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How Totalitarianism was Reflected on the Life and Work of Women Writers
Authors: Davitadze Tamila , Mazmishvili Nana
Published: June 2024

How many people, when and why became victims of totalitarianism in Georgia instinctively has been exciting the citizens to this day, however, to our surprise, knowledge about the causes of this tragedy and the motivation of the people involved in it is not increasing - on the contrary, becomes more obscure and mythologized; due to the lack of information and stereotypes, the issue often turns into a tool of manipulation in the hands of interested parties. Today's unfavorable reality - when public interest is low and knowledge is saturated with stereotypes, the research of the Soviet past is very fragmented and small-scale. Free access to documents depicting mass repressions carried out by the Soviet totalitarian regime is not possible. In various ways, the National Archive offers the readers to familiarize themselves with the records of the archival funds of law enforcement agencies and courts from 1930 to the present day - where the names and surnames of the victims of the Soviet terror are barcoded and which we would like to share in the present research. The main subject of our research is how totalitarianism affected the life and creativity of Georgian women writers; the object of the research is Marika Mikeladze (1933-2015), a translator and writer and Zaira Arsenishvili’s, a write and screenwriter, work and life full of difficulties in the conditions of repressions and totalitarian regime.
The Socialist Art – Teaching or Rewriting
Authors: Kostova-Panayotova Magdalena
Published: June 2024

The article focuses on the phenomenon of soc-art as part of the parodic reimagining of socialist realism literature. It examines its secondary reception as part of the nostalgia of the 70s-80s of the 20th century, which is a lack, a hiatus, a non-realization, but a part of the past of thousands of people. The phenomenon is placed against the back-ground of Bulgarian literature and the story "The Anyuta Case" by the writer Alek Popov is drawn for analysis. This story shows the way in which Bulgarian literature in the 90s of the 20th century ironically and without a lack of nostalgia interprets the time of socialist realism and its values. The aesthetics of socialist realism are turned upside down, and the writer demonstrates all the insanity and idiocy of the reality he was called to reflect. Unlike the late 20th century Russian soc-art, which is perceived more nostalgically than ironically, this work from the late 20th century unambiguous-ly reveals the scars of a time that, despite the usual nostalgia of the generation, could not sound nostalgic.
The Renaissance Obituary – Archive, Archetype and Hypertext
Authors: Gerginova Margarita
Published: June 2024

The article examines obituaries in Bulgaria during the period of the Bulgarian Renaissance. These texts are derived from the internal need of the Bulgarians for modernization on a spiritual, cultural and educational level. Obituaries are a kind of new secular text with the aim of not so much to announce the death of a person, but to point to a meaningful existence and intellectual pursuits. The genre itself modernizes the consciousness and pursuits of the people from the 19th century. It creates prereq-uisites for comparison in a positive or negative direction with certain individuals, and it was in a function of prescribing social behavior. Obituaries became a kind of trib-une of propaganda, assessment and imposition of linguistic style. Obituaries during the Bulgarian Renaissance modernize through their encyclopedic nature, introduction of new vocabulary and terminology, familiarization with cultural and social changes in our neighboring Balkan and Western European countries, and naturally became one of the significant and influential genres of Bulgarian enlightenment on intellectual and spiritual level. The polyfunctionality of the obituary defines it as hypertext that aims to suggest a multi-layered reading of the period, as well as an archive and archetype of the personality during the Bulgarian Renaissance.
Women owning Property in mid-19th Century Serbia
Authors: Gruber Siegfried , Đumić Daniel-Armin
Published: June 2024

The Serbian census of 1862/63 includes information about the property and income of the census population. Most property was owned by men, but a minority of women had some possession of their own. Most of them were either heirs of their husband or their father. This paper will take a closer look at these propertied women and the characteristics of them and their property.
Does István Bibó’s Concept of the „Misery of Small States” Carry a Message for the Western Balkans Today?
Authors: Hajdú Zoltán , Rácz Szilárd
Published: June 2024

István Bibó (1911-1979), a lawyer and doctor of political science by profession, became a prominent Hungarian political theorist from the late 1930s. He joined the left-wing populist party and became an expert on constitutional affairs for the National Peasant Party. He obtained professorship at a young age and was elected correspond-ing member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in 1946. The hereby analyzed work – foregrounded by years of preliminary research – was published in large numbers shortly after the end of World War 2 (1946). Drawing on extensive international theo-retical and historical knowledge, Bibó analyzed the long-term evolution of historical processes in Central-East Europe (addressing the two regions separately and togeth-er), concluding that disruptions in the neighbourhood context, internal conflicts and divisions have been the major factors behind the repeated failures, the „misery” of the small states of the region (Czechia/Czechoslovakia, Poland, Hungary). Despite not being a „Balkan scholar”, Bibó was well acquainted with the advances of interna-tional and particularly Hungarian research, with an outlook to state-building processes in the Balkans and providing particular insights on the states in question. Bibó became notorious for his involvement, his ethical, principled stance demonstrated during the 1956 revolution but his scientific contributions were recognized only after his death with the publication of his works in foreign languages. Bibó’s state and political theoretical approaches and his insights on ethical peace may have particular relevance for the Western Balkans today. A series of unresolved internal issues within the region can create legitimate grounds for external intervention even in present-day circumstances.
Communism in Post-communist Romania: An Ambivalent Legacy
Authors: Dobre Claudia-Florentina
Published: June 2024

