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Atomic force microscopy of stretched rubbers
Authors:   Institute of Continuous Media Mechanics UB RAS, Morozov I. A.
Published: December 2023

Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is a powerful tool for studying the structural-mechanical proper-ties of polymers and polymer composites. Modern AFM methods provide not only a 3D-image of the surface but also its physical and mechanical properties. Elastomeric vulcanizates and their composites are widely used in tire industry. In this work, unfilled and filled (5, 30, 50 wt. parts of carbon black) rubbers in the tensile state, including open cracks, were investigated by the method of rapid nanoindentation. The defects in the stretched polymer matrix in the vicinity of the inclu-sions are shown. A binder oriented along the axis of deformation in the gaps between the filler inclusions forms strand-like structures. The stress-strain state of the stretched polymer is heterogene-ous. The stiffness of the polymer in the strands exceeds that of the surrounding matrix, i.e., the strands take the main load. At the same time, weakly loaded matrix areas shielded from load by filler inclusions are present in the material. Adjacent filler aggregates retain their relative position during stretching, and the strands appear in the filler-free areas. In the notch made in the stretched rubber, the polymer is in a critically stretched state – a slightest increase in stretching will lead to further crack propagation. In this case, an overstretched area up to 10 m wide having local defects and strands appears along the axis of the crack. The stiffness of the matrix in this region is hun-dreds of times greater than in the initial material, which indicates deformations many times greater than macroscopic ones.
Conjugate mass transfer and immobilization of silicon vapor during the saturation of a porous medium based on carbon fiber
Authors:   Perm State University, Ageeva M. V. ,   Institute of Continuous Media Mechanics UB RAS, Demin V. A. ,   Perm State University
Published: December 2023

We constructed a conjugate physical and mathematical model that describes a high-temperature mass transfer of silicon vapor from the melt mirror to a porous carbon material, the process of its filtration, and deposition inside the sample. In the outer region, the distribution of vapor is deter-mined by a general nonlinear diffusion equation that takes into account the convective mass trans-fer in the working space of the retort. Inside the porous sample, the behavior of gaseous silicon is described by a system of equations in the framework of the MIM-approach. It is assumed that the silicon deposition mainly depends on the temperature distribution inside the sample. For simplicity, a one-dimensional problem is considered. The boundary conditions are chosen taking into account the significantly different permeabilities of the carrier medium and the porous carbon fiber. The temperature outside the material is assumed to be constant, while inside a non-uniform distribution is maintained. The constructed boundary value problem was solved numerically with the use of the finite difference method. The distributions of silicon vapor outside and inside the sample were ob-tained. It is shown that the non-linearity in the mass transfer equation leads to a distortion of the distribution from the melt mirror to the sample, which indicates a significant contribution of the convective mass transfer to the silicon vapor flow in this region.
‘Siberian Notes’ Journal as a Metatext: the System of Ideological Implications (1918–1919)
Authors:   Krasnoyarsk State Pedagogical University named after V. P. Astafyev, Gorbenko Alexander Yu. , Chekushin Vikentiy V. ,   Siberian Federal University
Published: December 2023

The article analyzes the changes in the ideological implications of the Siberian Notes journal that occurred in 1918–1919 (the journal ceased to exist in December 1919). At that time, the views of the key editorial staff members on the large-scale socio-political shifts taking place in Russia underwent significant evolution. After the outbreak of the Civil War and the dissolution of the Siberian Regional Duma, the modality of the texts changed noticeably. In fiction works, the authors of the journal continued to discuss the socio-political situation using the arsenal of nature metaphorics. However, in contrast to the period of 1916–1917, the present and the future were described pessimistically. The authors used the trope of spring as a sign of change, traditional for Siberian Notes, but this metaphor was devoid of those exclusively positive connotations that had dominated before. In addition, both fictional and non-fictional texts repeatedly introduced a combination of white and green as a color dominant. This was driven by the fact that the white-and-green banner became the flag of the Siberian Republic, which existed from June to November 1918 and was controlled by the Provisional Siberian Government, with the publisher and editor of the journal Vl. M. Krutovsky being the Minister of Internal Affairs. Apparently, this was the way the journal’s staff manifested their ideological affiliation and commitment to the ideas of regionalism. This is most perfectly exemplified in the last issue of Siberian Notes for 1918, where the intensity of the use of the white and green reached its peak. The issue opened with the program poem The Anthem of Siberia, in the first verse of which the white-green colors of the regionalists’ banner were compared with the colors of two key components of the Siberian space – ‘the white-green sea of the taiga’ and ‘the white quiet expanse’.
The Phenomenon of Transnationalism in the Novels of A. Khider
Authors:   Orenburg State Pedagogical University, Perfileva Zinaida E.
Published: December 2023

