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The Last Epic Naval Battle
Authors: Sears David
Published: February 2024

Often overshadowed by other Pacific War engagements such as Midway or Guadalcanal, the Battle of Leyte Gulf was characterized by some of the most gallant hours in seagoing history: the U.S. Navy's defeat of the combined Japanese fleet during the invasion of the Philippines in October 1944. Involving more ships than even the gargantuan First World War Battle of Jutland and two hundred thousand men, it was the biggest naval battle in world history. It marked the last time that huge capital ships fought within sight and sound of each other. Using the personal accounts of the men who were there, Sears tells this mammoth and compelling story.

This moving tale uses personal accounts of the veterans who achieved victory in the biggest and last great naval battle, largely fought with aging ships, untested reserve crews, and teenaged combat aircraft pilots. Often overshadowed by other Pacific War engagements such as Midway or Guadalcanal, the Battle of Leyte Gulf was characterized by some of the most gallant hours in seagoing history: the U.S. Navy's defeat of the combined Japanese fleet during the invasion of the Philippines in October 1944. Involving more ships than even the gargantuan First World War Battle of Jutland and two hundred thousand men, it was the biggest naval battle in world history. It marked the last time huge capital ships fought within sight and sound of each other. Using the personal accounts of the men who were there, Sears tells this mammoth and compelling story.

The Battle of Leyte Gulf could have been the Pacific War's Battle of the Bulge. In a space of 12 hours, Japan, a beaten, cornered enemy, was able to devise and execute a strategy that very nearly pierced the heart of America's war machine. The real margin of victory would come from surprising quarters: from aging ships risen from the graveyard of the war's infamous first day; from small, hastily constructed ships with largely untested reserve crews; from fragile support ships never intended to be anywhere near battles of this scale; and from combat aircraft piloted by teenagers.
The Lesser Terror
Authors: Parrish Michael
Published: February 2024

This is the first major study based on Soviet documents and revelations of the Soviet state security during the period 1939-1953—a period about which relatively little is known. The book documents the role of Stalin and the major players in massive crimes carried out during this period against the Soviet people. It also provides the first detailed biography of V. S. Abakumov, Minister of State Security, 1946-1951.

Based on Glasnost revelations and recently released archival material, this study covers the operations of Soviet state security from Beriia's appointment in 1938 until Stalin's death. The book pays particular attention to the career of V. S. Abakumov, head of SMERSH counterintelligence during the war and minister in charge of the MGB (the predecessor of the KGB) from 1946 until his removal and arrest in July 1951.

The author argues that terror remained the central feature of Stalin's rule even after the Great Terror and he provides examples of how he micromanaged the repressions. The book catalogs the major crimes committed by the security organs and the leading perpetrators and provides evidence that the crimes were similar to those for which the Nazi leaders were punished after the war. Subjects covered include Katyn and its aftermath, the arrest and execution of senior military officers, the killing of political prisoners near Orel in September 1941, and the deportations of various nationalities during the war. The post-war period saw the Aviator and Leningrad affairs as well as the anti-cosmopolitan campaign whose target was mainly Jewish intellectuals. Later chapters cover Abakumov's downfall, the hatching of the Mingrelian and Doctors plots and the events that followed Stalin's death. Finally, there are chapters on the fate of those who ran Stalin's machinery of terror in the last 13 years of his rule. These and other topics will be of concern to all students and scholars of Soviet history and those interested in secret police and intelligence operations.
The Library Collaboration and Flexible Scheduling Toolkit
Authors: Donnelly Andria C.
Published: February 2024

Appropriate for experienced elementary librarians as well as students in school library preparation programs, this powerful book explains the advantages of utilizing a flexible schedule with collaboration as compared to a fixed schedule without collaboration.

The aptly titled The Library Collaboration and Flexible Scheduling Toolkit: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started takes readers step by step through the process of considering collaboration as a method to deliver library services. Authored by an experienced elementary librarian and author for School Library Monthly and School Library Connection, the text begins by explaining the relevant research and underscoring the importance of being able to articulate the meaning of the research to library stakeholders. Next, readers learn how to gain support from administration and to train the staff in effective collaboration to impact student achievement.

The book provides a complete answer to the complex question that many librarians and librarians in training have: "How do I go about putting collaboration and a flexible library schedule into place in my library?" Specific methods and solutions for handling problems that may come up—such as ways to win over a reluctant staff, or what to do in situations where a library assistant is not available—are provided to lend the author's real-world experience to the challenges that the librarian might encounter in undertaking collaboration.
The Madness and Perversion of Yukio Mishima
Authors: Piven Jerry
Published: February 2024

This psychological study focuses on one of Japan's most prolific writers, Yukio Mishima, whose fiction was suffused with images of sadomasochism, homosexual rape, hatred of women, vengeance, rage, and humiliation. Mishima's violent homoerotic imagery and fascistic politics have aroused a range of reactions—from hostile criticism to idealizing fantasies and even militant devotion. Still, he has been called an extraordinary talent and compared to Hemingway, Proust, and Joyce. Here we venture deep into the mind and personal history of Mishima, who was also an eccentric exhibitionist, posed nude for surreal photographs, acted in gangster films, and played the part of a Hollywood celebrity. Amid his flamboyance, Mishima's sexual perversity and right-wing militant politics have also aroused trepidation in many readers and critics, especially in light of his ritual suicide by disembowelment.