After Nicolae Ceaușescu’s execution on December 25, 1989, Romania faced an important issue to deal with: What was to be done with the 44 years of a quasi-totalitarian system, based on continuous political violence?! How should Romanians relate to it? What was to be remembered and what was to be forgotten? How it should be passed on to the next generations, those who were born before, around or after the fall of the regime? The answer to these questions has varied over the 35 years since the fall of the communist regime in Romania. Numerous factors contributed to the way in which Romanians related to their communist past, how it was represented in the public space, how it was and is passed on. The actors involved have also changed and the official public memory has known many avatars. In the subsequent pages, I propose an analysis of all these aspects, resulting from my research of the last 21 years on the memory of Communism.
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF DEPENDENCE OF SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE EMISSION ON HEAT RELEASE RATE FROM FAST-GROWING WOOD SPECIES
Authors: KOPÚNEK JURAJ , MARTINKA JOZEF , RANTUCH PETER , ŠTEFKO TOMÁŠ , WACHTER IGOR , MARTINKA FILIP
Published: June 2024

The aim of this paper is to create the model for prediction of carbon monoxide release rate (CORR) and smoke production rate (SPR) from heat release rate (HRR) of fast-growing wood species. The model is independent on wood species, thus is suitable for all fast-growing wood species. Three wood species hybrid poplar J-105 (Populus nigra × P. maximowiczii A. Henry), white willow (Salix alba L.) and black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) were used for universal model creation. The heat release rate, smoke production rate and carbon monoxide release rate have been measured at three heat fluxes (25, 35 and 50 kW.m-2) by the cone calorimeter. The average values of CORR and SPR for all investigated wood species were 0.051 g.m-2.s-1 and 0.086 m2.m-2.s-1, respectively. Both dependencies of SPR and CORR on HRR have shown similar trends during the ignition phase (unstable trend) and during the intense burning phase (roughly linear increasing with HRR). The main difference was shown during the steady state phase (dependency of SPR on HRR is stable while dependency of CO on HRR is highly unstable). The results also proved a significant impact of wood density on these dependencies, thus, the neural network for prediction of SPR, CORR from HRR was applied. The coefficients of determination R2 for trained neural networks, for both SPR and CORR, were achieved in the range from 0.96 to 0.97
Estrategia Didáctica Basada en Cortometrajes Animados para el Fomento de Valores Inclusivos en Educación Primaria
Authors: Martínez Martínez Rosa Stella , Bolaños Carlosama Yenny Damaris , Rengifo Jurado Nelsy Karime
Published: June 2024

Muchas instituciones educativas no están preparadas para poder incluir a estudiantes con cualquier tipo de discapacidad dentro de sus aulas; tal es así que las reacciones de los estudiantes suelen ser adversas y de rápida imitación frente a la discapacidad, mientras los valores no se comprenden y en algunos casos no se conocen. Ahora bien, la realidad sorprende cuando se aprecia esta situación en los primeros niveles de la escolarización, donde el inicio de la vida académica y la edad de los estudiantes parecen ser razones que normalizan acciones discriminatorias frente a sus compañeros, y en especial, frente a aquellos que tienen una discapacidad. En ese sentido, la presente investigación se centró en una estrategia educativa que utilizó cortometrajes animados para promover valores inclusivos en el contexto de la educación primaria. Esta estrategia aprovechó el potencial de los cortometrajes animados para transmitir mensajes sobre diversidad, respeto y aceptación. La metodología cualitativa empleada incluyó entrevistas y diarios de campo como instrumentos para recopilar datos sobre la implementación y los resultados de la estrategia; la unidad de análisis estuvo compuesta por estudiantes de grado segundo de primaria. Los hallazgos revelaron que la estrategia fue efectiva para promover una mayor comprensión y apropiación de los valores inclusivos entre los estudiantes. Los estudiantes expresaron una valoración positiva de la experiencia, destacando la relevancia y el impacto positivo de los cortometrajes animados en los procesos de enseñanza y aprendizaje. En conclusión, la investigación demostró que una estrategia de educación inclusiva preventiva en los primeros grados de primaria contribuye a la formación integral de los estudiantes y al desarrollo de una aula más inclusiva y respetuosa.
Knowledge of Intestinal Parasitic Infection and Anemia among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Ogun State
Authors: A. Bolatito Oluwabiyi, , O. Hannah Akanbi, , Ipede Oluwaseun
Published: June 2024

A study was conducted at General Hospital Ijebu Igbo antenatal section to investigate the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection and anemia in pregnant women. A questionnaire was administered to 42 pregnant women who attended the antenatal section of the clinic during the study period. Out of these 42 pregnant women, 18 (42.9%) provided both fecal and blood samples for parasitological and hematological analysis. 50% of the respondents fall within 16-25years age group, while those within 36-45years have the lowest percentage (22.2%). 50% have the knowledge of the helminth infection, out of the 9(50%) that have the knowledge, only 7(77.8%) have the knowledge of how the infection is being transmitted. Of 18 respondents, 13(72%) have the knowledge of anemia, and 5(28%) of them had no prior knowledge of it. The parasitological analysis revealed three intestinal parasite which are Ascaris lumbricoides (22.2%), Enterobius vermicularis (11.11%) and Entamoeba histolytica (5.56%). There were no reported cases of severe anaemic condition in this hospital based study. This suggests that the awareness level of anemia and parasitic infection is moderately high. Therefore, screening for intestinal parasites and deworming of infected pregnant women should be included in antenatal care.
Elongated Uvula- Review
Authors: N Harshitha.
Published: June 2024

