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Didactic potential of mobile applications in the practice of teaching Russian as a foreign language
Authors: Terskikh M. V. , Zaytseva O. A. 
Published: February 2024

Importance. Over the past ten years, mobile applications for learning a foreign language have gained great popularity and have occupied their niche among other information and communication technologies. In this regard, the task of identifying the didactic potential of mobile applications offering the study of the Russian language as a foreign language is relevant.Materials and Methods. The research material is the content of mobile applications for learning Russian as a foreign language. The following methods are used during the study: directional sampling method, descriptive-analytical, comparative, included observation method, systematization, classification, modeling.Results and Discussion. The work presents the results of an analysis of 6 mobile applications designed to study the Russian as a foreign language, the advantages and disadvantages of each of the applications are identified, their specialization is determined. When assessing the didactic potential of mobile applications in the practice of studying the Russian as a foreign language, we use the following criteria: structured training, tasks diversity and quality, the presence of elements of individualization and differentiation, and a number of others.Conclusion. Each of the considered applications is designed to solve certain didactic problems: Memrise and FunEasyLearn – to increase lexical stock; Duolingo – for working out grammatical constructions; Lingualeo – for working with authentic texts; Busuu – for communicating with a native speaker and developing writing and speaking skills; Kalinka – for detailed study and practice of grammar of the Russian language.
“The monetary test of loyalty”: on the financing of visits by British princes to the Empire in the 60s and 70s of the XIX century
Authors: Velichko E. O. 
Published: February 2024

Importance. In the 60–70s of the XIX century, representatives of the royal family of Great Britain visited the possessions of the British Empire. The issue of financing was one of the fundamental issues in their implementation. Being closely connected with the sphere of political reputation management, it went beyond the boundaries of exclusively organizational practice. The purpose of the study is to explore the specifics of the financing mechanism for visits by members of the British ruling family to the empire’s possessions in the 60s and 70s of the 19th century and to determine the importance that it began to acquire in the process of building Britain’s relations with these territories.Materials and Methods. Historical-genetic and problem-chronological methods make it possible to analyze the process of monetary support for visits of British princes to the empire’s possessions and determine its role in the context of imperial construction of Great Britain.Results and Discussion. On the basis of sources – materials from the British and colonial press, journalistic publications, parliamentary documents – the features of the financing mechanism for official royal visits and official trips of British princes to the possessions of the Empire of various types are analyzed. The guidelines that conforms the organizers of royal trips and ceremonial receptions in carrying out the task of providing them are revealed.Conclusion. In the context of the royal visits’ implementation, the issue of their financing acquired conceptual importance. Through the sponsorship of the British princes’ trips by the colonial authorities and the public, as well as by the imperial government, ideas that were important for the development of interaction between the metropolis and its possessions were broadcast.
Teaching students of linguistics to write essays in a foreign language based on working with the Criterion automated assessment system
Authors: Tormyshova T. Yu. , Ryazantseva T. Yu. , Sukhanova N. I. 
Published: February 2024

Importance. Teaching linguistic students to write essays in a foreign language is a laborious and time-consuming activity for a teacher. Modern artificial intelligence tools are able to take on some of the functions of a teacher to provide students with evaluative feedback. The purpose of the study is to develop a step–by-step methodology for teaching students to write essays in a foreign language based on practice with an AI tool.Materials and methods. The analysis of scientific articles on pedagogy and methods of teaching foreign languages from scientific journals indexed in the Multinational Database Scopus and Web of Science, as well as the list of peer-reviewed scientific publications of the Russian Federation (K1, K2) is carried out. The Educational Testing Service’s Criterion automated essay control system is used as an AI tool.Results and Discussion. A methodology has been developed for teaching students of linguistics to write essays in a foreign language based on the Criterion system, consisting of seven consecutive stages: 1) preparatory; 2) students writing a draft version of an essay in a foreign language; 3) receiving evaluation feedback from the Criterion system; 4) students studying evaluation feedback from the Criterion system and finalizing the essay; 5) discussing the results of work with the Criterion system in the classroom; 6) students reflecting on work with the Criterion system; 7) checking students’ essays by a teacher.Conclusion. The proposed step–by–step teaching methodology is implemented within the framework of the “student – artificial intelligence – teacher” paradigm and is aimed at creating additional conditions for extracurricular foreign language practice of students.
Gestão da informação no setor bancário
Authors: Moraes Silvana de Souza , Damian Ieda Pelogia Martins 
Published: February 2024

