bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Estrategias de conquista: el Chaco boreal entre 1823 y 1840
Authors: Hamud Leandro
Published: December 2024

Nuestra intención es indagar sobre el proceso de conquista del Chaco boreal entre 1823 y 1840, fundamentalmente nos interesa analizar cuáles fueron las estrategias utilizadas por las autoridades salto-jujeñas para promover la expansión de sus dominios hacia el este, a las riberas del rio Bermejo. Durante ese período, las economías provinciales del actual norte argentino pasaban por importantes dificultades y el avance sobre la región chaqueña ofrecía grandes posibilidades de recuperación gracias a su riqueza agro-ganadera y a la posibilidad de abrir el Bermejo a la navegación fluvial. Los estados provinciales intentaron recuperar la iniciativa tras una década de conflicto que los empobreció junto con sus elites, obligándolos a centrar sus prioridades en la lucha contra los fidelistas altoperuanos. La finalización del conflicto les ofrecía la posibilidad de retomar el camino trazado en el periodo tardo-colonial y finalizar la conquista de la región.
izquierda española frente al golpe de Estado en Chile y la Revolución de los Claveles: el caso de los marcos interpretativos de LC y ORT
Authors: Pérez Cabrera Miguel Alejandro
Published: December 2024

Este artículo pretende identificar el impacto que tuvieron en los marcos interpretativos de la Organización Revolucionaria de Trabajadores y la Liga Comunista tanto el golpe de Estado del 11 de septiembre en Chile como la Revolución de los Claveles en Portugal a través de sus órganos de prensa. Se trató de hacer un seguimiento a la evolución de estos marcos desde 1972 hasta 1976 con la intención de identificar su impacto en los procesos competitivos de la izquierda antifranquista de la Transición.
Prerrogativas da extensão universitária
Authors: Ogassavara Dante , Ferreira-Costa Jeniffer , Tierno Patricia Costa Lima , Silva-Ferreira Thais da , Lima Adriana Machado Saldiba de , Maria Montiel José
Published: December 2024

A educação promove o desenvolvimento individual, coletivo e social. Destaca-se a importância da integração entre ensino, pesquisa científica e extensão universitária como modo de favorecer a integralidade da educação em sua potencialidade multifacetada de crescimento nacional. Assim, este estudo objetivou analisar disposições nacionais para o Sistema Nacional de Pós-Graduação, abordando as projeções constatadas no Plano Nacional de Pós-Graduação. Para tal, foi realizada uma pesquisa documental a partir da análise da versão preliminar do Plano Nacional de Pós-Graduação (PNPG) referente ao período de 2024 a 2028, em específico do quarto eixo sobre Pesquisa, Extensão e Inovação. Foi possível discorrer acerca deste parâmetro de metas propostas anteriormente e do favorecimento da projetada para tal período. Identificaram-se os três objetivos que compõem o eixo, bem como se discutiram as estratégias elencadas como norteadoras para o êxito destas propostas. A versão preliminar do Plano Nacional de Pós-Graduação 2024-2028 destaca a integração do conhecimento técnico aos setores da sociedade brasileira através de parcerias e projetos de extensão, com ênfase na capacitação de profissionais altamente qualificados. Além disso, discute a inovação social e tecnológica, ressaltando a importância da acessibilidade e adequação de novas tecnologias para diferentes grupos sociais no Brasil.
Governability and governance: A scientometric review
Authors: Chavez William Retamozo , Méndez Rasine Ravelo
Published: December 2024

Currently, important efforts are being made to improve governability and governance by combining the monopoly of state decisions with the collaboration of diverse actors in public practice. Based on the above, the purpose of this article is to analyze the evolution of conceptual approaches to both terms over the last 23 years, examining scientific production by author authors, journals, and countries. The methodology was based on a bibliometric analysis: First, the WoS and Scopus databases were searched. Subsequently, scientometric techniques and the Science Tree methodology were used to identify patterns, structures, and trends, to understand the progress and behavior of scientific production, and to measure the quantity and quality of research that has addressed these issues from different perspectives. This study examined governability and governance publications and their annual citations to assess their impact and analyzed the total output of both datasets to identify similarities and differences in governability and governance research. The findings reveal that the number of publications and citations in this field is increasing, with the United States being the most academically influential country and the journal Marine Policy being the most prominent in ranking. These data provide key information for decision-makers, researchers, and academics for future debate and discussion toward operationalizing the concepts at the practical level of action, management, and the functioning of government structures.
The role of board heterogeneity on corporate sustainable innovation: Research from the perspective of scientific and technological innovation corporates
Authors: Cheng Yuehang , Tanasorn Girum
Published: December 2024