Elongated uvula, frequently associated with obstructive sleep apnea, poses individual challenges due to its lapping symptoms. This review highlights its frequence( 1- 9 in the general population), symptoms( snoring, sleep dislocations), and individual styles( clinical evaluation, polysomnography). operation options include surgical interventions( uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, ray procedures) andnon- surgical approaches( CPAP, life changes). Beyond symptom relief, addressing stretched uvula is pivotal for preventing complications like cardiovascular issues and cognitive impairment. Beforehand recognition and intervention are vital for optimizing patient issues and reducing profitable burden.
Popularizing Auto-Dialectics in Scientific Endeavour: A Potentially Productive Tool in the Interests of Better and Higher-Quality Science
Authors: Rao Mandavilli Sujay
Published: June 2024

We begin this paper by defining the antecedents of the English term dialectics, and then proceed to trace and summarize its entire history in a nutshell. We also then explain how great Greek thinkers such as Socrates, Plato and Aristotle understood the term, and also contributed in no small measure, to dialectical thought. We then proceed to examine the contributions made by other great European thinkers, particularly the Germans to this entire philosophy and school of thought. We also review the contributions of other “non-orthodox” cultures to dialectics including the Indian school of thought. We also evaluate the Marxian school of material dialectical thought, and examine some of its weaknesses and shortcomings. We also review and summarize all other different schools of thought associated with dialectics, and the potential downstream uses and implications of dialectics. We also present and review some limitations of dialects, and their common criticisms. We also review our core philosophy of neo-centrism and the position of “Reflective equilibrium through role swapping” (or RERS) advocated by us several years ago, and then build upon the core and key concepts and tenets of this approach to formulate what we call auto-dialectics. We also propose and evaluate some key benefits and downstream benefits and implications of this technique, and explain how it can lead to better quality science.
Autonomy Support and Intrinsic Motivation Among Grade 4 Students
Authors: G. Asumbrado Maximo , Gallardo Remigilda
Published: June 2024

This study explores the relationship between autonomy support and intrinsic motivation among Grade 4 learners. Utilizing a descriptive correlation research design, data was collected from 100 Grade 4 students in Davao City using an adapted survey instrument. The study evaluates three autonomy support indicators: providing meaningful choices, encouraging input and feedback, and offering rationale for tasks and activities. Results demonstrate a remarkably high level of intrinsic motivation among Grade 4 learners, with very extensive mean scores for enjoyment, interest, and perceived competence. The overall mean of suggests a widespread manifestation of intrinsic motivation within the sampled population. The subsequent analysis confirms a significant positive correlation between autonomy support and intrinsic motivation, rejecting the null hypothesis. The study further identifies that providing meaningful choices, encouraging input and feedback, and offering rationale for tasks and activities significantly influence intrinsic motivation. These findings hold implications for educational policymakers, school leaders, teachers, and learners, emphasizing the importance of integrating autonomy-supportive practices to enhance intrinsic motivation in Grade 4 classrooms. Future researchers are encouraged to explore the specific factors contributing to high levels of intrinsic motivation and its long-term impact on diverse student populations.
PPT Buddy: PDF Analysis and Presentation
Authors: Bendale Toshal , Kadam Vaishnavi , Naik Tanvi , Gotarne Prajakta
Published: June 2024

In today’s digital age, the management and com-munication of vast amounts of information stored in documents pose significant challenges. The “PPT Buddy” project addresses this issue by introducing an innovative approach to document analysis and presentation creation. Leveraging advanced natural language processing (NLP) techniques, PPTBuddy streamlines the extraction of key insights from documents, generates concise summaries, and creates visually engaging PowerPoint presen-tations. Central to its methodology is the utilization of the TextRank algorithm, which prioritizes content based on relevance and importance through preprocessing, TF- IDF analysis, and similarity matrix computation. Furthermore, integration with the OpenAI API enhances content summarization capabilities. The resulting presentations effectively communicate essential docu- ment aspects through extracted keywords, summarized text, and visuals, catering to diverse user needs and domains. PPTBuddy represents a significant advancement in document management and communication, offering a comprehensive solution to the challenges of information overload in digital documents.
Optimizing Textual Regulation Interpretation for Maximum Impact
Authors: Verma Ritesh , Bhoi Bhumi
Published: June 2024

The convergence of rules, ontology, and natural language processing (NLP) represents a pivotal domain in the realm of textual data analysis and interpretation. This comprehensive study delves into the intricate interplay among these three pillars of information processing, aiming to elucidate their collective impact on advancing our understanding and manipulation of textual data. Through a meticulous examination of the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of rules, ontology, and NLP, we endeavor to uncover novel insights and methodologies for enhancing automated textual analysis and interpretation. By exploring the intersection of these disciplines, we seek to unravel the complexities inherent in textual data and pave the way for new horizons in information extraction and knowledge discovery. Join us on this journey as we navigate the fascinating landscape of rules, ontology, and NLP, and unravel their profound implications for the field of textual data analysis.
Air Quality Assessment in Petroleum Flow Station: A Case Study of Oredo Flow Station
Authors: S.B Bukar , H.N. Okonkwo , O. A. Nwaezeapu
Published: June 2024

