bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La mise en valeur des richesses forestières en Amazonie brésilienne et en Colombie. Perspectives, à moyen terme, d'importations en provenance de ces pays de bois en grumes et sciés sur le marché français des bois tropicaux
Authors: Volatron Bernard
Published: October 2024

Avec l'Amazonie, l'Amérique latine constitue la principale réserve forestière du monde.L'Amazonie brésilienne couvre 59 % de la superficie du Brésil, mais ne représente que 8 % de la population de ce pays et de son revenu global. Il s'agit pourtant d'une région riche, et l'auteur indique les différents types de mesures gouvernementales visant à favoriser son développement. Il énumère notamment les organisations et les projets visant à tirer profit des forêts.L'auteur traite ensuite des forêts amazoniennes, où prédominent les bois de haute densité, et des expériences sylvicoles qui ont été tentées. Plus de 80 % de la production provient des forêts « Varzea » exploitées sur les rives des fleuves. L'exploitation est primitive et seules quelques espèces sont exploitées.
Multiculturalism as a topic of interest for Comparative Education in Wolfgang Mitter’s publications
Authors: Trigo Maiza de Albuquerque , Figueiredo Pinto Rooney
Published: October 2024

This article aims to analyse multiculturalism as a topic of interest for the field of Comparative Education, based on an exploratory study from the publications of the comparatist Wolfgang Mitter (1927–2014). This exploratory study analysed 42 selected studies published between the years 1964 and 2017, and verified that Mitter focused his approaches on cultural pluralism, especially in Eastern European countries and the challenges facing educational systems in the context of globalisation. The theme of multiculturalism emerges as a topic of interest in the field of Comparative Education. Also, it demonstrates a macro perspective on the educational systems, educational policies and the international challenges facing education.
Estudio comparado sobre políticas para la educación secundaria en América Latina y el Caribe
Authors: Navarrete Cazales Zaira , Rojas Moreno Ileana
Published: October 2024

El objetivo de este trabajo es presentar un panorama de contraste sobre las políticas educativas vigentes en el nivel de educación secundaria (educación secundaria baja, CINE 2, UNESCO) en cuatro países de America Latina y el Caribe: Brasil, Costa Rica, Uruguay, y Venezuela. Mediante una investigación institucional de base documental (PAPIIT IN401218) y con un sustento teórico-analítico de corte comparativo, en los casos estudiados se caracterizaron hallazgos importantes en el marco legal en cuanto a la obligatoriedad de la educación secundaria, ubicando así una articulación importante con el Objetivo 4 de la Agenda 2030 de la UNESCO, al declarase que: “Garantizar una educación inclusiva, equitativa y de calidad y promover oportunidades de aprendizaje durante toda la vida para todos”. De entre las conclusiones obtenidas destacamos que, a lo largo de poco más de dos décadas los gobiernos latinoamericanos han puesto en marcha estrategias para garantizar la obligatoriedad y la equidad de la llamada “educación secundaria baja”, situación de la que dan cuenta las políticas educativas vigentes de los casos estudiados.
An Open-Access Machine Learning Framework for Sustainable Tennis Ball Management: Optimizing Use and Reducing Environmental Impact for Tennis Stores and Clubs
Authors: Gadde Nishant , Tallapragada Dheeraj , Dey Shreyan , Mehta Laksh , Chahal Jashan , Yu Ning
Published: October 2024

Most of the management in retail and sports facilities about tennis balls is subjective and leads to early disposal, further contributing to environmental waste. This paper discusses a machine learning-based framework to optimize tennis ball usage by providing an accurate forecast of their lifetime, using data-driven insights. We develop and test several predictive models using Random Forest, Support Vector Machines, and Neural Networks based on holistic datasets that include data on bounce dynamics, material composition, usage frequency, and environmental conditions. The framework also allows real-time monitoring and decision-making for the replacement of the tennis balls, in addition to identification of the key factors that influence performance degradation. Our results show that this could significantly extend the life of tennis balls, which again can help reduce the overall waste and support sports industry sustainability efforts. The proposed open-access framework is scaling up a solution for tennis clubs/stores in order to improve operational efficiency with a low environmental impact while contributing to the circular economy at the same time.
Infusions of Baccharis articulata and Citrus sinensis Decrease Lipid Content in a Human In Vitro Model of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease
Authors: Gualdieri Francisco , Rocha Gabriela , Iacono Ruben , De Marzi Mauricio , Guerra Liliana N
Published: October 2024

