bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
On the expediency of introducing a long-term pension savings program
Authors: Агеева Е.В.
Published: April 2024

Цель работы – попытаться оценить своевременность и целесообразность введения в действие Программы долгосрочных пенсионных сбережений, которая стартовала в стране с 1 января 2024 года. В статье приведены статистические данные о результатах Программы софинансирования пенсионных накоплений 2008 года и данные о развитии рынка негосударственного пенсионного обеспечения. Сделан вывод о слабой готовности населения к включению в программу долгосрочных сбережений из-за низкой осведомленности и отсутствию свободных денежных средств.

For more than twenty years of pension reform in the Russian Federation, the country has not been able to form an understanding and willingness of our fellow citizens to be responsible for their retirement future. Only a small part of the population forms targeted pension savings in one way or another. The purpose of the work is to try to assess the timeliness and expediency of the introduction of a long–term pension Savings Program, which started in the country on January 1, 2024. The article presents statistical data on the results of the 2008 Pension Savings Co-financing Program and provides data on the development of the non-state pension provision market. It is concluded that the population is poorly prepared to be included in the long-term savings program due to low awareness and lack of available funds.
Integration of data analytics and machine learning methods into logistics systems management: improving sustainability and operational efficiency
Authors: Мирончук В.А. , Золкин А.Л. , Поскряков И.А. , Куныгина Л.В.
Published: April 2024

Предметом статьи является анализ управления цепями поставок, исследование возникающих сложностей в этой сфере, разбор разнообразных управленческих подходов, оценка устойчивости цепей поставок в современных условиях, а также изучение методик их оптимизации с последующим детализированным рассмотрением этапов реализации. Особое внимание уделяется анализу модели прогнозирования спроса на основе Python, подчеркиваются возможности данного языка программирования для повышения операционной эффективности, совершенствования логистических процессов и улучшения уровня клиентского сервиса в рамках цепи поставок.

The subject of the article is the analysis of supply chain management, the study of emerging difficulties in this area, the analysis of various management approaches, the assessment of the stability of supply chains in modern conditions, as well as the study of methods for their optimization, followed by a detailed review of the stages of implementation. Special attention is paid to the analysis of the demand forecasting model based on Python, the possibilities of this programming language for increasing operational efficiency, improving logistics processes and improving the level of customer service within the supply chain are emphasized.
Analysis of the impact of digital technologies on international trade
Authors: Мирончук В.А. , Золкин А.Л. , Маринов А.Д. , Зайцев Е.П.
Published: April 2024

В статье осуществляется анализ трансформаций международной торговли под воздействием цифровизации на основе применения математического моделирования. Исследование направлено на выявление корреляции между уровнем интеграции цифровых технологий в экономике отдельных стран и изменениями в объемах их внешнеторговых операций. Путем модельного анализа предпринята попытка количественной оценки воздействия цифровой трансформации на динамику торговых потоков и экономические связи на межгосударственном уровне. Результаты исследования демонстрируют, что внедрение цифровых технологий коррелирует с положительными сдвигами в международной торговле, способствуя снижению трансакционных издержек, увеличению операционной эффективности и генерации новых торговых возможностей. Анализ подтверждает, что цифровая экосистема обеспечивает предприятиям значительные конкурентные преимущества, обусловленные улучшением доступа к информации, повышением скорости обработки данных и использованием передовых технологических решений. Также рассматриваются потенциальные направления для оптимизации и развития торговых процессов на основе цифровых инноваций, что представляет собой значимый вклад в понимание механизмов цифровой экономики в контексте глобальной торговли.

The article analyzes the transformations of international trade under the influence of digitalization based on the application of mathematical modeling. The study aims to identify a correlation between the level of integration of digital technologies in the economies of individual countries and changes in the volume of their foreign trade operations. Through model analysis, an attempt has been made to quantify the impact of digital transformation on the dynamics of trade flows and economic ties at the interstate level. The results of the study demonstrate that the introduction of digital technologies correlates with positive developments in international trade, contributing to lower transaction costs, increased operational efficiency and the generation of new trading opportunities. The analysis confirms that the digital ecosystem provides enterprises with significant competitive advantages due to improved access to information, increased data processing speed and the use of advanced technological solutions. Potential directions for optimizing and developing trade processes based on digital innovations are also considered, which represents a significant contribution to understanding the mechanisms of the digital economy in the context of global trade.
Comprehensive analysis of the perfumery and cosmetics market in Russia
Authors: Суркина Ю.П.
Published: April 2024

Статья представляет собой комплексный анализ парфюмерно-косметического рынка в России. В ней рассматриваются основные тренды и динамика развития рынка в последние годы, а также факторы, влияющие на его состояние. Проведен анализ спроса на парфюмерно-косметическую продукцию в России, выделены основные тенденции и предпочтения. Сделаны выводы о состоянии и перспективах развития и дальнейшем потенциале роста парфюмерно-косметического рынка в России.