Air quality is a vital aspect of environmental health and a key determinant of human wellbeing. This study was carried out to assess air quality parameters and noise levels around Oredo Flow Station in Edo State, Nigeria. Parameters measured during the study were temperature, suspended particulate matter (SPM), sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO) and noise. Each parameter was measured using appropriate equipment. Measurements were done at three points: Point A (300m from the flare site), Point B (200m from the flare site) and Point C (100m from the flare site) and in triplicates with mean values recorded. The result showed that temperature ranged from 28.60±0.3°C to 29.22±0.3°C; SPM ranged from 17.16±3.9 μg/m3 to 60.74±14.6 μg/m3 ; SO2 ranged from 0.01±0.0 ppm to 0.03±0.0 ppm; CO concentrations ranged from 0.03±0.0 ppm to 4.45±1.3 ppm; and VOC concentrations ranged from 0.01±0.0 ppm to 1.87±0.2 ppm. The mean noise levels ranged from 56.24±2.8dB to 87.78±2.8dB. Time-weighted average noise level ranged from 56.2dB to 87.8dB. For all parameters, there was a general decreasing trend in values as distance to the flare site increased indicating that air quality parameters in the area were influenced by gas flaring activities. Recommendations made include routine air quality monitoring, alternative use of natural gas and implementing noise control measures.
Charting The Skeptopathy - Skepticism Continuum: A Constructive Aid in the Interests of Consistent and Reliable Scientific Activity
Authors: Mandavilli Sujay Rao
Published: June 2024

We begin this paper by attempting to define what skepticism is. We also attempt to define other related and allied concepts such as skeptopathy, pathological skepticism, and pseudo-skepticism, and compare and contrast all these different concepts. We also present the various thoughts and opinions of different thinkers on all these issues, and also attempt to explain how thoughts related to these issues evolved through the ages. We therefore begin right from the Ancient Greeks, on to Ancient Rome, the medieval period, the renaissance period, the enlightenment period, and then proceed to the modern period. We propose how an ideal sweet spot can be accomplished and attained based on the quantum and the quality of scientific output, the opportunity loss, the quantum of pseudo-science or bad science generated in the process of scientific study. Last but not the least, we make a valiant attempt to reconcile the different concepts in this paper with the concepts proposed in our earlier papers as applicable so that meaningful extensions and additions can be made, and further takeaways added. We also emphasize the need for generating a wider awareness on this issue, all in the interests of good science, and make it central to scientific methodology and debate. Needless, to say, it will need to be taught in schools, colleges and universities at the appropriate level so that students appreciate and understand all dimensions of the issue.
The Impact of Store Atmosphere and Customer Experience on Consumer Purchasing Decisions of KFC Wahidin Gresik
Authors: Dwi Prasetyo Laodry Fat , I. K. Wardhani Nuruni
Published: June 2024

Competition in foreign franchise businesses in Indonesia is getting tighter, especially in fast food products. This study aims to determine the influence of Store Atmosphere and Customer Experience on the purchasing decisions of KFC Wahidin Gresik consumers. This research is a quantitative research type. The sample used amounted to 120 respondents with the criteria of respondents at least 17 years old and had purchased food or beverage products at KFC Wahidin Gresik. Data collection was carried out using questionnaires with google form media. Data collection using purposive sampling techniques and analyzed using SmartPLS analysis tools. The results of data analysis show that Customer Experience influences consumer purchasing decisions while Store Atmosphere does not influence consumer purchasing decisions.
Cooperative Entrepreneurship Distruption: Challenges and Opportunities
Authors: Samuel Obafemi Dada, , Ibidolapo Ezekiel Ajayi, , Oluwaseun Grace Obisesan,
Published: June 2024

The paper examined cooperative entrepreneurship positives and downsides. This research examined how cooperative prospects affect cooperative entrepreneurship growth and how economic difficulties affect it. The research population includes 4,238 persons from five Ekiti central senatorial district local governments. A systematic sample of 353 was employed in the study. Percentages and frequency tables are descriptive statistics, whereas, multiple regression analysis is inferential. The study found that cooperative entrepreneurship is both disrupted (p= 0.000 < 0.05) and challenged (p= 0.000 < 0.05). According to studies, low-income people should join cooperatives. Disruptive innovation was recommended for cooperative entrepreneurs seeking performance improvement. Research shows that cooperative entrepreneurship disruption is crucial to entrepreneurial success. Entrepreneurial disruption has not helped cooperative societies, the research found.
Assessment of Parasitic Contaminations of Commonly Consumed Vegetables Sold in Two Markets in Jos South L.G.A, Plateau State
Authors: Josephat Ejike Ozor , Joy Nwankiti Amarachi , Hauwa Kinjir , Musa Aminu , Nimfa Geofrey Fador , Augustina Dooshima Orshio , Lucy Larrycarr Nwapi , Monica Njideka Idghri , Pontim Dangnap Jeremiah , Florence Eleche Agbo
Published: June 2024

