bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Perspectives for the use of genomic selection for genetic improvement of dairy cattle in Ukraine
Authors: Ruban Sergei , Danshin Victor
Published: July 2023

An important problem in modern dairy cattle breeding is the achievement of a high level of genetic progress in economically important traits through the implementation of effective breeding programs. For this purpose, genomic selection is currently used in many countries of the world. The aim of the study was to investigate possibilities of use of genomic selection in dairy cattle breeding in Ukraine. On the basis of analysis of “Catalogue of sires of dairy and dual-purpose breeds for reproduction of cows in 2020” (sperm of these sires was used in Ukraine) two methods of breeding value estimation were compared: 1) traditional method based on pedigree and performance of progeny; 2) genomic method based on effects of SNPs. Considerable advantage of sires with genomic evaluations was proved. These sires excel sires with traditional evaluation for milk yield by 1.6 times, for fat percentage by 2.2 times, for fat yield by 1.7 times, for protein percentage by 2.1 times and for protein yield by 1.7 times. Using estimates of breeding values of sires pare-wise genetic correlations between main genetic traits were computed. The negative genetic relationship between milk yield and fat and protein percentages was revealed. Values of energy corrected milk (ECM) of daughters and dams of sires across breeds and countries of origin were calculated. It was shown that dams of sires of Holstein and Jersey breeds had highest values of energy corrected milk (9,132.0 kg and 8,041 kg, respectively) while dams of sires of Ukrainian Black-and-White dairy breed had lowest values of this trait (5,848.1 kg). According to country-of-origin daughters of sire’s form USA, Canada and the Netherlands had highest values of energy corrected milk. Values of response to selection using traditional breeding program and genomic selection were compared. It was proved that by means of shortening generation intervals on pathways of genetic improvement “sires of bulls”, “sires of cows” and “dams of bulls” using genomic selection it is possible to increase rate of genetic progress for milk yield from 100.1 kg to 180.0 kg that is by 80%
Time spent on milking mares and their ethological indicators
Authors: Florya Olga , Nahornyi Serhii , Kosenko Svitlana , Chalyi Oleksander , Chalaya Olga
Published: July 2023

Dairy horse breeding in Ukraine is not a traditional branch of animal husbandry, although its products most closely correspond to the physiology of human digestion and are especially indispensable in children's nutrition, since the chemical composition of mares' milk is close to that of women. To obtain mare's milk, it is necessary to take into account the technological features of keeping, feeding animals and obtaining products specific to a particular farm, which should be reflected in technological maps. The most time-consuming process in the production of milk of all types of animals is the milking process, therefore the purpose of this work was to develop standards of time consumption for the further development of technological maps in dairy breeding and to study the productive and ethological indicators of dairy mares taking into account the serial number of milking. The research was carried out at the Kumys farm, a breeding breeder for the breeding of the Novoaleksandrivsky weight-carrying breed of horses of the Dibriv Horse Stud No. 62 branch of the State Enterprise "Studying of Ukraine" using video surveillance, time measurement, biometrics, and mathematical calculations. It was established that the time spent on milking is directly dependent on the productivity of mares and increases with the serial number of milking. Ethological studies have shown that mares willingly go to milking and in the same order and sequence to the left and right milking machines. Supplementation with oat grains takes place during milking at the milking plant, the time spent there is not enough to consume the daily requirement due to concentrated feeds, and the time spent by mares in the pre-milking area exceeds the normative indicators. Standards for time spent on the milking process have been developed, taking into account the ethological features of mares and suggestions for its improvement through the organization of standardized individual feeding and the frequency of milking, which will increase the gross production of marketable milk. The practical value of the work consists in determining the time spent on milking mares, depending on their productivity, which will later be used as normative indicators during the development of technological maps
The role of creative industries in local economic development
Authors: Pavliuk Svitlana
Published: July 2023

Creative industries contribute to the use of the cultural and resource potential of the region (cultural traditions, historical and architectural heritage) and their direction for local economic development. The purpose of the article is to identify the trends in the development of creative industries in Ukraine, their role and significance for the tourism industry, and on this basis to justify the advantages of their synergistic connection to the local economic development of the Mykolaiv region. The research uses a set of scientific research methods of a general (analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, abstraction, formalization) and special (content analysis, comparison, graphic) nature, which made it possible to reveal meaningful interpretations of regularities regarding the interpretation of the concepts of "creative industries" and "creative tourism", as well as characterize the synergistic relationship between them. It was found that creative industries have a positive impact on the country's economy, in particular, the cultural sector accounts for 3.1% of the global gross domestic product, and cultural and creative industries provide almost 50 million jobs. It was established that Ukraine has a significant potential of creative industries, the value of which in the economy is constantly growing, so the export of creative industries accounts for 30% of the total. It has been established that Ukraine has a significant potential of creative industries, the value of which in the economy is constantly growing, so exports of creative industries account for 30% of the total. The scientific works of Ukrainian scientists, as well as scientists of other countries, on the influence of creative industries on the development of tourism were analyzed, as a result of which attention was focused on a number of advantages that can be combined into three groups: the tourism industry (a new unique tourist experience; expansion of the offer without any what additional investments; high-quality and sustainable tourism with high added value and purchasing power); community and population (diversification of the local economy;creative entrepreneurship; sustainable development of the territory; investment attractiveness; new forms of cooperation; improving the quality of life and well-being; social cohesion; community empowerment); the field of culture (positive influence on the development of cultural infrastructure; preservation and restoration of intangible cultural heritage; cooperation in the cultural sphere; formation of creative communities). It is the search for new and creative ways to develop the tourism sector (opening of domestic destinations, development of new routes and territory development projects) that will contribute to increasing the competitiveness of the tourism industry
Effect of Probiotic Yeast, Sacchromyces cerevisiae on Tissue Biochemical and Carotenoid Variation in Freshwater Ornamental Fish Carassius auratus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Authors: Manju M. Muthulakshmi , Somanath Beena , Palavesam A.
Published: July 2023

