Significance Of Elements Research Articles

Nutritional content of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens L.) larvae at different stages of active feeding

Abstract Hermetia illucens L., commonly known as the black soldier fly (BSF), is an exemplary group of insects known for waste decomposition, and its maggots can be utilized as a protein source for livestock, poultry, and fish applications. The propagation of BSF maggots is relatively straightforward and can be cultivated on a large scale, contingent upon the type of feed provided. Chitin, present in the outer layer of BSF maggots, can act as an anti-nutrient, diminishing its benefits as a protein feed. This research aimed to evaluate maggot development based on the optimal harvesting time to achieve the lowest chitin content along with other proximate elements (nutrients) of significance. A quantity of 10 grams of BSF eggs was cultivated in a waste medium comprising tofu dregs and fruit and vegetable wastes. Harvesting was performed on 14, 16, 18, and 20-day. Proximate analysis results indicate that the 18th day was the optimum time for harvesting BSF maggots, just before reaching maturity, exhibiting the lowest chitin content and the highest protein levels. The findings of this study will serve as a reference for pre-treatment to reduce chitin content in BSF maggots before in vivo testing on broiler chickens.

The Jerusalem pilgrimage road in the second temple period: an anthropological and archaeological perspective

The pilgrimage to the Second Temple included ceremonial elements of strong spiritual significance that elevated the participants to spiritual exaltation. This ceremonial process began with the first steps pilgrims took from their homes towards Jerusalem and concluded when they reached the Temple. This article presents the ceremonial element of the pilgrimage in light of archaeological and anthropological research, integrated with historical sources and with reference to the topography of Jerusalem and its surroundings (including the use of geographic information systems). These tools are used to retrace the path that pilgrims walked and present what the pilgrimage meant for them. The article also investigates whether the physical act of walking can shape the pilgrimage experience and, if so, how this occurs. It is also argued that the main approach to the Temple Mount for Jewish pilgrims led from the south (via the Kidron and Hinnom valleys), and that the construction of this route was designed with geophysical and architectural details meant to enhance the spiritual experience of the pilgrims.

IQOS point-of-sale marketing: a comparison between Arab and Jewish neighborhoods in Israel

BackgroundPhilip Morris International’s IQOS, with its heatsticks (HEETS), is the heated tobacco product with the largest global market share. IQOS and/or electronic cigarettes use rate is higher among Arabs vs. Jews in Israel. This paper aims to compare IQOS point-of-sale marketing strategies, and regulatory compliance in Arab vs. Jewish neighborhoods in Israel.MethodsWe integrated data from two separate studies including a cross-sectional survey with IQOS retailers (December 2020–April 2021) and audits of points-of-sale that sold IQOS/HEETS (April 2021–July 2021) in 5 large cities in Israel, after marketing restrictions including a points-of-sale display ban and plain packaging became effective in Israel (January 2020). The survey included 69 points-of-sale (21 Arab, 48 Jewish neighborhoods) and the audits included 129 points-of-sale (48 Arab, 81 Jewish neighborhoods). Comparisons of IQOS marketing strategies between points-of-sale in Arab and Jewish neighborhoods were conducted using Chi-Square test, Fisher’s exact test or Mann–Whitney test, as appropriate. Thematic analysis was used to analyze open-ended questions.ResultsThe survey showed that most marketing strategies, such as promotions to customers, were uniform across points-of-sale in Arab and Jewish neighborhoods. The most noteworthy differences were that a higher proportion of retailers from Arab neighborhoods were invited to IQOS parties (47.6% vs. 21.7%, p < 0.05) and reported personal communication with a Philip Morris International’s representative (80.0% vs. 51.2%, p < 0.05). Additionally, Philip Morris International’s representatives assisted points-of-sale in both Arab and Jewish neighborhoods in implementing the display ban by providing free compliant cabinets and product placement instructions, and directly interacted with customers. The audits showed that points-of-sale in Arab neighborhoods were more compliant with the display ban (25.5% vs. 8.8%, p < 0.05), but less compliant with plain packaging (62.5% vs. 79.3%, p < 0.05).ConclusionsThere were not many notable differences in IQOS marketing across points-of-sale in Arab vs. Jewish neighborhoods, but Philip Morris International utilized marketing elements of cultural significance, especially for points-of-sale in Arab neighborhoods, such as more personal communication and invitation to social events. Continuous surveillance of tobacco points-of-sale marketing and legislation compliance is needed, with a special focus on demographic/location-based differences.