Since the use of antioxidants can potentially reduce the risk of chronic diseases related to oxidative stress, such as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), we analyzed the effects of aqueous infusions from natural sources with a high antioxidant capacity on a model of MASLD. We applied a central composite rotatable design to establish the extraction conditions for Citrus sinensis (orange) leaves with maximum antioxidant capacity. These conditions were then applied to Baccharis articulate (carqueja) leaves. This approach resulted in antioxidant capacities of 71.6 ± 2.2 % and 51.5 ± 1.3 % for orange and carqueja leaves, respectively. Only flavonoids were significantly higher in Baccharis articulata (0.44 ± 0.08 mg/mL) than in Citrus sinensis (0.14 ± 0.04 mg/mL), as confirmed by HPLC. We developed an in vitro MASLD model with human hepatic cells, specifically Hep-G2 cells. MASLD cells were treated with both infusions for 48 h. Our results demonstrate that only Baccharis articulata could inhibit lipid accumulation in the MASLD cells (1.11 ± 0.21 AU [infusion-treated MASLD cells] vs. 2.19 ± 0.32 AU [MASLD cells], p < 0.05). We suggest that despite the different components of the infusions, the high concentration of flavonoids could be responsible for such activity.
Combined Prokaryotic Transcriptomics and Proteomics Analysis of Clinical Trueperella pyogenes Isolates with Distinctive Cytotoxicity
Authors: Liu Ning , Li Qian , Shan Qiang
Published: October 2024

Trueperella pyogenes is a widely distributed opportunistic pathogenic bacterium which can infect livestock, wildlife, community animals, and humans, resulting in suppurative infection of tissue and organ mucosa, including pneumonia, liver abscessation, mastitis, metritis, endocarditis, and osteoarthritis. TP1804 and TP1808 were isolated from the uterine lavage fluid of cows with endometritis. Several virulence factors are significant contributors to the pathogenicity expressed by T. pyogenes, including purulent pyolysin (PLO), fimbriae (Fim), neuraminidase (NanH and NanP), and collagen-binding protein (CbpA). These virulence factors are contributed to promote adhesion, including fimbriae, extracellular matrix-binding proteins, and neuraminidases. This study analyzed the prokaryotic transcriptomics and proteomics of two strains of T. pyogenes with similar growth curves but different cytotoxicity. Studying the metabolic mechanisms of these differentially expressed genes and proteins can greatly promote the discovery of new biomarkers and improve the accuracy of biomarker identification, which is of great value for molecular mechanisms, biomarkers, early diagnosis of diseases, molecular typing, prognosis, and clinical diagnosis.
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Body Surface Area Estimation Formulas in Predicting the Risk of Death in Patients with Heart Failure
Authors: Piecuch Małgorzata , Chylak Maciej , Górski Michał , Garbicz-Kata Jagoda , Szczyrba Anna , Buczkowska Marta , Malinowska-Borowska Jolanta , Nowak Jolanta Urszula , Niedziela Jacek T , Gąsior Mariusz , Rozentryt Piotr
Published: October 2024

Background/Objectives: Body surface area is one of the most important anthropometric parameters in medicine. The study's primary objective is to compare the consistency of the BSA estimation results through applying available formulas. Other objectives include determining the ability of these formulas to discriminate between the deaths and living patients, comparing the formulas’ diagnostic features as well as investigating whether the risk associated with a low BSA is independent of BMI. Methods: The study included 1029 patients (median age: 54 years, female: 13.7%, NYHA I/II/III/IV: 6.3% / 36.5% / 47.7% / 9.5%) diagnosed with heart failure. For each patient, BSA was calculated using the 25 formulas. Over the 3-year observation period, 31.2% of the patients died. Results: The average BSA value of the optimal discrimination thresholds was 1.79 m2 ± 0.084 m2 and the BSA difference between the estimators with the lowest (BSAMeeh1879) and the highest (BSANwoye1989) optimal discrimination thresholds was 0.42 m2. The lowest mortality rate was 35.2% and occurred in the subgroup of individuals with BSA values below the optimal discrimination threshold using the BSASchlich2010 estimator. The highest mortality was observed when estimators BSAMeeh1879 or BSALivingston&Lee2001 were used. Conclusions: Our study has shown a relatively good concordance of 25 BSA estimators in BSA assessment in patients, without extremes of weight or height known to disrupt it. All BSA estimators presented a significant, although weak, ability to discriminate death from alive in 3-year follow-up. The higher risk of death in smaller patients as shown by BSA was independent of BMI in all but 2 BSA estimators.
Venoms and Cell-Penetrating Peptides: A New Frontier in Drug Delivery Systems
Authors: Mohan Aswin , Naisam Shahanas , Sreekumar Nidhin
Published: October 2024

Animal venoms are complex mixtures of bioactive peptides and enzymes that have garnered significant interest for their therapeutic potential, particularly in drug delivery systems. Among these peptides, cell-penetrating peptides (CPPs) have emerged as promising candidates due to their ability to traverse cellular membranes and deliver a variety of molecular cargos, including drugs, imaging agents, and nanoparticles. Recent advancements in omics technologies have enhanced our understanding of the structural and functional properties of CPPs, leading to their classification based on conformation, origin, and physicochemical characteristics. This review discusses the diverse types of CPPs, including three-finger toxins, disintegrins, and bradykinin-potentiating peptides, highlighting their roles in targeted drug delivery and therapeutic applications. The potential of venom-derived peptides in developing novel strategies for drug delivery and disease treatment is explored, emphasizing their impact on biotechnological and biomedical research.
Control of an Extreme Oscillatory Object with a Delay: an Alternative to Smith Predictor
Authors: Zhmud Vadim Arkadievich
Published: October 2024

