bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cryptic insect soundscapes: Ecological sound art as a prompt for auralization
Authors: Schonberg Lisa , Vale Érica Marinho do , Sobroza Tainara V. , Baccaro Fabricio Beggiato
Published: January 2024

Much insect sounding is beyond the limits of typical human hearing ability. This sonic separation is exacerbated by a socialized narrative of fear and avoidance of insects in many western societies. With the use of audio technologies to expand our senses, we can embrace opportunities to get to know sensory and communicative insect sound-worlds beyond our own. Ecological sound art – sound art that has an environmentalist intent – is a tangible and accessible means of listening to these sounds. In the series Built Hidden Soundscapes, the primary author (Schonberg) composes imagined soundscapes existing solely of sounds that are beyond the limits of typical human hearing ability. In this article we introduce two compositions in this series, Reserva Florestal Adolpho Ducke and Pipeline Road. These compositions offer a temporary expansion of our aural senses that can increase listeners’ awareness of cryptic insect existences/ecologies. We suggest that this listening practice might prompt future auralization (sounding or hearing in the mind) of insect sound for the listener.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF HERB CULTIVATED ALCHEMILLA MOLLIS AND WILD-GROWING ALCHEMILLA VULGARIS
Authors: Boyarshinov Vitaliy Dmitriyevich , Zorina Elena Vladimirovna
Published: January 2024

Plants of the genus Alchemilla contain a complex of macro- and microelements and can be offered as a source of raw materials for obtaining substances that correct diselementosis. Wild representatives of the cuff genus belong to the agamic-sexual complex Alchemilla vulgaris L.s.l., which has high variability in the accumulation of elements, which may be due to differences in habitats. Expansion of the raw material base due to the culture of the soft cuff Alchemilla mollis (Buser) Rothm will presumably make it possible to obtain high-quality raw materials with a stable content of macro- and microelements. The purpose of the work is a comparative analysis of the content of elements in the aerial part of the cultivated mantle of soft and wild-growing mantle, as well as infusions obtained from these raw materials. X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF) was used to study the elemental composition. As a result of the study, patterns were identified in the content of macro- and microelements in the aerial parts of A. mollis and A. vulgaris and infusions. The content of heavy metals in the aerial part of the common cuff and the soft cuff does not reach concentrations that have a toxic effect on the human body. It has been established that the aerial part of the soft cuff can be used to expand the raw material base of the cuffs, taking into account the peculiarities of the accumulation of minerals and their transition into infusions. It has been suggested that it is possible to use infusions of the herb cuff vulgare and soft cuff for the correction of dyselementosis.
DESCRIPTION OF A COLLECTION OF SALVIA SCLAREA L. IN TERMS OF ITS BIOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Authors: Nevkrytaya Natal'ya Vladimirovna , Krivchik Nina Sergeyevna , Krivda Svetlana Ivanovna , Skipor Oleg Boleslavovich , Grunina Yelena Nikolayevna
Published: January 2024

The study object is the accumulation of essential oil in the inflorescences of clarysage, the content of its main components and the sclareol yield. The study purpose is to analyze a collection of clarysage (112 specimens) in terms of the basic biochemical properties (the essential oil content in raw material, its chemical composition and the sclareol yield) and to identify the specimens showing good prospects for inclusion in the breeding process. The study was carried out in 2018–2020 at the experimental plot of the Research Institute of Agriculture of Crimea located in the piedmont region of Crimea (KrymskayaRoza village, Belogorsk district). The climate is moderate continental. The average year-round temperature is +10 °С. The average year-round air humidity is 70%, the hydrothermic factor is 0.91. The accounting and analyses were performed in accordance with the techniques developed. The study revealed higher degree of genetic determination of the essential oil buildup in plants as compared to the weather effect. As noted, increased precipitation and extremely high temperatures during the plant flowering and seed formation time affect negatively the sclareol buildup. The variability of the properties analyzed (Cv=7.8–23.4%) bears evidence to a feasibility of selecting promising parent material for breeding. Based on the outcomes of the collection analysis there have been isolated 12 specimens leaving behind the varieties cultivated in terms of the basic biochemical properties including five specimens with a high mass fraction of essential oil – 0.90–1.06% on the dry basis (as compared to 0.6–0.88% in the varieties cultivated) and seven specimens with a high sclareol content in raw material – 2.00–2.35% (as compared to 1.58–1.71% in the varieties cultivated).
ESTERIFICATION OF BETULIN 3-ACETATE IN MELTS OF THE MALEIC AND LEVULINIC ACIDS
Authors: Levdansky Vladimir Aleksandrovich , Garyntseva Natal'ya Viktorovna , Levdanskiy Aleksandr Vladimirovich
Published: January 2024

