bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cicatrização de Feridas: Fundamentos, Práticas Baseadas em Evidências e Avanços Tecnológicos
Authors: Barbosa Tiago , Bastos Eduarda Hannaui
Published: November 2024

Este artigo revisa os fundamentos fisiológicos, as melhores práticas baseadas em evidências e os avanços tecnológicos aplicados à cicatrização de feridas. A pesquisa foi realizada em bases científicas renomadas, incluindo PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science e UpToDate, além de livros consagrados na área de cirurgia plástica, como Grabb and Smith's Plastic Surgery e Plastic Surgery: Principles and Practice. A revisão abrange os fatores sistêmicos e locais que influenciam o reparo tecidual, destacando abordagens como debridamento, manutenção de ambiente úmido e suplementação nutricional. Também são exploradas terapias inovadoras, como terapia por pressão negativa, bioengenharia tecidual e terapias celulares. Concluímos que uma abordagem integrada e personalizada, baseada em evidências, é fundamental para otimizar os resultados clínicos e reduzir complicações em feridas complexas.
Desde y sobre la escritura
Authors: Pérez-Rodrigo David
Published: November 2024

Aproximación al concepto de texto de artista y al carácter analítico y reflexivo que presenta. El estudio de la estrategia especulativa que posee esta tipología de textos, que se diferencia de los libros de artista, se efectúa desde un posicionamiento semiótico y fenomenológico. El objetivo de nuestro análisis se centra en mostrar cómo el texto de artista actúa como dispositivo lingüístico que surge dentro de unas determinadas coordenadas históricas. Unas coordenadas que muestran el nuevo rol social que asume el arte como discurso separado de lo artesanal. A partir del siglo XX, el texto de artista busca escapar de la descripción y de la traslación de la obra de un lenguaje a otro. Por este motivo, actuará como espacio de fricciones y realidad de interrogantes e incertidumbres.
Abstract
Approach to the concept of an artist's text and the analytical and reflective character it presents. The study of the speculative strategy that this typology of texts has, which differs from artists' books, is carried out from a semiotic and phenomenological positioning. The objective of our analysis focuses on showing how the artist's text acts as a linguistic device that arises within certain historical coordinates. Coordinates that show the new social role that art assumes as a discourse separate from craftsmanship. Starting in the 20th century, the artist's text seeks to escape the description and translation of the work from one language to another. For this reason it will act as a space for friction and reality for questions and uncertainties.
El artista como productor. El autor como productor
Authors: Cortázar-Triana Daniel
Published: November 2024

El autor como productor es un discurso de Benjamin, en su 90 aniversario vale la pena preguntarse: ¿qué tan vigente o anacrónico es este texto frente a la digitalización de las artes? En este artículo, se retoman las técnicas pedagógicas del teatro brechtiano, las cuales son las que originalmente Benjamin presenta como clave por medio de las cuales el autor puede apropiarse de sus medios de producción, y se busca responder la pregunta: ¿qué tanto es consciente el artista de su labor como autor y por consiguiente como productor? Para esto se analiza la película escrita por Brecht Hangmen also die!, para entender el uso cinematográfico de su técnica y a partir de ahí se estudia su posible uso homogéneo en Hollywood. Con este contexto pedagógico del audiovisual, se hace una propuesta de un cortometraje, cuyo escrito usa premeditadamente la propuesta brechtiana para apropiarse del objetivo de la producción.
La búsqueda de la belleza en el imaginario de la naturaleza de la obra animada de Frédéric Back
Authors: Estrada Álvarez Adriana , Díaz Velázquez Yunuen Esmeralda , Becerril Montekio Alberto
Published: November 2024

Se analiza una manifestaciónn dialéctica en el posicionamiento ético de la obra del animador franco-canadiense Frédéric Back. Mediante un análisis del desarrollo estético, histórico y técnico de la animación, exploramos las obras de este creador elaboradas con métodos artesanales. Estas obras surgieron a lo largo de la segunda mitad del siglo XX, en el contexto del surgimiento de la primera generación de movimientos ambientalistas y de la filosofía de la ecología profunda. Su intención era promover una conciencia ambiental mediante la búsqueda de la belleza. Observamos cómo existe una búsqueda por medio de expresiones impresionistas, expresionistas y románticas, todas ellas asociadas al temor de la cosificación absoluta impuesta por el progreso y una noción de reconciliación idílica con la belleza del mundo natural.
Cocodrilas
Authors: Almanza Avendaño Ariagor Manuel
Published: November 2024

CocodrilasSofía es una niña que vive con sus abuelos, y cuyo mayor deseo es poder vivir algún día con su mamá Natalia y con su pequeña hermana Lucy. En medio de un viaje familiar al zoológico, trata de convencer a su mamá de que la lleve a vivir con ellas. Aunque no es la primera vez que lo intenta, esta vez algo cambia.
El mito de la caída de Lucifer y su representación en los villanos de las películas animadas de Walt Disney
Authors: Ruiz Rodríguez Zennia Berenice , Flores Figueroa José De Jesús
Published: November 2024

