bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exchanged Languages and Anachronistic Translations
The Case of Descripción del virreinato del Perú, en particular de Lima
Authors: Araújo Branco Isabel
Published: July 2024

Descripción del virreinato del Perú, en particular de Lima was written in Spanish during the first half of the 17th century by an unknown author. The manuscript was found in Paris and presented by Riva Agüero in 1914. Underlying the 2009 and 2013 editions is the thesis that the anonymous author would have been a Portuguese New Christian who travelled through the Spanish empire during the period of union between the Iberian thrones in parallel with the established legal separation. Just as Pratt used the Andean manuscript of Guaman Poma de Ayala in applying the concepts of “contact zone”, this article utilises her theories to try to understand why this supposed Portuguese individual used the Spanish language in his description of the territory of ancient Peru.
Pluralities in the Inter/Intragenerational Transmission through Photographic Memory in the Biodramatic Trilogy of Lola Arias
Authors: Singh Negi Surendra
Published: July 2024

In her biodramatic trilogy My Life after and Other Texts (2016) the Argentine playwright and director Lola Arias explores several resources that the generation of children has at its disposal. In this remake the life stories shared on stage belong to the generation of parents but they are reconstructed afresh in the present by the generation of children using their own creativity, imagination and interpretation. This article aims to study the intergenerational and intragenerational transmission of memory and the contribution of photographic memories in the remake of the family history of the performers to fill the gaps in the history of Latin America.
Autobiography and Memorialism: Confissões de um Poeta by Lêdo Ivo
Authors: Simões Manuel G.
Published: July 2024

An analysis of the confessional text by Lêdo Ivo, one of the greatest Brazilian poets of the 20th and 21st centuries, highlighting the autobiographical status, in which the category of pretence, of fiction that creates a narrative identity falls. At the same time, the aim of this study is to establish the internal relationships between autobiography and the ‘truth’ of memory.
Elisabeth Horan, Carmen de Urioste Azcorra y Cynthia Tompkins (eds). Preciadas cartas 1932-1979
Authors: Regazzoni Susanna
Published: July 2024

Review of di Horan, E.; de Urioste Azcorra, C.; Tompkins, C. (eds) (2019). Preciadas cartas 1932-1979. Correspondencia entre Gabriela Mistral, Victoria Ocampo y Victoria Kent. Sevilla: Renacimiento. Biblioteca de la memoria, 664 pp.
Najat El Hachmi. Siempre han hablado por nosotras
Authors: Zarco Julieta
Published: July 2024

Review of El Hachmi, N. (2019). Siempre han hablado por nosotras. Un manifiesto valiente y necesario. Trad. de A. Ciurans Ferrándiz. Barcelona: Destino, 136 pp. [e-book].
Implementation of The Teams Games Tournament (TGT) Type Cooperative Learning Model to Improve Learning Outcomes
Authors: Dewi Imega Syahlita , Lestari Adhelia
Published: July 2024

Implementation of the Teams Games Tournament (Tgt) Type Cooperative Learning Model to Improve Learning Outcomes . This research aims to find out whether the Teams Games Tournament (TGT) learning model can improve student learning outcomes. The research design used was a classroom action research (PTK) design. The research carried out was Class Action Research (PTK). The population of this study included all students of class X TITL 1 SMKN 1 Nganjuk with a total of 3 6 students , carried out in 2 cycles. The data analysis techniques used are quantitative and qualitative analysis. The results of data analysis show that there has been an increase in the average score of the student learning outcomes test from 77.7 to 79.9 and classical completeness from 69% with the incomplete category to 92% classical completeness. Thus, the researcher did not take any more action in cycle III
Analysis of Junior High School Students’ Science Process Skills in Environmental Pollution Based on Ethnoscience and Local Wisdom
Authors: Yasir Mochammad , Khoiriyah Khoiriyah
Published: July 2024

Science process skills are skills in which studentâ€™s thinking skills are trained. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of science process skills at SMPN 2 Geger in terms of environmental pollution. The type of research used is descriptive quantitative non-expperimental. The research population was all students of class VII SMPN 2 Geger. Sampling using saturated sampling technique. The sample used in this study was 20 students of class VII SMPN 2 Geger. The instrument used was a test of studentâ€™s science process skills in the environmental pollution sub-material in the form of 12 essay questions. The research results obtained show that the average each student is included in the low category, with an average value of 32%.Â
Feminismos de mercado nas estratégias publicitárias da marca Amaro
Authors: Altheman Francine , Lins Letícia Alves
Published: July 2024

O artigo reflete sobre as contribuições e os limites da instituição Publicidade como fomentadora das pautas feministas contemporâneas, com o objetivo de compreender os fluxos comunicativos de marcas que se propõem interseccionais. Para isso faz-se uso dos conceitos de Feminismo de Mercado e da Roleta Interseccional para análise das estratégias marcárias da Amaro. A Roleta é utilizada como metodologia para compreensão de quais intersecções a comunicação da marca dá conta de fazer ver e quais ainda ficam a desejar. Mesmo a publicidade sendo uma ferramenta a serviço do capital, entende-se que ela é capaz de rompimentos que permitem a visibilidade de corpos dissidentes e suas potências políticas.
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF MICRO, SMALL, AND MEDIUM INDUSTRIES BASED ON CREATIVE INDUSTRY CENTERS IN SIDOARJO REGENCY: A CASE STUDY
Authors: Putri Erni Puspanantasari , Aduldaecha Sukon
Published: July 2024

