bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PROBLEMS OF DIGITALIZATION OF THE PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF DOMESTIC ENTERPRISES
Authors: USTILOVSKA A.
Published: June 2023

Goal. The article is devoted to the study of the theoretical foundations of the digitization of the personnel management system, the identification of the main problems of the digitization process in Ukraine, the analysis and justification of the need to introduce digital technologies into the personnel management system at domestic enterprises. Method. During the writing of the article, methods of analysis and synthesis, grouping methods, statistical methods, graphic, balance method, and comparison methods were used. The results. The increase in staff turnover at domestic enterprises is caused by a number of different reasons, so innovations in personnel management were identified that could correlate with the transformation in the country's economy, namely digitalization and the transition to the fourth industrial revolution, as well as act within the framework of a humanistic approach to personnel management in order to preserve active personnel, and, as a result, ensuring the proper functioning of domestic enterprises, which has a significant impact on the economic development of the country. Scientific novelty. For the first time, evolutionary transformations of industrial production (from Industry 1.0 to Industry 4.0) were connected with transformations of approaches to personnel management, as a result of which it was found that the main requirements for personnel management within the framework of the fourth industrial revolution correlate with a humanistic approach, which is and inherent in personnel management in the 21st century. Practical significance. Identifying the problems on the way to digitalization of the economy, which are related specifically to personnel, made it possible to outline the main tasks of enterprise managers, and as a result, to ensure their development.
CONCEPTUAL PRINCIPLES OF EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF LAND RESOURCES IN UNITED TERRITORIAL COMMUNITIES
Authors: Kukhtin Yurii
Published: June 2023

Goal. The purpose of the research is the conceptual principles of effective management of land resources in united territorial communities (UTC). Method. To achieve the set goal, a number of general scientific and special methods of scientific knowledge were used: the dialectical method of knowledge of economic phenomena and processes (when determining the subject, object, subjects, purpose, goals and tasks of land resource management in UTC), monographic (when studying the essence of the concept of "effective management of land resources"), graphic (when presenting the concept of forming a system of effective management of land resources of a united territorial community), abstract and logical (for theoretical generalizations, formulation of conclusions and development of proposals in the field of land resources management ). The results. As a result of the study, the subject, object, subjects, purpose and tasks of effective management of land resources in united territorial communities were determined, and it was also proposed to interpret the concept of "effective management of land resources of the UTC " as a process of forming such a management system that would provided a steadily growing positive economic effect from the use of the lands of the UTC with simultaneous observance of ecological and other nature protection norms, provided that the costs for the formation of such a management apparatus are optimal and adequate to the obtained economic, ecological and social effect. The goal of land resource management at the level of the UTC is to create and ensure the effective functioning of the system of land relations and land use of the territorial community, which allows to best satisfy the needs of the entire population of the UTC, related to the use of the lands of the UTC. The concept of forming a system of effective management of land resources in UTC is proposed, which will allow to raise the level of management in UTC, will ensure obtaining a greater economic, social and ecological effect for citizens of UTC from the use of available land resources, in particular agricultural land. The practical significance of the obtained results lies in the definition of the concept of "effective management of land resources", its subject, object, goal and tasks, as well as in the development of the concept of effective management of land resources in the UTC
FORECASTING THE EXPORT POTENTIAL OF FODDER CORN PRODUCERS
Authors: OKHRIMENKO OKSANA , ZHUKOVSKA OLGA
Published: June 2023

Global food security is based on the uninterrupted supply of basic foodstuffs. In their structure, a significant place is given to fodder corn, used for fattening livestock and poultry and therefore exerts a significant influence on the production of meat, milk and eggs. Ukraine occupies an essential position in the world production and export of corn along with the USA, Brazil and Argentina. Components of export potential are unique for each country. At the same time, the growing global demand for fodder corn poses a task for producers to increase productivity, and therefore the production volumes of this crop. Goal. The purpose of the article is to analyze and build predictive models of export volumes to determine the distribution of the world feed corn market of the leading countries, taking into account the current situation related to military aggression in Ukraine. Method. In the process of the research, regression analysis was used to identify the dependence between the level of export volume and indicators of productivity and production prices for the studied countries; the Holt method - was for building predictive models, the results of which are used to forecast the volume of exports based on the constructed multiple regression equation; statistical analysis. The results. In the process of achieving leadership positions in the world fodder corn market, the producers of the studied countries underwent significant quantitative and qualitative changes in the process of crop production. Ukraine has significant potential for increasing the production and export of fodder corn. Considering the military actions in Ukraine, which complicated logistics processes, the study considers three scenarios: ideal - Ukrainian corn producers have the proper conditions for the production and transportation of corn; negative - Ukraine cannot export goods due to a lack of proper conditions for its production; limited - the reduction of cultivated areas, improper observance of agricultural technologies and limitations of logistical capabilities limit the production and export potential of the country. Scientific novelty. The factors affecting the export potential of the leading countries in the production of fodder corn have been identified. A forecast of productivity and production volumes has been developed. A scenario analysis was carried out. Practical significance. The value of the research lies in the development of theoretical and methodological provisions for assessing the country's export potential.
JUSTIFICATION OF THE SYSTEM OF INDICATORS FOR MANAGEMENT OF INNOVATIVE AND INVESTMENT DEVELOPMENT OF RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Authors: BASHMAKOV Maksym , MISHCHENKO Maksym
Published: June 2023