Se analiza a los antagonistas de la industria de Walt Disney Animation Studios mediante una visión hermenéutica sobre el mito de la caída de Lucifer. Se retoma cómo dicha figura es representada en los personajes de las animaciones desde su diseño y narrativa. Por ello, se estudia el mito desde sus orígenes, además de indagar en el recorrido histórico de la compañía de animación para comprender los cambios realizados en los personajes según su contexto. Una vez revisados los temas se presenta una propuesta de análisis dividida en siete etapas, donde Lucifer: 1) existe primero como figura de autoridad, 2) aparece un detonante, 3) se da una transmutación (física o espiritual), 4) llega la caída social, 5) le sigue la caída física, 6) es condenado al exilio y 7) muere. Tal modelo se aplica a los proyectos fílmicos de 1937 a 2016. Los resultados señalan las singularidades en el desarrollo de los personajes animados y su relación mimética con Lucifer, así como su caída final.
Development of a circular motion concept question item inventory for use in Ugandan science education
Authors: Kirya Kent Robert , Mashood Kalarattu Kandiyi , Lal Yadav Lakhan
Published: November 2024

In this study, we administered and evaluated circular motion concept question items with a view to developing an inventory suitable for the Ugandan context. Before administering the circular concept items, six physics experts and ten undergraduate physics studentscarried out the face and content validation. One hundred eighteen undergraduate students responded to the 42 circular motion concept items. The data were analysed using the classical test theory (CTT) and item response curve (IRC) analyses. We calculated the difficulty level and index of discrimination and gauged the distraction efficiency of items. The IRCs revealed insights that were not evident from those provided by the CTT. Based on the IRCs, the circular concept items are classified into three categories: efficient, moderately efficient, and inefficient. This helped us better evaluate the quality of the items and their appropriateness for the population under consideration. We ended up with 22 circular motion concept question items which we call the circular motion concept inventory (CMCI). This inventory is particularly relevant to Ugandan context and may be useful to other countries in the East African region which share similar syllabi.
The Development and validation of an EDP-STEM module-taking heat transfer, mechanics, and buoyancy as examples
Authors: Xue Xiangying , Ahmad Nur Jahan , Liu Xiangcong
Published: November 2024

This study aimed to develop a STEM module for eighth-grade middle school learners through the engineering design process. The module was developed based on the ADDIE model, primarily concentrating on the stages of analysis, design and development. The study consisted of two main phases: module development and module evaluation. During the development phase, 26 science teachers and 30 eighth-grade middle school pupils were purposefully selected from a public sector’ middle school in China. Subject themes of the EDP-STEM module were determined by data analysis using coding of responses to interview questions and questionnaires seeking to elicit perceived needs. The EDP-STEM module's learning objectives, engineering design process, and STEM knowledge were subsequently developed. In the evaluation phase, five experts and 50 ninth-grade middle school pupils were recruited to verify the reliability and validity of the EDP-STEM module. The Content Validity Index (CVI) for the EDP-STEM module was 0.92, and the Cronbach's Alpha reliability coefficient was 0.76. Based on their feedback and suggestions, the researcher made modifications and improvements to the EDP-STEM module. The results of the study showed that EDP-STEM module has good reliability and validity and can be used as a learning module to carry out STEM learning in eighth-grade classrooms.
Application of the tools of interregional economic analysis to assess the current state and prospects of small businesses functioning in Russia
Authors:   Central Russian Institute of Management – Branch of RANEPA, Parushina N. V. , Lytneva N. A. ,   Central Russian Institute of Management – Branch of RANEPA
Published: November 2024

Small business development is the strategy of sustainable socio-economic development of the country and its regions. To assess the current state and prospects of entrepreneurship development and to attract young people to the entrepreneurial environment, interregional analysis of the functioning of small businesses is necessary. The analysis is carried out on the basis of official statistical and analytical data using modern analytical tools. The purpose of the study is to conduct interregional economic analysis, the essence of which is comparative analysis of small businesses in different regions of Russia. Such methods of interregional analysis as comparison, juxtaposition, best estimates, rating, dynamic series, segmentation and others form modern tools of information and analytical support of business processes in management, economic and mathematical analysis, and regional economics. Separate components of analytical tools are reflected in the article, based on up-to-date analytical data obtained from official sources of Russia entrepreneurship database. As a result, publications reflecting the importance of analyzing the state and dynamics of small and medium-sized businesses development and focusing on the features and characteristics of enterprises functioning and regulation under new economic conditions are overviewed. Current state and prospects for the development of small enterprises in the regions of Russia and new regions are analyzed on the basis of methods of comparison, juxtaposition, and dynamic series construction. On the basis of the revealed trends and patterns, important directions of national policy in the field of entrepreneurship are formulated.
Methods of Efficiency Increase of Agricultural Enterprises Production Potential
Authors:   Central Russian Institute of Management – Branch of RANEPA, Sidorenko M.A.
Published: November 2024