Controlling an object that is extremely prone to oscillations is a complex and highly relevant task. The tendency to oscillate arises due to the presence of an oscillatory element and a delay element, and control is often complicated by the presence of an integrator in the object. For such objects, a very effective method of numerical optimization of the controller is not effective enough without choosing the most efficient structure, more efficient than the PID controller and even than the PIDD controller. The method of using the Smith predictor, which is switched on parallel to the plant, allows solving a similar problem, but the resulting quality of control remains not good enough, since a large overshoot remains in the system. The article recommends, after using the Smith predictor, to additionally use an external control loop, the sequential controller of which should also be designed using the numerical optimization method. But the Smith predictor is not the best solution either. The article recommends the use of pseudo-local feedback. Such a connection provides more opportunities, since its structure and parameters can be optimized, while the Smith predictor in its parameters is completely determined by the object model and its modification is not allowed. The article shows that even the best sequential controller in the case of using the Smith predictor on a test example still cannot provide the required quality of control; in such a system, significant overshoot remains, more than 10%. The proposed method allows reducing overshoot to less than 0.5%. It is shown that the resulting system is robust, since the quality of control remains within specified limits even when the gain changes by 30% in both directions.
Boosting Resilience Attentional Bias in Previously Bullied University Students with Low Post-Traumatic Growth: A tDCS Study
Authors: Ravelo Yennifer , Gonzalez-Mendez Rosaura , Alegre de la Rosa Olga M. , Marrero Hipólito
Published: October 2024

Background/Objectives: Post traumatic growth (PTG) has the potential to draw positive consequences from trauma. Hence, the interest of finding ways to promote PTG. Research has identified an attentional bias towards positive resilience-related words (e.g., “persistence”, “purpose”) in university students who report high PTG after experiencing adversities. Although people can respond to these experiences by showing low PTG, this bias seems to help with their struggle by making purposeful contents more accessible. Therefore, boosting attentional bias towards positive resilience-related words could help people with low PTG. Methods: In this study, the participants were thirty-six university students who had experienced bullying before entering university. Using a Stroop emotional task, they identified the color of resilience and neutral words, either positive or negative, before and after being submitted to transcranial direct current stimulation. Stimulation was targeted at the right temporal area involved in intentionality processing. Results: In the anodal condition, the results support a stimulation effect on the resilience attentional bias that could benefit participants with low PTG. A significant moderation of approach motivation for this effect was also found. Specifically, only when participants had medium or high approach motivation, did stimulation boost the attentional bias in students with low PTG. Conclusions: These results support that tDCS stimulation in this brain area is effective in enhancing resilience attentional bias in low PTG students. However, for this effect to occur it is necessary to have approach motivation, which is motivation related to goals.
NLP-Driven Analysis of Pneumothorax Incidence Following Central Venous Catheter Procedures: A Data-Driven Reevaluation of Routine Imaging in Value-Based Medicine
Authors: Breitwieser Martin EM , Moore Vanessa , Wiesner Teresa , Wichlas Florian , Deininger Christian
Published: October 2024

Background/Objectives: The study outlines the systematic approach taken to develop and apply a robust NLP algorithm to determine the necessity of performing routine imaging after central venous catheter (CVC) placement and removal, based on the incidence of pneumothorax observed.
Methods: Electronic health records from four university hospitals in Salzburg, Austria, on X-rays performed between 2012 and 2021 following CVC procedures, were analyzed using an NLP al-gorithm. The algorithm detected a pneumothorax in radiologists' reports and clinician requests, while excluding cases with contraindications such as chest injuries, prior pneumothorax, missing data, or unrelated follow-up X-rays. Chi-square tests were used to compare pneumothorax rates between CVC insertion and removal, and multivariate logistic regression identified risk factors, with a focus on age and gender.
Results: The study analyzed 17,175 cases of patients aged 18 and older, with 95.4% involving CVC insertion and 4.6% involving CVC removal. Pneumothorax was identified in 106 cases after insertion (1.3%) and in 3 cases after removal (0.02%). The Chi-square test showed no statistically significant difference in pneumothorax incidence between insertion and removal (p = 0.4797), in-dicating no substantial difference in pneumothorax risk between these procedures.
Conclusions: Given the lack of significant difference in pneumothorax incidence between CVC insertion and removal, and the established consensus that routine imaging is unnecessary after CVC removal, these findings indicate that routine imaging following CVC insertion may also be unnecessary in asymptomatic patients.
Histological Findings In Infective Endocarditis – A Retrospective
Authors: Anton Corina Ioana , Ștefan Ion , Duțulescu Sorin , Stăniceanu Florica , Buzilă Cosmin Alexandru , Stefan Alexia-Teodora , Streinu-Cercel Adrian
Published: October 2024