The article is a comprehensive analysis of the perfumery and cosmetics market in Russia. It examines the main trends and dynamics of the market development in recent years, as well as factors affecting its condition. The analysis of demand for perfumery and cosmetic products in Russia is carried out, the main trends and preferences are highlighted. Conclusions are drawn about the state and prospects of development and further growth potential of the perfumery and cosmetics market in Russia.
The effect of the indirect cost allocation method on the cost of an individual product
Authors: Боташева Л.С. , Меремшаова А.А. , Кордик Ю.Д.
Published: April 2024

Научная статья посвящена изучению влияния метода распределения косвенных затрат на себестоимость отдельного продукта. В современных условиях учета и управления затратами на производство это является важной задачей для предприятий всех отраслей экономики. В статье рассматриваются различные подходы к распределению косвенных затрат, их влияние на окончательную себестоимость продукции и эффективность использования ресурсов предприятия. Приводятся результаты анализа исследований и практические рекомендации по выбору оптимального метода распределения затрат для минимизации себестоимости и увеличения прибыли.

The scientific article is devoted to the study of the influence of the method of distribution of indirect costs on the cost of an individual product. In modern conditions of accounting and management of production costs, this is an important task for enterprises in all sectors of the economy. The article discusses various approaches to the allocation of indirect costs, their impact on the final cost of production and the efficiency of using enterprise resources. The results of the research analysis and practical recommendations on choosing the optimal method of cost allocation to minimize cost and increase profits are presented.
Foreign economic activity of the subjects of the Russian Federation in modern realities
Authors: Лиликова О.С. , Соловьев Д.Ю.
Published: April 2024

В статье анализируется развитие внешнеэкономической деятельности субъектов Российской Федерации, рассматриваются ключевые аспекты нормативно-правового регулирования в данной сфере на региональном уровне. Для развития потенциала регионов в области внешнеэкономической деятельности необходима поддержка со стороны государства, осуществляемая через реализацию определенных специальных программ и совершенствование законодательства.

This article highlights the development of foreign economic activity of the subjects of the Russian Federation, the key aspects of regulatory regulation in this area at the regional level. To develop the potential of the regions in the field of foreign economic activity, support from the state is necessary, carried out through the implementation of certain special programs and improvement of legislation.
Crisis responders in Sri Lanka: Exploring impact and treatment considerations through the perspectives of mental health professionals
Authors: Raneesha De Silvaa  , Jane L. Ireland  , Philip Birch  , Carol A. Ireland  , Michael Lewis  , Methma Atapattu
Published: April 2024

Purpose – South Asian mental health professionals were invited to identify influences on mental health symptom severity among responders during crisis events in Sri Lanka. Further consideration was given to the treatment that could be applied to improve the mental wellbeing of such individuals. Methodology – Twenty-nine mental health professionals (14 civilian and 15 military based) completed a semi-structured interview that incorporated a guided discussion on the mental health experiences observed in crisis responders.  Key findings – Thematic Analysis was conducted, yielding two categories. The first understanding from mental health professionals of the impact of trauma that crisis responders in Sri Lanka can experience providing 10 themes capturing the diversity of impact on mental health and social structures. The second category was effective intervention for crisis mental health responders and yielded two main themes. A number of subthemes underpinned each theme across the two categories. Originality – The current study is one of the first to explore mental health symptomology and treatment considerations for crisis responders in a South Asian sample, through the perspective of mental health responders.
Growth And Food Habits Of Red Snapper (Lutjanus Malabaricus) Catched In The Waters Of Central Mamuju, Makassar Strait
Authors: Dananjaya IWK Kantun , Ernawaty Ernawaty , Cahyono Indra
Published: April 2024

Red snapper is a basic fish that has economic value with intensive use and high market demand, so it is thought to have undergone biological changes. In this regard, the research aims to analyze the size distribution, growth and food habits of red snapper caught in Mamuju waters. This research is classified as a survey type with data sources from fishermen's catches. The results showed that the average size distribution of red snapper from Kambunong was ± 36.93 cm for males and ± 44.65 cm for females, Babana ± 29.81 cm for males and ± 41.14 cm for females, Pangale ± 31.45 cm for males and ± 33.75 cm female. The growth pattern of samples from Pangale and Kambunong was negative allometric, while Babana had a positive allometric pattern. The main types of food are white shrimp, tiger prawns, lencam fish, crab and lobster while cuttlefish is a complementary food. To catch red snapper, both males and females should use red snapper as their main food
Child Sexual Abuse in Nigeria: A Systematic Review
Authors:   Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sheffield, England, Ifayomi Moninuola , Ali Parveen ,   Department of Nursing and Gender-Based Violence, University of Sheffield, England, Ellis Katie ,   Department of Child, Family Health and Wellbeing, University of Sheffield, England
Published: April 2024

Child sexual abuse is a major social and public health issue which creates short- and long-lasting impacts on victims, families, and socie
Effects of Teacher Training in Mathematics on Public Secondary School Students’ Academic Performance in Bamenda III Subdivision – Cameroon
Authors: Nkepah Beyoh Dieudone , Njang Akwo Stella
Published: April 2024