Esters of betulin containing residues of bioactive aromatic and aliphatic acids are of interest to the chemical and pharmaceutical industry as hepatoprotectors, anti-inflammatory, antiulcer and immunomodulatory substances. The development of new efficient, ecological and economical methods for the synthesis of betulin esters is an actual task. A new "green" method for the production of betulin 3-acetate-28-maleate and betulin 3-acetate-28-levulinate has been developed. For the first time, esterification of betulin 3-acetate with melts of maleic acid and levulinic acids was carried out at a temperature of 185-200°C for 5-7 minutes to obtain betulin 3-acetate-28-maleate and betulin 3-acetate-28-levulinate, respectively. The structure of the resulting betulin esters was determined using IR and NMR spectroscopy, and the composition was determined by elemental analysis. The advantage of the developed method for the synthesis of 3-acetate-28-maleate and 3-acetate-28-levulinate of betulin in comparison with the known ones is: the synthesis is carried out in the absence of harmful and hazardous solvents (pyridine, methylene chloride, chloroform), a reduction in the duration of synthesis from 15-40 hours to 5-7 minutes. Maleic anhydride is used instead of maleic anhydride on the preparation of betulin 3-acetate-28-maleate.
SYNTHESIS OF GLYCIVIR DERIVATIVES USING MODIFICATION OF SYNTHESIS PROCEDURE STUDYING THEIR ANTIVIRAL ACTIVITY AGAINST ENV-PSEUDOVIROUSES HIV-1
Authors: Fando Anastasiya Alekseevna , Fomenko Vladislav Viktorovich , Rudometova Nadezhda Borisovna , Komarova Nina Ivanovna , Karpenko Larisa Ivanovna , Salakhutdinov Nariman Faridovich
Published: January 2024

HIV infection still remains a global health problem around the world. The fight against infection is carried out both through preventive measures and timely testing for the presence of HIV and the use of antiretroviral therapy (ART) when it is detected. Researchers are constantly actively searching for new medicinal agents. In this work, new modified methods for the synthesis of glycivir were tested, including changing the holding time of the reaction mixture, varying the amount of starting reagents, adding catalysts, replacing the solvent, and replacing the condensing agent. Ten variants of glycivir were obtained, for each of which, using the MTT test, a 50% cytotoxic concentration was determined against the TZM-bl cell line and antiviral activity on the model of HIV-1 env-pseudoviruses. Sample 10 had the greatest activity against HIV-1 env-pseudoviruses, the synthesis of which involved the complete replacement of phosphorus and pyridine pentachloride with more accessible and less toxic methyl chloroformate and triethylamine in chloroform. These changes made to the original method for the synthesis of glycivir make it possible to obtain a drug that is most similar in biological activity to glycivir, but at the same time replace highly toxic reagents during the synthesis with less toxic and cheaper ones.
Influence of nano-oil preparation conditions on its electrical strength
Authors: Loskutov Viktor A. , Prokopenko Yakov G. , Rydel Alexander V. , Goreva Ludmila P.
Published: January 2024

This study presents the results of experiments aimed at determining the breakdown voltage of liquids containing carbon nanotubes and other microinclusions; which were dispersed in mineral insulating oil used in electrical transformers. The liquid was obtained by various methods with the mandatory use of ultrasonic dispersant. The electrical strength of the carbon nanotube-based nano-oil was found to be significantly less than the electrical strength of the zinc and titanium nano-oxide-based nano-oil. At low concentrations the values of electrical strength approximately correspond to the values of electrical strength of pure liquid; but with increasing concentration the electrical strength of all nanofluids decreases. It is shown that the nanofluid preparation technology has a strong influence on its breakdown voltage.
Front matter
Authors: CPH 61(1)
Published: January 2024

Front matter
Zamki w Lelowie i Żarnowcu – świadkowie rozkwitu i recesji dwóch miast na prawie magdeburskim
Authors: Uruszczak Michał
Published: January 2024

Lelów i Żarnowiec to dwie osady, które w następstwie swojego szybkiego rozwoju otrzymały status miast. Ich geneza sięga jeszcze w epok plemienną poprzedzając istnienie państwa polskiego.
Powody wydziedziczenia ascendentów według Noweli 115 cesarza Justyniana
Authors: Kursa Sławomir Patrycjusz
Published: January 2024

The reform of inheritance law proposed by Emperor Justinian in his 115th Novel from 542 AD extended on the issue of disinheritance of both, the descendants and ascendants, of the testator. Justinian believed that the general exheredationis motive in respect of ascendants was similar to that which provoked disinheritance of descendants, i.e. that the disinheritance of either was caused by their ingratitude to the testator. However, he also noticed that a harmful behaviour of ascendants towards descendants or their negligence to exercise a duty of care arising from officium pietatis might also be a sufficient reason for disinheritance. The catalogues of reasons for disinheritance of descendants and ascendants vary in size and range. Grounds on which the former could be disinherited are listed in the 115th Novel and cover 14 fair reasons for that. The catalogue of reasons for the disinheritance of the latter, which is subject of this paper, is presented in chapter four. It identifies only eight reasons that justify disinheritance of the ascendants. They are as follows: 1. if the ascendants have delivered their descendants up to death; 2. have attempted to deprive them of life; 3. where a father has had a sexual relation with his son's wife or concubine; 4. where the ascendants have prevented their children from disposing, by will, of property which they had a right to bequeath; 5. where one has attempted to kill the spouse; 6. if they have neglected to care for an insane descendant; 7. have failed to ransom their captured descendants; 8. where a descendant belonged to the orthodox faith and the parent or parents did not acknowledge its doctrines.
Poselstwo sejmowe w dawnej Polsce. Posłaniec, mandatariusz, poseł narodu
Authors: Uruszczak Wacław
Published: January 2024

