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Evaluation of the Phytochemical Composition and Antibacterial Efficacy of Momordica balsamina and Luffa aegyptiaca Leaf Extracts
Authors: Giwa Muhammad Shehu , Ibrahim Basira , Musa Fatima , Abdallah Emad M.
Published: January 2025

Article
Evaluation of the Phytochemical Composition and Antibacterial Efficacy of Momordica balsamina and Luffa aegyptiaca Leaf Extracts

Muhammad Shehu Giwa 1, Basira Ibrahim 1, Fatima Musa 1, and Emad M. Abdallah 2,3,*

1 Department of biological sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, College of Science, Computing and Engineering, Kaduna State University, Kaduna 800283, Nigeria
2 Department of Biology, College of Science, Qassim University, Qassim 51452, Saudi Arabia
3 Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, INTI International University, Nilai 71800, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
* Correspondence: emad100sdl@yahoo.com

Received: 21 September 2024; Revised: 7 October 2024; Accepted: 2 November 2024; Published: 17 January 2025

Abstract: The current study evaluated the antibacterial activities of methanol leaf extracts from Momordica balsamina and Luffa aegyptica against clinical isolates of Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi, and Escherichia coli. Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of various bioactive compounds, including alkaloids, flavonoids, and tannins, while anthraquinones were absent. Both extracts demonstrated significant antibacterial activity, particularly against Gram-negative bacteria (S. typhi), with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) as low as 12.5 mg/mL and minimum bactericidal concentrations (MBC) of 25 mg/mL for M. balsamina, and MIC of 12.5 mg/mL and MBC of 50 mg/mL for L. aegyptica. These findings suggest that these plants have potential as sources of antibacterial agents, warranting further pharmaceutical investigation.
Optimizing flowable sand concrete with seashells waste and ceramic waste for improved mechanical and durability properties
Authors: Hadjadj Moussa , Guendouz Mohamed , Boukhelkhal Djamila , Benatallah Loubna , Hamraoui Somia
Published: January 2025

This study paper investigates the robustness of flowable sand concrete (FSC) incorporating seashell waste (SW) and ceramic waste (CW) for sustainable development in the construction industry. This study explores the impact of SW and CW on the mechanical and durability properties of FSC, with particular attention to its role as a cement and sand substitute, respectively. The research assesses the performance of FSC when seashell waste powder (SWP) is used as a 5% and 10% replacement for cement and when CW is substituted for sand at levels of 20%, 40%, and 60%. Findings reveal that incorporating SWP positively affects the rheological properties, necessitating weak dosages of superplasticizer (SP) to achieve desired flow characteristics. However, despite the challenges of using CW, formulations containing CW show significant improvements in mechanical strength and a reduction in void content and water absorption. These results highlight the potential of seashell waste and ceramic waste to enhance the mechanical and durability performance of FSC, making it a viable option for optimizing concrete mixtures, though careful consideration of its impact on workability is required. This study offers valuable insights into optimizing FSC mixtures with seashell waste and ceramic waste to balance rheological behavior and mechanical for sustainable FSC design.
Reabilitação protética em Odontopediatria: revisão de literatura
Authors: Vieira Maria Fernanda Sousa , Rabelo Jadiel Alves , Assunção Cleaide Ataide Lima , Ladeira Lorena Lúcia Costa , Costa Susilena Arouche
Published: January 2025

A reabilitação protética em crianças pode ser indicada em diversas situações, as mais recorrentes são em casos de perda precoce de dentes decíduos por cárie ou trauma e em casos de agenesias. O objetivo desse estudo foi revisar a literatura acerca das principais indicações bem como as recomendações para a reabilitação protética em Odontopediatria. A busca por artigos científicos foi realizada entre fevereiro e março de 2024, nas bases de dados National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health (PubMed), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) e Google Acadêmico. Para a busca por artigos científicos, utilizou-se os descritores em português: reabilitação protética ou prótese dentária e Odontopediatria ou crianças, e os descritores em inglês: prosthetic rehabilitation or dental prothesis and Pediatric dentistry or children. A triagem envolveu a leitura inicial do título e do resumo dos artigos. Como resultado, a reabilitação protética surge como uma aliada para a resolução de problemas ocasionados pela perda dentária precoce tais como má-oclusão, problemas mastigatórios, degradação progressiva do osso alveolar e alterações no desenvolvimento natural dos dentes permanentes, de modo a garantir a manutenção da saúde bucal e o desenvolvimento natural da oclusão da criança. A reabilitação protética ajuda a restabelecer as funções do sistema estomatognático, contribuindo para elevar a autoestima e qualidade de vida das crianças, bem como na prevenção de futuros problemas.
THE FREQUENCY OF WOUND INFECTION WITH PARA-UMBILICAL INCISION VERSUS INTRA-UMBILICAL INCISION FOR LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY
Authors: HAQ TU , KHAN N , TABASUM T , TABASUM S , KABIR T , ULLAH A
Published: January 2025

The elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy, also known as minimally invasive cholecystectomy is regarded as the treatment of choice for surgical treatment of symptomatic patients with cholecystolithiasis. Objective: To measure the frequency of wound infection when laparoscopic cholecystectomy is performed by Para-Umbilical Incision versus Intra-Umbilical Incision. Methods: This randomized controlled trial was conducted in the Department of General Surgery, Federal Government Services Hospital, Islamabad, over six months. Patients who met the inclusion criteria were identified, and informed consent was obtained from either the patients themselves or their guardians. Demographic information, including name, age, weight (in kilograms), and address, was recorded to facilitate follow-ups, along with a detailed history of pre-existing medical conditions. Results: A total of 200 patients were enrolled in the study, with mean age of the participants in Group A was 42.5 ± 8.3 years, while in Group B, it was 41.8 ± 9.1 years. Group A comprising 45 males and 55 females, and Group B having 50 males and 50 females (p > 0.05). Similarly, the mean BMI was not significantly different between the groups, with 26.4 ± 3.1 kg/m² in Group A and 26.2 ± 3.3 kg/m² in Group B (p > 0.05). The frequency of wound infections was significantly higher in Group A (para-umbilical incision) at 14% compared to Group B (intra-umbilical incision) at 5%. This difference was statistically significant, with a p-value of 0.03, indicating a lower risk of wound infections associated with intra-umbilical incisions. Conclusion: It is concluded that the intra-umbilical incision is associated with a significantly lower frequency of wound infections compared to the para-umbilical incision in laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
MYOCARDIAL FLOW RESERVE MEASUREMENT USING CADMIUM ZINC-TELLURIDE SINGLE PHOTON EMISSION COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY MYOCARDIAL PERFUSION IMAGING AND RELATION TO ANGIOGRAPHIC CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE
Authors: ASLAM S , ASLAM U , AHMED K , ASLAM S , KALEEM M , ASLAM S
Published: January 2025

The addition of Myocardial flow reserve (MFR) to Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI) by using Cadmium Zinc Telluride (CZT) camera for screening of CAD may improve high-risk patient identification and diagnostic performance. Objective: This study aimed to assess the severity of coronary artery disease using MFR by SPECT MPI and comparing it with angiography finding. Methods: It was a cross-sectional study which was carried out in Armed Forces institute of cardiology and National Institute of Heart Diseases, Rawalpindi from June to Oct 2024. The myocardial flow reserve was calculated using Cadmium Zinc Telluride with 99mTc-sestamibi as radiotracer using SPECT MPI. Disease severity was also assessed using coronary angiography. Chi-square and Fischer exact test was applied for cross-tabulation. Kappa statistics was used to determine the level of agreement between the procedures. P-value less than 0.05 was taken as statistically significant. Results: The 100 patients with mean age of 64.90 + 3.60 years. The mean myocardial blood flow at rest is 1.06 + 0.18 mL/g/min, and at stress is 2.42 + 0.74 mL/g/min. The Myocardial flow reserve mean was 2.23 + 0.52 mL/g/min across sample of study. There is no association between CAD severity determined by SPECT MPI and demographic factors (p > 0.05). Coronary artery disease severity determined by Myocardial flow reserve (MFR) using SPECT MPI and angiography showed statistical significance with p-value of <0.001 and strong agreement with kappa value of 0.784, suggesting MPI SPECT a valuable tool for determining coronary artery disease severity. Conclusion: Cadmium Zinc Telluride gamma camera in SPECT MPI is a user-friendly, non-invasive and low-dose dynamic modality which provides a role of effective indicator of CAD. Myocardial reserve flow played significant role in determination of coronary artery disease severity, suggesting lower the mean myocardial reserve flow the higher the severity of the coronary artery disease. The association between them is also independent of the patient demographics, traditional risk factors and cardiovascular health of the patients, which make SPECT MPI as an independent alternative viable option for diagnosis of CAD.
Research on the Construction of an Evaluation System for College Student Party Building Work Based on Quantitative Methods
Authors: Si Fan , He Yuhan
Published: January 2025

The party-building work for college students is of great significance, as it is a crucial component of higher education party building, concerning the cultivation of socialist builders and successors, and occupies a key position in the development of the Party. However, current research on its quality evaluation is insufficient. This study focuses on this issue and aims to construct a scientifically effective evaluation system. By reviewing related literature, the concepts and research status of party building in colleges are clarified, revealing deficiencies in existing evaluation systems regarding indicator selection, evaluation methods, and dynamic adaptability. The research design constructs an evaluation system framework from four dimensions: organizational work of party building, activity implementation, party member cultivation, and the role exertion of party members. The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) is applied to determine indicator weights, with samples selected based on the principles of diversity and representativeness. Questionnaires are distributed through various channels, and multiple statistical analysis methods are employed to validate the system. The results show clear weight distributions for each dimension, with satisfactory outcomes from confirmatory factor analysis and regression analysis. However, the system still faces issues such as the operability of indicators needing improvement, unreasonable weight distribution, and insufficient consideration of dynamics and innovation. Future research can further advance by strengthening dynamic update mechanisms, applying emerging technologies, and enhancing inter-university cooperation.
Application and Effectiveness of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language
Authors: Yang Chao , Wei Xin , Xue Lifan
Published: January 2025