Piven gives us a psychological understanding of the life, fantasies, and obsessions of Mishima, as all followed early trauma, severe conflict, narcissistic injury and an ensuing fixation on death. We see, for example, how Mishima's psychotic and authoritarian grandmother suffocated him emotionally by sequestering him from his mother and the outside world for the first 12 years of his life. Unlike other works that explain and amplify his philosophy, The Madness and Perversion of Yukio Mishima deconstructs his philosophy, removing his masks, pretenses, and disguises.
Maker Literacy
Authors: Pawloski Lynn , Wall Cindy
Published: February 2024

This book takes the creativity and inventiveness of the maker movement and applies that energy in a new way to help children learn across all subject areas as well as broaden their world view.

Traditional library literacy programs have helped many children foster a love of reading, but to prepare this next generation of learners, this programming needs to be modified to include technology. The inherent creativity and inventiveness of the Maker Movement, embracing both classic and innovative technological activities, provides the perfect bridge to invigorate, expand, and update these programs. This alternative to conventional library literacy programming will help children learn throughout all subject areas, see additional possibilities, and make connections in the world around them.

With this guide, readers can discover how to apply maker literacy to introduce connections that help children better understand that their experiences in life are interrelated that art can be made on a 3D printer and that science and technology are an essential part of design. This holistic approach provides a myriad of creative opportunities for both teaching staff and the children they serve. A great resource for youth services librarians in public libraries, this guide to infusing library programs with technology and maker activities to motivate learning will also appeal to preschool and elementary librarians, educators, and parents.
Making the White Man's Indian
Authors: Aleiss Angela
Published: February 2024

The image in Hollywood movies of savage Indians attacking white settlers represents only one side of a very complicated picture. In fact sympathetic portrayals of Native Americans stood alongside those of hostile Indians in the silent films of D. W. Griffith and Cecil B. DeMille, and flourished during the early 1930s with Hollywood's cycle of pro-Indian adventures. Decades later, the stereotype became even more complicated, as films depicted the savagery of whites (The Searchers) in contrast to the more peaceful Indian (Broken Arrow). By 1990 the release of Dances with Wolves appeared to have recycled the romantic and savage portrayals embedded in early cinema. In this new study, author Angela Aleiss traces the history of Native Americans on the silver screen, and breaks new ground by drawing on primary sources such as studio correspondence, script treatments, trade newspapers, industry censorship files, and filmmakers' interviews to reveal how and why Hollywood created its Indian characters. Behind-the-scenes anecdotes of filmmakers and Native Americans, as well as rare archival photographs, supplement the discussion, which often shows a stark contrast between depiction and reality.

The book traces chronologically the development of the Native American's screen image while also examining many forgotten or lost Western films. Each chapter will feature black and white stills from the films discussed.
Managerial Leadership for Librarians
Authors: Evans G. Edward , Christie Holland
Published: February 2024

Putting library management into the unique context of the not-for-profit world, this work offers you invaluable guidance on how to manage your library effectively.

Managing a library presents a significantly different challenge than managing a small business, a corporation, or even a school or charity organization. To be effective managers and excel in their careers, librarians must understand their unique position in the social landscape and leverage that role to become influential leaders. This guide shows librarians how to make the most of their inherent skills and develop new leadership strengths in order to become better library managers, advance their careers, and sustain their libraries in spite of changing environments and shrinking budgets.

The book examines many facets of managerial leadership, defines what managerial leadership is, and describes how to assess and increase leadership skills. The chapters also identify the constraints unique to libraries and explain how you can develop positive relationships with government boards, turn a vision into a practical strategic plan, and exercise fiscal control. You will gain invaluable knowledge about fund raising, developing political skills, advocacy and lobbying, and legal and ethical concerns, specifically in the library environment. The final section of the book is devoted to people skills understanding yourself and others, developing staff, collaboration, negotiation, meetings and presentations, and creating future success.
Managing a Company in an Activist World
Authors: Burke Edmund M.
Published: February 2024

Against a backdrop of corporate scandal, business leaders can no longer rely on the old-fashioned style of one-sided community relations programs to promote a good image. Nor can they expect preferential treatment just because they meet their tax obligations. Pressure from all sides is forcing corporate leaders to increase their investments in the communities they serve and redefining their relationships with key stakeholder groups, including employees, suppliers, governing boards, shareholders, and the press. Safeguarding the environment, supporting human rights, eliminating child labor, entering into partnerships with nonprofit organizations, solving community problems, opening up financial reports to scrutiny, consulting with community residents, and contributing to local charities are now essential elements of corporate character. Managing a Company in an Activist World takes the discussion of corporate citizenship to a new practical level, offering business leaders answers to such tough questions as: What do our stakeholders value most? How can we respond to a growing number of formal compliances and informal demands? How do we most effectively communicate our role as a good corporate citizen? And, perhaps most importantly, how can we shake off inertia, public skepticism, and short-term focus to make corporate citizenship a priority without sacrificing growth and profits?