Sustainable innovation is crucial for addressing social and environmental challenges and is a key driver of enterprise competitiveness and economic growth. This study examines how board heterogeneity influences sustainable innovation in enterprises, particularly within the context of China’s Science and Technology innovation board. Findings reveal that diverse boards enhance sustainable innovation and impact M&A activities, which in turn mediate the relationship between board diversity and corporate sustainability. The research aims to understand the optimal board composition for scientific and creative enterprises, analyze the mechanisms behind board heterogeneity’s effect on innovation, and assess M&A’s role in this process. The study’s outcomes underscore the importance of board diversity for fostering sustainable innovation and suggest that M&A can be a critical pathway to enhancing corporate sustainability.
From classroom to industry: Developing universal competencies and AI integration in engineering education for technological advancements
Authors: Konurbayeva Zhadyra , Denissova Oxana , Rakhimberdinova Madina , Mashekenova Assiya
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this study is to develop strategies for enhancing higher and postgraduate education in Kazakhstan, with a focus on improving graduate readiness for professional roles and building predictive models to analyze and assess doctoral graduation rates in technical fields for 2023–2025. This research emphasizes a flexible framework that integrates universal competencies into engineering programs, adaptable to various institutional and national contexts. Active learning methods, including project-based tasks, problem-solving exercises, internships, and lab work, are employed to cultivate practical skills aligned with real-world engineering demands. The study also highlights the need for comprehensive assessment systems that extend beyond theoretical testing, incorporating continuous feedback and curriculum adjustments to align with labor market needs and scientific developments. Results reveal key areas for higher education reform, as outlined in Kazakhstan’s State Program for Education and Science Development (2020–2025). These include implementing a competency-based approach, optimizing interdisciplinary and practice-oriented teaching methods, and enhancing the global competitiveness of Kazakhstani universities. Additionally, through time-series analysis of doctoral graduation data, a trend model was created, showing a steady increase in graduates, tested for anomalies and trend adequacy, making it reliable for forecasting graduate numbers. The scientific significance of this work lies in its contributions to models that improve graduate training, fostering high-quality education to enhance Kazakhstani universities’ global competitiveness. By integrating AI-driven strategies and emerging technologies, the research provides an adaptive educational model to equip students with essential professional and universal competencies, essential for navigating the evolving labor market and supporting sustainable development.
Equations of magnetic field of transformer steel sheets
Authors: Mazgaj Witold , Sierżęga Michał
Published: December 2024

This study described a method for determining the magnetic field in transformer steel sheets for any magnetisation direction. In the proposed approach, limiting hysteresis loops for the rolling and transverse directions were used. These loops, which were determined separately in both directions, were modified depending on the direction of magnetisation. The assumed area of the magnetic field occurrence was divided into elementary segments, and the appropriate components of field strength and flux density were assigned to the edges and elementary segments of the grid dividing this area. The relationships between the flux density and field strength along both the rolling and transverse directions in the elementary segments were introduced into the equations of the magnetic field distribution, which were based on Maxwell’s equations in the integral form. These equations facilitated the determination of changes in the magnetic field, considering the magnetic hysteresis. The correctness of these equations was validated through comparisons of the results of numerical calculations with the analogous results of measurements performed using a laboratory package of transformer sheets.
Effects of heavy metals on bioremediation of diesel by Antarctic microalga Tritostichococcus sp.
Authors: Goh Wen Xi , Tae Ruo-Shan , Lim Zheng Syuen , Wong Chiew Yen , Ahmad Siti Aqlima , Kok Yih Yih , Convey Peter
Published: December 2024

Hydrocarbon spillage has long been a concern in Antarctica as it can result in detrimental effects on Antarctic biota and ecosystems. Bioremediation, using microorganisms such as microalgae, represents one of the most effective and least damaging methods developed to remove pollutants from the environment. However, the effectiveness of bioremediation in eliminating diesel can be influenced by co-contamination of the spill area by heavy metal ions, as is often the case. This study assessed the effects of zinc (Zn), lead (Pb), copper (Cu) and cadmium (Cd) on the bioremediation of diesel by a freshwater Antarctic microalga isolated from soil, Tritostichococcus sp. WCY_AQ5_1 (GenBank accession number: OQ225631), under laboratory conditions. Toxicity testing of heavy metals (1 to 16 ppm) on Tritostichococcus sp. showed that microalgal specific growth rates and pigment ratios remained constant up till 8 ppm for all four heavy metals, an implication of toxicity at 16 ppm. In subsequent experiments, where diesel was introduced, sub-lethal Zn and Cd ion concentrations (2 to 10 ppm) did not significantly affect the biodegradation ability of Tritostichococcus sp. In contrast, sub-lethal Pb and Cu levels led to reduced diesel biodegradation at higher concentrations (8 to 10 ppm) by approximately 33% and 55%, respectively. Intriguingly, patterns of microalgal growth were not correlated with those of biodegradation efficiency as a prominent increase in growth of Zn-exposed cultures was observed at 8 and 10 ppm, and growth of Cu-exposed cultures peaked at 6 ppm. On the other hand, microalgal growth in Pb and Cd-exposed cultures (2 to 10 ppm) generally remained the same as control (0 ppm).
The Investment Puzzle: Unveiling Behavioral Finance, Risk Perception, and Financial Literacy
Authors: Almansour Bashar Yaser , Almansour Ammar Yaser , Elkrghli Sabri , Shojaei Seyed Amirhossein
Published: December 2024