The paper focuses on the history of the composition of the Seym in Old Poland and the evolution of its legal character from a messenger sent with a mission, through a seat with an imperative mandate, to the status of a plenipotentiary, or a Nation's representative with a free mandate. Parliamentary representation developed when the consent of the nobles was necessary for new taxes to be imposed, or certain privileges to be waived or reduced. The practice of sending representatives elected at nuntii terrestres was a result of a growing importance of land diets which started to enjoy more powers during the reign of Casimir, the Jagiellonian (1444-1492). The oldest information of the presence of a land diet representative at a parliamentary session of the Seym comes from 1459. Representatives of the nobles were also present at the Seym session in 1461, 1468 and 1478. The scope of authorities given to those representatives varied and depended on the type on mandate granted to them (plena potestas, lomitata potestas). Representatives of land nobles to the Seym were not only given guidelines how to react to various motions proposed by the Crown (regarding taxes, State defence, etc.) but were also handed lists of postulates, claims, grievances and statements to present on behalf of the land nobles they represented. Research into those 16th century guidelines and their equivalents in later centuries shows that the former were not strictly of absolutely obligatory nature. The imperative mandate functioning in Poland was positively assessed by Jean Jacques Rousseau in his Considerations sur le gouvernement de la Pologne. Rev. Hugo Kołłątaj, the most eminent representative of Polish Enlightenment, shared that view. Eventually, pragmatism prevailed and the founders of 3rd May Constitution decided to leave aside the imperative man[1]date and replace it with the free one.
Z dyskusji nad referendum w Polsce Ludowej
Authors: Krzywoszyński Przemysław
Published: January 2024

In the period of the Polish People's Republic (1944 to 1989), there was a clear disproportion between the practice and the theory of a referendum. Although during the whole period direct elections were held only twice (1946 and 1987), discussions on the chances of holding a referendum had continued all the time. The first referendum that was held was so designed that it allowed the communists to take over power "lawfully." The other election, held shortly before the end of the Polish People's Republic rule, at the time when the political and economic crisis was accelerating, was less successful for the government in office, and failed to secure sufficient support to the leading party. The discussions on the political and legal issues that followed went far beyond the elections, though. Other important issues involved "people's" or "socialist" democracy.
Ocena alfabetyzmu zdrowotnego studentów na podstawie kwestionariusza Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) – badania wstępne
Authors: Leksy Karina , NawóJ-Połoczańska Joanna , Skowrońska-Pućka Agnieszka
Published: January 2024

The World Health Organization defines health literacy as the cognitive and social skills that determine people’s motivation and ability to gain access to, understand, and use information in ways that promote and maintain good health. Health literacy is closely linked to health behavior, health inequalities, and overall quality of life. It is also highly connected with health socialization and education in the home and school environment. Considering the importance of this concept, this study aims to preliminary examine the university students’ health literacy based on the Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ). The research was conducted from March to May 2023 among students of the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Silesia in Katowice and the Faculty of Educational Studies of Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań. Research results have shown that, in general, the health literacy of surveyed students was high. The respondents found actively taking care of their health the hardest task. Simultaneously, most of them declared receiving social support in health. Monitoring the level of health literacy is crucial for providing important information about the needs of various groups in health awareness and contributes to undertaking educational activities in this area.
Agentive Cognitive Construction Grammar: a predictive semiotic theory of mind and language
Authors: Torres-Martínez Sergio
Published: January 2024

This paper introduces a novel perspective on Agentive Cognitive Construction Grammar (AgCCxG) by examining the intricate interplay between mind and language through the lens of both Active Inference and Peircean semiotics. AgCCxG emphasizes the impact of intention and purpose on linguistic choices as a cognitive imperative to balance the symbolic Self (Intelligent Agent) with the dynamics of the environment. Among other things, the paper posits that linguistic constructions, particularly Constructional Attachment Patterns (CAPs), like argument structure constructions, embody experienced interactions with the world through reenactment routines via the integration of multisensory channels. Unlike traditional usage-based approaches (e.g., construction grammars), AgCCxG embraces a robust theory of signs that reveals human representation as a continuous process of semiotic hybridization for the creative prediction of uncertain scenarios. Importantly, the paper challenges the notion of the mind as a unified, rational, uncertainty-reducing machine by asserting that physical processes governing open biological systems profoundly influence the linguistic sign system. Intelligent agents’ adaptability in expressing incongruous realities thus highlights the role of semiotic hybridization in preserving an agent’s autonomy and semiotic boundary.
Optimization of inventory cost control for SMEs in supply chain transformation: A case study and discussion
Authors: Zheng Xiaosong , Chen Yilin
Published: January 2024

With the continuous transformation of supply chains in various industries in China, the strategic landscape, industrial structure, industry rules, business models, and management logic have all changed dramatically, and the consumer market has become more demanding regarding pre-sales quality and after-sales service. Primarily for distribution companies whose primary business model is “buy and sell products and earn a profit margin,” the supply chain transformation has placed higher demands on inventory cost control. In this study, we propose an integrated approach for optimization of inventory cost control of internal supply chain management. The integrated approach includes an improved ABC inventory classification method, spare parts demand forecasting, and an adapted inventory management method. We then select a small and medium-sized home appliance distribution company as the case study because the company is at its early stage of inventory transformation due to the supply chain transformation. Using the case study and field research methods, we analyzed the specific impact of supply chain transformation on the company’s inventory cost control and demonstrated the efficiency of the integrated approach. This study finds that the case company can control inventory costs more efficiently and effectively after implementing the improved ABC inventory classification method. The proposed different demand forecasting plans can help improve the accuracy of spare parts demand forecasting. Finally, different inventory management methods based on different classifications of spare parts can help determine the appropriate spare parts ordering point and procurement quantity.
President Biden’s personality characteristics and his success as US President: a brief analysis
Authors: Semel Robert
Published: January 2024