The variety of creative industries developed by the Sidoarjo people are based on micro, small, and medium-sized industries. It has a positive impact on the people's economy. These sectors are faced with various problems in developing their businesses, such as marketing, human resources, materials, machinery, capital and finance, products, technology, support, research and development, distribution, promotion, competitors, and policy. The aim of this research is to determine the strategy for developing micro, small, and medium-sized industry-based creative industrial centers in Sidoarjo Regency in an effort to improve the community's economy. The reasons are that Sidoarjo Regency has a lot of community economic activities on a micro, small, and medium-sized industry scale. Micro, small, and medium-sized industry-based industrial centers that are developing in Sidoarjo Regency include: Ngingas Metal Industrial Center, Jetis Written Batik Industrial Center, Tanggulangin Leather Shoe Craft Industrial Center, Seketi Balongbendo Bamboo Woven Village, Smoked Fish Village in Penatar Sewu, and Cracker Industry Center in Biting Village. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were applied in this research to solve the research problem. The research results indicated that the successful keys of micro, small, and medium-sized industries's development strategies are as follows: (i) forming village-owned enterprises to support the development of micro, small, and medium-sized industries; (ii) the business motivation is stronger because the businesses are hereditary; (iii) improving business aspects of competitive advantage; (iv) empowering communities to improve their village economies through the development of industrial centers; and (v) the role of governments in developing industrial centers.
PENGARUH PERBEDAAN KONSENTRASI SOURDOUGH TERHADAP SIFAT FISIK DAN MIKROBIOLOGI PADA ROTI TAWAR
Authors: Cahyani Wahyu Kanti Dwi , Widodo Richardus , Wardah Wardah
Published: July 2024

Sourdough is a mixture of wheat flour, water and other components processed by fermentation. Sourdough, in other terms, is natural yeast which can be used as a food additive for starters in making bread, cakes and other bakery products. The process of making sourdough can take place naturally through a fermentation process, resulting in a unique taste and aroma of bread and better nutritional content. However, currently natural sourdough yeast is being developed as a bread developer. This is because some Istan yeast can cause allergens if they enter the body and are consumed directly. The use of natural sourdough yeast is an alternative for developing whitebread. This research aims to determine the effect of different sourdough concentrations on the physical and microbiological properties of white bread. The method used in this research used a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with one factor, namely sourdough concentration of 0%, 30%, 60% and 90%. Apart from that, the proofing time has been determined at around 135 minutes. The parameters observed were physical quality (expandability, texture), microbiology (total number of lactic acid microbes), and water content analysis. Data analysis uses ANOVA and if there is a significant difference then proceed with the Least Significant Difference test (LSD). The results of the study showed that the addition of sourdough had a significant effect on the physical, microbiological and water content of white bread. In addition, fermentation time has a significant effect on the number of natural sourdough yeast microbes. The natural sourdough yeast used to make white bread with a fermentation time of 16 days.
RISIKO ERGONOMI POSTUR KERJA PADA PROSES PENJEMURAN RUMPUT LAUT MENGGUNAKAN METODE NOVEL ERGONOMIC POSTURAL ASSESSMENT DENGAN PERSPEKTIF MACROERGONOMIC ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURE
Authors: Mohamad Silvana , Sri Deviyanti I Gusti Ayu , Dewi Sinta , Tranggono Tranggono
Published: July 2024

Dusun Babana is one of the districts with the majority of people whose main livelihood is as seaweed farmers. The processing process takes 30 days, 45 days to 60 days. In the drying process, it takes 1.5 hours at the earliest and 3 hours at the longest depending on the amount of seaweed being dried. After cleaning seaweed, farmers often complain of pain in their backs and waists. Macroergonomy as an approach with personal subsystems in this case is culture. Work culture is a value that becomes a habit in a group until it manifests itself as an action called a work habit. This work habit causes workers to suffer from musculoskeletal disorders. NERPA as an ergonomic method that works to evaluate the work posture of the upper body so that it can see the work posture that causes the effect on complaints of musculoskeletal disorders. The final score obtained shows at level 4 which means it is required to take action as soon as possible at that very moment. Some improvement measures to minimize the ergonomic risk of work posture include good work techniques and time management.
PENILAIAN RISIKO DAN STRATEGI MITIGASI PADA RANTAI PASOK INDUSTRI BATIK TULIS ORGANIK : Studi Kasus
Authors: Titisari Manik Ayu , Pramana Yanatra Budi , Nafiuddin Muhammad Rizky
Published: July 2024