In modern realities, works written by immigrant authors have become an integral part of the multinational culture of Germany. A native of Iraq, Abbas Khider is one of the most prominent representatives of the immigrant segment of German-language literature in Germany. The difficulties that arise during the integration of refugees into the multicultural European society represent a topical issue in the current context of globalization, which explains the popularity of this theme in works by immigrant writers. The subject of the article is the phenomenon of transnationalism in A. Khider’s novels. The study analyzes four works of the author – The Village Indian (2008), The President’s Oranges (2011), A Slap in the Face (2016), and Letter to the Eggplant Republic (2013). The article aims to investigate how the phenomenon of transnationalism is represented in A. Khider’s works. The research objectives were as follows: to consider and clarify the term ‘transnationalism’ in the context of modern progressive globalization; to analyze the transnational models of relations reflected in the system of images of the works under consideration; to explore the formation of the characters’ self-identification. The study is novel in that it represents the first attempt in Russian literary criticism to analyze certain features of the poetics of A. Khider’s novels, in particular the phenomenon of transnationalism as presented in the literary space created by the author. The results of the study expand the understanding of the state of modern German-language literature, with works of immigrant writers being its integral part.
The Tart Taste of Salvation (on the Root -στυφ- as Used by Clement of Alexandria)
Authors:   Perm State University, Bratukhin Alexander Yu.
Published: December 2023

For describing the opposite (punishing and encouraging) methods of divine pedagogy, Clement of Alexandria used metaphors related to taste and medicine. God appears to him to be not a strict judge, punishing sinners, but a caring and wise doctor, prescribing bitter/tart medicine for them. Clement compares harsh but salutary experiences (mental suffering, fear) with astringents. He interprets physical punishment, which is written about in the Book of Proverbs (Prov. 23:13-14), as moral. In his opinion, Hellenic philosophy formed and strengthened morals in advance (προ-τυποῦσα καὶ προ-στύφουσα) (Strom. I, 16, 80, 6), and he intends to reinforce those with the help of the divine Scriptures, using the latter as an astringent (ἐπι-στύψω) (Paed. III, 2, 9, 1). Wateriness (ὑδαρότης, ὑδαρές, ὑδατῶδες) in some cases is associated with depravity, and reproof is regarded as an astringent medicine, relieving of excessive liquid and designed to stop the spread of sinful ulcers. The Alexandrian theologian draws the readers’ attention to points that are important to him, using both verbal play (for example, ἐπιστῦφον… σταφυλῆς) and the polysemy of words (for example, the verb ἐπι-στύφειν has the meanings ‘to exert an astringent effect’ and ‘to reprove’. Clement was not the only one who wrote about the usefulness of censure and astringents. In this he followed in the footsteps of authors such as Plato and Plutarch. The perception of God as a Physician became characteristic of the Orthodox Church and influenced the understanding of the essence of penance, considered as the healing of the penitent.
On the Semantics of the Verbal Prefix o-/ob- in Russian Vernacular Dialects (Based on Vocabulary Denoting Consciousness Disorders)
Authors:   Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin, Makshakova Tatyana A.
Published: December 2023

The article examines the system of meanings of the verbal prefix o-/ob- as participating in the formation of dialectal denominations of consciousness disorders. In the course of study, the lexical data were divided depending on the nature of the motivating word stem. O-/ob- denominal and verbal derivatives were also divided into subgroups. Certain types of semantic relations between the original word and the derivative were studied within the subgroups. The meanings of the affix identified on the basis of the standard language data are mostly relevant to dialect vocabulary; however, the noted models often turn out to be more productive in vernacular dialects: the meaning ‘to become like the object named by the motivating stem’ (c. f. the standard language word okamenе́t’, i. e., to become like a stone ‘because of surprise, fear, etc., to freeze’) is embodied in the Northern ostolо́pit’sya (because of fright, amazement, etc.), which means to ‘become like a stolо́p’, i.e., a pillar (Novg., Leningr., Zaonezh., Olon., North., Kalin.), in the Yaroslav., Olon. ostozhít’ ‘to become motionless because of fright, amazement, etc.’ (‘to become like a hay stack’), etc. In cases of de-etymologization of the inner form, we propose an interpretation of the linguistic fact. For example, the Arkh. lexeme oburе́t’ (obyrе́t’) ‘to come to one’s senses’ is referred to the subgroup of the perfectivation meaning (bring to an end) since there should be restored the prefix ob- and the root -vyr- (with the general meaning of a positive internal change) (c. f. the Tver., Novg. word vyrе́t’ ‘get used to, acquire skills in something’). The root has undergone transformations on the morphemic seam. The ‘activation’ of different meanings of the prefix during word formation leads to the polarization: the Olon. obumе́t’ ‘to go out of mind, to become stupid, to become forgetful’ and the Murman. obumе́t’ ‘to get smart’.
Personal predictors of university students’ research potential development
Authors:   Kemerovo State University, Grigoryeva Elena V. , Sadokha Evgenia I. ,   National Research Tomsk State University
Published: December 2023

