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Managing Globalization in Developing Countries and Transition Economies
Authors: Kiggundu Moses
Published: January 2024

Globalization is everyone's business, asserts Kiggundu in this comprehensive examination of globalization's influences on transition economies. Globalization presents challenges to developed and developing countries alike, and these challenges can and must be managed. Countries making the move from state-run to market-driven economies were faced with formidable obstacles even before globalization's effects were fully felt. Kiggundu argues that we, the incipient global society comprised of governments, corporations, NGOs, and individuals, must take a strategic approach to managing globalization. He explores strategies in the fields of public sector reform, governmental use of technology, foreign direct investment and international trade policy, the evolving World Trade Organization, cultures of entrepreneurship, labor standards, and environmental protection.

Strategies for managing globalization are not merely to achieve and maintain dominance or competitiveness, but also to integrate the concerns voiced by globalization's harshest critics and most disenfranchised victims: ethics, equity, inclusion, physical and psychological human security, sustainability, and development. Kiggundu contends that these values, summarized in a 1999 United Nations Development report, should go hand in hand with the mantras we hear from the management literature: profitability and maximizing shareholder value, among other traditional corporate goals. Providing a broad variety of examples, from Chile's management of financial crisis to the vision statements of Botswana and Malaysia, Kiggundu delineates the many ways in which developing countries are successfully managing the vagaries of globalization.
Modern Organizations
Authors: Farazmand Ali
Published: January 2024

Farazmand and his contributors examine modern organization theory and behavior. They view organization in two ways: As an organization of society into public, private, and nonprofit sectors, and they examine the power structure and those power elites who determine policy choices and outcomes. They also look at organizing activity, such as creating institutional arrangements to perform certain functions or tasks, as well as organizational entities of all sizes.

Using a balanced approach to analyze modern organizations' managerial expectations and individual/citizen expectations and demands, the book presents a succinct analysis of theoretical and conceptual perspectives on modern organizations, their management, and their interactions with other organizations in an environment that is becoming increasingly global and integrated worldwide. Although all organizations are covered, the emphasis is placed mainly on public organizations. The book also addresses key issues of organizational change, reform, and reorganization of governments in both theoretical and empirical ways. A key text and handbook for scholars, students, researchers, and practitioners of public administration and the management of nonprofit organizations.
Mogadishu!
Authors: DeLong Kent , Tuckey Steven
Published: January 2024

Every American should read this book in order to gain a clear insight about military combat and war.

From the foreword by Ross Perot

Recommended for readers who enjoy suspenseful accounts of close combat.

Publishers Weekly

Most Americans remember…the two troubling televised images that follwed [the operation]….But there is more about that day that is told in this book and that should be known by Americans.

The Wall Street Journal

Among America's clearest memories of ongoing conflict in Somalia will certainly be the swollen, bloodied face of helicopter pilot Michael Durant, displayed on the international television news reports after his capture in Mogadishu on October 3, 1993. While the failed mission leading to Durant's imprisonment captured the rage and anguish of the world, few Americans truly understood how many U.S. Army Ranger compatriots shared Durant's fortitude and courage there. Indeed, Durant was only one member of the elite Task Force Ranger Regiment deployed to apprehend Mohammed Farrah Aidid, Somailia's most powerful warlord on the fateful October day.

Here is the little-known story of the 15 fierce, deadly hours of fighting that followed the Americans tightly calibrated attempt to target Aidid. Moment by moment, Mogahishu! recounts how this mission, intended to deflate the heart of Somali resistance, became instead a tragic showcase for the heroism and breathtaking self-sacrifice of the American servicement--and the catalyst of U.S. withdrawal of peacekeeping troops. Mogadishu! reveals while the operation produced on the most decorated military units in American history, it cost 18 of America's best-trained servicemen their lives. Using rare testimony from other military personnel, Kent DeLong offers the first complete account of how these Americans died, not for glory but for each other, far from their loved ones in a God-forsaken place called Mogadishu.
The New Asia
Authors: James David L. , Merchant Rajeev
Published: January 2024

The world's economic center is increasingly shifting from North America and Europe to Asia. This timely guide will provide businesspeople with the knowledge and understanding necessary to remain competitive and proactive in that brave new world.

To help readers better grasp the causes and effects of the ongoing tectonic shift in economic power, this book examines the 16 nations driving the explosive economic growth of Asia. It shows readers how to apply a "Five Factors" analysis to predict which Asian countries and industries will experience the most vibrant economic growth in coming years and which will present the greatest risks for international businesses. It then goes a step further, offering insights and strategies that will help businesses assess opportunities in Asia and achieve success there in the years ahead.

To help readers make those judgments, this comprehensive, practical resource includes insightful descriptions of the value systems, business practices, customs, and social characteristics of Asia and of individual Asian nations. It also exposes the intra-regional relationships of Asian countries that contribute to, or undermine, their individual economic potential and that of the region as a whole.
The New Handshake
Authors: Curtis Joan C. , Giamanco Barbara
Published: January 2024

This book offers an up-to-date and definitive explanation of how to build relationships via social media in the sales process and is a guide to encouraging sales people to embrace these revolutionary techniques.