Purpose. Production and economic activity and the formation of the organizational and economic mechanism of the functioning of enterprises of the track complex of the multi-branch railway transport system, based on the need for scientifically based planning, based on the need to meet the requirements proposed by the enterprises of operational activity. In the new conditions of infrastructure operation, one more requirement has been added - the establishment of a non-discriminatory fee for access to infrastructure facilities, which supports the principle of ensuring the price competitiveness of railway transport. This means the need to develop methodological provisions for determining estimated prices for the use of transport infrastructure, which are based on a detailed study and analysis of the cost structure of railway infrastructure enterprises. The purpose of this article is to develop and substantiate a certain system of indicators that would objectively reflect the essence and effectiveness of managing the innovative and investment development of railway transport in modern conditions. Method. Research methodology involves the use of methods: empirical research (comparison, observation), theoretical research (ascending from the abstract to the concrete), general scientific methods (abstraction and concretization, analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, analogy), etc. The results. The key elements of costs of railway transport enterprises have been determined. Only with the implementation of a joint mechanism for planning operational costs of railway transport enterprises and operator companies is it possible to solve the complex task of reducing costs, reducing cost, increasing the volume of transportation, effective management of innovation and investment development, and increasing the competitiveness of railway transport. Scientific novelty. an algorithm for the use of tools for substantiating the system of indicators for the management of innovation and investment development of railway transport was developed. Practical significance. The originality and practical value of the research lies in the fact that the article systematizes the key performance indicators of railway transport enterprises, which affect their productivity and efficiency.
“Ahí está la diferencia, en el joke…”: el joke Pijao como actante en el proceso de recuperación de Ima
Authors: Gordillo Andrés Felipe Ortiz , Yate Diana Isabel Villalba , Guzmán José Jerónimo , Yate Adriana Marcela Guzmán , Yate Islena Villalba , Yate Irma Yadira Villalba , Flores Pedro Patiño , Céspedes Nelso , Torres Jesús Emilio
Published: June 2023

Resumen A través de la exploración etnográfica-colaborativa y testimonial del concepto de joke (‘monte o selva virgen’), se analiza cómo los indígenas Pijaos del Resguardo Indígena San Antonio de Calarma (Tolima, Colombia) hacen frente a las dinámicas colonialistas del capitalismo relacionadas con el territorio. Históricamente el municipio de San Antonio hizo parte del proceso de colonización cafetera que se dio en Colombia desde mediados del siglo XIX, por lo cual es un territorio-región intervenido por las lógicas del capitalismo. En este contexto, el pueblo Pijao del Tolima realiza diferentes acciones de re-existencia que, para el caso del resguardo, se concreta en el proceso de recuperación de Ima (la Madre tierra Pijao). Uno de esos seres que hace presencia en el territorio Pijao es el joke, un actante territorial con características constituyentes y formas de agenciamiento propias, que participa en el ordenamiento territorial pijao a través de un sistema relacional sustentado en la lógica de la reciprocidad.
KINESIOTAPING IN DISCOPATHIES AND DEGENERATIVE SPINAL DISEASES: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: Vázquez Javier Fernández , Justo-Cousiño Lorenzo Antonio , Cuña-Carrera Iria Da , Alonso-Calvete Alejandra , González-González Yoana
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT Neuromuscular taping or kinesiotaping is a technique widely used in spinal disorders. However, the scientific evidence of its use in discopathies and degenerative spine pathology is unknown. This study aimed to analyze the published clinical trials on neuromuscular taping in subjects with discopathies and degenerative spinal injuries. For this purpose, a literature search was performed following PRISMA guidelines in the following databases: PubMed, Web of Science (WOS), Scopus, Medline, and Cinahl. In analyzing bias and methodological quality, we used: the PEDro scale, Van Tulder criteria, and risk of bias analysis of the Cochrane Collaboration. A total of 5 articles were included that obtained a mean score of 6.2 on the PEDro scale. There is moderate evidence that, in the short term, neuromuscular taping reduces analgesic consumption and improves the range of motion and muscle strength in the posterior musculature. In addition, there is limited evidence that it can improve quality, while the scientific evidence on the effect of neuromuscular taping on pain is contradictory. The application of neuromuscular taping on discopathies and degenerative processes of the spine should be cautiously undertaken until more conclusive results are obtained, and the long-term effects are assessed. Level of evidence I; Systematic review.
THE LAMARTINA SQUARE AND SEVERITY INDEX IN SURGERY FOR HIGH-GRADE LUMBAR LISTHESIS
Authors: Oliveira José Alberto Alves , Silva Vinícius Tapie Guerra E , Araujo Junior Antonio Eulalio Pedrosa , Moliterno Luis Antonio Medeiros , Almeida Paulo Cesar , Silva Luis Eduardo Carelli Teixeira da , Meireles Ricardo de Souza Portes
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT Objective: evaluate the correlation between main sacropelvic alignment measurements and pelvic retroversion reduction and assessing Lamartina Square effectiveness in choosing the proximal instrumentation level. Methods: sample comprising 21 patients with high-grade L5 -S1 spondylolisthesis subjected to arthrodesis with instrumentation from January 2004 to December 2016. Patients’ demographic data, surgery type, complications, sagittal alignment parameters, Severity Index and Lamartina Square were recorded before surgery and in the last follow-up. Data processed in SPSS 22.0, with different means were calculated through Student’s t test, for paired data. Linear correlation analysis was performed based on Spearman’s coefficient. P <0.05 was statically significant. Results: there was significant improvement in the slip and Dubousset’s lumbosacral kyphosis angles (> 100° in the last postoperative follow-up). There was significant reduction of slip rate ( and in the L4 and L5 Severity Index, which highlighted strong correlation to pelvic tilt, mismatch and slip angle. Severity index also showed strong inverse correlation between Dubousset’s lumbosacral kyphosis angle and sacral slope. Conclusion: L5 Severity Index and Lamartina Square are important variables for preoperative planning of patients with high-grade lumbar spondylolisthesis. Level of Evidence IV; Case Series.
Theobroma flaviflorum (Malvaceae: Byttnerioideae), a New Species from the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
Authors: Santamaría-Aguilar Daniel , Fernández Reinaldo Aguilar , Lagomarsino Laura P.
Published: June 2023