The article is devoted to the problem of developing the research potential (RP) of university students. Basing on the results of empirical study, the authors analyze the correlation between indicators of research potential and university students’ personality characteristics as predictors of its development. Methodologically the study was based on the structural-functional approach and the model of the research potential of students’ personality proposed by N.V. Bordovskaya, S.N. Kostromina, S.I. Rozum, N.L. Moskvicheva. The study employed the survey method (a questionnaire developed by the authors was used) and the psychodiagnostic method using a set of techniques: the questionnaire of N.V. Bordovskaya and co-authors «Methodology for assessing research potential», «Test of meaningful life orientations» adapted by D.A. Leontiev, «Assessment of the level of claims» by V.K. Gerbachevsky, and «Determination of the level of self-esteem» by S.V. Kovalev. A correlation analysis of the obtained empirical data was carried out with the calculation of the Pearson coefficient. The questionnaire survey revealed that outside of academic tasks university students demonstrate little interest and involvement in research activities. The correlation study shows the interconnection between the components of the research potential and the level of aspirations, self-esteem and meaningful life orientations of the university students’ personality. The identified personal characteristics of university students act as predictors of the development of research potential, which provides a basis for the development of psychological and pedagogical technologies considering the correlation between RP components and meaningful life orientations and indicators of the locus of control of the Self, the core of the motivational structure of the personality, predictive assessments of activity.
The number of young teachers and the indicators of socio-economic development of the regions
Authors:   Perm State University, Volegov Vladimir S.
Published: December 2023

The article discusses the influence of socio-economic characteristics of the regions on the effectiveness of attracting and professional adaptation of young teachers in educational institutions. Based on the analysis of theoretical and methodological approaches, empirical research, and the regulatory framework, it is concluded that there are several features of the analysis of professional adaptation: the problems of professional adaptation are closely related to the key categories of sociological theory and have a long history of analysis at the theoretical and empirical levels; there is noted an increased attention of state and society to the problems of attracting young teachers to the educational system along with an increased state support in its various forms and growing research on various aspects of professional adaptation of novice teachers. Nevertheless, at the moment there is a gradual increase in personnel tension in organizations of general education, associated with a number of factors of a psychological, professional, and social nature. There is also noted a significant difference in the share of young teachers among the regions of Russia. As a source of empirical material, statistical data are used on the number of teachers in the regions of Russia, their distribution according to the criteria of age, length of service, type of settlement, as well as information on the socio-economic condition of the constituent territories of the federation (indicators of unemployment and the average level of wages, the number of population younger than able-bodied age, development indicators of science-intensive sectors of the economy). Based on the correlation analysis carried out, the author concludes about the specific nature of the process of young teachers’ professional adaptation in urban and rural areas as well as the specifics of the relationship between the proportion of teachers in different age groups and indicators of the socio-economic development of the region.
Nutritional Evaluation of Quince Fruit of Baltistan Region and Development of Value-added Products
Authors:   Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) Laboratories Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, Khan Faizullah , Khan Tariq U. ,   Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) Laboratories Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, Masood Shahid ,   Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) Laboratories Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, Ashraf Muhammad ,   Mountain Areas Agriculture Research Center, Juglote, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, Saeed Asma ,   Mountain Areas Agriculture Research Center, Juglote, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, . Tajuddin ,   Mountain Areas Agriculture Research Center, Juglote, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, Karim Abdul ,   Mountain Areas Agriculture Research Center, Juglote, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, un-Nisa Alim ,   Mountain Areas Agriculture Research Center, Juglote, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, . Ruqia ,   Mountain Areas Agriculture Research Center, Juglote, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Published: December 2023

Introduction Quince fruit (Cydonia oblonga) belongs to the genus Cydonia, found in Skardu Gilgit Baltistan. It is found at an altitude of up to 8000 feet. It is called bahi in Urdu and shadool in Balti. Quince fruit is among the untapped fruits in Pakistan. It is highly nutritious and has great medicinal and economical value. Quince is anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, and known as hypoglycemic, the fruit has a cooling effect and provides energy to the brain and heart thus its regular use maintains proper health. Methods Quince fruit value-added products were created, such as nectar and jam. Fruits purchased from Skardu were washed, graded, and inspected to remove diseased seeds and infected portions. We sliced the fruit, cooked it, and then weighed the pulp before adding sugar and other additives. All process parameters are standardized. The fruit and developed products were examined for physical, organoleptic, and chemical parameters. Results The edible portion of fruit was analyzed for proximate composition, physical parameters, and mineral content, and total sugars were found to be 9.4%, reducing sugars to be 5.8%, total soluble solids to be 12.2%, moisture to be 84.1%, and fiber to be 1.6%. The acidity is 1.25 and the vitamin C content is 19.6 mg/100 g. Fruit nectar and jam were developed and tested as value-added products. Fruit nectar contained more vitamin C (17.8) as compared to fruit jam (12.3). Total soluble solids (TSS)/brix of fruit nectar (64° B) and fruit jam (68° B) were measured. the products examined for organoleptic evaluation. Conclusion It has been determined that quince fruit is highly nutritious and can be used as a therapeutic food. The developed value-added products nectar and jam were liked very much and got the highest score; therefore, considering their nutritive value and palatability, both nectar and jam can be developed commercially for human consumption and can be used as a new source of income generation for rural communities in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Modern-Day Contributors to Sleep Disturbances in Generation Z: A Look at Chronotherapy and Other Solutions
Authors:   Counselling Psychologist, Safe Space Counselling, 585/a Road No.32, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, TS 500033, India, Reddy Aaradhana
Published: December 2023