The organic batik tulis (hand-written batik) product is a new challenge in the batik industry since it uses natural dyes, which aligns with their mission not to damage the environment. It is vital to assess risks and mitigation strategies in the supply chain so that companies are aware and can anticipate the impact of these risks. This research aimed to identify and evaluate activities that could cause risks along the supply chain route of the organic batik tulis industry, determine risk priorities, and formulate mitigation strategies using the Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA). The research results would show risky supply chain activities involving the government, suppliers, companies, and distributors. Furthermore, activities with the highest risk would be determined, as well as developing a mitigation strategy prioritizing raw materials, technological modifications, resources, and infrastructure. The research results show 20 risk activities in the organic batik tulis supply chain, comprising six risks from suppliers, seven from processes, and seven from distributors. The highest risk was in the (1) process, which was the risk of the impact of natural dye waste on the water environment, and in the (2) distributors, which was the risk of damaged packaging. The mitigation strategy will focus on technology, human resources, and infrastructure.
“Françafrique” Systemic Crisis
Authors: Filippov Vasily ,   Institute for African Studies RAS
Published: July 2024

Recent global geopolitical shifts have deformed the postwar world order. These tectonic shifts mark the beginning of the end of French dominance in West and Central Africa, changing dramatically the layout of international relations in the region that has always been considered France’s zone of interests. There is a rapid degradation and disintegration of the French military-political system known as “Françafrique”, the essence of which lies in the latent ties between the corrupt elites of the Fifth Republic and certain African countries that are dependent on their former metropole both economically and politically. The purpose of this article is to examine the collapse of this system as a whole and its constituent parts in order to come closer to understanding how the destruction of its individual fragments causes the crisis of interconnected structural elements of the entire system. Within the framework of a short article, it is only possible to outline a general approach to considering the problematic situation, based on the theoretical and methodological approach, which implies a systemic analysis of the object, i.e., the phenomenon of “Françafrique”. Recently, a number of works have appeared devoted to various aspects of this problem (the change of elites in African states, the disappointment in the effectiveness of the former metropole’s Africa policy, the reduction of the French military presence in the Sahel and Central Africa, the failure of the military operation Barkhane, the collapse of the Fifth Republic-inspired military-political blocs of African countries). The novelty and relevance of this work lie in demonstrating the need to study these trends in their integrity and interrelationship. This approach requires a comprehensive study of the causes, course, results, and consequences of the collapse of the military-political system of “Françafrique” as part of a future large-scale study of this phenomenon.
Western and Traditional African Medicine in the Fight Against Tropical Diseases in Africa
Authors: Grishina Nina ,   Institute for African Studies RAS
Published: July 2024

Based on the intensity of infection and the severity of tropical diseases in patients, epidemiologists attribute many regions of the African continent to being the most problematic in the world. The wide prevalence of tropical diseases has a negative impact not only on the health of the local population but also on the incomes of some sectors of the economy, in particular, trade and tourism. However, to date, almost no state in Sub-Saharan Africa has its own full-fledged system of epidemiological control and the provision of adequate assistance to those in need. The vast majority of the rural and urban population, if necessary, turn to traditional healers, which is explained by the significant financial accessibility of this type of medical care and its openness to all segments of the population. Health care institutions in most African countries experience a deficit of modern medical and diagnostic equipment and qualified high- and middle-tier personnel needed to ensure wider coverage of the population with affordable and high-quality medical care. Assistance in this to the states of the continent is provided by various specialized organizations, including the World Health Organization, UNICEF, the African Center for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as epidemiological surveillance services. It is concluded that at present, it is the traditional methods of prevention and treatment of diseases characteristic of the climatic features of Africa that are widely demanded by the population, both in rural areas and in cities. In recent decades, in many countries on the continent, traditional medicine has received a status equal to professional medicine.
The Function and Role pf the Naib in the Era of Shamil
Authors: Jung Sejin
Published: July 2024

This article consists of the functions and roles of the naibesduring the imamate of Shamil, focusing on the period after Shamil became the 3rd Imam in 1834. The Imam gave role to the naib and fought against the military aggression of Tsar Russia.
The Potential for Cultivating Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans Houtt) in Rimbo Pengadang and Topos Districts of Lebong Regency
Authors: Nabella Reni , Hindarto Kanang Setyo , Barchia M. Faiz , Widiyonno Heru , Supanjani Supanjani
Published: July 2024