The current article reviews two studies of President Biden’s personality, one conducted just before and the other following his election to the Presidency in November 2020. Both studies utilized at-a-distance assessment methods involving expert raters who completed standardized personality inventories based on reviewing President Biden’s public persona. Both studies suggested that President Biden possesses prosocial traits, including a high level of extraversion and a moderately high level of agreeableness, enabling him to be a “healer-in-chief.” Yet, despite the prosocial traits emphasized in both studies, President Biden has had low approval ratings by the American public, and most Americans, including Democrats, do not want him to run for re-election. However, public opinion polls do not necessarily reflect a president’s performance, and it may be premature to conclude whether President Biden has had a successful presidency. In this article, President Biden's personality qualities will be discussed briefly in connection with a study of 41 US presidents that focused partly on associations between presidential personality and presidential greatness or success. President Biden’s “conciliatory extravert” personality style, in conjunction with his modest levels of ambition and dominance, might not be consistent with the particularly high levels of assertiveness and achievement-striving historically characteristic of “great” presidents. This may help explain in part why most Americans have, at the present time, not perceived President Biden as a very popular or successful president. Ultimately, historians will form judgments in the future about his presidency.
Natural radioactivity of the soils of the Voyskovoy ravine
Authors: Gorban V. A. , Bozhko K. M.
Published: January 2024

The concentration of natural radionuclides in the soils, which determine the amount of its natural radioactivity, varies widely and depends on the intensity of soil-forming processes, and is also determined by the type of soils. As a result of the study of the natural radioactivity of the soils of the Voyskovoy ravine (southern variant of the ravine forest), it was established that the upper horizons H1 and H2 of the ordinary chernozem of the northern exposure differ in increased values of natural radioactivity compared to the lower horizons HPk and Pk, which is caused by a higher content of organic substances in the upper horizons, which actively adsorb radionuclides. The eluvial horizons (H1el, H2el and H3el) of the forest chernozem of the northern exposure are characterized by reduced values of natural radioactivity compared to the eluvial horizons and the parent rock (Hil, Phil and P), which is due to the peculiarities of the redistribution of the silty fraction, which are able to bind significant amounts of radionuclides. Horizons H1el and H2el of meadow-forest soil of the thalweg are characterized by increased values of natural radioactivity compared to horizons H3el and Hil. Illuvial horizons Hil and Phkil of the forest chernozem of the southern exposure are characterized by increased values of natural radioactivity compared to eluvial horizons H1el, H2el and H3el. The minimum values of natural radioactivity in ordinary chernozem of the southern exposure were found in the upper horizons H1 and H2, the maximum value is associated with the Pk horizon. The maximum values of natural radioactivity among the upper horizons of the studied soils are characteristic of the meadow-forest soil of the thalweg and the forest chernozem of the southern exposure, the minimum values are for the ordinary chernozem of the southern exposure and the forest chernozem of the northern exposure. The content of organic substances plays a decisive role in the profile distribution of natural radioactivity values for the ordinary chernozem of the northern exposure and the meadow-forest soil of the thalweg, the distribution of the silty fraction – for the forest chernozems of the northern and southern exposures, as well as for the ordinary chernozem of the southern exposure of the ravine.
Una mirada a la fonología segmental del Dìz’tè a través de un texto oral
Authors: Hernández Luna Mario Ulises , Reyes Ruiz Juan
Published: January 2024

Este trabajo explora algunos procesos fonológicos del dí’ztè, una lengua zapoteca hablada en la Sierra Sur y Costa del estado de Oaxaca, a partir de un texto oral. En esencia, este trabajo muestra que el análisis de un discurso en habla corrida ofrece una mayor riqueza de procesos fonológicos de los que ofrece un análisis basado en listas de palabras o palabras dentro de frases marco. El texto que analizamos —Liz mbol Wel— es de tradición oral xiche y narra la historia de una familia originaria de la comunidad de Piedra del Sol en Santo Domingo de Morelos que vivía en una casa muy pequeña. Ante la llegada de más miembros, la esposa de Don Manuel hace la petición de construir una casa más grande, Don Manuel accede y recurre al apoyo de la comunidad para construir su nueva casa. En agradecimiento, ofrece una comida con tortillas, mole de gallina y tepache. Basándonos en este texto oral corto, analizamos algunos procesos fonológicos de la lengua.
Realizacja prawa do nauki przez dzieci ukraińskie w Polsce – uwagi krytyczne
Authors: Uliasz Joanna
Published: January 2024