Illustrating the depth and breadth of the issues through a variety of in-depth examples—from Jesse Jackson's threatened boycott of Anheuser-Busch to rural Virginians' uprising against Disney's proposed theme park to energy giant BC Hydro's successful response to environmentalists' concerns—Burke demonstrates how community involvement can influence corporate strategy to everyone's net benefit. He goes on to outline specific strategies that corporate leaders can employ to shake off inertia, public skepticism, and short-term focus to make corporate citizenship a priority without sacrificing growth and profits.
Martyrdom
Authors: Fields Rona M.
Published: February 2024

Martyrdom is a controversial and disputed concept. Just as religion is often hijacked by politics, martyrdom is frequently ascribed to a narrow, partisan, and parochial foundation. This is the first book to present varied views on the topic of martyrdom, reaching beyond cliches and simplistic explanations to provoke deep consideration of the essential nature of human beings and society. The volume's authors—experts in the disciplines of psychology, theology, and politics—examine martyrdom in thoughtful and thought-provoking chapters. A closing conversation between the authors is designed to inspire further discourse and debate.

Readers engaged in the exploration of social justice, conflict, psychology, religion, and the politics of memory will find this book unique and stimulating. The authors have appeared on public television and public radio, as well as ABC, CBS, and NBC news and discussion programs.
Mastering the Art of Recruiting
Authors: Travis Michael
Published: February 2024

A priceless resource for seasoned as well as first-time executives, this is the playbook that explains how to recruit better people and build stronger, more effective teams.

Executives are highly motivated to get better at hiring because they know the ability to consistently identify and recruit the right people is critical to the success of their businesses—and their personal advancement. But hiring people isn't taught in business schools or executive development programs. This book provides the sorely needed and essential practical instruction that executives are not receiving elsewhere, supplying a step-by-step guide for those who want to excel at attracting and identifying talent.

Covering everything from the basics of defining a job to the intricacies of managing internal politics, this no-nonsense book provides a clear roadmap through the often-daunting and pitfall-laden recruiting process. In addition to explaining how to get it right, the book provides the information and guidance readers need to identify and fix the most common problems that doom hiring efforts to failure. Debunking the idea that "some people are just great recruiters and some aren't," the author clearly identifies the steps that anyone can take in order to master the art—and science—of recruiting.
Masterpieces of Classic Greek Drama
Authors: Smith Helaine
Published: February 2024

Aeschylus' Oresteia, Sophocles' Oedipus plays, Euripides' Medea and Bacchae, and Aristophanes' Birds and Lysistrata are discussed in this lively and scholarly volume. The author's experience teaching these plays to gifted high school students makes this volume particularly useful. The drama festivals, the adaptations of myth, the relevance of Aristotelian criteria, and the political and cultural background of each play are described fully, and the nature of tragedy and comedy, plot construction, stagecraft, theme, character, imagery and individual odes and speeches are analyzed in depth.

The 5th century BC witnessed the flourishing of Athenian culture and was one of the most influential periods in history. The achievements of the Greeks at that time forever shaped our political and legal institutions and provided the foundation for Western civilization. At the same time, the world of the Greeks is distant and exotic to contemporary students. The values and beliefs of the Greeks are best represented in the plays that were crafted at that time, and these works continue to be widely read and studied. This book is a valuable introduction to ancient Greek drama.

Designed for high school students, undergraduates, and their teachers, this work describes the origins and physical aspects of ancient Greek theatre, discusses Aristotle's Poetics, and analyzes, in ten separate chapters, ten frequently studied Greek plays: Aeschylus' Oresteia, Sophocles' Antigone, Oedipus Rex and Oedipus at Colonus, Euripides' Medea and Bacchae and Aristophanes' Birds and Lysistrata. For each there is cultural, political and mythological background, plot synopsis, and analysis of overall structure and important scenes, speeches and odes. The Aristophanes chapters explore comic method and all chapters discuss theme and stagecraft in depth.
Masterpieces of Modern British and Irish Drama
Authors: Sternlicht Sanford
Published: February 2024

Modern British and Irish dramatic works are among the plays most widely read by students. This volume conveniently introduces 10 major plays by British and Irish dramatists. Each chapter is devoted to a particular play and includes a brief biography, a plot synopsis, a discussion of major themes and characters, an overview of the play's historical background, an analysis of the work's dramatic style, an overview of the play's critical reception, and a list of works for further reading.

