students, we implemented the identity-reframing intervention in a university’s online-learning-program. This improved low-SES students’ grades over the semester. Acknowledging the strengths low-SES students bring to university settings can help these students access their strengths and apply them to schooling.
Relations between University Teachers’ Teaching-Related Coping Strategies and Well-Being Over Time: A Cross-Lagged Panel Analysis
Authors: Stockinger Kristina , Daumiller Martin , Dresel Markus
Published: June 2024

Background: University teachers’ well-being plays a critical role in their productivity and educa-tional effectiveness. Apart from cross-sectional research on demographic and institution-al/contextual correlates, insight into potential causes and consequences of faculty well-being is limited. This includes insight into relations between different coping strategies and well-being.Aims: We studied the interplay of different strategies for coping with teaching-related stress in university settings with university teachers’ well-being over the course of one semester of teach-ing.Sample: Participants were 489 German university teachers’ (age: M=41.1 years, SD=11.4) from 34 universities. Their demographics were characteristic for German university staff.Methods: Participants reported on their use of three major coping strategies (task-oriented, emo-tion-oriented, avoidance-oriented coping) to manage teaching-related stress and on their subjec-tive well-being (positive and negative affect; job satisfaction) at the beginning (T1: November) and end (T2: February) of the winter 2020/2021 term. Interrelations were examined via cross-lagged panel analysis.Results: Task-oriented coping positively predicted changes in positive affect, and vice versa, over time. Moreover, emotion-oriented coping (rumination) positively predicted changes in neg-ative affect, and vice versa. For avoidance-oriented coping and teaching-related job satisfac-tion, no substantial relations were observed.Conclusions: The findings provide important initial directions for developing supportive measures targeting the promotion of well-being in university teaching staff by highlighting the functional relevance of different coping styles as causes and consequences thereof. Our findings suggest that fostering task-oriented coping may be particularly adaptive for well-being: at the same time, interventions aiming to promote well-being may also facilitate the adoption of task-oriented coping.
‘नरेन्द्र दाइ’ उपन्यासको रचनाविधान
Authors: घोडासैनी खगेन्द्र
Published: June 2024

प्रस्तुत लेखमा ‘नरेन्द्र दाइ’  उपन्यासको रचनाविधान पहिल्याउने प्रयास गरिएको छ । गुणात्मक ढाँचामा संरचित यस लेखमा सोद्देश्यमूलक नमुना छनोट विधि र कृतिबाट तथ्य सङ्कलन गरिएको छ । यसमा रचनाविधानलाई सैद्धान्तिक आधार बनाइएको छ । मूलतः साहित्यका विधाको संरचना र रूपविन्याससँग सम्बन्धित सिद्धान्त नै रचनाविधान हो । कृतिले विधागत मूल्य पाउन यसका कथानक, चरित्र, परिवेश, दृष्टिविन्दु र सारवस्तुजस्ता पाँचओटा घटकहरूको गुम्फन भएको हुन्छ । उपन्यासको निर्माणमा भूमिका खेल्ने सूक्ष्म तत्त्वहरूको पारस्परिक मेल नै रूपविन्यास भएकाले सोही कुरालाई आधार बनाई ‘नरेन्द्र दाइ’ उपन्यासको रचनाविधान पहिल्याउने काम गरिएको छ । यस उपन्यासमा यौनमनोवैज्ञानिक विषयवस्तु र विसङ्गतिवादी अस्तित्ववादी विचारको प्रयोग गरिएको छ । यसमा नायक नायिकाको सम्बन्ध, मुनरिया र सानोबाबुको दृष्टिकोण विसङ्गतिवादी अस्तित्ववादी देखिन्छ । नरेन्द्र सुरुमा यौनिक वा शारीरिक प्रेमलाई बढी महत्त्व दिन्छ भने अन्तमा आत्मिक प्रेम प्राप्त गर्छ । यसमा पूर्वस्मृति, संवाद र पत्रात्मक शैलीको प्रयोग गरिएको   छ । यसमा तार्किक, कवितात्मक र स्थानीय भाषा, घटनाभन्दा चरित्रको आधिक्यता, आदि, मध्य र अन्त्यको क्रमिक शृङ्खलामा बाँधिएको रैखिक प्रकृतिको कथानक तथा संवृत रूपविन्यासयुक्त भएकाले सामान्य पाठकका लागि पनि यो उपन्यास बोधगम्य रहेको निष्कर्ष निकालिएको छ ।
[In this article, an attempt has been made to find out the composition of the novel 'Narendra Dai'. Structured in a qualitative format, facts have been collected from the purposeful sample selection method and works. In it, the composition has been made a theoretical basis. Basically, composition is the theory related to the structure and form of literary genres. In order for a work to have genre value, five components such as plot, character, environment, point of view and substance are interwoven. Since the composition is the mutual harmony of the subtle elements that play a role in the creation of the novel, the structure of the novel 'Narendra Dai' has been found on the basis of this. In this novel, sexual psychology Themes and dissonant existentialist ideas are used. In it, the relationship between the hero and heroine, Munaria and Sanobabu's approach seems to be dissonant existential. Narendra gives more importance to sexual or physical love in the beginning, but in the end he gets spiritual love. It uses flashback, dialogue and literary style. It is concluded that this novel is comprehensible even for the general reader because of the logical, poetic and vernacular language, superiority of character over events, etc.]
पोखरेली कविका हाइकुमा प्रकृति
Authors: रानाभाट गौतम
Published: June 2024

