bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PHARMACOKINETICS OF RARE-EARTH METALS IN THE BODY OF BROILER CHICKENS UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF USING GADOLINIUM AND LANTHANUM ORTHOVANADATE
Authors: Masliuk A. V. , Bardyk I. Yu. , Shulyak S. V. , Orobchenko O. L. , Ushkalov V. O. , Klochkov V. K. , Yefimova S. L.
Published: December 2023

Currently, the search for substances that will help increase the assimilation of nutrients from the diet continues, and the most promising in this regard are nanoparticles of rare earth metals (REM) – orthovanadates of gadolinium (NP GdVO4:Eu3+) and lanthanum (NP LaVO4:Eu3+), synthesized relatively recently, because they provide optimization of the state of pro-oxidant/antioxidant defense systems and oxygen metabolism and showed an adaptogenic effect on the body of white rats under conditions of food stress. The aim of the work was to investigate the pharmacokinetics of rare earth elements in the body of broiler chickens under the conditions of the use of gadolinium and lanthanum orthovanadates. An experiment was conducted on broiler chickens of the "Сobb-500" cross. According to the principle of analogues, 3 experimental and one control group of day-old broiler chickens (n=30) were formed: the chickens of the I experimental group received a solution of NP GdVO4:Eu3+ for 10 days, the II experimental group received a solution NP LaVO4:Eu3+, III experimental group – a solution of NP GdVO4:Eu3+ and NP LaVO4:Eu3+ (on average, chickens received 0.09 (0.13-0.05) mg/kg of NP body weight). After 10 days, NP administration was stopped and the chickens were observed for another 5 days. For the study, samples of muscle stomach, small and large intestine with contents, liver, lungs, brain, feather with skin, thigh muscles, heart, kidneys were taken. It was established that GdVO4:Eu3+ NPs have greater material accumulation, as evidenced by the content of gadolinium in all the examined organs and tissues, and LaVO4:Eu3+ NPs – functional accumulation, since they are less absorbed in the body (lanthanum was determined to a greater extent in the digestive tract). Along with this, the digestive tract can be considered as a kind of depot of nanoparticles of both species, especially lanthanum, since 5 days after the end of administration, both lanthanum and gadolinium are redistributed in the bird's body. Since the main critical period in growing broilers is the first 2 weeks of life, nanoparticles of gadolinium and lanthanum orthovanadates can be used for 5-10 days to overcome stress and increase the adaptation capabilities of the body.
The Politicization of the Judiciary and Lawmaking
Authors: Loria Giorgi
Published: December 2023

The main aim of the paper is to find effective mechanisms to strengthen democracy and increase public participation. This research analyzes issues of coordinated activities of the legislature, the executive and the judiciary branches; Discusses the attitude of the judiciary towards politics; criticizes the participation of political forces in the staffing of the judiciary. It is stated an opinion that the judiciary should be an elective body and it should be elected by the citizens. The body exercising constitutional control should be a judiciary independent of the government bodies. By substantiated reasoning, it is reasoned that a judge should be more actively involved in lawmaking activities than is the case in the present situation. The paper, along with the normative material, analyzes the results of secondary research, scientific papers and studies of international organizations.The research question is divided into several sub-questions; Based on their synthesis, after presenting them in unity, conclusions are drawn. The study identified questions that were answered step by step. First of all, the content and main task of the coordinated activities of the government bodies were discussed. The question that must be answered is whether the judiciary is a political body? Subsequently, there has been a debate on how to free judiciary from the influence of politics and interference from other branches of the government. And finally, based on the summary of the issues discussed, a conclusion has been made as to whether the judge carries out lawmaking and in what his this authority is reflected.
Civil Disobedience and Circumstances Justifying It.
Authors: Mosidze Nikoloz
Published: December 2023

The article addresses such an important and topical issue as civil disobedience and circumstances justifying it, taking into account the works of legal philosophers - John Rawls, Joseph Raz, Ronald Dworkin and Kent Greenawallt. Nowadays, in international legal doctrine, civil disobedience is considered as one of the most controversial concepts in the pure political-legal context as well as in the philosophical-moral terms. The issue is problematic insofar as history shows that in many countries around the world, governments elected democratically, with the support of the people, fail in fight with the passions of authoritarianism at a particular stage of governance and take the form of a façade democracy. Such regimes often neglect the requirements of the rule of law, concentrate the power of the country in the hands of a particular group and deprive the citizens of the reins of government, thereby undermining their own legitimacy.

 

Based on the principles of the rule of law and democratic legitimacy of government, the citizens of the country, who are threatened by the government of the already transformed illegitimate regime, have to solve the most important question – what they should do against democratically elected legitimate government which at a particular stage of governance continuously violates the fundamental principles of democracy, basic human rights and freedoms. Their choice will be significantly reflected in their fate and daily life, in the stability and development of the country – either to submit to a morally and politically delegitimized government whose actions go beyond democratic values, or to choose the other path - the path of political and legal disobedience as a last resort and radical means ensuring the protection of their fundamental rights and freedoms, and of democracy.

