bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EFL Students’ Suggestions to Maintain Their Willingness to Communicate in Online English Language Lessons
Authors: DARIYEMEZ Tevfik , YASTIBAŞ Ahmet Erdost
Published: January 2024

Willingness to communicate (WTC) can enhance English as a foreign language (EFL) students’ English, so it has become a significant research topic. In the literature, there are several studies conducted on the reasons which can affect EFL students’ WTC. Yet, to the researchers' best knowledge, little has been known about what EFL students suggest doing to maintain their WTC in online English language lessons. Therefore, the present study aimed to find out EFL students’ suggestions to maintain their WTC in online English language lessons. It was designed as a qualitative case study. 40 Turkish EFL students participated in the present study. The data were collected through an open-ended question and content analyzed. The findings of the present indicated that EFL students made several lesson-, topic-, activity-, teacher-, class-, assignment-, and program-related suggestions. The findings were discussed, the limitations of the study were explained, and suggestions for further studies were made.
Gestão hidroterritorial no rio Poxim em Aracaju-Sergipe: (des)cumprimento da legislação ambiental?
Authors: Silva Edson Oliveira da Silva Oliveira , Silva Gicélia Mendes da Silva Mendes
Published: January 2024

Na sociedade atual, os conflitos que envolvem o entorno dos corpos hídricos têm se ampliado, em face da valorização destas localidades. Partindo deste cenário global para a perspectiva local, observa-se que o município de Aracaju também vem passando por conflitos devido à crescente exploração imobiliária no entorno do rio Poxim. A sub-bacia do Poxim apresenta-se com formato alongado no sentido noroeste-sudeste, com área aproximada de 348,71 Km². Neste sentido, o objetivo geral deste estudo é o de analisar de que forma as ações de gestão hidroterritorial, no trecho do rio Poxim situado na capital sergipana têm contribuído para o cumprimento da legislação ambiental, de modo que a problemática suscitada foi a seguinte: Em que medida tem ocorrido o (des)cumprimento da legislação ambiental, a partir da análise das práticas de gestão hidroterritorial no rio Poxim no município de Aracaju-Sergipe? O arranjo metodológico recorreu às pesquisas bibliográfica e documental, buscando no método hipotético-dedutivo e Pressão-Estado-Resposta (PER), soluções para o questionamento suscitado, destacando-se a análise da conformidade entre a legislação em recursos hídricos (compliance) e as práticas de gestão hidroterritorial realizados no rio Poxim.  Por fim, verificou-se que os poderes estruturantes do Estado, têm negligenciado suas funções, de modo que se constatou o seguinte: são incipientes as políticas públicas voltadas ao rio estudado e as sanções impostas àqueles que degradam o corpo hídrico investigado não desestimulam os degradadores. A partir dos resultados obtidos, recomendando-se a criação de um gabinete de gestão do hidroterritório.
Dinâmica espaço temporal do uso e cobertura do solo na região do MATOPIBA
Authors: Silva de Lima Karlla Karem , Silva Madson Tavares , Braga Célia Campos , Fontgalland Isabel Lausanne , Sousa Welinagila Grangeiro
Published: January 2024

O Cerrado, um dos biomas com mais alteração em sua vegetação nos últimos anos, abriga uma região de grande expansão agrícola, conhecida por MATOPIBA (acrônimo utilizado para designar os estados de Maranhão, Tocantins, Piauí e Bahia), a nova fronteira agrícola. Ao longo das décadas pode-se observar uma alteração na paisagem florística dessa localidade, através da redução da vegetação nativa e aumento expressivo da vegetação agrícola. Essa interferência pode acarretar em danos ao ecossistema, muitas vezes, irreversíveis. A partir deste, esse trabalho objetiva compreender a dinâmica espaço temporal do uso e cobertura das terras nas microrregiões que compõem a região MATOPIBA, no período de 1985 a 2019. Com base nos dados de estrutura florestal, obtidos na plataforma do projeto MapBiomas (mapbiomas.org/estatísticas), realizou-se a distribuição dos 337 municípios que compõem a área de estudo em 5 grupos e posteriormente aplicou-se teste de homogeneidade de Pettitt e testes não paramétricos de Mann-Kendall e Sen’s, para compreensão de uma possível dinâmica de tendência no período de 1985-2019. Diante dos métodos aplicados, identificou-se que os anos de 2001 e 2002 marcam uma quebra na série histórica, indicando tendência de perda de cobertura nativa e ainda, que Tocantins foi o estado de maior perda, coincidindo com o período de expansão da soja. Com base nisso, conclui-se que os métodos estatísticos aplicados foram eficazes na distribuição das microrregiões e determinação de tendências de redução de vegetação, proporcionando uma maior interpretação de uma série longa de dados. Palavras-chave: Geoestatística. Bioma Cerrado. Sensoriamento Remoto. Flora.
Compreensão dos processos erosivos acelerados nos terraços fluviais semiáridos do Baixo Jaguaribe – Ceará através da análise de uso/ocupação da terra
Authors: ASSIS AROLDO VIDAL , CARVALHO RODRIGO GUIMARAES , MAIA RUBSON PINHEIRO , Andrade José Hamilton Ribeiro
Published: January 2024