Experience and Prospects for the Development of Russian-Tajik Cooperation in the Field of Education

The article is devoted to the analysis of Russian-Tajik cooperation in the field of education and summarizing the results of research by Russian and foreign scientists to form a position confirming the importance of integrating the activities of educational organizations, which is a prerequisite for increasing human potential as the basic component of the socio-economic development of society. A set of measures focused on the development of the Russian-Tajik (Slavic) University was proposed, a vector of Russian-Tajik cooperation in the field of education was formed.Aim. Based on the study of many years of experience in interaction in the field of education between Russia and the Republic of Tajikistan and the features of the new economic reality, identify the most adequate forms of international cooperation, justifying the vector of their transformation.Tasks. Study the origins of the formation and analyze the reality of scientific and educational interaction between Russia and Tajikistan. Summarize and evaluate the experience of cooperation between the Russian-Tajik (Slavic) University and Russian universities. Justify the most adequate forms of international cooperation in the field of education and identify the vector of their further development in the Republic of Tajikistan.Methods. The study applied: analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, comparisons and grouping, evolutionary and historical approaches.Results. The study showed that Russian-Tajik cooperation in the field of education has deep roots based on a long-term legislative framework, which makes it possible to really assess the existing relations between Russia and the Republic of Tajikistan and identify the prospects for their development. The generalization and adaptation of the existing experience made it possible to form reasoned positions that contribute to improving the scientific and educational level and improving the professional competencies of the trained staff, which is aimed at the socio-economic development of the two friendly countries. The study made it possible to form the following elements of scientific novelty and practical significance. Theoretical novelty consists in justifying the need to integrate the activities of educational organizations and allocating the organizational structure of an educational organization by type of organization based on knowledge as preferable in an unstable socio-economic environment. Practical significance lies in the fact that a set of measures focused on the development of RTSU is proposed and a vector for the development of educational organizations is formed in the context of their international integration.Conclusions. Scientific and educational cooperation: between Russia and Tajikistan is mutually beneficial for each of the parties. Assessment of the current situation and justification of proposals for the further development of relations between these countries made it possible to identify the vector of their transformations. For Russia and Tajikistan, the connection of education with the changes taking place in each of the countries is important. Since these changes are dynamic, continuous vocational education should play a significant role. For more effective implementation of continuing vocational education, work on career guidance is necessary, which is well combined with a dual education system that provides for close cooperation with companies, as well as the development of additional vocational education that actively responds to changes in the labor market. Positive results can be achieved only in the context of the active development of modern computer technologies, providing for interactivity, visualization, the use of case stages, mini-research, design work, as well as the possibility of hybrid learning. With this approach, the quality of comprehensive interdisciplinary research and development increases. It is recommended to form an organizational structure of an educational organization according to the type of organization based on knowledge, which is preferable in an unstable socioeconomic environment. The basis for the implementation of proposals for the further development of scientific and educational relations between Russia and Tajikistan is social partnership, as an instrument for regulating social and labor relations.

Significance Of Institutions For Economic Development - Comparative Research

In the Washington Consensus, which was adopted in 1908s and 1990s by developing and former socialist countries, deregulation, liberalization and privatization were seen as most significant. Openness and privatization strategies in the last 15-20 years have become worldwide processes covering many world countries. This process had many elements of universal significance, but there were also many elements specific for the group of countries with similar socio –economic structure and a certain position in the world economy.

Dried blood spot analysis for elements of nutritional concern as demonstrated in studies of Galápagos land iguanas (Conolophus species)

