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This column provides an overview of the newly updated Proficiencies for Assessment in Academic Libraries (approved June 2023) and outlines the steps and rationale for each phase of the revision process. It is our hope that you will not only apply and share these assessment proficiencies in your own organizations and practice but also consider how you might adapt the strategies for inclusivity and transparency that were used to update the Proficiencies in your own work such as strategic planning, updating or revising programs, or creating new services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This essay conducts a paleographic study of Egerton Manuscript 2614, more commonly known as the "diary" of Margaret Hoby. To date, all scholarly studies of this document have been based on one of two print editions of the text. Unfortunately, these editions regularly mistranscribe and misrepresent the early modern manuscript and reduce its palimpsestic complexity. This is the first systematic study of this manuscript as a manuscript and what this textual artefact with all of its scratches, blots, strikethroughs, rewrites, and unfamiliar layout can tell us about how and why Hoby wrote it, and how and why she spent considerable time returning to and amending it. I argue that by looking at never before considered manuscriptal evidence we can conclude that Margaret Hoby produced her manuscript via a multistep process of rereading and revision, and that by approaching her revisionary marks as a form of tattoo, that is, as a form of writing over the self, we can better understand these marks as evidence of an iterative early modern form of self‐making through self‐writing and rewriting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article introduces the Saudi Learner Translation Corpus (SauLTC), an innovative multi-version English–Arabic parallel corpus featuring part-of-speech tagging. We describe the corpus parameters and compilation process and explain how textual processing and sentence alignment are conducted. The participants include 366 student translators, 48 instructors, and 23 alignment verifiers. The corpus provides access to two target versions of every ST to allow the detection of the changes in the translation and revision processes from the initial to the final draft. The translations were collected over three years, yielding 5,160,386 tokens. The metadata of 23 sentence alignment verifiers were added to the analysis as a unique variable to investigate individual differences in the manual verification process. This unidirectional corpus can be used to identify student translators' strategies and errors in translation and analyze the efficacy of instructors' feedback. Furthermore, it is accessible via an application and a website. It provides translation teachers and researchers with a database that can help develop corpus-based and corpus-driven teaching materials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Methodological test analyses are an obligatory element in the development of high-stakes tests. This paper discusses the importance of item analysis as part of the quality criteria procedure in the exam creation and revision process for the German language examination for university entrance (DSH). Item analysis with the parameters item difficulty and discrimination is carried out using an example of reading comprehension for the receptive skills sections of the exam. The revision process is described in detail using three sample items and the added value of item analysis in quality management is emphasised. Finally, the possibilities of item analysis and its current significance in the DSH context are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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A blended model structure has emerged as an alternative to the traditional representation of model structure in a hydrologic model, in which multiple algorithmic choices are used to represent some hydrologic process within a model, and are combined within a single model run using a weighted average of process fluxes. This approach has been shown to improve overall model performance, as well as provide an efficient way to test multiple model structures. We propose that a blended model may also be at least a partial solution to the calls for a more robust Community Hydrologic Model, which can mitigate the need for developing new hydrologic models for each catchment and application. We develop an updated version of the blended model configuration that defines the suite of all possible hydrologic process options in the blended model. Configuration development was guided by model performance for more than 30 different discrete model configurations across 12 Model Parameter Estimation Experiment (MOPEX) catchments. Improvements to the blended model include the introduction of blended potential melt and potential evapotranspiration as new process groups, inclusion of nonblended structural changes, and a revision of the process options within each existing group. This leads to a very high-performing model with a mean calibration Kling–Gupta efficiency (KGE) score of 0.90 and mean validation KGE score of 0.80 across all 12 MOPEX catchments, a substantial improvement in model performance relative to the initial version. We tested for overfitting of models and found little statistical evidence that increasing the complexity of blended models reduces validation performance. We then selected the preferred model configuration as Version 2 of the blended model and tested it with 24 independent catchments against the original configuration. This test showed a statistically significant improvement or statistically similar performance in 22 of the 24 catchments in calibration and 21 of the 24 catchments in validation. The results also suggested a greater improvement in drier catchments. Version 2 of the blended model is robust across a range of catchments without the need for adjusting its flexible model structure and may be useful in future hydrology studies and applications alike. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: The process of revising writing has provided valuable insights into both learners' written output and their cognitive processes during revision. Research has acknowledged the emotional dimension of writing revision, yet no studies have delved into models that connect all of these domains. Given the interplay between these domains, it is crucial to explore potential associations between writing revision and writing quality in terms of emotions. Purpose: This study aims to shed light on the emotional shifts that occur as learners transition from a focus on form to an emphasis on content, refining fundamental aspects of writing revision, and investigating potential challenges and strategies. Methods: A total of 320 Chinese-speaking learners (188 female and 132 male) participated in weekly writing classes. We used subsequent investigation aimed to probe the specific writing revision practices contributing to both form and content revisions and semi-structured interview from collection, representation, marking, and stimulated recall to elicit participants' perspectives on various aspects, including the number of writing revisions, recurring errors, emotional processes, efficacy of writing revision, cognition of writing revision, attitudes towards writing revision, and emotional changes. Results: The findings reveal a positive correlation between writing revision and the quality of writing. EFL learners' rationale for revising centered on the imperative need to address new structural nuances or incorporate additional elements such as vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation. Additionally, form revision garnered significantly lower scores compared to content revision. Finally, EFL learners deduced the form revision governing target content through repeated revisions of the manuscript throughout the time points. Conclusions: The results indicate that the outcomes of form-focused revision or content-oriented approaches are linked to the quality of writing and contribute to the development of writing skills. Moreover, psychological processes assist English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners in enhancing their self-efficacy in language acquisition. Implications: This study contributes to the existing body of knowledge by highlighting the importance of understanding the emotional dimensions of writing revision. The practical implications of these findings extend to both learners and educators, offering insights into how to enhance self-efficacy in language learning and teaching. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An editorial is presented on the reasons why papers are accepted or rejected in scholarly publishing with an emphasis on how to turn a rejection into a revision. The article breaks down a paper into three sections—the introduction, the conclusion, and then the middle—with insight into each section. Additionally, the article looks at paper preparation based on the type of paper including design science papers and theory papers.