Introdução: A gestão da informação contribui para o desenvolvimento das organizações, à medida que possibilita a disponibilização, acesso e uso da informação para a tomada de decisões. Objetivo: Este artigo busca apresentar os desafios da gestão da informação no nível estratégico de uma empresa do setor bancário. Metodologia: Utilizou-se da entrevista como instrumento de coleta de dados que formam analisados por meio do Discurso do sujeito coletivo, com a identificação de três categorias de análise, quais sejam acesso, registro e organização. Resultados: Foram identificadas a dificuldade de acesso e compreensão da informação e a necessidade de recorrer a especialistas, ao dono da informação; além do grande volume de informações e tempo escasso para acesso e interação com elas e de não haver incentivo ou valorização do registro de informações em desenvolvimento de projetos e a existência de múltiplos canais que dificultam o acesso e apropriação da informação pelos sujeitos. Conclusão: Os resultados apontam a necessidade de maior atenção ao usuário nos processos de gestão da informação, a fim de propiciar o acesso adequado e facilitado aos repositórios de informação, o gerenciamento dos canais disponíveis, o incentivo ao registro e a necessidade do descarte da informação obsoleta.
Influence of Health Insurance Type on the Access of Cancer Patients to Ramucirumab Therapy Using <em>All of Us</em> Database
Authors: Tibi Sedra , Tieu Vivian , Ling Jun 
Published: February 2024

Background and Objectives: Cancer as the second leading cause of death in the United States poses a huge healthcare burden. Barriers to access to advanced therapies influence the outcome of cancer treatment. In this study, we examined whether insurance types affect the quality of cancer clinical care regarding access to an important monoclonal antibody, ramucirumab. Materials and Methods: Data for 13,340 cancer patients with Purchased or Medicaid insurance from the All of Us Database were collected for this study. The Chi-square test of proportions was employed to determine the significance of patient cohort characteristics and ramucirumab usage between Purchased and Medicaid insurance groups. The independent t-test was utilized to assess the influences of other determinants on insurance types. Results: Cancer patients who are African American, with lower socioeconomic status, or with lower educational attainment are more likely to be insured by Medicaid. Analysis of survey questions demonstrated the relationship between income and education level with insurance type as Medicaid cancer patients were less likely to receive primary care and specialist physician access and more likely to request lower cost medications. In addition, those with Medicaid insurance were identified to have poorer access to expensive therapeutics like ramucirumab compared to those with Purchased insurance. Conclusions: The inequities of the US healthcare system are observed for cancer patient care; access to physicians and therapeutics are highly varied and dependent on insurance types. Socioeconomic status determines insurance type, which unfortunately generates a significant impact on cancer treatment and disease outcome.
Risk Analysis Management of Volcanic Slopes in São Miguel Island, Azores
Authors: Fernandez Fabricio , Oliveira Carlos S , Vargas Eurípedes , Sousa Luis Ribeiro e , Malheiro Ana , Sousa Rita Leal e , Amaral Paulo , Moniz Letícia 
Published: February 2024