BackgroundDried blood spot (DBS) technology is valuable in providing simple means of storing blood samples from wildlife with small blood volumes. Methods designed for heavy metal analysis on DBS become more useful if extended to elements of nutritional significance. Purpose(1) Development of procedures for measuring Mn, Fe, Co, Cu, Zn, Se and Mo in DBS; (2) use the designed methods in health assessments of Galápagos land iguanas (Conolophus species). ProceduresElements were measured by inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) following acid digestion of whole blood or DBS from the same animal for direct comparison. Study animals comprised free-ranging iguanas from separate islands in the Galápagos archipelago. Main FindingsDBS spikes (Mn, Fe, Co, Cu, Zn, Se and Mo) demonstrated accuracy to ∼100 ppb; reporting limits were set there except for Fe and Zn which were set at 1000 ppb. Plasma samples – generally preferable for nutritional element diagnostics – were submitted from Galápagos land iguanas along with DBS as part of a large-scale health assessment. In plasma versus DBS concentration comparisons, Fe, Cu, Se and Mn correlated well with R^2 values of 0.799, 0.818, 0.896 and 0.899, respectively, and slopes ranging 0.88 – 1.3. Co and Zn showed greater scatter. Mo had insufficient points above its reporting limit and offered advantages for toxicity assessments. Bland-Altman diagrams showed flat scatter between 2x standard deviation boundaries with no undue trends except for Mn which had few points above its reporting limit. Bias, defined as the average difference [DBS – plasma] divided by the average value, was relatively low throughout, with values of − 19.3 % (Fe), − 48.7 % (Co), − 19.6 % (Cu), − 6.9 % (Zn), − 21.4 % (Se) and + 40.7 % (Mn). Normal distribution assessment of iguana Cu, Zn, Se and Fe plasma values showed unanticipated divergences between two species. ConclusionsThe DBS approach for nutritional element analysis offers a suitable methodology for determining crucial elements Mn, Fe, Co, Cu, Zn, Se, and Mo in veterinary samples. Analyses of samples from Conolophus species revealed interesting divergences particularly for Cu, Zn, Se and Fe, elements generally associated with defense against oxidative stress.

Similarities and Comparisons Between Stefan Zweig’s ‘Last Mass in St. Sophia’s Cathedral’ and Ismail Kadare’s ‘Saint Sophia’s Church’

Zweig’s contribution in Albanian literature comes from the effort of well-known Albanian intellectuals and translators, which in turn has inspired and influenced prominent figures in Albanian literature and culture. This paper focuses on the inspirations, similarities and differences between ‘Last Mass in the Cathedral of St. Sophia’ by the German author Stefan Zweig, who is one of the authors most frequently translated into Albanian, and ‘The Church of St. Sofia’ by the famous Albanian author, Ismail Kadare. The paper provides solid arguments demonstrating the interesting parallels between the theme, plot and motives in the two stories that depict the same historical event, the conquest of Constantinople and the invasion of Ottoman soldiers into the capital of the Byzantine Empire. Particularly, they emphasise the Church of Saint Sophia, the Sultan’s amazement at its beauty, the conversion of the Church into a mosque and the covering of the Christian elements, the faces of the saints and especially ‘those of Christ and Saint Mary’. Furthermore, icons and elements of historical and religious Christian significance, the fall of the Cross and the altering of the direction of prayers according to religious affiliation are also depicted. Thus, it may be said that great writers, such as Zweig and Kadare, do not have any regularity in where and when they appear. Hence, the connections and literary similarities, whether accidental or a sign of inspiration and influence, can be found in their works, as in many other authors of world literature.

The geoheritage in the north of Tocantins state and southwest of Maranhão state, Brazil

The Brazilian territory has a significant and diversified geoheritage, but there is still a lack of knowledge about it, especially in areas far from metropolitan regions, where most of the research is concentrated. In this work, elements of great significance of the geodiversity in the north of the state of Tocantins and southwest of Maranhão are approached. The region is located on the Brazilian agricultural frontier, a fact that makes it important to know its physical-natural diversity and to provide an overview of the importance that some portions of the area have for conservation and sustainable development. In the region, there are significant sites composed of fossils, waterfalls and geoforms that, according to a theoretical review of the themes addressed and the field work, are important for carrying out scientific, didactic and geotouristic activities.

Информативность управленческого учета как инструмент управления бизнесом

The purpose of the study is to generalize theoretical provisions and develop methodological aspects of the management accounting system as a factor in improving the effectiveness of financial indicators to maintain business at a stable level. The tasks and trends of the transition to a management accounting system that reveals the effectiveness of the importance of finance to the owner are determined. The research is based on the integration of the experience of specialists, revealing the practical significance of the management accounting transformation system in order to collect and analyze information for planning and making management decisions, as well as on the analysis of Russian and foreign publications. The article is devoted to the issue of using the information contained in management accounting as a tool for assessing business performance. &#x0D; The main problems that accompany owners who do not keep management records are disclosed and analyzed. The obtained results are accompanied by elements of scientific novelty and practical significance.