Contemporary financial theory upholds the market efficiency hypothesis, asserting that stock prices inherently embody all available information. In contrast, behavioral finance theory challenges this premise by proposing that psychological and emotional factors can wield influence over stock prices. This study delves into the repercussions of behavioral finance factors on investment decisions within the Saudi equity markets, utilizing risk perception and financial literacy as mediating variables. An online questionnaire was disseminated to 350 individual investors, yielding 315 completed responses deemed suitable for analysis. Employing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), the collected data underwent rigorous scrutiny. The findings reveal that herding, the disposition effect, blue-chip bias, and overconfidence significantly and positively impact both risk perception and financial literacy. Furthermore, all four behavioral finance factors exhibit a substantial positive indirect effect on investment decision-making through the intermediaries of risk perception and financial literacy. It is imperative to acknowledge the study’s specific focus on these factors while recognizing the potential influence of other elements on risk perception, financial literacy, and investment decision-making. The research underscores the critical importance of incorporating an individual’s perception of risk into investment decisions, as it markedly shapes their proclivity for risk-taking and, consequently, the performance of their investment portfolio. The findings highlight the necessity for investors to recognize and address their behavioral biases. Additionally, the study advocates for advisors and policymakers to formulate strategies aimed at mitigating the impact of these biases. The comprehensive exploration of behavioral finance factors and their implications for investment decisions yields valuable insights for individual investors and stakeholders in financial advisory and policymaking roles.
Strategic Intelligence as a Tool Against Organized Crime. A Literature Review
Authors: Mamaní Juan Carlos Pillihuamán
Published: December 2024

Objective: The objective of the study is to analyze and describe through scientific literature the application of strategic intelligence as a tool against organized crime.
 
Theoretical Framework: The research is based on theories that link the bioactive compounds of Rubus spp. with the reduction of cholesterol, triglycerides and lipoproteins in model organisms, based on previous studies on hyperlipidemia and its treatment with natural antioxidants.
 
Method: This study was based on a systematic literature review published between 2018 and 2024 in the Scopus and Scielo databases. We identified 38 relevant articles that included qualitative, quantitative and mixed methodologies
 
Results and Discussion: The findings underscore that strategic intelligence, by identifying patterns and anticipating threats, strengthens the fight against criminal networks by coordinating interagency efforts and improving resource allocation..
 
Research Implications: It is concluded that an effective response to organized crime requires multidimensional and collaborative approaches that combine prevention, international cooperation and technological adaptation to dismantle criminal networks and mitigate their impact on society.
 
Originality/Value: This study makes it possible to address complex problems such as corruption, the integration
of crime into the economy and violence.
An Ecosystem of Social Innovation? Analysis of the Role of the Actors Who Make Up 4h in the Aveiro Region, Portugal
Authors: Pereira Ana Rita Godinho Ferreira , Bittencourt Bernadete de Lourdes
Published: December 2024

Objective: Understand the functioning of the Social Innovation Ecosystem (SIE) in the Intermunicipal Community of the Aveiro Region (ICAR) regarding the role of public policies from the University of Aveiro (UA) of social entrepreneurs and their typology.
 
Theoretical Framework: Social Innovations (SI) are innovations that are social in their ends and means. Due to the positive social results, they enhance the capacity of civil society to act. This mobilization of individuals is present in the Quadruple Helix Innovation System Framework. This model is related to the concept of EIS, which includes social entrepreneurs, investors, beneficiaries, and public policy.
 
Method: A literature review of national, regional, and local strategic documents. It relies on the results of a national study on the EIS, Sled by the UA, in partnership with the Portugal Social Innovation Mission Structure (PSIMS).
 
Results and Discussion: Combining the analysis of SI projects supported by PSIMS with the initiatives promoted by regional and local policy and with support from the UA allowed us to obtain the profile of the SIE actors in ICAR and their contribution to the success of the SIE.
 
Research Implications: This exploratory study is the initial stage of a more in-depth investigation into the role of actors in SIE. It is expected that this mapping will help to build regional and local strategies that facilitate the success of SI initiatives.
 
Originality/Value: Contributes to the evolution of knowledge within the scope of the functioning of regional SIE in Portugal. Its recommendations and discoveries hope to be integrated into the promotion of improvements to its operation.
Treatment of a wounded person with mine-explosive combined trauma, with damage to the lung, liver, right hepatic artery, development of arteriobiliary fistula, complicated by recurrent hemobilia
Authors: Dzidzava I. I. , Moiseenko A. V. , Pasichnik A. S. , Petrov N. A. , Kotiv B. N. , Granov D. A. , Polikarpov A. A. , Alent’yev S. A. , Soldatov S. A. , Barinov O. V.
Published: December 2024

Damage of hepatic arteries with the formation of arteriobiliary fistula is a life-threatening consequence of liver injuries and traumas. A clinical observation of successful application of endovascular technologies in the treatment of arteriobiliary fistula is presented.
Echinococcosis of the right thigh
Authors: Zhamilov U. R. , Isokov Kh. A. , Zhumankulov G. A.
Published: December 2024