Abstract

The Azores Archipelago is affected by several geohazards and natural disasters, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and extreme meteorological events. This makes this region quite susceptible to landslides. To ensure the safety of natural slopes, it is vital to systematically assess and manage risk to propose measures to reduce the geotechnical risk of slope instability. Volcanic formations are unique in that they typically exhibit sizeable natural variability of lithological formations and heterogeneities, with significant variations in geometry. Therefore, the existing standard characterisation systems do not consider the heterogeneous nature and unique characteristics of volcanic formations. The instability of a slope was selected for the analysis in Porto Formoso. The hill is located on the north coast of the island of S. Miguel, in the Azores archipelago. From a geological point of view, the slope consists of a volcanic rocky mass of a trachytic nature, which is covered superiorly by an incoherent deposit of a pomitic nature. A 3D numerical model using the Material Point Method (MPM) was developed and applied to the site, including seismic action considering the Portuguese regulations. A slope risk analysis was analyzed, considering the MPM numerical results. Finally, conclusions are drawn.
Identification of a novel waikavirus infecting Pittosporum tobira in China
Authors: Guo Mengze , Zhang Lei , Fan Xudong , Sun Pingping , Guo Jianwei , Li Zhengnan 
Published: February 2024

Abstract

A new waikavirus, tentatively named pittosporum tobira waikavirus (PtWV), was identified in Pittosporum tobira plants with symptoms of leaf abnormality and ringspot in Yunnan, China. The complete genome sequence was determined using high-throughput sequencing and rapid amplification of cDNA ends. The RNA genome of PtWV is 12,709 nt in length and contains a large open reading frame (ORF) encoding a polyprotein of 3,669 aa. Furthermore, it includes a smaller ORF that encodes for a 13.2 kDa BVCV-like protein. Phylogenetic analysis and sequence alignment consistently demonstrated that PtWV shares the closest evolutionary relationship and the highest amino acid sequence of the Pro-Pol region identity with Actinidia yellowing virus 1 (AcYV1). This study represents the first report of a novel waikavirus identified in P. tobira.
The Application Value of CT Radiomics Combined with Clinical Parameters in Predicting the Duration of Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury
Authors: Fan Xinjiang , Jiang Yong’An , Fan Hengyi , Yuan Raorao , Li Yuping , Zhang Yichen , Qin Qian , Cai Jianhui , Huang Jun , Zhang Yan , Cheng Shiqi 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Background
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a commonly devastating injury that is a leading cause of neurological disability and mortality worldwide. Prolonged invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) can cause complications for TBI patients. We explored the application value to predict the duration of IMV by using a quantitative radiomics approach combined with clinical parameters.
Methods
A retrospective analysis of 71 TBI patients was conducted. Among them, 30 patients (42.3%) showed IMV duration exceeding 7 days. The intraparenchymal hemorrhage (IPH) on the initial CT was manually segmented for radiomics analysis. After feature extraction and selection, a total of 5 different machine learning algorithms were used to predict IMV duration exceeding 7 days and to derive radiomics scores (R-scores). Univariate logistic regression analyses were implemented to screen clinical parameters. We conducted a comparative study of IVM for more than 7 days between the clinical factor alone and fusion radiomics features.
Results
The individual prediction of the radiomics model for predicting IMV duration exceeding 7 days resulted in an AUC of 0.8626. Clinical parameters were used to build a comparative model. For predicting IMV duration exceeding 7 days, the AUC generated by combining variables such as Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) at the emergency department, Injury Severity Score (ISS), albumin count and neutrophil count at admission was 0.8496. After incorporating the R-scores into the combined model, the AUC increased to 0.8959.
Conclusions
The findings suggest that by performing radiomics analysis on initial CT images and combining clinical parameters, it is possible to effectively predict the duration of IMV duration exceeding 7 days in TBI patients.
Effects and Characterization of Environmental Conditions on Microplastic Fibers Release from Synthetic Textile
Authors: liu guangmin , Wang ke , Ye Xiangyu , Wang Laili , Wu Meiliang , Liu Hong 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Microplastic fibers account for approximately 40–90% of the total amount of microplastics in water environments and sediments. Synthetic textiles are susceptible to aging as a result of prolonged exposure to moist heat, high-temperature drying, and abrasion, resulting in the release of microplastic fibers. However, studies on the effects of environmental conditions on the release of microplastic fibers remains limited. Herein, the influence of wet heat, high-temperature drying, and abrasion on the release of microplastic fibers from six different synthetic textiles was studied. The results demonstrate that the average release of microplastic fibers after undergoing abrasion, wet-heat treatment, and drying was found to be 3.7–10.5 times, 6.5–7.7 times, and 8.4–14.6 times higher, respectively, in comparison to standard washing procedures. The number of3523-8172 microplastic fibers for per gram of acrylic fabric was after undergoing various treatments. Additionally, the quantity of microplastic fibers released from polyester fabric during the first wash was 5.15–37.6 times greater than those released during the fifth wash. This study provides valuable insights into the mechanisms underlying the release of microplastic fibers from synthetic textiles, as well as the influence of aging on such releases. This provides a solid foundation for the development of measures to mitigate the release of these pollutants into the environment.
Management of Flea Beetles Using Ecological Engineering in Vegetable Agroecosystem of Kashmir
Authors: Maqsood Saima , Buhroo Abdul A. , Sherwani Asma , Mukhtar Malik 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Ecological engineering is a new concept of habitat manipulation for restoration of ecosystem thereby reducing dependence on insecticides. It is the intended involvement of insectary plants in managed landscapes influencing survival of natural enemies. These natural enemies lead to pest reduction in environmentally beneficial production practices. The main aim of ecological engineering is to make suitable agroecosystem for natural enemies growth by providing an appropriate environment. Two years field experiment was conducted during 2019 and 2020 for evaluating the effect of ecological engineering on the population of flea beetles viz., Altica himensis and Phyllotreta striolataalong with their natural enemies on the cabbage crop. The plant species in three different combination were worked out for study of pest management. Results showed that Treatment II with main crop cabbage and border crop of dill as a trap, intercrop of coriander as an attractant, buffer crop of onion as repellent and collard as perimeter crop caused the maximum increase in the mean number of natural enemies (1.53 ±0.11) during two years of study which in turn brought maximum mean pest reduction. The diversity of predators were documented in different treatments. Simpson’s diversity index, Shannon-Weiner index and Evenness index were found to be higher in Treatment II. The maximum mean percent increase of natural enemies in main crop over control (268.52%) with maximum mean percent reduction of target pest (56.52%) was observed in Treatment I.
Burden of Illness and Mortality in Men with Adrenomyeloneuropathy: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Authors: Bonkowsky Joshua L. , Healey Bridget , Sacks Naomi C. , McLin Ronaé , Cyr Phil , Sawyer Eileen , Stephen Christopher D. , Eichler Florian 
Published: February 2024