The present work aims at assessing Bakers’s yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae as an efficient and eco-friendly probiotic feed additives for ornamental fish, Carassias auratus. For this study an indoor culture experiment was carried out 300l plastic trough containing 200l water in triplicate. In each tank five fishes at fingerlings stage (1.58 ± 0.14g) were reared for a period of 30 days. An uniform water quality parameters such as temperature (28.0 ± 1.0 0C), pH (7.60 ± 0.12), dissolved oxygen (4.80 ± 0.82mg/l) and ammonia (< 0.08 mg/l) were maintained. The results inferred that, the percentage increase in the biochemical constituents in both skin and muscle tissue of C. auratus received 2% yeast added diet (EDY2) registered higher values when compared to control and other experimental diets fed fishes. The total carotenoid content in the acetone extracted skin tissues of C. auratus fed with 2% yeast supplemented diet varied from 0.748+  0.042 in 0 day to 0.944 + 0.014 µg/g wet tissue on 30th day of experiment. Likewise, in the muscle tissue of C. auratus extracted with acetone, the total carotenoid varied from 0.376+0.014 (0 day) to 0.541 + 0.008 µg/g wet tissue (30 day). The carotenoid content of both the tested tissues on methanol extract was low, when compared with acetone extract. The overall results inferred that S. cerevisiae supplementation @ 2g/ 100g diet distingly altered the carcass composition of C. auratus and also the accumulation of cartenoids in skin and muscle tissues. S. cerevisiae contains bioactive lead molecules, which accelerated the vital physical and metabolic activities in host fish species.
Validation of the Fear of Crime Scale for Item Response Theory
Authors:   The Korean Society of Private Security, Cho Sang-Hyun
Published: July 2023

Research on the fear of crime is constantly being conducted both at home and abroad. According to previous studies, the question of whether general fear and specific fear can be viewed on the same level or whether fear of crime can be explained by integrating them despite the differences in the characteristics of general fear and specific fear while explaining fear of crime has been raised.
Therefore, in this study, we tried to verify the appropriateness of item fit, item difficulty, and item category by using the Rasch model based on Item Response Theory to measure fear of crime. The data of this study was conducted using the data of the National Crime Victim Survey, which is most widely used in research on fear of crime. As a result of the analysis, it was confirmed that the item corresponding to generalized fear had a strong heterogeneity with the item of specific ear in terms of item fit. In terms of item difficulty, it was found that fear of crime items were not appropriate for respondents with a low trait of fear of crime. Finally, as a result of confirming the appropriateness of the response category, the higher the respondent's characteristic, the higher the fear of crime, so the 5-point scale was investigated as appropriate. As a result of this study, it is expected that it will be used as basic data to provide public security services related to the fear of crime of the people in the academic context and the police in the study of fear of crime.
Application of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Flat Techniques in Teaching Pattern Drafting by Clothing Lecturers in Universities in South East, Nigeria
Authors:   University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Ugwu Eunice Ifenyinwa , Ezeaku Margret Ndidiamaka ,   University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Attah Blessing Ijeoma ,   University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Emeghebo Udochukwu M ,   University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Eze Emmanuel Chekwube ,   University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Published: July 2023

The purpose of the study was to investigate the application of computer aided design (CAD) and Flat techniques in teaching pattern drafting by clothing lecturers in Universities in South East, Nigeria. The population for the study was 48 lecturers. The entire number of Clothing lecturers in the above three universities were used because of the manageable size. A questionnaire was utilized for data collection (0.94 Cronbach’s alpha). Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The major findings of the study showed that some of the challenges in the application of CAD and Flat instructional techniques in teaching pattern drafting include lack of skills on the part of the teachers, insufficient numbers of computers and insufficient technical support for teachers, among others. Orientation of teachers on the importance of computer aided design instruction, using blended approach in teaching, and use of another pattern drafting technique among others are strategies to overcoming the challenges of CAD and Flat technique of pattern drafting instruction by Clothing Lecturers. Among the recommendations made was that curriculum planners and lecturers should make effort to adopt the use of CAD as one of the instructional techniques in teaching pattern drafting.
Vocabulary development and biliteracy in Yorùbá and English among young bilinguals
Authors: Isaiah Adebola
Published: July 2023