Każde dziecko ma prawo do kształcenia się. Prawo to realizuje dzięki takim gwarancjom jak obowiązek nauki, obowiązek szkolny, bezpłatność nauki w szkołach publicznych. W XXI wieku, w krajach rozwiniętych zdominowanych przez wysoko rozwinięte technologie to wiedza i kapitał intelektualny zyskują na znaczeniu.Konstytucyjne prawo do bezpłatnej nauki w szkołach publicznych, skorelowane z obowiązkiem szkolnym, daje możliwość nie tylko osobistego rozwoju, ale przede wszystkim szansę uzyskania wykształcenia, które w dłuższej perspektywie czasu przesądzać będzie o sytuacji majątkowej oraz społecznej danej jednostki. Niezwykle krytycznie zatem należy podchodzić do każdego przypadku wykluczenia grupy podmiotów z prawa do nauki. Niniejszy artykuł porusza istotny problem faktycznego wyłączenia dzieci ukraińskich, przebywających na terytorium RP, z konieczności realizowania obowiązku szkolnego, a tym samym ingerencji w ich prawo do nauki.
Świadcząca rola gminy w zakresie zaspokajania potrzeb mieszkaniowych członków wspólnoty samorządowej
Authors: Cendrowicz Dominika Cendrowicz
Published: January 2024

Publikacja podejmuje zagadnienie zaspokajania przez gminę potrzeb mieszkaniowych członków wspólnoty samorządowej w ramach administracji świadczącej. Sformułowane zostaną wnioski na temat zakresu i charakteru zadań, jakie gmina realizuje we wskazanym obszarze.
Odpowiedzialność nauczyciela akademickiego z tytułu nieprzestrzegania norm etycznych
Authors: Nowak Dominika
Published: January 2024

Głównym tematem artykułu jest odpowiedzialność nauczyciela akademickiego z tytułu nieprzestrzegania norm etycznych. Analizie zostało poddane zagadnienie odpowiedzialności roli oraz odpowiedzialności wyniku. Stwierdzono, że nauczyciel akademicki ponosi odpowiedzialność roli, jaką pełni w społeczeństwie. Ponadto, w kontekście omawianej problematyki, ponosi odpowiedzialność wyniku z tytułu naruszenia norm etycznych. Takie rozumienie odpowiedzialności najczęściej występuje na gruncie prawnym, gdzie podmiot ponosi określone konsekwencje naruszenia norm prawnych. W związku z powyższym została przedstawiona odpowiedzialność dyscyplinarna, a także karna i cywilna. Całość rozważań prowadzi do odpowiedzi na pytanie, jaki rodzaj odpowiedzialności może zostać przypisany nauczycielom akademickim z tytułu nieprzestrzegania norm etycznych. Badania przeprowadzono opierając się na metodzie formalno-dogmatycznej oraz krytycznej analizy literatury.
Lípidos
Authors: Enríquez Meza Rodrigo
Published: January 2024

En el presente escrito se hace una revisión sobre lo que son los lípidos, su clasificación y las múltiples funciones que desempeñan en los organismos vivos, con el fin de contribuir al aprendizaje de los estudiantes de la Licenciatura en Educación Física de la Universidad CESMAG, específicamente en el espacio académico de Bioquímica. Por medio de este escrito se da claridad a los lectores sobre la estructura química de los lípidos y se resalta la importancia de los mismos para la vida.
Bienestar Psicológico y Espiritualidad
Authors: Acosta Díaz Emilio
Published: January 2024

140Tiempos Nuevos. Año 28. No. 30. (2023). pp. 140 - 152 https://doi.org/10.15658/rev.inst.tiempnuevos23.12283014Bienestar Psicológico y Espiritualidad:Factor Protector de la Salud Mental y Calidad de VidaPsychological Well-Being and Spirituality:Protective Factor for Mental Health and Quality of LifeEmilio Acosta Díaz1ResumenEn las actuales circunstancias en las que se da el desarrollo de la persona, son diversos y variados los desafíos en torno al bienestar psicológico y espiritual; el presente artículo trata de reconocer el bienestar a partir de dos criterios: salud mental y calidad de vida. El esfuerzo por ubicar un horizonte de comprensión de la realidad desde cuatro ámbitos importantes como son: el escenario de interacción, la esencia del ser humano, su capacidad inteligente y el sentido de trascendencia, se convierten en rutas claves para entender mejor la salud mental y la calidad con la que se debe aprender a administrar la vida.

Este ejercicio de reflexión y comprensión hermenéutica, tanto de la realidad como del movimiento de la vida, permitirá tener una visión integral en orden al cuidado de la salud mental y la calidad de vida en todas las fases evolutivas de la misma, toda vez que el bienestar psicológico y espiritual se encarga de mantener el equilibrio emocional y motiva a vivir de manera organizada y con calidad la vida.
Performance evaluation of prefabricated retaining wall systems based on centrifuge tests
Authors: Qu Honglue , Dong Wangwang , Li Zhaolong , Madabhushi S P Gopal
Published: January 2024

Prefabricated and assembled retaining wall systems are gradually becoming the preferred choice for slope stabilization and earth retaining structures. However, current prefabricated retaining wall systems are often difficult to apply in complex and variable construction sites due to issues such as inconsistent production dimensions and transportation difficulties. This paper presents a novel prefabricated retaining wall system and reports centrifuge model tests performed to analyze its overall performance. The influence of different infill materials on the performance of the prefabricated retaining wall system was studied. The research findings reveal that the retaining wall system provides significant slope stabilization effects, and can withstand up to 4 times the stress level of natural slope. Moreover, the stability of the retaining wall system is more than twice better when infill with frictional soil, compared to clay infill. Due to its unique structure, it can not only reduce material consumption and carbon dioxide emissions around 63.94%, but also plant green plants in the gaps of components, thereby providing a more sustainable alternative to conventional concrete gravity wall systems.
Material artifacts related to the "Lutnia"Singers' Society of Częstochowa
Authors: Paszta Andrzej , Paszta Piotr
Published: January 2024