Modern agriculture is faced with the necessity to increase production efficiency under conditions of increasing competition, climate change and modern geopolitical challenges. Increase of the efficiency of agricultural enterprises production potential is a key factor to ensure food security and sustainable development of agricultural sector. The article discusses the current methods of increasing the efficiency of agricultural enterprises production potential, including introduction of innovative technologies, optimization of management processes and improvement of resources use. The author's approach to formulation of definitions and interpretation of conceptual provisions on the stated research topic is presented. The assessment of the development of agriculture production potential in Orel region for the period of 2015-2023 is given, in particular, the dynamics of agricultural production volumes, including in the fields of crop production and livestock farming. It is concluded that there established positive trend in the region in efficiency increase of using agriculture production potential, which is associated with attracting investments in agricultural sector. The theoretical significance of the research results is in the fact that they can serve the basis for further methodology development for assessing the effectiveness of using agricultural enterprises production potential, and development of conceptual approaches to forecasting the required amount of targeted financing, which allows influencing the effectiveness of production activities. From the practical point of view, development and improvement of the mechanism and methods for assessing the development of production potential in agriculture will stimulate innovation and investment activity of its financial and economic activities. Practical application of the research results will ensure steady increase of profitability and efficiency of agricultural production.
Content of Professionally Oriented Approach to Young Specialists Training under Modern Conditions
Authors:   Dostoevsky Omsk State University, Lyamtseva K.K.
Published: November 2024

The article examines the prerequisites of content transformation of professionally oriented approach to the training of young specialists under modern conditions. Reduction problem of young people economic potential due to the refusal of young citizens to get professional education is highlighted. On the other hand, young citizens with higher education do not intend to work in their region of presence and/or get a job in a specialty obtained at higher educational institution. In this regard, it is especially relevant to study the content of professionally oriented approach to training young professionals under modern conditions. The purpose of the article is to substantiate content transformation of professionally oriented approach to young specialists training in ensuring their contribution to the region economy. The research is based on general scientific methods of analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, as well as graphical method, comparative analysis method, and the method of content analysis. It is about integrating the human capital of young specialist into the region economy on the basis of a set of basic guidelines, such as strengthening and developing traditional Russian moral and ethical values; professional development of young people, promoting their employment, job placement, attracting talented youth to the field of R&D, and in solving strategically important tasks of Russia's development.
ORGANIZATIONAL ATTRACTIVENESS IN THE HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS: A STUDY ON THE SELECT HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS IN MEERUT, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA
Authors: Sikander Kumar  , Dr.V. Tulasi Das
Published: November 2024

Research into organizational attractiveness in the healthcare sector is essential for tackling significant workforce challenges, including staff shortages and high turnover. In this sector, organizational attractiveness refers to how appealing an organization is to current and potential employees, influenced by factors like reputation, compensation, culture, and opportunities for development. A strong organizational brand can aid in attracting qualified professionals, which is especially critical in a field where skilled talent is both scarce and in high demand due to increasing patient needs and the growing role of digital healthcare. By strengthening their organizational attractiveness, healthcare organizations can create a competitive advantage in the labor market, ultimately enhancing patient care through a more motivated and stable workforce. In this context current article focusses on measuring the organizational attractiveness of healthcare organizations in the study area.
KEYWORDS: Organizational Attractiveness, Workforce Challenges, Reputation, Compensation, Culture.
Differences between
Pseudobombax grandiflorum
and
Bauhinia forficata
in terms of responsiveness and dependence to mycorrhiza
Authors: Oliveira Joel Quintino de , Jesus Ederson da Conceição , Pereira Marcos Gervasio , Silva Cristiane Figueira da , Camara Rodrigo
Published: November 2024

The benefits promoted by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) to forest species seedlings include higher growth rate, better nutrition, and higher survival rates. Inoculation with AMF may facilitate revegetation of degraded lands, although it depends on symbionts and environmental conditions, such as soil P availability. In this sense, the lack of information justifies the carrying out of studies of this nature. We investigated the dependence and responsiveness of two forest species native to the Atlantic Forest, Pseudobombax grandiflorum and Bauhinia forficata, to different AMF inocula (isolated AMF species, Dentiscutata heterogama, DH, Gigaspora margarita, GM, Rhizophagus clarus, RC, mixed inoculum with these former three AMF species, MI) compared to the uninoculated control (UC), combined with different P doses applied to the substrate (0, 24, 71, 213, and 650 mg kg
-1
), under greenhouse conditions. We evaluated root colonization, growth, and nutritional variables for Pseudobombax grandiflorum and Bauhinia forficata, 112 and 116 days after sowing with pre-germinated seeds, respectively. Native forest species exhibited different degrees of mycorrhizal dependence. The highest mycorrhizal dependence of P. grandiflorum seedlings was indicated by significant benefits, both growth and nutritional, promoted by innoculation treatments, under fertilization with the intermediate dose of P (213 mg kg
-1
). In fact, under this P dose, seedlings responded to a maximum increase in biomass in the GM treatment and maximum concentration of P and N in the shoots in the UC and DH treatments, respectively. The lowest mycorrhizal dependence of B. forficata seedlings was highlighted by significant growth benefits promoted by inoculation treatments under the lowest doses of P (24 or 71 mg kg
-1
). Under this P dose, we observed seedlings with maximum value of the root:shoot ratio in most of the types of inoculation and also higher values of biomass and height in the MI treatment. The responsiveness in terms of increase in growth and nutritional variables varied depending on the forest species, the dose of P applied to the substrate, and the AMF type of inoculum used. Root biomass and total dry biomass, mainly, should preferably be included in future studies with the same objective as the present study, as they were more relevant to point out the differences between treatments, in comparison with the variables associated with nutritional variables.
Chinese Schools Inculcated more Avant-Garde Gender Ideologies than English Schools? A Critical Review on Schooling Diaspora
Authors: Hong Wong Ting
Published: November 2024