This study investigates the application and effectiveness of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) in Chinese as a Second Language (CSL) education. The study explores whether task-based learning, which prioritizes real-life communication and contextual language use, can enhance students' language proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. A total of 40 non-native Chinese speakers, ranging from beginner to intermediate proficiency levels, participated in a 12-week study, divided into an experimental group using TBLT and a control group using traditional grammar-based instruction. The study employed a combination of pre- and post-tests, classroom observations, and participant surveys to collect data. Results showed significant improvements in the experimental group, particularly in speaking and listening skills, with a 25% increase in overall language proficiency, compared to only a 10% improvement in the control group. Additionally, cultural tasks integrated into TBLT lessons helped students gain deeper insights into Chinese culture, enhancing their cultural competence alongside their linguistic abilities. The findings suggest that TBLT is an effective pedagogical approach for improving CSL learners' language skills and fostering a greater understanding of Chinese culture, although challenges remain in terms of task design and teacher training.
From the Look to Mitsein: Sartre's Description and Vision of Relations with Others
Authors: Ding Quanwen
Published: January 2025

Sartre's identification of the presence of others begins with the analysis of shame, through which others are defined as syntheses of objecthood and subjectivity. In this context, others form a fundamental relationship with me by looking at me. Others exist in tandem with me as both object and subject, exerting a decentering effect on my existence. Furthermore, others compel my being-for-itself to be redefined by my being-in-itself. Consequently, I develop two concrete relationships with others: one involves transcending the specificity of others, while the other involves assimilating the specificity of others to my own. However, both types of relationships are destined to fail due to the inherently conflictual nature of interpersonal interactions. The coexistence of "we" arises from the interplay between myself and others, wherein "we" can jointly serve as both subject and object. Nevertheless, this "we" relationship remains secondary to the conflictual dynamic between myself and others. Achieving harmony and equilibrium with others requires transcending one's natural state and pursuing mutual recognition of each other's freedom.
Research on online mixed palletizing strategy of robotic arms for multi-SKU scenarios
Authors: Jin Guigen , Ding Xiaoxia , Jin Dian
Published: January 2025

In intelligent warehousing and transportation processes, the centralization of material units significantly enhances storage and handling efficiency. Among these, the centralized unitization of material pallets is in high demand and widely applied in practical operations. In multi-SKU scenarios, achieving efficient palletizingparticularly online mixed palletizingposes a major challenge in logistics operations. This process aims to save manpower while ensuring operational efficiency. To address this issue, this paper presents a combined heuristic algorithm that integrates an anthropomorphic heuristic algorithm with a greedy algorithm incorporating local perturbations. The proposed approach accounts for constraints such as mass, volume, center of gravity, non-overlapping placement, and stability. Experimental results demonstrate that this algorithm effectively resolves the palletizing challenges for multi-SKU goods, significantly reducing space waste.
Journey of Operational Weather Forecasting in India
Authors: Sen Dr. P. N. , Chug Sunny , Bandgar Arti
Published: January 2025

India Meteorological Department (IMD) was established in 1875. Its mandate was to study climate and weather of India as a whole and to issue storm and other warnings and daily weather forecast.  IMD issues Cyclone Forecasts and Warnings; Day to day Forecasts, Medium Range and Extended Range and Long Range Forecasts; Forecast for Aviation activities; Nowcasting; Quantitative Precipitation Forecast for Flood warning etc. Initially, forecasting was done by Synoptic and Statistical methods. Nowadays, forecasts are issued using Numerical methods.  Surface and upper air data along with Radar and Satellite data are used in forecasting work. How the forecasting work evolved in the last one hundred fifty years has been described in this paper.
EVOLUTION OF SATELLITE METEOROLOGY AND ITS FUTURE SCOPE- INDIA’s PERSPECTIVE
Authors: BHATIA R.C. , MITRA A. K.
Published: January 2025