Sleep is an important biological process that affects both physical and mental health. Modern-day stressors and technology have led to certain behavior patterns that have become an active threat to sleep. The 2021 Philips Global Sleep Survey conducted among 13,000 individuals of ages 18 and above, across 13 countries (South East Asian and European countries, US and Australia), reported that 76% of adults reported having one or more sleep issues; with stress being the most reported hurdle. These sleep challenges were further exacerbated by the pandemic. The survey also pointed out that, 37% of adults experienced insomnia and 62% of adults felt they don’t sleep well.
The Socratic Method as a Synthesis Type of Cognitive Psychotherapy and Jung’s Transcendent Function: A Commentary
Authors:   California Coast University, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA, Colombos Alexander
Published: December 2023

Application of the Socratic method, also known as Socratic dialogue or Socratic questioning, to counseling and psychotherapy was examined as a major trend in philosophical counseling. The emphasis was on the affinities of the Socratic method and cognitive psychotherapy, especially Aaron Beck’s Pierre Grimes’ cognitive therapy models. The work of major theorists of modern applications of the Socratic method in education and counseling, such as Leonard Nelson, Gustav Heckmann, and Pierre Gimes, were also examined. Case studies quoted from a summary of one of the usually very long dialogues of Socrates as recorded by his disciple Plato, as well as Padesky’s case study of Socratic questioning in an individual counseling session based on Beck’s model of cognitive therapy (CT) were analyzed and interpreted. Additionally, common points of the Socratic method, such as cognitive psychotherapy and Carl G. Jung’s transcendent function, were briefly discussed.
Review on Current Diagnostic Methods of Bovine Mastitis
Authors:   School of Veterinary Medicine, Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia, Dahesa Gelan D. , Nigussie Taju ,   School of Veterinary Medicine, Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia, Kebed Isayas A. ,   School of Veterinary Medicine, Ambo University, P. O. Box 19, Guder, Ethiopia, Ahmed Abrahim D. ,   Ethiopian Agriculture Authority, Eastern Branch, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Published: December 2023

Mastitis is an inflammation of the mammalian gland, and it is a commercially significant ailment in the dairy industry worldwide. Based on the source, it can be either contagious or environmental; on the other hand, clinical and subclinical mastitis are based on their severity. The most important step between disease etiology and cure is accurate disease diagnosis. A cost-effective, dependable, and quick diagnostic instrument is essential for udder health management. Therefore, the objective of this article is to review current diagnostic methods for bovine mastitis. The diagnostic methods include clinical diagnosis, microscopically examined specimens, conventional methods, power of hydrogen (pH) tests, microbial culture, molecular methods, and those based on emerging technology. Conventional methods like the strip cup test, California mastitis test, Wisconsin mastitis test, somatic cell count test, and electrical conductivity test are used as screening tests that are not specific to any pathogen. Microbial culture-based methods are the gold standard for identifying mastitis pathogens and are frequently used, but they have some drawbacks. Advanced molecular methods such as polymerase chain reaction and its version, loop-mediated amplification, are used for the identification of causative agents at the strain level. Emerging technologies such as infrared thermography and biosensors have the potential to match or surpass the diagnostic methods mentioned above concerning sensitivity, selectivity, accuracy, and realism. Emerging technologies are growing at a fast pace to diagnose human cases, but applications for the veterinary market, and specifically, for the diagnosis of mastitis, remain limited. Both specializations in training and experience in the interpretation of results are needed for implementing advanced technologies for efficient mastitis diagnosis and improving udder health management. It should be better to adopt and employ advanced diagnostic methods, such as advanced molecular tests and emerging technology.
Estrategias emergentes del Offshoring en la Gestión de la Cadena de Suministros Global
Authors: Mamani Perez Jazmín , Segura Montañez Leonardo
Published: December 2023

Después de que la crisis del Covid-19 haya interrumpido la cadena de suministros a nivel global, las empresas, están considerando trasladar sus operaciones a otras zonas geográficas, es decir, realizar una deslocalización para reestructurar su huella de producción a nivel mundial.  Debido a esto el offshoring se está convirtiendo en una respuesta estratégica para reducir el riesgo geográfico y aumentar la resiliencia ante posibles crisis futuras, por lo cual esta estrategia de la deslocalización puede verse impulsado por factores como la reducción de costos, el acceso a talento especializado y la necesidad de optimizar las cadenas de suministro a escala global. El objetivo de la presente investigación consiste en analizar el comportamiento de la implementación de las estrategias del offshoring empresarial en la gestión de cadena de suministros, para luego establecer ciertas recomendaciones hacia aquellas empresas que no utilizan estas estrategias en especial en América Latina. El modelo de investigación es una revisión sistemática enfocado en los beneficios de las estrategias del offshoring implementadas por las empresas. Para tal efecto, se planteó una búsqueda en dos fuentes:  Scopus y Web of Science (WoS) y un análisis siguiendo el método PRISMA. Asimismo, se presenta como resultados 11 beneficios de las estrategias del offshoring que las organizaciones implementan para reestructurar su huella de producción a nivel global. Este estudio concluye con 7 razones principales de la implementación de las estrategias del offshoring en las empresas, de las cuales son: la reducción de costos de producción, el acceso al mercado del país extranjero, la implementación de precios de transferencia, el ahorro de menores costos laborales, el contrato de trabajadores altamente calificados, el acceso a nuevas tecnologías y conocimientos y la reducción o diversificación de riesgos que ayudaron a las organizaciones a optimizar sus costos y reestructurar los recursos estratégicos.  Por esta razón se recomienda a las empresas de dichos países de América Latina que utilicen estas estrategias que le ayudaran a generar una ventaja competitiva en la cadena de suministros haciéndolo más compleja, eficiente, ágil, productiva y competitiva en los mercados exteriores.
La formación del docente artesano. Artesanías y tejidos para sostener lo escolar
Authors: Acuña Maia , Grinberg Silvia , Núñez Claudio
Published: December 2023