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN) is a neurodegenerative disease phenotype of X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), resulting in progressive myeloneuropathy causing spastic paraparesis, sensory ataxia, and bowel/bladder symptoms. We conducted a retrospective cohort study using two large administrative databases to characterize mortality and the burden of illness in adult men with AMN in the US.
RESULTS: Healthcare resource use was assessed using a national commercial insurance claims database (2006-2021). Males with AMN ages 18-64 years and no evidence of cerebral ALD or other peroxisomal disorders were included and 1:4 matched on demographic characteristics to individuals without AMN. All study participants were followed for as long as observable. Patients with AMN were also identified in the Medicare Limited Dataset (2017-2022); mortality and age at death were compared with all Medicare enrollees. We identified 303 commercially insured men with AMN. Compared with non-AMN, individuals with AMN had significantly more inpatient hospital admissions (0.44 vs. 0.04 admissions/patient/year), outpatient clinic (8.88 vs. 4.1 visits/patient/year), outpatient hospital (5.33 vs. 0.99), and home healthcare visits (4.66 vs. 0.2 visits/patient/year), durable medical equipment claims (0.7 vs. 0.1 claims/patient/year), and prescription medication fills (18.1 vs. 5.4 fills/patient/year) (all p<0.001). Average length-of-stay per hospitalization was also longer in AMN (8.88 vs. 4.3 days; p<0.001). Rates of comorbidities were significantly more common in AMN compared to controls, including peripheral vascular disease (4.6% vs. 0.99%), chronic pulmonary disease (6.3% vs. 2.6%), and liver disease (5.6% vs. 0.88%), all p<0.001. Among individuals age <65 with Medicare disability 1coverage, mortality rates were 5.3x higher for adult AMN males (39.3% vs. 7.4%) and the age at death significantly younger (47.0±11.3 vs. 56.5±7.8 years), both p<0.001. Among Medicare beneficiaries ages ≥65 mortality rates were 2.2x higher for men with AMN vs. those without AMN (48.6% vs. 22.4%), p<0.001.
CONCLUSION: AMN imposes a substantial and underrecognized health burden on men, with higher healthcare utilization, greater medical comorbidity, higher mortality rates, and younger age at death.
Optimizing Nutrient Utilization, Hydraulic Loading Rate, and Feed Conversion Ratios through Freshwater IMTA-Aquaponic and Hydroponic Systems: An Environmentally Sustainable Concept
Authors: Goda Ashraf , Aboseif Ahmed M. , Taha Mostafa K.S. , Mohammady Eman Y. , Aboushabana Nevine M. , Nazmi Hani M. , Zaher Marwa M. , Aly Hadir A. , El-Okaby Mohamed A.S. , Otazua Nora Ibáñez , Ashour Mohamed 
Published: February 2024