प्रस्तुत अनुसन्धान पोखराबाट प्रकाशित हाइकुसङ्ग्रहका हाइकुमा प्रकृतिको चित्रण कस्तो छ भन्ने समस्यामा केन्द्रित छ । सङ्ग्रहभित्रका हाइकुमा प्रयुक्त प्रकृतिको चित्रण नै अनुसन्धानको मुख्य उद्देश्य रहेको छ । अनुसन्धानलाई पूर्णता दिन सामग्री सङ्कलनमा पुस्तकालयलाई प्रमुख स्रोत मानिएको छ । पोखराबाट प्रकाशन भएका हाइकुसङ्ग्रह अनुसन्धानका प्राथमिक स्रोत हुन् । हाइकुका माध्यमबाट अभिव्यक्त भएको प्रकृति बिम्ब विश्लेषणका आधार हाइकुका तत्त्व भएकाले त्यस सम्बन्धमा विभिन्न विद्वान्ले अगाडि सारेका चिन्तन एवम् दृष्टिकोणलाई द्वितीय स्रोत सामग्रीका रूपमा उपयोग गरिएको छ । गुणात्मक अनुसन्धान ढाँचामा केन्द्रित रहेर तयार पारिएको आलेखमा सूक्ष्म पठन तथा विश्लेषण विधि प्रयोग गरी निष्कर्ष निकालिएको छ । अनुसन्धानमा हाइकुमा प्रकृतिको वस्तुपरक चित्रण भन्दा प्रकृतिका दृश्य, स्पर्श, ध्वनि, सुगन्धका साथै स्वादलाई मानवीकरण गरेर बिम्बात्मक, प्रतीकात्मक र आलङ्कारिक रूपमा प्रस्तुत गरिएका छन् ।  यी विविध विषयमध्ये हाइकुमा अभिव्यक्त दृश्य बिम्बको अध्ययन गरी विद्यमान वास्तविकताको वस्तुसत्य निरीक्षण र सामाजिक सत्यको निरूपण गरी अनुसन्धानको निष्कर्ष प्रस्तुत गरिएको छ ।
[The presented research focuses on the problem of how nature is depicted in the haiku of the haiku collection published in Pokhara. The primary goal of the study is to examine how nature is portrayed in the collection's haiku. A library is thought to be a valuable resource for gathering information needed to finish research. The haiku collection published from Pokhara is the primary source of research. As the basis of analysis of the nature image expressed through haiku is the elements of haiku, the thoughts and viewpoints put forward by various scholars have been used as secondary source material. In the article prepared focusing on qualitative research framework, conclusions have been drawn using micro reading and analysis method.Instead of the objective portrayal of nature in haiku, the research humanizes and presents the sight, touch, sound, smell, and taste of nature in metaphorical, symbolic, and symbolic ways.]
अनलाइन अनुसन्धान पद्धतिमा तथ्याङ्क सङ्कलन विधि
Authors: भण्डारी महेन्द्र
Published: June 2024