The unified protocol: patient and therapist perspectives on the utility of the group manual

ABSTRACT Introduction The Unified Protocol (UP) is a well-established transdiagnostic psychotherapeutic intervention. Recently, a Danish group manual was developed and tested in the Danish mental health services. We set out to evaluate the Danish UP group manual with the purpose of understanding which factors patients found helpful and hindering for their change process. Furthermore, we explored therapists’ perspectives on the utility and possible challenges of the UP group manual. Methods The study was a pragmatic qualitative study. Twelve patients and eight therapists were interviewed. The interviews followed a semi-structured interview guide focused on their experiences of therapy. The data was analysed using thematic template analysis. Results The results revealed one superordinate theme: Elements of significance, which embodied 5 distinct sub-themes 1) Exposure, 2) Homework, 3) Increased understanding of thoughts, emotions, behaviour and physical sensations and 4) Interrelatedness of therapeutic factors and 5) Increased understanding of symptoms, the past, and oneself. Overall, the evaluation found that the patients and therapists accepted the new treatment. The core interventions in the UP were meaningful to the participants. Some patients considered the treatment demanding due to the high level of emotional engagement and reflection. Therapists found the manual more suitable for the treatment of anxiety disorders. KEY POINTS What is already known about this topic: The evidence for transdiagnostic psychotherapy for anxiety and depression is growing. One of the most well-established transdiagnostic psychotherapy manuals is the Unified Protocol. Recently, a Danish Unified Protocol Group Manual was developed and tested What this topic adds: Patient and therapist interviews were carried out, to explore their perspectives on the new treatment. Patients and therapists generally accepted the treatment model and found the manual content to be meaningful. Some patients found the therapy program to be demanding, whilst some therapists found the manual more suitable for the patients with anxiety compared to those with depression.

Taxation of trade: current state, problems and prospects

In the modern world, the sphere of trade is one of the dominant spheres of economic activity. The subject of the study is the peculiarities of taxation of wholesale and retail trade entities, as well as the problems arising from these features. Despite the development of the industry in terms of taxation, there are problematic issues that are worth paying attention to for the further development and improvement of not only the taxation of a particular industry, but also the entire taxation system, as well as the stimulation and development of the industry by organizations. The research methodology consists of analysis, synthesis, deduction and modeling, tabular and graphical methods of data visualization. As a result of consideration of the main features of taxation of the trade industry, the main goal of the work was achieved – problems were identified and ways of improvement that can be applied in practice were proposed. In the author's research, several elements of novelty and practical significance can be identified: the systemic features of taxation of economic entities in the field of trade are identified and formulated based on the analysis of scientific literature and regulatory acts; the problems of taxation when trading with gift certificates, when applying discounts and margins are identified; directions for improving the taxation of trading companies aimed at concretization are proposed tax legislation and minimization of tax risks of all participants in tax legal relations.

ИНВЕСТИЦИОННЫЙ ПОТЕНЦИАЛ РЕСПУБЛИКИ СЕВЕРНОЙ ОСЕТИИ – АЛАНИИ

The article examines the current state of investment attractiveness of the Republic of North Ossetia – Alania. Despite the development of the tourism industry, the positive dynamics of the growth of the gross regional product, the high infrastructure potential, the investment attractiveness of the region is quite low, it often has fluctuating indicators. The elements of investment attractiveness, their level and significance for the region are studied.

Народная демонология Полесья в контексте восточнославянских традиционных верований

This article studies folk demonological beliefs that are widespread on the territory of Polesye, located on the border of Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia. The traditional culture of this region is of great interest for ethnologists of the broadest profile, since it preserves many archaic elements of all-Slavic significance. In the first part of the study, two blocks of the regional mythological system were considered: spirits of domestic and natural loci, and a group of characters originated from the souls of deceased. The second part of the work considers two groups of mythological characters: spirits not assigned to a specific locus (the devil, spirits of diseases, personification of death, characters for intimidation of children) and different categories of living people endowed with supernatural knowledge (witches, sorcerers, healers, werewolves). The study is based on data from the East-Slavic demonology.

In Situ Synchrotron X‐Ray Absorption Spectroscopy Studies of Anode Materials for Rechargeable Batteries

AbstractTaking advantage of a high‐flux light source, synchrotron X‐ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) beamline is able to perform in situ/ex situ, element‐selective, and qualitative/quantitative experiments to elucidate electrochemical reaction mechanisms of batteries accurately and efficiently. In situ synchrotron XAS probes dynamic electronic and local atomic structure information, including valence state, charge transfer, local geometry and symmetry, bond number/length/type and disorder degree, of target elements of significance during battery operation, which facilitates to promote the development of rechargeable batteries by building accurate structure‐performance relationships fundamentally. In this review, the basic principles for XAS are briefly introduced, design strategies for in situ XAS experiments are proposed, salient in situ XAS studies of battery anodes are summarized, and current challenges and future opportunities based on XAS measurements are also outlined.