In Nigeria and other countries in West Africa, English, French, and Portuguese languages are acquired or learned and used alongside the indigenous languages for various communication purposes as applicable. Previous studies have noted that Yorùbá language does not have an equal usage as being critical for bilingual mastery attainment as the English language. This study examines literacy development patterns among typically developing Yorùbá-English bilingual children to further our understanding of oral and literacy proficiency. Based on qualitative methods, cross-sectional data were obtained. Oral and literacy data were acquired by interview, specialized wordlist, written texts, and pictorial objects. Children were purposively selected for a stratified assessment as representative of their literacy levels (3 aged 2-3, 4 aged 4-6, and 5 aged 7-10). All participants were ages 2 to 10 years and lived in Ilorin metropolis. Data were subjected to descriptive analysis. Based on experiments, for instance, if the stimulus are words, the results showed that the word frequencies in the two languages do not enjoy the same value outcome, English >> Yorùbá. Significant outcomes showed that literacy in English language is on the positive end of the spectrum while literacy in Yorùbá language is on the opposite end. Most of the children paid more attention to English tasks, hence performed above average. Using the different age groups and educational levels as a continuum, it was generally observed that literacy depends largely on a child’s cognitive alertness. The study concludes by linking the obvious gap in the initial observation to foundation lapses.
Türk Dili ve Edebiyatı Ders Kitaplarının Eleştirel Düşünme Açısından Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: ÇELİK Sercan , AYKAÇ Necdet
Published: July 2023

Bu araştırmanın amacı, 2018 öğretim programına göre hazırlanan Türk Dili ve Edebiyatı ders kitaplarındaki okuma metinlerini ve metinlerle ilgili soruları eleştirel düşünme açısından değerlendirmektir. Göstergebilim yönteminde desenlesen araştırmanın veri kaynağını, MEB tarafından 2019 yılından itibaren beş yıl ders kitabı olarak belirlenen 9, 10, 11 ve 12. sınıf Türk Dili ve Edebiyatı ders kitapları oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada veriler, nitel araştırma veri toplama yöntemlerinden biri olan doküman analiziyle elde edilmiştir. Toplanan veriler ise tematik ve betimsel analiz teknikleriyle çözümlenmiştir.
Araştırmada elde edilen sonuçlara göre, Türk Dili ve Edebiyatı ders kitaplarındaki metin ve soruların belirlenme aşamasında eleştirel düşünmenin geliştirilmesine yönelik bir planlama yapılmadığı tespit edilmiştir. Sınıf seviyeleri ve ünitelere göre incelendiğinde ise 9. ve 10. sınıf ders kitaplarının, geliştirici metinleri ve derinlemesine anlama sorularını çok az sayıda içerdiği görülmüştür. Dolayısıyla derse temel oluşturdukları için ayrı bir öneme sahip olan 9. ve 10. sınıf ders kitaplarındaki metin ve soruların eleştirel düşünmeyi geliştirmede yetersiz oldukları sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Buna karşın 11. ve 12. sınıf ders kitaplarında yer alan soru ve metinlerin eleştirel düşünme açısından yeterli olduğu belirlenmiştir. Fakat eleştirel düşünme açısından aşamalı bir planlama yapılmadığı için 9. ve 10. sınıf ders kitaplarının yetersizliği, sonraki kitapların yeterliliğini de işlevsizleştirmektedir. Ayrıca istisnalar olsa da geliştirici metin ile derinlemesine soru arasında pozitif bir ilişki olduğu saptanmıştır. Geliştirici metinlerin olduğu ünitelerde derinlemesine soruların, etkisiz ve engelleyici metinlerin olduğu ünitelerde ise içeriği anlama sorularının çoğunlukta olduğu görülmüştür.
EFFECT OF PARTICLE SHAPE AND SIZE OF COPPER POWDERS ON THE
PROPERTIES OF SINTERED PARTS
Authors: Marković Ivana , Trujić Stevan , Manasijević Dragan , Balanović Ljubiša , Stamenković Uroš , Mitrović Milijana
Published: July 2023

The particle shape and size of the starting powders represent the most important physical properties, on which the quality of the compacts and final sintered products depends. Two types of powder were analyzed in the paper - electrolytic copper powder with a dendritic particle shape and water-atomized copper powder with an irregular particle shape. The starting powders were sieved through a sieve system with openings of 45 μm, 80 μm, and 120 μm. The characterization of the obtained fractions of both powders was performed by determining the shape and dimensions of the particles using SEM microscopy in combination with ImageJ software, and the apparent density and flow rate were determined using the Hall flowmeter funnel. Pressing of each powder fraction was done using a pressure of 600 MPa. The compacts were further sintered at 1000°C for 2 hours to obtain the final sintered parts. After sintering, their density, hardness, and electrical conductivity were determined and their microstructure was analyzed. The results indicate a great influence of the characteristics of the starting powders on the properties of the final parts obtained by the powder metallurgy route. The particle shape of the powders had a more pronounced influence compared to the particle size.
POLYMERIC MATERIALS IN GLUING TECHNIQUES
Authors: Mandal Šaćira , Šapčanin Aida
Published: July 2023