Schooling Diaspora examines development of Chinese education in Singapore and British Malaya from the 1850s to the 1960s through a perspective of gender study. During that period young Chinese females in the two territories attended three types of girls’ schools—English schools operated by western missionaries, English institutions run by the Straits-Chinese, and Chinese schools established by the Chinese-born, newly arrived Chinese. Both English schools followed the pedagogic model of Europe; while Chinese schools adopted the model of China. Though their teaching regarding women’s roles were traditional and conservative in some ways, Chinese girls’inculcated more modern and avant-garde gender ideologies than their English counterparts, as they adopted a non-gender specific curriculum, encouraged students to venture into and realize themselves in the public sphere, and raised students’ political consciousness through classroom teaching and other activities. Schooling Diaspora powerfully demonstrates the importance of women’s education in the reproduction of ethnic groups. But the book can be improved by researching also Chinese girls’ education experiences in co-educational schools and comparing more rigorously gender socializations in English and Chinese schools.
Problems and Solutions in the Chinese Language (L1) Grammar Instructions at the Lower-Secondary Level of KSSM
Authors: Seow Yuening
Published: November 2024

Contrary to the previous syllabus (KBSM), the Chinese language which is taught as a mother-tongue subject under the current Malaysian Standard-Based Curriculum for Secondary Schools (KSSM) puts less emphasis on grammar teaching and learning. Although grammar lesson is still a part of the Basic Knowledge of Language module, Chinese teachers are not allowed to use specific materials to teach grammar, which means that grammar can only be instructed together with reading skills. This is distinct from the English and Malay Language where grammar is taught by using the modular approach, and pupils learn grammar rules in context as well as in isolation. This paper examines the problems of teaching Chinese grammar at the Lower-Secondary School level by analyzing the curriculum documents and textbooks. It also provides some practical solutions which could fit into the Malaysian context.
Desire of Sinophone Malaysian Literature ─A Story of Literariness and “Friendship”
Authors: Ng Kim Chew
Published: November 2024

This article is the text of a talk I was invited to deliver at the “Making Taiwan on the Equator: Contemporary Mahua Literature in Motion” symposium at Nagoya University, Japan, on September 15, 2019. Although Lim and I were involved in the construction of the discourse on Sinophone Malaysian Literature in Taipei at the same time in the late 1990s, we parted ways later due to our different academic positions and personalities and ways of approaching the world, and the academic dialogue and friendship have long since ended. In view of the context of the symposium, this paper approaches the issue from a specific perspective: “literariness”, which is also the focus of our debate. After a brief review of our arguments against Sinophone Malaysian Literature over the years and a description of the situation of Malaysian Chinese Literature, I will also introduce some of my recent research experiences in such studies.
Navigating Digital Transformation: The Roles of Resilience, Job Security, and Social Support in Shaping Turnover Intention among Indonesian Architects
Authors: Altheannisa Agatha Soraya  , Niken Ardiyanti
Published: November 2024

The architectural sector in Indonesia is experiencing rapid digital transformation, introducing both opportunities and challenges for architectural workers. This study examines the impact of this transformation on turnover intention by analyzing the interplay between resilience, job security, social support, and job satisfaction. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 300 architectural workers in Indonesia. The Covariance-Based Structural Equation Model (CB-SEM) was used to analyze data and assess the direct and indirect effects among the variables. The results showed that resilience positively influenced social support and job satisfaction. Job security also positively affected job satisfaction. However, social support was found to have a positive impact on turnover intention, a finding unique to this context. Both social support and job satisfaction mediated the relationship between resilience and turnover intention, while job satisfaction also mediated the relationship between job security and turnover intention. In conclusion, the study highlights the complex interplay between individual and organizational factors in shaping turnover intention within the Indonesian architectural sector. The findings suggest that promoting resilience and job security, while addressing the potential impact of social support on turnover intention, is crucial for talent retention in this dynamic environment.
Review on endoscopic capsules
Authors: Manolescu Vasile Denis , AlZu’bi Hamzah , Secco Emanuele Lindo
Published: November 2024