Modern British and Irish dramatic works are widely enjoyed by general readers and high school students. But because they are rooted in literary Modernism and generally reflect particular historical and cultural concerns, they can also be difficult for students to understand. This volume concisely and conveniently introduces 10 masterpieces of British and Irish drama in an accessible manner.
Maya Angelou
Authors: Lupton Mary Jane
Published: February 2024

This book presents the extraordinary life and writings of Maya Angelou. It examines the changing viewpoints in her six autobiographies within the context of women's and African American autobiographies, with specific reference to the slave narrative and to contemporary fiction and film.

Maya Angelou: The Iconic Self examines this iconic artist's work as an autobiographer, offering an up-to-date assessment of Angelou's contributions to American literature and to American and international culture. This is the only book to interpret Angelou's autobiographies as unique experiments in the history of black narrative. It attests to Angelou's creativity in transforming the typical single-volume autobiography into a six-volume personal and cultural adventure that tells the truth but reads like fiction.

The narratives cover the years from the Great Depression (1941) to the days following the assassinations of Malcolm X (1965) and Martin Luther King (1968), emphasizing Angelou's roles as mother, daughter, granddaughter, wife, and friend. This revised edition also presents information about Maya Angelou's funeral and her continuing legacy since her death in 2014. The depth and scope of the book's observations regarding Angelou's autobiographies will be of great interest to readers seeking an analysis of the interconnections among Angelou's writings as well as serve students taking courses in women's studies or black culture studies.
Modern Genocide
Authors: Bartrop Paul R.
Published: February 2024

This book provides an indispensable resource for anyone researching the scourge of mass murder in the 20th and 21st centuries, effectively using primary source documents to help them understand all aspects of genocide.

This illuminating primary source collection closely examines and analyzes primary documents related to genocides, focusing on genocidal events from the beginning of the 20th century to the present. Thematically organized into eight sections, each document comes with an introduction and analysis written by the author that helps provide the crucial historical background for the users of this title to learn about the complexities of genocide.

The first section considers a range of definitional matters relating to genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes; the second section relates to warnings of impending genocide, and how they have been received; the third considers atrocities and how they have been perpetrated; the fourth is an examination ofexamines a range of resistance initiatives that have been taken in response to genocide; the fifth looks at reactions to genocide from outside actors; the sixth considers the ways in which states have intervened to stop genocide; the seventh relates to post-genocide justice measures; and the eighth section relates to how states and NGOs have sought to prevent genocide.
Muhammad Ali
Authors: Edmonds Anthony O.
Published: February 2024

At the pinnacle of his boxing career during the 1960s and early 1970s, Muhammad Ali seemed to be a cultural symbol of the times. He has been viewed by some as a hero and by others as a rebel, but either way he is arguably the most famous American in the world. In this volume, Ali's life is described from his birth to the present, with an emphasis on his career through 1975. The work covers such topics as his various boxing matches including The Thrilla in Manilla, his religious conversion to the Nation of Islam, the Vietnam War, and his efforts to promote world peace.
Music of the Twentieth-Century Avant-Garde
Authors: Sitsky Larry
Published: February 2024

Presenting a view of the 20th-century music avant-garde without resorting to highly specialized jargon, this work offers an exhaustive history and analysis of contemporary music in a social, political, and artistic context. Distinguished contributors from around the world consider specific composers who represent the most progressive musical thinking of their time and place. Editor Larry Sitsky, an eminent Australian composer and teacher, has assembled an accessible, unique, and clearly written collection.

Also exploring the links among this diverse group of composers, the guide offers a cross-index of names that will help the researcher formulate a cohesive view of the 20th-century avant-garde. A bibliography and list of selected works round out the volume, which succeeds in demystifying an area that, until now, has been the exclusive province only of the specialist.
Obesity
Authors: Selby Christine L. B.
Published: February 2024

This book serves as an accessible resource for teens who want to learn more about obesity. The information and guidance it offers make it a valuable tool for young adult readers with questions or concerns about their weight.

Obesity—represented by a BMI over 30—may be easy to define, but its causes and consequences and how individuals and agencies should address it are not as clear. Is obesity simply the result of eating more calories than one burns, or are other factors involved? Can an individual be obese and healthy? How does obesity affect psychological and social health? Are public health campaigns targeted at reducing obesity helping or hurting?

Obesity: Your Questions Answered, a part of Greenwood’s Q&A Health Guides series, answers these and other questions related to this high-interest topic. Each book in this series follows a reader-friendly question-and-answer format that anticipates readers’ needs and concerns. Prevalent myths and misconceptions are identified and dispelled, and a collection of case studies illustrates key concepts and issues through relatable stories and insightful recommendations. The book also includes a section on health literacy, equipping teens and young adults with practical tools and strategies for finding, evaluating, and using credible sources of health information both on and off the internet—important skills that contribute to a lifetime of healthy decision-making.
Organ Donation and Transplantation
Authors: Ben-David Orit Brawer
Published: February 2024

From a background in ethnography, Israeli teacher Ben-David aims to understand the meaning of organ donation and transplantation from the perspectives of the three major partners involved: donors, recipients, and the medical teams. The participation of all partners, each with specific interests, enables human organs to become an exchangeable commodity with social significance.