Polymeric materials have an important role in gluing technology due to their broad application in the wood industry, metal industry, glass, and ceramics industry as well as medicine. This article discusses the basic physicochemical aspects of bonding with adhesives and also, the mechanisms of action of the adhesive materials during bonding based on polymerization processes and different types of polymerization. It was emphasized that depending on the material used in gluing, various adhesives with different physicochemical characteristics facilitate and contribute to the quality of the bonded joints. In this way, it is an insured procedure that is suitable for materials that are sensitive to the effects of heat, because welding and soldering would deform the base material and often the total degradation of its mechanical properties.
Expérience des infirmières en oncologie accompagnant les survivants au cancer pendant la transition du traitement actif vers les soins primaires
Authors: Sun Guang , Lemonde Manon , Tremblay Dominique
Published: July 2023

Contexte : Au Canada, les soins offerts aux survivants du cancer demeurent fragmentés. On sait peu de choses de l’expérience des infirmières canadiennes en oncologie qui interviennent auprès des survivants du cancer pendant la transition du traitement actif vers les soins primaires. Objectifs de l’étude : 1) examiner l’expérience des infirmières en oncologie qui doivent composer avec les soins fragmentés que reçoivent les personnes en transition vers la phase de survivance; 2) comprendre les points de vue des infirmières en oncologie pour savoir ce qui facilite ou entrave la qualité des soins; 3) solliciter leurs suggestions pour améliorer les soins oncologiques. Devis : La présente étude utilise un devis phénoménologique pour consigner la description que font les infirmières en oncologie de leur expérience auprès des patients atteints de cancer en transition vers la phase de survivance afin de l’examiner en détail. Les données ont été recueillies dans le cadre d’entrevues semi-structurées; une analyse phénoménologique interprétative a ensuite permis d’en faire ressortir les thèmes. Résultats : Trois infirmières en oncologie ont pris part à l’étude, dont se dégagent les cinq thèmes suivants : 1) transition personnelle : évaluation infirmière, prise en charge des symptômes, enseignement au patient, ressources offertes, refus de l’étiquette de survivants, aide pour s’adapter à une nouvelle normalité et retourner au travail, reconnaissance de la signification de la phase de survivance; 2) transition des soins aux survivants du cancer : aide pour encourager les autosoins, la communication et le rétablissement optimal des fonctions corporelles; 3) expérience positive des infirmières favorisant la prestation de soins oncologiques de qualité : soins apportés aux survivants, expérience et connaissances, défense des intérêts des patients; 4) obstacles nuisant à la prestation des soins oncologiques : faible statut socio-économique (particulièrement le faible revenu), barrières de langues et de cultures, restriction du temps disponible pour les soins infirmiers; 5) suggestions pour améliorer les soins oncologiques : création d’un nouveau poste (infirmière primaire), augmentation du nombre de professionnels de la santé, amélioration des connaissances, des compétences et de l’expérience. Conclusion : Les connaissances et l’expérience des infirmières en oncologie forment la base de la qualité des soins prodigués aux personnes atteintes de cancer, et contribuent à la santé et au bien-être des survivants. Mots-clés : infirmières en oncologie, soins du cancer, transition post-traitement
Der Gegner als Mitmensch
Authors: Koch Bernhard
Published: July 2023

Die Frage nach den Grenzen der Gewalt in bewaffneten Konflikten hat durch die militärischen Einsätze der letzten Jahrzehnte, aber auch durch die Verfügbarkeit neuer Militärtechnologien große Aktualität bekommen. Das Humanitäre Völkerrecht, das die Gewalt im Konfliktgeschehen einhegen soll, nahm sich aber mittlerweile häufig überkommene Konfliktszenarien zur Grundlage. Daher ist es notwendig, auf der Basis philosophischer Überlegungen und Kritik erneut über dieses sogenannte „ius in bello“ nachzudenken. Michael Walzers kollektivistische Zugangsweise wird zunehmend durch Ansätze abgelöst, die das Individuum zum moralischen Ankerpunkt erklären. Für viele Konfliktfelder der Gegenwart scheint damit ein plausiblerer normativer Vorschlag erreichbar. Allerdings kommt auch der Individualismus an Grenzen.
Issues Related to the Chinese Translation of “God”: A Study from a Historical Perspective
Authors: Kam To Choi Daniel
Published: July 2023

This paper is an overview of the “Term Question” of the Holy Names in the history of Bible translation in China. “Term Question” in Chinese was focused on the proper rendering of the biblical God referred to as Hebrew term Elohim and Greek term Theos, as well as another Hebrew term YHWH. During the early period of Nestorian Christianity in Tang Dynasty China, there were various attempts at translating Christian terminology, some of which incorporated practices influenced by Buddhism. In the end of seventeenth century, the “Term Question” first arose among Roman Catholic missions between an indigenous Confucian term, Shàngdì, and a neologism, Tiānzhǔ. However, the majority of the arguments stemmed from the second phase of the Chinese “Term Question,” which revolved around nineteenth-century Protestant missionary activities in China. The “Term Question” of the Holy Names was a terminological controversy between an indigenous theistic term (Shàngdì), on the one hand, and a neologism (Tiānzhǔ) or a generic term (Shén), on the other hand. This question also reflects a fundamental choice in translation orientation: whether to primarily focus on the meaning of the original textual content or to prioritize the understanding of readers as the primary concern. This history of translation reflects significant issues that emerge when Christianity encounters Chinese culture.
Osteogenic Cells and Microenvironment of Early Bone Development and Clinical Implication
Authors: D. Kim Kee , C. Lee Charles
Published: July 2023