The research, conducted from January to September 2023, aimed to map land suitability classes for nutmeg plant development. The evaluation results are presented descriptively and involve three main stages: pre-survey, field survey, and tabulation with data analysis. Primary data collected for this research include soil analysis results from the laboratory, complemented by secondary data. The determination of land suitability utilizes matching techniques for each land characteristic. The actual land suitability results for nutmeg in Rimbo Pengadang and Topos Districts are categorized as follows: S3eh (37.77%) 14,460.93 ha, with the limiting factor being erosion hazard. S3na eh (37.07%), 14,175.10 ha, with limiting factors related to nutrient availability and erosion hazards, S3na (6.77%): 2,592.64 ha, with limiting factors in nutrient availability, S2wa nr na eh (5.34%): 2,044.04 ha, facing limitations in water availability, nutrient retention, nutrient availability, and erosion hazard, S3rc eh (1.30%) 499.43 ha, with a limiting factor for rooting media and erosion hazard, S3rc (0.90%): 346.35 ha, with a limiting factor in rooting media and N (not suitable) (9.10%) 3,484.74 ha. Regarding potential land suitability, the classes are as follows: S1 (44.89%) 17,186.07 ha, S2 (43.80%) 16,767.80 ha, S3rc (2.21%) 845.79 ha, and S3 (9.10%): 3,484.74 ha. The areas with potential for developing nutmeg plants in Rimbo Pengadang and Topos Districts, Lebong Regency, include secondary forest, mixed dry land farming, open land, and bushes.
How healthy are the environments for tamariki Māori?
Authors: Wiki Jesse , Theodore Reremoana , Marek Lukas , Hobbs Matthew , Ruhe Troy , Kokaua Jesse , Boden Joseph , Thabrew Hiran , Hetrick Sarah , Milne Barry , Bowden Nicholas
Published: July 2024

The environment impacts the health of children and has lasting impacts over their life course. This is particularly important for tamariki (children, 0–14 years) and rangatahi (youth, 15–24 years) Māori who face persistent inequities and have an integral connection to the land. Yet, there is little nationwide research in this area. Using individual-level microdata and nationwide environmental and socio-economic data, this research applies descriptive and regression analysis to examine the environments of children and youth in Aotearoa New Zealand, focusing on tamariki and rangatahi Māori. Findings show that tamariki and rangatahi Māori have good access to greenspace, bluespace, fruit and vegetable stores, and dairies. However, it is important to recognise the impact on health and social outcomes is complex and multifaceted.
Does age matter? The impact of an AI’s alleged age on perceived competence and trust
Authors: Luther Teresa , Duzel Vanesa , Ignée Isabelle , Scharfenberg Emil , Severing Leonard , Kimmerle Joachim
Published: July 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology rapidly advanced in recent years, revolutionizing various domains, including marketing and retail. As more and more online retail companies employ AI in technological solutions like website design, it is crucial to understand how people perceive and evaluate AI technology in this context. This study examined whether the year of development of an AI (2017 vs. 2023) that had allegedly created the website of an online retail company influences the perceived competence and trustworthiness of the AI as well as the perception of the websites’ quality. Our online experiment (N = 182) revealed significantly higher competence ratings for the younger than for the older AI. Contrary to our hypotheses, we found no evidence that participants perceived the older AI as more trustworthy. Instead, participants indicated the younger AI to be slightly more trustworthy. We discuss the results considering implications of recent advancements in AI for the retail sector and highlight how the findings can inform future research and companies on how to implement AI technology in online retail.
Better Alone Than in Bad Company: Addressing the risks of companion chatbots through data protection by design
Authors: Dewitte Pierre
Published: July 2024

Recent years have seen a surge in the development and use of companion chatbots, conversational agents specifically designed to act as virtual friends, romantic partners, life coaches or even therapists. Yet, these tools raise many concerns, especially when their target audience is comprised of vulnerable individuals. While the recently adopted AI Act is expected to address some of these concerns, both compliance and enforcement are bound to take time. Since the development of companion chatbots involves the processing of personal data at nearly every step of the process, from training to fine-tuning to deployment, this paper argues that the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), and data protection by design more specifically, already provides a solid ground for regulators and courts to force controllers to mitigate these risks. In doing so, it sheds light on the broad material scope of Articles 24(1) and 25(1) GDPR, highlights the role of these provisions as proxies to Fundamental Rights Impact Assessments (“FRIAs”), and peels off the many layers of personal data processing involved in the companion chatbots supply chain. That reasoning served as the basis for a complaint lodged with the Belgian data protection authority, the full text and supporting evidence of which are provided as supplementary materials.
Semantic Meaning Enhances Feature-Binding but not Quantity or Precision of Locations in Visual Working Memory
Authors: Sahar Tomer , Gronau Nurit , Makovski Tal
Published: July 2024

Recent studies showed that real-world items are better remembered in Visual Working Memory (VWM) than visually similar stimuli that are stripped of their semantic meaning. However, the exact nature of this advantage remains unclear. We used meaningful and meaningless stimuli in a location-reproduction VWM task. Employing a Mixture-modeling analysis, we examined whether semantic meaning enables more item locations to be remembered, whether it improves the precision of the locations stored in memory, or whether it improves binding between the specific items and their locations. Participants were presented with streams of 4 (Experiments 1 & 2) or 6 (Experiment 3) real-world items, or their scrambled, meaningless counterparts. Each item was presented at a unique location and the task was to reproduce one item’s location. Overall, location memory was consistently better for real-world items compared to their scrambled counterparts. Furthermore, the results revealed that participants were less likely to make swap errors for the meaningful items but there was no effect of conceptual meaning on the guess rate or the precision of the report. In line with previous findings, these results indicate that conceptual meaning enhances VWM for arbitrary stimulus properties such as item location, and this improvement is primarily due to a more efficient identity-location binding rather than an increase in the quantity or quality (precision) of the locations held in memory.
Sensory Processing Sensitivity and the Association with Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Traits, and ADHD-Related Strengths in the General Population
Authors: Schippers Lessa Madelief , Hoogman Martine , Greven Corina
Published: July 2024

Sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) is a normally distributed personality trait reflecting sensitivity to stimuli. However, despite societal interest, it is unclear how SPS relates to Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Here we aimed to 1) explore the relation between SPS and ADHD traits, and their respective subdimensions, 2) compare people with and without an ADHD diagnosis on SPS subdimensions, 3) assess relations between SPS and several ADHD-related strengths. 496 adults were recruited from the general population via the online platform Prolific. Participants filled in questionnaires on SPS (Highly Sensitive Person Scale with subdimensions: ease of excitation, low sensory threshold, aesthetic sensitivity), ADHD traits (Adult ADHD Self Report scale with subdimensions: inventiveness, hyperactivity-impulsivity), and nine questionnaires on ADHD-related strengths. We performed correlation and case-control analysis. SPS and subdimensions correlated positively with ADHD traits and subdimensions. Furthermore, people with an ADHD diagnosis scored higher on SPS than those without. SPS correlated positively with the ADHD-related strengths of hyperfocus and cognitive flexibility, and the SPS aesthetic sensitivity subdimension additionally with curiosity, humour, and empathy; these associations remained significant correcting for ADHD traits. Concluding, SPS and ADHD positively associated, using continuous and case-control analyses. SPS also positively correlated with several strengths.
Genetic associations with educational fields in >460,000 individuals
Authors: Cheesman Rosa , Anapaz Ville , s.j.d.van.alten@vu.nl  , Ebeltoft Joakim Coleman , Porneso Ralph , Ayorech Ziada , Demange Perline , Eilertsen Espen Moen , Abdellaoui Abdel , Fauske Agnes , Havdahl Alexandra , Lahtinen Hannu , Lyngstad Torkild Hovde , Qin Qi , ganna andrea , Ystrom Eivind
Published: July 2024

The choice of a field of study is a significant decision influenced by a complex interplay of individual traits, interests, and contextual factors. Little is known about the genetic architecture of educational fields. Genetic methods make it possible to explore common influences on different field specialisations. First, we conducted genome-wide association study (GWAS) meta-analyses of 10 broad fields of education using population-wide administrative data from Finland and Norway (FinnGen and MoBa; total n=463,134). Measured genetic differences were associated with fields of study (17 independent genome-wide significant lead SNPs across 10 fields GWAS). SNP-based heritability estimates were 7% on average. Polygenic indices (PGIs) based on our GWAS results were significantly associated with their respective fields in Lifelines, an independent Dutch cohort, for 7 out of 10 fields (p<0.005; n=36,373). Second, we detected overlapping genetic influences on different field specialisations, summarised by a Technical versus Social trait (10 independent genome-wide significant lead SNP associations), and a second Creative versus Conformist trait (3 independent genome-wide significant lead SNPs). Technical versus Social tendencies are genetically correlated with personality traits Extraversion and Agreeableness, and Creative versus Conformist tendencies are genetically correlated with Openness to Experience and Occupational Creativity. Third, results were robust to controls for stratification, both in GWA analyses adjusting for birthplace and parents’ fields and in within-family polygenic index analyses in the Lifelines (n=14,767). Weaving together genetics, complex traits, and contexts, we create a fuller picture of the underpinnings of educational qualifications, shifting the focus of social science genomics from the conventional hierarchy of attainments towards multidimensional tendencies and interests. We discuss socially mediated mechanisms by which genetic associations with fields of study arise.
Associations between socioeconomic status and mental health trajectories during early adolescence: Findings from the ABCD Study
Authors: Rakesh Divyangana , Flournoy John Coleman , McLaughlin Katie A
Published: July 2024

Objective. Low socioeconomic status (SES) during childhood is associated with higher levels of youth psychopathology. However, limited longitudinal work has examined the role of both household and neighborhood SES in shaping mental health trajectories over time using large population-based data. The goal of the present study was to characterize associations between SES and changes in mental health problems during early adolescence.Methods. We investigated independent and joint associations of household income-to-needs ratio, parent educational attainment, material hardship, and neighborhood disadvantage with internalizing, externalizing, and attention symptom trajectories using longitudinal data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study. Youth-reported mental health was assessed across six time-points from age 10 to 13 years (M=10.4, SD=0.63 years at T1, N=9,488) and SES was assessed six months prior to T1.Results. Main effects indicated that high SES was associated with lower mental health symptoms. However, longitudinally, higher SES was associated with greater increases in mental health problems over time. A higher income-to-needs ratio predicted greater increases in internalizing, externalizing, and attention problems. Two-way interactions between SES indicators predicting changes in symptoms were non-significant.Conclusion. Our finding that youth from higher-SES backgrounds exhibited greater increases in mental health problems during early adolescence contrasts with findings from prior cross-sectional studies. However, mental health problems are on the rise and the landscape of risk for psychopathology is changing. More research is needed to understand how childhood SES contributes to risk and resilience for psychopathology during the transition to adolescence.
Longitudinal associations between cultural engagement and mental and social wellbeing: an outcome-wide analysis
Authors: Finn Saoirse , Bone Jessica Katherine , Fancourt Daisy , Warran Katey , Mak Hei Wan
Published: July 2024