The article presents material memorabilia of the Singing Society founded in the early twentieth century in Częstochowa. These are few and only surviving badges worn by members of the association and postcards as well as the printed program of the Congress in Warsaw in 1922.
Częstochowa in the pages of Piotrków's "Tydzień" (1873-1906)
Authors: Nowak Tomasz Andrzej
Published: January 2024

In the newspaper „Tydzień” published in the years 1873–1906, numerous correspondences were published from Częstochowa. Today, it is a very good source of information about the life of city residents in these years. The newspaper wrote about their everyday life, the appearance of the city, the industry existing there, and several other aspects.
Historical draft of cooperation between local Culture Supporting Society (science 1979 Częstochowa Science Society) and Museum of Częstochowa and Polish Sighteeing Society
Authors: Głowacki Marian
Published: January 2024

Częstochowa Museum started its activity in 1905. In 1908 Częstochowa Department of Polish Sightseeing Society was created. In 1932 Society for Supporting Local Culture was founded (since 1979 Częstochowa Science Society). Activity of the both Centres, covering wide range of researches, from historical, ethnographic, environmental and social to touristic and sightseeing of our region, significantly influenced the expansion of cultural life in Czestochowa. The following paper presents in historical outline, types and forms of cooperation between those three cultural units with emphasise on the period of creation and growth of the Museum in Częstochowa.
The Chapel of Mither of God of Grace in Konradów 1917-2017 - a short story with a report from the restaurant of the historic chapel
Authors: Kaczmarzyk Jan
Published: January 2024

The aim of this article is to present a short history of the chapel and to show a report of the celebration of its 100th anniversary. The chapel was built for the survivors of cholera disease in Konradów in 1917. The chapel was and is a place of religious worship. In 2007, the first major renovation was made on the ninetieth anniversary of the construction of the chapel. The dedication and the official granting of her patron, Our Lady of Grace took place on 20.04.2008 by Bishop Antoni Długosz during a solemn Mass with the participation of the late parish priest of the Gnaszyn Parish, Father Czesław Olczak and the residents of Konradów and the surrounding area. It is worth mentioning that the chapel also enjoys great interest of visitors visiting Konradów.
Teaching, educative and popularizing activity of Andrzej Władysław Skalski
Authors: Głowacki Marian
Published: January 2024

After graduating from Biology and Earth Sience Faculty at Jagiellonian University in 1963 by getting master degree, and before suddenly passing away, Doctor Andrzej Skalski had committed his entire life to science, environment, teaching and popularization of wide range of environmental knowledge. For 27 years, from March 1964 to April 1991 he had worked in Częstochowa Muzeum as Manager of Environment Section. In January 1976 he was made this Muzeum’s Managing Director. All this tie he was teaching in Technical University of Częstochowa, and Shool Of Education (since 2018 Jan Długosz University of Częstochowa). Very important part of his popularization activity was cooperation with League of Conservation of Nature in Czestochowa. Dr. Andrzej Skalski was a very active member of Czestochowa Science Society, working for popularization of environmental knowledge of Czestochowa region, its resources and their protection. From 1993 till 1996 he was the vice President of The Society. With his death we lost the person of great Spirt and knowledge. He left his works and acquisition which we keep on using and learning from. Honor his memory.
Estágio supervisionado em avaliação psicológica: relato de experiência em uma instituição pública
Authors: Inácio Amanda Lays Monteiro , Silva Maria Eduarda Oening da , Santos Beatriz Leal , Seleguini Taís Leão , Canavesi Beatriz Lapresa , Miani Luiza Farias
Published: January 2024

O objetivo do presente trabalho foi relatar a experiência de um Estágio Supervisionado em Avaliação Psicológica em uma Universidade Pública do Paraná. Os atendimentos foram retratados com base nas percepções das participantes do estágio e discutidos à luz da literatura científica. Foram atendidos 16 casos em um período de dez meses no ano de 2022. Consistiam em 7 casos de Orientação Profissional, 3 de Dificuldade de Aprendizagem, 1 de suspeita de Deficiência Intelectual, 3 de suspeita de Autismo, 1 de suspeita de Transtornos Psicóticos agudos e transitórios, 1 de suspeita de Altas Habilidades/Superdotação. Por meio da atuação no serviço-escola, foi possível aprimorar o conhecimento teórico e técnico das estagiárias, bem como contribuir socialmente com a comunidade aderente ao referido serviço, considerando a gratuidade do trabalho realizado em comparação ao alto custo cobrado por esse serviço em âmbito privado. O contato com a prática em Avaliação Psicológica corroborou para que as estagiárias desenvolvessem um olhar clínico ético valendo-se de recursos reconhecidos pela ciência psicológica. Destaca-se, por fim, a importância de um exercício ético, atualizado e comprometido com a integralidade do ser humano na prática profissional.
Experiências e estratégias de cuidado às gestantes usuárias de crack
Authors: Sales Laís Maria Germano Canuto , Quinderé Paulo Henrique Dias
Published: January 2024