With more than 400 million active users on Facebook alone (50 percent of whom log in on any given day), today's social media-oriented climate has redefined the way people communicate and interact. It's also changed the way consumers operate in the marketplace. Unfortunately, as a whole, sales professionals have been slow to embrace the new technology.

In The New Handshake: Sales Meets Social Media, coauthors Curtis and Giamanco present Sales 2.0, a significant expansion from selling via the traditional face-to-face or telephone sales methods. The book begins by examining the impact of the communication revolution on sales as well as the history of selling. It contains case examples that justify incorporating social media in business. The final chapters of the book describe each social network, explain how they work, and create a road map for a social media sales strategy—including how to empower salespeople to overcome their resistance to change.
A New Season
Authors: Porto Brian
Published: January 2024

This book demonstrates how colleges might retain threatened varsity programs and expand sports opportunities for women students if they replaced the current commercial model with one that emphasizes student participation. This would benefit the college students who play varsity sports, instead of benefiting the coaches, athletic directors, or over-generous boosters who dominate many programs.

In Title IX, the federal law prohibiting sex discrimination in education, schools have been handed a golden opportunity to bring fiscal sanity and academic integrity back to their campuses by once again making students, and not money, the focal point of athletic policies. This book demonstrates how colleges might retain threatened varsity programs and expand sports opportunities for women students if they replace the current commercial model with one that emphasizes student participation. This would benefit the college students who play varsity sports, instead of benefiting the coaches, athletic directors, or over-generous boosters who dominate many programs.

Reformist tinkering has done little to solve the deep-seated problems plaguing college sports. Porto argues that replacing the enormous commercial pressures corrupting college sports with a student-oriented participation model can solve these problems. Fiscal sanity, academic integrity, personal responsibility, and gender equity in college sports are possible. Faculty members can lead a broader movement to reclaim their institutions from the college sports industry. This book shows how college sports may once again be the integral part of the educational program the NCAA advertises them to be—and that they should be.
Not All Twins Are Alike
Authors: Klein Barbara
Published: January 2024

Even twins are unique. Most people idealize twins, fantasizing a close, perpetually loving relationship. Yet Klein, herself an identical twin, demonstrates that twins have complicated and intense relationships that range from over-identification or excessive closeness to profound estrangement and conflict. Most twins who are raised as individuals deal with the significant emotional pain of separation in adolescence or young adulthood, yet as mature adults can come to love and respect each other as individuals.

As Klein makes clear, the parenting that twins receive as infants and young children affects the relationships that they have with one another and with the world they choose to function in. Because parenting is a critical determinant of psychological well-being, it should be treated as a serious but manageable challenge. This book is a must-read for twins, their parents, and scholars, students, and other researchers and professionals dealing with mental health and child development.
Pakistan
Authors: Topich William J.
Published: January 2024

This single-volume work documents Pakistan's troubled history, which has led to current global insecurities and created a breeding ground for radical insurgency and terrorism.

Why is the volatile political status of Pakistan so critical to world security? How did the tribal region of northwest Pakistan become home to numerous insurgent factions, including the Pakistani Taliban and Al Qaeda? Is the government of Pakistan actively combating or facilitating terrorism and the growth of extremism? Pakistan: The Taliban, Al Qaeda, and the Rise of Terrorism addresses and answers these questions and more, providing a current and comprehensive examination of the terrorist and insurgent groups that use Pakistan as their global base of operation.

Readers of this book will better understand how the activities of terrorist groups such as the Pakistan Taliban, Lashkar–e–Taiba, and Al Qaeda in Pakistan threaten the future of the state and why the situation in Pakistan is considered by many to be more vital to American interests than Afghanistan. Author William J. Topich evaluates the changing nature of U.S. policy in the region, including analysis of policy regarding drone strikes that target various radical groups, of state stabilization options, and of ongoing United States-Pakistan relations. His assessment of Pakistan's key role in global security accounts for the country's longstanding conflict with India, the Afghanistan wars, and the impact of the attacks of September 11, 2001, and identifies possible future scenarios for Pakistan and the accompanying implications for security.
Picture Book Parties!
Authors: Hutmacher Kimberly M.
Published: January 2024

From the invitations to the suggested books, games, activities, and themed party snacks, this book makes it easy to plan a fun literacy event from start to finish.

Picture books, storytime readings, and parties are always popular with children because they find them highly entertaining. These activities can also be very educational. When children are engaged and enjoying themselves, the learning process is naturally enhanced.