Human echinococcosis, being a severe parasitic disease that affects almost any organs and tissues of the human body, has been known since ancient times. Cystic echinococcosis is the most common form of echinococcosis. It is an endemic zoonosis caused by the larval stage (metacestode) of the tapeworm E. granulosus. The localization of echinococcal cysts in the human body can be varied. In some cases, only one organ is affected, in others – several. Cysts can be multiple or single. The most common sites of hydatid cysts are the liver (60–70 %) and lungs (20 %), less commonly the parasites affect the spleen, kidneys, brain, heart and other organs, including bones.During surgical treatment, various methods are used to achieve the best result for the patient, with or without drug therapy. The literature we have studied provides isolated data on rare forms of echinococcosis. A clinical case of surgical treatment of a patient with a very rare localization of echinococcosis in the muscles of the right thigh is presented.
The Impact of Community Activities on Residential Satisfaction, Collective Efficacy, and Individual Mental Health: Focusing on Seoul
Authors:   Korean Association for Housing Policy Studies, Kang SuJin , Choi Younyoung
Published: December 2024

The purpose of the study was to investigate the moderation effects of community participation activity in the relationship among residential environment satisfaction, collective efficacy, and individual mental health. The data for the analysis was 19,846 samples collected through the questionnaire survey method in Seoul Survey at 2018. Multi-group structural equations modeling was used in terms of high and low level of community participation activity. The findings from this study were as follows: there was significant mediated effect of collective efficacy in the relationship between residential environment satisfaction and individual mental health. In additions, there was a significant moderated effect in the relationship among residential environment satisfaction, collective efficacy, and individual mental health in terms of two groups in communion participant activity level. This findings imply that community participant activity has positive effect on individual mental health through residential environment satisfaction and collective efficacy.
Comparative Analysis of Russian and Japanese Landscape Poetry in the First Half of the 19th Century: A Study of Yevgeny Boratynsky and Kobayashi Issa's Landscape Poetry
Authors:   Institute for Russian and Altaic Studies, CBNU, Ilijaš A Ilijaš A
Published: December 2024

В статье проводится сравнительный анализ русской и японской пейзажной лирики первой половины XIX века на примере поэзии Евгения Боратынского и Кобаяси Иссы. Исследование выявляет уникальные черты каждого поэта: элегичность и использование мифологических мотивов у Боратынского, а также технику хияку и юмор у Иссы. В ходе анализа были выделены такие ключевые сходства как обращение к теме мимолетности и изменчивости природы, восприятие природы как источника утешения и понимания, ее олицетворение, наблюдательность и детализация поэтических образов, а также минимализм и лаконичность стиля.
Таким образом, сравнительный анализ лирики Боратынского и Иссы, представляющий собой первое детальное изучение поэтического наследия этих авторов в контексте их пейзажной лирики, показал, что русская и японская пейзажная поэзия первой половины XIX века обладают рядом общих характеристик, несмотря на известные культурные различия. Это свидетельствует о том, что даже в условиях разных исторических контекстов, глубинные философские и эмоциональные темы, такие как быстротечность жизни и поиск утешения в природе, занимали важное место в обеих поэтических культурах первой половины XIX века. Исследование вносит вклад в более широкие дискуссии о межкультурных подходах к отражению природе в поэзии и подчеркивает важность и перспективность сравнительных литературных исследований, так как они позволяют увидеть глобальные литературные связи и сходства, которые могут остаться незамеченными при анализе поэзии в пределах одной национальной традиции.
Traditional equipment of hunters of the Tungus-speaking peoples of the Amur and Primorye regions
Authors:   Institute for Russian and Altaic Studies, CBNU, Startsev A. F. Startsev A. F.
Published: December 2024

Охотой на копытных и пушных животных занимались все тунгусо-маньчжурские и другие малочисленные народы Приамурья и Приморья. Однако этот вид деятельности был характерным только для удэгейцев, для которых охота считалась основным промысловым занятием, а рыболовство и собирательство относились к подсобной отрасли. Этот факт объясняется традиционным полукочевым образом жизни этноса, обитавшего в горных и таежных зонах современных Приморского и Хабаровского краев.
Охотопромысловый сезон у коренных малочисленных этносов южной части Дальнего Востока России начинался с октября и продолжался до марта. К началу охоты аборигены региона тщательно готовили промысловое снаряжение: луки, стрелы, копья, петли, разные приспособления для давящих и петельных ловушек. В комплекс промысловой одежды охотников входили специальные головные уборы, ноговицы, наколенники из ровдуги, меховые рукавицы, обувь и другие элементы профессионального костюма. На месте промысла каждый охотник имел свой амбар, в котором хранились лыжи, пялки для просушивания шкурок, капканы, ловушки, продукты и т.д. На охоту уходили в одиночку или небольшими партиями, в основном мужчины, независимо от их национальной и родовой принадлежности. Каждый охотник промышлял на участке, который был постоянно закреплен за ним. Охотниками добывался лось изюбр, дикий олень, коза и кабарга; в число пушных животных входили соболь, енотовидная собака, барсук, росомаха, выдра, лиса, колонок и белка. Для добычи копытных и пушных животных использовались разные виды оружия и ловушек.
Сезон охоты на копытных животных начинался после хода кеты, а когда мех пушных зверей приобретал наибольшую ценность, уходили на их добычу. В отличие от всех тунгусо-маньчжурских народов удэгейцы к охоте на пушных животных относились как к празднику, поэтому на охоту выезжали в праздничной одежде, меняя ее только на месте промысла. Охотой на птиц занимались попутно, а в основном это было уделом стариков и подростков.
В отдаленные угодья охотники заезжали на лодках или на нартах после замерзания водоемов и выпадения снега. На охоте всегда использовались промысловые собаки, которые во время гона зверя задерживали его, давая
O crime de terrorismo: uma hipótese psicanalítica
Authors: Woloszyn André Luís
Published: December 2024