This study set out to determine the effects of teacher training in mathematics on public secondary school students’ academic performance in Bamenda III subdivision. The study adopted the descriptive survey and expost-facto research designs. The population of the study was made up of 45 mathematics teachers from the five public secondary schools in Bamenda III subdivision. The sample was selected using the purposive sampling technique. Specifically, the total population sampling method was employed due to the small size of the population. Data was collected using a self-designed questionnaire for mathematics teachers. The data collected was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Specifically, means, correlation and coefficient of determination were used to answer the research questions while p-value and regression analysis were used in testing the hypotheses at the 0.05 level of significance. The findings of this study revealed that teacher professional development, in-service training in mathematics and teaching practice in mathematics all significantly affect secondary school students’ academic performance in Bamenda III subdivision. Consequently, it was recommended that education authorities in Cameroon should develop programs aimed at training and re-training teachers to enable them update their knowledge, teaching skills, and learn new teaching strategies that enhance the teaching learning process. Also, the education authorities should encourage all mathematics teachers to develop themselves through in-service training, regular attendance of mathematics workshops, seminars and conferences.
IoT based Women Safety Smart System Development
Authors: Shaheen  , A. Supriya  , CH. Ajay  , B. Keerthana  , B. Srivani
Published: April 2024

Designing an effective system for women's safety is essential for reducing crimes against women and prosecuting the guilty. Women harassment at workplace, public transport etc., has been a rising concern all over the world. An early action and proper mechanism could reduce the number of crimes against women. The development of a Women Safety Smart System within the Internet of Things (IoT) domain represents a significant advancement in leveraging technology to address the pressing issue of women's safety. This paper outlines the design, implementation, and potential impact of such a system, which integrates IoT devices, sensors, and data analytics to create a proactive safety infrastructure. Key components of the system include IoT-enabled wearables, smart surveillance and monitoring systems, a dedicated mobile application, and predictive analytics capabilities. These components work synergistically to provide real-time monitoring, timely intervention, and community engagement in ensuring the safety and well-being of women. By harnessing IoT technology, this system offers a scalable and adaptable solution to mitigate risks, empower women, and foster societal change. The paper discusses the benefits, challenges, and future directions of Women Safety Smart Systems in the IoT domain, highlighting their potential to transform safety paradigms and promote inclusivity and equality in urban environments.
Distributed Computing: Patterns & Future for Businesses
Authors: Renu Narwal  , Chirag Chaudhary  , Tanya Chaudhary  , Gagan
Published: April 2024

In the digital age, cloud computing has emerged as a linchpin technology reshaping the landscape of business operations. This paper embarks on a comprehensive exploration of cloud computing, spanning its evolutionary journey, current market trends, and future trajectories. By delving into historical developments, contemporary dynamics, and emerging paradigms, this study provides a nuanced understanding of cloud computing's transformative impact on businesses. Moreover, it offers actionable insights for navigating the evolving landscape and capitalizing on emerging opportunities
Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity
Authors: Abhishek Gautam  , Aditya Prakash  , Gariyas Kaushal
Published: April 2024

The usage of Internet as increased with time ,but with the increase in usage of internet ,the cases of Cybercrime has also gone up. However, with increase of artificial intelligence ,the companies and business are starting to look for AI tools to help against cybercrime .AI is becoming an essential component of every business. Cybercrime is one of the important sectors where AI has begun demonstrating valuable inputs. It is due to the fact that AI is faster than humans to take action and make an alternate plan of action to protect business and send warning against cybercrime. We will discuss recent cyber crime and how AI is used in the industry to defend itself in the long run
Tailoring Management Education – Insights from a Two-Decade Longitudinal Study of Iranian EMBA Programs
Authors: Latifi Fariba , Kiani Isar
Published: April 2024

This paper investigates the evolving subject areas required in management programs within business schools over a two-decade period through a survey of Iranian managers. The study identifies six clusters of subject areas and visually presents the evolving learning needs. It addresses the significance of the marketability and employability of graduates from management programs, contextualizing management education, fostering adaptability, and conducting cross-cultural studies. The paper discusses limitations and offers recommendations for future research, including the impact of cultural and contextual factors on management education. It argues that in today's rapidly changing business landscape, management programs must adopt a comprehensive and flexible approach to meet the diverse learning needs of managers from various backgrounds, ensuring the continued relevance and effectiveness of management education in preparing future leaders to address the dynamic business challenges.
Effects of Cartoon-Incorporated Instructional Strategy on Students´ Achievement on Ecology in Delta State
Authors: ADAMS Vivian Akpevwe
Published: April 2024

While educators emphasize that the knowledge of ecology is important to man’s progress, researchers have noted that the learning of ecology related concepts is relatively difficult. As part of the contribution to arrest the situation, this study was designed to determine the effects of cartoon-incorporated instructional strategy on students´ achievement on ecology in Delta State. The designed employed for this study is a quasi-experimental non- equivalent control group’s pre-test and post-test design. The study was carried out in four randomly selected co-educational secondary schools in the three senatorial district of Delta State. The sample for the study consisted of 235 (SSII) students from four randomly selected intact classes in the sampled schools. Data for the study were collected using the Biology Achievement test (BAT). The instrument was subjected to face and content validity. The four intact classes were assigned to experimental group and control group respectively. Research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation. Hypotheses were tested using inferential statistics t-test and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) at 0.05 level of significance. Findings from the study revealed that cartoon-incorporated instructional strategy enhanced student’s achievement of Ecology more than the lecture method of teaching. Recommendation and suggestion for further study were made based on the findings of the study.
Sobre os ossos dos mortos e o impasse das formas na contemporaneidade
Authors: Prusch Vinícius de Oliveira
Published: April 2024