Cultural engagement (museum, theatre, live music attendance) may support older adults' wellbeing. However, whether cultural engagement is associated with multiple wellbeing domains and whether associations vary by sociodemographics and health is underexplored. Using fourteen years of data, we tested the longitudinal associations between cultural engagement and seven wellbeing outcomes. We accounted for observed and unobserved characteristics using fixed-effects regression and time-varying confounder adjustment. Arellano-Bond estimators assessed directionality, and interactions assessed moderation. We included 6,932-10,428 individuals aged 50-99 years from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA). Increases in cultural engagement were associated with higher life satisfaction, quality of life, worthwhile life, happiness, and lower depressive symptoms, anxiety, and loneliness. After controlling for bidirectionality, cultural engagement increases predicted subsequent quality of life improvements. Interactions suggested that individuals with poorer health may experience greater wellbeing benefits. The findings highlight the importance of ensuring equitable access to cultural engagement for all older adults.
Sound communities: A quantitative proposal for studying bilingualism in context
Authors: Nagle Charlie , Baese-Berk Melissa , Amengual Mark , Casillas Joseph V
Published: July 2024

Bilingualism researchers have intensively studied how learning and using multiple languagesaffects all levels of linguistic structure. In this strand, examining diversity in the bilingualexperience and the extent to which variables like language dominance regulate crosslinguisticinteraction has been of special interest. However, most studies sample small groups of bilingualsfrom a single research site, creating a twofold generalizability problem. First, with small samplesit is unlikely that researchers will be able to fully capture and quantify the range of variablesknown to affect findings. Second, when bilinguals are recruited from a single site, it isimpossible to determine if findings are site-specific or apply to bilinguals more broadly. Toaddress these issues, we propose a large(r)-scale, multisite approach to bilingualism research. Webelieve that such an approach, when informed by open science practices, has the potential tosignificantly advance the state of the art.
The relationship of lightness illusions uncovered by individual differences and its advantage in model evaluation
Authors: Kobayashi Yuki , Shapiro Arthur G
Published: July 2024

Computational models that explain lightness/brightness illusions have been proposed. These models have been assessed using a simplistic criterion: the number of illusions each model can correctly predict from the test set. This simple method of evaluation assumes that each illusion in the set is independent; however, since lightness illusions are not independent of each other, an unbalanced test set may distort the evaluation of models. Moreover, evaluating models with a single value obscures where the model’s strength and weakness lies. We collected illusion magnitudes of various lightness illusions through two online experiments and investigated their correlations to identify underlying factors in these illusions. Experiment 1 identified three common factors reflecting assimilation, contrast, and White’s effect. Experiment 2, with a different illusion set, identified two factors reflecting assimilation and contrast, and detected high independence of an illusion caused by remote luminance gradients. We then examined three well-known models using the outcomes of the experiments. This model test showed that the redundancy in the illusion sets does not markedly skew the evaluation of the models, but the predictions by some models have a strong bias towards the contrast effect. This study clarified that correlations of illusion magnitudes provide valuable insights into both illusions and models, and highlighted the need to assess models based on processes underlying lightness perception, rather than focusing on individual illusions.
INTERACTION PHONOLOGY – RHYTHMIC COORDINATION AS SCAFFOLD FOR COMMUNICATIVE ALIGNMENT
Authors: Wagner Petra
Published: July 2024

Interaction Phonology (Wagner et al., 2013) postulates a process of rhythmic co-ordination based onentrainment processes which provide the temporal scaffold for higher order adaptation among interlocutors in critical situations, and hence, improves communication. 10 years after the publication of our framework, the time is more than ripe for its first evaluation and a thorough re-assessment. To achieve this, I will first give an overview of the general assumptions and motivations underlyingInteraction Phonology, and then describe its mechanism as a logistic, attention-guiding component in a model of speech processing in interaction. I will then derive a set of model predictions, and evaluate them based on a thorough review of more recent empirical studies. In a last step, I will slightly modify our original model of Interaction Phonology (cf. Figure 1, for an overview of the original model; cf.Figure 2, for the adapted version), and list desiderata for its further testing in the future.
What makes a trauma ‘pathological’? – Perceived peritraumatic threat influences the development of intrusive memories
Authors: Herzog Philipp , Willems Hannah , Wirkner Janine , Kube Tobias , Nazarenus Edgar , Glombiewski Julia , Brakemeier Eva-Lotta , McNally Richard J. , Richter Jan
Published: July 2024