This article proposes to develop an analysis of the behavior displayed by members of international terrorist networks, in particular those of an Islamic extremist nature, from the perspective of psychoanalytic doctrine. Based on what is known about the psyche of Islamic radicals, he defends the hypothesis of a traumatic childhood added to manipulation, extremist religious ideologization and the lack of filters, factors that lead to an imbalance of psychic instances, emphasizing primitive instincts of aggression and violence. The approach to the theme is challenging and becomes relevant in view of the attacks carried out by such networks, which have a high number of victims and a flagrant lack of empathy for the suffering of others, bordering on perversions such as sadism.
Evaluation of the wear resistance of the modified radial bearing design considering the compressibility and viscosity of the micropolar lubricant
Authors:   Rostov State Transport University, Mukutadze M. A. , Kharlamov P. V. ,   Rostov State Transport University, Prikhodko V. M. ,   Rostov State Transport University, Bolgova E. A. ,   Rostov State Transport University, Shvedova V. E. ,   Rostov State Transport University
Published: December 2024

The research includes the development and analysis of a mathematical model
of the micropolar lubricant flow in the working gap of a modified design of an
infinite radial sliding bearing, taking into account compressibility and the effect of
pressure on the rheological properties of the lubricant. Considering the lubricant
compressibility, the authors took into account the dependence of the viscosity
and density of the lubricant on high pressure. Under typical conditions of radial
bearings, significant loads can cause changes in the properties of the lubricant,
which affects its ability to form a stable lubricating film. Therefore, the introduction
of compressibility parameters into the model allows more accurately predicting the
behavior of the lubricant and the effectiveness of lubrication in various operating
modes. The new model has been developed by the well-known equations of the
flow of a micropolar lubricant, the continuity and the state equation. A comparative
analysis of the numerical result of theoretical models and experimental research is
carried out. Thus, the research represents a significant contribution to the field of
radial bearings sphere. The obtained results can be used for further improvement of
bearing designs, which allows increasing their reliability and durability of mechanical
engineering.
Hunger in America: Examining the Far–Reaching Effects of Food Insecurity in the United States of America
Authors: Al Afnan Laila
Published: December 2024

Food insecurity is a problem in the United States that cuts across all ethnic divides. The statistics related to Black people and children are astounding, as they represent highly vulnerable populations to the risk factors exacerbated by the inability to afford healthy meals. Since food insecurity impinges on people’s health, financial resources, and education, it should be curbed. Universal free meal programs at schools, promoting well-being policies with low healthcare costs, and educating people on nutrition labels, grocery lists, and budgeting must be practiced to fight against food insecurity effectively.
Utility of systemic immune-inflammation index, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio as a predictive biomarker in pediatric traumatic brain injury
Authors: Parenrengi Muhammad Arifin , Suryaningtyas Wihasto , Dariansyah Ahmad Data , Utomo Budi , Taryana Glenn Otto , Kusumo Catur , Brilliantika Surya Pratama
Published: December 2024

Background:

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains the predominant cause of mortality and disability among the pediatric population. At present, there are no radiation-free, simple, and cost-effective tools available to assess the severity and prognosis of pediatric TBI. The systemic immune-inflammation index (SII), neutrophilto-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) serve as inflammatory biomarkers that may assist in predicting the outcome of pediatric TBI. This research aims to assess the utility of SII, NLR, and PLR as a predictive biomarker in children with TBI.

Methods:

A retrospective analysis was conducted on SII, NLR, and PLR by reviewing the medical records of all pediatric (age ≤18 years) TBI cases who came to the emergency department in the period from January 2023 to August 2024. Patients were categorized according to 28-day mortality and the severity of TBI. The correlation between the biomarkers and outcomes was analyzed.

Results:

A total of 206 patients were included in this study. The mean age was 13.81 (1–18). The 28-day mortality rate was 5.3% (n = 11). There were no significant differences in SII, NLR, and PLR between the survivor and mortality groups (P = 0.317, P = 0.288, and P = 0.200, respectively). Based on the TBI severity, there was a significant difference in the SII, NLR, and PLR across mild, moderate, and severe TBI (P = 0.006, P = 0.002, P = 0.001, respectively).