Applying the resulting information from her comprehensive study, Ben-David assesses the roles played by life and death in organ donation within the Israeli Jewish community. She also examines issues of social legitimacy connected to organ donation in the Israeli society, institutionalization of transplantations, and transplantation as a trigger for transformation to hero status.
Organizational Power Politics
Authors: Fairholm Gilbert W.
Published: February 2024

This updated edition of the award-winning volume is a contemporary guidebook for understanding and using personal power in organizational settings of all kinds.

In 1993, when it named the first edition of Organizational Power Politics: Tactics in Organizational Leadership an Outstanding Academic Book, Choice said, “It contributes to the analysis and discussion of an issue that has, as yet, not received adequate attention.” Now this acclaimed book returns in a fully updated new edition that gives readers proven strategies for using power to achieve personal and group objectives in all kinds of contexts—work, social, religious, military, and more.

Based on extensive research, Organizational Power Politics looks at important underlying theories about the use of interpersonal power, as well as examples of successful operational approaches in the workplace and elsewhere. At its heart are 22 specific power tactics applicable to a wide range of organizations and situations, complete with activities, self-evaluations, and discussion questions that will help anyone sharpen their power skills. This edition features two new chapters: one that looks at multinational organizations and one focusing on the middle layers of large-scale organizations.
Our Hands Are Tied
Authors: Kapp Marshall
Published: February 2024

As a critical examination of the pervasive tension existing between defensive medicine and good, ethical patient care, this book investigates the impact of legalities on medical treatment. Physicians today are apprehensive about the threat of malpractice suits. Kapp explores the extent to which this fear is justified. He examines where physicians get their ideas about what the law forbids and requires, how physicians' perceptions of the law and medicine affect medical care, and whether these behavioral manifestations benefit or hurt a physician's ability to practice ethically. Kapp then suggests ways medical professionals can resolve tension caused by conflicting demands and encourage more ethical care.
Parenting in Transracial Adoption
Authors: Hoyt-Oliver Jane , Straughan Hope Haslam , Schooler Jayne E.
Published: February 2024

An essential resource for transracially adoptive parents and the professionals who serve them, this book offers practical strategies for helping a transracially adopted child through the challenges he or she may face.

Anchored in a qualitative study of parents who have adopted children identified as being of a different race, this book draws from real-life experiences to raise and respond to questions that arise before, during, and after transracial adoption. Its goal: to help adoptive parents (and child welfare professionals) understand the underlying racial challenges in a transracial adoption so they can help their children cope.

The book addresses questions from the obvious—for example, how to respond to comments from family and community members—to the practical—how a Caucasian mother can learn to help her African American daughter groom her hair. Topics include parental understanding of race while growing up, parental understanding of the challenges within the community, and communicating within the adoptive family. The book also shares advice from practitioners about preparing and supporting families in transracial adoption. A highlight of this book is a chapter written by three adult adoptees who grew up within transracial families.

Equipped with the information in this helpful volume, readers will be prepared to parent in ways that empower, rather than impede, their child's social, emotional, and identity development. This book will enable children welfare professionals to better help and support parents involved in these processes.
PENINGKATAN PRODUKSI TOMAT (Lycopersicum esculantum Mill.) MELALUI PEMBERIAN PETROGANIK
Authors: Yulianingsih Ratri , Sukasih Nining Sri , Henri Hendrikus
Published: February 2024

Peningkatan produksi tomat pada tanah PMK dapat dilakukan dengan menambahkan bahan organik. Salah satu bahan organik yang dapat ditambahkan adalah petroganik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh petroganik terhadap produksi tanaman tomat dan untuk mengetahui dosis petroganik yang menghasilkan produksi tomat. Variabel bebas pada penelitian ini adalah petroganik, sedangkan variabel terikat terdiri dari jumlah buah dan berat buah. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) yang terdiri dari 5 taraf perlakuan yaitu : P0 = tidak diberi petroganik, P1 = 25 g petroganik, P2 = 50 g petroganik, P3 = 75 g petroganik, P4 = 100 g petroganik. Masing-masing perlakuan diulang 5 kali. Data hasil pengamatan dianalisis dengan uji F dan dilanjutkan dengan uji BNJ. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa petroganik berpengaruh nyata terhadap produksi tomat yang diketahui dari hasil analisis terhadap jumlah buah dan berat buah. Produksi tertinggi pemberian petroganik dicapai pada dosis 100 gram petroganik dengan menghasilkan rerata jumlah buah 6,75 buah per tanaman dan rerata berat buah 177,50 gram per tanaman.
Textualidades cosmopolitas. Textualidades cosmopolitas. Migración y configuraciones geopoéticas en Los afectos de Rodrigo Hasbún
Authors: González Almada Magdalena
Published: February 2024