Este artículo aborda el trabajo docente en dos escuelas secundarias públicas; una de ellas ubicada en la periferia de la ciudad capital y la otra en el interior de la provincia del Chaco, al norte de Argentina. Las y los estudiantes que asisten a estas instituciones provienen de familias que se han visto obligadas a migrar desde el campo a ciudades intermedias,1 debido a los procesos de sustitución de la mano de obra humana por maquinaria agrícolay la consecuente desterritorialización del campesinado chaqueño. Las modificaciones sociales, políticas y económicas que estos procesos generaron, modificaron y afectaron las dinámicas cotidianas y las condiciones de desarrollo del trabajo docente enestas escuelas. Las discusiones que aquí se presentan surgen de la aplicación de entrevistas en profundidad a ocho docentes y una asesora pedagógica. Los primeros resultados arrojan que las y los docentes tejen estrategias artesanales para sostener las trayectoriasescolares que se encuentran en riesgo pedagógico. Así, las formas que asume la docencia son el resultado de procesos macro que resuenan en las escuelas, pero también de procesos micro-institucionalesque se ponen en juego a través de la enseñanza y de dinámicas pedagógicas que presentan matices complejos, dada lacoyuntura que atraviesa la vida en estas instituciones.
Procesos de coevaluación en la formación inicial del profesorado de Educación Física
Authors: Santos-Calero Esther , Zubillaga-Olague Maite , Cañadas Laura
Published: December 2023

La implicación del alumnado a través de la coevaluación puede tener importantes beneficios para el desarrollo de las competencias en la formación inicial del profesorado. Por ello, esta investigación se plantea los siguientes objetivos: (i) Conocer las características de los procesos de coevaluación vivenciados por el alumnado durante su formación y la valoración que realizan de dichos procesos; (ii) Valorar la percepción que tienen sobre la utilidad del uso de procesos de coevaluación para el desarrollo de las competencias docentes tras el desarrollo de una experiencia de coevaluación; y (iii) Valorar la percepción que el alumnado tiene sobre la utilidad del empleo de procesos de coevaluación para el desarrollo de la competencia evaluadora tras la experiencia de coevaluación. Para ello se desarrolló un estudio de caso con diez participantes de dos asignaturas dirigidas a la formación docente. En cada asignatura se realizaron tres talleres donde el alumnado debía coevaluar el desempeño de sus pares y darles retroalimentación. La información se recogió a través de una entrevista semi-estructurada al finalizar las asignaturas. Los resultados muestran que el alumnado apenas ha tenido vivencias de este tipo, aunque valora positivamente estos procesos para su aprendizaje, aunque también encuentran dificultades e inseguridad debido a su falta de experiencia. Finalmente, también destacan la importancia de realizar estos procesos en la formación inicial para desarrollar la competencia evaluativa y poder transferir estos aprendizajes a su futuro contexto laboral.
Referentes iberoamericanos en la Alfabetización Mediática Informacional (AMI)
Authors: Romero-Romero Jhison E. , Hernando Gómez Ángel , Islas Octavio
Published: December 2023

Este artículo de revisión muestra el fundamento teórico de aportes, líneas de investigación y enfoques que existen desde el punto de vista Iberoamericano, con el objetivo de mostrar cuantitativamente los principales exponentes iberoamericanos sobre Alfabetización Mediática e Informacional [AMI], los resultados son producto de una búsqueda en la WoS, en la categoría Arts & Humanities Citation Index [AHCI], con el uso de filtros Media Literacy y Alfabetización Mediática e Informacional, los resultados se almacenan en una base de datos que se depura y luego se analiza en el software bibliométrico VOSviewer. Los tipos de análisis son coautoría, con los métodos Association Strengh y Ling/Long Modularity, la información se presenta en tablas y redes bibliométricas; y se visualiza el nivel de asociación y densidad que existe por autor y país. Los resultados muestran a España con el mayor número de investigadores con publicaciones en revistas de alto impacto con diferentes enfoques sobre la AMI y la incidencia en la sociedad contemporánea desde el ámbito educativo, político, económico y tecnológico; su contribución aúna criterios sobre la necesidad de implementar procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje con soporte en TIC para innovar el ámbito educativo, ya que los medios digitales no suscitan cambios por sí mismos, es necesaria la colaboración gubernamental en América Latina; los referentes iberoamericanos de la AMI son Ignacio Aguaded, Luis Miguel Romero Rodríguez, Rosa García Ruiz, Amor Pérez Rodríguez.
Aprendizaje invertido como herramienta educativa potenciadora para mejorar la lengua inglesa
Authors: Guayasamín Katherine , Inga Esteban
Published: December 2023