Abstract— A new species of Theobroma from the Southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica is described and illustrated. Theobroma flaviflorum is restricted to the Osa Peninsula, where it has been collected on stream banks. The new species shows an unusual
combination of characters including yellow flowers and globose mature fruits without ribs that are slightly sunken toward the apex and borne on terminal leafy terminal branches. The new species is compared with T. angustifolium, T. cirmolinae, and T. stipulatum which also have
flowers that are yellow or orange; and with T. grandiflorum, T. hylaeum, and T. subincanum, which have similarly shaped fruits. A key for the Mesoamerican species of Theobroma is provided, as well as some notes for two of the species of Theobroma also reported
for this region.
Cirsium tukuhnikivatzicum, A New Species of Thistle Endemic to the La Sal Mountains of Utah
Authors: Ackerfield Jennifer R.
Published: June 2023

Abstract— Cirsium (thistles) have long been considered one of the most taxonomically challenging groups of plants in western North America. However, the relationships among thistles have become clearer thanks to recent molecular phylogenetic work. The results
of this work revealed that Cirsium eatonii var. eriocephalum was polyphyletic, consisting of three distinct evolutionary lineages. Each of these lineages was also found to be distinct morphologically as well as geographically. Multiple lines of evidence thus indicated that Cirsium
eatonii var. eriocephalum consisted of at least three distinct species. The first species recognized was the previously named C. scopulorum. The second lineage was recently named and described as Cirsium funkiae. The third lineage is here described as a new species,
Cirsium tukuhnikivatzicum. Mount Tukuhnikivatz is a prominent backdrop against this new species of thistle. Tukuhnikivatz is also the Southern Paiute word for “place where the sun shines longest” and Ute word for “where the sun sets last.” The specific
epithet tukuhnikivatzicum is therefore used to indicate the distribution of this species, while also acknowledging and paying tribute to the Southern Paiute and Ute legacy of use of the La Sal Mountains. There was a taxonomic lag time of 112 yr between the first specimen collection
and the new species description presented here.
PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT OF CIRCULAR PARABOLIC CONCENTRATING SOLAR COOKER USING NANO-MIXED BINARY SALT PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL
Authors: Papade Chetan , Kanase-Patil Amarsingh B.
Published: June 2023

A multi-objective investigation has been carried out for a parabolic concentrator-type solar cooker with the use of nano-mixed binary salts phase change material (PCM) materials. Binary salts like NaNO3 and KNO3 are mixed with alumina (Al2O3) nanoparticles in the ratio of 0.5%, 1%, and 1.5% by weight. Properties such as thermal conductivity, specific heat, melting point, and thermal diffusivity are computed experimentally. Two food items, namely rice and dal, are selected for cooking purposes. The experimental results obtained from this research work show some promising returns. As compared to the plain PCM, the nano-mixed PCM reduces the cooking time, and with an increase in the addition of nanoparticles in PCM, the overall cooking time for both food items decreases. A difference of 5-6 minutes has been observed between plain PCM and nano-mixed PCM cooking. Another important observation made during this study is that the thermal properties of PCM material are affected by the addition of nanoparticles. The thermal conductivity increases by almost 10% and thermal diffusivity increases by 20%. The melting point of PCM decreases by 22°C, and the specific heat decreases by 12% and 17% at a temperature of 100°C and 250°C, respectively. Finally, it is concluded that the use of alumina nanoparticles in the binary salts PCM improves the thermal storage capacity of the PCM material.
THE EFFECT OF THE MEMBRANE THICKNESS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF DIRECT METHANOL FUEL CELL: FACTORIAL DESIGN
Authors: Abdelwahab Noun , Al-Othman Amani , Tawalbeh Muhammad , Assad Mamdouh El Haj , Khanafer Khalil
Published: June 2023

The direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) is one of the most promising technologies to achieve high power density at room
temperature. Many studies have been conducted to improve its performance by optimizing the operating conditions.
The purpose of this work is to investigate the effects of membrane thickness under various pertinent operating
conditions on the performance of the DMFC using the two-level factorial design method. The operating conditions
include methanol concentration, temperature, cathode flow rate, and backpressure. Two models have been developed for
the maximum power density of the DMFC using factorial design. The first model is a function of membrane thickness,
temperature, cathode flow rate, and backpressure, while the second model is a function of membrane thickness and
methanol concentration. The effects of membrane thickness with the other operating conditions are analyzed from the
parameters of the developed models. It has been shown that increasing the membrane thickness decreases the maximum
obtained power density. Increasing the membrane thickness along with methanol concentration or backpressure
increases the obtained power density. The negative effect of membrane thickness increases with the rise of temperature
or the lowering of the cathode flow rate. Using the factorial design, two other models are developed for the open circuit voltage (OCV) of the DMFC. The effect of the membrane thickness is always positive on the OCV.
Evaluation of mine water inflow quality based on multiple methods
Authors: Zhang Bo , Li Fang , Zhang Meng , Yu Zhenzi , Wang Xinyi
Published: June 2023