Picture Book Parties! contains 25 fun, storytime party ideas that will help teachers, librarians, parents, and students celebrate popular picture books, supplying all of the ideas and guidance to have great picture book parties in a classroom, school, library, or home setting. Each of the book's chapters is dedicated to a storytime subject and party theme, containing a themed party invitation template, suggested picture books, party games, party center activities, and themed party refreshment ideas and recipes. Picture Book Parties! also includes a bonus chapter that offers a multitude of ways for teachers, librarians, and literacy coaches to connect students to their favorite authors.
Political Economy of Energy in the Southern Cone
Authors: Hira Anil
Published: January 2024

Hira explores the impact of the neoliberal revolution in Latin America, which claims the superiority of markets that are freed from government intervention and restrictions on trade and investment. He examines changes in the energy policy of the Southern Cone (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay) and finds that, contrary to what is claimed and expected, there is a great deal of state intervention that continues through regulatory policy.

All around the world, economic markets are in flux. Policies to change these markets are part of the neoliberal revolution that claims the superiority of markets freed from government intervention and restrictions on trade and investment. The general conclusion among most academic and policy analysts who study developing countries is that market liberalization is a foregone conclusion. Developing countries' choices are constrained by two primary factors: first, the burden of massive external debt that forces them to court international finance, and second, the need to gain access to the world's largest markets in Europe and/or the United States, optimally through free trade agreements. The effects of market liberalization, including deregulation, privatization, and integration, require further scrutiny.

Hira examines the effects of international market pressures on energy policy at the national, regional, and sectoral levels in Latin America's Southern Cone—Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay—who belong to the MERCOSUR common market. Contrary to what is claimed and expected, he finds that a great deal of state intervention continues through regulatory policy. He also provides an thorough set of comparative political economy case studies, along with a discussion of the MERCOSUR process with regards to energy. His analysis of the political economy of electricity and natural gas deregulation is especially relevant in the wake of the California energy crisis, the Enron debacle, and international discussions about energy deregulation. This book is of particular interest to scholars, students, and other researchers involved with Latin American economic development and energy policy.
The Politics of Peace in Mozambique
Authors: Manning Carrie
Published: January 2024

Manning examines issues of democratization and conflict resolution through the lens of the Mozambican experience from 1992-2000. Since the end of the Cold War, a formal democratization process has been at the center of virtually every negotiated peace agreement to end a civil conflict. Nearly a decade after the Rome peace accord put an end to 16 years of civil war, Mozambique stands out as one of the world's most unlikely postwar democratization success stories. What accounts for the durability of the postwar political settlement? What lessons does the Mozambican experience hold for other such cases?

Relying on original research conducted in Mozambique between 1994 and 1999, Manning argues that the country's relatively successful postwar political settlement depends upon the ability of the system to accommodate conflicting notions of democratic and system legitimacy, through routine recourse to processes of sustained elite bargaining which supplement formal democratic institutions. In building her case, Manning provides a thorough and provocative analysis of the country's civil conflict, presents ground-breaking work on the transformation of the Renamo rebel group into a political party, and the separation of the Relimo party-state into its respecive components, and he presents a clear-eyed analysis of the lessons and limits of Mozambique's postwar success. Of particular interest to scholars, students, and policymakers involved with democratization, conflict resolution, and southern African politics.
Encyclopedia of Politics, the Media, and Popular Culture
Authors: Cogan Brian , Kelso Tony
Published: January 2024

Whether it's television, radio, concerts, live appearances by comedians, Internet websites, or even the political party conventions themselves, the mixing of politics and popular culture is frequently on display. The Encyclopedia of Politics, the Media, and Popular Culture examines the people, major events, media, and controversies in eight thematic chapters and over 150 entries to provide an invaluable resource for any student, scholar, or everyday political junkie needing a comprehensive introduction to the subject.

On a typical weeknight in the United States, millions shun the traditional evening network news broadcasts and, instead, later grab their remotes to turn to Comedy Central to catch up on the political happenings of the day, delivered by the comedian Jon Stewart on the faux news program, The Daily Show. Immediately afterwards, they might stay tuned to The Colbert Report for another dosage of hilarious, fake news that, to them, comes across more honestly than the serious version they could watch on CNN. Whether it's television, radio, concerts, live appearances by comedians, Internet websites, or even the political party conventions themselves, the mixing of politics and popular culture is frequently on display. The Encyclopedia of Politics, the Media, and Popular Culture provides in-depth coverage of these fascinating, and often surprising intersections in both historical and contemporary culture.

This highly readable and entertaining encyclopedia provides a sweeping survey of the historic and ongoing interplay between politics, the media, and popular culture in eight thought-provoking chapters. The volume is enhanced with the inclusion of over 150 entries to help students and researchers easily locate more in-depth information on topics ranging from political scandals to YouTube.
Visual Culture in Freud’s Vienna
Authors: Bergstein Mary
Published: January 2024

Visual Culture in Freud’s Vienna shows how photography and film in turn-of-the-century Vienna (the birthplace of psychoanalysis) not only reflected modernist ideas already in force, but helped to bring into being what might be referred to as a “psychoanalytic imagination.”

Mary Bergstein demonstrates that visual images not only illustrated, but also engendered ways of seeing social, psychological, and scientific ideas during a formative time in the creation and development of psychoanalysis and the modern age. Indeed, she argues that visual culture initiated significant aspects of psychoanalytic thought.