Os rios são importantes modeladores do relevo, pois definem novas feições geomorfológicas como as planícies e terraços fluviais. Na porção leste do Estado do Ceará, no baixo curso do rio Jaguaribe, precisamente na sua margem esquerda, uma área de cobertura sedimentar cenozoica sob a forma de terraços foi preferencialmente ocupada devido as condições naturais mais favoráveis. Em contrapartida, estes sistemas ambientais apresentam um quadro com severas erosões potencializadas pela pressão antrópica exercida sobre eles. Desse modo, a pesquisa se justifica pelo ineditismo, pois pouco se investigou sobre as causas e consequências da erosão acelerada na área de estudo, bem como por ela contemplar o semiárido brasileiro, região densamente ocupada. Além disso, o estudo objetiva analisar como o uso intenso e desordenado da terra nos terraços do Baixo Jaguaribe aceleraram os processos erosivos, correlacionando-os como vetores do problema. Os procedimentos metodológicos envolveram consulta bibliográfica, elaboração de material cartográfico e pesquisa de campo. Os resultados mostraram que as atividades antrópicas provocaram fortes mudanças nas paisagens em 36 anos, cujos usos desconsideraram as potencialidades e limitações dos sistemas ambientais, suprimindo a vegetação (-22,77%), aumentando a carcinicultura (334,61%), a urbanização (738,79%) e expansão de lavoura perenes (304,61%) e temporárias (1.262,94%). Assim, diante do cenário de degradação e de lacunas ainda existentes são necessárias novas pesquisas. Por fim, espera-se que este trabalho contribua para balizar estudos que visem o planejamento ambiental da área em questão.
Avaliação espaço-temporal da transformação do uso e ocupação da terra e seus impactos na temperatura da superfície em Rio Verde - GO
Authors: De Souza Pereira Luciane , Angelini Lucas Peres , De Morais Danelichen Victor Hugo , Fernando Gomes Luiz
Published: January 2024

O aumento da temperatura da superfície tem causado preocupação mundial, principalmente porque as modificações do ambiente urbano interferem consideravelmente no conforto ambiental. O desenvolvimento das cidades está frequentemente marcado pela remoção de cobertura vegetal, movimentação de terra e impermeabilização do solo. Para investigar um processo de urbanização acentuado e seus efeitos no microclima, estudou-se o município de Rio Verde, estado de Goiás, Brasil, no período de 1985 a 2019. Objetivou-se com este estudo, avaliar espaço-temporalmente as mudanças do uso e ocupação solo e seus impactos na temperatura da superfície no Município. Para isso, desenvolveu-se uma condição embasada num algoritmo de decisão hierárquica, para classificar especificamente a distribuição espacial de solos de Cerrado urbano. Foi utilizado dados extraídos de imagens orbitais dos satélites Landsat-5 e Landsat-8 no período de 1985 a 2019. Dentre os resultados, detectou-se o aumento de camadas de superfície termicamente ativas, resultando em alterações na temperatura da superfície demonstrando que a intensidade das ilhas de calor é superior em áreas de solos impermeabilizados. Este estudo por fim concluiu-se, que a expansão urbana, assim como os demais parâmetros ambientais ocasionados por esta, foram a principal força motriz e causa dessas modificações e impactos no microclima observados no município. Nesse sentido, as mudanças do uso e ocupação do solo resultou em alterações no comportamento térmico superficial ocasionado principalmente pela transformação do uso do solo.
Assessing And Mapping Ecosystem Services In A Tropical Seasonal Forest Landscape
Authors: DE OLIVEIRA ALISSON MEDEIROS , Da Cruz Maria Lúcia Brito , Costa Diógenes Félix da Silva , Santos José Yure Gomes dos
Published: January 2024

Os levantamentos de serviços ecossistêmicos oferecem bases para o entendimento de como funções e processos ecossistêmicos contribuem com seus benefícios para o bem-estar humano. Na América do Sul, os ecossistemas florestais representam uma importante fonte desses serviços, sendo pouco conhecida a dinâmica espacial destes serviços dentro do bioma Caatinga (tropical dry forest). Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo avaliar os serviços ecossistêmicos prestados por um ambiente de floresta tropical estacional montana (FTEM) na região Nordeste do Brasil. Os serviços foram classificados (CICES) e espacializados segundo sua relevância com base em de dados de sensoriamento remoto. A cobertura vegetal da Serra João do Vale presta serviços ecossistêmicos de “Provisão” (91,45% da área estuada presta serviços de “Alta capacidade relevante”) e “Cultural” (95,85% prestam serviços de “Capacidade relevante muito alta”), direta e indiretamente, por meio das relações culturais com o componente vegetal e faunístico. Já para os serviços de “Regulação e manutenção” analisados, observou-se que há uma relação entre os ambientes florestais, declividade e atividades humanas. Foi constatado que as áreas pouco declivosas recobertas por FTEM apresentam entre 0 a 5 t.ha-1.ano-1 de perdas de solos e ocupam 15% da área de estudo. Para estas áreas foi atribuído à classe “Capacidade relevante muito alta”. No outro extremo, foi registrada perda de solo que supera as 200 t.ha-1.ano-1, atingindo o máximo de 3.056,8 t.ha-1.ano-1. Por fim, os serviços obtidos para a área de estudo integram-se para caracterizar o modo de vida e as relações entre as comunidades rurais ali presentes.
SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY’S ETHOS BY THE EXAMPLE OF THE MANHATTAN PROJECT
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State University, Ripak Il’ya A.
Published: January 2024