Nurturing nature in a mega-city: a decadal assessment of the Beijing Olympic Forest Park

In this article, we showcase the Beijing Olympic Forest Park (BOFP), a large-scale urban park developed as part of the green infrastructure to support the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. The BOFP represents an example of using strategically-placed and well-designed public open spaces to relieve stresses from high-density living in compact urban areas. Drawing from first-hand information from leading planners and designers, we present the ideas rooted in Chinese culture and environmental aesthetics that have inspired the overall layout of the park. Anchoring itself at the northern end of the city’s central axis, BOFP takes on the Chinese Shan-Shui Landscape layout and integrates into its design many elements of cultural significance. We then explain the park’s design elements inspired by Frederick Law Olmsted and his sons and modern construction technologies informed by ecological science. Through an extensive review of empirical studies, we evaluate the park’s performance in social and environmental aspects and identify areas in need of improvements. We suggest that the BOFP manifests a successful fusion of quintessence from both the western and eastern landscape fields. It illustrates an application of a culturally informed ecological approach to park siting, planning, and design, which has supported the park’s meaningful integration into its urban context and amplified its contributions to the city. Evidence cumulated through decadal evaluations of the park’s performance has revealed the accomplishments of this transformative place-making approach for both nature and people.

Аннотация на монографии «Технико-криминалистическое обеспечение осмотра места происшествия», «Криминалистическое обеспечение осмотра места происшествия», «Особенности криминалистического обеспечения расследования бизнес-преступлений: теоретический и прикладной аспекты» Дмитриевой Татьяны Федоровны

Introduction: improving the efficiency of forensic support for investigative actions is of great importance not only for the investigation of crimes, but also for the fight against crime in general, which emphasizes the need to develop the fundamental areas of criminology in the field of improving the use of special knowledge, technical and tactical forensic tools, forensic technologies during the inspection of the crime scene examination and the evaluation and control activities of the actions performed, in this connection, the authors set the goal of studying the monographs by Tatyana F. Dmitrieva, Associate Professor of the Department of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure of Vitebsk State University named after P. M. Masherov. Methods: the methodological framework for the study is a combination of the general, general scientific and specific scientific methods of cognition: dialectical-materialistic, logical, comparative, structural and functional analysis. Results: the author’s position grounded in the work is based on the legislation of the Republic of Belarus, the Russian Federation and the opinions of the competent scientific community on the presence of features, the elements of novelty, the theoretical and practical significance in the peer-reviewed monographic studies by T.F. Dmitrieva. Based on the analysis of the monographs “Technical and Forensic Support for the Crime Scene Investigation”, “Forensic Support for the Crime Scene Investigation”, “Features of Forensic Support for the Investigation of Business Crimes: Theoretical and Applied Aspects” the differentiation of the characteristic features of technical-forensic and forensic support for the crime scene examination and the investigation of business crimes is conducted. The questions of the importance of the research in certain areas and the uniqueness of the results of the peer-reviewed monographic studies are raised. Conclusions: the study revealed the role of the peer-reviewed monographs as important outcomes for the further development of forensic science and practice of forensic support for investigative actions and crime investigation. It is established that the peer-reviewed studies were carried out at a high scientific and theoretical level and represent a serious step in the development of these scientific areas. The author’s conclusions are consistent, logically justified, and the author’s suggestions and recommendations have practical significance, applicability, and can be used in doctrinal and practical developments.

A Framework to Guide Medical Students’ Role in COVID-19: The Pandemic as a Catalyst for Crystallization of Professional Identity Formation