Background: Histological findings of infective endocarditis (IE) in mechanical valves present a complex diagnostic challenge owing to the lack of a precise definition. This ambiguity is further complicated by the natural degenerative processes that occur in the mechanical valves over time. Consequently, pathologists and clinicians face significant difficulties in distinguishing between genuine infective processes and normal wear and tear of mechanical valves. Methods: This retrospective study examined tissue samples from 93 patients who underwent surgical removal of mechanical heart valves, with 41 cases suspected of infective endocarditis and 52 cases of noninfective dysfunction. The researchers aimed to establish more precise histological criteria for distinguishing between these two conditions, focusing on three key features: vegetations, and inflammatory patterns. Results: IE in patients with prosthetic heart valves presents distinct histological features that aid in the diagnosis and differentiation of non-infective complications. Hallmark characteristics include vegetation and inflammatory infiltrates with neutrophils. Valve tissue specimens from patients whose mechanical valves were removed because of non-infectious complications showed a different histological profile. Inflammatory infiltrates were observed in approximately 26% of these cases; however, they were primarily composed of macrophages and lymphocytes rather than neutrophils. Conclusions: By emphasizing neutrophil-rich inflammation as a key indicator, clinicians and pathologists could more effectively distinguish between true infective endocarditis and non-IE that can occur in the mechanical valves. This distinction is crucial for appropriate patient management as the treatment strategies for infective and non-infective valve conditions differ significantly.
Impact of Nanoparticles on Plant Growth, Development and Physiological Processes: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Gohar Faryal , Iqbal Usama Zafar , Khan Muhammad Bilal , Rehman Fiza , Maryam Fatima Sahar Uraf , Azmat Muhammad , Munir Sonia , Iqbal Hira , Shahid Muhammad Usman
Published: October 2024

Nanotechnology is being used in agriculture to improve plant nutrition while maintaining soil texture and safeguarding it against microbial illnesses. Examples of such applications include the utilization of nano-fertilizers, nano-pesticides, and nano-herbicides. Nanotechnology plays a crucial role in maintaining soil health, hence promoting the overall well-being of plants. Nanoparticles have been shown to enhance agricultural productivity and output, mitigate the opposing effects of chemical runoff and nutrient loss. Several factors, including concentrations, physiochemical properties, and plant species, influence the impact of nanoparticles on plants. Several nanoparticles have been shown to impact plant physiology, leading to enhanced biomass output and germination rate. Nanoparticles have the ability to alter molecular pathways in plants via their impact on gene expression. The presence of quantum dots, carbon nanotubes, ZnO, Ag, Fe2O3, Se, Au, TiO2, Al2O3, SiO2, and non-metal oxides of nanoparticles is of significant importance in the promotion of plant development and growth. Extensive research has been conducted on the role of NPs in the reduction of growth, inhibition of chlorophyll, and enhancement of photosynthetic efficiency. The main purpose of this study was to offer a comprehensive overview of studies that have examined the impacts, translocation, and interactions of nanoparticles with plants.
Comparative Analysis of Emotional and Psychological Degree Expression Between Chinese and Thai Taking “得”and “/tɕon/” Sentences as an Example
Authors: Woraditnitiwaraatorn Nawanan
Published: October 2024

Each language has its own unique characteristics of degree expression. Whether expressing positive or negative feelings, these can be conveyed through language. Words involving emotional categories such as joy, anger, sorrow, and fear are particularly embodied in emotional-psychological verbs and emotional-psychological adjectives. This paper aims to investigate the expression of emotional-psychological degree in Chinese and Thai, focusing on the use of 'de' in Chinese and 'จน' (/ton/) in Thai as auxiliary markers in sentences. The study finds that the characteristics of emotional-psychological degree in both languages cover four aspects: first, the concrete and abstract expression of abnormal degree; second, the degree expression of metaphor; third, the degree expression of specific behavior; and fourth, the degree expression of extreme emotions. Thai is more inclined to use specific actions and metaphors, while Chinese primarily uses extreme emotions and metaphors. The common points of degree expression in the two languages revolve around the content of abnormal expressions.
Visual Analysis of Research Status and Trends of Motivational Factors in Second Language Acquisition
Authors: Xiangning Li
Published: October 2024

In order to more intuitively analyze the research status and research trends of motivational factors in second language acquisition, this paper summarizes and combs through all the relevant articles included in the CNKI database from 2009-2024 with the help of the Citespace tool, and analyzes the number of articles, research hotspots, and research trends in the field through keyword co-occurrence, cluster analysis, keyword time-zone diagrams, and other visualization methods. It is found that (1) the number of articles published on motivational factors in second language acquisition is generally cyclical, with fluctuations, but overall the number of articles is relatively stable; (2) the research hotspots in this field are centered on the research hotspots of English language learning, dynamics, influencing factors, and online learning; and (3) since 2020, the study of international postures, changes in motivational dynamics and retrospectives is emerging as a new direction in the study of motivational factors.
The Demand for Chinese + Talent Training: A Case Study of Chinese Language Program at Universitas Sebelas Maret
Authors: Phanata Stephanie
Published: October 2024