O consumo de Substâncias Psicoativas durante a gestação ocasiona o crescimento do risco de complicações materno-fetais e efeitos danosos de longo prazo em crianças expostas à essas substâncias. Apesar do uso de crack e cocaína no período gestacional ser um fenômeno crescente, existem poucos estudos que apresentem possibilidades de cuidado específico para essa população. Também não existem recomendações específicas do Ministério da Saúde (MS) no que diz respeito à assistência ofertada para essas mulheres, porém, algumas iniciativas vêm sendo implementadas. Objetivou-se relatar e refletir teoricamente sobre a experiência profissional em Psicologia na atenção à saúde de gestantes usuárias de álcool e outras drogas na Estratégia Trevo de Quatro Folhas, uma política pública de saúde para redução da mortalidade maternoinfantil em Sobral-CE, Brasil. Para isso, apresentam-se e discutem-se funcionamento, impasses e possibilidades identificadas acerca dessa política. Os tópicos descritos foram escolhidos por serem os mais presentes durante a experiência, respectivamente: apresentação e discussão do funcionamento da estratégia; a psicologia na atenção à saúde de gestantes usuárias de álcool e outras drogas. A experiência profissional demonstrou que a psicologia, como categoria profissional inserida nesse contexto, tem potencial de contribuir na construção de um cuidado integral em saúde quando a atuação é orientada pela perspectiva da autonomia do sujeito e corresponsabilização do cuidado.
Estudio bioantropológico de un osario histórico asociado a un contexto bélico del siglo XIX, en la ciudad de Paysandú, Uruguay
Authors: Segovia Ana Clara , Cáceres Sofía , Sosa Valentina , Lambiaso Lorena , Lusiardo Alicia , Figueiro Gonzalo , Sans Mónica
Published: January 2024

El osario del “Monumento a Perpetuidad”, ubicado en la ciudad de Paysandú, Uruguay, recibió durante su historia fallecidos tanto de población general, como de combatientes del evento bélico conocido como la “Defensa de Paysandú” (1864). Este lugar funcionó como cementerio público entre 1851 y 1881, habiéndose construido el osario en 1854. Con el objetivo de aportar al conocimiento histórico, cultural y patrimonial, se busca caracterizar los restos del osario y establecer una posible relación entre el imaginario colectivo, que plantea que los restos de los combatientes fueron depositados allí, y los resultados obtenidos. Se recuperaron 13 cráneos y restos asociados, que se estudiaron a través de métodos bioantropológicos, estableciéndose sexo, edad y ancestralidad, y observándose posibles indicadores de violencia. Adicionalmente, para ampliar la información sobre ancestralidad, se extrajo y analizó ADN mitocondrial de seis cráneos. La muestra final se compuso de 13 individuos adultos, 9 masculinos, 3 femeninos y uno de sexo indeterminado, y características típicas de una población mestizada. En relación con posibles indicadores de violencia, se observa que están presentes en cinco individuos de la muestra. Los resultados son coincidentes con lo esperado: alto porcentaje de individuos masculinos con signos de violencia, probablemente asociados a la defensa de Paysandú.
Videogames como ferramenta de divulgação científica e cultural
Authors: Bisso-Machado Rafael
Published: January 2024

Com aproximadamente 3 bilhões de jogadores em todo o mundo (40% da população mundial), os videogames são uma importante atividade cultural. Diferentemente do aprendizado em um contexto típico de sala de aula, os videogames envolvem os jogadores na construção constante do conhecimento, incentivando-os a aprender por tentativa e erro. Além disso, os videogames podem se tornar uma forma de ciência cidadã. Por exemplo, os jogadores on-line estão ajudando os cientistas a resolver problemas científicos ao jogar jogos criados por cientistas. Em outra frente, os videogames criados ou produzidos em colaboração com os nativos americanos permitem que essas culturas se expressem e se comuniquem com um público mais amplo por meio da mídia interativa. Um exemplo é o jogo Never Alone (Kisima Inŋitchuŋa), que resultou de uma parceria entre Ishmael Hope, um contador de histórias de herança Iñupiaq e Tlingit, e o Cook Tribal Council. Esses exemplos demonstram que os videogames podem atuar como um importante meio de divulgação científica e cultural.
Unraveling the great resignation: a comprehensive literature review on the workforce exodus henomenon
Authors: Artar Melike , Balcioglu Yavuz Selim
Published: January 2024

Purpose- The Great Resignation, a profound labor market shift following the COVID-19 pandemic, has seen employees globally re-evaluate their work-life priorities. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the literature on this phenomenon, aiming to consolidate existing knowledge, identifying research gaps, and offer insights to various stakeholders.
Methodology- A systematic literature search was conducted using defined keywords such as "Great Resignation," "workforce trends," and "remote work" across multidisciplinary databases Web of Science and Scopus. Publications spanning 12 categories, including refereed articles, conference papers, and reviews, were reviewed to distill the essence of existing research.
Findings- The Great Resignation underlines a pivotal movement where work-life balance, health, safety, and job contentment surpass conventional job security. Contributing factors include blurred boundaries between professional and personal spheres due to remote work, health risks in the workplace, and a general rethinking of career choices following the pandemic. The increase in workloads and the stress of the global health crisis have accelerated burnout, making many seek healthier work environments. In addition, changes in cost of living and inflation have further fueled this trend. The phenomenon poses significant challenges for organizations, from talent retention to operational disruptions.
Conclusion- Addressing the Great Resignation requires adaptive strategies from employers. The flexibility of work options, the prioritization of mental health, the availability of competitive compensation, and the maintenance of transparent communication emerge as essential. Governments, too, play a crucial role by ensuring policies that support worker rights, offer financial aid, and promote skill development. This review underscores the need for more empirical research to understand long-term impacts across various sectors and demographics and to develop effective retention strategies. The findings also provide a foundation for policymakers, business leaders, and academics to strategize and navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by the Great Resignation in the post-pandemic era. Future research directions include an in-depth exploration of sector-specific impacts, demographic variations, and long-term economic implications.