The article examines the ethos and motivation of the scientists of the Manhattan Project within the framework of their development of nuclear weapons. The empirical information is compared to R.K. Merton’s concept of scientific ethos, as well as L.M. Dmitrieva’s concept of truth-seeking and responsibility of scientists. The recollections of the leading scientific personnel of the Manhattan Project make up the main source of the research. The article consists of three parts. The first part examines the motivation of the scientists who participated in the Manhattan Project. The second part analyzes the relevance of the actions of the Manhattan Project scientists to R.K. Merton’s concept of the ethos of science. The last part of the article specifies the fundamental bases of scientific ethos with the help of L.M. Dmitrieva’s concept and compares the actions of the scientists of the Manhattan Project with the specified essentials. The research concludes with an outline of the main set of moral and ethical norms in scientific activity in the course of the Manhattan Project. The conclusions of the research are particularly relevant in the context of increasing international tensions and deep involvement of the scientific community in the process of improvement of both conventional and mass destruction weapons.
TRANSFORMATION OF VATICAN PUBLIC DIPLOMACY. NEW CHALLENGES AND RENEWED STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Authors:   Independent researcher, Simonov Pavel K.
Published: January 2024

The article examines the main guidelines of Vatican’s public diplomacy and their transformation. The Vatican’s current public diplomacy dates back to the mid-1970s and is associated with the Second Vatican Council. Since that event, the Roman Catholic Church has significantly expanded its activity on the international stage and also recognized the need to use the media and other tools to increase its influence. Faced with the changes in social norms and the national composition of the target audience, the Vatican was forced to abandon categorical and conservative rhetoric in favor of something more loyal to its traditional “areas of responsibility”: family values, birth control, women’s rights. At the same time, over the past fifty years, the content of the messages broadcast by the Vatican has also changed. The focus of the Roman Catholic Church has gradually shifted from the traditional family values to the environmental agenda and from the problems of the elites to the problems of the “poor”. The article discusses the consistency in changing the strategic priorities of Vatican’s public diplomacy and its desire to take an active part in addressing the global challenges through adaptation to social reality.
FINLANDIZATION AS A CONCEPT OF THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF FOREIGN POLICY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Authors:   Belarusian State University, Kaviaka Iryna I.
Published: January 2024

The article is aimed at studying the main stages in the formation of the scientific concept of finlandization on the example of German studies of Anglo-American historiography, at determining its essential characteristics and the possibilities of using it in the modern research of foreign policy and international relations. The choice of the German case seems logical. The special role of the German issue in the system of Great Powers relations, its obvious dependence on the microclimate of the Soviet-American relations, the close proximity of West Germany to the borders of the socialist bloc, the painful problem of the German nation division – all this has significantly increased the risks of Soviet influence and theoretically turned the FRG into the most likely candidate for finlandization. Given the key importance of West Germany in the system of Euro-Atlantic security and economy, this prospect was perceived very painfully, the possible reorientation of the FRG was actively discussed in the academic circles in the USA and Great Britain. The formation of finlandization as a concept for the scientific study of foreign policy and international relations had basically been completed by the beginning of the 1990s. Today, it finds many followers and critics among scientists from different countries, which indicates its modern relevance.
CONCEPTUAL FOUNDATIONS OF NEO-OTTOMANISM. FEATURES OF SOFT AND HARD POWER IN TURKEY’S FOREIGN POLICY ON THE EXAMPLE OF SYRIA
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Agamaliev Seymur M.
Published: January 2024

The term “neo-Ottomanism” was actively used when the Justice and Development Party, headed by R.T. Erdogan, came to power in Turkey. The conceptual ideas of former Prime Minister A. Davutoglu, who is the ideologist of modern neo-Ottomanism, are regarded as a strategy for expanding the Turkish factor in the “post-Ottoman states”. It shows the connection of Ankara’s modern foreign policy with the rich historical heritage of the Ottoman Empire. As a result, Turkey conducts a reversal of the country’s former importance in the international arena, taking into account modern geopolitical realities. The article focuses on the fact that neo-Ottomanism is not an aggressive policy through the annexation of the countries that were previously part of the Ottoman Empire. From the position of the Republic of Turkey, neo-Ottomanism is a foreign policy strategy aimed at protecting its national interests through a combination of soft and hard power, cultural exports, support for the integration of the Turkic peoples and, first of all, compliance with the concept of “zero problems with neighbors”. Therefore, president R.T. Erdogan focuses on the need to protect the country’s national interests, proposing the role of a mediator in the settlement of international conflicts, concentrates on the military solution to the problem of Kurdish separatism, promotion of a positive image of the Ottoman Empire, participation in integration organizations with Turkic-speaking countries.
PHENOMENON OF PASHTUN NATIONALISM IN THE DOMESTIC POLICY OF THE TALIBAN MOVEMENT
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Arrue Ekaterina R.
Published: January 2024