During last six decades satellite-based systems have evolved into a very powerful tool for observing earth and its atmosphere. Their prodigious areal coverage combined with capability of very frequent observations over a given area makes them ideal platform for a wide variety of vital observations of atmosphere and the processes that manifest into weather phenomenon on the earth. Developmental efforts initiated in the early stage at NASA, USA have culminated into availability of sophisticated instruments of various types which measure radiation in different spectral ranges of the electromagnetic spectrum. Using appropriate Electro-Optical systems with scanning capabilities on board satellites, large areas of the earth can be viewed. Such measurements can be converted to pictures of earth’s cloud cover as well as profiles of temperature and humidity on a global basis using a system of satellites in different orbits. Such unique capabilities of satellites have enabled weather forecasters to make a realistic assessment of the present state of the atmosphere with a three-dimensional perspective. When combined with more frequent observations, evolution of weather systems at various spatial and temporal scales can be seen with a high precision. Satellite systems have therefore revolutionized the science of weather forecasting. As a result of all these developments the weather forecasting services all over the world have improved considerably, particularly during the last two decades. Data and products generated from number of satellites are also assimilated in the NWP based models to generate forecast charts for operational use by weather forecasters. There is a positive impact of assimilating satellite products in the model based forecast charts. Particularly, data from two sensors AMSU-A and IR based Hyperspectral sounders on polar satellites, are found to have large impact as compared to all other types of sensors. INSAT series of Indian Geostationary satellites started from early 1980s, have made significant contributions to the weather forecasting services of India Meteorological Department. Like some of the currently operational Geostationary meteorological satellites of the other countries, future generations of INSAT satellites are also planned to be equipped with advanced payloads like multi-spectral imagers, lightning imagers and IR based Hyperspectral sounders.
Evolution of surface meteorological observations systems in India.
Authors: Mali Dr. R R
Published: January 2025

The article describes the developments that led to the establishment of the Surface meteorological Observation systems in India Meteorological Department (IMD). IMD is continuing upgrade & modernize the surface meteorological instrument network through the last 150 years in the service of the nation.
Evolution of Agromet Advisory Services in India
Authors: Rathore L. S. , Ghosh Kripan , Singh K. K.
Published: January 2025

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Evolution of Radar Meteorology in India and the latest trends
Authors: BHAT G. S. , VIVEKANANDAN J. , PRADHAN D.
Published: January 2025

Weather radar is an indispensable tool in the continuous monitoring and warning of extreme events including tropical cyclones and thunderstorms. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has been operating radars since 1949. The evolution of radar meteorology in India may be divided into three broad phases, namely, the 1950s (phase-I), then up to the year 2000 (phase-II), and thereafter (phase-III). During phase-I, radars were imported and installed in cities to aid aircraft operations. Photographs of radar scopes were analysed to provide a broad understanding of temporal evolution and spatial extent of precipitating clouds in different parts of the country and seasons. During phase-II, storm warning (X-band) and cyclone warning (S-band) radars with more power and range were installed, and some of them were indigenous. Phase-III ushered in the era of digital Doppler weather radars in India. Interfacing between numerical models and radars started in phase-III including assimilation of radar winds and model verification. Installation and operation of weather radars outside IMD also started in phase-III. Important areas where more work needs to be done include a well-trained workforce in radar meteorology, radar calibration and data standardization, radar area coverage and networking, algorithms for quantitative precipitation estimation using polarimetric products, assimilation of radar products in numerical models, research on cloud physics and dynamics, applications of AI/ML in storm and severe weather nowcasting.
The History of Climate Services in IMD
Authors: Mukhopadhyay B , Chattopadhyay Rajib , Sreejith O. P. , Ghosh Kripan
Published: January 2025

IMD was created to act as the nodal agency in the country on weather and climate matters. This article broadly covers the journey of Climate Services becoming a separate branch with direct linkages to sectoral applications and is not an exhaustive documentation. Notionally, weather and climate differ in the former being a time specified information and the latter a statistical description valid for a certain duration of time. Both, however, refer to geophysical phenomena which impact life as individuals and collective societies. Climatic experiences have for ever lived through memories influencing human activities but in modern times physical observations have been recorded systematically and extensively subjected to mathematical and statistical treatment. This allowed societal applications to be done in objective manner. Of particular interest are the climate effects on agriculture, water resources, health, energy production and safety with respect to climate hazards. Climate services pertain to variability of climate over different periods of time including the changes due to anthropogenic effects. This had made applications of climate knowledge very critical. A framework within which these services need to function are also indicated here.
Evolution of Cyclone Monitoring and Forecasting System in India: A review
Authors: MOHAPATRA M. , SHARMA M. , PATTANAIK D. R.
Published: January 2025

Two severe cyclonic storms hit the east coast of India in quick succession causing enormous loss of human lives and property – the first one struck Kolkata in October and the second one struck Machilipatnam in November, 1864. Concerned with these disasters, the Government appointed a committee in 1865 to formulate a scheme to develop a cyclone warning system, especially for Kolkata part to begin with. Since then, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) moved ahead in a very systematic manner in different stages to address all components of early warning system (EWS) including enhancement of observational network, development of infrastructure & organizational set up, communication system, modeling, monitoring & prediction of tropical cyclones (TCs), introduction & implementation of new technology for monitoring, forecasting and warning services along with continuous upgradation of standard operating procedure. As an outcome, the IMD could achieve zero death in Gujarat state during TC Biparjoy (June 2023) and less than 100 deaths due to any TC not only in India but also in the 13 countries bordering the Bay of Bengal (BoB) and the Arabian Sea (AS) in last decade. All these have resulted in overall improvements in socio-economic conditions in the region and also earned name & fame not only to IMD but also to India. This manuscript provides an insight into various phases in the development of Cyclone Warning System in India.
Limitations and opportunities of using Hotmaps online heat atlas in heat energy planning
Authors: Csontos Csaba , Harmat Ádám , Campos José , Munkácsy Béla
Published: January 2025