To reduce the negative impact of mine water gushing on the environment, it is necessary to evaluate the water quality. Taking the Pingdingshan coalfield as the research object, six components – namely, chroma, turbidity, total dissolved solids, total hardness, chloride (Cl−) and sulfate (SO4 2−) – were selected as index factors. The composite weight was calculated using the variable-weight theory, and the water quality of mine gushing water was evaluated using the matter-element extension model, fuzzy variable set model, Bayesian theory and Nemerow index method. The deviation of the four evaluation methods was calculated based on the specially constructed mathematical model. The research results show that the order of the deviation of the evaluation method from small to large is as follows: fuzzy variable set method (5.5) < matter-element extension method (8) < Bayesian statistical method (10) < Nemerow index method (17). The fuzzy variable set method is more suitable for Pingdingshan coalfield mine gushing water quality assessment. The authors hope that this research can provide a certain reference value for the evaluation of mine water quality in the future.
Popüler Kültür ve Tasarım İlişkisi Ekseninde “Piyasa” İçin Siyer/ Siyer Konulu Romanlar
Authors: POYRAZ Esra Fahriye
Published: June 2023

Popüler kültüre eklemleyerek ele aldığımız Hz. Peygamber’in hayatını konu edinen

romanlarda tasarımı oluşturan görsel ve yazınsal öğeler, kitabı bir tüketim nesnesi haline

getirirken aynı zamanda siyeri de kitle kültürü içinde metalaştırmaktadır. İlahiyattan

iktisada ev hanımlığından akademisyenliğe ve hatta popüler roman yazarlarına kadar oldukça

geniş yelpazedeki farklı sınıf ve mesleklere mensup siyer konulu roman yazarlarının

tasarımı, bir propaganda malzemesi haline getirdiği görülmüştür. Ayrıca kadın yazını

içerisinde ele aldığımız hanım sahabe romanlarında, cinsiyete dayalı tasarım unsurlarının

kullanılarak siyerin kadın okuyucular nezdinde tüketim unsuru haline getirildiğini müşahede

etmekteyiz. Tarihi romanlardan biyografik romanlara, kadın romancıların elinde

yeniden tüketilen/üretilen hanım sahabe romanlarına kadar siyer konulu romanlar, tasarım

ve tipografi unsurları itibariyle siyeri, ısmarlama tüketim kalıbı içinde ticarileştirerek

popüler kültür kodlarını yansıtan ortak bir görüntü vermektedirler.
Ni’metullâhiyye Tarîkatına Yönelik Farsça Bir Tarîkatnâme: Tarîka Fî Âdâbi’s-Sülûk
Authors: SÜRGİT Aslı
Published: June 2023

Tarîkatnâme, seyr u sülûk sırasında uyulması gereken kurallar silsilesini açıklayan

bir türdür. Tekke ve tarîkatlerin ortaya çıkmasından sonra tarîkatnâmelerin sayısı hızla

artmıştır. Ni’metullâhiyye tarîkatına mensup bir mürşit olan Fakîrullah el-Hüseynî’nin

telif ettiği Tarîka Fî Âdâbi’s-Sülûk adlı risale, tarîkatnâme türüne örnek teşkil etmektedir.

Söz konusu eserin tespit edebilen tek nüshası, Süleymaniye Yazma Eser Kütüphanesi’nde

kayıtlıdır. Bu nüsha, kırk dokuz varaktan müteşekkildir. Fakîrullah el-Hüseynî, beş

babdan oluşan bu mensur eserinde, Ni’metullâhiyye tarîkatının tekke âdâbını ayrıntılı

bir şekilde açıklamaktadır. Ni’metullâhiyye tarîkatına kabul edilen kişinin mürşitle ve

ihvanla iletişim kurarken dikkat etmesi gereken hususları ele almaktadır. Ayrıca müridin

gerek tekke içinde gerekse tekke dışında yerine getirmesi gereken hizmetleri başlıklar

hâlinde açıklamaktadır. Buna göre mürit sırasıyla tuvalet, ayakkabılık, mutfak, süpürgecilik,

sakalık, çerağcılık, hâdimlik ve serhalka hizmetlerine getirilmektedir. Bunların her

birinin insanın sabrını sınayan zorlu görevler olduğunu kaydeden müellif, müridin kendisine verilen her işi aşkla yerine getirmesinin önemine vurgu yapmaktadır. Bu görevlerin

onun hamlıktan kurtulmasına ve müfretlik makamına erişmesine vesile olacağını ifade

etmektedir. Bu çalışmada, önce tarîkatnâmeler ve Ni’metullâhiyye tarîkatı hakkında bilgi

verilmiş, daha sonra bahsi geçen eserin muhtevası üzerinde durulmuştur.
Taş Üstüne Yazı Yazmak: Osmanlı’da Matbaa Hattatlığı (1831-1928)
Authors: ERKEN Mehmet
Published: June 2023

Bu makale, Osmanlı’da matbaa hattatlarının harf devrimine kadarki serencamını ele

almaktadır. Taşbaskının Osmanlı topraklarında kullanılmaya başlanması ile matbaalarda

ihtiyaç duyulan hattatlar büyük matbaalarda kadrolu personel, küçük matbaalarda ise

parça başı yazılar yazarak matbuat alemine dahil olmuştur. Taş baskının ilk yıllarında

müstakil hattatlara yazı başına iş yaptırılırken zaman içinde matbaalar hattat da istihdam

etmeye başlamışlardır. Yüzyıl sonuna doğru Mushaf basımı başta olmak üzere önemli ve

yaygın baskıların devreye girmesi yanında klişeye yazı yazma ile beraber fatura, defter,

kartvizit gibi yeni matbu türlerin yaygınlaşması ile beraber hattatların iş alanları da genişlemiş

ve hattatlar müstakil yazı evleri açmaya başlamıştır. Bu gelişmelerin II. Meşrutiyet

sonrasında matbuat kapitalizminin gelişimini teyit ettiği ve matbaa hattatları da yeni piyasanın

önemli bir aktörü oldukları vurgulanmaktadır.
Birinci Dünya Savaşı ve Kıbrıs
Authors: KILLIOĞLU Mehmet Erkan
Published: June 2023

Kıbrıs, 1878 yılında dönemin şartlarının da etkisiyle, İngiltere tarafından Osmanlı