This article starts from two observations about archival description. First, creating finding aids requires significant judgment and interpretation, and is therefore inevitably influenced by the positionalities—the perspectives, personal histories, and social identities—of the archivists. Second, finding aids occasionally call for revision, sometimes to fit a new data standard or reflect an evolving collection, but also to correct errors, reduce bias, and remove harmful language. In light of these observations, this article has two aims. First, it develops and presents a theoretical rationale for recording metadata about finding aids, including revision history and authorship, arguing for transparency about positionality as a response to recognizing the infeasibility of impartiality. Second, it presents the results of a survey of state archivists in the US, who were asked about their descriptive practices and their attitudes regarding disclosing their authorship of finding aids. Results of the survey reveal diverse practices, as well as some hesitation to embrace expressions of positionality in the context of description. The article closes with a discussion of options for conceptualizing metadata about finding aids and the professional role of archivists, concluding with two general recommendations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Eurocode 8 is undergoing a revision process encompassing novel ductility classes, damage limitation limits, local ductility conditions corresponding to detailing prescriptions and structural irregularity criteria. In this paper, we specifically assessed the influence of an irregularity in elevation, imposed by different elevations, on the first and third storeys of buildings, and variations in the cross-sections of columns during the seismic response of reinforced concrete (RC) structures. To assess this impact, an extensive examination was conducted on thirteen five-storey moment-resisting frame (MRF) buildings. The design of those structures was carried out on the Robot Structural Analysis Professional framework following the current generation of Eurocodes 2 and 8, and the seismic response analysis was carried out using the SeismoStruct v2024 software. The results were compared to evaluate the influence of imposed irregularities in elevation due to the increasing height, column cross-section, mass, and resistance variation. The study's outcomes revealed that, for DCM structures, the imposed irregularities in elevation have different impacts on the seismic response. Increasing the heights of ground or middle floor have substantial deleterious effects on the building's seismic response. The planned geometry and variations in the cross-sections of columns substantially impact inter-storey drift and base shear. The effects of mass and resistance irregularities were neglected in this study. As such, more studies on those matters are necessary to allow our results to be further generalised. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

About this conference The International Symposium on Steel Bridges Prague 2024 is organized by the Czech Constructional Steelwork Association (CAOK) in coordination with European Convention for Constructional Steelwork (ECCS) in conjunction with the ECCS Steel Bridge Awards Ceremony and ECCS Annual General Meetings. The International Symposium on Steel Bridges Prague 2024 is going to present and discuss a wide range of topics related to a great variety of research, design and construction activities in the steel bridges sector. This symposium offers an excellent platform to show your new products and the newest technology solutions and equipment to symposium participants by taking part in the exhibition and/or being a significant partner of this international event. Review Process All papers published in this issue were peer‐reviewed by the Scientific Committee of the conference organizer. The review process for this conference was a multi‐stage process. In the first phase a Scientific Committee chose the main conference topic areas. As a result, the Organizing Committee has centrally invited authors to submit abstracts for the corresponding Symposium via the ScholarOneManuscripts Platform. The registration of the abstracts according to the Wiley Publications and Registration Processes also takes place from this platform. The submitted abstracts were reviewed by the Scientific Committee Members and subsequently approved by the corresponding Symposia Chair. Subsequently, the authors were invited to submit their full paper contributions via the Wiley Publications ScholarOneManuscripts Platform. The review process and also the revision process of the full papers were carried out in accordance with the ScholarOneManuscripts. All submitted papers were reviewed in a single‐blind peer review procedure from two members of the scientific committee. The papers had to be accepted by both the reviewers and the chair of the Symposium Steel Bridges. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focusses on two Renaissance reinterpretations of Catullus 63, one of his least imitated poems in Italy during that period. I deal with the poetic reinterpretation of Catullus' lines and the reshaping of his choice of metre and genre. I start with a poem by Marullus that defined the way Catullus 63 was later imitated; I continue with the description of a unique reshaping of Catullus' Attis by Giovambattista Pigna, in which I show some reminiscences from Ariosto's Furioso. I add insights on Pigna's blending of Catullus with other ancient and contemporary sources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Recent studies suggest that learners who are asked to predict the outcome of an event learn more than learners who are asked to evaluate it retrospectively or not at all. One possible explanation for this “prediction boost” is that it helps learners engage metacognitive reasoning skills that may not be spontaneously leveraged, especially for individuals with still‐developing executive functions. In this paper, we combined multiple analytic approaches to investigate the potential role of executive functions in elementary school‐aged children's science learning. We performed an experiment that investigates children's science learning during a water displacement task where a “prediction boost” had previously been observed—children either made an explicit prediction or evaluated an event post hoc (i.e., postdiction). We then considered the relation of executive function measures and learning, which were collected following the main experiment. Via mixed effects