Vegetables serves is a rich source of minerals and roughages that are essential for maintenance of good health and prevention of diseases but can as well serve as a source of parasitic pathogens to man. Intestinal parasites are known to cause significant morbidity and mortality worldwide particularly in underdeveloped countries such as Nigeria. The rate of consumption of raw and undercooked vegetable which can serve as a means of transmission of intestinal parasite to people is high especially in Jos. This study was to determine parasitic contamination of commonly consumed vegetables sold in two markets in Jos South LGA. A total of 260 samples of fresh vegetables; Tomato, Carrot, Lettuce, Cabbage and Spinach were purchased from vendors and examined for parasitic contamination using ordinary centrifugation method. Out of 260 samples examined, 215 (82.69%) were contaminated with at least one type of parasite. Strongyloides stercoralis, Entamoeba coli, Entamoeba histolytica, Ascaris lumbricoides, Hookworm, Giardia lamblia, Taenia species, Enterobius vermicularis, and Mite accounted for 72.02%, 13.10%, 6.15%, 3.97%, 3.77%, 0.40% and 0.20% respectively in this study. Lettuce, Spinach, Cabbage, Carrot and Tomatoes accounted for 28.13, 22.18%, 21.15%, 15.61%, and 12.94% respectively with overall parasitic prevalence of 82.69%. Strongyloides stercoralis is the most prevalent parasite seen while Taenia specie, Enterobius vermicularis, and Mite are the least parasites seen. Lettuce has the highest contamination rate of 137 (28.13%) followed by Spinach 108 (22.18%) while Tomatoes 63 (12.94%) had the least contamination. The findings of the study suggest that there is potential high risk of acquiring parasitic infection from consumption of raw and undercooked vegetables sold in Jos South LGA, Plateau State. There should be proper washing and cooking of these vegetables before consumption since they can serve as source of transmission of parasites to man when eaten raw or undercooked.
Sunkiųjų metalų sąveikos su dirvožemio mikroorganizmais literatūros apžvalga
Authors: Paliulienė Vaida , Vasarevičius Saulius
Published: June 2024

Žmonių veikla (pramonė, žemės ūkis, kasyba, sąvartynai) susijusi su dirvožemio tarša sunkiaisiais metalais. Ši tarša neigiamai veikia visus gyvus organizmus, įskaitant ir dirvožemio mikroorganizmus. Esant nedidelei sunkiųjų metalų koncentracijai dirvožemio mikroorganizmai gali pašalinti juos. Darbo tikslas: išanalizuoti sunkiųjų metalų sąveiką su dirvožemio mikroorganizmais remiantis pateiktais moksliniais straipsniais. Tiriamas dirvožemio užterštumas įvairiais sunkiaisiais metalais, bet daugiausiai analizuojami kadmis, varis, švinas. Moksliniuose straipsniuose daugiausiai atliekami fitoremediacijos tyrimai, skirti ištirti ryšiui tarp sunkiųjų metalų ir dirvožemio mikroorganizmų naudojant augalus. Taip pat tyrimai atliekami naudojant dirvožemį, užterštą vykdant antropogeninę veiklą. Literatūroje aprašomi su sunkiaisiais metalais užteršto dirvožemio tyrimai, kurie atskleidžia mikroorganizmų panaudojimo galimybes bei jų pokyčius laikui bėgant.
Lietuvos policijos 2015–2022 m. registruotų pažeidimų dėl narkotinių medžiagų ir jų vartojimo Vilniaus miesto savivaldybėje erdvinė analizė
Authors: Jankūnas Gordonas
Published: June 2024

Šių laikų pasaulis yra stipriai paveiktas psichoaktyviųjų medžiagų, jų vartojimas smarkiai auga ir tai tampa vis skaudesne visuomenės problema net ir Lietuvoje. Ši problema yra labai skaudi ir sparčiai besivystanti, todėl nenuostabu, kad sprendimo, kaip jos išvengti, dar nėra. Dėl šios priežasties reikalingi įvairūs tyrimai, kuriais remiantis būtų galima mažinti šios problemos pasekmes visuomenei. Šio darbo tikslas – supažindinti su narkotinių medžiagų vartojimo pažeidimų erdvine sklaida Vilniaus miesto savivaldybėje 2015–2022 m. laikotarpiu. Analizuojami esminiai kartografiniai metodai, kurių pagalba buvo sukurti šios temos žemėlapiai. Tikimasi, kad jie bus panaudoti ieškant šios problemos sprendimo būdų. Taip pat plačiai nagrinėjama Lietuvos policijos registruotų įvykių duomenų bazė. Aprašoma darbo eiga, duomenims tvarkyti ir redaguoti naudotos technologijos, pateikiamos išvados.
Culicoides Latreille (Diptera, Ceratopogonidae) of Colombia: records from the collection of insects of medical importance from National Institute of Health
Authors: Santamaria Erika , Súarez Marco , Ortiz Gallego Ricardo , Fuya Patricia , Páez Geraldine , Marceló-Díaz Catalina
Published: June 2024

The collection of insects of medical importance from the Instituto Nacional de Salud, INS (Bogotá, Colombia: https://www.ins.gov.co/Paginas/Inicio.aspx), was started in 1934 with the aim of being an institutional and national repository of the biodiversity of insects involved in vector-borne diseases of importance in public health. Today, the entomological collection includes more than 7,500 specimens.