Conclusion:

The findings of our study did not reveal a significant predictive relationship between SII, NLR, and PLR to 28-day mortality. Nonetheless, there were significant differences in SII, NLR, and PLR among mild, moderate, and severe TBI groups. Further research under more controlled conditions is essential to facilitate the use of SII, NLR, and PLR as predictive biomarkers in pediatric TBI.
Sağlık Çalışanlarında Mutsuzluk Negatif Örgütsel Davranışlar
Authors: Cam Oguz
Published: December 2024

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On comparing behavior and performance of Underplatform Dampers according to shape.
Authors: Gola Muzio M.
Published: December 2024

This paper is the completion of a previous work in which an algorithm was developed for direct calculation of the hysteresis cycle of Underplatform Dampers (UDs) used for vibration damping of turbine blades. While the previous paper examined the scalability of a given damper shape as a function of its size, platform size and contact parameters, this paper instead shows how the method can be used to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different damper shapes. Only the asymmetric contact damper is studied, in its simplest version with three pad-located contacts, and its merits are discussed in comparison with the wedge or cottage-roof type dampers, whose crucial difficulties are pointed out. A family of five dampers obtained by distortion of an isosceles damper of 60° vertex aperture is studied as an example of application of the method. A criterion is defined for positioning the single contact to avoid lifting when the coefficient of friction is maximum at =0.7, then performance is studied for two values in the range expected for normal operation,  =0.5 and =0.3. For each of the five dampers, the different problems that arise in calculating the hysteresis cycle at the onset of the total full-slip, called Base-Cycle, are examined, first on the damper in terms of the “force Base-Cycle,” otherwise known as the “equilibrium trace diagram,” then of the “moment Base-Cycle” on the platform. The “moment Base-Cycle” is employed in the context of the Platform Centered Reduction (PCR) technique, and diagrams of the real and imaginary components of the complex moment-rotation stiffness of the platform representing the mutual damper-platform actions are defined. Finally, the values of the energies dissipated on the contact pads of the dampers are determined, the sum of which is checked against the total energy dissipated by the moment of the contact forces acting on the platform, consistent with the Platform Centered Reduction. The parameters and diagrams that characterize the shape of a damper, regardless of its subsequent coupling with a specific turbine blade, are useful tools for characterizing its performance with greater insight than can be obtained from the usual purely numerical approach.
Représenter pour enquêter. Une analyse des outils empiriques d’ateliers d’enquêtes de sciences sociales par des étudiants en design.
Authors: Safin Stéphane , MAVROS Panos , GARRON Isabelle
Published: December 2024

La pratique du design, et des disciplines de la conception en général, repose sur la production de représentations comme forme d’externalisation de la pensée (Visser, 2006), et sur l’enquête comme moyen empirique de compréhension des enjeux des parties prenantes d’un projet. Cet article s’inscrit à l’intersection de ces deux éléments, en posant la question de la pratique représentationnelle pour l’enquête : comment des designers-chercheurs débutants mobilisent-ils leurs compétences d’expression graphique pour développer des dispositifs d’enquête originaux afin de comprendre les comportements, les expériences et les opinions des enquêtés. L’article présente un retour d’expérience de 4 éditions d’un atelier de recherche en sciences sociales pour le design, dans le cadre d’une formation à la recherche. Chacun des dispositifs d’enquête construits pas les 25 groupes d’étudiants est caractérisé sur différentes variables relatives aux modes de collecte de donnée, aux types de données récoltées, à leur traitement et leur usage. Nous concluons sur les enjeux liés à l’articulation d’approches sensibles et analytiques dans les enquêtes de sciences sociales dans le champ de la recherche en Design.
Modélisation de l’activité de design collaboratif selon la perspective de la zone proximale de développement
Authors: Tessier Virginie , Zahedi Mithra
Published: December 2024

Les pratiques en équipe sont bien répandues dans les activités quotidiennes, pourtant il reste encore beaucoup de défis à surmonter par rapport à la formation des futurs professionnels en ce qui concerne la collaboration lors d’activités de conception. Le présent article propose d’utiliser les forces de la modélisation pour éclairer notre compréhension des dynamiques d’équipe. Nous présenterons le modèle des zones proximales de développement des compétences pour le travail en équipe ainsi que les étapes de raffinement du modèle pour encourager son utilisation pratique en contexte d’atelier de design. Le modèle, organisé en cinq zones, permet d’identifier le système d’aptitudes à mettre en œuvre au courant d’un projet d’équipe afin d’agir dans une visée de cohérence collective. La discussion proposera une ouverture sur l’usage potentiel de cet outil de modélisation par les étudiants pour faciliter un dialogue entre coéquipiers et avec l’enseignant sur les niveaux de compétences de l’équipe dans une optique d’enrichissement collectif et de perfectionnement des aptitudes collaboratives.
Uitnodiging tot het doen van aangifte buiten de aanslagtermijn is mogelijk, maar het enkel niet retourneren van een dergelijke aangifte leidt niet tot kwade trouw
Authors:   Maastricht University, Moonen Heleen , Nadine Gorissen Nadine ,   Maastricht University
Published: December 2024