regression models, we found that stronger executive function skills (i.e., stronger inhibition and switching scores) were associated with higher accuracy in Postdiction but not in the Prediction Condition. Using a theory‐based Bayesian model, we simulated children's individual performance on the learning task (capturing “belief flexibility”), and compared this “flexibility” to the other measures to understand the relationship between belief revision, executive function, and prediction. Children in the Prediction Condition showed near‐ceiling “belief flexibility” scores, which were significantly higher than among children in the Postdiction Condition. We also found a significant correlation between children's executive function measures to our “belief flexibility” parameter, but only for children in the Postdiction Condition. These results indicate that when children provided responses post hoc, they may have required stronger executive function capacities to navigate the learning task. Additionally, these results suggest that the “prediction boost” in children's science learning could be explained by increased metacognitive flexibility in the belief revision process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the planned major revision of the ACGME (Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education) Common Program Requirements, which aims to enhance graduate medical education by aligning with evolving needs and reducing administrative burden.

The retinacula of the ankle are specialized anatomical structures characterized by localized thickenings of the crural fascia that envelop the deep components of the lower leg, ankle and foot. The ankle retinacula include the extensor retinacula, the peroneal retinacula and flexor retinaculum. Despite their potential to explain persistent and unexplained pain following an injury, these structures are often overlooked or incorrectly diagnosed. Hence, this comprehensive review was performed aiming to investigate the use and the methodology of US imaging to assess ankle retinacula. The search was performed on PubMed and Web of Science databases from inception to May 2024. The MeSH keywords used were as follows: "Ankle Retinacula", "Foot Retinacula", "Superior extensor retinaculum", "Inferior extensor retinaculum", "peroneal retinaculum", "superior peroneal retinaculum", "inferior peroneal retinaculum", "flexor retinaculum", "Ultrasound Imaging", "Ultrasound", "Ultrasonography" and "Ultrasound examination". In total, 257 records underwent screening, resulting in 22 studies meeting the criteria for inclusion after the process of revision. Data heterogeneity prevents synthesis and consistent conclusions. The results showed that advanced US imaging holds promise as a crucial tool to perform an US examination of ankle retinacula, offering static and dynamic insights into ankle retinacula pathology. Understanding normal anatomy and US imaging is essential for accurately identifying injuries. Future research should focus on clinical trials to validate parameters and ensure their reliability in clinical practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigates the relationship between pausing and revision behaviors, as captured by pause bursts (P-bursts) and revision bursts (R-bursts), and text quality in digital L2 writing contexts among young English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. The study involved 22 elementary school students aged 10–11 years, with English proficiency levels ranging from A1 to A2 (CEFRL). Participants completed a picture description writing task, and their writing processes were recorded using keystroke logging software. The results revealed that frequent pauses (P-bursts) were negatively correlated with text quality, suggesting cognitive overload or difficulties in language processing. In contrast, revision bursts (R-bursts) exhibited a positive correlation with text quality, indicating that the revision process played a crucial role in refining and improving the written output. Regression analysis further demonstrated that R-bursts significantly predicted text quality, underscoring the importance of revision behavior among young L2 writers. These findings contribute to our understanding of the cognitive processes underlying L2 writing in digital contexts and highlight the central role of revisions in enhancing text quality among young EFL learners. Educational implications emphasize the need for instructional practices that encourage and support the revision process in writing instruction for this population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We applied an algebraic approach to solve a system consisting of four objective functions such that practitioners can absorb operational studies with two completed supply chains under service competition and relative price conditions. We extended the application of algebraic methods to a new environment that will arouse interested researchers to work on this research trend. Moreover, we checked a related inventory model to point out that the previously proposed solution procedure only considered the case where the numerator and denominator of the objective function both are positive real numbers. Hence, we provie a revision for their solution process to cover the overlooked four conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The fundamental value of universal nomenclatural systems in biology is that they enable unambiguous scientific communication. However, the stability of these systems is threatened by recent discussions asking for a fairer nomenclature, raising the possibility of bulk revision processes for "inappropriate" names. It is evident that such proposals come from very deep feelings, but we show how they can irreparably damage the foundation of biological communication and, in turn, the sciences that depend on it. There are four essential consequences of objective codes of nomenclature: universality, stability, neutrality, and transculturality. These codes provide fair and impartial guides to the principles governing biological nomenclature and allow unambiguous universal communication in biology. Accordingly, no subjective proposals should be allowed to undermine them. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on using Comic Life, an app designed for creating digital comics, to enhance composition skills for adult learners. Topics include the effectiveness of Comic Life in reducing writing anxiety, its application in teaching digital and writing skills, and how it helps learners integrate personal experiences and creativity into their writing practice.