Devleti’nden de facto olarak alınmış, Birinci Dünya Savaşı’nın patlak vermesi ile de

tek taraflı bir kararla ilhak edilmiştir. Ancak Kıbrıs’ı önemli kılan sadece Birinci Dünya

Savaşı olmamıştır. 1869 yılında Süveyş Kanalı’nın kullanıma açılması ve Kanal’ın İngiltere’nin

Asya’daki sömürgelerine en kısa yol olması, Süveyş Kanalı ile birlikte Doğu

Akdeniz’in en büyük adası olan Kıbrıs’ın da önemini artırmıştır. Bu sebepten dolayı İngiltere,

Kıbrıs’ın kontrolünü ele geçirmek için uygun fırsat aramaya başlamış ve aradığı

fırsatı 1877-1878 Osmanlı Rus Savaşı sonrasında bulmuştur. Akdeniz’deki Rus yayılmacılığına

karşı önlem alabilmek için Kıbrıs’ı talep eden İngiltere bu tarihten sonra adaya

yerleşmiştir. Mülkiyet hakları devredilmese de adanın idaresi İngiltere’ye bırakılmıştır.

1914 yılında başlayan Birinci Dünya Savaşı sırasında ise Kıbrıs, karşı blokta yer alan

Osmanlı Devleti’nin Anadolu kıyılarına yakın önemli bir nokta olması sebebiyle lojistik

destek üssü olarak kullanılmıştır. Ada’daki Türk varlığı İngiliz idaresini rahatsız etse de

Rumlara karşı denge unsuru olması sebebiyle İngiliz idaresi Türk varlığına müsamaha

göstermiştir. Birinci Dünya Savaşı sırasında adadaki Rum nüfusu arasında Yunanistan’a ilhak ve adanın tümünde hak iddiası düşüncesi yayılmış, bu düşünce savaş sonrasında

İngiliz idaresinin zayıflamasına bağlı olarak gün yüzüne çıkmıştır.
What do corpus data reveal about anaphora resolution? Spanish vs. Greek and the Type of Topic Hypothesis
Authors: Lozano Cristóbal , Quesada Teresa , Papadopoulou Despina , Charatzidis Andreas
Published: June 2023

Anaphora Resolution (AR) is a pervasive phenomenon in natural languages. AR relates to how referring expressions (REs) (e.g., null/overt subject pronouns, and NPs) corefer with their antecedents in discourse. We use corpus methods to simultaneously compare AR in two null-subject languages (Spanish vs. Greek). We analyse a Spanish-native sample (CEDEL2 corpus, N=341 REs analysed) and an equally-designed Greek-native sample (GLC corpus, N=400 REs analysed), while keeping constant the text type (Chaplin narrative task), the annotation scheme (tagset), the tagging procedure, and the profile of the natives. Our corpus results reveal similarities in the way Spanish and Greek natives construct their narratives regarding the distribution of the information status of the REs (topic continuity/shift) and the distribution of characters (main/secondary) in discourse. Crucially, our two languages differ in relation to topicality (Greek capitalises on discourse topic whereas Spanish relies more on sentential topic), which leads to a different distribution in the realization of REs in discourse. These similarities and differences are accounted for by a new theoretical proposal, the Type of Topic Hypothesis (TTH), which postulates that there is a tension between discourse-topic vs. sentential-topic oriented languages. The TTH captures the idea that, while narratives are constructed in the same way in both languages, RE realization varies as a result of the discourse-topic orientation of Greek vs. the sentential-topic orientation of Spanish.
Rana macrocnemis (Yayla Kurbağası)’in Zemi Vadisi’nden (Nevşehir, Türkiye) Yeni Kaydı: Kapadokya'nın Ekoturizm Potansiyeline Bir Katkı
Authors: İĞCİ Naşit
Published: June 2023

Rana macrocnemis (Yayla Kurbağası), Türkiye’nin yüksek kesimlerinde yaygın olarak bulunan bir kuyruksuz kurbağa türüdür (Anura takımı). Türkiye’nin farklı bölgelerinde gözlemlenmiş olmasına rağmen, şimdiye kadar Nevşehir ilinden kaydı verilmemiştir. Bu makalede türün Zemi Vadisi’nde (Kapadokya, Nevşehir) yapılan gözlemine ait bilgiler sunulmuştur. Bu gözlem ile R. macrocnemis türü Göreme Tarihi Milli Parkı sınırları içinden ve ayrıca Nevşehir ilinden ilk kez kaydedilmiştir. Bir erişkin erkek birey 13.05.2017 tarihinde vadi içindeki küçük akarsuyun kenarında gözlemlenmiştir. Zemi Vadisi bölgeye gelen turistlerin en sık doğa yürüyüşü yaptığı rotalardan birisidir, bu anlamda yapılan gözlem Kapadokya’nın ekoturizm potansiyeline de katkı sağlamıştır. Türün diğer vadilerde bulunabilirliği ve insan faaliyetlerine karşı korunması üzerinde kapsamlı çalışmaların yapılması faydalı olacaktır.
Die oorsprong van alles: "Dit was aand en dit was oggend"
Authors: Dreyer J , van der Walt K , Denton R
Published: June 2023

