bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
AI and AI-powered tools for pronunciation training
Authors: Vančová Hana 
Published: February 2024

AbstractArtificial intelligence (AI) is taking over many spheres of human life, including language pedagogy. While some areas need to find their ground with AI and resolve ethical issues arising from its use, other spheres of education, such as pronunciation, may benefit from the system’s ability to communicate with learners and provide them with implicit feedback while carrying out different communication tasks. This technical advancement of AI then opens doors for further educational opportunities that have not existed in the past. The study aims to explore the existing use of AI-powered tools in foreign language pronunciation training by meta-analysis of 15 research papers benefiting from using AI and AI-powered tools (mobile and web applications, chatbots, intelligent virtual assistants) and provide suggestions for their future applications in educational practice. The research results also indicate that this field of study is still underrepresented in language pedagogy. The existing experience with AI-powered tools confirms a relatively good experience in developing intelligibility, increasing motivation and addressing the speaking anxiety of foreign language learners in formal and informal learning settings.
The Creation of Chartered Management Consultant: A UK Gold Standard for Consulting Competence
Authors: Tibble John P 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
This paper explains the creation and purpose of the Chartered Management Consultant (ChMC) award in the UK, outlines the preparation and initial launch of the accreditation, describes the growth to mid-2023 and discusses how continued growth is needed not just in volume of chartered practitioners, but in the diversity of the accredited community.
The paper describes the purpose and creation of the award, reviews growth and suggests where to focus next. The first part describes the two UK organisations who have been responsible for setting up and promoting the ChMC award – Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and the Management Consultancies Association (MCA) – and how the ChMC award supports their respective organisational raison d’etre. The second part provides a timeline between 2017 and 2020, in the run-up to the global pandemic. The third part describes the promotion of ChMC and the setting of pace coming out of the pandemic. The fourth part reviews the channels and levers used to accelerate growth in the take-up of ChMC during late 2022 and early 2023; and reflects on how to balance growth in volume of uptake whilst maintaining an appropriately reflective blend of community diversity. The fifth part discusses the practical challenge of promoting an industry-wide standard in a hitherto-unregulated environment. The sixth part covers the case for a strengthened approach; and The seventh and final part covers closing comments and a possible approach to build on the success achieved by CMI/MCA to date, drawing on the CMI’s IC arm.
Guía de alimentación saludable en “La Escuela es Nuestra” en Veracruz
Authors: Ramírez-González Issa María , Bolado-García Victoria Eugenia , Romero-Valdés Luz Del Carmen , Zamora-Contreras Livia Natalia , Olalde-Libreros Guadalupe Jacqueline , Arcos-García Ana María , Castillo-Hernández José Luis 
Published: February 2024

La Delegación de Bienestar en Veracruz, se dio a la tarea de diseñar, una guía que facilite proporcionar una alimentación saludable a los escolares del Programa “La Escuela es Nuestra” (LEEN), y cumplir con el artículo 75 de la Ley General de Educación en Materia de Salud. Objetivo: Elaborar una Guía Alimentaria que contribuya a proporcionar una alimentación saludable a la población escolar en el marco de la Estrategia Nacional de Alimentación Saludable, Justa y Sostenible. Metodología: investigación aplicada, descriptiva, cuali-cuantitativa, y transversal. Resultados: Se identificaron problemas de malnutrición, alimentos regionales de mayor consumo, técnicas de preparación, y el consumo de Productos Ultraprocesados (PUP); lo cual permitió elaborar una guía alimentaria con 10 recomendaciones. Conclusiones: La guía alimentaria basada en la cultura alimentaria de la población, la disponibilidad regional de alimentos y la problemática nutricional, facilitará proporcionar una alimentación saludable a los escolares del Programa LEEN.

Guide to healthy eating in the program "The School is Ours" in Veracruz
Abstract: The Delegation of Welfare in Veracruz, was given the task of designing, a guide that facilitates providing a healthy diet to schoolchildren of the Program "The School is Ours" (LEEN), and comply with article 75 of the General Law of Education in Health Matters. Objective: To develop a Food Guide that contributes to providing a healthy diet to the school population within the framework of the National Strategy for Healthy, Fair and Sustainable Eating. Methodology: applied, descriptive, qualitative-quantitative, and cross-sectional research. Results: Problems of malnutrition, regional foods of higher consumption, preparation techniques, and consumption of Ultra-Processed Products (PUPs) were identified; This allowed the development of a food guide with 10 recommendations. Conclusions: The food guide based on the food culture of the population, the regional availability of food and the nutritional problem, will facilitate providing a healthy diet to the schoolchildren of the LEEN Program.
The Status and the Role of the Cabinet Secretary A. V. Makarov in the Process of Forming the Cabinet of His Imperial Majesty as a State Institution
Authors: Nakishova M. T. 
Published: February 2024