Visual Culture in Freud’s Vienna examines a variety of visual materials and texts, ranging from scientific illustrations to popular “low culture” and even forms of erotica, including film. Attention is also given to women’s dresses and shoes in a social context and as they are represented in photography and circulated as fetish objects.

Bergstein maintains a commitment to women’s history and feminist inquiry throughout, particularly in her final chapter, which is devoted to the representations of women in the erotic photography and film of Freud’s Vienna. Visual Culture in Freud’s Vienna is well illustrated with images drawn from the sources discussed and makes a significant contribution to our understanding of modernism and psychoanalysis.
Curso introdução a algoritmos e lógica de programação
Authors: Rocha de Menezes Farias Fabrícia , Luz Bezerra Ana Keuly , Ferreira Lima e Silva Joselma
Published: January 2024

Com 40 horas de duração, o curso Introdução a Algoritmos e Lógica de programação aplicou a metodologia ativa Trezentos, com aulas síncronas realizadas via Google Meet, tendo o apoio de um Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem para disponibilizar o material didático e as avaliações, além de possibilitar ao(à) participante exercitar os conhecimentos apreendidos respondendo aos exercícios disponbilizados. Insta destacar que algumas adaptações necessitaram ser realizadas no Método Trezentos para atender às necessidades de aprendizagem dos(as) estudantes. O curso pretende colaborar com docentes que queiram ofertar o conteúdo de Algoritmos e temas relacionados de uma forma dinâmica e ativa, levando ao(a) estudante utilizar uma aprendizagem colaborativa, construindo um conhecimento enriquecido pelas diferentes percepções e vivências dos(as) pares. Ademais, as metodologias ativas fomentam no(a) discente esforços cognitivos intencionais, visto que ele(a) é o(a) protagonista na construção da aprendizagem, buscando a reflexão, a criticidade e, consequentemente, uma aprendizagem mais significativa. O algoritmo, em conjunto com a matemática, representa o processo ou esquema que tornou possível o mundo moderno e a criação das tecnologias digitais. Para o Técnico em Informática e áreas correlatas, como a computação, saber construir algoritmos e compreender a lógica de programação é conhecimento basilar e fundamental. Acredita-se que a formação Introdução a Algoritmos e Lógica de Programação, fundamentando-se no Método Trezentos como estratégias de ensino, pode contribuir para uma aprendizagem mais próxima da realidade do(a) estudante e do mundo do trabalho, possibilitando, assim, trazer para a formação estudantil deste(a) uma aprendizagem que o(a) faça refletir sobre seu entorno, que fomente uma formação mais global, integral e, não somente, a aquisição de saberes técnicos.
Emancipatory Poetry: The Žemaitė Square Readings as Feminist Artivism
Authors: Šakelaitė Ieva
Published: January 2024

Although contemporary Lithuanian poets and readers often claim to be apolitical, politically charged poetry or literary behavior are not always apparent and can take various forms. The article examines the annual women’s poetry readings in the Žemaitė Square during the Poetry Spring Festival as a political event. Based on Pierre Bourdieu’s literary field theory, the event can be interpreted as a collective response of feminist artivism to the established power structures. The readings provide a space for the exchange of social, symbolic, and cultural capital among the poetesses, enabling them to gain visibility and prominence within the literary field. Furthermore, the political significance of these readings emerges through the experience of emancipatory art, as defined by Jacques Rancière. The ‘distribution of the sensible’ not only establishes poetesses as political subjects but also fosters a sense of potential equality among all agents in the field. The collective experience of art engenders an aesthetic community capable of challenging prevailing power structures and envisioning possibilities that extend beyond societal norms.
“I Smile Too When I Think of You”: The Beginning of the Friendship between Bronė Jacevičiūtė-Jėčiūtė and Janina Degutytė. Intermedial Source and Initial Research of the Relationship
Authors: Šmitienė Giedrė
Published: January 2024

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The Diary That Supplements the Accounts of Fleeing Lithuania in 1944
Authors: Vanagaitė Gitana
Published: January 2024

Vytautas Osvaldas Virkau. Dienoraštis, 1944–1952, sudarytoja Dalia Kuizinienė. Vilnius: Versus, 2023, 264 p., ISBN 978-9955-829-49-2
ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN INDUSTRIAL SECTORS: A REVIEW OF TECHNOLOGIES AND POLICY MEASURES
Authors: Kenneth Ifeanyi Ibekwe  , Aniekan Akpan Umoh  , Zamathula Queen Sikhakhane Nwokediegwu  , Emmanuel Augustine Etukudoh  , Valentine Ikenna Ilojianya  , Adedayo Adefemi
Published: January 2024