Los afectos (2015) de Rodrigo Hasbún narra la compleja trama de motivaciones que provoca el tránsito de una familia alemana hacia Bolivia y de su permanencia en este país. La hipótesis que guía el presente trabajo propone que, en la textualidad creada por el autor cochabambino, se tejen las fibras de la migración, del exilio, de la aventura y de la nostalgia para crear una geopoética (White; Aínsa) que entrelaza ficción y acontecimientos históricos. Asimismo, este estudio plantea una mirada sobre una novela que, en el marco de la producción literaria boliviana contemporánea, textualiza el derrotero migrante desde Europa hacia Bolivia impulsada por la búsqueda del mítico Paitití que metaforiza la esperanza de un nuevo comienzo. En ese sentido, se analiza la migración no ya desde Bolivia hacia el extranjero sino desde Alemania a Bolivia en un enfoque original planteado por la novela de Hasbún. Para desarrollar esta investigación se pondrán en juego categorías tales como “desarraigo” (Weil), “extranjería” (Seifert), “movilidad” (Morley), “mirada transnacional” (Robins y Aksoy) en diálogo con nociones que contribuyen al estudio de los modos en los cuales son representados los lazos familiares en la novela de Hasbún tales como “herencia” y “memoria familiar” (Saraceni).
Eğitim Yönetiminin Düşünsel Kavramlarında Problem İzlekleri
Authors: Akşahin Ergün
Published: February 2024

The naming and use of concepts belonging to a branch of science in different ways causes various controversies and confusion. These differences, which are also observed in the field of linguistics, are large enough to go down even to the secondary education level. However, the existence of a branch of science is made possible by determining its basic concepts and ensuring its continuous continuity. This becomes even more important when it comes to social sciences, because the concepts that point to the fields of study of the branch of science in question and the terms that express them as a language provide information about the process of becoming a scientist. In this sense, the concepts used in educational sciences and in the field of educational management also give clues about when and how these fields started to become scientific. The number of concepts that are still in use is not the same as the period when the field appeared. In order to sort out the basic concepts of educational management, it is necessary to express the basic problems of the field. In this sense, it is possible to specify the concepts that stand out as the basic concepts of educational philosophy in the form of the concept of education, learning, teaching, discipline, equal opportunities and the right of the child. There are many concepts used in educational processes, educational sciences and management. However, some of these concepts are basic concepts that reflect the characteristics of that area. In this context, the basic concepts of education can be listed as education, management, organization, system, educational management, non-formal education, formal education, coordination, power, supervision, leadership, discipline, school management, cascading of education, managerial power, authority, responsibility, task, competence, organizational effectiveness, efficiency, evaluation, communication and competence. This is a proof that education has to be in relation to other disciplines in terms of basic concepts. It is even possible to state that a large part of the concepts used in the field are taken from the fields of management and business administration. As the characteristics of the school, which is a kind of organization, and the nature of education as a process change, the characteristics of educational management also change. For this reason, the basic concepts used in the field may also change. Because not every age's expectations from education may be the same. Key Words: Education, Educational Management, Intellectual Concepts, Problem Tracks
ВОЛОКОННЫЕ ДАТЧИКИ ДЛЯ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ В МЕДИЦИНЕ
Authors: Қашағанова Гүлжан , Тогжанова Күлжан
Published: February 2024

В последние десятилетия волоконные датчики, основанные на волоконных решетках Брэгга (tbt), становятся все более привлекательными для медицинского применения благодаря своим уникальным свойствам, таким как малый размер, биосовместимость, иммунитет к электромагнитным помехам, высокая чувствительность и возможность мультиплексирования. Tbt использовался при разработке хирургических инструментов, вспомогательных устройств, носимых устройств и биосенсоров, что продемонстрировало большой потенциал для использования в медицине. В этой научной статье представлен обзор принципов работы волоконных датчиков и их применения в медицине. В частности, для непрерывного мониторинга физиологических параметров пациентов, жизненно важных функций человека, сердечно-сосудистых заболеваний, дыхания, суставов и крови. А также использование волоконных датчиков для контроля инфекционных заболеваний, вызванных респираторными вирусами, которые представляют реальную угрозу общественному здоровью и экономическому развитию страны. Для этих целей рассматриваются области применения различных типов волоконных датчиков, в частности волоконно-оптических датчиков на основе волоконной сетки Брэгга, волоконно-оптических датчиков на основе изменения интенсивности света и волоконно-оптических датчиков на основе интерферометрии Фабри-Перо.
ИССЛЕДОВАНИЕ СИСТЕМЫ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ДВИЖЕНИЕМ МАНИПУЛЯТОРА С ПОМОЩЬЮ КОМПЬЮТЕРНОГО ЗРЕНИЯ
Authors: Рахметова Перизат , Исабеков Жанібек , Бектилевов Алдаберген
Published: February 2024