This chapter provides an overview of the complex biological processes involved in bone development and regeneration. The skeletal system serves crucial functions such as structural support, mineral storage, and organ protection. Bone development encompasses diverse cell types, matrices, and signals from embryonic stages to adulthood, with age-related decline in regeneration requiring additional support for large defects. Intramembranous and endochondral ossification processes are explored, involving differentiation of mesenchymal cells into osteoblasts and cartilage formation replaced by bone, respectively. Collagen and proteoglycans, particularly collagen I and II and heparan sulfates, play vital roles in the microenvironment for bone formation and mineralization. Signaling molecules such as BMPs, FGFs, IGFs, and PDGFs important for proliferation and differentiation of bone precursors, embryonic development, growth and maintenance of mature bone include regeneration and angiogenesis. Cell-based approaches, microenvironment-based technologies, and signal-based technologies utilizing growth factors are explored as bone regeneration strategies. Understanding these processes, factors, and technologies is pivotal in improving the treatment of conditions such as osteoporosis, fractures, and bone reconstruction, ultimately developing new technologies.
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Authors: Fahad Anam , Jamal Sheikh Somia , Munir Mishaal , Yar Cheema Asfand , Ali Khan Muhammad , Tahir Hira , Rajpar Rahimeen , Kasem Ahmad , Bhogoju Sarayu , Qureshi Hammad , Adeel Hassan Syed
Published: July 2023

Decades of cutting edge innovation in Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has yielded a diverse therapeutic armamentarium and warranted a shift in desired clinical endpoint (CE) from symptomatic management towards mucosal healing, histologic outcomes, serial biomarker trends and endoscopic remission. Despite these advancements, disease remission and therapeutic response rates remain suboptimal. This is due to failure to respond to therapy during the induction period (primary non-responder) or a subsequent loss of response (secondary non-responder). To address this area of unmet need, therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) provides an opportunity to optimize dosing and therapeutic drug concentrations as per desired end clinical targets to improve response rates and offset aggressive disease complications. This further provides a platform for IBD therapeutic stratification based on patient, non-patient related factors and desired CE. In this chapter we aim to discuss a background regarding current TDM applications for various Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved IBD therapies and pinpoint deficiencies to enhance its smooth clinical implementation with a view to elucidating precision medicine as a novel therapeutic avenue in IBD.
Ataxia in Multiple Sclerosis: From Current Understanding to Therapy
Authors: El-Mansoury Bilal , Laadraoui Jawad , El Khiat Abdelaati , El Hiba Omar , R. Jayakumar Arumugam , Ferssiwi Abdessalam , Bitar Abdelali
Published: July 2023

Ataxia is a type of neurological disorder that affects the ability to coordinate voluntary movements, such as walking, balance, and speech. In people with multiple sclerosis (MS), ataxia is a common symptom, affecting around 80% of people with the condition. The cause of ataxia in MS is still unknown; however, it is thought to be due to damage to the part of the central nervous system (CNS) that controls balance, coordination, and movement, especially the cerebellum. Symptoms of ataxia in people with MS can range from mild to severe, and can include a lack of coordination, difficulty speaking, difficulty walking, and gait. Ataxia management in MS typically involves pharmacotherapy to improve coordination, physiotherapy to enhance strength and balance, surgical procedures to alleviate tremor as well as occupational therapy to help with everyday activities.
Вплив історичного контексту на ідейно-естетичний зміст перекладу : (Михайло Лермонтов і Володимир Сосюра на відстані століття)
Authors: Zvynjac'kovs'kyj Volodymyr Janovyč
Published: July 2023

У статті розглянуто поезії М. Лермонтова, присвячені Марії Щербатовій або ж ті, на які вона надихнула поета, та український переклад Володимиром Сосюрою одного з них («Молитви»). На вірш Лермонтова «М. А. Щербатовій» вплинув вірш Євгена Гребінки «Освідчення». Однак алегоричний образ Гребінки (Україна як кохана жінка) у Лермонтова перетворюється на психологічний образ (кохана жінка як втілений український характер). Тло поезії Лермонтова «Молитва», натхненого М. Щербатовою, — нудна й сумна реальність 30-х років XIX ст. Тло перекладу цього віршу Сосюрою (рівно через століття) — смертельно небезпечна для поета реальність 30-х років XX ст. Звідси у перекладі битва, боротьба, крила — усе, чого в оригіналі Лермонтова нема, бо бути не могло.
Reviving Minjung Theology in the Technological Era: Kim Yong-bok’s Seontopian Zoesophia in dialogue with Theo-Dao
Authors:   The Korean Society of Minjung Theology, Kim Heup Young
Published: July 2023