 

In the framework of the paper, a comparative research method has been used. As a result of the discussion and comparison of the positions of the above-mentioned scholars, the notion of civil disobedience, its characteristics and criteria in case of which it will be justified, have been defined.
Problems of compatibility of specificities of human values system, business, state and society
Authors: Abralava Anzor , Abralava Grigol
Published: December 2023

Two forms of relations of the state economic authority with the economic agents areanalyzed: 1) paternalism and 2) free cooperation, the role of economic governance performed in relationto the state economic agents. The development trend of institutions that appear between the stateand individual private owners and begin to perform the function of economic mediator, carrier of localinterests, representative in state government bodies is analyzed. This trend is titled corporatism, and itsmodern variant is neo-corporatism. It is noted that the prevailing type of socio-economic thinking affectsthe system of social partnership. Three behavioral stereotypes are possible in the public mentality: a)in dominance-subordination relations, b) in the system of confrontation (power relation/confrontation)c) in cooperative relations (cooperation). While discussing t the problems, attention is payed on the followingissues: 1) formation of civil society and degree of development of corporatism; 2) tripartism andproblems of establishing social-labor relations; 3) ways to overcome the “economy of natural persons”;4) The concept of a new public agreement between the government and civil society. The question ofthe relationship between paternalism and private initiative is analyzed, the analysis of the results of thesocio-economic attitude research in Georgia is presented.
Regarding the issue of jurisdiction in the field of combating acts of illegal interference in the activities of civil aviation
Authors: Geferidze Davit , Ashortia Givi
Published: December 2023

The present work is based on theoretical and empirical research. It should be notedthat along with the development of international civil aviation, the concepts: “Act of Unlawful Interference”and “Issues of Jurisdiction” are becoming increasingly popular. Illegal actions committed bypersons that threatened the safety of civil aviation and that affected the legal well-being of passengerson boards of aircrafts were not initially recognized at the legal level by international air law, therefore,it became problematic to qualify such actions, but due to the increased use of airspace and along withthe development of the transportation sector, it became necessary to form new approaches based onthe existing experience. This led to the creation of five conventions which are discussed in terms of theexercise of jurisdiction.
Psychological Distress Among Lebanese Women During the COVID-19 Confinement: Any Mediating Effect of Violence?
Authors: Haddad Chadia
Published: December 2023

Background: Violence among women is associated with poor psychological health and increased internalizing symptoms, such as depression, stress, and anxiety. The primary objective was to evaluate the association of marital conflict, pregnancy status, socioeconomic status, and stressful life events with violence, depression, anxiety, and stress. The secondary objective was to evaluate the mediating effect of violence on psychological distress. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 369 women between June 8 and August 1, 2020. The questionnaire was developed on Google Forms and distributed online, using the snowball technique. Results: higher marital conflicts (Beta=0.199), financial difficulties (Beta=2.046), an abuse by a family member (Beta=2.292) and a history of child abuse (Beta=2.209) were significantly associated with higher depression scores. Higher marital conflicts (Beta=0.367) and financial difficulties (Beta=4.001) were significantly associated with higher anxiety scores. Higher marital conflicts (Beta=0.074) and financial difficulties (Beta=1.422) were significantly associated with higher perceived stress scores. Composite abuse scale partially mediated the association between pregnancy status, financial difficulties, history of child abuse by a family member and anxiety and depression. No mediation effect of the CASR-SF was found between the independent variables and perceived stress. Conclusion: Our main findings suggest that violence mediated the association between pregnancy status, marital conflicts, financial difficulties, and depression and anxiety but did not mediate between these factors and stress. Further studies are needed to understand better the factors that mediate the relations between domestic violence and mental well-being among Lebanese women.
Perceived Stress and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women in Western Ethiopia: Community Based Cross-Sectional Study, 2021
Authors: Daro Kabale Wogene
Published: December 2023

Background: Ethiopian health care guidelines did not include antenatal perceived stress as a component of routine antenatal care, and this results in under-diagnosis of antenatal perceived stress during routine antenatal care follow-up. As a result, the purpose of this study to assess the prevalence of perceived stress and associated factors among pregnant women in the western Ethiopia. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 451 pregnant women in West Shewa Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia. From September 20, 2021, to October 19, 2021, Pregnant women were recruited using cluster sampling techniques. Data was collected by using a standardized questionnaire that had been pre-tested. The data were entered into Epi data version 4.6 and then exported to SPSS version 26. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to identify significantly associated factors. Result: The prevalence of perceived stress during pregnancy was 21.2% at 95% CI (20.1,23). Unplanned pregnancies (AOR: 5.43; CI 2.61-10.77), early ANC booking (AOR: 3.02 CI; 1.66-5.48) and obstetric complications during the current and previous pregnancies (AOR: 3.53CI; 1.9- 6.56) were significantly associated with perceived stress. Conclusion: The prevalence of perceived stress during pregnancy was higher, indicating a need to screen perceived stress and its predictors in routine antenatal care. Strengthening the counseling service and increasing access and availability of modern contraceptive methods may reduce the rates of unplanned pregnancies. This, in turn, plays a significant role in alleviating perceived stress in Ethiopia.
Review of research towards the myoelectric method of controlling bionic prosthesis
Authors: Bilyy R. I.
Published: December 2023