The article is devoted to the role of the national factor, specifically the Pashtun nationality, in the process of shaping the policy of the “Taliban”. Since there are a lot of ethnic groups living on the territory of Afghanistan, it is worth studying how various political forces manage their agenda and how fully each ethnic group is represented in the structure of government. The “Taliban” movement has been in power for two terms, one of which is still going on. Thus, it is possible to trace back the evolution of the Pashtun factor and determine the influence of nationalism on the political discourse of the extremely conservative society. There are a lot of research papers that are devoted to the religious component in the ideology of the movement, and that can be explained by the prevailing role of Islam on the Afghan territory. However, under the rule of the National Democratic Party of Afghanistan (NDPA), an effort was made to secularize the Afghan society. In hindsight, it can be seen that such approach has led to social rejection due to many reasons. The efforts of neglecting or minimizing the role of religious institutions in the traditional Muslim society are perceived as a challenge and cause discontent among citizens. The affiliation with the whole Umma prevails over national identity. As for Afghanistan, the country is split into the zones of influence, and they can be governed by other forces, different from the official “Taliban” government in Kabul. The Pashtun community amounts to approximately 50% of the whole Afghan population which makes it important to take into account their role in the political process.
Pensar raizal. Ensayos incómodos sobre cultura y política
Authors:   Universidad de Ciencias y Artes de Chiapas, Basail Rodríguez Alain
Published: January 2024

Este libro es una invitación a pensar de manera radical situaciones sociales que naturalizamos o normalizamos sin problematizarlas. Está integrado por ensayos incómodos, escritos durante la crisis epidemiológica conocida como la pandemia de Covid-19, para reflexionar sobre la incomodidad personal y colectiva con las causas y consecuencias de los problemas que enfrenta la humanidad. Por ello se exploran algunas claves de análisis de la política y la cultura contemporáneas para garantizar la existencia, superar las ausencias y extender las presencias más allá de las fronteras de la vida y la muerte y los debates sobre riesgos, peligros, seguridad, soberanía, sistemas de salud, Estado y ciudadanía. En este sentido, son textos de crítica cultural que se hacen cargo del cuestionamiento del poder, las ideologías dominantes y las configuraciones socioculturales asumiendo algunas limitaciones y contradicciones personales y sociales con sinceridad, modestia y humildad. Tienen la sensibilidad de pensar desde el dolor ajeno, desde la muerte social y cultural implícitas en el aislamiento individualista y el vaciamiento de horizontes simbólicos configuradores de espacios de vida colectivos y, desde la historia de la racialización de las relaciones sociales advirtiendo sus sesgos colonialistas e imperialistas. Se debate sobre narrativas mediáticas moduladoras de formas de representación colectiva de los dramas y traumas sociales y de las construcciones socioidentitarias en medio de batallas culturales y políticas al hablar, en concreto, de biopolítica digital, mediaciones, disensos y controversias estratégicas y relatos radiales. Se vincula el análisis cultural con el antirracismo militante al desenterrar breves historias subalternas de vidas marcadas por desigualdades estructurales, el racismo sistémico, la discriminación, la exclusión, opresiones múltiples y violencias de todo tipo. Pensar raizal comparte el mismo camino de aprendizajes que Pensar herético al buscar una vindicación del acto de pensar con libertad, franqueza y sentido de la justicia, y del pensamiento crítico y autocrítico sobre lo mucho que debe ser pensado. También, al asumir el llamamiento de unas ciencias públicas, responsables socialmente y comprometidas con proyectos de vida donde se habite el mundo restaurando los vínculos entre los seres humanos y con la naturaleza. El texto está estructurado por tres partes: Muerte cultural, Narrativas mediáticas y Lágrimas negras. Consta con breves palabras introductorias o prólogo de Jan Rus.
El efecto “Fatiga de Zoom” en estudiantes, profesores y empleados administrativos de dos universidades mexicanas durante la Contingencia Sanitaria por Covid-19
Authors: Cantú Cervantes Daniel , Amaya Amaya Arturo
Published: January 2024

El objetivo de este estudio fue identificar el efecto de fatiga por videoconferencia o “Zoom” en alumnos, docentes y empleados administrativos dos universidades públicas en México durante 2021, mediante la Escala de Agotamiento y Fatiga de Zoom (ZEF), propuesta por Fauville et al. (2021). Bajo un enfoque de corte cuantitativo y diseño transeccional descriptivo con alcance correlacional, se logró identificar que todos los participantes presentan niveles de altos de fatiga sin diferencias significativas entre el género y periodo escolar de los estudiantes. Además, se identificó que una mayor participación y duración en las videoconferencias aumenta el grado de correlación con la fatiga por videoconferencia. Los profesores fueron el grupo que presentó mayor fatiga, aunque sin diferencias significativas respecto a los estudiantes (p>.05), y los empleados administrativos por otra parte, mostraron significativamente (p<.05, tamaño del efecto mediano) menor fatiga por videoconferencia que los docentes y estudiantes. Además, se identificó los participantes de mayor edad mostraron correlaciones menores respecto a la fatiga por videoconferencia que los más jóvenes.
Validación y análisis de legibilidad de un manual psicoeducativo para favorecer conductas de adherencia en adultos con asma
Authors: Lugo-González Isaías Vicente , Pérez Bautista Yuma Yoaly
Published: January 2024

Los programas educativos son abordajes idóneos para mejorar la adherencia al tratamiento y el control del asma, por ejemplo, materiales informativos para pacientes, que idealmente deben estar basados en evidencia y construidos para mejorar la educación para la salud. El propósito del trabajo fue validar por expertos y analizar el nivel de legibilidad de un manual psicoeducativo para favorecer conductas de adherencia y control de la enfermedad en adultos con asma. El manual fue evaluado por 9 jueces expertos en asma y psicología de la salud, se analizó la validez de contenido con el índice de Osterlind y la dificultad de lectura con el índice INFLESZ. El manual obtuvo una excelente evaluación de su contenido con un índice de Osterlind de 0.98 y en el análisis de dificultad de lectura obtuvo una puntuación de 67.74, evidencia de un material muy fácil de leer. Los hallazgos muestran la importancia de construir materiales educativos basados en evidencia e indicadores estadísticos. Se garantiza que los pacientes con asma tendrán acceso a un material de calidad y fácil comprensión.
Efectos de la metodología educativa sobre el desarrollo lúdico y verbal en niños preescolares en México y Ecuador durante el contexto de la pandemia
Authors: Torres Guzmán María Caridad , Quintanar Rojas Luis , Solovieva Yulia
Published: January 2024