O artigo apresenta uma análise do romance polonês Sobre os ossos dos mortos, publicado em 2009 por Olga Tokarczuk. O foco está nos impasses da estética em tempos de pós-modernidade, neoliberalismo e crise climática, tendo-se como argumento central a ideia de que o livro arma e desarma, constantemente, certas construções utópicas e certos mecanismos fetichizados, ocupando, assim, uma posição ambivalente diante do mundo contemporâneo. Desse modo, interesse especial é dado às contradições internas do romance, que podem, apesar dos seus limites, mostrarem-se reveladoras.
Photosynthesis, growth, and yield in strawberry with sheep manure compost and peat
Authors: Calderón-Zavala Guillermo , López-García Reyes , Alvarado-Raya Horacio E. , Jaen-Contreras David , Vaquera-Huerta Humberto
Published: April 2024

Compost allows for sustainable handle of home organic residuals and decreases cost production of small-scale horticultural systems. The objective of this research was to analyze the effect of compost addition to soilless media on the growth, yield, and physiology of three strawberry cultivars. The Mexican cultivars ‘Jacona’ and ‘Zamorana’ and the commercial ‘Festival’ were grown inside a glasshouse on either of two media mixtures: peat+perlite (1:1; v/v) or compost+peat+perlite (2:1:1; v/v). Compost was made of sheep manure and the Steiner solution was the mineral source. Readings of photosynthesis rate, stomatal conductance, transpiration rate, SPAD units were performed periodically and dry weight from organs was determined six times. The addition of compost resulted in less total plant dry weight during the fruiting season and lower SPAD values throughout the experiment; however, photosynthesis was affected by compost only just before fruiting period compared with plants growing without compost. Dry matter remobilization during fruiting apparently explains the lack of effect of compost on total plant yield. As a conclusion, SPAD units and total plant dry matter are negatively affected by sheep manure compost during strawberry fruiting, but total plant yield is not affected by compost apparently explained by dry matter remobilization in the plant from roots and leaves to fruits.
(Des)penalización del uso de la hoja de coca entre comunidades andinas y migrantes del norte de Chile
Authors: Fernández Droguett Francisca , Berrios Osores María Victoria , Díaz Ugarte Manuel Antonio
Published: April 2024

Reflexión en torno a los procesos históricos de penalización del uso de la hoja de coca por parte de comunidades andinas y migrantes del norte de Chile, y los actuales aportes desde el peritaje antropológico para su despenalización en el marco del pluralismo jurídico, situando y contextualizando culturalmente su consumo. Este artículo tiene por objetivo realizar una sistematización bibliográfica respecto de su origen mítico e histórico en el mundo andino, sus diversos usos (culinario, médico, ritual), para luego abordar su penalización (en tanto insumo de la cocaína) y la defensa del uso de la hoja de coca considerando la realización de los peritajes antropológicos que se han ejecutado por parte de la Defensoría Penal Pública del norte grande de Chile.
The Traditional Beliefs Inhibiting Uptake of Education in Kajiado Community During the 21st Century
Authors: Njati Ibuathu C. , Abel Ogachi
Published: April 2024

Are there particular cultures that are more adequate than others in the sense that they are perceived relevant during the 21st century of globalization? If so, which are the possible criteria to determine that certain cultures are adequate and have the power to change peoples’ identities? The study sought to address issues on traditional beliefs inhibiting uptake of education in Kajiado community during the 21st century. The objectives were to: establish cultural beliefs affecting education among the Kajiado community members and find out the youths’ attitude towards various cultural practices affecting their contemporary ways of life. The study used survey design with cluster random sampling yielding 90 participants who responded to questionnaires and interview schedules. Female genital mutilation (42%), early marriage (30%) and child labour (23%) were cited as the most retrogressive culture. The study concluded that sensitization of community members against negative cultural beliefs be done through public barazas, community-based organizations, churches, schools, local television and radio stations, socio media and print media platforms. It was recommended that Nyumba Kumi initiative monitor homes under their jurisdiction to prevent female genital mutilation practitioners and consumers of their services from taking place.
ENHANCING GLOBAL ECONOMIC INCLUSION WITH FINTECH INNOVATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY
Authors: Glory Ugochi Ebirim  , Beryl Odonkor
Published: April 2024

The objective of this paper is to explore the transformative role of financial technology (fintech) innovations in enhancing global economic inclusion. Recognizing the persistent barriers that impede access to financial services for marginalized communities worldwide, this study employs qualitative case studies across several economies. The research methodology includes the examination of mobile payment systems, blockchain-based solutions, and digital banking platforms to assess their impact on financial inclusivity.
Key findings indicate that fintech innovations significantly lower the cost of delivering financial services and expand their accessibility, especially in remote areas lacking traditional banking infrastructure. Notably, mobile payment systems have empowered individuals by facilitating peer-to-peer transactions and enabling micro-lending practices. Blockchain technology has further enhanced transparency and security, encouraging higher usage rates among underserved populations.
The paper concludes that while fintech innovations hold substantial potential to drive economic inclusion, challenges such as regulatory frameworks, digital literacy, and infrastructure still require comprehensive strategies to maximize their impact. It suggests that ongoing collaboration between governments, technology providers, and financial institutions is crucial to developing inclusive fintech ecosystems that not only promote access but also ensure the sustainability and scalability of financial services globally.
Keywords:  Fintech, Financial Inclusion, Emerging Markets, Accessibility Barriers, Mobile Payments, Digital Banking, Blockchain, Digital Divide
Rôle modérateur de la dépendance alimentaire sur la sévérité des problématiques alimentaires
Authors: Beaupré Juliette , Gingras Félicie , Jobin Alycia , Legendre Maxime , Bégin Catherine
Published: April 2024