Myoelectric control of bionic prostheses is an important field of research in the field of rehabilitation. Intuitive and intelligent myoelectric control can restore upper limb function. However, much research now focuses on the development of various myoelectrical and biotechnical control methods, limiting research to the complex daily tasks of prosthetic manipulation, such as grasping and releasing. The article examines the latest advances in the research areas of bionic prosthesis management. In particular, attention is paid to the methods of determining movement intentions, classification of discrete movements, estimation of continuous movements, single-channel control, feedback control and combined control. Motor neurons group input signals from the central nervous system that affect muscles and form motor units. The electromyography (EMG) signal, which is obtained by recording motor neuron action potentials, reflects muscle activity. This signal, oscillating within ±5000 μV with a frequency of 6 to 500 Hz, reflects the characteristics of muscle contraction. Depending on the location of the sensors, EMG signals are divided into intramuscular and surface electromyography. Intramuscular electromyography provides an accurate study of muscle activation, but requires the implantation of sensors, which can lead to physical problems. EMG, which captures a signal from the surface of the skin, is easier to use and is widely used in experiments with myoelectric prostheses.
Optical-digital narrowband methods for registration and improvement of biomedical images during endoscopy
Authors: Poudanien Yu. E. , Kozhemiako A. V.
Published: December 2023

This article discusses the main narrowband opto-digital methods and technologies for obtaining digital images by endoscopic examination of the abdominal cavity. A review and comparison of the following modern methods of endoscopy IEE (image-enhanced endoscopy) with improved visualization is carried out: NBI (narrow-band imaging), LCI (linked color imaging), Laser-BLI (blue laser imaging) or LED-BLI (blue light imaging), traditional endoscopy using white light WLE (white light endoscopy) or WLI (white light imaging).
ТВОРЧА ОСОБИСТІСТЬ ГАЛИНИ ПОЛИВАНОВОЇ В КОНТЕКСТІ ІСТОРІЇ ВОКАЛЬНОЇ КАФЕДРИ ОНМА ІМЕНІ А. В. НЕЖДАНОВОЇ
Authors: Panchenko Yuliia Mykhailivna
Published: December 2023

Мета статті – виявити специфічні риси творчої особистості видатної української співачки та викладача вокалу Галини Поливанової, а також визначити її місце в історії вокальної кафедри, яку вона очолювала понад 44 роки (зокрема, її методи у роботі зі студентами) та в історії Одеської консерваторії (академії) у цілому. Методика дослідження визначається використанням наступних методів: змістовий моніторинг, історичний підхід, метод узагальнення в поєднанні з системним як основна методологія дослідження. Наукова новизна полягає в обґрунтуванні значення впливу якостей творчої особистості на розвиток осередку, в якому ця особистість перебуває – на прикладі діяльності народної артистки України Галини Поливанової. Висновки. Необхідність закладеної О. М. Благовидовою лінії спадкоємності традицій на кафедрі сольного співу постає важливою для створення міцного фундаменту творчої майстерності. Відкривається діяльнісний напрям, що розвивався на основі історичного досвіду та був сприйнятий Галиною Поливановою – народною артисткою України, видатною українською співачкою, професором ОНМА імені А. В. Нежданової, академіком, ім’я якої назавжди вписане золотими літерами в історію Одеської консерваторії. Виявляється, що для цього було створено багато передумов: наукове та творче середовище, обмін досвідом на національному та міжнародному рівнях, а головне – можливість брати участь в українських і міжнародних конкурсах, вокально-методичних конференціях, завжди з отриманням відмінних результатів. Галина Антодіївна зпроторила ефективну традицію запрошення до роботи на кафедрі представників різних, не тотожних у методичних викладках вокальних шкіл, коли в колегіальному доповненні вироблявся деякий загальний творчий вектор. Іншим значним принципом кафедральної методики було допущення до практики вокального викладання на рівні камерного класу досвідчених концертмейстерів, які мають достатній досвід (навчальний і сценічний) та практику роботи з вокалістами у спеціальному класі вокалу. Традиції кафедри, вибудовані на засадах творчої праці двох видатних майстрів попередньої доби, Ольги Благовидової та Галини Поливанової, сьогодні з честю й успіхом продовжуються в класах їх колег-наступників та їх учнів.
САКСОФОН В ОРКЕСТРОВІЙ МУЗИЦІ ХІХ СТОЛІТТЯ
Authors: Wang Haoyuan
Published: December 2023

Мета роботи. У статті досліджуються історія та специфіка розвитку саксофонного звучання у симфонічному (оперному) оркестрі. Методологія дослідження представляє застосування естетико-культурологічного, історичного, компаративного та музикознавчого методів, а також виконавського підходу. У комплексі вони утворюють єдину методологічну базу. Наукова новизна роботи визначається виявленням специфіки саксофонного звучання та прийомів інструментовки в оркестрових партитурах доби романтизму. Висновки. Оркестр доби романтизму виділяється пошуками нової звукової барвистості, що напряму пов’язане із новим трактуванням тембрики інструмента. Саме цей час відзначений сміливими дослідами, у тому числі щодо введення в партитуру нових музичних інструментів, зокрема, саксофона. Саксофон, має надзвичайно сильний звук своєрідного тембру, на відміну від «холодних» звучань інструментів групи дерев’яних духових, технічними віртуозними можливостями, здатністю органічно зливатися як з групою дерев’яних, так і мідних інструментів, що допомагає в оркестровому звучанні успішно об’єднувати. Такі специфічні властивості інструмента мали прямий вплив на трактування саксофона як симфонічного (оперного) інструменту, а також дозволили у подальшому паралельно розвиватися у джазовій та сольно-концертній академічній сферах. Широке коло творчих завдань, пов’язаних із трактуванням саксофона (мети, функції, способи та прийоми викладу), вперше намітилося в оперних та інструментальних творах для симфонічного оркестру, у військових маршах та концертних творах для духового оркестру французьких композиторів другої половини XIX століття. На відміну від духового оркестру, де саксофон міцно закріпився як основний елемент складу, якому доручаються всі функції оркестрової тканини, у симфонічній партитурі він не став постійним учасником. В одних випадках головною метою поєднання саксофона (або, навіть, кількох саксофонів) з інструментами різних оркестрових груп стає зміна забарвлення звучання, в інших – сили, а також функціональна рівновага оркестрової тканини. Однак у цілому володіння специфічним та яскравим тембром дозволяє саксофону надавати всьому оркестру іншого звучання.
ОБРАЗ ФЛЕЙТИ У КАМЕРНО-ІНСТРУМЕНТАЛЬНІЙ ТВОРЧОСТІ НІМЕЦЬКИХ І ФРАНЦУЗЬКИХ КОМПОЗИТОРІВ XVIII СТОЛІТТЯ У СВІТЛІ КОНЦЕПТУ «ЖІНОЧЕ/ЧОЛОВІЧЕ»
Authors: Havrylenko Liudmyla Viktorivna
Published: December 2023