This article explores into Kim Yong-bok’s final reflections on Minjung Theology in dialogue with Theo-Dao, a theology of Dao. Kim’s groundbreaking assertion that Minjung Theology is a sociobiography of Minjung broadens the cosmological Zoegraphy (the narrative of life) beyond historical constraints. It matures into a sapiential Zoesophia (Wisdom of Life), envisioning a Seontopia (East Asian Utopia). Minjung Theology prompts preparation for the impending ultra-technological civilization, characterized by the burgeoning evolution of artificial intelligence, marking a stride toward the future. Kim’s profound insights into Seontopian Zoesophia could serve as foundational pillars for the revival of Minjung Theology in the Anthropocene era of technological civilization. Furthermore, it extends an invitation to future theologians and scholars of religion to perpetuate this line of inquiry.
A Theological Critique of the National Security Act from the Perspective of Universal Human Rights
Authors:   The Korean Society of Minjung Theology, Choi Hyung-mook
Published: July 2023

Freedom of thought and conscience are fundamental human rights and are guaranteed in a democratic society. The Constitution of the Republic of Korea states that “the state has the duty to affirm and guarantee the inviolable and fundamental human rights of individuals”(Article 10). However, in South Korean society, this common sense goes out the window the moment someone is labeled a “bbalgaengyi” (reds) or a “jongbukjueuija” (followers of North Korea). This is because the National Security Act legally supports a divided country with anti-communism at the forefront. When it was first enacted in 1948, it was seen as a temporary device to maintain authoritarianism under the divided system, but the reality was different. Even as political democratization has progressed and inter-Korean relations have improved, it has remained powerful as a device for restricting popular movements and unification movements and controlling ideas. It has not only restricted social movements but also controlled academic and artistic activities and regulated people’s inner worlds. The National Security Act has been controversial since the 1987 democratization, but it is still alive and well in 2023. For a long time, research on the National Security Act was a taboo subject that was not easily accessible because it could be considered a violation of the law. Adding to the difficulty of research was the lack of access to documentation of cases where the law was applied. With the democratization of 1987 and the development of the Northern Policy and inter-Korean relations in the early 1990s, the environment was ripe for rethinking the meaning of the National Security Act. Pioneering studies before and after 1990 and the Constitutional Court’s unconstitutionality review process, which began in 1990, led to a serious examination of its legal issues. Theological commentary on the National Security Act is scarce. Not only from the point of view of the church, which was responsible for integrating the public into the anti-communist ideology during the formation and development of the pro- American anti-communist state, but also from the point of view of Minjung theology. For theologians, too, it was not a simple matter to overcome the taboo of anti-communism. They were always conscious of the limits of that taboo, and when they crossed them, they were bound to face the swift blade of state power. In the absence of a theological response to the National Security Act, this article begins that discussion. Approaching it from a theological position is based on an awareness of universal human rights that can no longer be avoided as a theological task today. After articulating that position, this article briefly reaffirms the problems with the National Security Act and addresses the issues of the rule of law and human dignity.
Reading Church Women hybridity From the Perspective of Postcolonial Feminism
Authors:   The Korean Society of Minjung Theology, Choi Soonyang
Published: July 2023

In this paper, I would like to criticize the view that tries to generalize Korean church women. I would like to do this from the point of view of Gayatry Spivak and Trinh T. Min-ha. Both theorists do not look at the female subject in common but try to imagine it in various and hybrid wys. Korean church women cannot be called Asian women or even European women because they resemble American Christianity in terms of Christianity, but belong to Asia in terms of race. Theology or sermons conducted in Korean churches are not for women’s equality and liberation. Rather, interpretations and contents that demand obedience from women are the main ones. Theology of Korea needs to be widened by gender sensitivity which addresses the issues related to ‘women and their lives.’ I believe Gayatri Spivak’ and Trinh T. Min-ha’s ideas can help expand the perspective of looking at church women. Church women are the majority of those who hold conservative views, but some young women and women have views that are different from traditional Christian positions if they are equipped with femininity. Therefore, in this article, I would like to briefly discuss how to listen to the voices of women in the church who have become more complex and diverse from the perspective of postcolonial women’s studies and through the voices of women in resistance.
The Study of Life in Doing Theology: Overcoming the forces of death
Authors:   The Korean Society of Minjung Theology, Kim Yong-Bock
Published: July 2023

Theology used to be regarded as the queen of the sciences; now it is alienated from the main body of academic activities, especially the natural sciences. We need theological reflection that serves all the academic disciplines, as an integral part of the study of life. Theology is needed to help overcome the reductionism of the modern sciences and the fragmentation of the full reality of life. Theology should function as an integrative discourse to build a holistic relationship among the disciplines. Two tasks will be presented: (1) The Story of Life as an integrative discourse on life; and (2) Convergence of the Eastern Wisdom of life and the modern sciences of life as a way toward multi-disciplinary methodology. In the 21st century the universal issue is life: the life of all living beings, and how to overcome the powers that destroy life, such as war, poverty, hunger, disease, political oppression, cultural desertification and ecological disruption, in the context of imperial hegemony. The global empire and the global market, organized by modern technocratic power and based on modern scientific knowledge, have created an omnicidal threat on an unprecedented scale.
Penyuluhan Program Pendidikan Anti Korupsi di SMP untuk Membentuk Generasi Muda yang Integritas
Authors: Adiyono Adiyono  , Mardani Mardani  , Ahmad Fauzan  , Ali Maftuuh Mutaqiin  , Aqil Dhiya Ulhaq  , Hasan Mustofa Al-Baihaq  , Romdani  , Indra Gunawan
Published: July 2023