The ceratopogonid insects are one group of Diptera that are represented in this collection. Within the Ceratopogonidae, the genusCulicoidesLatreille, 1809 is relevant in public health because of the nuisance caused by their bites when they are presented in great abundance and because of their role as vectors of several agents (virus, protozoa and nematodes) that cause diseases to humans and to animals (Mellor et al. 2000, Mullen 2002). An overview of the Ceratopogonidae, represented in this collection, is presented here. A total of 801 individuals, mainly adults of the genusCulicoides(90%) are represented. The collection is the result of the effort of several researchers of the Group of Entomology at INS. These researchers collected ceratopogonids when they went to different transmission scenarios of vector-borne diseases in Colombia, with the purpose of making entomological characterisations including the processing, assembly and identification of the specimens in the laboratory.

New information about the geographical distribution of 39 species of the genusCulicoidesin Colombia. All data have been uploaded to GBIF and are publicly available there.
Addition to the known diversity of Chinese freshwater mussels: integrative description of a new species of Postolata Dai et al., 2023 (Bivalvia, Unionidae, Gonideinae)
Authors: Liu Lili , Zhang Liping , Hou Kaiyu , Ning Liyang , Wu Ruiwen
Published: June 2024

In this study, we present a new species of freshwater mussel in the genus PostolataDai et al., 2023, from Guangxi Province, China, by integrating morphological, anatomical, and molecular data. Postolata longjiangensis Liu & Wu, sp. nov. is distinguished from its congener (i.e., Postolata guangxiensis) by its shell shape, beak position, surface sculpture, nacre color, and hinge structure. Molecular species delimitation results based on the mitochondrial COI gene support the separation of Postolata longjiangensis Liu & Wu, sp. nov. from its congener. The multi-locus (COI + 16S rRNA + 28S rRNA) phylogeny reveals that this species forms the sister lineage to Postolata guangxiensis in the tribe Gonideini.
Eubulide et la conséquence logique
Authors: Égré Paul
Published: June 2024

Eubulide de Milet est connu comme l’auteur d’un ensemble considérable d’arguments logiques déconcertants, encore appelés sophismes ou paradoxes. Parmi ceux-ci figurent l’antinomie du Menteur et le paradoxe du Sorite. Peut-on donner une solution unifiée de ces paradoxes ? La réponse examinée dans cet essai est positive et vise à faire connaître la théorie stricte-tolérante , développée à l’origine pour résoudre le Sorite avant d’être transposée au Menteur. Selon cette théorie, la conclusion d’un argument suit logiquement des prémisses quand la vérité stricte des prémisses implique la vérité tolérante de la conclusion. Si les notions de vérité stricte et tolérante coïncident dans un cadre bivalent, elles se recouvrent seulement partiellement dans un cadre trivalent. Nous expliquons en quel sens la théorie stricte-tolérante confère aux notions mêmes de vérité et de conséquence logique un caractère d’équivocité. Or l’identification d’une équivocité préside à la solution d’autres paradoxes, comme dans l’argument du Cornu également dû à Eubulide.
‘Dear Readers…’: Women’s Rights and Duties through Letters to the Editor in the Nigerian Press (1940s-1950s)
Authors: Panata Sara
Published: June 2024

This paper analyses selected readers’ letters published in the women’s columns of three cornerstone newspapers of the Nigerian press: “Our Women’s Page” in the Daily Times, “The Women’s Realm” in the Southern Nigerian Defender and “For Women Only” in the Nigerian Tribune. The period analyzed (1940s-1950s) follows women’s large entrance in the press consumption and precedes the emergence of women’s magazines, exclusively aimed at women, in the 1960s, in the context of a global development of women’s glossy periodicals. Firstly, I will focus on letters to the editor in order to give an overview of the major historiographical debates and methodological challenges, which the use of these particular documents entails. Secondly, I will propose an analysis of the major debates in the letters to disentangle the intricate controversies around women’s rights and duties. In spite of the fact that these columns were perceived as a women’s space, female and male readers questioned the editors of major newspapers as well as fellow readers, debating the position of women in a rapidly changing society. Between progressive urges and persistent conservative ideas, the readers’ letters expressed doubts and anguish about the emergence of the “New Woman” in Nigeria. By giving a wider space to debates between “ordinary” literate women and men, readers’ letters provide a more nuanced understanding of the concerns that surrounded changing gender frameworks. I argue that these letters—much more that the opinion pieces of the women’s columns or women’s magazines, examined at length by historians—reflect the gender dimension of the anxiety around the unsettling women’s positions in this period. The discussions presented in the readers pieces mirror a complex understanding of gender through time: they interweave local debates concerning women’s roles, with the global currents of the “New Woman”. The analysis, showcasing the dialogic qualities of this journalistic genre, demonstrates the ways letters to the editor are significant in terms of how they sit within gender and African studies.
Séparer les jumeaux. Divination et sacrifices pour faire face au dédoublement de l’intentionnalité d’enfants-génies (pays kabyè, Togo)
Authors: Daugey Marie
Published: June 2024