दस्ताबेज विश्लेषणमा आधारित यस लेखमा अनलाइन अनुसन्धान पद्धतिमा तथ्याङ्क सङ्कलनमा के कस्ता विधिहरू प्रचलित रहेका छन् भन्ने मूल समस्याको समाधानमा केन्द्रित रहेको   छ । लेख तयार पार्न अनुसन्धान अनुसन्धानका विभिन्न क्षेत्र मध्ये मूल समस्यासँग सम्बन्धित पक्षहरू चयनका लागि सोद्देश्यमूलक नमुना छनोट पद्धतिको प्रयोग गरिएको छ । अनलाइन अनुसन्धान पद्धतिमा तथ्याङ्क सङ्कलन विधिको खोजी गर्ने उद्देश्यले तयार पारिएको यस लेखमा पछिल्लो समयमा अनलाइन पद्धतिमा आधारित भएर सामग्री सङ्कलन गर्ने विधि‚ परम्परा‚ सामग्री सङ्कलन गर्ने माध्यम तथा साधनहरूको र त्यस प्रक्रिया आदिका सम्बन्धमा विभिन्न तथ्याङ्क वा तथ्यको विश्लेषण गरी निष्कर्ष निकाल्ने प्रयत्न गरिएको छ । यस लेखमा सन् २०२३ सम्ममा विकसित भएका अनलाइन अनुसन्धान पद्धतिमा प्रयोग भएका विधि मध्ये बढि प्रचलनमा रहेका प्रसिद्ध विधिहरूको चयन गरिएको छ । परम्परागत अनुसन्धान विधि कागज र निश्चित क्षेत्रमा सीमित हुने भएकाले अनलाइन अनुसन्धान विधि प्रचलनमा आएको छ । अनलाइन अनुसन्धान विधिमा सबैभन्दा जटिल सामग्री सङ्कलन विधिको रहेको छ । यस्ता सामग्री सङ्कलनका लागि उपयुक्त हुने साइटमा तथा एपहरूको पनि विवरण प्रस्तुत गरिएको छ । यसबाट गुणात्मक तथा परिमाणात्मक दुवै किसिमको अनुसन्धान गर्न सकिने र त्यसका लागि कम्प्युटर‚ मोबाइल‚ आई प्याड जस्ता साधनको माध्यबाट एप‚ विभिन्न वेब साइट आदिबाट सामग्री सङ्कलन गर्न सकिन्छ भन्ने निष्कर्ष निकालिएको छ ।
[This article focuses on addressing the fundamental issue of what techniques are commonly used in online research data collection through document analysis. To produce the article, elements relevant to the central issue have been chosen from a variety of research domains using a dubious sample selection technique. The goal of this article's preparation was to find an online research method for data collection. Through analysis of a variety of data and facts pertaining to the process, means, and tools of material collection, as well as methods, traditions, etc., conclusions have been drawn based on the online method.In this article, the most widely utilized techniques for online research that have been developed up till 2023 are highlighted. Online research techniques are becoming more popular because traditional research methods are restricted to paper and particular fields. The data collection approach is among the trickiest techniques used in online research. Additionally, information on the websites and applications that are useful for gathering these kinds of materials has been provided. This leads to the conclusion that research can be conducted using both qualitative and quantitative methods, and materials can be gathered via computers, smartphones, iPads, applications, different websites, etc.]
A Systematic Review of Teachers’ Perceptions and Beliefs Towards Gender Issues in Mathematics Learning
Authors: Sharma Laxmi , Sharma Lekhnat , Khanal Bishnu
Published: June 2024

There is still very little concern especially, regarding teacher's perceptions  towards gender differences and their influences in mathematics learning. Teachers are prominent factors in mathematics learning and the importance of perceptions and beliefs of teachers towards gendering, their long-term influences and their differential impacts on males and females cannot be ignored. The purpose of this study is to synthesize existing researches related to teachers' perceptions and beliefs towards gender in learning Mathematics. A qualitative systematic review of related literature  of teachers’ perceptions and beliefs towards gendering in learning mathematics is conducted. The qualitative review has followed the PRISMA protocol that was outlined by Moher et al. Total of 10 articles (six quantitative, four qualitative including a systematic literature review) are chosen for inclusion for this study. Thematic analysis suggested by Braun and Clarke is used as a method to draw findings and conclusions by generating themes within the information. The thematic findings of the study are associated with the major themes that are related to teachers' perceptions and beliefs towards gender in mathematics learning. The findings are based on the major themes: participation and motivation; behaviors and performance; abilities and ICT use; teaching methods, curriculum and practices and career choices. Hence, the importance of exploring teachers' perceptions and beliefs towards gender issues in mathematics learning has been acknowledged in this study. The study has claimed that gender parity can be achieved when mathematics teachers believe that students (both boys and girls) are valuable potentials and they praise them for their effort and achievements to develop confidentiality in mathematical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Recommendations to the concerned stakeholders to enhance equity in mathematics learning are proposed in this study.