В последние годы технология компьютерного зрения достигла значительного прогресса, расширив сферу ее применения от простых задач распознавания изображений до сложных проблем реального мира. Появление компьютерного зрения открыло новые горизонты для расширения возможностей роботов-манипуляторов в различных приложениях — от производства до здравоохранения. Манипуляторы, механические руки, предназначенные для выполнения задач, традиционно управляются с помощью ручного ввода или заранее запрограммированной последовательности. Целью этой рукописи является исследование и анализ компьютерного зрения, применимого для улучшения управления и эффективности манипуляторов.
ИСКУССТВЕННЫЙ ИНТЕЛЛЕКТ ДЛЯ АВТОМАТИЗАЦИИ ПРОЦЕССОВ НАПИСАНИЯ ТЕКСТОВОГО ОПИСАНИЯ ПРОДУКТОВ
Authors: Киселева Ольга , Штомпель Владимир
Published: February 2024

Создание приложения с интеграцией искусственного интеллекта с целью автоматизации описаний продуктов на платформе Amazon представляет собой инновационное направление, которое пока не получило широкого распространения в сфере электронной коммерции. В последние годы искусственный интеллект стал одним из ключевых фокусов в технологическом и научном развитии. Современный рынок требует эффективных средств для продвижения продукции, и автоматизированный генератор текстовых описаний может существенно улучшить качество продуктов и увеличить их конкурентоспособность. В данной статье представлено исследование, посвященное разработке приложения с встроенным искусственным интеллектом для автоматического создания описаний товаров, представленных на платформе Amazon. Результаты данного исследования подтверждают перспективность использования нейронных сетей и искусственного интеллекта с целью автоматизации процесса создания текстовых описаний продуктов, что, несомненно, способствует повышению качества продукции и ее конкурентоспособности на рынке.
МНОГОФУНКЦИОНАЛЬНАЯ ЛОГИЧЕСКАЯ ЗАЩИТА ПОДСТАНЦИИ НАПРЯЖЕНИЕМ 35/10 КВ
Authors: Таткеева Галина , Анисимов Юрий , Аяганов Ерасыл
Published: February 2024

В статье рассматривается разработка многофункциональной системы защиты для силовых трансформаторов, распределительных шин 10 кВ и отходящих линий подстанции напряжением 35/10 кВ с автоматическим повторным включением. Исследование основано на логическом анализе диагностических признаков режимов и ситуаций на подстанции и линиях, что позволяет определить поврежденный элемент и провести избирательные действия на коммутационном аппарате. Ее применение на подстанциях 35/10 кВ позволяет снизить время воздействия аварийных режимов на оборудование, продлить срок службы и сократить перерывы в электроснабжении потребителей.
IMPACT OF HUMAN POPULATION GROWTH ON SPECIES EXTINCTION
Authors: Toilbay Ozgeriskhan , Moldabekov Aidos , Moldabekova Nazgul , Abai Abylai
Published: February 2024

Although a significant portion of the anthropogenic impact on other species comes from our habit of eating other animals, little attention has been paid to understanding and quantifying how human carnivory threatens biodiversity globally. Here we consider anthropogenic threats to human food chains. We identify two mechanisms related to predation in the human food chain (predation and predation), one to competition (prey depletion and harassment), one to biohazards (any adverse effects caused by introduced livestock or alien species associated with human carnivory), four to environmental changes (destructive harvesting methods , animal husbandry, agriculture and climate change) and a different category for indirectly related processes is our high trophic state. Our findings demonstrate that human food chains are a major driver of the current biodiversity crisis and will hopefully contribute to increasing awareness of this fundamental but neglected aspect of human ecology.
БИТУМ-ҚИЫРШЫҚТАС ТАРАТҚЫШТЫ БАСҚАРУДЫҢ АВТОМАТТЫ ЖҮЙЕЛЕРІ: ЖАҢА ТЕХНИКАЛЫҚ ШЕШІМДЕР
Authors: Кадыров Жаннат , Жусупов Кенес , Бегимкулова Элмира , Найманова Гульдария
Published: February 2024

Битум-қиыршықтас таратқыштар (БҚТ) – автожолдардың жөнделетін учаскелерін беттік өңдеуге арналған негізгі мамандандырылған жол машиналары болып табылады. БҚТ-ты пайдалану тәжірибесі қолданыстағы машиналар құрылымдарының, олардың негізгі функционалды тораптарының, тұтқыр және қиыршық тасты төгіп-тарату сияқты агрегаттарының жетілмегендігін көрсетті. Бұл жағдайда битум-қиыршықтас тарату процесін автоматты басқару жүйелерімен (АБЖ) БҚТ-ды қайта жабдықтау өзекті болып табылады. Берілген жұмыста БҚТ-ты  компоненттерді синхронды түрде төгіп-үлестіретін  автоматты басқару объектісі ретінде ұсыну негізделеді. Сонымен қатар автормен жаңа техникалық шешім ретінде жол жабындарын жөндеуге және қалпына келтіруге арналған қиыршық тасты таратудың автоматты жүйесі ұсынылады.
Digital Marketing Strategies to Improve Customer Experience and Engagement
Authors: Bajeja Dr. Niharika
Published: February 2024