Este trabajo examina la eficacia del Flipped Learning (FL) como metodología para la enseñanza de asignaturas de inglés a alumnos de séptimo curso. El estudio utiliza un proceso histórico descriptivo y una encuesta de escala Likert para evaluar las percepciones de los estudiantes sobre el FL. Los resultados revelan que el FL es una metodología eficaz que mejora el compromiso, la motivación y los resultados de aprendizaje de los estudiantes.El estudio sugiere que FL promueve un entorno de aprendizaje activo y atractivo y anima a los estudiantes a apropiarse de su proceso de aprendizaje. El profesor sigue siendo el principal facilitador, guiando a los estudiantes y proporcionando una evaluación continua y práctica. La investigación muestra que la aplicación del modelo FL fomenta la participación de los estudiantes y la interacción con el profesor, lo que mejora el compromiso de los estudiantes.La sección de metodología de este artículo ilustra los procesos seguidos para recopilar datos de un proceso histórico descriptivo a partir de un análisis bibliométrico previo. El enfoque experimental mediante una encuesta con escala Likert ayuda a calibrar las percepciones y opiniones de los estudiantes, lo que constituye un método eficaz de recogida de datos. A partir de un proceso sintético y analítico, los resultados muestran que la FL es un enfoque didáctico innovador que puede mejorar la motivación de los estudiantes y los resultados del aprendizaje. El artículo sugiere que los profesores diseñen y apliquen estrategias pedagógicas innovadoras.
Conflicto escolar frente al desempeño académico: un tema que debe ser estudiado
Authors: Medranda Josselyn , Contreras Melanny , Obaco Edgar
Published: December 2023

Los conflictos escolares y el bajo rendimiento académico son un problema relevante dentro del contexto educativo; estas problemáticas aún no han sido resueltas, tornándolas como un tema necesario de investigar. Este estudio tiene el objetivo de indagar la influencia de la conflictividad escolar en el rendimiento académico. Se utilizó un enfoque de tipo cuantitativo, un método deductivo y una investigación correlacional-descriptiva con diseño no experimental-transversal. Se determinó una población de 1096 sujetos, 38 docentes y 1058 estudiantes, y una muestra de 134 sujetos, 38 docentes y 96 estudiantes del décimo año de EGB. Para la toma de datos se utilizó el cuestionario de conflictividad escolar CUVE 3-ESO de Álvarez et al. (2013) dirigido a docentes, y otro dirigido a estudiantes denominado Prueba Ser, elaborado por el Instituto Nacional de Evaluación Educativa (INEVAL, 2016). Los resultados revelan que existe un nivel medio de conflictividad, donde también, se determinó una puntuación de 3,14 puntos sobre 10, dando a entender que existe un nivel bajo de rendimiento académico; al establecer una relación entre los objetos de estudio, se evidenció que estadísticamente no existe una relación significativa entre las mismas. En conclusión, se estableció que la conflictividad académica no incide sobre el rendimiento académico, pero, dichos conflictos al encontrarse en un nivel medio y al no ser atendidos a tiempo, tienden a repercutir en el desempeño escolar.
Dialogue between Buddhism and Science: from the Hard Issues about Consciousness to the Study of the Phenomenon of Tukdam Postmortem Meditation
Authors:   Institute of Philosophy, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Belimova Vlada
Published: December 2023

The analysis of the dialogue between the world’s philosophical cultures in recent years has been focused on the study of a special space “inter”, or “interspace”, which can be regarded as a metaphor of the “meeting place” of different cultures and approaches. Therefore, understanding the way this space is organized, its laws and principles is a precondition for the interaction of cultures and their mutual enrichment. In particular, the concept of “interspace” is analysed by the Vienna school of intercultural philosophy (B. Saal, B. Boteva-Richter, N. Weidtmann). Such characteristics as openness (the inclusion into the philosophical knowledge any existing traditions of thought), anti-hierarchy (“Cognitive Modesty”) and dynamics have been revealed. The dynamics in the framework of philosophy manifests itself as philosophical talk in the forms of the first-person monologue addressed to the audience, the dialogue in which the voice is given to more than one participant, as well as the polylogue – a special form of philosophical talk, which involves the cohabitation of multiple logics, rationalities, semantic positions, existences, and so on. The nature of “interspace” is refl ected in the framework of the dialogues on consciousness between Tibetan Buddhism and Western science. The paper reviews a brief story of their interaction, including the conferences, hold be the “Mind and Life” Institute, the project “Fundamental Knowledge: Dialogues of Russian and Buddhist Scholars”, and the study of physiological aspects of Buddhist contemplative practices. A signifi cant point to overcome the challenges on the way to understand each other (for example, such as the problem of translation, intellectual colonialism, etc.) has become the articulation of the “hard problem” of consciousness, as well as the concept of “neurophenomenology” (F. Varela). The paper provides a case study: it examines the methodological approach of Russian scientists that combines first- and third-person perspectives in the study of contemplative practices (including postmortem tukdam meditation), which they develop in laboratories located in Tantric monasteries in India. Based on this, it is suggested that an intercultural philosophy approach is promising for solving the “hard problem of consciousness”.
The Role of the Russian Language in the Formation and Promotion of Russia's Traditional Values
Authors:   Novosibirsk State University of Economics and Management, Russian Federation, Vranchan Elena
Published: December 2023