A physician’s duty to care for patients and to care for self are in significant tension during epidemics. Especially when the infectivity and fatality of the epidemic remains unclear, the internal professional identity of a physician in training is challenged. There are various elements of moral significance that medical students may reflect on in the context of professional identity formation (PIF). These elements include: 1) the duty to treat concept, 2) societal role expectations, 3) beneficence, 4) distributive justice, 5) balancing risks and benefits and 6) faculty role modeling. Licensed physicians and those in training will balance multiple perspectives to make their personal decisions as to how to approach the pandemic and define their own role in it. During times of pandemics, when the entire physician workforce is called upon to help with the emerging crisis, positive role models emerge and that invisible pedagogy profoundly influences PIF of medical students. Physicians in training balance the values of altruism and self-care in their decision making. COVID-19 since its first recognition in December 2019 has caused major disruption of medical educational activities in the United States. The role of medical students during such crises can vary greatly depending on their level of training, competence and their evolving professional identities. Given the enormity of the COVID-19 crisis, many will act in solidarity with patients and colleagues. PIF may remain abstract to students throughout much of their medical training, but it becomes concrete during epidemics in which students personally confront deepened awareness of what it means to be a physician. The concept of PIF rapidly crystallizes into tangible thoughts, emotions, beliefs, and actions. This article elaborates on a framework consisting of six moral elements that guides one’s decision in contributing to pandemic relief efforts and posit that a crisis accelerates the rapid crystallization of PIF in medical students (Figure 1). These decisions must still allow room for individual conscience and students may take the six elements of moral significance into consideration when determining their role. The epidemic becomes a “giant leap” in PIF. Regardless of which decision students make, the way trainees reflect on their participation and choose to approach this novel COVID-19 pandemic marks a pivotal moment in each medical student’s academic career and PIF journey.

Delineating an Integrated Ecological and Cultural Corridor Network: A Case Study in Beijing, China

This study shows that an integrated ecological and cultural corridor network can help guide city development strategies to better preserve ecological and cultural assets. Traditionally, protection zones and suitable development areas are often identified by separately considering natural elements of the ecosystem and elements of cultural significance. To achieve the purpose of cohesively protecting areas of ecological and/or cultural significance, we have developed a corridor-based spatial framework by integrating ecological and cultural assets. Ecological sources are identified by combining protection prioritization, nature reserves, and water bodies. Ecological corridors are delineated by using the minimum cumulative resistance (MCR) model on a resistance surface constructed from land-use data to connect ecological sources. Ecologically important areas are then delineated by creating a 5-km buffer zone from ecological sources and ecological corridors. Cultural corridors are historical routes and rivers surrounded by abundant cultural nodes. Like ecologically important areas, culturally important areas are delineated by creating a 5-km buffer zone from cultural corridors. Comprehensive regions are the overlap of ecologically and culturally important areas. Finally, the integrated network connects all comprehensive regions following ecological corridors and cultural corridors in such a way that the largest number of ecological sources and cultural nodes are reached. We applied this framework in Beijing, China, and the results show that there are 2011 km2 of ecological sources, 30 ecological corridors, 423 cultural nodes, seven cultural corridors, and 10 comprehensive regions covering 2916 km2 in the integrated network. The framework adds new insights to the methodology of considering ecological and cultural assets together in developing protection and development strategies.

ANALYZING LOGISTICS FUNCTIONS' LPI-BASED EFFECTS ON GLOBAL EXPORTS AND IMPORTS

ABSTRACT Considering nations' exports and imports as macroeconomic determinants for global commerce capability, this paper attempts to ascertain their criterion impacts happening due to logistical functions based on a nomologically modeled research framework of transportation effectiveness constituents. Evaluating reliable secondary data for nations' logistics performance parameters mined from the World Bank Database and nations' exports and imports metrics mined from the International Monetary Fund Database, the analytical discourse further empirically tests the concerted logistical variables' relevant effects on exports and imports. Elements of substantive significance generated from the varied findings are discussed as they practically apply within the functional scope of logistical effectiveness garnered toward trade throughput efficacies. Keywords Logistics Functions, Exports, Imports, Global Trade, Secondary Data, Significance Effects

Orquestación de Sentidos: Una Mirada Semiótica a la Mediación de la Lectura

En el marco de la reflexión sobre los distintos lenguajes de la literatura infantil, se percibe la necesidad de una aproximación a los aspectos semióticos en la mediación de la lectura. Para ello, se ofrece una revisión teórica que abarca la configuración del libro ilustrado como objeto significativo, la articulación de los códigos visuales con el texto escrito en la construcción de sentidos y la implicación de estos lenguajes en la comprensión de los contenidos literarios. Además, se aborda la relevancia de la figura mediadora como puente entre el libro y la comunidad, y se analizan diversos recursos insertos en sus propuestas estéticas en interrelación con el público y el contexto. En el ámbito metodológico, bajo la mirada cualitativa de investigación, se utiliza la técnica de grupo de discusión que, en este caso, recoge los aportes de exponentes latinoamericanos del campo de la mediación de la lectura. Tras revisar los postulados teóricos a la luz de las reflexiones suscitadas por el estudio, se establece que en el proceso de mediación se añaden nuevos elementos de sentido y significación, al complementar los contenidos del libro con otros lenguajes que subyacen en cada apropiación, interpretación y conformación del acto de lectura.