This article focuses on the evolution of functionality of the Cabinet of His Imperial Majesty Peter the Great during his reign. Based on an analysis of materials from the collection of documents of the Cabinet stored in the Russian State Archive of Ancient Acts it indicates the scope of competence of the Cabinet Secretary A. V. Makarov (1674–1740) and the Cabinet of Peter the Great. The Cabinet of Peter the Great was engaged in financial support of administrative projects, building activities all-around Russia, military companies, diplomatic missions and many other things. In fact, it replaced and duplicated the functions of other institutions of central or local governments, more effectively solving the tasks since its head, Cabinet Secretary A. V. Makarov, had direct access to the monarch and had stable business ties with all state institutions without exception. The author also investigates how the role of this institution in the administrative system changed over time. The study shows the evolution from one clerk position, intended to be a personal royal secretariat, to an independent state institution with a broad scope of competence. The article concludes by arguing that the political significance of the Cabinet of Peter the Great directly depended on the place of A. V. Makarov in the system of public administration. Around the turn of the 1710s and 1720s, A. V. Makarov completely monopolized the intermediary function, through which the ruler was connected with other figures and institutions.
Peter the Great’s Project to Defend the Philadelphia Metropolitanate
Authors: Yastrebov A. O. 
Published: February 2024

The article uses the materials of the Archive of Foreign Policy of the Russian Empire to study the mission of Hegumen Gerasim Foca, who in 1722 came to ask Emperor Peter the Great for help to the Orthodox of Venice. For the first time, the Greek community appealed to the head of the Russian state, delegating a cleric of St. George’s Church to do so. Correspondence between the College of Foreign Affairs and the Holy Synod provides details of the case and the project of assistance to the Orthodox of Venice. From the case files, we also learn about the decision of the Russian government to open a diplomatic mission in the republic. The documents contain information about the personality of Gerasim Foca, as well as about the circumstances of his life in Russia. At the same time, the project, aimed at helping the faithful of Italy and strengthening Russia's influence in the Apennines and the Balkans, remained unrealized.However, during the 18th century, the cooperation of the Russian government with the Greeks was successful, which led not only to the opening of the consulate and the restitution of the orthodox church but later to the establishment of the regular embassy and the Russian chapel. The Russian consulate, which Greeks invariably leaded, co-existed in parallel with the Russian embassy and continued its activities after the abolition of the Venetian Republic.
“I am your companion on earth, fight for me!”: Mutuality in Ancient Egyptian Letters to the Dead in the End of 3<sup>rd</sup> – the Beginning of 2<sup>nd</sup> Millennium BC
Authors: Demidchik A. E. , Khaprova A. V. 
Published: February 2024

Although the ideological foundation of mutual aid within ancient Egyptian small social groups (family, neighbors, etc.) is mostly clear, very few written sources reveal such customs and practices of the Old and Middle Kingdoms. This gap is to some extent filled by Letters to the Dead – written requests for help addressed to deceased relatives, often mentioning mutual obligations of the living “sender” and the deceased “recipient”. Most “senders” of such letters require the “addressees” to follow the principle of reciprocity, a kind of do ut des: since the living contribute to the well-being of the dead by performing cult actions, the latter must now help the living. The rule of mutual assistance was so strict and pervasive that it transcended the boundary of life and death. The Letters to the Dead imply that deceased relatives remained firmly embedded in social networks of mutual aid. However, the most valued was not a strictly fixed “return” of the once received assistance, but the confidence that the person who received support will not fail to come to the aid of his “benefactor” if trouble happens to the latter. At the same time, the Letters to the Dead show that Egyptians considered it not too petty to refer to their former merits in desperate times: for example, to mention an offering of a bull leg and seven quails in a letter to the deceased parents.
Globalisation and current employment situation in South Africa: An exploratory enquiry
Authors: Mpabanga Zanele L. , Knight Xavier , Ukpere Wilfred , Adekanmbi Foluso 
Published: February 2024

Globalisation is a broad concept that has continuously impacted various aspects of human endeavours. Globalisation has influenced the realignment of business strategies as well as impacted the availability of jobs in many countries. In modern organisations, managers must understand how current globalisation impacts employment situations. Since the dawn of contemporary globalisation in the early 1990s, several path breaking advances have emerged. These advances have also impacted the ways works are coordinated in the workplace. For instance, recently the use of independent contractors has increased as opposed to permanent appointed employees. As a matter of fact, globalisation has impacted employment situations in several ways. Hence, the current paper is an attempt to explore how globalisation has impacted employment situations in South Africa. The main finding of the paper revealed that there is a rising trend in job insecurity in most organisations owing to advanced sophisticated technologies and the utilisation of more atypical employment pattern in the form of casualisation.
ASSESSMENT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN SOUTH AFRICA:
Authors: Mandlazi Mario , Nyasha Sheilla 
Published: February 2024