Мета роботи – виявлення форм втілення образу флейти у камерній творчості німецьких і французьких композиторів XVIII століття у контексті одного з провідних концептів художньої культури – концепту «жіноче/чоловіче». Методологія дослідження спирається на компаративний та загальний музично-теоретичний комплекс методів дослідження, на принципи семантико-тембрового аналізу, аналітичні засади музикознавців київської та одеської наукових шкіл щодо питань символіко-евристичної концепції творчості тощо. Наукова новизна. Вперше у вітчизняному музикознавстві виявляються засоби втілення концепту «жіноче/чоловіче» у творчості видатних композиторів Германії і Франції XVIII століття на рівні семантичного трактування тембру флейти у творах для флейти соло і камерно-ансамблевих творів з участю флейти. Вперше у систематизованій формі визначаються у заявленому контексті семантичні амплуа флейти в історії європейського музичного мистецтва на прикладі камерно-інструментальних творів періоду найвищого розквіту флейтового композиторського і виконавського мистецтва. Висновки. У творчості німецьких і французьких композиторів ХVIIІ століття особливості семантичного змісту тембру флейти у контексті концепції «жіноче/чоловіче» зберігають тенденції минулих століть: поряд з виявленням суто чоловічих якостей тембру флейти як одного із основних інструментів військового оркестру, символізуючи через тембр свого інструменту чоловічі якості хоробрості, героїзму, безстрашності, твердості та активності, зберігається і жіночий аспект пасторального амплуа флейти, а також образів світу природи, почасти зображального характеру, що в значній мірі відображає жіночність провідних стильових тенденції часу (рококо, бароко).
Utjecaj bačava različite starosti na organoleptičke karakteristike vina sorata Babić, Plavac mali i Tribidrag
Authors: Mesić Josip , Vuković Antonija , Pichler Anita , Ivić Ivana , Soldo Tomislav , Svitlica Brankica
Published: December 2023

Cilj istraživanja je bio utvrditi utjecaj barrique bačava različite starosti na kakvoću senzornih karakteristika vina Babić, Plavac mali i Tribidrag. Istraživanje je provedeno u vinariji Galić d.o.o. iz Kutjeva. Grožđa od kojeg je proizvedeno vino potječe iz okolice Šibenika s položaja Jadrtovac. Organoleptička analiza vina provedena je deskriptivnom i metodom 100 bodova. Rezultati metode 100 bodova obrađeni su statistički. Prije same deskriptivne evaluacije uzoraka uz unaprijed postavljene opće deskriptore degustacijom samih uzoraka određeni su specifični deskriptori za svako pojedino sortno vino. Ocjenjivanje je proveo panel ocjenjivača educiran u sklopu projekta „Uncorking rural herirage“. Utvrđene su opravdane razlike u svojstvu mirisa i ukupne ocjene vina sorte Babić pri čemu je bolji rezultat postiglo vino iz nove barrique bačve. Utvrđena je statistički opravdana razlika kod svojstva kakvoće okusa vina sorta Plavac mali i Tribidrag. Bolje je ocjenjena kakvoća okusa vina Plavac mali iz nove bačve dok je kod vina sorte Tribidrag bolja kakvoća kod tretmana iz već korištene bačve.
Aromatski profil vina priznatih klonova sorte 'Graševina'
Authors: Šikuten Iva , Jeromel Ana , Budžaki Anja , Tomaz Ivana , Jagatić Korenika Ana-Marija
Published: December 2023

Klonska selekcija sorte 'Graševina' rezultirala je registracijom četiri klona, OB-412, OB-414, OB-435 i OB-445. S obzirom na raširenost sorte 'Graševina' u Hrvatskoj, kvaliteta vina je vrlo važan čimbenik u prihvaćenosti od strane potrošača. Vrlo važnu ulogu u kvaliteti imaju senzorna svojstva vina, koja su određena hlapljivim aromatskim spojevima. Cilj rada bio je analizirati aromatski profil vina 'Graševina' proizvedenih od četiri klona i provesti senzornu analizu. Rezultati kemijske i senzorne analize pokazali su aromatski sastav vina klonova 'Graševine', u kojem su se istaknule cvjetne i voćne arome. Najviša koncentracija hlapljivih spojeva zabilježena je u vinima klonova OB-445 i OB-414. Senzornom analizom najbolje je ocijenjeno vino klona OB-414.
Reintegro y reincorporación laboral y ocupacional, un problema de todos
Authors: Rodríguez Espinosa Karina Ximena , Andrade López Lenny Aidiner
Published: December 2023