Community service activities are carried out by the PKM Team of STIT Ibnu Rusyd Tanah Grogot PAI Study Program by choosing a theme that attracts the attention of many people today, including students. The number of corruption cases that occur in society encourages the PPM team to provide knowledge about the crime of corruption and its legal arrangements to prevent students from being affected by acts that lead to criminal acts of corruption in various forms, therefore the PKM team chose the theme of "Counseling Anti-Corruption Education Programs in Junior High Schools to Form an Integrity Young Generation". This article aims to describe and analyze the implementation of the anti-corruption education program carried out at SMP Muhammadiyah Tanah Grogot. Anti-corruption education aims to form a young generation that has integrity and awareness about the importance of opposing corruption in society. The methods used in this research are participatory observation, interviews with students and teachers, and document analysis related to the anti-corruption education program at SMP Muhammadiyah Tanah Grogot. The results of this study are expected to provide insights and recommendations for relevant parties in developing anti-corruption education programs in schools. The recommendations generated from this journal can serve as guidelines for related parties, including schools, teachers, and policy makers, in implementing the anti-corruption education program. Thus, it is expected that the young generation involved in the program will become agents of change who have high integrity and strong awareness to fight corruption in society.
Benign fibrous histiocytoma of the brachium in a 14-year-old boy
Authors: Stokov Luben , Krustev Spas , Chifligarov Albert , Landzhov Boycho , Georgiev Georgi , L. Stokov Luben
Published: July 2023

Fibrous histiocytoma is a benign tumor involving soft tissues that can present as a fibrous mass involving various areas of the human body. Herein, we present a case of benign fibrous histiocytoma in the left brachium in a 14-year-old boy treated with surgical excision.
Pelvic pseudotumor following total hip arthroplasty. Case report
Authors: Stokov Luben , Angelova Elka , Todorov Asen , Georgiev Georgi
Published: July 2023

According to the literature, the development of metallosis after hip arthroplasty occurs in approximately 5% of patients. Metallic debris in the joint results in massive local and systemic release of cytokines. Excision of the pelvic pseudotumor, as well as revision surgery, is mandatory if there is evidence of osteolysis and loosening of the endoprosthesis. Imaging diagnostics, including magnetic resonance and computed tomography, are crucial for the preoperative planning of surgical intervention.
Additional Module for Teaching in Orthopedics and Traumatology Through Mobile Devices
Authors: Molchovski Petar , Petrov Valentin , Zafirova Tatyana , Stavrev Vladimir , Tokmakova Keti
Published: July 2023

In recent years, e-learning is increasingly being considered as a real alternative to traditional in many surgical specialties. In the present study, the concept of introducing an additional module for training in orthopedics and traumatology through mobile devices is presented and the need for the development and application of this and similar technologies to improve the results of the practical and theoretical training of medical students is motivated.
Application of nanodrugs in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases
Authors: Xie Qiang , Yang Hongmei , Shi Wenjie
Published: July 2023

Cardiovascular disease is still a disease with high incidence rate and mortality. Although advanced technology continues to increase our understanding of cardiovascular disease, its diagnosis and treatment still have limitations. As an emerging interdisciplinary method, nanotechnology has shown enormous clinical application potential. Nanomaterials have unique physical and chemical properties, which help to improve the sensitivity and specificity of biosensor technology and molecular imaging technology in the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases. This paper first summarizes the versatility of nanomaterials, the physicochemical adjustability of biomolecular engineering, the design strategy of nanoparticles in cardio cerebral Vascular disease, the application of nanomaterials in the diagnosis and treatment of common cardiovascular diseases, and the use of nanomaterials can significantly improve the diagnostic sensitivity, specificity and therapeutic effect. Subsequently, the article summarized various nanomaterials. Finally, the article demonstrated the potential of the antioxidant/anti-inflammatory and photoelectric/photothermal properties of nanomaterials to be directly applied to the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
Analisis Womenpreneur Leadership dalam Menjalankan Organisasi
Authors: Desri Syuryatman , Lorenzha Maharani , Maharani Riska
Published: July 2023