Keywords: Great resignation, workforce, Boolean operators, motivation, turnover ntention, millennials
JEL Codes: L22, M51, M54
Employees engagement on the performance of Tanzanian public higher learning instıtutions: a case of institute of social work
Authors: Nkolimwa Dominic
Published: January 2024

Purpose-This article aimed at analyzing the influence of employees’ engagement on public higher learning ınstitutions performance in Tanzania. The performance of organizations worldwide depends on many factors including the availability of talented, committed and engaged employees. Hence, employees’ engagement has an impact on organizational performance and national development at large.
Methodology- A quantitative research strategy and a positivism approach were used in the study. The article applied the correlation research design. Multiple regression analysis was used to analyze data from 84 questionnaires from the Institute of Social Work, Dar es Salaam. Three hypotheses were tested to verify the model on the Employees’ engagement on organizational performance.
Findings-The results demonstrate that Employee Involvement (EI), Employee Working Environment (EWE) and Employee Motivation (EM) have positive influence on Organizational performance (OP).
Conclusion- Managers in public and private organizations should seriously consider engaging employees in various decisions and duties performed at work in order to continue improving the performance of the organizations.

Keywords: Employees’ engagement, organizational performance, working environment, involvement, motivation
JEL Codes: M31, E21, D11
Ted Talks como recurso docente en la asignatura de “Economics of social expenditure” del grado en Economía
Authors: Cantarero Prieto David , Blázquez Fernández Carla , Lanza León Paloma , Lera Javier
Published: January 2024

Objetivo: La pandemia puso de manifiesto la necesidad de reforzar otro tipo de métodos docentes como son la docencia virtual, la gamificación o los formatos asíncronos. Nuestro estudio analiza la experiencia de la aplicación de la figura del ponente invitado asíncrono con el uso de las TED Talks en la asignatura de “Economics of Social Expenditure” del Curso de Tercero del Grado en Economía.
Métodos: Al final de cada TED Talk se le propone al alumnado una serie de actividades para analizar el rendimiento y la utilidad de la actividad en la aceptación y comprensión de los conceptos principales que han sido considerados en la evaluación continua. Además, el estudiantado tiene que responder a un cuestionario anónimo sobre su grado de satisfacción con la actividad.
Resultados: Tanto los cuestionarios como las calificaciones nos muestran los siguientes resultados: 1. Una alta satisfacción con las actividades propuestas. 2. Un incremento en la participación e implicación del estudiantado en el desarrollo de la asignatura. 3. Una mejora en la aceptación y asimilación de conceptos de la asignatura que derivan en una mejora de las notas finales de la asignatura. 4. Mejora de las competencias no cognitivas (soft skills) como son el trabajo en equipo o el pensamiento crítico.
Conclusiones: Nuestra experiencia prueba la necesidad de seguir apostando por este tipo de metodologías que serían extrapolables a otras asignaturas. Así, no solo se tendría en cuenta la opinión del alumnado para mejorar los resultados docentes, a su vez pues nos permitiría configurar una base de datos para validar econométricamente esta experiencia docente.
Estudio bibliométrico de Economía Digital y sus tendencias
Authors: Cueva Estrada Jorge Manuel , Sánchez-Bayón Antonio
Published: January 2024

La economía digital (ED) se relaciona con la adaptación y transformación de las actividades económicas, a las tecnologías de comunicación y de tratamiento de información. Se busca analizar y cuantificar la producción científica publicada en la base de datos Scopus, acerca de la ED, se realiza un análisis bibliométrico de 1122 artículos encontrados, mediante un estudio descriptivo, longitudinal y elaboración de mapas bibliométricos. La Multidisciplinariedad en las investigaciones encontradas acerca de ED resalta su impacto en las distintas áreas científicas. La presencia de países como China, Estados Unidos y Alemania, potencias tecnológicas y económicas, en las investigaciones analizadas, muestran una posible relación entre su desarrollo y producción científica. Las palabras claves encontradas revelan un fuerte enfoque con temas vinculados con la digitalización y transformación digital. Se sugiere como futura línea de investigación la influencia de la economía digital en el bienestar laboral.
‘So…What Exactly Is To Be Done?’: The National Implementation of Reasonable Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities According to the United Nations Human Rights System
Authors: Marchant Eduardo
Published: January 2024

This article explores the specific measures that States should adopt for the national implementation of reasonable accommodations —a key feature of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and a critical tool in addressing disability equality and non-discrimination. It argues that the Convention itself offers limited guidance on this issue, suggesting that State Parties should turn to the practices of UN human right bodies for orientation, despite acknowledging challenges in doing so. The main finding highlights that the national implementation of reasonable accommodations demands a series of measures across different domains, emphasizing that mere incorporation into national legislation is necessary but not sufficient.