The Belt and Road Initiative has brought chances for International Chinese Language Education in the new era and has had a positive impact on the progress of Chinese language education in countries along the route, increasing the demand for “Chinese +” talent training in various fields, such as industry, trade and economy. Due to the different economic and industrial structures and development levels of various countries, the status and degree of dissemination of Chinese also vary, and the demand for “Chinese +” talents in various countries has national characteristics. Therefore, in addition to fully considering the teaching needs and market demand factors, we must also broaden the needs of Indonesian students and cultivate diversified “Chinese +” talents. From the angle of Indonesian students, what are the needs for “Chinese +” talent training in order to address the lack of translation skills in the industrial, trade and business sectors? The article uses questionnaires and interviews to investigate the personal information of Indonesian students, market demand in Indonesia, Chinese teaching conditions, and professional Chinese proficiency requirements, and proposes a talent training model for Indonesian students, aiming to provide a reference for promoting International Chinese Language Education in the Belt and Road Initiative.
Study on International Chinese Language Communication in Indonesia Mainstream Media
Authors: Yu Zhang , Tela Irvan Aditya
Published: October 2024

This paper investigates the representation of the Chinese language in three prominent Indonesian media outlets Kompas, Metro News, and Kumparan by analyzing reports from the period 2020-2023, with “Bahasa Mandarin” (Chinese language) as the primary keyword. The study employs a corpus-assisted discourse analysis methodology, incorporating the conceptual framework of semantic prosody to examine how the international dissemination of the Chinese language is portrayed in Indonesian media. By conducting a two-tier analysis, this research uncovers how the Chinese language is spreading in Indonesia through media discourse, with a particular focus on sentiment analysis based on statistical text analysis and media report corpora. Furthermore, this research sheds light on the broader dynamics of international Chinese language communication, offering insights into the role of the media in shaping public perceptions of the Chinese language. It also contributes to understanding the Chinese language's evolving position and dissemination strategies within Indonesia’s social and cultural landscape.
Roland Barthes’ Semiotics Analysis of Characters From Liyue in The Game Genshin Impact
Authors: Ramadany Ramadany , Hasyim Muhammad , Sukma Sukma
Published: October 2024

This research aims to find out about the semiotic elements in the characters in the game Genshin Impact as well as the meaning of the semiotic elements in the characters in the game Genshin Impact which have a relationship with culture in China which can be useful in general. The type of research used is qualitative research with descriptive analysis using Roland Barthes' semiotic theory.  The techniques used to obtain the results of this research are exploring, searching, writing and collecting data. Based on the results of research and discussion, it shows that, firstly, in the game Genshin Impact, every character from Liyue that is described has semiotic elements that represent the appearance of each character, such as signifiers, signifieds, denotative elements and connotative elements. Second, every character in the game Genshin Impact, especially from Liyue, is explained as having meaning in denotative elements, and connotative elements starting from appearance, clothing and the myth behind each character.
The Application of Whispering Chain Method in Chinese Listening Skills Practice of Junior High School Students in Makassar
Authors: Fahmi Muhammad Khairul , R Mantasiah , Junaeny Arini
Published: October 2024

In the digital era increasing and developing, Mandarin is one of the languages widely used by the community in communication. Mandarin is an international language that ranks second after English. There are four aspects of competence in basic Chinese learning; listening 听力 (tīnglì), reading 阅读 (yuèdú) as receptive skills, and speaking 口语 (kǒuyǔ) writing 写作 (xiězuò) as productive skills. Based on the observations and interviews with Chinese language teachers at Frater Junior High School in Makassar seventh-grade students still lack listening skills. In response to these problems, it is necessary to learn about one of the interesting learning methods, which is called Chain Whispering. This article discusses the planning, process, and results of applying the chain whisper method in training students' listening skills. In line with the purpose of this study, to obtain data in the form of planning, process, and results from applying the chain whisper method in training students' listening skills. The type of research used is classroom action research. The findings of this study are that students' listening skills are trained with an average score of student learning outcomes in cycle I 83.21 increasing in cycle II to 89.64. Supported by teacher and student observation sheets that experienced positive changes from cycle I and cycle II.
Raíces humanas, previas a las creencias
Authors: López Benedí Juan Antonio
Published: October 2024

Resulta evidente que como seres humanos, somos consecuencia de aquello que llamamos vida. Hay algo previo a nuestra existencia, en el campo puramente biológico, sin llegar a cuestionarnos orígenes existenciales. Es un hecho que estamos vivos y que nuestra vida tiene una serie de características propias y comunes a todos los seres humanos del planeta, más allá o de forma previa a cualquier tipo de creencia o descreencia.
¿A qué nos obligamos al registrarnos en Google o YouTube?
Authors: Arnaiz Boluda Daniel
Published: October 2024

Estudio legislativo de la aceptación de los contratos electrónicos de adhesión con Google, YouTube y AdSense, así como los contratos entre el youtuber y la Network. Situación especial en el caso de aceptación de tales condiciones por un menor de edad. Estudio comparado de la legislación aplicable en España, California (Estados Unidos) y British Columbia (Canadá).
Una propuesta para el desarrollo de actividades extracurriculares
Authors: Hernández Infante Rafael , Infante Miranda María Elena
Published: October 2024

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo presentar una propuesta para el desarrollo de actividades extracurriculares enfocadas en la motivación de los estudiantes hacia lectura de textos literarios, lo que favorece la educación de su personalidad.
La “disfuncionalidad” de los partidos políticos en México
Authors: Galván Tovías Ana Lilia
Published: October 2024