Rationalising the production and use of thermal energy would be the key to energy transition. However, in most rural areas heat planning and just transition is challenging. Energy geography solutions such as innovative online heat atlases, like Hotmaps are valuable tools for estimating household heat demand at municipality level. The aim of this study was twofold, firstly to validate the Hotmaps database with the help of field-obtained actual consumption data and to determine its usability for local thermal energy planning. Secondly to develop and test a complex methodology supporting the definition of a heating energy mix in a highly diverse landscape and energy mix in a Hungarian rural study area facing coal phase-out. The results confirmed that settlements with residential heat demand above 5,000 MWh/a could rely on the Hotmaps, however, mapping the local heating energy mix can only be done by field data collection, especially where the ratio of the solid fuels is over 50%. The heating energy mix can vastly vary even within a small geographical area which underlines the importance of in-situ rural energy mapping and makes clear the need to develop such complex but replicable methodologies as this paper has.
Estimating the influential impact share of reducing household energy consumption across different sectors aimed at increasing cumulative profits in Iran: A non-linear programming optimization approach
Authors: Abbasi Godarzi Ali , Abdi Rokni Khadijeh
Published: January 2025

Energy intensity is one of the most important energy feature that has a dramatic value in energy system of Iran. Indeed, Iran is one of the most energy intensive countries in the world and its main reason is related to high energy consumption in household section. In this article, we present a non-linear model that considers three scenarios in management of household energy demand reducing. Therefore, a rational percentage of energy consumption reduction in the household sector, which firstly eliminates the imbalance between energy production and consumption, and secondly, derives a rational amount of profit from various reduction scenarios, will be presented. The mentioned rational profits in this article are obtained from three scenarios. In the first scenario, it is assumed that the percentage reduction in household energy consumption will be allocated to reducing energy demand in the industrial sector, resulting in profits from value-added creation in this sector. In the second scenario, all benefits from reducing energy consumption in the household sector will be devoted to energy exports, yielding profits from this source. Finally, in the third scenario, the reduction in energy consumption will lead to a decrease in energy supply and consequently a reduction in energy supply costs. To conduct a comprehensive study, a combination of the mentioned scenarios has also been modeled and investigated. The model results indicate that with a 25% reduction in household energy consumption in the 2024-2034 timeframe, the energy imbalance will be eliminated, and allocating 5% of this reduction entirely to the industrial sector will result in profits equivalent to $164.18 billion. However, it should be noted that in the considered combined scenarios, the greater the share of the first scenario, the higher the resulting profit, and the optimal point is achieved in the first scenario.
Identifying Risk Factors of Children Who Suffered Physical Abuse: A Systematic Review
Authors: Flaherty Alexandra , Ghandour Samir , Mirochnik Karina , Lucaciu Andreea , Nassour Nour , Kwon John Y. , Harris Mitchel B. , Ashkani-Esfahani Soheil
Published: January 2025

Background:

Approximately 25% of children in the United States experience child abuse or neglect, 18% of whom are physically abused. Physicians are often in a position to differentiate accidental trauma from physical child abuse. Therefore, the aim of this study was to review recent literature for risk factors associated with physical child abuse.

Methods:

In this systematic review, three electronic databases were searched for articles published in the past 10 years, using the terms “abuse,” “risk factors,” and “children,” with associated variations. A total of 1,568 articles were identified. A sequential screening process was conducted by two independent reviewers in each phase, and 63 articles were included in the final analysis. Data extraction was conducted, and a narrative synthesis was conducted.

Results:

Sociodemographic risk factors of physical child abuse were younger age, male sex, African American or Hispanic race, nonprivate insurance, lower income, and lower maternal education. Other risk factors reported were previous reports of child abuse, birth defects, and developmental, musculoskeletal, intellectual, or mood disorders. Clinical and radiographic signs possibly indicative of child abuse included subdural hematoma, traumatic brain injury, retinal injury, bruising, superficial skin injury, lung injury, and fracture in skull, femur, clavicle, humerus, and foot.