En pays kabyè (Togo), les jumeaux font l’objet d’un rituel de « séparation » conforme à la proposition de Suzanne Lallemand selon laquelle, « quand plusieurs êtres n’en font qu’un, cette unité doit faire l’objet d’un fractionnement afin de pouvoir être contrôlée de l’extérieur ». L’objectif de cet article est d’illustrer et de documenter cette proposition, émise au sujet d’observations de diverses configurations de dédoublement de la personne chez les Kotokoli, voisins des Kabyè. L’examen d’une discussion divinatoire correspondant à une première phase du rite de séparation et des rites sacrificiels aboutissant à la disjonction des jumeaux permet de prendre la mesure du contraste entre l’intentionnalité perceptible des jumeaux et celle de leurs doubles respectifs, traduisant l’ambivalence de leur agentivité, à laquelle le devin fait face au moyen d’une forme de violence. L’extensivité kabyè de la notion de gémellité à des enfants nés à plusieurs années d’intervalle conduit, en outre, à proposer que la gémellité permet de penser non seulement les naissances hors normes, mais aussi les rivalités fraternelles hors normes.
Analyse comparée de la pratique du football par les femmes en France et au Québec
Authors: Rivrais Cassandre , Ottogalli‑Mazzacavallo Cécile , Bodet Guillaume
Published: June 2024

Le football est le sport le plus regardé et le plus pratiqué dans le monde. Si cette pratique est quantitativement dominée par les hommes, elle est néanmoins de plus en plus investie par les femmes. Cette contribution permet une approche comparée de l’histoire du football pratiqué par les femmes dans une région en France AURA (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) et une province au Canada (province du Québec) en s’intéressant aux influences de la géographie et de la culture sur la construction d’un espace footballistique. Nous nous demandons dans quelle mesure un système sportif est influencé par l’organisation géographique du territoire ? Et ainsi, si au sein de ces systèmes sportifs, les hommes et les femmes sont inclu·es de manière égalitaire ? Est-ce qu’en fonction des sports pratiqués, les espaces sportifs sont construits différemment ? Cette contribution offre une courte présentation de l’histoire de la pratique du football par les femmes en France et au Québec, puis une explication des modalités d’organisation du football dans les deux pays et l’influence de ces systèmes culturels de pratique sportive sur les géographies sportives. Notre échelle d’observation est double, d’une part au niveau macro en s’intéressant à la géographie des pays et d’autre part au niveau micro à travers une illustration centrée sur l’usage des vestiaires sportifs.
¡Criadas del mundo unidas! Intervenciones político-teatrales a favor de la legalización y despenalización del aborto: el caso de El Cuento de la Criada en la ciudad de Rosario, Argentina
Authors: D’Arrigo Silvina
Published: June 2024

En este trabajo analizaremos una intervención político-teatral callejera desarrollada en la ciudad de Rosario, Argentina, el 1º de agosto de 2018, en pleno debate político, social y legislativo por el proyecto de Ley Nacional de Interrupción Voluntaria del Embarazo. La intervención, que reunió a personas de diversas procedencias y militancias, tomó como referencia el libro de Margaret Atwood El cuento de la Criada, recientemente popularizado gracias a una serie estadounidense que lleva su nombre y que tuvo alta audiencia en el país. El contexto político argentino conformará la pieza fundamental de nuestro estudio para la comprensión de la intervención, sus significaciones y connotaciones.
L’iconographie féministe sur les murs de Santiago du Chili et sa contribution à la lutte populaire
Authors: Trouvé-Silva Michèle
Published: June 2024

Les productions artistiques féministes « hors des musées » éveillent un intérêt épistémologique notamment lors de la convergence entre l’expression graphique et le militantisme. Cet article explore le concept d’artivisme et le met à l’épreuve des manifestations chiliennes de l’année 2019. Pour y parvenir, il analyse l’iconographie (affiches, photos, collages, paste-up…) d’artistes militantes et propose une lecture de la nouvelle culture visuelle de ce moment de luttes et de revendications politiques.
L’art social-féministe d’Olga Corrales. Mobilisation de l’art tridimensionnel et tridimensionnel en mouvement
Authors: Callios Edwige
Published: June 2024

En transposant le foyer de la création de l’atelier d’artiste à l’espace public, Olga Corrales insuffle un mouvement à l’intérieur du champ de la sculpture, mais aussi à l’intérieur de la vie sociale. En effet, comment ne pas repenser les droits des femmes, leur participation civique, leur rôle au sein de la société, quand du plus profond de son être s’élève et résonne le cri de l’injustice sociale médiatisé par l’art ? Aux protestations urbaines, aux revendications bruyantes, l’art social féministe d’Olga Corrales offre une alternative silencieuse, non violente, qui exploite les potentialités disruptives de l’art pour infléchir le regard. Loin d’opposer aux violences faites aux femmes une violence revendicative et protestataire, c’est à la partie lumineuse de l’âme que l’artiste s’adresse, à son capital d’amour. Un amour qui serait la clé de tout, mais surtout la clé d’une vision égalitaire de la société humaine composée d’hommes et de femmes qui, à l’image de ces femmes de métal ou en acier inoxydable : Innocence, Immensité, Métamorphose, Artemis…, ne se tiendraient que d’eux‑mêmes.
Repensar o museu e a museologia a partir da prática colaborativa com os povos indígenas. Entrevista com Marília Xavier Cury
Authors: Cury Marília Xavier , Noronha Elisa , Martins Patrícia Roque
Published: June 2024