The article considers the role of the Russian language in the formation and promotion of traditional Russian spiritual and moral values of the nation. The object of the study is the linguocultural potential of the Russian language. The subject of the study is the building of value links between language and the elements that form the model of worldview pentabasis: ‘man’, ‘family’, ‘society’, ‘state’, ‘country’. The study reveals that for a person, language acts as an instructor, giving instructions on how to choose the verbal code of communication that will be most appropriate in specifi c circumstances of communication. For the family, the native language is a guide to culture, providing a link between generations through family traditions, folklore and stories of world literature. For society, the Russian language acts as an indicator of its state, because it quickly reacts to changes and easily adapts to the new reality. For the state, the Russian language is an instrument of ‘soft’ power, contributing to strengthening the unity of the multinational Russian people and enhancing Russia’s cultural presence in the world. For the country, the native language is an effective means of civic and patriotic education for young people. The analysis of sources on the topic of the study allows us to conclude that in the context of modern globalization processes, the Russian language and the languages of the peoples of the Russian Federation are subject to negative infl uence. Among the negative factors affecting the development of Russian languages are the following: the targeted penetration of English into all spheres of activity, a decline in the general level of language profi ciency, and following the global language trends. To neutralize the infl uence of negative factors on the language, an effective language policy is being developed. It is aimed at supporting the growth of interest in the native language and culture, as well as at preserving, protecting and revitalizing the languages of smallnumbered peoples of Russia. For example, the Russian-language platforms for online learning are spreading, a new trend – linguistic (language) ecology – is developing, and scientifi c centers for the preservation and revival of Russian languages are now operating.
Translation and Validation of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index in the Moroccan Dialect
Authors: Oneib Bouchra , Filali Abdelilah El , Abda Naima
Published: December 2023

Background and Objective The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) is a standardized self-administered instrument used to evaluate subjective sleep quality. The objective of our study was to translate this scale into Moroccan dialect and assess its reliability and validity among healthy and non-clinical individuals.Methods The original version of the PSQI was translated into Moroccan dialect following the standard guidelines. The final version was administered to 120 healthy volunteers (medical students, nursing staff, and doctors). The participants filled out the final questionnaire containing the PSQI translated version and the Insomnia Severity Index validated in Moroccan dialect two times within 10 days. We studied the acceptability and internal reliability of the scale by using the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. With respect to the test-retest reliability, we used the intra-class correlation coefficient (95% confidence interval) and the kappa coefficient. Convergent validity was studied by the Pearson’s correlation coefficient between the Insomnia Severity Index total score and the PSQI total score.Results The translated version of the scale was quite acceptable. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was 0.61. The intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.61 (95% CI 0.491–0.707), while the kappa coefficient was 0.77. The correlations between the items of each questionnaire and its score showed good to strong positive correlations. The majority of the correlations between the components and the total score were greater than 0.30, and they ranged from 0.302 to 0.481. The analysis of convergent validity showed significant correlations between the Insomnia Severity Index score and the global score of the translated the PSQI.Conclusions The Moroccan version of PSQI shows good validity and reliability compared to the original English version among the general population. We should further test its validity in patients with psychiatric disorders.
Oral Appliance Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Clinical Benefits and Limitations
Authors: Lee Yeongrok , Lee Jae Yong , Choi Ji Ho
Published: December 2023

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition characterized by recurrent upper airway obstruction during sleep. It is associated with a wide range of symptoms and complications. Management includes positive airway pressure (PAP), upper airway surgery, oral appliance therapy, positional therapy, and weight loss. Oral appliance therapy treats OSA through direct expansion of the upper airway or indirectly by preventing its collapse. Its effectiveness in improving apnea-hypopnea index and oxygen desaturation is gaining wider approval and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine currently recommend oral appliance as an alternative therapy for those who are unable to PAP therapy. To achieve maximum benefits, it is essential to evaluate factors that can affect treatment outcomes as well as create devices tailored to the individual patient’s dentition and capable of manipulating the degree of mandible advancement. While most are minor and transient, patients should always be warned about the potential adverse effects on mastication and mandibular joint as they can negatively influence treatment compliance. Although PAP shows superior results in improving polysomnography parameters, oral appliance therapy displays comparable health outcomes and greater adherence. Additional studies on establishing patient selection, optimal titration procedure, and measuring objective adherence will further improve oral appliance therapy acceptance.
A mathematical model for the formation of oscillation marks in steelmaking
Authors:   Departamento de Ciencias Básicas-Universidad Nacional de Barranca, Perú., Zambrano Fernández Marcos
Published: December 2023