This research provided an in-depth analysis of endoscopic capsules as an innovative application of the Internet of Things (IoT) in healthcare. The study revealed the importance of these systems in advancing gastrointestinal diagnostics due to their non-invasive nature and ability to provide comprehensive internal imaging. The work systematically investigated the device’s technical design, power management strategies, communication protocols, and how it performs its secure and efficient operations. Findings from this analysis highlighted the transformative impact of these capsules despite current constraints, such as battery limitations and procedural costs. Ultimately, this wide review confirmed that endoscopic capsules redefine medical diagnostics, fusing patient comfort with innovative technology. Moreover, as developments continue, these devices have promising potential to shape the future of intelligent, interconnected healthcare solutions.
SARIMA Statistical Model to Predict the Consumption of Anxiolytics as a Treatment for Mental Illnesses
Authors: Inca Cristian , Barrera María , Corone Franklin , Inca Evelyn , Guerra Joseph
Published: November 2024

The prevalence of mental health diseases and excessive consumption of anxiolytics has increased in the world. In this scenario, the need arises to determine a model that describes the behavior of pharmacological consumption of anxiolytics in Ecuador, in addition to allowing this general behavior to be projected over time. With a descriptive, exploratory, and non-experimental methodological approach conditioned on obtaining statistical data from official national and international organizations. The population of interest was generalized using flow-type temporal data on the effective consumption of anxiolytics, consisting of 144 monthly records in the period from January 2011 to December 2022. The records represent the proportion of people who consume anxiolytics in relation to the population total available in the statistics of community health care with mental illness disorders of the Ministry of Public Health. In this sense, a viable option is the construction of a temporary SARIMA model. Due to its temporal nature and the management of monthly records, robust estimation was chosen as an option by applying machine learning that efficiently decomposes and extracts both the seasonal and trend components present in the data. Determining the pharmacological consumption of anxiolytics depends on the seasonal factor (months) and the presence of a marked tendency to gradually increase over time, a situation that must be regulated because it represents a situation of drug dependence and overdose. Furthermore, the built model presented adequate suitability when quantifying statistical metrics: RMSE = 5.25% and MAPE = 1%. It is concluded that the proposed model explains the behavior of the consumption of anxiolytics in Ecuador to mitigate situations that occurred in the affected person (anxiety or depression) in the last three months, according to the specification of deterministic and random components identified in the estimated model.
Mathematical Analysis of the Clustering of Ostracoda Concerning Their Habitat Preferences
Authors: Cevri Mehmet
Published: November 2024

The analysis of data, while interesting when a single variable is involved, becomes truly fascinating and challenging when several variables are present. There are various multivariate analysis methods available for examining the relationships among multiple variables simultaneously. Principal component analysis and cluster analysis are two commonly used techniques that are valuable tools in many scientific fields. Principal component analysis is employed to reduce the dimensionality of correlated measurements, whereas cluster analysis is utilized to classify objects or cases into relatively homogeneous groups. On the other hand, Ostracods can be utilized as bioindicators of the surrounding physical and chemical conditions. This paper presents a methodology for employing principal component analysis to cluster Ostracods based on their habitat preferences. Simulation results obtained using Mathematica software, demonstrate that anthropogenic water sources significantly influence the distribution of non-marine Ostracods.
Carnitine palmitoyltransferase-II inactivity promotes malignant progression of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease via liver cancer stem cell activation
Authors: Wang Ling-Ling , Lu Yu-Ming , Wang Yi-Han , Wang Yi-Fan , Fang Rong-Fei , Sai Wen-Li , Yao Deng-Fu , Yao Min
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND

Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is one of the main chronic liver diseases. However, the roles of mitochondrial carnitine palmitoyl transferase-II (CPT-II) downregulation and liver cancer stem cell (LCSC) activation remain to be identified.

AIM

To investigate the dynamic alterations in CPT-II inactivity and LCSC activation during the malignant progression of MAFLD.

METHODS

Dynamic models of mouse MAFLD were generated via the consumption of a high-fat diet or the addition of 2-fluorenylacetamide for hepatocarcinogenesis. The mice were divided into groups on the basis of hematoxylin and eosin staining. Biochemistries, CPT-II, intrahepatic T cells, and LCSCs were determined and confirmed in clinical samples. The mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) was analyzed. Differentially expressed genes were screened via RNA sequencing and enriched in KEGG pathways or GO functions.

RESULTS

Dynamic models of MAFLD malignant transformation were successfully generated on the basis of pathological examination. Hepatic lipid accumulation was associated with the loss of mitochondrial CPT-II activity and alterations in the MMP, with decreases in liver CD3+ or CD4+ T cells and increased AFP levels. In the lipid accumulation microenvironment, mitochondrial CPT-II was inactivated, followed by aberrant activation of CD44+ or CD24+ LCSCs, as validated in MAFLD or hepatocellular carcinoma patient samples. In terms of mechanism, the biological process category focused mainly on the metabolic regulation of cells in response to external stimuli. The enriched molecular functions included protein binding, cell apoptosis, and cell proliferation.