Plusieurs évidences suggèrent que la dépendance alimentaire (DA) augmente la sévérité des symptômes de trouble des conduites alimentaires (TCA), surtout lorsqu’en comorbidité avec le trouble accès hyperphagiques (TAH). L’objectif était d’examiner l’effet modérateur de la DA sur la sévérité des comportements alimentaires et des déterminants psychologiques en fonction d’un diagnostic de TCA. Les participants (n=193) ont été recrutés au Centre d’expertise Poids, Image et Alimentation puis catégorisés selon la présence d’un TCA (TAH, TCA non-spécifié ou sans diagnostic) et de DA. Différents questionnaires auto-rapportés mesuraient les comportements alimentaires, les traumatismes interpersonnels vécus à l’enfance, la régulation émotionnelle, les traits de la personnalité et l'impulsivité. Sans tenir compte de la DA, les résultats montrent plus de désinhibition alimentaire et de susceptibilité à la faim pour le groupe TAH comparativement au groupe sans diagnostic. La DA, quant à elle, est associée à plus de désinhibition, de stratégies de régulation non-adaptatives et de traumatismes pour le groupe sans diagnostic, moins de coopération pour le groupe TCA non-spécifié ainsi que moins d’autodétermination et plus de stratégies de régulation non-adaptatives pour le groupe TAH. L’évaluation de la DA en complémentarité avec l’évaluation diagnostique des TCA permet de mieux saisir la sévérité de la pathologie.
Symptômes psychologiques et orientation mentale des parents et fonctions exécutives chez l’enfant
Authors: Massicotte Julien , St-Onge Raphaëlle , Thériault-Couture Frédéric , Matte-Gagné Celia
Published: April 2024

Les fonctions exécutives (FE) sont cruciales pour le fonctionnement optimal de l’enfant dans plusieurs sphères. Ainsi, il est important d’identifier les facteurs qui interviennent dans leur développement. Cette étude a pour but de mieux comprendre les relations entre les symptômes psychologiques des deux parents et les FE de l’enfant ainsi que le rôle médiateur de l’orientation mentale parentale dans ces relations. Elle compte la participation de 162 familles. À six mois post-partum, les symptômes psychologiques et l’orientation mentale des deux parents ont été mesurés. À 19 mois, les FE de l’enfant ont été évaluées par trois tâches ciblant la flexibilité cognitive, l’inhibition et la mémoire de travail. Les résultats des analyses corrélationnelles révèlent d’abord que les symptômes psychologiques des parents ne sont pas associés aux FE de l’enfant. Toutefois, chez la mère, un plus grand nombre de symptômes psychologiques est associé à une moins bonne capacité d’orientation mentale et celle-ci est associée aux FE de l’enfant. Les résultats n’appuient pas le rôle médiateur de l’orientation mentale parentale dans la relation entre les symptômes psychologiques parentaux et les FE de l’enfant, mais appuient le rôle important de l’orientation mentale maternelle dans l’émergence des FE chez l’enfant.
Les stratégies d’adaptation des nouveaux parents en réponse à l’anxiété de leur coparent
Authors: Marois Élodie , Nadeau Karina , Ouellet Anne-Gabrielle , Bogza Laura-Mihaela , Pierce Tamarha
Published: April 2024

Problématique. Devenir parent peut susciter de l'anxiété chez certains. Cette anxiété peut avoir des répercussions sur la famille et devenir une source de stress pour le coparent. L’objectif de cette étude était d’explorer les stratégies d’adaptation employées par des pères et des mères pour faire face à l’anxiété de leur coparent lors de la transition à la parentalité. Méthode. Des entrevues réalisées avec six mères et quatre pères en transition à la parentalité ont sondé leur expérience liée aux stratégies d’adaptation employées. Une analyse thématique a été menée à l’aide d’une grille de codification élaborée sur la base du modèle intégratif Coping Circumplex Model (CCM). Résultats. La recherche de soutien envers autrui, la planification et la mise en action de solutions concrètes ainsi que l’inhibition ou l’évacuation des émotions sont des stratégies fréquemment rapportées par les parents qui composent avec un coparent anxieux lors de la transition à la parentalité. Les types de stratégies varient selon qu’ils visent un mieux-être personnel, du coparent/couple ou de sa famille. Retombées. Ces résultats invitent à considérer les répercussions de l’anxiété d’un coparent sur l’autre parent lors de la transition à la parentalité et les besoins des deux parents pour soutenir la famille.
L’effet de l’adhérence sur l’efficacité du traitement de l’insomnie chez les étudiants
Authors: Jacques Romane , Thériault Audrey
Published: April 2024