Darwin se evolusieteorie wat in die 18e eeu gepubliseer is, was 'n elegante, sinvolle en logiese verklaring van waangenome data. Hierdie teorie is deur die destydse wetenskaplike gemeenskap aangegryp, omdat dit vir die eerste keer 'n alternatief gebied het vir die skeppingsverhaal in die Bybel. Voorstanders van die teorie was oortuig daarvan dat die ontstaan en verskeidenheid van lewe op aarde volledig deur evolusie en natuurlike seleksie verklaar kon word. Die evolusieteorie het mettertyd normatiewe status verwerf, wat daartoe gelei het dat die totaliteit van die menslike kennis deur 'n filter van ewekansige toeval geïnterpreteer is. Teenstanders van hierdie materialistiese praktyk is in baie gevalle gebrandmerk as randfigure. Sedertdien het die natuurwetenskap en die tegnologie egter dramaties ontwikkel en nuwe waarnemings op die makro-, sowel as op die mikrovlak, het gelei tot 'n groeiende aantal vrae wat nie deur 'n onbegeleide, willekeurige meganisme verklaar kan word nie. In hierdie artikel (die eerste van vier artikels oor hierdie onderwerp) word enkele voor-beelde van sodanige empiriese gegewens voorgehou. Die sentrale teoretiese uitgangspunt is dat kontemporêre waarnemings in alle dissiplines van die natuurwetenskap, die beste verklaar word deur die bestaan en betrokkenheid van God in die skepping. Akademiese integriteit verg dat daar afgewyk moet word van 'n normatiewe materialisme (wat by voorbaat enige metafisiese interpretasies uitsluit), wat tans nog wyd aangehang word. Die outeurs se vertrekpunt is 'n Reformatoriese4 verstaan van die werklikheid. Die vier artikels het almal dieselfde struktuur, naamlik 'n probleemstelling, 'n natuurwetenskaplike bespreking, 'n verkenning oor watter inligting die Bybel oor die verskillende onderwerpe aanbied, afgesluit deur 'n gevolgtrekking. Die artikelreeks is veronderstel om 'n breë, kritiese beskouing van die onderwerp van normatiewe materialisme in die natuurwetenskap te verskaf en geen nuwe navorsingsresultateper se word aangebied nie. Die insigte waartoe gekom word in die onderskeie gevolgtrekkings is egter wel uniek en die outeurs is van mening dat dit 'n bydrae lewer tot die bestaande kennis oor die verband tussen geloof en wetenskap.
Die oorsprong van die mens: "Laat Ons mense maak"
Authors: Dreyer J , van der Walt K
Published: June 2023

Volgens materialiste kan die ontstaan van die mens verklaar word deur evolusie, waarvoor daar oortuigende bewyse is, soos bv. genetiese ooreenkomste, bewyse uit die fossielrekord sowel as anatomiese vergelykings. Daarteenoor stel die metafisiese siening dat mense deur 'n goddelike entiteit of 'n bonatuurlike krag geskep is. Hierdie siening word dikwels geassosieer met godsdienstige oortuigings en is (volgens die teenstanders daarvan) nie op empiriese bewyse gebaseer nie. As 'n spesie, toon menslike DNS (deoksiribonukleïensuur) 'n baie laer diversiteit as wat die genetiese teorie voorspel, hoofsaaklik as gevolg van die resentheid van die mens sowel as die voorkoms van 'n "bevolkingsbottelnek". Dit dui daarop dat die hele menslike bevolking minder as 160 000 jaar gelede uit 'n baie klein groepie ontwikkel het, waarskynlik in Afrika. Mense deel veel meer as net voorouers met die res van die skepping: ook boumateriaal, selle, organe en 'n groot deel van ons genoom. Dat mense uniek van aard is, is egter onbetwisbaar en kontemporêre wetenskap lewer vele empiriese waarnemings in hierdie verband, wat nie bevredigend verklaar kan word deur 'n onbegeleide, toevallige ontwikkelingsgeskiedenis nie. Die Bybelse narratief van Adam en Eva voldoen aan al die vereistes vir die drempelgebeurtenis in die menslike geskiedenis, wat wetenskaplik bewysbaar is. Die hipotese word daarom voorgehou dat die proto-mens geskep is deur begeleide ontwikkeling uit die stof van die aarde (koolstof, waterstof, stikstof, suurstof, fosfaat en swael). Later het 'n drempelgebeurtenis plaasgevind waartydens God die proto-mens "na Sy beeld" getransformeer het.
Die Nasionale Party se Machiavelliaanse strategieë vir demokratisering in die 1980's en 1990's in Suid-Afrika
Authors: Cloete F
Published: June 2023

Hierdie artikel beoordeel die toepassing van "Machiavelliaanse" benaderings dat die doel die middele heilig, wat tussen 1980 en 1992 as redelik suksesvolle demokratiese politieke transformasie- en oorredingstrategieë deur die Nasionale Party (NP) regering in Suid-Afrika gevolg is. Dit het onder meer doelbewuste manipulasie van inligting en ondernemings wat nie gestand gedoen was nie, ingesluit. Die doel daarvan was om wit kiesers op verskillende wyses te probeer oorreed om op 'n vreedsame, demokratiese wyse afstand te doen van hul monopolie op politieke mag en gesag tot in daardie stadium. Die suksesvolle, vreedsame konstitusionele oorgang van apartheid na volle demokrasie in Suid-Afrika tussen 1990 en 1996 kan deels toegeskryf word aan hierdie "onetiese Machiavelliaanse" politieke oorredingsprosesse van die NP. Dit het egter ook uiters negatiewe beoordelings uitgelok by konserwatiewe wit kiesers wat die leier van die NP op daardie tydstip, FW de Klerk, van disinformasie, misleiding, bedrog en selfs verraad teenoor die wit gemeenskap in die land beskuldig het. Hierdie negatiewe beoordelings bestaan steeds in baie van daardie kringe. Dit het egter groot meerderhede wit kiesers in die 1989-verkiesing en die 1992-referendum oorreed om aan die Nasionale Party vae beginselmandate te gee om die finale tegniese besonderhede van 'n nuwe demokratiese politieke magsdelingsbedeling met swart bevrydingsbewegings te beding. Machiavelli se Renaissance-denke word vyf eeue ná sy advies oor hoe om meer stabiele, responsiewe en volhoubare regerings te bedryf, as aanvaarde politieke optrede toegepas. Hierdie en ander vermeende "immorele" beïnvloedingstegnieke en optrede deur staatsagente en staatsagentskappe word naamlik in hedendaagse demokrasieë paradoksaal steeds de facto as "normale" praktyke aanvaar.
From 2023, SADA Members can purchase amalgam separators at discounted prices
Authors: Makhubele KC
Published: June 2023