The conventional understanding is that the coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19) has challenged the development of the economies at all levels – global, regional and domestic. The need to assess its damage to the South African economy became imperative if the economy has to be resuscitated in an informed and targeted way. The study therefore aimed at assessing the impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic in South Africa, assessing the effectiveness of the South African government response to Covid-19 and outlining government strategies that have been employed in an effort to rebuild the South African economy. The study utilised the qualitative research approach in which semi-structured interviews were used to collect information on a purposive sample of 12 participants. Through the use of thematic analysis as the data analysis method, the study discovered that the Covid-19 pandemic has both long-term and short-term impacts on the South African economy such as loss of employment, contracting GDP, depressed growth below pre-pandemic projections and lack of organisational performance. In response to Covid-19, the government introduced supporting programmes to businesses, regulations aimed at allowing credit facilities and partnership with various stakeholders. Strategies such as expansionary monetary strategies and the introduction of specific programmes targeting the resuscitation of key economic sectors have been implemented to rebuild the economy. The study, therefore, recommends that the government needs to build a buffer of resources in preparation of devastating pandemics such as Civid-19, such that when the country is hit by the pandemic, there are avenues that can be explored to resuscitate the economy. There is also need to ensure that there is a platform where business organisations can flourish as they can access capital and resources.
Development of learning video rotation using Palembang tanjak context to determine students’ mathematical reasoning
Authors: Hasanah Uswatun , Putri Ratu Ilma Indra , Zulkardi Zulkardi 
Published: February 2024

This research is essential as a starting point in using learning videos on rotation material assisted by the Palembang tanjak context so that students' mathematical reasoning abilities are good. This research aims to produce a learning video on rotation material using the Palembang tanjak context that is valid and practical, as well as to determine the potential effect of using videos on rotation material using the Palembang tanjak context on students' mathematical reasoning ability. PMRI and collaborative learning approaches were also used in this research. This type of research is a design research type of development studies. The subjects of this study involved 28 students of class IX.A. Data collection techniques were observation, tests, and interviews. The data analysis technique is descriptive. This research resulted in a learning video on rotation material using the context of Palembang tanjak, which was developed to be valid and practical and potentially affected students' mathematical reasoning ability with an average of 67.625. Learning videos on rotation material can be used to train students' mathematical reasoning skills within the Palembang Tanjak context.
Ratio and proportion through realistic mathematics education and pendidikan matematika realistik Indonesia approach: A systematic literature review
Authors: Risdiyanti Irma , Zulkardi Zulkardi , Putri Ratu Ilma Indra , Prahmana Rully Charitas Indra , Nusantara Duano Sapta 
Published: February 2024

Foundational mathematical concepts like ratios and proportions are indispensable for solving both everyday problems and those encountered in professional settings. However, many students need help to grasp and apply these concepts effectively, often due to ineffective teaching methods, variations in students' levels of comprehension, and shortcomings in existing learning models. Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) and Pendidikan Matematika Realistik Indonesia (PMRI) have emerged as promising solutions to address these challenges. This study aims to systematically review the literature on ratio and proportion learning design using RME and PMRI approaches. It focuses on three specific research inquiries: profiling the literature, analyzing employed learning designs, and identifying gaps and recommendations for further research in learning design development. Conducted through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach, the research involved planning, implementing, and disseminating review results. One hundred forty-four documents were scrutinized, leading to the identification of 19 pertinent papers. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the literature on learning design in the context of ratio, proportion, scale, and level, utilizing RME and PMRI approaches while highlighting research gaps and offering insights for future studies. Its findings hold significant implications for educators and researchers seeking to enhance mathematics education through RME and PMRI approaches.
Estruturalismo, Educação e Matemática
Authors: Sales Antonio 
Published: February 2024

Este é um trabalho de resgate da contribuição do estruturalismo para a Educação e, sobretudo, para o ensino da Matemática. É uma revisão sistemática de literatura que percorre, resumidamente, a trajetória desse paradigma desde Galois, o jovem matemático, que foi a primeiro a criar a estrutura de grupo e as contribuições de Cantor com a teoria dos conjuntos. Apresenta como Piaget concebeu o nascimento da inteligência na criança a partir da teoria dos grupos e dos isomorfismos discutidos na Matemática e propostos pelo grupo Bourbaki para o ensino da Matemática. Apresenta também uma crítica ao programa conhecido como Matemática Moderna, pelo excesso de formalismo que apresentava.
Assessing Susceptibility to Carbon Dioxide Gas in Three Rat Strains Using the Loss of Righting Reflex
Authors: Merenick Dexter R , Munro Brittany A , Gee Julia M , Pang Daniel SJ 
Published: February 2024