This article compares the manuscript and two published editions of Anthony Trollope's understudied travelogue South Africa (1878), exploring the affective impetus driving the inconsistency and revisions in his articulations concerning the “native” question in South African colonies. It argues that Trollope's inability to fully legitimise Britain's colonisation of South Africa through conventional discourses stems from the profound impact of his immediate affective responses to the atrocity of colonialism. Trollope wrote with great haste as he travelled, in order to preserve his immediate emotions and thoughts experienced during his travels. In the travelogue, his scepticism of British colonialism ebbs and flows as he vacillates between moral scruples and conservatism during the writing and revision process. This article illuminates a neglected facet of nineteenth-century British travel writing: the travellers’ fluctuating emotions contributed to the subtle fluidity of their narratives of colonialism, complicating their complicity in perpetuating racial and colonial ideologies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article explores the potential use of OpenAI's ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence tool, in the peer review process of academic publishing. It discusses how ChatGPT can assist authors in understanding reviewer comments, drafting responses, improving manuscript revisions, and enhancing language quality. The article emphasizes the collaborative relationship between authors and AI, with authors critically assessing AI-generated suggestions. It also addresses ethical considerations, such as transparency, authorship, academic integrity, and bias. The article concludes by discussing future perspectives, including the evolution of AI capabilities and the importance of human oversight in integrating AI into academic publishing. [Extracted from the article]

Background: Taking notes during learning has benefits both during class (through writing things down to encode information) and after class (by using written notes as external storage for revision). Comparisons of note‐taking methods (i.e., using paper or a computer) have mainly shown that paper leads to better learning. However, previous studies have mostly been conducted in laboratory contexts. Aims: The current study investigates university students' perceptions of the efficacity of their own preferred note‐taking method, along with the strategies they employ. Sample: Data were collected from 108 university students. Methods: Students answered a questionnaire about their note‐taking strategies during initial note‐taking (in class) and revision (after class). Results: The results show that students who take notes on paper do not consider their method to be more effective, but they report engaging in more reformulation and less multitasking. Students who take notes on a computer are more likely to reformat their notes, and thus to reformulate at a later stage. For all students, review sheets are mostly done on paper. Conclusions: These results suggest that although students are not necessarily aware of the benefits of reformulation associated with handwriting on paper during initial note‐taking, when revising, they tend to choose handwriting and benefit from reformulation when aiming for deeper processing. Therefore, revision activities remain mainly paper‐based. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Knowing how science teachers develop their professional knowledge has been a challenge. One potential way to determine the professional knowledge of teachers is through videos. In the study described here, the authors recruited 60 elementary and secondary science teachers, showed them one of two 10‐min videos, and recorded and analyzed their comments when watching the videos. The coding focused on their noticing of student learning, teacher's teaching, types of teaching practices, and the use of interpretative frames. The noticing data were collected and analyzed to determine the differences between groups of teachers. The findings from the analysis indicated that most science teachers noticed the instruction of teachers rather than the learning of students, and these noticing events were often focused on general instructional practices as opposed to the science practices emphasized in the Next Generation Science Standards (National Research Council, 2013). The only difference between the teachers was in the area of evaluating the videos. Secondary science teachers and experienced elementary teachers were more likely to evaluate the videos than were novice elementary teachers. This may be a result of the knowledge base of the teachers. These results suggest a need for explicit reform‐based instruction and a revision of this research process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: The notion of revision has garnered considerable attention across various sectors of society, with higher education institutions also placing significant emphasis on it as a key performance evaluation metric. The burden of cultivating educators and facilitators for an evolving educational framework in society predominantly falls on universities and educational establishments. Consequently, there is a pressing need for this university to approach curriculum revision with heightened seriousness. Thus, the primary aim of this manuscript is to provide a succinct overview of the curriculum revision frameworks employed by Farhangian University, highlighting their shared characteristics as identified through research conducted in Iran, Turkey, and Australia. Methods: The methodology adopted for the study is both descriptive and analytical in nature. The study's participants consist of a panel of experts, with 13 individuals selected for interviews and 20 individuals chosen to respond to the questionnaire (which assesses indicator importance). Results: The study's results have indicated that the fundamental features common to curriculum revision models include: a strategic, long-term perspective on the revision process; a cyclical and continuous nature; an emphasis on interpretative and analytical procedures; recognition of the role played by organizational structure and stakeholders; and an approach to revision that integrates management principles with a research-oriented outlook. Conclusions: The findings reveal that effective curriculum revision models, as exemplified by Farhangian University and corroborated by research in Iran, Turkey, and Australia, share several key characteristics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Online peer feedback has become prevalent in university writing classes due to the widespread use of peer learning technology. This paper reports an exploratory study of Chinese-speaking undergraduate students' experiences of receiving and reflecting on online peer feedback for text revision in an English as a second language (L2) writing classroom at a northeastern-Chinese university. Twelve students were recruited from an in-person writing class taught in English by a Chinese-speaking instructor and asked to write and revise their English persuasive essays. The students sought online peer feedback asynchronously using an instant messaging platform (QQ), completed the revision worksheet that involved coding and reflecting on the peer feedback received, and wrote second drafts. Data included students' first and second drafts, online peer feedback, analytic writing rubrics, revision worksheets, and semi-structured interviews. The quantitative analysis of students writing performance indicated that peer feedback led to students' revisions produced meaningful improvements in the scores between drafts. The results of qualitative analyses suggested that: (1) the primary focus of peer feedback was content; (2) students generally followed peer feedback, but ignored disagreements with their peers; (3) students strategically asked for clarification from peers on the QQ platform when feedback was unclear or confusing while collecting information from the internet, e-dictionaries, and Grammarly; and (4) students thought they benefited from experiencing the peer-mediated revision process. Based on the results, we provide recommendations and instructional guidance for university writing instructors for scaffolding L2 students' text revision practices through receiving and reflecting on online peer feedback. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The evaluation of Liber Papiensis, an important legal collection from the 11th century, is still uncertain as the research on the manuscripts which provides a basis for empirical discussion has not been sufficiently carried out. This article discusses the existence and characteristics of common models on which the Liber Papiensis manuscripts rely by analyzing the arrangement of clauses, the annotations for their revision and the notes mentioning relevant clauses in the oldest existent Milanese manuscripts. After identifying the author of them, it will also be argued that they were produced not directly in the environment of the lawyers of Pavia, as assumed, but from the circumstances of a local judge in Turin. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article examines the feminist way of rewriting the captions of a 1945 banal misogynistic cartoons with a theme that disparages women and their motivations. Topics include how the authors started to develop some ideas for recaptioning the cartoon, a description of the 1945 cartoon from the "Humour Gazette" featuring two men in their underwear sitting on the beach, and how the perspective of the caption has been changed or rewritten.

This article examines the influence of academic productivism and evaluation policies in Brazilian public higher education institutions since the implementation of a new postgraduate evaluation policy in 1977. It explores the correlation between neoliberal productivist logic in universities and assessment policies, using a historical and bibliographic analysis. The research suggests that market-driven productivity logic has significantly impacted academic environments, shaped by assessment mechanisms. The article also discusses the historical development of universities, different models of universities, and the contemporary challenges faced by universities, including the influence of neoliberal policies and market forces. It emphasizes the need for a balanced approach that values teaching, research, and community engagement. The methodology of the research is described as descriptive and theoretical-conceptual, using a historical analysis and literature review. The preliminary findings focus on the relationship between productivist logic and the academic environment, as well as the use of evaluation mechanisms and indicators in universities. The article also discusses the concept of productivism in universities and its influence on higher education. It explores the intersection of social sciences and economics in understanding labor relations in a capitalist world driven by profit and productivity. The role of evaluation as an instrument of control and management in universities is examined, highlighting the consequences of this approach on teaching, research, and extension activities. The article concludes by emphasizing the need for evaluation to maintain its focus on the essential roles of higher education and its social and pedagogical effectiveness. It discusses the issue of evaluating higher education and the tension between quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods. The text calls [Extracted from the article]

Part of Joaquín Dicenta's large literary production is currently overlooked in Spanish literary history, despite being one of the most unique figures of the late nineteenth to early twentieth century period. He is primarily remembered for his prolific journalistic work and for introducing social drama to Spain—a theatrical genre cultivated by European playwrights at the time. This paper aims to shed light on an aspect of Dicenta that has been relatively neglected by scholars: the genesis of his novel Encarnación (1913). In composing this book, the author appears to have merged stories from Spoliarium (1888) and certain passages from Idos y Muertos (1909), both inspired by biographical events. I focus on several aspects, including the textual transmission of Encarnación, the underlying process of rewriting, the biographical episodes that inspired the novel, and the similarities and differences with the other two works with which it has been linked. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Over the last fifteen years, a new literary trend has emerged based on the zombified rewriting of great classics of universal literature as a consequence of the success of the publication of Pride and Prejudice and Zombie (Grahame-Smith); this trend includes several texts from the Hispanic literary tradition. In this paper we analyze this postmodern phenomenon through the comparative study of three zombie adaptations and their original Spanish classics. Our objective is to deepen our understanding of the (re)writing mechanisms used by the authors of these adaptations: LaZarillo. Matar zombis nunca fue pan comido (2010) by González Pérez de Tormes, Quijote Z (2010) by G., and La casa de Bernarda Alba zombi (2009) by García Lorca. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article analyzes the authorship and rewriting of the epic poem Telémaco en la isla de Calipso by Pedro José Bermúdez de la Torre y Solier. Its main objective is to explain the conception and design of this poem while considering its debt to other heroic sagas of the same period. It focuses mainly on the coincidences with the zarzuela También se vengan los dioses by Peruvian writer Lorenzo de las Llamosas and the epic poem Demofonte y Filis, allegedly written by the Franciscan friar António das Chagas. Subsequent objectives propose a comparison between Bermudez's poem and the novel Les aventures de Telémaque by François Fénelon as a pivotal source. Furthermore, it is possible to contrast a series of diverse dramatic works produced and represented in eighteenth-century Spain, such as those written by José de Cañizares, Eusebio Vela, Domingo Rossi, and other anonymous playwrights. The conclusions rely on the problematic rewriting process and the legacy that the literary hero Telemachus carried both in epic poems and dramas of the seventeenth and eighteenth century. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper provides detailed, article by article commentary on the Principles of European Tort Law (PETL) from the perspective of one of the authors. It highlights areas where, in his opinion, improvements should be made as part of the ongoing process of revision. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the concept of embracing failure in writing, advocating for rapid completion of rough drafts and the acceptance of imperfections. Topics include the initial exploration and playful creation of first drafts, the liberating realization that first drafts don't need to be perfect, and the transformative process of revision where raw material is shaped into a cohesive narrative.

The Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) governs the permitting of more than 50,000 large-scale industrial installations across the EU and their emissions into air, water and soil. Under the European Green Deal, the IED has been undergoing a revision process which was finalised in April 2024. This article gives an overview of some of the main changes to the law and the next steps for Member States, industry and individuals affected by industrial pollution. It looks in particular at the expansion of the IED's scope to some new sectors, while continuing to keep industrial cattle rearing outside of the scope. It also considers how the amended permitting regime has the potential to prevent more pollution, if applied effectively by authorities. Lastly, the improved enforcement tools are discussed with an emphasis on the compensation right – the first of its kind in EU environmental law – requiring effective access to compensation for individuals affected by illegal industrial pollution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Education for those who are visually impaired usually relies on modified materials and unique teaching methods. Nonetheless, the advent of Extended Reality marks a considerable change by providing immersive and interactive experiences that can surpass the challenges encountered in conventional learning due to visual impairments. This study aims to systematically review and analyse the existing literature on the use of extended realities in the education of individuals with visual impairment. This systematic review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews (PRISMA) statement as a formal systematic review guideline for data collection to ensure the quality and replicability of the revision process. Data were obtained from research studies over the period 2013–2023. The analysis included a total of 71 papers from Science Direct, ERIC, JSTOR, Taylor & Francis Online, and Scopus databases. The results show that Europe had the most publications on these topics during the past decade and that most papers were focused on higher education. Additionally, virtual reality was the most investigated topic. The findings indicate that extended reality has the potential to promote inclusion for the visually impaired in educational settings and provide them with enhanced educational experiences in many educational disciplines. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Rumfitt has given two arguments that in unilateralist verificationist theories of meaning, truth collapses into correct assertibility. In the present paper I give similar arguments that show that in unilateral falsificationist theories of meaning, falsehood collapses into correct deniability. According to bilateralism, meanings are determined by assertion and denial conditions, so the question arises whether it succumbs to similar arguments. I show that this is not the case. The final section considers the question whether a principle central to Rumfitt's first argument, 'It is assertible that A if and only if it is assertible that it is assertible that A', is one that bilateralists can reject, and concludes that they cannot. It follows that the logic of assertibility and deniability, according to a result by Williamson, is the little known modal logic K4 studied by Sobociński. The paper ends with a plaidoyer for bilateralists to adopt this logic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The results of a preliminary study conducted on a Biology teacher and students of Class X Science 2 showed that WhatsApp was the most regularly used communication media. This is considered to be less effective, resulting in the learning becomes not optimal. During the pandemic, one of the learning media which could have been used was e-comic. This could be accessed through Instagram. Thus, this study aimed to develop and assess the feasibility of Instagram-assisted e-comic learning media. The development model used was 3-D: define, design, and develop. This development research was carried out at 24 Senior High School Bandung. The research subjects consisted of 3 expert validators and 18 students of class Class X Science 2. This development research used assessment questionnaires for validators and respondent questionnaires for students. The results of the validation with the revision process based on the advice of chapter experts show that this learning media is very valid with a combined score of 89.80%, and the results of the questionnaire of product trial respondents to the students got a very good category of feasibility with a score of 4.4. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigates the spatial effects of the ongoing "decommunization" campaign in Ukraine, a state-led attack on Soviet symbols and ideology in the urban space of the capital, Kyiv. We examine decommunization through the lens of an extensive legacy of architectural, urban design, and monumental art projects erected for the celebration of the 1500th anniversary of the city of Kyiv held in 1982. We focus on four ideological narratives and examine the outcomes of decommunization on four monuments. We find that decommunization's effect is limited; Communist symbolism has been annotated with Ukrainian identity symbols or neglected, not demolished. We conclude that decommunization has focused on the comparatively superficial qualities of toponomy and Lenin symbols, that the legacy of Soviet identity in Kyiv's cityscape is much deeper and has proved surprisingly persistent, and that the historiography of the newly independent nation of Ukraine is still in a process of reformation and revision. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Psychedelics have garnered increased attention as potential therapeutic options for various mental illnesses. Previous studies reported that psychedelics cause psychoactive effects through mystical experiences induced by these substances, including an altered state of consciousness. While this phenomenon is commonly assessed by the Mystical Experiences Questionnaire (MEQ30), a Japanese version of the MEQ30 has not been available. The aim of this study was to develop the Japanese version of the MEQ30. Methods: We adhered to the "Principles of Good Practice for the Translation and Cultural Adaptation Process for Patient‐Reported Outcomes (PRO) Measures: Report of the ISPOR Task Force for Translation and Cultural Adaptation" in our translation process. Two Japanese psychiatrists independently performed forward translations, from which a unified version was derived through reconciliation. This version was subsequently back‐translated into English and reviewed by the original authors for equivalency. The iterative revision process was carried out through ongoing discussions with the original authors until they approved the final back‐translated version. Results: The final, approved back‐translated version of the MEQ30 is presented in the accompanying figure. Additionally, the authorized Japanese version of the MEQ30 is included in the Appendix A. Conclusions: In this study, we successfully developed a Japanese version of the MEQ30. This scale will facilitate the assessment of mystical experiences associated with psychedelic‐assisted therapy among Japanese speakers. Further research is warranted to evaluate the reliability and validity of this newly translated scale. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The United States Department of Agriculture Farm Balance Sheet forecasts provide important, timely information on the financial assets and debt in the U.S. farm sector. Despite their prominent role in policy and decision making, the forecasts have not been rigorously evaluated. This research examines the degree to which the USDA's Farm Balance Forecasts are optimal predictors of subsequent official estimates. Design/methodology/approach: Following prior studies of USDA's farm income forecasts, archived asset and debt forecasts from 1986 through 2021 are used in regression-based tests of bias and efficiency. Findings: Forecasts from 1986–2021 are found to be unbiased but inefficient. The forecasts have a tendency to over-react to new information early in the revision process. Originality/value: These findings can be helpful for forecast users in adjusting their expectations and for forecasters in adjusting the current forecasting methods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Evaporation from water surfaces is influencing many environmental science processes. Evaporation from pan data is not available as the most well-known method of determining evaporation in many areas, and therefore, the application of experimental mathematical equations in this field is considered. Most of the data for extracting these equations did not belong to cold regions, and as a result, the accuracy of these equations in cold regions has low reliability. In this study, the equations of Trabert (Meteorol Z 13:261–263, 1896), Kohler (Tech Rep Geol Survey Prof Paper 269:127–148, 1954), Kohler et al. (Evaporation from pans and lakes, US Government Printing Office, Washington, 1955), Papadakis (Soil Sci 93:76, 1961), Ântal (Evapotranspiration from com field. Term paper submitted for Dr. R. F. Dale's Agronomy 537 class. Received from personal communication with Dr. Dale (Dept. of Agronomy, Purdue, 1973), Linacre (Agric Meteorol 18:409–424, 1977), Linacre (Water Int 19:5–14, 1994) in Two default and revised modes (14 equations in total) have been used to determine evaporation in cold regions (Emberger climate classifications). Performance index (PI) as an error metric was used to analyze the efficiency of the equations. Findings show that in the absence of proper datasets for revision, Kohler et al. (Evaporation from pans and lakes, US Government Printing Office, Washington, 1955) and Papadakis (Soil Sci 93:76, 1961) equations are more proper options for determining evaporation in cold regions. The revision process increased the efficiency of all equations, with the slightest improvement for Papadakis (Soil Sci 93:76, 1961) and the most improvement for Trabert (Meteorol Z 13:261–263, 1896). According to the behavior of Papadakis (Soil Sci 93:76, 1961) equation in the revision process and its efficiency in both default and revision modes, it can be considered a firm equation in the cold region. The findings reveal that the revised equations have little efficiency difference. It indicates that in cold regions, the influence of the default parameters of the equations on efficiency is more significant than their mathematical formula of the equation. Also, the revision has led to Trabert (Meteorol Z 13:261–263, 1896) equation with relatively good results due to less relative flexibility than other equations. Therefore, it can be concluded that the essential factor to increase the reliability of the application of experimental mathematical equations in determining evaporation from the pan is the use of revised equations with data from cold regions. In addition, among all the equations studied, the revised Kohler et al. (Evaporation from pans and lakes, US Government Printing Office, Washington, 1955) equation was recognized as the most efficient equation for determining evaporation from the pan in the cold regions studied. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers advice on writing papers for the journal "Academy of Management Review" ("AMR"). The editors offer insights into the psychological experience of submitting work to the periodical, discuss the nuances of revising and resubmitting (R&R) work, and offer coping strategies from the entire AMR Editorial Review Board (ERB).