At SADA we constantly and consistently seek ways to add value for the health practitioner and where possible save them money. The following is just but one example of many such actions. With the looming implementation of amalgam handling in South Africa, SADA is pleased to announce that it has entered into a collaboration with Dental Recycling International (DRI), through which SADA members will be eligible to receive a free amalgam separator beginning in November 2022.
Radiology corner
Authors: Smit C , Robinson Liam
Published: June 2023

Two patients presented with multiple concentric calcifications superimposed over the mandibular ramus region. The first patient was a 41-year-old male who presented to the dental clinic requesting a partial denture (Figure 1A). The calcifications were detected incidentally on panoramic radiography. The second patient was a 15- year-old female who presented with a left facial swelling that had been present for 7 years (Figure 1B). What is your diagnostic hypothesis for both patients?
Embracing new technology, with caution
Authors: Sykes Leanne , Bookhan Vinesh
Published: June 2023

Dental manufacturers frequently present clinicians with new “cutting edge” materials, devices or technology. These usually come with great promise for bettering the status quo in their practices, and of putting them ahead of their colleagues in the market place. However before succumbing to the advertorial hype, and abandoning their old practices, materials or equipment, practitioners need to evaluate the new offering against the “gold standard” if one exists. This entails comparing it to “the benchmark” practice/ product that is routinely used under reasonable conditions, and answering a number of clinically and scientifically pertinent questions. If they are then confident it has beenthrough extensive trials, the results have been analysed with appropriate tests by independent investigators, and the reporting thereof is accurate, reliable, repeatable, sensitive, specific and clinically applicable, they may consider making practice changes. While it is admirable for clinicians to be open minded and willing to embrace and adapt to modern technology, this should only be done if the change has been proven superior to reliable routine practices. It is incumbent on all practitioners to keep abreast of current trends through the many platforms available. They should also strive towards being life-long learners who are curious, open minded, flexible, willing to learn new skills, and open to adapting their work to embrace advances. This will hopefully lead to practitioners having more fruitful careers, and equip them to provide the best possible service and care to their patients.
The prevalence and associations of radiographic diagnostic signs indicating possible pre-eruptive canine ectopia: The results of a mixed dentition radiographic survey
Authors: Hudson APG , Johan L , Harris AMP , Mohamed N
Published: June 2023

Maxillary canine ectopia is an anomaly of the mixed dentition which can and should be diagnosed early and treated interceptively wherever possible. Various radiographic markers have been associated with canine ectopia, and these are significant aids to a thorough clinical examination, in order to diagnose ectopia. A cross sectional study was carried out on a sample of 465 mixed dentition panoramic radiographs in order to establish the prevalence of maxillary canine ectopia according to a set of radiographic markers. The sample of radiographs included patients with dental ages between 10 and 12 years of age. 404 radiographs displayed signs of canine ectopia according to the markers studied. Non- resorption of the root of the primary canine was the most common marker (63%) found. This was followed by overlap in 25.2% of cases, whilst increased angulation of the developing canine was the least prevalent (4.7%). Non-resorption showed a statistically significant association with distal overlap and overlap over the pulp chamber. Increased angulation was significantly associated with non-resorption in all degrees of overlap. Unilateral increased size of the mandibular canine showed a significant association with cases displaying a mesial overlap (p= 0.027). Dental age is an important aspect of predicting canine ectopia. Non-resorption of the roots of the primary canine must be viewed with caution at the dental age of 10 years. Enlargement of the mandibular canine maybe viewed as a potential early warning sign for maxillary canine ectopia.
#USportsSoMale: Gender (In)equity in Canadian Interuniversity Varsity Sport
Authors: Robinson Daniel , Weaving Charlene , Spicer Christa
Published: June 2023

Herein we examine the current state of gender (in)equity within Canadian interuniversity varsity sport (U SPORTS). In so doing, we build upon the previous work of Canada’s Centre for Sport Policy Studies at the University of Toronto (see Norman et al., 2021). In our examination, we accessed all 56 U SPORTS universities’ Department of Athletics official webpages. We investigated the opportunities for women to participate as student-athletes on U SPORTS interuniversity varsity sport teams as well as opportunities for women to serve as sport leaders as their universities’ Directors of Athletics (DAs) and head coaches. Our findings suggest the current situation in Canadian universities remains bleak. We also argue that immediate attention and action is needed—by multiple potential stakeholders—for meaningful change to occur. Finally, in light of these findings, we offer suggestions for moving forward and creating change.
Support to Classify Intercollegiate Athletics Participation as a High Impact Practice
Authors: Harry Molly
Published: June 2023

Abstract: Academic practitioners have promoted the idea of high impact practices (HIPs) in higher education. HIPs are cognitive and social activities designed to prepare students for life after college. Research indicates that college athletes are less involved in HIPs than non-athlete peers; however, limited research has explored the ways in which athletics, if organized and governed appropriately and ethically, can qualify as a HIP. This manuscript examines the intercollegiate athletics and higher education literature and provides key ways in which athletics participation has components—such as reflection, intentionality, and interaction—present in HIPs. Additionally, this manuscript offers practical implications for athletics leaders to consider in order to further align athletics participation with other traditional HIPs. As critics note the growing divide between academics and athletics, reframing sports as an educational endeavor, such as a HIP, may help alleviate some strain between sport and the academy.
Analyzing the Mediating Effects of Social Capital and Sense of Community Between International Student’s College Sports Team Identification and Acculturation
Authors: Kim Kibaek , Stokowski Sarah , Fridley Alison , Han Jinwook
Published: June 2023