AbstractOverdose of carbon dioxide gas (CO2) is a common euthanasia method for rodents; however, CO2 exposure activates nociceptors in rats at concentrations equal to or greater than 37% and is reported to be painful in humans at concentrations equal to or greater than 32.5%. Exposure of rats to CO2 could cause pain before loss of consciousness. We used 2 standardized loss of righting reflex (LORR) methods to identify CO2 concentrations associated with unconsciousness in Wistar, Long–Evans, and Sprague–Dawley rats (n = 28 animals per strain). A rotating, motorized cylinder was used to test LORR while the rat was being exposed to increasing concentrations of CO2. LORR was defined based on a 15-second observation period. The 2 methods were 1) a 1-Paw assessment (the righting reflex was considered to be present if one or more paws contacted the cylinder after the rat was positioned in dorsal recumbency), and 2) a 4-Paw assessment (the righting reflex was considered to be present if all 4 paws contacted the cylinder after the rat was positioned in dorsal recumbency). Data were analyzed with Probit regression, and dose-response curves were plotted. 1-Paw EC95 values (CO2 concentration at which LORR occurred for 95% of the population) were Wistar, 27.2%; Long–Evans, 29.2%; and Sprague–Dawley, 35.0%. 4-Paw EC95 values were Wistar, 26.2%; Long–Evans, 25.9%, and Sprague–Dawley, 31.1%. Sprague–Dawley EC95 values were significantly higher in both 1- and 4-Paw tests as compared with Wistar and Long–Evans rats. No differences were detected between sexes for any strain. The 1-Paw EC95 was significantly higher than the 4-Paw EC95 only for Sprague-Dawley rats. These results suggest that a low number of individual rats from the strains studied may experience pain during CO2 euthanasia.
ASTROCITOMA ANAPLASICO DE REGION PINEAL SEGUIMIENTO A 4 AÑOS
Authors: Hernandez Zamora Cesar Ivan , Castañeda Aguayo Franscisco , Valdez Orduño Ricardo , Hernandez Salazar Manuel 
Published: February 2024

Introduccion:

Los tumores de la región pineal, representan una variedad heterogénea de neoplasias primarias de baja incidencia, donde se incluyen a los tumores de origen germinal y los tumores del parénquima pineal. El astrocitoma anaplásico es todavía de una frecuencia más baja en esta región, y su pronóstico de sobrevida de este tipo de tumor es relativamente corto.

Metodo.

Presentamos el caso de una paciente femenina de 16 años de edad con diagnóstico tisular de astrocitoma anaplásico cerebral de región pineal, el tratamiento, evolución y el resultado en 4 años de seguimiento.

Discusión.

El astrocitoma anaplásico tiene una sobrevida corta de acuerdo a nuestra revisión, y los tumores del parénquima pineal son menos frecuentes que los germinomatosos, el manejo elegido en este caso fue basado en las recomendaciones internacionales, obteniendo un seguimiento de 4 años lo que lo hace un caso de éxito, contrario al pronóstico común de su histología.

Conclusion.

El astrocitoma anaplasico de la region pineal es un tumor poco frecuente, el haber realizado una resección quirúrgica amplia ante una histología de alta malignidad influye para que la paciente presente una sobrevida libre de enfermedad arriba del promedio, al presentar este caso esperamos aportar un caso a las series de estos tumores con una evolución libre de enfermedad y estable.
Individual psychological characteristics and features of coping with the disease in patients with the first psychotic episode and post-psychotic depression as targets for psychosocial interventions
Authors: Antokhin E. Yu. , Vasilyeva A. V. , Boldyreva T. A. , Antokhina R. I. 
Published: February 2024

Purpose of the study: to determine the individual psychological characteristics and features of coping with the disease in patients with the first psychotic episode and post-psychotic depression in order to identify targets for subsequent psychosocial interventions. We examined 1112 patients who underwent the first psychotic episode, of which, after the introduction of inclusion/exclusion criteria, two groups were formed in the final design: 243 patients with postpsychotic depression and 119 patients without depression in partial remission. Clinical and psychopathological method with objectification by PANSS, CDSS scales, clinical and psychological method with diagnostics of coping, psychological defense mechanisms, perfectionism and self-stigmatization by standardized questionnaires were used, regression analysis was carried out using the method of multiple linear regression with stepwise inclusion. From the numerical characteristics of the samples, the arithmetic mean was determined with the calculation of the standard error of the mean, standard deviation. Statistically significant results were accepted at the p<0.05 significance level.Conclusions: the study found a significant effect on the clinical manifestations of postpsychotic depression in patients who underwent PES of schizophrenia, all studied individual psychological characteristics with the highest coping activity, which indicates the undoubted involvement of reactive mechanisms in the development of this type of pathology. This confirms the importance in the treatment of the studied cohort of patients, not only of differentiated psychopharmacotherapy, but also of active psychotherapeutic support with the study of selected “targets” of coping, individual psychological characteristics.