CONCLUSION

CPT-II inactivity promotes the malignant progression of MAFLD via the loss of innate immune function and abnormal LCSC activation.
COMPONENTS OF COMPOSITE DERIVATION - AS INDICATORS OF GENDER DIFFERENTIATION IN THE ERA OF NORMAN INFLUENCE
Authors:   Associate professor of the department English linguistics, KSU named after Berdakh, Uzbekistan, G. Tleumuratov
Published: November 2024

This article examines the components of composite derivation as indicators of gender differentiation during the Norman influence era. The study explores the ways in which composite derivation in language reflects and reinforces gender norms and stereotypes. The research suggests that the linguistic structure of composite derivations can reveal underlying social constructs related to gender, highlighting the influence of the Normans on gender differentiation in language. The findings contribute to the understanding of how language both reflects and shapes societal attitudes towards gender during this historical period.
PRINCIPLES OF CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATORS IN THE CONTEXT OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
Authors:   A Tashkent State Pedagogical University named after Nizami, Uzbekistan, Dilsora Qayumova
Published: November 2024

In the rapidly evolving educational landscape, continuous professional development (CPD) is crucial for equipping educators with the skills and knowledge needed to address the diverse needs of learners in inclusive classrooms. This article explores the principles of CPD within the context of inclusive education, emphasizing lifelong learning, learner-centered approaches, collaboration, reflective practice, and technology integration. It highlights strategies for implementing effective CPD programs and addresses challenges such as limited resources and resistance to change. Ultimately, the article underscores the importance of sustained professional growth in fostering equitable and inclusive learning environments.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ITS IMPACT ON MENTAL HEALTH
Authors:   Senior Teacher of the Department of Preschool and Primary Education of Nukus Innovation Institute, Uzbekistan, Muratbayevich Joldasbayev Paraxat
Published: November 2024

Physical Education (PE) plays a crucial role in enhancing students' overall well-being, particularly by fostering positive mental health outcomes. This article explores the connection between physical activity and mental health, emphasizing the psychological benefits of PE programs. It highlights how regular participation in physical exercise can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, while improving cognitive function and emotional resilience. By promoting social interaction, self-esteem, and effective coping mechanisms, PE offers a comprehensive approach to mental health development. Additionally, the article examines how PE can act as a preventative tool for mental health issues, stressing the importance of early intervention and creating lifelong healthy habits. Despite challenges such as limited resources and social stigma, the integration of mental health education into PE programs is essential for nurturing both physical and mental well-being.
On Bayes factors for hypothesis tests
Authors: Klauer Karl Christoph , Meyer-Grant Constantin G. , Kellen David
Published: November 2024

We develop alternative families of Bayes factors for use in hypothesis tests as alternatives to the popular default Bayes factors. The alternative Bayes factors are derived for the statistical analyses most commonly used in psychological research – one-sample and two-sample t tests, regression, and ANOVA analyses. They possess the same desirable theoretical and practical properties as the default Bayes factors and satisfy additional theoretical desiderata while mitigating against two features of the default priors that we consider implausible. They can be conveniently computed via an R package that we provide. Furthermore, hypothesis tests based on Bayes factors and those based on significance tests are juxtaposed. This discussion leads to the insight that default Bayes factors as well as the alternative Bayes factors are equivalent to test-statistic-based Bayes factors as proposed by Johnson. Journal of the Royal Statistical Society Series B: Statistical Methodology, 67, 689–701. (2005). We highlight test-statistic-based Bayes factors as a general approach to Bayes-factor computation that is applicable to many hypothesis-testing problems for which an effect-size measure has been proposed and for which test power can be computed.
Fisicoquímica de Superficies: la Ciencia de los Materiales Porosos
Authors: Rosas Licona Paloma Montserrat , Badillo Morales Adrian Gustavo , Cerna Cortez Jorge Raúl , Alatriste Bueno Victorino Gilberto Serafín
Published: November 2024

En este artículo se analiza el papel de los materiales porosos en la ciencia y la tecnología, destacando sus propiedades distintivas y su amplia gama de aplicaciones. Caracterizados por la presencia de cavidades, permiten la adsorción y transformación química de moléculas, lo que los convierte en sistemas fundamentales para la catálisis y el almacenamiento de energía. La condensación capilar y la histéresis de sorción adquieren particular relevancia al proporcionar información crucial sobre la distribución y el tamaño de los poros. Modelos teóricos como el de unión en sitios duales (DSBM) describen interacciones cooperativas dentro de redes porosas, facilitando la predicción del comportamiento en medios complejos. Paralelamente, el enfoque termodinámico refuerza la comprensión de los cambios de fase, y la simetría de los poros influye en la dinámica de fluidos y gases. Además, diferentes tipos de materiales porosos, como las zeolitas, sobresalen por su alta estabilidad química y térmica, su capacidad catalítica y su utilidad en la producción de combustibles. Finalmente, se abordan las aplicaciones biomédicas de los materiales porosos, posicionándolos como herramientas críticas en las ciencias biológicas.
Development Of Islamic Religious Education (IRE) Textbooks Based On Ethnopedagogy Through Local Wisdom In Thematic Learning
Authors: Fauzan Fauzan , Murtadha Murtadha , Azizah Azizah
Published: November 2024