Previous studies focused on the role of leisure activities, such as physical activity participation, to analyze how international students can receive social support from their communities to better acculturate in the U.S. This study focused on the role of college sports in providing social support and its effect on international student’s acculturation. Four hundred eighty-seven international students enrolled in 25 Power-5 affiliated colleges participated in this study to analyze the acculturation path model suggested by the primary researcher. The initial path model did not show a statistically significant model fit, which led to modifying the model once following the available theory in academia. As a result, the proposed model resulted in a good model fit (RMSEA = .03, SRMR = .01, CFI = 1.00, TLI = .98). Discussions on utilizing spectator sports to promote international students’ acculturation, suggestions for future study options, and limitations of the study were provided.
SIÇANLARDA SODYUM VALPROAT KAYNAKLI MİDE HASARI ÜZERİNE RUTİN’İN OKSİDATİF STRES, İNFLAMASYON VE APOPTOZ ÜZERİNDEKİ KORUYUCU ETKİLERİNİN ARAŞTIRILMASI
Authors: TUNCER Sibel Çiğdem , GÜR Cihan , AKARAS Nurhan , KANDEMİR Fatih Mehmet
Published: June 2023

Amaç

Sodyum valproat, antiepileptik ilaçlardan en yaygın

kullanılanlardan birisi olup uzun süreli maruziyet sonucunda

toksik etkilidir. Uzun süreli sodyum valproat

maruziyeti dokularda özellikle oksidatif stres ve inflamasyon

artışına neden olmaktadır. Rutin, birçok bitkide

doğal olarak bulunan antioksidan, antiinflamatuvar

ve antiapoptotik etkilere sahip bir flavanoiddir. Bu çalışmada,

sodyum valproat kaynaklı mide doku hasarı

üzerine doğal bir antioksidan olan rutinin kullanımı ve

muhtemel etkilerinin araştırılması amaçlanmıştır.

Gereç ve Yöntem

35 adet Wistar albino cinsi sıçan kontrol, rutin, sodyum

valproat, sodyum valproat+rutin-50mg ve sodyum

valproat+rutin-100mg grupları olmak üzere 5

gruba ayrıldı. 14 gün boyunca 500 mg/kg dozda sodyum

valproat uygulamasıyla birlikte 50 veya 100 mg/

kg rutin uygulaması oral gavaj yolla yapıldı. 15. günde

sıçanlar dekapite edilerek mide dokuları alındı. SOD,

KAT, GPx aktiviteleri ile MDA, GSH seviyeleri ile oksidatif

stres hasarı spektrofotormetrik yöntem ile analiz

edildi. NF-κB, TNF-α, COX-2 ve MMP-9 transkripsiyon

düzeyleri ile inflamasyon hasarı ve Bax, Bcl-2,

Kaspaz-3 mRNA transkripsiyon düzeyleri ile apoptotik

hasar analizi RT-PCR yöntemi ile analiz edildi.

Ayrıca konjesyon, hemoraji, mukoza hasarı, hücre

infiltrasyonu ve bez dilatasyonu açısından skorlama

için hematoksilen-eozin boyama ile histolojik analizler

yapıldı.

Bulgular

Mide dokularında kontrol grubuna göre sodyum

valproat grubunda MDA düzeyi ile NF-κB, TNF-α,

MMP-9, COX-2, Bax ve Kaspaz-3 mRNA transkripsiyon

düzeyleri artmış (p
LEARNING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: OPTIMISM OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN IMPLEMENTING ONLINE LEARNING
Authors: Rinjani Megah Syifa
Published: June 2023

Changes in education sector due to the Covid-19 pandemic resulting in changes to teaching and learning activities making teachers have to adapt to online learning implementation. Optimism is an internal factor that is relevant to predict the teachers’ readiness to face the future, given the meaning namely positive belief that individuals have in viewing their future. A qualitative method was carried out on seven elementary school teachers to find the overview of their optimism on teaching during Covid-19 pandemic. It was found that teachers did not feel optimistic at the beginning of the pandemic situation but begin to show optimism after one semester of teaching online. After conducting thematic analysis, we found that teachers show optimism in the form of three dimension of optimism with the most dominant behavior appeared in the form of personalization dimension. It is concluded that elementary school teachers have better chances to be optimist during teaching in the Covid-19 pandemic time, which implies that they will be motivated to try to overcome the difficulties they encounter.
CREATING LEARNING MOTIVATION USING ICE BREAKING IN THEMATIC LEARNING THROUGH VIRTUAL LEARNING IN ISLAMIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Authors: Fajriyani Noor Alfi , Dewi Marisa Santi , Abroto Abroto , Prasetiyo Yoga Catur , Wibowo Yusuf Rendi , Ramadhan Faisal Arief
Published: June 2023

The transition of the teaching system from face-to-face to virtual learning teaching caused problems such as reducing student learning motivation. Since the learning activity is online, students. This study aims to explain the application of ice- breaking through virtual learning in thematic learning can foster student learning motivation. The research method used is a qualitative approach. Assalam Islamic Elementary School of Batu Malang City is the location of the research. Data was collected from informal interview techniques and documentation. The results showed that the application of ice-breaking and its implementation in thematic material through virtual learning in Assalam Islamic Elementary School foster student learning motivation. After giving the ice-breaking, the teacher could build students’ concentration, and the class is conducive. Virtual thematic learning in Assalam Islamic Elementary School using ice-breaking can create positive vibes on student learning motivation.