El programa de reincorporación laboral es una herramienta creada para desarrollar acciones encaminadas a brindar una intervención integral, a través de la rehabilitación, incluyendo casos de origen común y especial, como incidentes laborales para los trabajadores vinculados a la Universidad Mariana. El programa fue desarrollado teniendo en cuenta la base normativa de la reincorporación laboral, considerada en el Sistema General de Riesgos Laborales; tiene como objetivo brindar una secuencia lógica que permita, a los trabajadores, reincorporarse a sus actividades laborales, desde la identificación, análisis, seguimiento y control de las condiciones de salud hasta las intervenciones interdisciplinarias que abarquen las áreas social, física y ocupacional; además de permitir objetivamente la recuperación de vida laboral como es su propósito y tal como lo prevé la Resolución 3050 de 2022, donde se especifica que se debe respetar el derecho a realizar actividades laborales para su pleno desarrollo, independientemente de su estado de salud. De acuerdo con las normas legales vigentes, el programa se lleva a cabo a través de la rehabilitación integral que abarca tres ejes fundamentales: promoción de la salud y la prevención de las limitaciones físicas y/o mentales; desarrollo, recuperación y mantenimiento de la función; integración social y laboral.
El sainete como estrategia didáctica para el fortalecimiento de la expresión oral
Authors: Jojoa Botina Senedi Isabel , Rivera Revelo Juan Pablo
Published: December 2023

El presente trabajo de investigación tuvo como finalidad proponer una alternativa de solución a las falencias de expresión oral de 10 estudiantes del grupo 9-2 de la Institución Educativa Policarpa Salavarrieta del municipio de Samaniego, Nariño. Para ello, se llevó a cabo el proyecto investigativo denominado: El sainete como estrategia didáctica para el fortalecimiento de la expresión oral en los estudiantes de grupo 9-2 de la Institución Educativa Policarpa Salavarrieta (IPSA). Teniendo en cuenta dicha problemática, se implementó la propuesta de sainete mediante la cartilla: El arte de hablar a través del sainete. Este trabajo se apoyó en investigaciones internacionales, nacionales, regionales y varios referentes teóricos. Los estudiantes del grupo de estudio, mediante un proceso actoral, tenían que llevar los guiones de sainete producidos por la investigadora a escena; guiones que partieron de la realidad de los estudiantes, su cultura, y algunas de las características del sainete: carácter popular, jocoso y de extensión corta. Además, se emplearon elementos comunicativos del teatro: el diálogo, el vestuario y la música. En este sentido, en este artículo se presenta la planeación, el desarrollo y el análisis del proyecto de investigación y de la propuesta didáctica.
Intestinal effects of modern insecticides on multiresistant strains of the housefly Musca domestica
Authors: Davlianidze T. A. , Eremina* O. Y. , Olifer V. V.
Published: December 2023

Under laboratory conditions, resistance to insecticides in several strains of the housefly, Musca domestica, obtained from populations collected at various facilities in the Moscow and Kaluga regions, was assessed by intestinal ingestion of insecticidal baits. The insects of the strains Krasnogorsk and Kaluga had the highest resistance ratios to fipronil (23.3–76.7x), while those of the KSK-1 and KSK-2 strains were tolerant (6.3–7.7x). The strains Krasnogorsk, KSK-1, KSK-2 and Kaluga are highly resistant to neonicotinoids (thiamethoxam 80.4–104.8x and clothianidin 79.5–97.9x), weakly tolerant to chlorfenapyr (1.8–2.8x) and highly susceptible to indoxacarb (0.22–0.54x). A comparison was made of the contact and intestinal effects of insecticides against the housefly. The resistance factor of the housefly to fipronil, thiamethoxam, and clothianidin upon contact is 1.5–4.4 times higher than those after feeding with the similar insecticide dose. Possible mechanisms of insect multiresistance to insecticides are discussed. Comparative evaluation using three strains of the housefly showed that a number of industrially produced baits are effective for control of the field populations of the house fly. Physiological resistance of the housefly of Krasnogorsk and Kaluga strains to baits based on methomyl was shown.
Modern Salafism in Bint al-Shāṭiʾ’s Journey to the Ḥijāz
Authors: Khaldi Boutheina
Published: December 2023

In 1972, the Egyptian literary scholar and Islamic thinker, ʿᾹʾisha ʿAbd al-Raḥmān (known by the epithet Bint al-Shāṭiʾ), published a highly informative account of her pilgrimage journeys, ʿUmra and Ḥajj, respectively, under the title, Arḍ al-muʿjizāt: riḥla fī jazīrat al- ʿArab (Land of Miracles: Journey in the Arabian Peninsula, 1951 and 1972). The article argues that Bint al-Shāṭiʾ’s pilgrimage account should be read in light of the political and economic changes that the Arab and Islamic world was undergoing at that time. Western Imperialism, and the 1948 Arab-Israeli war and its aftermath, gave more impetus to Islamic revivalism, and Bint al-Shāṭiʾ was one of its proponents. Her oeuvre on Islam and anti-Zionism attests to her revivalist project. As a Salafist thinker well versed in history, Bint al-Shāṭiʾ advocates a return to the original Islam. Only through that return to the Qur’ān and Sunna and strong devotion to the umma can Muslims regain their strength and defeat the State of Israel. Bint al-Shāṭiʾ uses the communal aspect of pilgrimage to readdress the concept of Jihᾱd that should not only be confined to Ḥajj and ʿUmra, but equally performed against social and political injustices, such as the marginalization of women and the Israeli aggression against Palestinians. The article thus contends that Bint al-Shāṭiʾ’s pilgrimage narrative is a key component of her commitment literature.
Integration of Ibn Sina’s Universal Language Theory and Neuroscience in the Development of Learning Media
Authors: Husain Andi Musthafa , Suyadi Suyadi
Published: December 2023