Le traitement standard de l'insomnie est la thérapie cognitivo-comportementale (TCC-I), qui implique le respect de règles comportementales rigoureuses. L’adhérence à ces règles semble être influente sur la réponse au traitement. Considérant que la population étudiante présente des particularités pouvant être incompatibles avec le respect de ces règles (p. ex. horaire fluctuant, conciliation travail et études), les résultats habituellement observés par la TCC-I pourraient être compromis. Pour la population étudiante, il apparait pertinent de s’intéresser à la relation entre l’adhérence et les résultats générés par différentes interventions. Dans cet essai randomisé et contrôlé, 31 étudiants de l’Université Laval sont assignés à un groupe recevant la TCC-I ou le mindfulness-based stress reduction. Il est attendu qu’une plus grande adhérence sera liée à une plus grande baisse des symptômes d’insomnie mesurés par l’Index de Sévérité de l’Insomnie, ainsi qu’à une plus grande baisse des symptômes reliés au stress mesurés par le Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Dans les deux interventions, des corrélations de Pearson révèlent des associations significatives seulement entre l’adhérence et la baisse du PSS. Considérant les effets éventuels de l’adhérence sur les résultats, cette étude possède des retombées importantes pour la communauté étudiante, qui pourrait bénéficier d'une offre de traitement plus personnalisée.
Connectivité fonctionnelle de l’hippocampe antérieur et postérieur dans l’épilepsie focale pharmaco-résistante
Authors: Pouliot Clémentine , Couture Florence , Roy Nicolas , Albouy Philippe
Published: April 2024

Dans le cadre d’un bilan pré-chirurgical pour des patients atteints d’épilepsie focale pharmaco-résistante (EFPR), des électrodes intracérébrales (stéréo-électroencéphalographie, SEEG) sont implantées permettant la stimulation intracrânienne et l’enregistrement des réponses cérébrales associées. Elles permettent de cibler la zone épileptogène (ZE) pour sa future résection. Cette chirurgie cible souvent l’hippocampe (HPC) et l’étude des profils de connectivités fonctionnelles permettra d’évaluer les potentiels effets délétères. Plusieurs études d’Imagerie par Résonance Magnétique fonctionnelle (IRMf) ont observé des profils de connectivité distincts pour l’hippocampe antérieur (HPCa) et postérieur (HPCp). La présente étude contribue à préciser cette distinction par une mesure directe de l’activité intracrânienne (SEEG) chez cinq patients atteints d’EFPR. Les données de SEEG ont été analysées pour extraire les aires cérébrales se synchronisant avec la stimulation électrique. Les résultats confirment partiellement les profils distincts observés en IRMf : l'HPCa se synchronise avec le gyrus frontal inférieur, le gyrus lingual et le lobe temporal et l'HPCp avec le gyrus cingulaire, le pôle temporal, l’opercule rolandique, le cortex préfrontal ventromédian et le lobe pariétal inférieur. Nos résultats montrant des profils de connectivités fonctionnelles distincts suggèrent qu’une résection de l'HPCa et l'HPCp pourraient entraîner des conséquences différentes sur le fonctionnement cognitif des patients post-chirurgie de l’épilepsie.
Teclistamab (Tecvayli)
Authors: CADTH
Published: April 2024

CADTH recommends that Tecvayli (teclistamab) be reimbursed by public drug plans for the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory (r/r) multiple myeloma (MM) who have received at least 3 prior lines of therapy, including a proteasome inhibitor (PI), an immunomodulatory drug (IMiD), and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody (mAb), and who have demonstrated disease progression on the last therapy if certain conditions are met.
Tecvayli should only be covered to treat adults with MM who have received at least 3 prior treatments, have disease that has not responded to their last treatment, and are in relatively good health. Tecvayli should not be reimbursed to treat those whose MM is affecting their brain or spinal cord or those showing signs that the tissue layers protecting the brain and spinal cord are affected by MM. It also should not be reimbursed in those with amyloidosis (a buildup of a protein, amyloid, in organs) that is not secondary to MM, and those with plasma cell leukemia.
Tecvayli should only be reimbursed if it is prescribed and administered by health professionals at treatment centres with adequate medical resources and personnel.
UPAYA MENGOPTIMALKAN AKTIVITAS BELAJAR KONSEP MONOHIBRID UNTUK BERLATIH BERPIKIR KRITIS MELALUI STRATEGI REACT
Authors: KARTIKASARI DARWATI
Published: April 2024