Abstract

Water quality in land-based fish production can be controlled through either instantaneous water exchange or costly wastewater treatment followed by recirculation. Agricultural-aquaculture integration is an excellent alternative technique for lowering nutrient discharge levels, increasing profitability, and transforming fish culture wastewater into valuable products. The current study employed a solar energy system to power two separate IMTA-aquaponics systems (Nutrient Film Technique, NFT, and Floating Raft Systems, FRS) for the cultivation of Nile tilapia, African catfish, thin-lipped grey mullet, freshwater crayfish, freshwater mussels, and a variety of vegetables. Tilapia and catfish were fed exclusively on diets under the IMTA system. All wastewater from tilapia and catfish ponds, including dissolved and solid, flows sequentially to ponds of other cultivated species. The water then flows through the IMTA system's terminal point to the NFT and FRS systems before returning to the tilapia and catfish ponds, with complete control of the nutrient flow throughout this entire circular system. Two 147-day production cycles were carried out. The findings of the second production cycle are presented. Total biomass gain for aquatic species in the IMTA system was 736.46 kg, compared to 145.49 and 271.01 kg in the tilapia and catfish monoculture systems, respectively. The current IMTA system had a cumulative feed conversion ratio (FCR) of 0.90, whereas monoculture systems for tilapia and catfish had FCRs of 1.28 and 1.42, respectively. Nile tilapia and catfish consumed 571.90 kg of feed containing 25.70 kg of nitrogen (N) and 9.70 kg of phosphorus (P), respectively, and gained 11.41 and 3.93 kg of dietary N and P, representing 44.40 and 40.46% dietary N and P retention, respectively. In the IMTA system, the addition of mullet and prawn as detrivores aquatic animals improves dietary N and P utilization efficiency to 59.06 and 51.19%, respectively, and the addition of mussels as herbivore animals improves dietary N and P utilization efficiency to 65.61 and 54.67%, respectively. Finally, the use of FRS and NFT as hydroponic systems increased dietary N and P efficiency to 83.51% N and 96.82% P, respectively. This study indicates that the IMTA-Aquaponic system, as a bio-integrated food production system, can convert the majority of fish-fed residuals into useful products suitable for desert, rural, and urban areas in poor and developing countries.
The Wisconsin Narrative and the Effectiveness of Campaign Visits in the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election
Authors: Song Shige , Beveridge Andrew A. 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
One of the lingering questions regarding the 2016 presidential election is ‘would things have been different, had Hilary Clinton visited Wisconsin?’ We tackle this question with a nonparametric identification strategy based on directed acyclic graph (DAG) and a Bayesian multilevel spatial statistical model to identify and estimate the campaign visit effect at the county-level. Our results suggest that the Wisconsin narrative misses the most important aspects of the 2016 election. In all counties in the 48 contiguous states, a Trump visit increases the support for Clinton. In half of the counties, a Clinton visit increases the support for Trump.