The current research attempted to integrate Ibn Sina's universal language theory and neuroscience in the development of learning media. It adopted a qualitative library method, with data collected from literature related to universal language theory, neuroscience, and the development of learning materials of Ibn Sina through manual and digital searches for relevant references. The data collected was analyzed by using content analysis which encompassed the data reduction, presentation, and the synthesis of new and comprehensive conceptual frameworks. The results showed that Ibn Sina’s universal language theory offered valuable insights into the significance of language in communication and cognition. Neuroscience provided an understanding of how the human brain processes information and learns. The concepts associated with Ibn Sina's universal language theory and neuroscience, including elements, such as signs, meaning, and relationship between language and reality, were explored to examine their influence on learning media development. The understanding of the principles of human brain-based learning, based on the results of neuroscience, served as a foundation for effective learning media development. By integrating these attributes, the development of learning materials incorporated the conveyance of information in harmony with universal language comprehension and brain-based learning principles. Therefore, learning material developers and teachers should create instructional methods in accordance with advancements in science and technology.
Rethinking Freedom of Expression in Light of the Emerging Sacredness of Social, Cultural, and Political Values
Authors: Zadi Kashif Imran , Ali Muhammad , Gujjar Muhammad Waqas , Khalid Muhammad Khabeer
Published: December 2023

Religion has always been considered to be sacred, perhaps the most sacred of all, and maybe the only sacred occurrence that exists among other ‘well-respected phenomena’ in many societies. In recent times, "the religion" has experienced a decline in influence, and its sacredness is not as pronounced as it once was, particularly in Western countries. Though, the phenomenon of religion is getting weaker with the passage of time, it does not mean that the element ‘sacred’ is also getting weaker. Every society has its own values which are sacred for that particular society. The notion of blasphemy is linked to the sacred, and since religion was once the utmost sacred entity, it was closely tied to religious beliefs. After the emergence of the nation-state in the 20th century, different political ideologies and cultural aspects of life became more influential and somehow were considered sacred. Thus, the idea of blasphemy cannot only be associated with religion, especially when new phenomena have replaced religion as the most sacred subject in society. The right of freedom of expression is closely associated with the act of blasphemy. This right is not absolute in nature. There are certain limits and boundaries which vary from society to society and should be kept in mind while exercising this right.  The right of freedom of expression is meant to have a positive impact rather than ridiculing the established sacred.
From Belief to Business: Cultivating the Impact of Intrinsic Religiosity on Entrepreneurial Intentions via Meaning in Life and Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy
Authors: Zaman Sarfraz , Bano Neelam , Aslam Muhammad Zia
Published: December 2023

This study is an attempt to explore the determinants of entrepreneurial intentions based on intrinsic religiosity. Religion plays a vital role in the lives of its followers, and it tends to develop a business mindset among individuals. There is a dearth of studies on the impact of religion on entrepreneurial intentions, especially in the Pakistani context. The study's novelty is to explore this less-discussed relation between religion and inclination towards business by using social cognitive theory. This relationship is mediated by two variables, which are meaning in life and self-efficacy. Both mediators are antecedents of intrinsic religiosity and precedents of entrepreneurial intentions. For this purpose, the data was collected from 410 postgraduate students of three Pakistani universities, who are studying in their final semesters. Furthermore, this study employed WarpPLS to analyze the data. The findings of the paper revealed that religion plays an important role in developing entrepreneurial intentions. This research has theoretical contributions as well as managerial implications. Theoretically, it contributes to the literature of social cognitive theory and adds knowledge to the religious dimension. Practically, it guides government and institutional managers that for the development of entrepreneurial intentions among individuals they can also consider the religious curriculum and practices for developing their business.
Evliyâ Çelebi Seyahatnâmesi'ne Göre İstanbul'da Avcılık
Authors: KUNDAKÇI Emre
Published: December 2023

Bu çalışmada Türk sosyal, dinî, askerî, iktisadi ve siyasi hayatında izlerine ilk yazılı ve görsel Türk yadigarlarından itibaren rastladığımız bu faaliyetten Evliyâ Çelebi Seyahatnâmesi'nin İstanbul kısmına yansıyanlar ele alınmıştır. Bu çalışma, giriş ve üç ana bölümden oluşmaktadır. Giriş bölümünde Türklerde avcılığın önemi ve tarihi kısaca aktarılmıştır. Birinci ana bölümde Evliyâ Çelebi Seyahatnâmesi'nin birinci cildinde yer alan bilgiler dâhilinde tarih boyunca İstanbul'daki avcılık faaliyetleri ele alınmıştır. Metin içerisinde dağınık ve iç içe verilen bilgiler, av bölgeleri ekseninde ele alınırken avlanan ve av için kullanılan hayvanlar, av alet ve yöntemleri; avcılık âdet, inanışları aktarılmıştır. Ayrıca İstanbul'da yer alan avcı esnaf ve bu esnafın yürüttüğü avcılık faaliyetleri hakkında da bilgi verilmiştir. İkinci ana bölümde, kapsam dâhilinde ele alınan metinde tespit edilen av hayvanları söz varlığı belirlenerek sözlükçe oluşturulmuş, hayvan isimlerinin kökenleri ile ilgili bilgiler aktarılmıştır. Üçüncü ana bölümde ise bu söz varlığı; kara ve deniz hayvanı isimleri olarak iki ana başlık altında alt kategorilere ayrılarak tasnif edilmiş ve kökenleri/yapıları bakımından karşılaştırmaya uygun şekilde tablolaştırılmıştır.
Türk Halk Hukukunun Bir Yüzü: “Doğanın Kanunu” Meselesi
Authors: DAL Sevgi
Published: December 2023