La educación preescolar tiene un papel fundamental para el desarrollo ulterior del niño y su desempeño en la escuela primaria. No obstante que en la educación básica predomina el modelo de enseñanza tradicional, se han propuesto diversos modelos pedagógicos como alternativa al modelo tradicional (Dipp et al., 2008; Aljabreen, 2020). El presente estudio contrasta los efectos de dos metodologías educativas aplicadas en línea durante la Pandemia del COVID-19, en México y Ecuador, sobre el desarrollo de niños preescolares. Participaron 14 niños de primer grado de 3 a 4 años (6 de México y 8 de Ecuador). Las dos metodologías se aplicaron durante 6 meses y se realizaron dos evaluaciones, inicial y final, mediante la ´Evaluación del desarrollo para niños preescolares menores´ (Solovieva & Quintanar, 2014). Los resultados muestran que las dos metodologías educativas aportan de manera similar sobre el desarrollo del lenguaje, la adquisición de acciones objetales y el respeto a las normas sociales. De la misma manera, se registran aportes diferenciales desde cada metodología educativa. La metodología educativa utilizada en México favoreció el desarrollo de la actividad voluntaria, mientras que la metodología educativa aplicada en Ecuador favoreció el desarrollo de la actividad simbólica.
Study Regarding the Occupational Self-Assessment in University Students
Authors: Marinela Rață , Bogdan-Alexandru Antohe , Liliana Mâță , Tatiana Balint , Tatiana Dobrescu , Cristina-Elena Stoica
Published: January 2024

This study aimed to investigate the perception of occupational balance among university students. The research was conducted using a cross-sectional design, and the Occupational Self-Assessment (OSA) tool was used to evaluate students' perceived level of competencein occupational skills, performance, volition, and habituation, as well as the value placed on each occupation. The study found that university students promote a cult of self-care and are more aware about daily routine, finances, quality of tasks, and social expression. The OSA tool can facilitate student-centred learning by guiding students to identify their strengths and weaknesses and find the best learning strategies for themselves.
Impacto de la fiscalización superior en el combate a la corrupción en México
Authors: Gutiérrez-Guillén Jazmín Elena , Jiménez-Rico Artemio
Published: January 2024

Esta investigación analiza el impacto de la fiscalización superior en el combate a la corrupción en México mediante la revisión del concepto de ambas variables y de las instituciones que procuran evitar actos de corrupción en entidades públicas. Se aborda la relación entre fiscalización y disminución de corrupción a través de estudios especializados. Se menciona la situación del país con respecto a otros sobre el Índice de Percepción de la Corrupción. Además, se señalan las acciones implementadas por autoridades de fiscalización y su seguimiento, así como el gasto anticorrupción. En este sentido, se obtienen importantes conclusiones.
Inflation expectations and consumer sentiments of the Urals population
Authors: Korikov Aleksey , Yurchenko Konstantin
Published: January 2024

In recent decades, central banks of an increasing number of countries have been using the inflation targeting regime in their monetary policy, since it has proven to be an effective tool for balancing economic growth and inflation. In countries with the regional heterogeneity, local manifestations of inflation may differ significantly, which entails a shift in inflation expectations and their unequal impact on actual dynamics of prices in the future. The article explores the determinants of inflation expectations in Ural regions of Russia. The methodological basis of the study includes monetary concepts developed primarily within the framework of the new Keynesian theory and linking monetary policy with the assessments of inflation expectations. The study uses methods of statistical processing of the data collected during two rounds of monitoring of the population’s inflation expectations. The evidence of the study comes from the surveys conducted on a sample of 2,976 respondents. The study reveals regional, social and allocative heterogeneity in the perception of dynamics of prices and the formation of inflationary expectations. The results of the study contribute to understanding the nature of inflation expectations using the case of the Urals population and can become a basis for developing targeted communication measures aimed at bringing inflation closer to the target.
Panlitiasis biliar en un paciente masculino de 60 años con anastomosis bilioentérica colecistectomizado hace 13 años. Reporte de caso - Biliary panlitiasis in a 60-year-old male patient who underwent a bilioenteric anastomosis and cholecystectomy 13 years ago. Case report
Authors: Rivadeneira-Proaño Francisco , Buitrón-Heredia Macarena , Sarzosa-Alban Melissa , Mesías-Logroño Joseph , Rivadeneira-Proaño Kathy
Published: January 2024