This study aims to develop an Islamic Religious Education (IRE) textbook based on ethnopedagogy, which integrates local wisdom into thematic learning, and assess its quality and feasibility. Based on the researcher's observations in several elementary schools in North Aceh, it was found that, in practice, the concepts were not connected to local culture, which is a critical component of the ethnopedagogical approach. Therefore, the solution proposed by the researcher is to provide teachers with an understanding of the ethnopedagogical approach. The research method used is Research and Development (R&D) with the ADDIE model, which consists of five stages: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The study involved 27 elementary school teachers in North Aceh as the sample. The survey results showed that the thematic textbook based on Ethno pedagogy was deemed feasible and practical. Most teachers gave ratings with an average of over 80% on almost all tested indicators. In conclusion, developing the IRE textbook based on ethno-pedagogy successfully integrated local cultural values into IRE learning and positively impacted students' understanding and attitudes. Implications: This textbook plays a role in preserving and introducing local wisdom to students, indirectly strengthening their cultural identity. By studying local wisdom, students will better appreciate their environment's cultural heritage and values while integrating religious teachings into their socio-cultural lives. Additional Materials: A teacher training program on implementing local wisdom or initiatives from local governments to develop educational resources based on local culture.
Physico-Mechanical Behaviors of Chemically Treated Natural Fibers Reinforced Hybrid Polypropylene Composites
Authors: Zaman Haydar
Published: November 2024

The goal of current research is to replace synthetic materials with natural, biodegradable, and renewable ones. Natural fiber composites are extensively studied due to their unique properties and environmental benefits. These fibers are easily available, easy to handle, and biodegradable. Reinforcing polymers with natural fibers enhances mechanical properties, potentially balancing stiffness, strength, and ductility in hybrid composites. This study assessed the mechanical characteristics of polypropylene reinforced with chopped banana fiber and coconut husk. Investigations were also conducted into the effects of fiber chemical treatment, content, and ratio on mechanical properties. In Bangladesh, two fibers that are commonly available are coconut husk and banana. Raw coconut husk and banana fiber were chemically treated with 5% sodium lauryl sulfate to improve their adhesion with polypropylene. Hot pressing was employed to manufacture the composite using fibers that had been treated with sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) as well as untreated fibers. The fiber loading was adjusted to be 5, 10, 15, and 20 wt%, while the ratios of coconut husk to banana fibers were modified to be 15/5, 10/10, and 5/15. After that, tests for tensile, flexural, hardness, and water absorption were performed on the created composites. All mechanical parameters increased with increased fiber loading, except for tensile strength. The characteristics of the generated composites were found to be better than those of the polypropylene matrix. The mechanical properties of composites including coconut husk and banana fiber at the 5/15 ratio were superior to those of composites comprising those fibers at the 10/10 or 15/5 ratios. Specifically, the 5/15 ratio composites improved tensile strength, tensile modulus, flexural strength, flexural modulus, and hardness by 11%, 6%, 12%, 24%, and 2%, respectively, compared to the 10/10 ratio composites. Treated fiber composites using SLS-treated coconut husk and banana fiber at the 5/15 ratio showed enhanced mechanical properties compared to untreated composites. These treated composites improved tensile strength, tensile modulus, flexural strength, flexural modulus, and hardness by 17%, 5%, 4%, 1%, and 2%, respectively, over untreated composites. Thus, SLS-treated fiber-reinforced hybrid composites exhibited superior characteristics compared to their untreated counterparts.
Examination of Gender Performance in Physics in Mankranso Senior High School
Authors: Nipielim Tindan Thomas , Aduni George
Published: November 2024

Despite ongoing efforts to promote inclusivity in science education, the persistent gender gap in physics remains a pressing concern. This study investigated potential gender differences in physics performance among senior high school students at Mankranso Senior High School in Ghana. A descriptive survey design was employed, utilizing student physics test scores from a stratified random sample (N = 111; 79 males, 32 females) from a population of 184 students. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistical tests were used to analyse the data. Descriptive statistics revealed a slightly higher mean score for females (M = 43.65, SD = 21.78) compared to males (M = 39.39, SD = 21.15). However, a two-sample t- test (t = - 0.721, df = 56, p = 0.474) showed no statistically significant difference in mean physics test scores between male and female students. Levene’s test for equality of variances (F = 0.210, p = 0.649) confirmed that the variability of scores was not significantly different between genders. The following conclusion was made, while females have a slightly higher average score (42.31) compared to males (41.29), the difference is not statistically significant. The study emphasizes the importance of creating equitable learning environments, focusing on individual student needs, and promoting inclusive practices that encourage all students to thrive in STEM fields. The following recommendations was made; be aware of potential unconscious biases that might impact how you interact with or perceive students of different genders. Offer students opportunities for enrichment, advanced coursework, or participation in science competitions. Further investigation and consideration of other potential factors influencing performance is recommended to gain a more comprehensive understanding.
Descripción de especies y variedades de café
Authors: Orozco Castaño Francisco Javier
Published: November 2024