The industrial sector plays a pivotal role in global economic development, but its energy consumption often leads to environmental challenges. This paper provides a comprehensive review of technologies and policy measures aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in industrial sectors. Focusing on the imperative of sustainable practices, the analysis encompasses a wide array of industries, considering diverse technological solutions and policy frameworks. Technological advancements have enabled innovative approaches to energy efficiency, ranging from process optimization and waste heat recovery to the implementation of smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 technologies. This review explores the effectiveness of these strategies in reducing energy consumption while maintaining or even improving productivity. It delves into the integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation to enhance energy management systems, ensuring a holistic approach to efficiency improvements. In parallel, the paper scrutinizes the role of policy measures in promoting energy efficiency across industries. It evaluates the efficacy of government incentives, regulatory frameworks, and international collaborations in driving the adoption of sustainable practices. The analysis considers case studies from different regions, highlighting successful policies that have led to significant energy savings and emissions reduction in the industrial sector. Furthermore, the paper discusses the challenges and barriers hindering the widespread implementation of energy-efficient technologies. It emphasizes the need for a supportive policy environment, financial incentives, and collaborative efforts between governments, industries, and research institutions to overcome these challenges. This review provides a nuanced understanding of the current landscape of energy efficiency in industrial sectors. By synthesizing technological advancements and policy measures, it offers insights into the multifaceted approach required to achieve sustainable energy practices in the industrial domain. The findings presented in this paper contribute to the ongoing discourse on mitigating the environmental impact of industrial activities while fostering economic growth

Keywords: Energy, Policy measures, Sustainable Energy, Environmental Impact, Industrial Activities, Review.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE: A COMPARATIVE REVIEW IN CANADA, USA, AND AFRICA
Authors: Emmanuel Augustine Etukudoh  , Ahmad Hamdan  , Valentine Ikenna Ilojianya  , Cosmas Dominic Daudu  , Adefunke Fabuyide
Published: January 2024

This research paper comprehensively analyzes electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Canada, the USA, and Africa. Examining technological landscapes, regulatory frameworks, funding mechanisms, and socio-environmental impacts, the study reveals key trends and challenges. The technical overview encompasses Level 1, Level 2, and DC fast charging, focusing on interoperability and advancements. Government grants, public-private partnerships, and international funding drive infrastructure funding, fostering job creation and economic growth. The analysis reveals diverse cultural and behavioral factors influencing EV adoption, emphasizing the need for tailored communication strategies. The future envisions ultra-fast charging, wireless technologies, and smart ecosystems, demanding collaborative solutions to grid capacity and standardization challenges. This research contributes valuable insights for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and researchers, guiding the sustainable development of EV charging infrastructure globally.  

Keywords: Electric Vehicles, Charging Infrastructure, Sustainability, Socioeconomic Impact.
Surface mass balance and climate of the Last Glacial Maximum Northern Hemisphere ice sheets: simulations with CESM2.1
Authors: Bradley Sarah L. , Sellevold Raymond , Petrini Michele , Vizcaino Miren , Georgiou Sotiria , Zhu Jiang , Otto-Bliesner Bette L. , Lofverstrom Marcus
Published: January 2024

Abstract. The Last Glacial Maximum (LGM, from ∼26 to 20 ka BP) was the most recent period with large ice sheets in Eurasia and North America. At that time, global temperatures were 5–7 ∘C lower than today, and sea level ∼125 m lower. LGM simulations are useful to understand earth system dynamics, including climate–ice sheet interactions, and to evaluate and improve the models representing those dynamics. Here, we present two simulations of the Northern Hemisphere ice sheet climate and surface mass balance (SMB) with the Community Earth System Model v2.1 (CESM2.1) using the Community Atmosphere Model v5 (CAM5) with prescribed ice sheets for two time periods that bracket the LGM period: 26 and 21 ka BP. CESM2.1 includes an explicit simulation of snow/firn compaction, albedo, refreezing, and direct coupling of the ice sheet surface energy fluxes with the atmosphere. The simulated mean snow accumulation is lowest for the Greenland and Barents–Kara Sea ice sheets (GrIS, BKIS) and highest for British and Irish (BIIS) and Icelandic (IcIS) ice sheets. Melt rates are negligible for the dry BKIS and GrIS, and relatively large for the BIIS, North American ice sheet complex (NAISC; i.e. Laurentide, Cordilleran, and Innuitian), Scandinavian ice sheet (SIS), and IcIS, and are reduced by almost a third in the colder (lower temperature) 26 ka BP climate compared with 21 ka BP. The SMB is positive for the GrIS, BKIS, SIS, and IcIS during the LGM (26 and 21 ka BP) and negative for the NAISC and BIIS. Relatively wide ablation areas are simulated along the southern (terrestrial), Pacific and Atlantic margins of the NAISC, across the majority of the BIIS, and along the terrestrial southern margin of the SIS. The integrated SMB substantially increases for the NAISC and BIIS in the 26 ka BP climate, but it does not reverse the negative sign. Summer incoming surface solar radiation is largest over the high interior of the NAISC and GrIS, and minimum over the BIIS and southern margin of NAISC. Summer net radiation is maximum over the ablation areas and minimum where the albedo is highest, namely in the interior of the GrIS, northern NAISC, and all of the BKIS. Summer sensible and latent heat fluxes are highest over the ablation areas, positively contributing to melt energy. Refreezing is largest along the equilibrium line altitude for all ice sheets and prevents 40 %–50 % of meltwater entering the ocean. The large simulated melt for the NAISC suggests potential biases in the climate simulation, ice sheet reconstruction, and/or highly non-equilibrated climate and ice sheet at the LGM time.
The value of wake steering wind farm flow control in US energy markets
Authors: Simley Eric , Millstein Dev , Jeong Seongeun , Fleming Paul
Published: January 2024