Hans Arts is een zeer gewaardeerde collega. Ter gelegenheid van zijn pensionering schrijven wij deze bijdrage. In zijn loopbaan heeft Hans altijd interesse gehad in veel onderdelen van het belastingrecht, waaronder ook het formele belastingrecht. Wij hebben voor deze bijdrage dan ook gekozen voor een nadere bespreking van een aantal aspecten van het formele belastingrecht uit het arrest van de Hoge Raad van 9 juni 2023, ECLI:NL:HR:2023:873. We focussen daarbij op het feit dat het ook buiten de aanslagtermijn mogelijk is om een (potentiële) belastingplichtige uit te nodigen tot het doen van aangifte. Wanneer de belastingplichtige deze aangifte vervolgens echter niet retourneert, hoeft dit nog geen reden te zijn om kwade trouw te veronderstellen.
Ode aan een mentor
Authors:   Maastricht University, Koolen Johan
Published: December 2024

In "ODE AAN EEN MENTOR" beschrijft Johan Koolen zijn waardering voor Hans Arts als zijn belangrijkste mentor sinds zijn indiensttreding bij Wesselman Accountants | Adviseurs. Koolen benadrukt de invloed van Arts op zijn professionele ontwikkeling en zijn passie voor het fiscale recht, met speciale aandacht voor het onderwerp van onzakelijke leningen. De ode sluit af met de belofte om de kennis en wijsheid die hij van Arts heeft ontvangen door te geven aan anderen.
Toepassing overgangsrecht Wet IB 2001 en het besluit pensioenen internationale organisaties: door de bomen het fiscale bos zien…
Authors:   Maastricht University, Kramer Sander
Published: December 2024

Met ingang van 24 augustus 2022 is het Besluit Pensioenen Internationale Organisaties in werking getreden. Uit de aan het Besluit ten grondslag liggende casuïstiek – bijvoorbeeld het arrest van de Hoge Raad van 18 oktober 2019 – blijkt dat pensioenregelingen van Internationale Organisaties niet zonder twijfel kunnen worden aangemerkt als zuiver dan wel onzuiver. Desalniettemin wordt in de praktijk veelal aangenomen dat een pensioenregeling van een Internationale Organisatie als ‘onzuiver’ dient te worden gekwalificeerd. Als een pensioenregeling als onzuiver wordt aangemerkt, dient nader te worden bepaald op welke wijze dit pensioen in de belastingheffing wordt betrokken. Dit wordt inmiddels met name aan de hand van legio overgangsregelingen bepaald. De wijze waarop deze regelingen in de belastingheffing betrokken worden, is uitvoerig door de Hoge Raad besproken in zijn arrest van 16 januari 2009. De auteur concludeert dat hoewel het Besluit een eerste stap in de juiste richting is in deze complexe pensioencasuïstiek, het Besluit nog onvoldoende recht doet aan de vigerende overgangsregelingen en de door de Hoge Raad voorgestane benadering van deze situaties.
Depleting chemoresponsive mitochondrial fission mediator DRP1 does not mitigate sarcoma resistance
Authors: Borankova Karolina , Solny Matyas , Krchniakova Maria , Skoda Jan
Published: December 2024

Specific patterns of mitochondrial dynamics have been repeatedly reported to promote drug resistance in cancer. However, whether targeting mitochondrial fission– and fusion–related proteins could be leveraged to combat multidrug-resistant pediatric sarcomas is poorly understood. Here, we demonstrated that the expression and activation of the mitochondrial fission mediator DRP1 are affected by chemotherapy exposure in common pediatric sarcomas, namely, rhabdomyosarcoma and osteosarcoma. Unexpectedly, decreasing DRP1 activity through stable DRP1 knockdown neither attenuated sarcoma drug resistance nor affected growth rate or mitochondrial network morphology. The minimal impact on sarcoma cell physiology, along with the up-regulation of fission adaptor proteins (MFF and FIS1) detected in rhabdomyosarcoma cells, suggests an alternative DRP1-independent mitochondrial fission mechanism that may efficiently compensate for the lack of DRP1 activity. By exploring the upstream mitophagy and mitochondrial fission regulator, AMPKα1, we found that markedly reduced AMPKα1 levels are sufficient to maintain AMPK signaling capacity without affecting chemosensitivity. Collectively, our findings challenge the direct involvement of DRP1 in pediatric sarcoma drug resistance and highlight the complexity of yet-to-be-characterized noncanonical regulators of mitochondrial dynamics.
Lake Effect: Views from the Fourth District on the Economy and Monetary Policy
Authors: Hammack Beth M.
Published: December 2024

Remarks by Beth M. Hammack, President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland at the City Club of Cleveland, Friday Forum, Cleveland, OH, December 6, 2024, 12:00 noon EST.
The Issue of Food Security in Algeria: A Critical Analytical Reading of the Reasons for Failure
Authors: Inezarene Adel , Intissar Ariouat
Published: December 2024

Achieving state security is considered one of the essential traditional goals of political systems, as states seek to ensure their national security at all levels. The concept of security has evolved beyond the traditional military concept to include political, social, and economic areas. The study addressed one of the important axes in achieving security, especially in recent times, which is food security.
This article studies the topic of food security in Algeria and explains the failure of the various policies adopted by the decision-makers in achieving food self-sufficiency. The study concluded that this failure is due to multiple internal and external reasons, especially the rentier nature of the Algerian economy, which perpetuated the reliance on rent income in spending without considering serious policies to enhance food security.
Social and Educational Activities of the Russian Orthodox Church: The Specifics of Regional Communication (18th – Beginning 20th Century)
Authors:   Institute of Russian History RAS, Yurganova I. I. ,   Institute of Humanitarian Research and Problems of Indigenous Peoples of the North SB RAS
Published: December 2024