En este documento se realiza una revisión de las bases teóricas que permiten el conocimiento de la organización, funcionamiento y operación de los partidos políticos, donde se toman conceptos relevantes que brindan una mejor comprensión de la actuación de éstos en la actualidad en nuestro país.
México envejece. Cuando el futuro nos alcance
Authors: Banda Hernández Ruth Gabriela
Published: October 2024

A lo largo de la historia de México, su población ha sufrido cambios demográcos signicativos. Actualmente, nuestro país cuenta con una población joven que se ha mantenido así desde los años de 1970 cuando se implementaron las políticas para repoblar el país. Hoy en día, sin embargo, esto está por cambiar ya que en la actualidad los hijos que procrea la mujer en edad reproductiva es uno o dos en su mayoría, y también debido a que la esperanza de vida en las personas ha aumentado considerablemente.
Falacias de pasillo
Authors: Delgado Rodríguez Luis
Published: October 2024

En el marco del Congreso de Estudiantes de Derecho, en su sexta edición, se llevó a cabo un concurso de debate titulado iusnaturalismo vs iuspositivismo: principales corrientes jurídicas, donde se suscitaron puntos de encuentro entre las principales tesis que cada doctrina sostiene. En este ejercicio de ideas, un servidor tuvo la oportunidad de manifestarse en favor de la corriente iuspositivista —en su faceta metodológica— y de responder las críticas señaladas en el evento.
#MeToo. Acoso y violencia sexual hacia las mujeres
Authors: Báez Ayala Susana Leticia
Published: October 2024

Hablemos del octubre violeta del 2017. La de- nuncia por acoso y violación sexual contra Har- vey Weinstein le valió la expulsión de su propia compañía y de la Academia de Artes y Ciencias Cinematográ cas. Ashley Tyler Ciminella denun- ció a Weinstein, iniciando así el movimiento “The Silence Brakers”. Este acontecimiento se tornó vi- ral, de tal forma que en las redes sociales apareció el hashtag #MeToo, después de que la actriz esta- dounidense, Alyssa Milano, propusiera en Twitter que las mujeres dieran a conocer las violencias sexuales a las que se habían enfrentado; “If you’ve been sexually harassed or assaulted write ‘me too’ as a reply to this tweet”. Ello propició que mujeres de todo el orbe se animasen a testimoniar sus ex- periencias de acoso y violencia sexual.
¿Cuántos dijo?
Authors: Pineda Jaimes Servando
Published: October 2024

1. Millones de dólares que factura la empresa que más comida rápida vende en México. R. Se trata de Oxxo de Fomento Económico Mexicano (Femsa), quien ocupa el primer lugar en dicho sector, con una participación de 1.7% al 2016, equiva lentes a 745 millones de dólares (mdd), considerando que el mercado total de Foodservice vale 43,819 mdd. Le siguen Vips, McDonald’s y Subway.
Elecciones 2018. Una mirada desde lo subnacional
Authors: Rodríguez Alonso Jesús Alberto
Published: October 2024

Las elecciones mexicanas en 2018, federales y estatales, concurrentes, marcan una condición única en tanto que el sistema electoral se pone nuevamente a prueba, el sistema de partidos políticos y en particular los partidos, presenta diversas presiones para su mantenimiento, inuencias internas (coaliciones, conictos internos, transfuguismo) y externas (candidaturas independientes, alta desconanza y poderes fácticos). Tanto en lo nacional como en lo local.
Las imágenes y las metáforas en "Luvina" de Juan Rulfo
Authors: Rodriguez Reyes Romelia
Published: October 2024

Este artículo tiene como fin explorar las imágenes y las metáforas de que se vale Juan Rulfo para presentarnos un cuento que bien podría reflejar el México de aquellos años.
Podcasting de ODS como motor de cambio en la enseñanza superior: una experiencia docente para la transferencia de conocimiento de las Universidades a la sociedad
Authors: Borges Raquel , Moll Rafael , Martínez Elena
Published: October 2024

El podcasting como metodología innovadora en la educación superior tiene una dimensión bidireccional. El presente trabajo analiza desde un doble punto de vista el trabajo de podcasting realizado por el alumnado del Grado en Criminología. Por un lado, se valora su motivación e implicación en la realización del trabajo. Por otro lado, el profesorado evalúa los resultados del aprendizaje haciendo uso de la herramienta. El alumnado meta es aquél matriculado en la asignatura “Género y violencia” en el grado en Criminología. En esta asignatura se busca ofrecer una visión omnicomprensiva de la violencia de género. Dada su naturaleza, se estimó oportuno ofrecer una visión complementaria integrando la dimensión laboral. Para ello, se escogieron previamente sentencias de actualidad jurídica donde la decisión de un órgano jurisdiccional laboral podía suponer una revictimización. Estas sentencias fueron estudiadas en clase. Después se pidió al estudiantado que realizase su propio podcast sobre una de las sentencias escogidas para que profundizasen en el problema de la violencia de género aportando una visión transversal que incluyese otra rama del ordenamiento jurídico que, inevitablemente, deberá compaginarse con el derecho penal, construyesen su propia identidad en línea y mejorasen sus competencias tecnológicas.
Introduciendo al alumnado universitario en el conocimiento de las colecciones botánicas a través del vídeo documental.
Authors: Martínez-Sagarra Gloria , Devesa Juan A.
Published: October 2024