Introducción: La panlitiasis se define como la presencia de múltiples cálculos en el trayecto de la vía biliar. El manejo consiste en realizar una colangiopancreatografía retrógrada endoscópica (CPRE), la exploración de la vía biliar o la anastomosis biliodigestiva (ABD), ya sea coledocoduodenoanastomosis o hepaticoyeyunoanastomosis.
Objetivo: Describir el caso clínico de un paciente con panlitiasis biliar, abordando la presentación clínica, los métodos diagnósticos, el tratamiento y la evolución, con el propósito de ofrecer un recurso sólido a la comunidad médica.
Presentación del caso: Se presenta un paciente de 60 años colecistectomizado hace 13 años portador de anastomosis bilioentérica con panlitiasis recidivante, se realizó un lavado de la vía biliar con salida de cálculos y pus del interior, finalmente se colocó una sonda Kehr junto con tratamiento clínico. Presentó una evolución favorable.
Discusión: Este caso reveló una panlitiasis a la exploración de las vías biliares bajo visión endoscópica, a pesar de que no se encontró obstrucción, el paciente tenía antecedente de colecistectomía y contaba con una derivación hepático-yeyunal por lesión iatrogénica. La decisión del tratamiento debe ser multidisciplinaria ya que cada caso es único y dependerá de las características del paciente y las condiciones clínicas individuales.
Conclusiones: La panlitiasis coledociana recidivante requirió un control farmacológico estricto para evitar recurrencia y la subsecuente exploración de la vía biliar que incrementa la morbimortalidad del paciente. Es importante el seguimiento médico continuo del paciente y la predisposición con la que cuenta para la formación de litos, pudiendo ser prevenidos, identificados y tratados de manera oportuna.
Régimen alimentario y actividad física en estudiantes universitarios - Dietary Regimen and Physical Activity in University Students
Authors: Champutiz-Ortiz Eliana , Asimbaya-Alvarado Danny
Published: January 2024

Resumen

Introducción: El adolescente que ingresa a la universidad, pasa a un sistema educativo altamente exigente a nivel intelectual, emocional e incluso físico en muchos casos. En esta complicada etapa, se enfrenta a nuevas y progresivas demandas académicas, fuera de su ambiente familiar y social, esto origina estrés y cambios en su alimentación y actividad física; esto conduce a una nutrición inadecuada y aumento de factores de riesgo para desarrollo de enfermedades metabólicas, cardiovasculares y endócrinas.
Objetivo: Determinar las variaciones del régimen alimentario y actividad física en estudiantes de Laboratorio Clínico de la Universidad Central del Ecuador, 2021-2022.
Material y Métodos: El presente estudio analítico transversal de periodo, determinó la variación del régimen alimentario y actividad física en 46 estudiantes de ambos sexos de 18 a 22 años, al iniciar y finalizar el primer año de estudios universitarios.
Resultados: Los hallazgos del estudio indicaron cambios significativos en la conducta alimentaria y física de los estudiantes universitarios (p-valor <0,05). Se observó una disminución en la actividad física y en el consumo de frutas y verduras, junto con un incremento en el sedentarismo e inclinación hacia la comida no casera. Estos cambios, a futuro, tendrían un impacto negativo en la salud de los estudiantes.
Conclusiones: El estudio destaca variaciones negativas significativas en los hábitos de los estudiantes en su primer año universitario, enfatizando la necesidad de implementar estrategias de intervención, con promoción de prácticas saludables para reducir el riesgo de enfermedades crónico-degenerativas en este importante grupo demográfico.
Revistas científicas: divulgación del conocimiento, cambios y desafíos - Scientific journals: knowledge dissemination, changes and challenges
Authors: López-Izurieta Indira , Freire-Erazo Ana María , Rosales-Torres Nathaly
Published: January 2024

Las revistas científicas a lo largo de la historia han sufrido cambios significativos en sus estructuras, comités editoriales, metodologías de investigación e incluso en los sistemas de evaluación, los mismos que han sido necesarios para cumplir con normas de uniformidad y alcanzar reconocimiento en repositorios nacionales e internacionales.

Actualmente, se considera a las revistas científicas como el principal medio de difusión para la actividad académica y científica, publicando una variedad de contenidos como artículos originales, revisiones sistemáticas, análisis estadísticos entre otros. Por ende, la calidad y visibilidad de las revistas científicas en bases de datos reconocidas sirven como aporte de conocimiento en la práctica profesional.

Los desafíos actuales de la publicación científica, derivados del desarrollo de tecnologías de la información y medios electrónicos, la creciente demanda de espacios para difundir artículos y sistemas de evaluación basado en indicadores bibliométricos, han generado transformaciones en los procesos de publicación a nivel mundial.

Ante estos desafíos, la necesidad de adoptar principios de acceso a la ciencia abierta, mejorar las políticas editoriales conforme a estándares internacionales y avanzar hacia la publicación digital atractiva y de costo accesible.
Quality of life in Brazilian women with early breast cancer on adjuvant endocrine therapy
Authors: Santos Danielle Laperche dos , Galvão Anna Luiza , Oliveira Sulene Cunha Souza , Souza Cristiano de Pádua , Custódio Amanda Guimarães Castro , Barroso-Sousa Romualdo , Suzuki Daniele Assad
Published: January 2024