Desde la fundación de Cenicafé, la Federación Nacional de Cafeteros inició la colección de especies y variedades de café, introduciendo materiales de diverso origen y numerosos países. En la actualidad, se cuenta con una de las colecciones más completas de Latinoamérica. Algunas de estas especies y variedades han sido estudiadas y descritas especialmente por los investigadores brasileños. Las introducciones de /C. arabica/ de origen etíope son numerosas (en Cenicafé se tienen más de 500) y no han sido estudiadas. En el presente boletín se describen las características sobresalientes de los materiales mas estudiados existentes en la colección. La mayoría de las especies y variedades de la colección no tienen importancia comercial pero muchas de ellas poseen valor genético, algunas han sido de mucha importancia para los trabajos de incorporación de la resistencia a roya /Hemileia vastatrix/ cuyo resultado más sobresaliente es la reconocida Variedad Colombia. Se describen 67 variedades de café. También existen otros materiales descritos y estudiados en Colombia, tales como la Variedad Erecta Cenicafé.
Metallicity Mapping of the Ionized Diffuse Gas at the Milky Way Disk–Halo Interface
Authors: Choi Bo-Eun , Werk Jessica K. , Tchernyshyov Kirill , Prochaska J. Xavier , Zheng Yong , Putman Mary E. , Fielding Drummond B. , Strader Jay
Published: November 2024

Metals in the diffuse, ionized gas at the boundary between the Milky Way’s interstellar medium (ISM) and circumgalactic medium, known as the disk–halo interface (DHI), are valuable tracers of the feedback processes that drive the Galactic fountain. However, metallicity measurements in this region are challenging due to obscuration by the Milky Way ISM and uncertain ionization corrections that affect the total hydrogen column density. In this work, we constrain ionization corrections to neutral hydrogen column densities using precisely measured electron column densities from the dispersion measures of pulsars that lie in the same globular clusters as UV-bright targets with high-resolution absorption spectroscopy. We address the blending of absorption lines with the ISM by jointly fitting Voigt profiles to all absorption components. We present our metallicity estimates for the DHI of the Milky Way based on detailed photoionization modeling of the absorption from ionized metal lines and ionization-corrected total hydrogen columns. Generally, the gas clouds show a large scatter in metallicity, ranging between 0.04 and 3.2 Z
⊙, implying that the DHI consists of a mixture of gaseous structures having multiple origins. We estimate the inflow and outflow timescales of the DHI ionized clouds to be 6–35 Myr. We report the detection of an infalling cloud with supersolar metallicity that suggests a Galactic fountain mechanism, whereas at least one low-metallicity outflowing cloud (Z < 0.1 Z
⊙) poses a challenge for Galactic fountain and feedback models.
JWST Resolves Collision-induced Absorption Features in White Dwarfs
Authors: Blouin Simon , Kilic Mukremin , Albert Loïc , Azartash-Namin Bianca , Dufour Patrick
Published: November 2024

Infrared-faint white dwarfs are cool white dwarfs exhibiting significant infrared flux deficits, most often attributed to collision-induced absorption (CIA) from H2–He in mixed hydrogen–helium atmospheres. We present James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) near- and mid-infrared spectra of three such objects using Near-Infrared Spectrograph (0.6–5.3 μm) and Mid-Infrared Instrument (5–14 μm): LHS 3250, WD J1922+0233, and LHS 1126. Surprisingly, for LHS 3250, we detect no H2–He CIA absorption at 2.4 μm, instead observing an unexpected small flux bump at this wavelength. WD J1922+0233 exhibits the anticipated strong absorption feature centered at 2.4 μm, but with an unexpected narrow emission-like feature inside this absorption band. LHS 1126 shows no CIA features and follows a λ
−2 power law in the mid-infrared. LHS 1126's lack of CIA features suggests a very low hydrogen abundance, with its infrared flux depletion likely caused by He–He–He CIA. For LHS 3250 and WD J1922+0233, the absence of a 1.2 μm CIA feature in both stars argues against ultracool temperatures, supporting recent suggestions that infrared-faint (IR-faint) white dwarfs are warmer and more massive than previously thought. This conclusion is further solidified by Keck near-infrared spectroscopy of seven additional objects. We explore possible explanations for the unexpected emission-like features in both stars, and temperature inversions above the photosphere emerge as a promising hypothesis. Such inversions may be common among the IR-faint population, and since they significantly affect the infrared spectral energy distribution, this would impact their photometric fits. Further JWST observations are needed to confirm the prevalence of this phenomenon and guide the development of improved atmospheric models.