The published research contains a reconstruction of the social and educational activities of the Russian Orthodox Church in one of the remote national outskirts of the empire – the Yakut region in the context of the communicative practices of the spiritual department, identifying their context, strategies and features. It is determined that the translational channels of Orthodox communication are correlated with the missionary and parish activities of the clergy and its interaction with the potestar elites, church building, translation activities and school work were the basis for the creation of communication, and diocesan periodicals became an element of everyday life. It is noted that the choice of communication channels took place in accordance with the norms of Orthodoxy and the tasks of the Russian Orthodox Church and taking into account local specifics, when communication practices depended on various factors of an objective and subjective nature. The primacy of the spiritual department of Yakutia in the socio-cultural integration of local ethnic groups, which contributed to overcoming intercivilizational barriers, was emphasized. It is concluded that the communication process was formed depending on the goals and objectives of the internal policy of the state, and the territorial remoteness of the region and the specifics of residence determined its specialness.
Iris Recognition Using Artificial Neural Network
Authors:   Department of Information Technology, Greater Noida Institute of Technology (Engg. Institute), Greater Noida, INDIA, Kumar Sonu , Srivastava Vinayak ,   Department of Information Technology,  Greater Noida Institute of Technology (Engg. Institute), Greater Noida, INDIA, Kumar Vivek ,   Department of Information Technology, Greater Noida Institute of Technology (Engg. Institute), Greater Noida, INDIA, Kumar Vivek ,   Department of Information Technology, Greater Noida Institute of Technology (Engg. Institute), Greater Noida, INDIA, Kushwaha Gopal ,   Department of Information Technology, Greater Noida Institute of Technology (Engg. Institute), Greater Noida, INDIA
Published: December 2024

Iris recognition has emerged as one of the most widely used and effective techniques for personal verification. It leverages the unique features of the human eye, specifically the distinct patterns found in the iris or, more precisely, the pupil. Biometric systems based on iris scanning analyze these unique iris patterns to confirm and authenticate an individual's identity. They are widely used as human eye has unique features particularly the iris. Human iris have random variations and complex texture which are stable with time even visible between identical twins. It’s replication and forgery are almost impossible. For training and testing our model we used CASIA-Iris-Interval database as camera used to collect this data uses a circular NIR LED array [1].Near Infrared LED has a suitable luminous flux for imaging human iris for recognition. Our results demonstrate that the ANN model outperforms traditional machine learning algorithms, such as Support Vector Machines (SVM) and k-Nearest Neighbors (k-NN), in terms of both accuracy and robustness [5]. The model showed high accuracy in identifying iris patterns, even under varying conditions like changes in lighting, pupil dilation, and partial occlusions. This highlights the potential of deep learning techniques to overcome the challenges faced by conventional biometric systems, which often struggle with high-dimensional data and manual feature extraction [18].
Comparative assessment of the climatic comfort of Ukrainian regions for the development of recreation and tourism
Authors: Maksymenko N. V. , Protasova O. S.
Published: December 2024

Purpose. To study the climatic comfort of Ukrainian regions as a basis for further development of recreation and tourism.

Research methodology. Comparison of climatic comfort is carried out according to the index of temperature and humidity and the index of wind efficiency with reasonable author's adjustments in accordance with the natural conditions of Ukraine.

Results. The study period covers 30 years: from 1991 to 2021. Materials from all regions of Ukraine and the Autonomous Republic of Crimea were used. It was found that for 7 months Ukraine is in the zone of uncomfortable weather (from January to April and from October to December). The discomfort is observed for 1-2 months longer in 8 regions: Rivne, Zhytomyr, Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Khmelnytsky (9 months from January to May and from September to December) and 8 months from January to April and from September to December in Vinnytsia, Chernihiv, and Sumy. A regularity was found that comfortable weather "migrates" from south to north from May to August. This phenomenon can be explained by the fact that during the transition period, negative subcomfort is observed in almost all regions of Ukraine, unlike the comfortable south. In June, the comfort "moves" to the Central region (Cherkasy, Kirovohrad regions), the Central-Western region (Khmelnytsky, Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr regions), the North-Eastern region (Chernihiv, Sumy, Poltava regions), the North-Western region (only Volyn region), and the South-Western region (only Chernivtsi region). In July, almost the entire territory of Ukraine has subcomfortable weather with positive indicators, and only 3 regions are comfortable (Rivne, Zhytomyr, Ivano-Frankivsk). Comfortable weather in August also "appears" in the Western region (Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Rivne regions) and returns to Chernihiv, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytsky, and Volyn regions.In September, comfort "returns" to the south, as negative subcomfortable and uncomfortable weather prevails in Ukraine.

Conclusions. The study has identified periods with comfortable weather for different regions of Ukraine, which can be used for tourism needs: planning excursion routes; creating strategies for the development of recreational activities in the region; creating newsletters and providing information on the "best" time for recreation; organizing seasonal tours to the regions of Ukraine.