Abstract. Wind farm flow control represents a category of control strategies for achieving wind-plant-level objectives, such as increasing wind plant power production and/or reducing structural loads, by mitigating the impact of wake interactions between wind turbines. Wake steering is a wind farm flow control technology in which specific turbines are misaligned with the wind to deflect their wakes away from downstream turbines, thus increasing overall wind plant power production. In addition to promising results from simulation studies, wake steering has been shown to successfully increase energy production through several recent field trials. However, to better understand the benefits of wind farm flow control strategies such as wake steering, the value of the additional energy to the electrical grid should be evaluated – for example, by considering the price of electricity when the additional energy is produced. In this study, we investigate the potential for wake steering to increase the value of wind plant energy production by combining model predictions of power gains using the FLOw Redirection and Induction in Steady State (FLORIS) engineering wind farm flow control tool with historical electricity price data for 15 existing US wind plants in four different electricity market regions. Specifically, for each wind plant, we use FLORIS to estimate power gains from wake steering for a time series of hourly wind speeds and wind directions spanning the years 2018–2020, obtained from the ERA5 reanalysis dataset. The modeled power gains are then correlated with hourly electricity prices for the nearest transmission node. Through this process we find that wake steering increases annual energy production (AEP) between 0.4 % and 1.7 %, depending on the wind plant, with average increases in potential annual revenue (i.e., annual revenue of production, ARP) 4 % higher than the AEP gains. For most wind plants, ARP gain was found to exceed AEP gain. But the ratio between ARP gain and AEP gain is greater for wind plants in regions with high wind penetration because electricity prices tend to be relatively higher during periods with below-rated wind plant power production, when wake losses occur and wake steering is active; for wind plants in the Southwest Power Pool – the region with the highest wind penetration analyzed (31 %) – the increase in ARP from wake steering is 11 % higher than the AEP gain. Consequently, we expect the value of wake steering, and other types of wind farm flow control, to increase as wind penetration continues to grow.
Հայոց գրավոր մշակույթի համալիր թվայնացումը՝ որպես պետական զարգացման գրավական
Authors: Hovhannisyan Gayane
Published: January 2024

At different stages of the development of civilization, the languages that could make the transi-tion to the new technologies of science and communication have flourished and developed. The article discusses several conceptual issues dedicated to the issue of the continuity of Armenian written culture and introduces the steps towards the digitization of Armenian, both taken and anticipated. Armenian written culture, from epigraphy to the present state, is the result of the concerted efforts of scientists who are dedicated and deeply aware of the challenges thrown by time and their supporting governors and businessmen. We must create conditions so that our language gets the opportunity to adapt to the changes dictated by the environment and new media and promote it to develop in the new digital con-ditions of communication because it is the direct repository of our linguistic consciousness and self-awareness. In the first part of the article, parallels are drawn between the Industrial Revolution and the stages of written culture development. The second part presents the projects and initiatives that have been launched toward the digitization processing of the Armenian language and corpora.
Reconfiguraciones memoriales sobre el terrorismo de Estado durante los años de ascenso de las derechas en Argentina (2008 -2019)
Authors: Salvi Valentina , Messina Luciana
Published: January 2024

En Argentina, tras la reapertura de los juicios por delitos de lesa humanidad y en el marco de una creciente polarización política entre el kirchnerismo y el antikirchnerismo se produjo, desde 2008 en adelante, una reconfiguración de las disputas en el campo de las memorias sobre el pasado dictatorial. En esos años comenzó a emerger un conjunto heterogéneo de discursos, actores y prácticas que confluyó en el cuestionamiento de la narrativa memorial sobre el pasado reciente sostenida por los organismos de derechos humanos y elevada a política de estado durante los gobiernos kirchneristas (2003-2015). Durante el gobierno de la Alianza Cambiemos (2015-2019), estos discursos, actores y prácticas adquirieron mayor visibilidad y proyección en el espacio público a través de declaraciones públicas e iniciativas gubernamentales impulsadas por algunos de sus funcionarios. El interés de este artículo es dar cuenta de una reconfiguración en el escenario de disputas a partir de la conformación de una nueva trama memorial que cuestiona y tensiona los sentidos y representaciones sobre el pasado dictatorial. En efecto, el objetivo es comprender qué rememora del pasado y qué modos de elaboración propone, cómo redefine los límites de lo que puede ser dicho y visibilizado en una determinada relación de fuerzas, y cuáles son las continuidades y rupturas respecto de momentos anteriores. El entrecruzamiento de estos elementos permitirá, en suma, comprender la dinámica compleja de construcción de memorias sobre el terrorismo de Estado entre 2008-2019 en el marco del ascenso de fuerzas políticas de derechas en Argentina.
Esrar Kullanım Bozukluğu Tedavisinde Kullanılan İnternet Tabanlı Psikososyal Müdahale Programları: Bu Programların Etkinlikleri ve Sınırlılıkları
Authors: FİDAN ACAR Özlem
Published: January 2024