A museóloga brasileira Marília Xavier Cury tem um percurso amplamente reconhecido, seja no âmbito académico, seja no contexto das práticas dos museus, integrando o Museu de Arqueologia e Etnologia da Universidade de São Paulo como professora e investigadora. Desenvolve atualmente um projeto de investigação que cruza o estudo de coleções de museus portugueses e brasileiros, razão que tornou ainda mais oportuna esta entrevista. A partir de uma conversa virtual conduzida por Elisa Noronha e Patrícia Roque Martins, foram vários os temas focados. Cury partilhou um balanço da sua experiência colaborativa com os povos indígenas no Brasil. Abordou, nomeadamente, o seu entendimento sobre o lugar dos povos indígenas nos discursos e nas práticas museológicas, apontando encontros e tensões que caraterizam o panorama museológico da atualidade. Fez ainda uma leitura sobre o processo de decolonização dos museus e da museologia, e da necessidade de ampliar as possibilidades de diálogo e de trabalho, para além dos modelos mais tradicionais. Identificou experiências colaborativas e narrativas expositivas que relatam algumas das relações que tem estabelecido entre Portugal e Brasil no domínio das coleções arqueológicas e etnográficas. Na última parte da entrevista, Cury propõe que a museologia seja mais aberta ao “outro”, uma museologia necessariamente mais colaborativa, mais experimental, e sublinha a importância de se desenvolverem abordagens mais analíticas e críticas, sublinhando também o papel da formação pós-graduada em museologia neste contexto.
Community awareness, perceptions, and behavior regarding antibiotic consumption in an urban area of Pondicherry
Authors: Niranjhanadevi C. , Stalin P.
Published: June 2024

Background:

Inappropriate use of antimicrobials is one of the important contributing factors for antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The role of the community in the development of AMR is very significant and needs to be understood. The study aimed to determine the level of awareness, perception, and behavior regarding antibiotic usage among the community members and to identify the association between sociodemographic factors and knowledge.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted among adults in an urban area of Pondicherry. Eligible study participants were selected by multistage random sampling and interviewed through a house-to-house survey using a structured questionnaire using Epicollect5 software. The study protocol was approved by the institutional ethics committee (RC/2022/07). Student’s t-test and ANOVA were used to calculate P values.

Results:

Among 440 study participants, 286 (65%) said that they had ever heard of a type of medicine called antibiotics. Among them, more than 70% of participants were aware that antibiotics are used for killing germs but almost all said that antibiotics are often needed for cold and flu illnesses. 83.2% opined that they should take antibiotics to prevent getting a serious illness. 42.3% of the study participants never completed a full course of antibiotic treatment after feeling better with a few doses. Participants with higher education and upper socioeconomic status had better knowledge than others.

Conclusion:

Overall knowledge of the study participants was found to be inadequate. Most of the study participants did not have a correct attitude toward the use of antibiotics. The majority of the study participants were not following appropriate practices toward the use of antibiotics.
First Rib Fracture and Absence of Traumatic History in a Patient with Surgically Corrected Scoliosis: A Case Study
Authors: Abuguyan Fahad
Published: June 2024

ABSTRACT

This case report is unique due to the rare combination of a history of no trauma and a history of scoliosis correction surgery with instrumentation performed 1 year before presentation. A 23-year-old male patient presented to the emergency department in a stable condition and he looked well. He was able to walk without any limitation, but complained of left upper back pain for 2 days after a sneezing episode. The patient denied history of chest pain, shortness of breath, cough, palpitation, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. The chest X-ray showed left first rib fracture, and computed tomography scan of the chest without contrast that was performed to diagnose rib fracture or complications confirmed the diagnosis. This case study concludes that the left first rib fracture is rare in postoperative scoliosis without a history of trauma.
Assessing the Impact of Dental Implant Length on Early Failure Rates: A Retrospective Analysis
Authors: Karthikeyan Bhuvaneshwari , Kumar K Hanumantha , Sadananda K. , Murugendrappa Gowdar Inderjit , Sonune Shital J. , Helal Doaa Abdelaziz A.
Published: June 2024

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

The selection criteria of implant is very critical. Implant length determines the mechanics of osseointegration.

Objective:

To investigate the influence of dental implant length on early failure rates, osseointegration success, peri-implant bone loss, and patient-reported outcomes.

Materials and Methods:

A retrospective analysis was conducted involving 124 participants who underwent dental implant placement. Implant lengths were categorized as short (n = 54), standard (n = 35), or long (n = 35) based on standard industry classifications. Baseline characteristics, implant lengths, and early failure rates within the first six months post-implantation were extracted from clinical records.

Results:

Preliminary analysis revealed variations in early failure rates among different implant length categories. Short implants demonstrated a distinct pattern of complications compared to standard and long implants. Early failure rates were 8% for short implants, 4% for standard implants, and 2% for long implants (P = 0.04). Osseointegration success rates were 90%, 95%, and 98% for short, standard, and long implants, respectively. Peri-implant bone loss was 1.5 mm, 1.0 mm, and 0.8 mm for short, standard, and long implants, respectively (P = 0.02). Patient-reported outcomes indicated higher satisfaction levels in the long implant group (P = 0.03).

Conclusion:

The study highlights the importance of considering implant length in clinical decision-making and suggests potential associations with osseointegration success, peri-implant bone loss, and patient satisfaction.