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the quality of life (QOL) in women with early breast cancer treated with adjuvant endocrine therapy and to explore its relationships with patients’ clinical and social characteristics, type and time on endocrine therapy, and site of treatment (public vs. private health service). Methodology: Women with a past history of earlystage estrogen-receptor-positive invasive carcinoma of the breast on adjuvant endocrine therapy for at least 6 months were invited to participate in this study. To assess QOL while on therapy, patients were assessed with EORTC QLQ-C30 and QLQ-BR23 questionnaires. Demographic and clinical information was reviewed from medical records. Data collection was performed using the RedCap software, and statistical analyses were performed using the R software (R Core Team (2022). Results: From June 2021 to March 2023, a total of 212 patients from 6 institutions (2 public and 4 private) were evaluated. The median age was 56.7 years. A total of 51 (24.1%) patients were premenopausal, 138 (65.1%) received (neo)adjuvant chemotherapy, and the mean time on endocrine therapy was 3.7 years. A total of 115 (54.2%) patients were on aromatase inhibitors, 31 (14.6%) were on ovarian suppression, and 66 (31.1%) were on tamoxifen. Domains of emotional functioning 64.9 (standard deviation – SD 28.4), cognitive function 65.4 (31.9), future perspective 56.8 (35.3), sexual functioning 19.9 (21.9), and sexual enjoyment 47.2 (28.0) were affected in this cohort. Premenopausal women presented with significantly lower scores for emotional functioning (54.6 vs. 68.2, p=0.003) and cognitive functioning (56.5 vs. 68.2, p=0.022) than postmenopausal women. Among premenopausal patients, ovarian suppression contributed to lower scores in cognitive and social functioning domains. Conclusion: This study showed significant impairment of QOL of women on adjuvant endocrine therapy, especially in premenopausal women.
Developing Programming Competence Among Physics Education Students With Multi-Platform E-Learning During COVID-19
Authors: Syahid Muhammad Taufik , Sutrio Sutrio , Wahyudi Wahyudi , Zuhdi Muhammad , Arduha Jannatin
Published: January 2024

This research examines the effectiveness of a multi-platform e-learning approach in developing programming competence among physics education students at Mataram University's Faculty of Teaching and Education during the COVID-19 pandemic. The R2D2 model, an iterative and cyclical constructivist learning design process emphasizing creative learning experiences, serves as the methodological framework. Data collection employs questionnaires and tests. The research yields two primary findings: the development of a multi-platform e-learning media for a computer programming course by combining features from SIA, SPADA Unram, YouTube Channel, Google Drive, and WhatsApp groups; and student learning outcomes falling within the "satisfaction" category. Statistical analysis of class A and B data (means and standard deviations: 76.429/0.782 and 74.57/1.06, respectively) reveals insufficient evidence to conclude a significant difference in data variability between the two groups.
Keywords: Programming Competence, Multi-platform e-Learning, Physics Education Students, Covid-19.
Developing the design skills of child development program students “From theory to practise”
Authors: Kesebir Gülcenur , Ergezen Ayfer
Published: January 2024

It is very important that Child Development associate degree students understand applied pedagogy, both to equip them professionally and to adapt them to the environment in which they might find employment after graduation. To ensure that child development students have the scientific perspective and national qualifications that the age requires, a well-equipped and enriched physical environment is necessary throughout the educational process. In this context, the main purpose of the study is to uncover the shift in child development programs students’ opinions on design and practice skills following the workshops. To uncover the effect, the study used the case study method, one of the qualitative research methods. The study group of the research consisted of seven students participating in the Koçarlı Vocational School Child Development Program. Criterion and convenience sampling, which belong to purposeful sampling methods, were used. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview form consisting of 5 open-ended questions prepared by the researchers. The data obtained were analyzed and interpreted using the descriptive analysis method. The findings that emerged from the descriptive analysis consisted of the themes of "competence, satisfaction, areas of development, practical problems and students’ opinions". The study found that students’ use of the applied workshop improved their perception of self-efficacy, increased their satisfaction with teaching, had a positive impact on their cognitive and social-emotional development, and improved their professional skills and sense of belonging to the school.
Meaningful engagement of preschoolers through storytelling pedagogy
Authors: Maharjan Babita , Manandhar Netra Kumar , Pant Binod Prasad , Dahal Niroj
Published: January 2024

Engaging students in their learning depends on the teachers’ pedagogical practices. The first author is a STEAM scholar and preschool educator who realized engagement is necessary for meaningful learning. For this, teachers and students must have exposure to innovative and arts-integrated pedagogy (e.g., storytelling). However, the teachers in the first author’s school practiced a conventional teaching approach, such as lecture and monotonous activity-based instruction, that compelled a disengaged learning culture. Similarly, storytelling was limited to reading aloud from storybooks. Thus, this paper investigated integrating storytelling pedagogy to engage preschoolers in learning by centralizing on the research question: How do teachers integrate storytelling pedagogy to enhance meaningful learning? This study used an action research method to intervene in the current pedagogical practice with storytelling as an innovative pedagogy. The teachers and students of Upper Kindergarten were involved in practicing storytelling approaches to conceptualize content knowledge and learn meaningfully. The findings of this study revealed that storytelling as an innovative pedagogy enhances the students’ engagement in their learning process. Similarly, it also helps to enrich students’ imaginative and creative skills, which are crucial soft skills in the 21st century. Moreover, storytelling enhances a deeper understanding of the content knowledge if the stories are developed based on the content knowledge of the curriculum. Therefore, storytelling is an innovative and arts-integrated pedagogy to foster preschoolers’ knowledge and skills through engagement and motivation. This research is applicable for educators and schoolteachers to improve and innovate their teaching-learning practices for students’ meaningful learning experiences.
College and career competency needs assessment of home economics strand students: Basis for Career Guidance Program
Authors: Aleen Chan Gara  , Albino C. Galgo Jr.
Published: January 2024