This review focuses on the internet-based psychosocial intervention methods used in the treatment of cannabis use disorder, reviewing their effectiveness and limitations in light of the available information. Cannabis use disorder contributes to both physical and mental health issues, as well as high healthcare costs. In recent years, various internet-based psychosocial interventions have been developed for treating this condition. These interventions can be categorized into three main groups: self-help and educational programs, mobile applications and gamified interventions, and peer support with community-based platforms. Studies indicate that these internet-based psychosocial interventions could be an effective alternative for the treatment of cannabis use disorder. Their strengths include the potential to reduce the frequency and amount of cannabis use, their flexible and accessible nature, and the ability to reach a broad user base. However, limitations such as technological access and digital literacy issues, data security and privacy concerns, discrepancies in demographic and cultural diversity, and challenges in long-term follow-up and sustainability are evident, particularly in cases of severe psychological disorders or situations requiring immediate intervention. While the results of relevant research are promising, there have been a limited number of randomized controlled trials conducted. Keywords: Cannabis, Cannabis use disorder, Internet-based psychosocial interventions.
Estimating the Impact of Adaptive Capacity on Vulnerability in Nepal
Authors: Bista Raghu Bir
Published: January 2024

The adaptive capacity of households is an effective instrument for minimizing climate change-induced vulnerability. Varying adaptive capacity across different income and socio-strata of households make different vulnerability impacts. This paper assesses the impacts of adaptation capacity on household susceptibility index and ranks in Nepal employing an explorative method. In the explorative method, the household vulnerability index as a composite index and multiple regression model are analytical methods. The data set is collected from the questionnaire survey of 642 households in the Sotkhola Water Basin Gadhi, Lekhagaon, and Kunathari through a regression model. As a result, a flood disaster is terrible more than a landslide. By cluster, its intensity is deeper in Gadhi than in Kunathari and Lekhagaon in terms of destruction of assets and non-assets. Total income loss magnifies household vulnerability 7 times deeper. The distribution of vulnerability level falls to poor households three times more than rich households in accordance with headcount poverty and food sufficiency poverty measures. The composite index shows adaptive capacity plays a key role in household vulnerability. Therefore, adaptive capacity is an instrument of resilience to household safety and welfare. In the context of poverty alleviation, preparedness, and climate change initiatives, this result will be valuable to improve the adaptive capacity of the socioeconomically vulnerable population for disaster and climate resilience, further development, and future disaster risk management policy implications.
Итоги археологических исследований в районе дома № 13 по ул. Зелёной в г. Полоцке
Authors: Соловьёв Александр Александрович
Published: January 2024

Представлены итоги археологических исследований, проведённых в ходе прокладки трассы водопровода по ул. Зелёной на территории современного района Заполотья. Непосредственно в изученном культурном слое артефакты отсутствовали, однако большой интерес представляли выявленные материковые ямы, которые содержали ценные археологические материалы. На основании интерпретации выявленных объектов и в ходе изучения участков стратиграфии культурного слоя сделаны выводы о заселённости западной части территории современного района Заполотья и её роли в топографии Полоцка в XVI–XVIII вв.
Эвакуация детей Дома ребёнка имени К. Н. Самойловой в июне 1941 года
Authors: Машнюк Георгий Анатольевич
Published: January 2024

Рассматривается вопрос истории эвакуации Дома ребёнка имени К. Н. Самойловой в июне 1941 года из города Полоцка на основе воспоминаний участников тех событий и опубликованных документов советских органов власти. Показана личная роль П. С. Портновой, заведующей Домом ребёнка, в проведении эвакуации, которая помогла сохранить жизни всем воспитанникам на протяжении всего периода эвакуации.
ЩОДО СТІЙКОСТІ ОБ’ЄКТІВ КРИТИЧНОЇ ІНФРАСТРУКТУРИ В УМОВАХ НАДЗВИЧАЙНИХ СИТУАЦІЙ ТА ВОЕННИХ ЗАГРОЗ
Authors: Кулєшов М.М.
Published: January 2024

В статті розглянуті проблемні питання забезпечення стійкості критичної інфраструктури України в умовах сучасного безпекового середовища. На основі наявної нормативно – правової бази, з зазначеного питання, визначені основні складові стійкості функціонування об’єктів критичної інфраструктури паливо – енергетичного сектору, сектору промисловості та системи життєзабезпечення в умовах надзвичайних ситуацій та воєнних дій. Підкреслена необхідність подальшої розбудови системи забезпечення стійкості функціонування об’єктів критичної інфраструктури.
УЧАСТЬ ДЕРЖАВИ У НАВЧАННІ ДІТЕЙ ПОЖЕЖНІЙ БЕЗПЕЦІ: ЕКСКУРС ДО ІСТОРІЇ ПИТАННЯ
Authors: Черкашин О.В. , Щербак С.М. , Жилін С.В.
Published: January 2024