For businesses to stay ahead and grow in this digital age, they need to use smart digital marketing tactics to make the customer experience better and get them more involved. To show how important it is to improve relationships with and happiness from customers, this study looks at how digital marketing has changed over time. A lot of research and review went into this study. It looks at new trends like personalized marketing, interactive content, and the use of new technologies like Augmented Reality (AR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The main point of the study is to find out how digital marketing affects customer happiness and loyalty to find out how engagement metrics and marketing success are linked. By comparing their results to industry standards, businesses can make their plans better and take advantage of growth opportunities. Secondary data comes from business reports, academic literature, and online databases. It guides the study and helps find useful insights. Because it looks at different results and shows the best ways to do things, this study helps businesses that want to improve their digital marketing and connect with their audience in a real way in the digital world we live in now.
Reducing Time and Costs of FT-IR Studies of the Effect of SiNx, Dopants, and Emitter on Hydrogen Species in Si Wafers and Solar Cell Structures
Authors: Aßmann Nicole , Søndenå Rune , Hammann Benjamin , Kwapil Wolfram , Monakhov Eduard
Published: February 2024

Accurately measuring the hydrogen content in silicon (Si) solar cells is essential due to its connection to surface degradation and light and elevated temperature induced degradation (LeTID). Fourier Transform-Infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy provides a quantitative technique for determining the content of various hydrogen species in Si wafers that have undergone various process steps. In this study, we examine both the effect of a silicon nitride (SiNx:H) layer during FT-IR spectroscopic measurements on hydrogen species, as well as the impact of an emitter present during firing on the amount of hydrogen introduced into Si wafers. We find that the presence of SiNx:H during measurements has negligible effects on the measured hydrogen species, potentially simplifying the preparation steps for FT-IR. For the emitter investigation we analyze boron (B)- and gallium (Ga)-doped p-type wafers to detect H-B, H-Ga, Oi-H2, and H2. We observe that hydrogen species initially present in B- and Ga-doped Si wafers differ significantly. Only H-Ga is detected in Ga-doped wafers, while H-B, Oi-H2, and H2 signals are measured in B-doped wafers. Moreover, we cannot confirm an increased release of H through the emitter into the bulk during the firing process. Finally, we conduct measurements at different temperatures and confirm that cryogenic temperatures are more effective for detecting H-B and H2 with concentrations in the 1014 cm-3 range. Nevertheless, useful spectra can still be obtained at liquid nitrogen (N2) temperatures.
Influence of AlOx Interlayers on LeTID Kinetics in Ga-Doped Cz-Si
Authors: Kamphues Joshua , Schmid Andreas , Fischer-Süßlin Ronja , Hahn Giso , Geml Fabian
Published: February 2024

Light and elevated temperature-induced degradation (LeTID) is causing a reduction in efficiency especially in p-type silicon based solar cells. It is assumed to be strongly influenced by the hydrogen content in the bulk material. The presented work focuses on the impact of differently thick (5-25 nm) atomic layer-deposited aluminum oxide (AlOx) interlayers underneath the hydrogen-rich silicon nitride (SiNy:H) capping layer. The interlayer acts as a diffusion barrier for H during the firing step. It is demonstrated that the AlOx interlayer has a comparable effect on the LeTID kinetics in Ga-doped Cz-Si (Cz-Si:Ga) as it is observed in B-doped Cz-Si (Cz-Si:B). Additionally, it substantially minimizes lifetime degradation in the Cz-Si:Ga sample. With a determined ratio of electron to hole capture cross sections k=26(3), the degradation phenomena are attributed to the LeTID kinetics. Deposition of AlOx barrier layers exceeding 10 nm in thickness does not yield additional positive effects. Resistivity measurements revealed that the change in hole concentration correlates with the defect density for varying AlOx layer thicknesses. The doping concentration seems to influence the change in maximum defect density for varying AlOx layer thicknesses.
PID Evaluation of Transparent Backsheet Modules
Authors: Dupuis Julien , Bodeux Romain , Abdel-Nour Christine , Loisnard Dominique , Tremblay Julien , Lefillastre Paul , Becker Axel
Published: February 2024

This Work Deals with the Robustness of Transparent Backsheet Modules using Coating/PET/PVF (TPC) Polymer Layers when Exposed to an Extended Potential Induced Degradation (PID) Stress based on IEC 61215. Results show a Significant Power Decrease on the Front Side after 576h of Testing for Negative Voltage with Three Time more Impact at the Rear Side Despite the Absence of Glass. PID is Confirmed with Electroluminescence (EL) and Photoluminescence (PL). Measurements Showing the Appearance of Dark Areas on Several Cells and an Inhomogeneous Signal all Along the Module with “Light trails”. Moreover, Transmission Electron Microscopy Measurement Points out Sodium Presence at Both Cell Interface Despite POE Encapsulant and the Absence of Glass at the Rear Side. Two Types of PID Seem to be Present: Low Light Current-Voltage Measurements Suggest the Presence of PID-Potential at the Rear Side of the Cells And the Dark Area Could Be linked To PID-Corrosion Effect as Depassivation is observed with EL and PL.