The study analyzes Home Economics Strand program students' demographic profiles, career aspirations, and perceived competencies. It finds that most students are 17-18 years old, aligning with Senior high school levels. However, there is a significant gender imbalance, with more female students enrolled. The socio-economic status of students’ parents indicates financial challenges, with 78.08 % earning less than P10,000 monthly. This highlights the students’ economic background and potential difficulties meeting basic needs, including education. The study suggests exploring these factors to inform the design of targeted support systems. The survey examines students’ interests, capabilities, career choices, and professional objectives. Results show a higher interest in bread and pastry production and food and beverage/bartending, while financial management, culinary expertise, and leadership qualities are highly valued. The research suggests that educational institutions should modify curricula to enhance these skills. Self-evaluation of students’ abilities in home economics curriculum areas can help determine confidence levels. Proficiency in Fashion in Hospitality Management and family and consumer sciences knowledge are seen as weaker, while entrepreneurial mindset and adaptability/flexibility are highly valued. The correlation matrix explores the relationships between students' interests and skills, suggesting strong connections between various hospitality management sub-fields. Finally, the study concludes by highlighting the importance of the presented data in informing decision-making regarding curriculum development, support systems, and career guidance. Moreover, it emphasizes the importance of investigating how socio-economic factors impact learners' academic experiences to nurture an educational atmosphere that promotes inclusivity and provides support.
AI and machine learning in climate change research: A review of predictive models and environmental impact
Authors: Ahmad Hamdan  , Kenneth Ifeanyi Ibekwe  , Emmanuel Augustine Etukudoh  , Aniekan Akpan Umoh  , Valentine Ikenna Ilojianya
Published: January 2024

The burgeoning threat of climate change has spurred an increased reliance on advanced technologies to comprehend and mitigate its far-reaching consequences. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have emerged as indispensable tools in climate change research, offering unprecedented capabilities for predictive modeling and assessing environmental impact. This review synthesizes the current state of AI and ML applications in climate change research, emphasizing their role in predictive modeling and understanding environmental repercussions. Predictive models leveraging AI and ML algorithms have demonstrated remarkable efficacy in forecasting climate patterns, extreme weather events, and sea-level rise. These models incorporate vast datasets encompassing meteorological, geospatial, and oceanic information, enabling more accurate predictions of future climate scenarios. Moreover, AI-driven models excel in recognizing intricate patterns and non-linear relationships within climate data, enhancing their capacity to simulate complex environmental systems. Environmental impact assessment stands as a critical facet of climate change research, and AI and ML techniques are proving instrumental in this regard. These technologies facilitate the analysis of diverse ecological parameters, including deforestation rates, biodiversity loss, and carbon sequestration dynamics. By discerning nuanced patterns within immense datasets, AI systems contribute to a more nuanced understanding of the direct and indirect consequences of climate change on ecosystems. Despite these advancements, challenges persist, such as the need for standardized data formats, model interpretability, and ethical considerations. Additionally, the integration of AI and ML findings into policy frameworks remains a crucial frontier. As the intersection of AI, ML, and climate change research evolves, continuous interdisciplinary collaboration is essential to harness the full potential of these technologies in safeguarding our planet's future. This review illuminates the current landscape of AI and ML applications, providing insights into their efficacy, challenges, and potential contributions to advancing climate change research and environmental sustainability.
Combined humerus capitulum and olecranon fractures: Surgical intervention in a saber-related injury
Authors: Mohammed Amine Choukri  , El Mehdi Hanbli  , Alban Cala  , Hicham Arfaoui  , Eladaoui Oussama  , Sbihi Yasser  , Ahmed Reda Haddoun  , Mustapha Fadili
Published: January 2024

This report outlines the successful surgical management of a 30-year-old taxi driver with concurrent humerus capitulum and olecranon fractures due to a saber assault. The intervention involved decontamination, ulnar nerve exploration, and osteosynthesis, leading to a favorable outcome with restored joint function. This case underscores the significance of timely and comprehensive surgical approaches in complex fractures.
Rare neurologic sequelae: A case report of toxic metabolic encephalopathy caused by carbamazepine-induced hypovolemic hyponatremia
Authors: Dr.Isatrin J Vadakkiniath
Published: January 2024

Metabolic or secondary encephalopathies originate from non-cerebral organ system failures, often with multifactorial origins. Toxic-metabolic encephalopathy (TME) results from acute cerebral dysfunction due to metabolic disruptions, including drug effects. TME leads to altered consciousness, from delirium to coma, necessitating intensive care and mechanical ventilation. This study delves into TME, a reversible brain pathology triggered by extracerebral factors, notably drug-induced disturbances. Clinical presentation involves nonspecific altered consciousness, sometimes with asterixis or myoclonus. Carbamazepine (CBZ), a common antiepileptic medication, is linked to hyponatremia, defined by serum sodium levels below 135 mmol/l. The complexity of AED-induced hyponatremia is explored through a comprehensive patient analysis, revealing an array of symptoms including altered mentality, seizures, respiratory distress, and even coma or death. The case study dissects a patient's experience with toxic-metabolic encephalopathy secondary to CBZ-induced hypovolemic hyponatremia. This underscores the need for vigilant monitoring and management of adverse drug reactions, spotlighting the intricate interplay of drug-induced metabolic encephalopathies within clinical practice. The study reinforces the importance of awareness and tailored management strategies to enhance treatment outcomes for individuals with epilepsy.