Halk hukuku, ait olduğu milletin düşünce anlayışı ve yaşayışından beslenmektedir. Toplumun inanış sistemleri, düşünce yapısını ve davranışları; davranışlar, sosyal normları; sosyal normlar ise halk hukukunu oluşturmaktadır. Halk hukukunun en önemli işlevi ise toplum düzenini ve adaleti sağlamaktır. Türk halk hukuku araştırmalarında yapılmış olan halk hukuku tanımlarında bireye ve topluma dikkat çekilmiştir. Ancak halk hukuku, birey ve toplum kadar doğa unsurlarını da kapsamaktadır. Gökyüzü, ağaç, su gibi doğa unsurları, eski Türk yaşantısında sosyal, ekonomik hayat, dinî inanışlar noktasında çeşitli davranış kalıplarının ve sosyal normların şekillenmesine katkı sağlamıştır. Kültürün bir yansıması olan hukuk sistemi, bu özellikler doğrultusunda temellenmiştir. Doğa unsurları, halk hukukunun gerek oluşumunda gerekse ceza sisteminde yer edinen unsurlardır. Doğa unsurlarına atfedilmiş ruhlara yönelik olumlu davranış geliştirmek; toplumsal yaşantıyı kolay kılmak, ihtiyaçların giderilmesi, ruhların gazabından korunmak noktasında önem arz etmektedir. Çalışmamızda da doğa unsurlarına yüklenmiş anlamlara, unsurlara yapılan saygısızlıklar sonucunda karşılaşılacağına inanılan ağır yaptırımlara, geliştirilen olumlu davranışlar sonucunda ise doğanın ödüllerine değinilecektir. Türk kültüründe gökyüzü, ağaç ve su unsurlarının yaratmış olduğu “kült” adı verilen inanış sisteminin halk hukuku oluşumundaki rolü ve bu inanmalar etrafında oluşan Türk toplum yapısı ve düzeni incelenecektir. Bu incelemede hukukun doğa tarafından yaratılmış; akıl ile keşfi yapılmış bir sistem olduğunu savunan “Tabii Hukuk” teorisinden de faydalanılacaktır.
Dede Korkut Destanlarında Göçebe Oğuzların Savaş Stratejileri Üzerine Bir Deneme
Authors: TEMİZKAN Abdullah
Published: December 2023

Dede Korkut destanlarında göçebe Oğuzların savaş stratejilerine ilişkin yapılan çalışmalarda strateji kavramının içeriği, yerleşik toplumların kurduğu devletlerin oluşturduğu kurumsal orduların uygulamaları göz önünde bulundurularak belirlenmiştir. Biz genel kabul gören bu tanımların Göçebe orduları için geçerli olmadığını, göçebe ordularının kendilerine has bir stratejisi olduğunu düşünüyoruz. Üstelik göçebe Oğuzların uyguladığı strateji ve taktiklerin sadece savaş zamanına has olmadığını, Oğuzların hayat tarzının kendisinin bir strateji olduğunu ileri sürüyoruz. Dede Korkut destanlarının Oğuzların hayat tarzını yansıtan çok önemli metinler olduğu gerçeğinde hareketle düşüncemizi öncelikle bu metinlerle test etmeye karar verdik. Bu noktadan hareket ederken çalışmamızın temeline Pierre Bourdieu’nun strateji tanımını koyduk. Çalışmamızın teorik yaklaşımında ise Jill Deleuze ve Felix Quattari’nin Savaş makinesi teorisini benimsedik. Araştırmamızda doğal olarak Dede Korkut destan metinlerini kullandık ancak tezimizi daha güçlü desteklemek için bazı yerlerde Oğuz tarihine ilişkin bazı verileri de kullandık. Bu araştırma bize militarist bir özellik gösteren göçebe Oğuzların yaşam tarzının hayatın her anında savaşa hazır olan dinamik bir özelliğe sahip olduğunu gösterdi. Söz konusu çalışma bize Oğuz toplumunun ve bu toplumun her ferdinin sahip olduğu yetenek, donanım ve yatkınlıklarının bu stratejiyi oluşturduğunu göstermiştir.
fundamentos éticos no pensamento de Paulo Freire
Authors: Souza Antonio Carlos , Ruckstadter Flávio M. M
Published: December 2023