Las colecciones botánicas constituyen una valiosa fuente de información sobre la biodiversidad vegetal actual y del pasado. A pesar de su potencial educativo, este recurso no suele aprovecharse en la enseñanza, en parte debido a la fragilidad de las muestras que alberga y a la necesidad de un manejo cuidadoso. Este proyecto propone la creación de vídeos documentales para acercar a los estudiantes universitarios al conocimiento de las colecciones botánicas y a las actividades y procedimientos intrínsecos a ellas. Se realizaron tres vídeos de carácter formativo sobre tres de las colecciones botánicas más importantes que se encuentran en la ciudad de Córdoba: el Herbario de la Facultad de Ciencias de la Universidad de Córdoba, el Museo de Etnobotánica y el Museo de Paleobotánica, los dos últimos emplazados en el Real Jardín Botánico de Córdoba. Al combinar la visualización de los vídeos con la lectura de artículos científicos relacionados y seleccionados por el docente, se logró complementar el programa de la asignatura y conseguir un enfoque pedagógico altamente efectivo. Esta iniciativa apoya las múltiples ventajas de los vídeos documentales como herramienta de motivación y aprendizaje en el ámbito educativo.
Diseño de una revista digital como medio educativo para la adquisición de competencias a través de actividades académicamente dirigidas (AAD).
Authors: Herrero Martínez Rafaela María , Benito Martínez Rafael Carlos , Murillo Paños Mª Elena , Rivera González de Quevedo Mª Mercedes
Published: October 2024

La implementación del Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior (EEES) sugería, entre otros aspectos, la necesidad de incentivar la investigación y difusión del conocimiento en la formación académica universitaria. En este sentido, se hace necesario formar educadores con alto nivel de competencia y motivación como medio de optimización de su labor docente.
La revista digital supone un medio educativo que cumple con este objetivo. Además, este recurso ofrece la oportunidad de contar con información permanente y frecuentemente actualizada. Se justifica, por tanto, la importancia de la creación de una Revista Digital en el Centro de Magisterio Sagrado Corazón, que incluirá el resultado de múltiples actividades desarrolladas en asignaturas pertenecientes a cada uno de los cursos que componen la titulación de Grado en Educación Primaria.
El proyecto se desarrolló a lo largo del curso académico 2022/2023 y consta de 3 fases claramente diferenciadas. La primera, de información y creación de la revista; una segunda de implementación; y, finalmente, evaluación del mismo. La puesta en práctica de este proyecto brindó a la comunidad educativa información dinámica y veraz, suponiendo un bajo coste de producción y distribución contribuyendo, además, a la conservación del medio ambiente.
Dephasing and error dynamics affecting a singlet-triplet qubit during coherent spin shuttling
Authors: Foster Natalie , Henshaw Jacob , Rudolph Martin , Luhman Dwight , Jock Ryan
Published: October 2024

Quantum information transport over micron to millimeter scale distances is critical for the operation of practical quantum processors based on spin qubits. One method of achieving a long-range interaction is by coherent electron spin shuttling through an array of silicon quantum dots. In order to execute many shuttling operations with high fidelity, it is essential to understand the dynamics of qubit dephasing and relaxation during the shuttling process in order to mitigate them. However, errors arising after many repeated shuttles are not yet well documented. Here, we probe decay dynamics contributing to dephasing and relaxation of a singlet-triplet qubit during coherent spin shuttling over many N repeated shuttle operations. We find that losses are dominated by magnetic dephasing for small N<\i> < 103 and by incoherent shuttle errors for large N<\i> > 103<\sup>. Additionally, we estimate shuttle error rates below 1×10-4<\sup> out to at least N<\i>=103<\sup>, representing an encouraging figure for future implementations of spin shuttling to entangle distant qubits.
Bed Nucleus of the Stria Terminalis-Nucleus Accumbens Deep Brain Stimulation for Depression: A Randomized Controlled Trial and an Intracranial Physiological Biomarker Predictor
Authors: Voon Valerie , Sun Bomin , Wang Linbin , Wang Yuhan , Zhang Yingying , Ding Qiong , Dai Luling , Hu Jiake , Ye Kuanghao , Lv Xin , Zhang XiaoXiao , Mandali Alexhya , Manssuer Luis , Zhao Yijie , Huang Peng , Qiu Xian , Liu Wei , Pan Yixin , Lai Yijie , Zhan Shikun , Li Dianyou
Published: October 2024