У статті представлено історію навчання дітей пожежній безпеці протягом 1910-1994 років. З`ясовано етапи формування соціально-педагогічних передумов пожежно-профілактичної та виховної роботи з дітьми у сфері пожежної безпеки, виникнення та подальший розвиток формування у молодших школярів знань, умінь та навичок у сфері пожежної безпеки. Виявлено та обґрунтовано причину відновлення актуальності проблеми формування у молодших школярів знань про пожежну безпеку наприкінці XX – початку XXI століття.
Use of Mapping Technologies to Study the Spatial Distribution of Malaria Incidence in Vietnam
Authors: Nguyen Thi-Quynh , Cao Thi-Hien
Published: January 2024

Background: Malaria is one of the major public health issues globally. Malaria infection spreads through mosquito bites from infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. This study aims to apply mapping technologies to investigate the spatial distribution of malaria cases and incidence in Vietnam.
Materials and Methods: Malaria cases in 2019 were first collected from the websites of the Vietnam Ministry of Health (VMH). The incidence of malaria will be then computed. The histogram is employed to study the distribution of malaria cases and incidence. Mapping technologies is then used to study the spatial distribution of malaria cases and incidence. In addition, a scatter plot is also used to investigate the relationship between population density and the incidence of malaria. Finally, results and findings will be discussed and summarised.
Results: the study results showed that the highest rate of malaria infection was detected in Gia Lai, followed by Phu Yen, Dak Lak, and Binh Phuoc. Areas of high malaria infection rates were mainly concentrated in rural areas in the south-central region having with high vegetation coverage. Whereas, areas with no or low malaria infection rates were mainly concentrated in urban areas in the northeastern and southeastern regions of Vietnam. In addition, there was a negative correlation between population density and the incidence of malaria.
Conclusion: It can be concluded that the combination of histograms, mapping technologies and a scatter plot prove their effectiveness in the study of malaria. Findings in this study provide an insight into how to apply mapping technologies to study and prevent the spread of such an infectious disease as malaria.

Keywords: Spatial distribution, Malaria cases, Malaria incidence, Histogram, Scatter plot, Mapping technologies.
Les meilleurs (droits de réponse) sont les plus courts mais l’humour a ses limites
Authors: Jonas Dupraz Louis Wéry et
Published: January 2024

L’année 2022 fut pour les tribunaux suisses une année maigre en termes de décisions concernant des atteintes à la personnalité par les médias. Deux arrêts fédéraux ont cependant retenu notre attention : une affaire à travers laquelle le TF a dû démêler diverses critiques afin de déterminer si ces dernières visaient le directeur sportif d’un club de football ou le club lui-même, et un droit de réponse jugé pas assez concis par les tribunaux pour pouvoir être publié.
Herpes simplex virus infection
Authors: Sheshrao Chavan Gayatri , D. Khaire Rahul
Published: January 2024

Two of the most prevalent human viruses worldwide, herpes simplex virus type 1 and type 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2, respectively), cause a variety of diseases, including cold sores, genital herpes, herpes stromal keratitis, meningitis and encephalitis. The intrinsic, innate and adaptive immune responses are key to control HSV, and the virus has developed mechanisms to evade them. The immune response can also contribute to pathogenesis, as observed in stromal keratitis and encephalitis. The fact that certain individuals are more prone than others to suffer severe disease upon HSV infection can be partially explained by the existence of genetic polymorphisms in humans. Like all herpesviruses, HSV has two replication cycles: lytic and latent. During lytic replication HSV produces infectious viral particles to infect other cells and organisms, while during latency there is limited gene expression and lack of infectious virus particles. HSV establishes latency in neurons and can cause disease both during primary infection and upon reactivation. The mechanisms leading to latency and reactivation and which are the viral and host factors controlling these processes are not completely understood.
छत्तीसगढ़ के लोक जीवन में हाना का महत्व
Authors: कुमार साव यशवंत
Published: January 2024

छत्तीसगढ़ के लोक जीवन में हाना का विशेष स्थान है | ‘हाना’ जिसे लोकोक्ति भी कहा जाता है यह लोक के दीर्घकालिक चिंतन, अनुभव और ज्ञान का परिणाम है | हाना विशेष परिस्थिति में उपजे वाक्य होते हैं जो अत्यंत प्रभावी होते हैं | सहज सरल होने के साथ ही गंभीर से गंभीर बात को कम शब्दों में व्यक्त करने की इसमें क्षमता होती है | हाना लोक का मार्गदर्शन करती है इसमें लोक व्यवहार, धर्म, दर्शन, शिक्षा सभी का समावेश होता है | छत्तीसगढ़ के लोक जीवन में जिसे अक्षर ज्ञान भी नहीं है वे सभी अपनी बात को और अधिक प्रभावी, तर्कसंगत और प्रामाणिक बनाने के लिए हाना का प्रयोग करते हैं |