Este artigo objetiva analisar os fundamentos éticos no pensamento de Paulo Freire. Diante de sua vasta produção teórica, foram escolhidos três textos escritos em diversos momentos históricos de sua experiência e trajetória intelectual, política, educacional, para investigar seus fundamentos éticos. As questões que nortearam a pesquisa foram suas críticas às teorias éticas metafisicas, às teorias éticas que justificam as práticas de exploração, presentes no modo de produção capitalista, no liberalismo/neoliberalismo, a relação do seu pensamento ético com sua visão política e epistemológica de educação, e a concepção de Paulo Freire sobre a liberdade, a consciência e a responsabilidade, dimensões fundamentais das discussões no campo da ética.
Effect of Compassion-focused Therapy on Depression, anxiety, Stress, and Quality of Life in Patients With Cancer: A Clinical Trial
Authors:   Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of School of Behavioral Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Science, Tehran, Iran., Mirzakhani Mahsa , Gharraee Banafshe ,   Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health (Tehran Institute of Psychiatry), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Zahedi Tajrishi Komeil ,   Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health (Tehran Institute of Psychiatry), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Khanjani Sajad ,   Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health (Tehran Institute of Psychiatry), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Noorbala Ahmad Ali ,   Psychological Medicine Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Safaei Nodehi Seyed Reza ,   Department of Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology Ward, Cancer Reserch Center, Cancer Institue, Imam Khmaini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran.
Published: December 2023

Objectives Cancer is a chronic and life-threatening disease. More than 50% of patients with cancer suffer from some psychological disorders. Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) is a new approach in psychology. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of CFT on some Pychological Sympthoms and quality of life of cancer patients. Methods This is a randomized clinical trial with a pre-test-post-test design. Thirty cancer patients referred to the chemotherapy ward of Imam Khomeini Hospital in Tehran, Iran, were selected by a convenience sampling method and randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group received CFT for 8 weeks. All participants were assessed by self-compassion scale (SCS), depression anxiety stress (DASS), and EORTC QLQ-C30 before, immediately after the intervention. Data were analyzed by Multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) and univariate analysis of covariance (ANCOVA)with SPSS software, version 23. Results Anxiety, depression, and stress were significantly reduced in the intervention group in the post-test and follow-up phases (P<0.01). the quality of life significantly increased after treatment compared to the control group. Conclusion CFT can be an effective treatment for reducing depression, anxiety, and stress and improving the QoL of patients with cancer.
Editor Statement
Authors: Vaughan Michelle
Published: December 2023

Editor Statement from Michelle Vaughan
Improvement of support vector machine for predicting diabetes mellitus with machine learning approach
Authors: Dewi Christine , Zendrato Jernius , Christanto Henoch Juli
Published: December 2023

The prevalence of diabetes is currently increasing worldwide, including in Indonesia, due to the increasing levels of stress and lack of physical activity that led to obesity and related complications such as hypertension. However, only about 25% of diabetes patients are aware of their condition. Therefore, this study aims to find an algorithm that can help predict with better accuracy using the diabetes mellitus dataset obtained from Kaggle. To obtain information about the accuracy level of diabetes diagnosis, the data will be processed using two methods, namely support vector machine and naive bayes. To obtain the most accurate results, we optimize each variant and parameter of every algorithm used. The best method in this study was produced by the support vector machine method with a radial basis function (RBF) kernel, which achieved an accuracy level of 98.25%, superior to the naive bayes method which obtained the highest accuracy of only 77.25%. Additionally, this study also applied the proposed method using the diabetes mellitus dataset from LAB01 DAT263x taken from the Kaggle website. The results of the experiment indicate that the suggested model outperforms other methods in terms of performance, with a tendency for high accuracy generated in every experiment for all datasets.
LGBTQI rights are human rights
Authors: Pieters Wesley R.
Published: December 2023

The Namibian Constitution has been noted to be modern, progressive and internationally exemplary but fails to include and recognise the rights of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex (LGBTQI) community. Chapter III of the Namibian Constitution, which is based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, focuses on “Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms” and these rights were the “very principles Namibians had fought for” (Geingob, 2004, p.

135). During the apartheid regime, many Namibians were not privileged to enjoy these basic human rights since oppression and discrimination against “different” people was the order of the day. Even though the fight for political independence is over, the fight for equality and inclusivity still continues. This paper explores the Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms in the Namibian Constitution; extracting key information from other legal instruments to highlight the inherent contradictions in the protection of certain rights. It specifically focuses on the right to be free from discrimination of any kind and the right to assembly and association (marriage). This paper recommends that sodomy be decriminalised, same-sex marriages and joint adoption (same sex) be legalised in Namibia since

the criminalisation and illegality of these add to extreme intolerance of differences, discrimination, exclusion and societal divide.
Application of survival analysis on the prevalence and risk factors of breast cancer in Namibia
Authors: Petrus Alexandrina , Oyedele Opeoluwa F
Published: December 2023

Cancer is a universal disease that drastically affects people regardless of race, sex, socio-economic status and culture. At an approximated population size of 2.3 million people, Namibia is not spared from this disease, with breast cancer diagnosis becoming more rampant in the country. For this reason, this paper was aimed at examining the prevalence and trends for breast cancer patients regardless of patients’ sex, as well as establishing the risk factors associated with breast cancer inNamibia. Secondary data obtained from the Cancer Association of Namibia from 2013 to 2016 was used. Survival analysis techniques (Kaplan-Meier and Cox Proportional Hazard) were used to estimate the survive time of the breast cancer patients. Results revealed that Khomas and Oshana regions had the highest percentage of reported breast cancers cases. It also revealed that the survive time of breast cancer was associated with the patient’s age group and ethnicity. Furthermore, the survival time for patients aged 41-50 years and 61-70 years were higher, compared to patients who were less than 31 years of age while the survival rate for patients aged 81-90 years was low. Therefore, there is still a need for a greater focus along the breast cancer care pathway in Namibia, with emphases on improving access to early diagnosis at early age.