Therapeutic options for refractory depression are urgently needed. We conducted a deep brain stimulation (DBS) randomized controlled trial of the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis (BNST), an extended amygdala structure, and nucleus accumbens (NAc) in 26 refractory depression patients. BNST-NAc DBS had a 50% depression response rate and 35% remission rate in the open-label phase. Stimulation improved depression, anxiety, quality-of-life and disability more than sham in the blinded controlled trial (-9.8, p < 0.001, 95% CI 6.1–13.5). Lower BNST theta, prefrontal-BNST coherence with top-down connectivity predicted better depression outcomes and quality-of-life after chronic stimulation at 3, 6 and 12 months, confirmed using separate data sets and machine learning. We identified a physiology-guided connectivity network involved dorsal anterior cingulate and lateral inferior frontal cortex tracts. These biomarkers, linked to negative emotional bias and anxiety, highlight the efficacy of BNST-NAc DBS for MDD and has potential broader clinical implications.
Development and Validation of a Predictive Nomogram for Cesarean Delivery in Term Singleton Pregnancies Complicated by Small for Gestational Age Undergoing Labor Induction
Authors: Yan Mingxing , Hu Liping , Chen Mengting , Shi Jun , Li Feng , Wang jinji , Li Liying
Published: October 2024

Objective: This study aimed to identify antenatal and intrapartum risk factors associated with cesarean delivery in term singleton pregnancies complicated by small for gestational age (SGA) and to develop a predictive model.
Methods:We conducted a retrospective case-control study of 507 SGA patients who underwent labor induction between 2017 and 2022 at Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital.Comprehensive data on maternal demographics, obstetric complications, labor induction methods, and neonatal outcomes were collected. 354 (70%) experiencing SGA complications enrolled as the derivation cohort and 153 (30%) included in the validation set. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify independent risk factors for cesarean delivery, and a predictive nomogram was developed based on these factors in the derivation cohort,and verified in the validation set.
Results: A total of 134 (26.43%) women in the cohort underwent cesarean delivery following labor induction. Four significant independent risk factors for cesarean delivery were identified: maternal age(aOR1.08, 95%CI 1.01-1.15) , weightat admission (aOR 1.04, 95% CI 1.01 - 1.07), the use of dinoprostone for induction(aOR 2.08, 95% CI 1.13-3.81), and the Bishop score after cervical ripening(aOR0.65, 95% CI:0.54-0.80). The constructed nomogram displayed a discriminative ability with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.78 in the training cohort and 0.77 in the validation cohort. Calibration curves indicated strong agreement（P＞0.05）between predicted probabilities and observed outcomes, while decision curve analysis confirmed significant net benefits across various various threshold probabilities.
Conclusion:The developed nomogram provides clinicians with a reliable tool for predicting the likelihood of cesarean delivery in SGA pregnancies undergoing labor induction, aiding in informed decision-making and potentially optimizing clinical management strategies to improve perinatal outcomes.
The introduced and invasive flora of Bermuda
Authors: Copeland Alison Isabel , Dawson Wayne
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Screening incoming plants for potentially invasive species is key to preventing new invasions on islands. Doing this effectively requires knowledge of plants already present and invasive in the country, and which pathways, donor regions and families have previously contributed the most invasives. As Bermuda previously lacked such a dataset, we compiled a comprehensive inventory of the native, introduced, casual, naturalized and invasive plants from historic and modern literature, herbarium records and field visits. The inventory contains updated taxonomy, pathways and dates of introduction, native geographic range, life form, and naturalization status for 1587 vascular plants from 162 families. Of these, 1424 species (89.7%) are introduced to Bermuda, while 151 (9.5%) are native. Classifying stage of invasion shows 320 species (22.5% of the introduced flora) have escaped cultivation to form casual, naturalized or invasive populations. Bermuda currently has 43 invasive plants, representing 2.7% of the total flora and 3% of the introduced flora. Among the invasive species 25 (56%) are trees and shrubs, mostly of Asian origin. Ornamental horticulture was the introduction pathway for 77% of invasive plants, emphasizing the need for further collaboration with the commercial horticulture sector and private gardeners to reduce invasion risk from ornamental plants.
The lag and cumulative response of water use efficiency to the climate on the Shiyang River Basin, Northwest of China
Authors: Wang Dawei , Zhao Chengzhang , Zhang Yao , jia Duni , Yu Hongtao , Gao Jiahao , Han Feibing , Li Lili
Published: October 2024

Water use efficiency (WUE), as an indicator for plants to regulate water physiological processes through photosynthesis, is a key link between carbon and water cycling in ecosystems, reflecting the rapid adaptation strategies of vegetation ecosystems to site environment and resource changes. In this study, satellite data and ground-based observation data from 2001–2020 were developed to simulate and estimate the spatial distribution characteristics of WUE in different functional zones and analyze the time lag and cumulative effects of climate on vegetation. The results show that: (1) In the past 20 years, the spatial distribution of WUE in the SRB showed a south-high, north-low, with high-value areas primarily in the southern part of Zone I, Zone II, the Changning Oasis and Jinchuan in Zone Ⅲ, and the Hexi Bao Oasis. Temporal analysis within the SRB indicated a decreasing trend in WUE across different ecological functional zones, notably most significant in ZonesⅢ. (2) The annual WUE of vegetation in the SRB exhibited a negative correlation with temperature, with large areas showing positive correlations in January-March, May, and September-December, and negative correlations in April and June-August. In contrast, the relationship between WUE and precipitation was consistently negative, with the strongest negative correlation observed in June. (3) In the SRB ecological functional Zones I-IV, the monthly WUE showed similar lagged and cumulative effects of temperature (TLA0-0) as the overall basin, while the effects of precipitation featured a three-month cumulative lag (TLA0-3).