Conclusion:

The results of this systematic review provide insights into the potential risk factors that should be considered when assessing a child for physical abuse in the health care setting.
Relevance of Street Commercial Advertising Language (Chisinau City)
Authors: Molea Viorica
Published: January 2025

This article examines certain aspects of commercial street language in the city of Chișinău, with a particular focus on suggestions and pragmatic-stylistic functions relevant to engaging potential customers. It highlights the extensive potential of language to "captivate" through its intrinsic properties or through remarkable combinations that stimulate intellectual engagement. Noteworthy are the inherent stylistic features of specific lexical and structural elements, as well as grammatical forms that convey diverse, surprising, and playful meanings, alongside original verbal combinations born of artistic imagination. Commercial street advertising utilizes a broad spectrum of linguistic resources, aiming to capture attention or, at the very least, evoke curiosity in potential buyers. Moreover, this form of advertising intersects with other disciplines such as culture, psychology, and marketing. One of the most effective methods for showcasing products in street advertising is the adaptation of language to contemporary vocabulary trends, notably loanwords, which hold particular appeal for younger audiences seeking novelty and unconventional modes of expression in society. The study concludes that street advertising language incorporates both rhetorical and persuasive elements with clearly defined stylistic functions — emphasizing emotional resonance and aesthetic appeal — as well as pragmatic elements rooted in utility and necessity, rather than sensitivity.
Metaphor and the “Poetic” (De)nomination of Specialized Things
Authors: Mincu Eugenia , Macovei Dorina
Published: January 2025

The essence of metaphor lies in the understanding of one concept through terms that express other notions. In the mechanism of constructing specialized languages, metaphor is one of the most common ways of shaping reality, and metaphorization is a cognitive phenomenon that involves universal epistemological mechanisms at the conceptual level. Metaphor is fundamental in the denomination of specialized objects, as it develops and connects complex or abstract concepts, ensuring better understanding and accessibility of terms. The diachronic perspective and etymologization are approaches that allow for the elucidation of the origin of a metaphorical term, tracing its linguistic and cultural evolution, and interpreting its semantic nuances. The "poetic" nature of metaphorical thinking transforms experiences and concepts into an art of expressing specialized matters and creates spiritual connections in the perception of universal reality. This explains the interdisciplinary nature of metaphorical terms.
The Variability of the Terms of Linguistic Analysis and Their Daily Reception
Authors: Pavel Claudia
Published: January 2025

This paper explores the variability of linguistic analysis terms and their reception in everyday life, focusing on how specialized terminology influences communication and understanding among different social groups. Linguistic analysis terms often originate from academic discourse, where they serve precise functions within theoretical frameworks. However, when these terms permeate everyday language, their meanings can shift, leading to varying interpretations among individuals with different levels of familiarity with the concepts. This variability can create barriers to effective communication, as individuals may struggle to grasp the intended meaning of terms that have been adapted or simplified in casual contexts. Through qualitative analysis of conversational data and interviews, this study examines how these terms are employed in daily interactions and the extent to which they are understood by non-experts. It highlights the role of context in shaping comprehension and the impact of educational background on the reception of linguistic analysis terminology. Furthermore, the paper discusses the implications of this variability for language education, suggesting that greater awareness of these dynamics can enhance teaching strategies and improve communication across diverse audiences. Ultimately, this research underscores the importance of adapting linguistic analysis terms for broader accessibility, advocating for a more inclusive approach to language that acknowledges the fluidity of meaning in everyday use. Understanding how these terms are received in everyday life is crucial for fostering effective communication and bridging the gap between academic linguistics and public discourse.
For an Illustrated World - the Story of Mănușa. Techniques and Methods in Digitizing Children’s Books
Authors: Ovadiuc Ana-Maria
Published: January 2025

The article proposes an insight into the art of the European illustration of the sec. 19th and 20th centuries, how they interacted with the texture and visual solutions that the artists of those times discovered and developed. I focused my interest on a well-known story in the eastern European region, The Glove, a story in Ukrainian folklore, in this case the book illustration for children and illustrators, illustrating over time this story, considering that the school of illustration is relevant from that period, for research on the above-mentioned topic. The Art of Illustration after the 20th Century and the 21st Century, characterized by breaking the norms of classicism, and a new way through the redefinition of new space and chromatic units. The book illustration area for children is enriched by new attributes: shape, color or line. The book illustration of this period has a special charm due to the hand-drawn illustration. Stories from Eastern Europe sometimes have a common core, given by good neighborliness, hospitality, and generosity. The resulting icon-text, -a mixture of image and text- delights young readers with book pages full of flavor and color.
The concept of dream as aspiration in English, French and Romanian proverbs
Authors: Sulic Oana
Published: January 2025

The present article focuses on the representation of dreams as aspirations in a selection of proverbs in the English, French, and Romanian linguistic pictures. Proverbs, as the embodiment of collective wisdom, often convey deeply rooted cultural beliefs regarding the pursuit of personal and collective goals. We begin our study by exploring the theoretical frame of paremiology, focusing on the researchers’ cognitive linguistic approach to proverbs, namely Neal Norrick, Richard Honeck and Jeffrey Welge, Gerd Antos and Anna Lewandowska and, finally, Wolfgang Mieder. We employ in our study the cognitive- prototypical scenario proposed by the researcher Anna Wierzbicka, an analysis through the lens of semantic primes which are defined as fundamental concepts that form the basis of human understanding and expression across various languages and cultures. This research method sheds light on both the universal and cultural specific elements of these proverbs, offering insights into how each language portrays the idea of pursuing one's dreams and how different cultures conceptualize dreams as aspirations and the individual’s potential of achieving them.
Cultural Perspectives for the Concepts of Success and Unsuccess in Romanian, English and French Proverbs
Authors: Balan Oana
Published: January 2025