Intrusions are a hallmark symptom of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). While dysfunctional cognitions are known posttraumatic contributors, peritraumatic processes are less understood. Perceived threat, alongside emotional factors, is theorized as significant, but experimental studies are lacking. Using the trauma film paradigm (TFP), we investigated peritraumatic threat's impact on intrusion development. Healthy participants (N = 93) viewed different distressing film clips (low, medium, high threat). Differences among the experimental groups were examined in the frequency and distress of intrusive memories, as well as distress and expectations. As hypothesized, the frequency of intrusive memories increased with increasing threat load, as did the distress and expectations related to intrusions. Fear elicited by film clips did not mediate this effect. Perceived threat is a crucial peritraumatic factor in intrusive memory formation, suggesting that a trauma perceived as highly threatening increases intrusion likelihood. Understanding traumatic factors influencing posttraumatic symptoms helps in targeting preventive interventions.
Strengthening acute care in low and middle income countries: The role of clinical research
Authors: Marshall John C.
Published: July 2024

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Alienated Subjectivity in Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar
Authors: Dhobi Saleem
Published: July 2024

This article has analyzed Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar to explore the resilient personality of Esther Greenwood that exemplifies the image of nonconformist women in the patriarchal society of America. Esther has been prepared to fight against the standards of femininity induced in the personality of general women. She stands out of the crowd for her dignity. The objective of the paper has been to investigate into the characters created to reveal diverse images of women in the American society. The key finding of the research is that Esther during her professional journey undergoes diverse complications primarily created for women to suffer from and imposed upon them by the male-dominated society. She has not experienced any solace of life neither at home has nor she been satisfied in the society at large. Therefore, she feels isolated. Her alienation leads to attempting for suicide as she takes it as the way of relief and mental satisfaction. Her decision of taking her own life implies her desperation and disinterestedness in the world controlled by men. By using the concept of Betty Friedman as expressed in The Feminine Mystique, this paper has been inscribed to reflect on the confused personality of Esther.
Effect of COVID-19 on the Tourism Industry of Bangladesh: A Qualitative Study on Kuakata Sea Beach
Authors: Sultana Tahiya , Sultana Most. Sharmin
Published: July 2024

We must recommend or support the "tourism sector" because it allows us to unwind, enjoy ourselves, be refreshed, and learn new things. This paper aims to examine the Effect of COVID-19 on Bangladesh's tourism industry before and after COVID-19. This is a qualitative study. The paper is based on primary data where we went to root-level people, took their own opinions, and focused on identifying how COVID-19 has affected tour operator organizations (hotels, motels, and restaurants), floating businessmen and tourists at Kuakata.We tried to find out the adjustment strategy of tour operator organizations to overcome the problematic situation the existing conditions of tourism sectors based on consumers' current situation after COVID-19. Non-probability sampling method has been used to choose the sample through convenience sampling and judgment sampling. To collect data face-to-face and telephone in-depth interviews were used. Qualitative content analysis was used for analyzing data. This paper's findings showed that before COVID-19 the traffic of tourists at residential hotels, motels, and restaurants was significant. During the pandemic time, all the activities of tour operators were locked.This paper also found that after COVID-19 the number of tourists increased for Payra Bridge and Padma Bridge which is a positive side. After COVID-19, everyone moves to maintain a hygienic way, but tourists don’t enjoy their time because the side roads and other visitable areas like Lal Kakrar Deep, Fatrar Chor, Jhau Bon, Shutkipolli, Narikel Bagan, etc. haven’t proper transportation system. The findings of the paper will play an important role theoretically and practically.
Exploring Pointed Sets and their Role in the Category of Pointed F-Sets: A Study on Kernels in the Category F-Sets
Authors: Shah Yogendra Prasad
Published: July 2024

This paper delves into the realm of pointed sets and their significance within the framework of algebraic structures, particularly focusing on their role in the category of pointed F-sets. Pointed sets, characterized by a single nullary operation identifying a base point, serve as fundamental components in algebraic reasoning, with applications in various mathematical domains. The category of pointed F-sets, comprising pointed sets as objects and pointed F-associations as morphisms, offers a rich ground for exploring the behavior of specialized functions. Central to our investigation is the demonstration of kernels within the category F-sets, elucidating the foundational properties and structural insights underlying pointed sets and their associations.
Assessment of Species Composition, Diversity and Carbon Stock in a Community Managed Forest of Udaypur District of Nepal
Authors: Ayer Santosh , Gautam Jeetendra , Chaudhary Prakash , Poudel Sandip , Ayer Keshav
Published: July 2024

Species composition, diversity, and carbon sock of forests are all critical factors that affect the ability of forests to provide various important ecosystem services. However, there is a notable dearth of research regarding these factors in the community forests of Udaypur district. Therefore, this research was undertaken to assess species composition, and biodiversity and quantify the carbon stock potential of the Sringar community forest (CF) of the Udaypur district of Eastern Nepal. A total of 57 circular plots of 500m2 were inventoried using a systematic random sampling method with 0.5 % sampling intensity. In the CF, 17 tree species from 15 genera and 11 families were identified. The dominant tree species, Shorea robusta observed with a maximum importance value index (IVI) (176.15). According to our study, the total biomass and carbon stock in Sringar CF were 276.98 ton ha-1 and 138.18 ton ha-1, respectively. Accurate estimation of soil carbon stocks is crucial for long-term forest management and climate change mitigation, and the integration of advanced monitoring techniques and predictive models to enhance accuracy and account for future climate projections is needed.
Ethnomedicinal Resources of a Newar Community in Gorkha, Nepal
Authors: Bista Adhikari Sita , Karki Subash , Chhetri Parveen K. , Bista Raju
Published: July 2024