Efforts to think carefully in the learning process will provide students with critical thinking skills, namely: becoming strong problem solvers, mature decision makers, and will be more focused in analyzing the knowledge they already have. In this research, researchers used the REACT learning strategy as an effort to optimize learning activities to train critical thinking skills. A student has gone through an active learning process if he is able to demonstrate critical thinking skills, understand a problem, connect one information with other information, so that various perspectives emerge, and find a solution to a problem. In this research, the REACT strategy can optimize learning activities through cycle 1 with an achievement of 66.73% and an increase in learning activities in cycle 2 of 77.12%. The REACT strategy is also able to develop students' character to socialize in carrying out learning activities. With the development of fairly good social attitudes (74.62%), it also influences cognitive abilities with an achievement of 77%. Efforts to optimize learning activities accompanied by developing the affective domain resulted in competency test achievement of 81.52%. Thus, through the REACT strategy, learning activities can be increased which are able to build students' critical thinking skills to analyze "Monohybrid" questions thoroughly.
ABSTRAKUpaya berpikir cermat dalam proses belajar akan menjadi penghantar siswa memiliki kemampuan berpikir kritis, yaitu: menjadi pemecah masalah yang tangguh, pembuat keputusan yang matang, dan akan lebih terarah dalam menganalisa pengetahuan yang sudah dimilikinya. Dalam penelitian ini, peneliti menggunakan strategi pembelajaran REACT sebagai upaya mengoptimalkan aktivitas belajar untuk melatih keterampilan berpikir kritis. Seorang siswa sudah melalui proses belajar aktif jika ia mampu menunjukkan keterampilan berpikir kritis, memahami sebuah masalah, menghubungkan informasi satu dengan informasi lain, sehingga akan muncul berbagai perspektif, dan menemukan solusi dari suatu permasalahan. Dalam penelitian ini, strategi REACT dapat mengoptimalkan aktivitas belajar melalui siklus 1 dengan ketercapaian 66,73% dan tercapai peningkatan aktivitas belajar dalam sikus 2 sebesar 77,12%. Strategi REACT juga mampu mengembangkan karakter siswa untuk bersosialisasi dalam melakukan aktivitas belajar. Dengan berkembangnya sikap sosial yang cukup baik (74,62%), berpengaruh pula terhadap kemampuan kognitif dengan ketercapaian 77%. Upaya mengoptimalkan aktivitas belajar dengan diiringi pengembangan ranah afektif memperoleh ketercapaian uji kompetensi sebesar 81,52%. Dengan demikian melalui strategi REACT, dapat meningkatkan aktivitas belajar yang mampu membangun kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa untuk menganalisis soal-soal “Monohibrid” secara tuntas.
CIÊNCIAS SOCIAIS: O PAPEL DO SOCIÓLOGO NA EDUCAÇÃO BRASILEIRA
Authors: Souza Keli Dutra Savian , Souza Fábio Rodriângelo Moreira , Parise Alexsandro Garcia  , Parise Andieile Garcia , Teixeira Andria da Silva , Pacheco Alice Leonardi
Published: April 2024

O objetivo deste artigo foi refletir sobre as contribuições das Ciências Sociais para a Educação, destacando algumas questões importantes sob o ponto de vista da Sociologia. A partir do problema: Qual o papel do sociólogo na educação brasileira? foram delineados os objetivos específicos de: contextualizar o papel do sociólogo na contemporaneidade e sua função na escola; contribuir para o desenvolvimento do pensamento crítico, promovendo nos alunos o contato com a realidade deles; melhorar os conhecimentos relativos às circunstâncias sociais em que estamos envolvidos e possibilitar maiores chances de controlarmos os problemas vinculados a essas circunstâncias. Trata-se de estudo qualitativo, de cunho bibliográfico, recorrendo-se ás literaturas pertinente ao tema, analisando livros, artigos e pesquisas realizadas sob a perspectiva sociológica. A relevância deste estudo centrou na justificativa em ver a Sociologia como disciplina que busca identificar possibilidades reais e de sentido para a formação de indivíduos sociais, observando a importância do professor sociólogo no contexto escolar através do ensino em Ciências Sociais.  Os objetivos foram sendo alcançados na medida em que foram sendo desenvolvido, o que possibilitou fazer um alinhamento entre a Sociologia e o desempenho do professor da disciplina. As conclusões apontaram para uma leitura propositiva a respeito da aproximação entre Ciências Sociais e Educação.
Persistence and Robustness of Lagrangian Coherent Structures
Authors: Matuszak Mateusz , Röhrs Johannes , Isachsen Pål Erik , Idžanović Martina
Published: April 2024

Abstract. Lagrangian coherent structures (LCS) are transient features in ocean circulation that describe particle transport, revealing information about transport barriers and accumulation or dispersion regions. Various methods exist to infer LCS from surface current fields provided by ocean circulation models. Generally, Lagrangian trajectories as well as LCS analysis inherit the uncertainty from the underlying ocean model, bearing substantial uncertainties as a result of chaotic and turbulent flow fields. In addition, velocity fields and resulting LCS evolve rapidly. In this study, finite time Lyapunov exponents (FTLE) are used to detect LCSs in surface current predictions from a regional ocean forecast system. We investigate the uncertainty of LCS at any given time using an ensemble prediction system (EPS) to propagate velocity field uncertainty into the LCS analysis. We evaluate variability of FTLE fields in time and across the ensemble at fixed times. Averaging over ensemble members can reveal robust FTLE ridges, i.e. FTLE ridges that exist across ensemble realisations. Time averages reveal persistent FTLE ridges, i.e. FTLE ridges that occur over extended periods of time. We find that LCS are generally more robust than persistent. Large scale FTLE ridges are more robust and persistent than small scale FTLE ridges. Averaging of FTLE field is effective at removing chaotic, short-lived and unpredictable structures and may provide the means to employ LCS analysis in forecasting applications that require to separate uncertain from certain flow features.
Retrieval of cloud fraction and optical thickness from multi-angle polarization observations
Authors: Emde Claudia , Pörtge Veronika , Manev Mihail , Mayer Bernhard
Published: April 2024