This article explores the concepts of success and unsuccess in Romanian, English and French linguistic cultures through the lens of paremiology and cognitive linguistics. Proverbs are presented as repositories of a community’s wisdom, which often reflect culturally embedded models oriented toward achievement or failure. Analysing the proverbs related to success and unsuccess in the three languages mentioned above, the study also uncovers universal and specific cultural, historical and cognitive frameworks that shape perceptions of personal or collective accomplishments obtained through patience and perseverance, work ethic and meritocracy, wisdom and experience. The investigation probes the underlying metaphors and conceptualizations that allow insights into the different ways these concepts are understood and used across these linguistic and cultural contexts.
From LED to IoT, Optimizing Interior Design and Energy Efficiency through Lighting Technologies
Authors: Matcan-Lisenco Inga
Published: January 2025

This study explores the impact of artificial lighting and emerging technologies, such as LED, OLED, and IoT, on interior design and energy efficiency in public spaces. The research highlights how modern lighting solutions affect space perception, visual comfort, and user well-being. The study employs descriptive and analytical methods to compare traditional and modern solutions, focusing on lighting customization and optimizing energy consumption through intelligent and sustainable technologies. It proposes practical solutions for designers and architects, suggesting the adoption of energy-efficient technologies and smart lighting solutions, such as adaptive lighting for multifunctional spaces. Recommendations also include exploring the psychological impact of lighting and integrating sustainable lighting solutions into the future of interior design.
DEVELOPMENT OF A LOW-COST AND ACCESSIBLE HAND TREMOR REHABILITATION GAME FOR UNHEALTHY PATIENTS
Authors: Saminu S. , Yahaya S.A. , Adewale A.O. , Muniru I.O. , Ajibola T.M. , Ibitoye M.O. , Usman H.M.
Published: January 2025

Hand tremor rehabilitation for unhealthy patients is often hindered by the high costs and limited accessibility of traditional methods. This study addresses these challenges by developing "Fidgy," an affordable and engaging game-based rehabilitation system designed for Android tablets. The game was created using FIGMA for design and Flutter with Dart for coding, focusing on improving hand-eye coordination and muscle control through interactive gameplay with varying difficulty levels. The game was deployed on Android Tablet with graphical user interface to access audio and video settings, start the game, select difficulty, select level, Display the scoreboard and exit the game options. This study was evaluated using Thirteen participants (seven males and five females). Testing revealed that healthy patients achieved near-maximum taps with minimal time (average 31.2 seconds per level in easy mode), while unhealthy patients faced significant delays (average 45.4 seconds per level) and lower tap counts, reflecting their motor impairments. The results indicate that "Fidgy" can effectively support rehabilitation by offering a cost-effective and adaptable solution, potentially enhancing accessibility and patient outcomes in hand tremor therapy.
CASSON FLUID FLOW WITH HEAT SINK AFFECTED BY SYMMETRIC WALL TEMPERATURE AND CONCENTRATION CONDITIONS
Authors: Hamza M.M. , Bello S.R. , Ibrahim Yazid , Bello Abdulkarim , Tasiu Ahmad
Published: January 2025

The problem of Casson fluid flow with heat sink impacted by symmetric wall temperature and concentration conditions has been investigated in this research. The leading equations of the formulated problem are solved analytically using the theory of simultaneous ordinary differential equations. The influence of several dimensionless factors relevant to the momentum, energy, mass diffusion, frictional force, heat transfer and mass transfer rates are investigated and depicted using illustrative graphs. It has been discovered that increasing the Casson fluid and heat sink values significantly reduces the fluid’s velocity and temperature. The existence of symmetric wall temperature and concentration substantially influences flow development and reversal. Casson fluids is commonly used in many notable technological and industrial properties, such as synthetic lubricants, specific oil paints, biological fluids, diverse polymer solutions to mention few. There are some features that defy comprehension when analyzed solely through lens of the Newtonian flow problem. Consequently, utilization of the non-Newtonian fluid motion is more productive.
Risk Management and Hedging Techniques in Islamic Finance: Addressing Market Volatility without Conventional Derivatives
Authors: Adams Olayinka Abiola- , Azubuike Chima , Sule Aumbur Kwaghter , Okon Richard
Published: January 2025