Ethnobiology offers valuable insights into medicinal plants and animals, and their sustainable domestication and management. We explored the traditional medico-ethnobiological knowledge within a Newar community in Gorkha. We collected primary data through interviews, observations, and identified 49 plant and 11 animal species being used for treating ailments locally. Indigenous knowledge transmission mainly involved elders, healers, and parents. We also observed potentially eroding traditional knowledge among the younger generation. School and teachers had limited influence in passing on this knowledge. Preserving this wisdom requires community-focused traditional knowledge transfer mechanisms to integrate local wisdom into conservation and management efforts.
Ecosystem services, threats, and management practices of wetlands in Morang District of Nepal
Authors: Pokharel Gobinda Prasad , Thakuri Sudeep
Published: July 2024

Wetlands are gaining much attention recently as they are threatened by multiple stressors; however, detailed ecological and socio-economic studies on these wetlands are limited. In this study, we present an inventory and assess ecosystem services, and conservation status of the wetlands of Morang district in Eastern Nepal. We used the remote sensing data - Google Earth Imagery and official topographic maps – for preparation of inventory and conducted a rapid field survey using a questionnaire, Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). Provisional and cultural services were analyzed based on field observations and the questionnaire survey. Twenty-four wetlands of 29.4 ha area, ranging from 0.017 to 7.5 ha were recorded. The Sunbarsi wetland is located in the lowest (87 m) and the Chuli Pokhari in the highest (677 m) elevation. Rajarani wetland of Letang (7.5 ha) is the largest wetland in the district. Ten wetlands have high religious value. Wetlands in Morang district are also productive ecosystems providing different types of ecosystem services. They contribute in local economy providing job and business opportunities to locals. Bhulkey wetland of Pathari-1 provides drinking water to 1,938 families. Further, these wetlands are used for irrigation. The wetlands are also providing services to livestock farming, fishing, boating, commercial activities (hotels and shops), and tourism. Cultural, recreational and ecotourism activities in the wetlands are generating revenue locally.
التحديث العمراني المستدام ودورة في تنمية المواقع السياحية والترفيهية في مدينة بغداد
Authors: أ.م.د. عماد حسين سعود  , أ.م.د. دنيـا طارق الحسيناوي  , أ.م.د. مها عبدالستار عبدالجبار
Published: July 2024

يعد التحديث العمراني المستدام من أهم الركائز الأساسية في تحسين صورة المدينة وخدماتها السياحية والترفيهية لأنها تعتمد بالأساس على إمكانية توافر البنية التحتية ضمن المدن الحضرية, فالمدن التي تمتلك مقومات عمرانية متميزة تحقق اكبر نسبة جذب سياحي, ونتيجة للأهمية المتزايدة للسياحة  بدأت الدول تهتم في هذه الصناعة باعتبارها عنصراً فعال في اقتصاد الكثير من الدول كما تؤثر في المستوى الاجتماعي والثقافي والحضاري, وفي بحثنا قد تناول واقع الخدمات السياحية المتوافرة ضمن المكون العمراني لمدينة بغداد, بغية تعزيز الصورة الذهنية للمدينة وبما ينسجم مع الموروث الحضاري والنهضة العمرانية, وقد تنوعت الخدمات السياحية والترفيهة ضمن منطقة الدراسة بين الخدمات(الدينية والثقافية والترفيهية والمعمارية والأماكن الخضراء والمفتوحة والمسطحات المائية), والغاية من ذلك هو تحقيق التنمية السياحية والترفيهية بما ينسجم مع الواقع العمراني والصورة الذهنية للمدينة, باعتبار مدينة بغداد من اهم المدن الحضرية ذات الموروثات الثقافية والتاريخية. 
 اتبع البحث الاسلوب الوصفي المدعم بالتعبيرات الكمية من خلال اعتماد بيانات واحصائيات  مستمدة من عدة الجهات الرسمية ذات علاقة بالقطاع السياحي والترفيهي، بالإضافة الى المعلومات المستندة على  اجراء المقابلات  الشخصية، والزيارات الميدانية, وقد توصل الباحث الى عدة استنتاجات من اهمها ان المواقع السياحية والترفيهية في مدينة بغداد لم يحظى بالاهتمام المطلوب من قبل الجهات المعنية, مما اثر ذلك على تطبيق التحديث العمراني المستدام.
Challenges and Opportunities of E-CRM Adoption in the Banking Sector: A Review of the Literature
Authors: Devi Vaishali , Kanwa Anil
Published: July 2024

This research paper explores the evolution and significance of Electronic Customer Relationship Management (E-CRM) in the banking sector. Initially established in the 1970s, CRM prioritized customer satisfaction over product innovation. E-CRM further revolutionized these principles by leveraging Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to provide enhanced services and deepen customer relationships. This paper examines the challenges and benefits of implementing E-CRM practices in the banking industry, emphasizing its role in acquiring and retaining customers, while accommodating the changing expectations of modern consumers.