Oscillation marks are defects found on the surface of the final product in the steelmaking industry. In this research, the temperature of a lubricant known as flux that lies inside of the mould is investigated due to its importance in the formation of the oscillation marks. This temperature that decreases in time is obtained numerically via the finite-volume method by using the Openfoam software.
The region of the unit Euclidean sphere that admits a class of (r, s)-linear Weingarten hypersurfaces
Authors:   Departamento de Matemática, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande 58.109-970, Campina Grande, Paraiba, Brazil., Lázaro Velásquez Marco Antonio
Published: December 2023

In the unit Euclidean sphere Sn+1, we deal with a class of hypersurfaces that were characterized in [23] as the critical points of a variational problem, the so-called (r, s)-linear Weingarten hypersurfaces (0 ≤ r ≤s ≤ n−1); namely, the hypersurfaces of Sn+1 that has a linear combination arHr+1+...+asHs+1 of their higher order mean curvatures Hr+1 and Hs+1 being a real constant, where ar,..., ar are nonnegative real numbers (with at least one non zero). By assuming a geometric constraint involving the higher order mean curvatures of these hypersurfaces, we prove a uniqueness result for strongly stable (r, s)-linear Weingarten hypersurfaces immersed in a certain region determined by a geodesic sphere of Sn+1. We also establish a nonexistence result in another region of Sn+1 for strongly stable Weingarten (r, s)-linear hypersurfaces.
The Frobenius endomorphism to Elliptic Curves and same properties
Authors:   Departamento de Matemática, UNESP, IIha Solteira, Sao Paulo, Brasil., Apaza Rodriguez Jaime Edmundo
Published: December 2023

In this work we present the Frobenius endomorphism for Elliptical Curves defined over finite fields and some of their properties relative to their kernel and the condition of separability.
Relationship Between the Cantor-Bendixson Derivative and the Algebra of Sets
Authors:   Escuela de Ciencias Físicas y Matemática, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador., Merino Andrés , Heredia F. Sebastián ,   Posgrado Conjunto en Ciencias Matemáticas UNAM-UMSNH, Morelia, Michoacán, México.
Published: December 2023

This article provides a detailed analysis of the relationship between the Cantor-Bendixson derivative and set containment, as well as the standard set operations of union and intersection. In particular, it is shown that the Cantor-Bendixson derivative is increasing with respect to set containment and, under suitable hypotheses, generates a decreasing family of sets. On the other hand, we study both the derivative of a union and the derivative of an intersection, under different restrictions on the cardinality of the family of sets being operated on, while taking into account the order of derivative being performed.
A characterization of the natural isomorphism of bifunctors
Authors:   Universidad de Lima, Lima-Perú., Mejía Alemán Carlos , Cortez Gutiérrez Milton Milciades ,   Universidad Nacional del Santa, Chimbote-Perú., Taipe Huamaní Emerson Lech ,   Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima-Perú.
Published: December 2023

We are going to characterize the natural isomorphism between the bifunctors of the examples 2.13 and 2.14, for that it is enough to show that η and ζ of the lemma 3.1 are natural isomorphisms.
Changes in attitudes, beliefs, and experiences related to pregnancy during graduate medical education training from 2005 to 2021
Authors: Warner Lindsay , Hunter Guevara Lindsay , Watson Andrea , Farmer Sara , Mehta Ramila , Homme Jason
Published: December 2023

Today, 50% of medical students are women, and residency and fellowship training years overlap with peak times for starting families. The authors describe attitudes toward pregnancy during residency and fellowship and report pregnancy rates and complications for female residents and resident partners across several decades. A web-based survey was emailed to 1,057 residents in 2005 (period 1) and 1,860 residents in 2021 (period 2). Anonymous surveys were sent to all trainees including pregnant trainees, affected co-trainees and trainee partners. Resident attitudes and pregnancy characteristics were compared between groups using the chi-square (χ2) test for categorical variables and the Kruskal-Wallis test for ordinal variables. A total of 442 residents (41.8%) responded to the 2005 survey, and 525 (28.2%) responded to the 2021 survey. Most residents who covered for a pregnant resident had positive feelings about covering for their colleagues during both time periods, although more positive attitudes were present during the period 2. Only about 10% of residents received compensation for their coverage during both time periods. Among residents with a pregnancy during training (i.e., themselves or partners), most characterized having a baby in training as “somewhat difficult” or “very difficult” at both time periods. Pregnancy complication rates were 33% and 44% for training years 2005 and 2021. As medical education evolves, training programs should be proactive in creating structured support systems for pregnant residents and resident partners to minimize adverse maternal and fetal outcomes and to improve training programs. Future studies are needed to elucidate the causality of higher-than-expected pregnancy complication rates.