While there are benefits to collaborative research, navigating group dynamics can also bring challenges, particularly for doctoral students and early career academics who are new to the research process. These dynamics extend beyond initial manuscript submission and include processes associated with interpreting reviewer comments, deciding upon and making revisions, and developing clear author response documents through the revision process. Herein, the authors overview one systematic and replicable approach to managing revisions. Steps include (a) read, set aside, and return to the reviewer comments; (b) document initial reactions to comments; (c) collectively review the comments and decide upon direction; (d) coordinate revisions to the manuscript; (e) craft final response statements; and (f) prepare a resubmission cover letter to the editor. Recommendations will be provided for approaching the revision, including how to revise the manuscript to highlight edits, and suggestions for tone and approach, particularly when disagreeing with a reviewer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Copy number variation (CNV) has been increasingly recognized as a type of genomic/genetic variation that plays a critical role in driving human diseases and genomic diversity. CNV detection and analysis from cancer genomes could provide crucial information for cancer diagnosis and treatment. There still remain considerable challenges in the control-free calling of CNVs accurately in cancer analysis, although advances in next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology have been inspiring the development of various computational methods. Herein, we propose a new read-depth (RD)-based approach, called CNVbd, to explore CNVs from single tumor samples of NGS data. CNVbd assembles three statistics drawn from the density peak clustering algorithm and isolation forest algorithm based on the denoised RD profile and establishes a back propagation neural network model to predict CNV bins. In addition, we designed a revision process and a boundary search algorithm to correct the false-negative predictions and refine the CNV boundaries. The performance of the proposed method is assessed on both simulation data and real sequencing datasets. The analysis shows that CNVbd is a very competitive method and can become a robust and reliable tool for analyzing CNVs in the tumor genome. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present study aims to investigate how topic familiarity influences the writing processes and behaviors of 57 Chinese English as a foreign language learners. The quantitative keystroke logging data sketched out participants' general writing processes and behaviors. Additionally, two focal writers from different writing tasks were interviewed using a post‐task stimulated recall method, and the qualitative data from their comments together with their writing process graphs supported by Inputlog8.0 were analyzed to complement the quantitative results. Results showed that writing on a less familiar topic resulted in longer planning time, shorter texts, slower writing pace, and less revision compared to writing on a more familiar topic. Data analysis confirmed the role of topic familiarity in determining the allocation of time among L2 writing sub‐processes and patterns of L2 writers' writing behaviors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This quasi-experimental study investigated the effect of using model texts as a written corrective feedback (WCF) strategy on second language learners' writing, in both rewritten drafts and new drafts. It further examined learners' perceptions of model-based feedback and how those perceptions affected model effectiveness. Sixty-six English learners were equally divided into either a model group (i.e. an experiment group) or a control group. They wrote an argumentative essay, rewrote the same text, and then wrote a new text using a different prompt. Before rewriting their first draft, the model group received model texts with which they compared their initial writing, whereas the control group self-corrected their errors instead. The model group also completed a perception questionnaire on the usefulness of model-based feedback. The model group outperformed the control group, but only in the rewriting task. Furthermore, in the rewriting task there was a significant correlation between learners' perceptions of models and the effectiveness of model-based feedback, but not in the new writing task. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: The Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) approach to malnutrition diagnosis is based on assessment of three phenotypic (weight loss, low body mass index, and reduced skeletal muscle mass) and two etiologic (reduced food intake/assimilation and disease burden/inflammation) criteria, with diagnosis confirmed by fulfillment of any combination of at least one phenotypic and at least one etiologic criterion. The original GLIM description provided limited guidance regarding assessment of inflammation, and this has been a factor impeding further implementation of the GLIM criteria. We now seek to provide practical guidance for assessment of inflammation. Methods: A GLIM‐constituted working group with 36 participants developed consensus‐based guidance through a modified Delphi review. A multiround review and revision process served to develop seven guidance statements. Results: The final round of review was highly favorable, with 99% overall "agree" or "strongly agree" responses. The presence of acute or chronic disease, infection, or injury that is usually associated with inflammatory activity may be used to fulfill the GLIM disease burden/inflammation criterion, without the need for laboratory confirmation. However, we recommend that recognition of underlying medical conditions commonly associated with inflammation be supported by C‐reactive protein (CRP) measurements when the contribution of inflammatory components is uncertain. Interpretation of CRP requires that consideration be given to the method, reference values, and units (milligrams per deciliter or milligram per liter) for the clinical laboratory that is being used. Conclusion: Confirmation of inflammation should be guided by clinical judgment based on underlying diagnosis or condition, clinical signs, or CRP. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Industry 4.0 has supported and changed the way companies operate over the last decade. Today, the increasing focus on sustainability in all its pillars is initiating a critical process and revision about the Fourth Industrial Revolution. A new scenario characterized by human-centricity, resilience and social sustainability, named Industry 5.0, is emerging. In this transition process, new and old enabling technologies are appearing, among them the Metaverse. Although its actual functions are not yet fully investigated, from different perspective this tool could adequately support the definition of Industry 5.0 by creating a symbiotic ecosystem between companies, workers and consumers. Against this backdrop, the aim of this paper is to investigate, through a systematic literature review, the role of the Metaverse in the approach to sustainability in order to understand in which way this technology can be useful for the transition. The results may support policy makers, managers and practitioners in understanding the role of Metaverse in sustainability and in the new wave of Industrial Revolution. Limits and future research steps are also discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]