Abstract. We introduce an innovative method to retrieve cloud fraction and optical thickness based on polarimetry. The approach is well-suited for satellite observations providing multi-angle polarization measurements, such as the Hyper-Angular Rainbow Polarimeter (HARP2), the Spectro-Polarimeter for Planetary EXploration (SPEX), and the Multi-viewing Multi-channel Multi-polarisation Imager (3MI). The cloud fraction and the cloud optical thickness can be derived for each pixel from measurements at two viewing angles: one within the cloudbow at a scattering angle of approximately 140° and a second in the sun-glint region or at a scattering angle of approximately 90°. In the cloudbow, the degree of polarization depends mainly on the cloud optical thickness. Conversely, for a viewing direction in the sun-glint region or around 90° scattering angle, the degree of polarization depends on the clear fraction of the pixel, because at these scattering angles radiation scattered by cloud droplets is almost unpolarized whereas radiation reflected by the surface or scattered by molecules is highly polarized. Utilizing these dependencies, we developed a straightforward retrieval algorithm using a lookup-table approach. As a demonstration, we apply the methodology to airborne observations from polarization cameras of the Munich Aerosol Cloud Scanner (specMACS) instrument. The high spatial resolution data (10–20 m) has been averaged to a spatial resolution of approximately 2.5 km to mimic satellite observations. A comparison of the derived cloud fractions with the high spatial resolution images for specific cases, featuring low, medium and high cloud fractions, demonstrates the expected performance of the retrieval.
Spatially aggregated climate indicators over Sweden (1860–2020), part 2: Precipitation
Authors: Sturm Christophe
Published: April 2024

Abstract. The Swedish Meteorology and Hydrology Institute (SMHI) provides a national aggregated climate indicator from 1860 to present. We present a new method to compute the national climate indicator based on Empirical Orthogonal Functions (EOF). EOF are computed during the1961–2018 calibration period, and later applied to the full experiment period 1860–2020. This study focuses the climate indicator for precipitation; it follows the same methodology as for the national climate indicator for temperature, described in the companion article (Sturm, 2024a). The new method delivers results in good overall agreement with the reference method (i.e. arithmetic mean from selected stations in the reference network). Discrepancies are found prior to 1900, primarily related to the reduced number of active stations: the robustness of the indicator estimation is assessed by an ensemble computation with added random noise, which confirms that the ensemble spread increases significantly prior to 1880. The present study establishes that the 10-year running averaged precipitation indicator rose from -8.37 mm.month-1 in 1903 to 4.08 mm.month-1 in 2010 (with respect to the mean value of 54.18 mm.month-1 for the 1961–2018 calibration period), i.e. a 27 % increase over a century. Winter (DJF) precipitation rose by +20 mm.month-1 between 1890–2010, summer precipitation by +25 mm.month-1. The leading EOF patterns illustrate the spatial modes of variability for climate variability. For precipitation, the first EOF pattern displays more pronounced regional features (maximum over the West coast), which is completed by a north-south seesaw pattern for the second EOF. We illustrate that EOF patterns calculated from observation data reproduce the major features of EOF calculated from GridClim, a gridded dataset over Sweden, for annual and seasonal averages. The leading EOF patterns vary significantly for seasonal averages (DJF, MAM, JJA, SON) for precipitation. Finally, future developments of the EOF-method are discussed for calculating regional aggregated climate indicators, their relationship to synoptic circulation patterns and the benefits of homogenisation of observation series. The EOF-based method to compute a spatially aggregated indicator for temperature is presented in a companion article (Sturm, 2024a), which includes a detailed description of the datasets and methods used in this study. The code and data for this study is available on Zenodo (Sturm, 2024b).
Identifying the control cities of O3 Pollution using Complex networks
Authors: Zhao Zhi-Dan , Xue Demei , Sun Haojun , Wang Weiping , Ying Na
Published: April 2024

Abstract. In recent years, ozone (O3) pollution has been rapidly spreading, restricting further improvement of air quality in China. Investigating the interaction of O3 concentration and identifying their driven cities are important for the prevention and control of O3 pollution in China. However, the interaction between O3 pollution between cities and their driven cities has not yet been revealed. In this study, we fill this gap based on the integration of complex network methods, the Louvain community partitioning algorithm and the maximum matching network control theory. O3 network model exhibits a structured cluster framework, such as Northeast, North China, Sichuan and Chongqing, and Southeast coastal areas. And the driver nodes are mainly concentrated in the central region, while the non-driver nodes are mainly located in the coastal periphery. We also found that the proportion of driven nodes exhibits a positive relation with the threshold. In addition, the coincidence degree of the driven node is related to the choose of threshold. A closer threshold value corresponds to a higher coincidence ratio of the driven nodes. The correlation of driven nodes predicting non-driven nodes is stronger than non-driven nodes predicting driven nodes, suggesting that driven nodes have more influence in the O3 network than non-driven nodes. The results provide scientific guidance for national O3 pollution prevention and regional synergy formatting. Furthermore, the introduced network-based approaches offer a mythological framework for the study of air pollution in key cities and clusters.