Risk management is a critical component of financial stability, yet Islamic finance faces unique challenges in this area due to its strict adherence to Sharia principles, which prohibit the use of conventional derivatives such as futures, options, and swaps. These instruments are often deemed speculative and involve gharar (excessive uncertainty), which conflicts with Islamic ethical guidelines. As a result, Islamic financial institutions must develop alternative, Sharia-compliant techniques to hedge against market volatility and manage risks effectively. This review explores innovative approaches to risk management in Islamic finance, emphasizing strategies that align with its foundational principles of risk-sharing, ethical investment, and asset-backed transactions. Key techniques include the use of Wa’ad (unilateral promises) to create risk mitigation structures, Tawarruq (commodity Murabaha) for managing liquidity, and Ijarah-based contracts as alternatives to conventional interest rate swaps. Additionally, leveraging fintech innovations such as blockchain and AI-driven platforms offers new avenues for enhancing transparency, real-time risk assessment, and compliance with Sharia principles. Case studies from regions like Southeast Asia and the Middle East demonstrate the successful application of these methods, particularly in currency hedging and managing interest rate risks. The review concludes that while Islamic finance faces limitations in utilizing conventional financial derivatives, it possesses a unique potential to develop robust, ethical risk management frameworks that not only align with global financial stability goals but also promote sustainable and socially responsible investments. Embracing innovative techniques and digital solutions will be crucial in expanding the capabilities of Islamic financial institutions to compete in a volatile global market.
A Study on the Adaptation of My Fair Lady from Pygmalion from the Perspective of Linda Hutcheon’s Adaptation Theory
Authors: Wang Mengyi
Published: January 2025

Adaptation can give a classic work a contemporary flavor, thus giving it a new vitality. Nowadays, with the continuous enrichment of the practice of adaptation, the theoretical value of Linda  Hutcheon’s A Theory of Adaptation, as a pioneering work in the field, has become more and more prominent. The purpose of this paper is to use Linda Hutcheon’s adaptation theory to analyse the film My Fair Lady, which is adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s drama Pygmalion. Through combining the core points of adaptation theory, it will analyse the adaptationss of the scenes and the functions of music addes in this work, and then discuss the adaptation strategy from the drama text to the film.
Research on the effect and mechanism of digitalization in bridging the urban-rural income gap
Authors: Yin Zhentao , Hu Bangjie , Zhao Rou
Published: January 2025

In the context of solidly promoting common prosperity, narrowing the income gap between urban and rural areas is an important element in realizing common prosperity in China. In recent years, with the continuous development of the digital economy, the impact of the digital economy on the urban-rural income gap has become a hotspot of concern for all walks of life. Accelerating the construction of digital infrastructure to help narrow the urban-rural income gap is an important strategic direction for comprehensively promoting rural revitalization in the new era. The relationship between the development of digital technology and the urban-rural income gap shows an inverted "U" shape. In the short term, the development of digital technology may exacerbate the urban-rural income gap, but in the long term, its sustained development will help narrow the gap between urban and rural areas. In promoting the digitalization process in the future, the Government should pay more attention to expanding the breadth of its application, introducing relevant preferential policies for the central and western regions, and encouraging the sharing of infrastructure in developed regions, so as to more effectively contribute to the narrowing of the urban-rural income gap, and solidly promote the common prosperity of the entire population.
Catalytic Brokerage: A New Paradigm for Xinxiang Talents to Participate in the Construction of Rule of Law Villages
Authors: Jian Luyi
Published: January 2025

This study focuses on the new paradigm of catalytic brokerage mechanism in the construction of rule of law in rural areas, and conducts in-depth exploration based on field observations of the integration of "township elites+five governance" in Y Village, Huzhou City. Starting from the current perspective of grassroots governance, this article first reviews the evolution of brokerage mechanisms. Through a survey of 411 villagers (including 265 new rural elites) in Y village, the dynamic process of new rural elites from returning home to embedding into the rural governance system is described in detail. The unique operational mechanism of catalytic brokerage is analyzed within the framework of "state society" interaction. By comparing and analyzing the transformation of brokerage mechanisms from protective, for-profit, dual to catalytic, we can effectively address the challenges of rural governance and promote the modernization transformation of rural areas.
A Cultural and Historical Study of the Character Maggie in Dancing at Lughnasa
Authors: Wu Xiaoyan
Published: January 2025

Dancing at Lunasha is the most prestigious masterpiece of the 1990s by contemporary Irish theater master Brian Friel. Through a close reading of the text, combined with the analysis of the contemporary context, this paper examines the characterization of Maggie, the second sister in the play, from multiple dimensions, and at the same time excavates the cultural connotations projected on her by the playwright. In her family relationships, Maggie reflects the qualities of the mother figure in the Irish literary tradition. The multiple predicaments suffered by her and other family members are a disclosure of the difficult historical situation of the Irish nation in the early twentieth century. Meanwhile, Friel also uses the character of Maggie to implicitly express his attitude towards Irish culture in the nineties, conveying the idea of embracing and promoting ancient Celtic culture and tolerating heterogeneous cultures in order to reshape the unique Irish national cultural identity.