Leaders of companies or organizations are mostly led by men. But now, a woman can lead a business. Every leader, whether male or female, has a certain way of being a leader. Gender is a factor in how a woman feels valued. There are four types of women's empowerment, namely women's empowerment through feminism, women's empowerment through transactivism, and women's empowerment through transformation. The purpose of this research is to analyze the characteristics of female leadership applied in an organization. . The type of analysis used is quantitative descriptivism. Among these leadership styles, the leader who is dominant in the transformational leadership style is clearly visible when compared to the transactional leadership style. However, among the feminine and transformational leadership styles, leaders tend to show greater dominance in the use of the feminine leadership style. This is because leaders are people or team oriented individuals and have charisma.
Anticholesterol Activity and Mechanisms of Konjac Glucomannan: A Systematic Review
Authors: Mashudi Sugeng , Laila Purwaningroon Dian , Sulthon Aziz Yaya , Farida Umi
Published: July 2023

Big Data is the new oil.  The real issue of the development of information technology is the existence of Big Data. Big Data is very important, talking about Big Data not only touches the issue of how big data you have, but what can be done with the data. The high cost of Big Data access is inversely proportional to the collection of data through surveys or censuses for free. analysis of the application of efficiency theory in an economic approach in imposing access costs to statistical activities, knowing the impact of imposing Big Data access fee tariffs, knowing the potential of Big Data as a supporter of official statistics in the future, what are the obstacles and solutions in implementing it. The preparation of this paper is juridical-empirical research with the nature of descriptive research with an economic law approach. Big Data is managed for different purposes using different systems and methods and not necessarily using statistical rules. The implementation of Big Data as a new data source is carried out through a combination of data sources. The imposition of Big Data access fees as a source of data supporting official statistics causes low utilization of Big Data as a new data source. The information technology revolution makes Big Data has the potential to complement, replace, improve, add, and improve the composition of existing statistical data sources, and produce more timely outputs. Difficult access and high costs for data collection are major obstacles. Therefore, it needs to be supported by legal instruments that facilitate its implementation in Indonesia. One is the reformulation of existing regulations that make it easier for basic statistical organizations to obtain such data sources for free and use only in the national interest
Student Teachers’ Experiences with Classroom Engagement in Large Undergraduate Classes in Selected Public Universities in Uganda
Authors:   Kyambogo University, MAYENGO NATHANIEL , KANI OLEMA DAVID ,   Kyambogo University, BARABRA DENNIS
Published: July 2023

The rapid growth in enrolment in undergraduate teacher training programmes calls for a pedagogical innovation geared towards effective participatory classroom instruction. The purpose of this mixed study was to explore classroom engagement experiences with large classes as lived by student teachers at the selected public universities in Uganda. The level of behavioural, cognitive, emotional and agentic engagement among student teachers was investigated, as well as their experiences with these domains. Consequently, data from hermeneutical phenomenological and crosssectional survey design was triangulated. Proportionate random sampling was used to select 396 student teachers and purposive sampling was used to select nine focus groups from the selected public universities. Manifest content analysis was used to describe and infer meaning from participants’ statements. According to the mean and standard deviation ratings, large classes performed unsatisfactorily in terms of overall classroom engagement (M=3.4, SD=0.9) and agentic engagement (M=2.7, SD=1.0). However, they acknowledged being behaviourally, emotionally and cognitively engaged (M=3.6, SD=0.8; M=3.6, SD=0.9; M=3.8, SD=0.8). Focus group narratives revealed inadequate class support, incivility, social presence and interaction, passivity and discomfort experiences as key themes that influenced the participants’ engagement levels. They felt less in control of their learning experiences and had limited opportunities to make decisions that affected their learning outcomes. Social and academic responsibilities like signing attendance sheets, taking notes and meeting with friends significantly maintained class attendance. It was recommended to improve the training of lecturers in effective engagement techniques for large undergraduate classes, and universities to invest resources in providing textbooks, reference materials and digital technologies to facilitate constructive learning and classroom participation.
Predictors of Research Productivity of Academic Staff in Kyambogo University: An Empirical Study Based on Mantikayan and Abdulgani’s (2018) Model
Authors:   Kyambogo University, KOMBA WAKIJUMA R LETICIA , E. K. BAKKABULINDI FRED E. K. ,   Makerere University, ONEN DAVID ,   Makerere University
Published: July 2023

The research productivity (RP) of academic staff is of utmost significance as it contributes to the advancement of knowledge, enhances institutional reputation, facilitates funding opportunities, improves teaching quality, and enhances societal impact. In this research we aimed to investigate the predictors of RP among academic staff at Kyambogo University (KyU). Based on Mantikayan and Abdulgani’s (2018) model, we had four study objectives: to examine whether ascriptive, individual, leadership, and institutional factors predicted RP. Using a positivist research paradigm and a predictive cross-sectional survey design, data was collected through a questionnaire survey from 165 academic staff. Multiple linear regression was employed for data analysis. The findings revealed that ascriptive, leadership and institutional factors did not significantly predict RP. However, under the individual factor, it was found that only the constructs of motivation and research skills were significant and positive predictors of RP. The study concluded that Mantikayan and Abdulgani’s model lacked a comprehensive explanation of RP among academic staff at KyU. Therefore, there is a need for further research to develop a more inclusive model or framework that can capture the diverse factors influencing RP within the specific context of KyU. To enhance RP, KyU should emphasise motivation, research skills, and adopt a holistic leadership approach, while considering factors beyond ascriptive and institutional influences.