bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Design and development of a quadcopter UAV for high-altitude operations in tropical monsoon rainforest climates: A case study in the hilly region of Assam
Authors: PINTO Allen
Published: February 2025

Abstract. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are aircraft that do not carry humans and rely on aerodynamic forces for lifting. These vehicles can be equipped with lethal or non-lethal payloads and remotely operated or automatically controlled. The following paper focuses on the extensive use of UAVs at higher altitudes and in tropical monsoon rainforest climates. To achieve this, the study area was selected for its hilly climate, as it is highly susceptible to flooding and other emergencies. In such situations’, unmanned vehicles are invaluable for providing emergency services. The proposed UAV design is a quadcopter featuring 4 motors for improved lift. The microprocessor used was Pixhawk 4 (PX4), which is a widely used and customizable device preferred by many researchers. The propellers utilize an NACA 4412 airfoil, a set of data which provides the necessary information for designing a UAV suitable for the hilly region's conditions.
Dynamic characteristics analysis of a beam with distributed spring and mass system
Authors: BAIG Shabaz
Published: February 2025

Abstract. Dynamic characteristics analysis of structure is a very old and almost 5 to 6 decades old area of research. Many attempts have been made by many research in establishing the mathematical model to demonstrate a suitability of the model for a specific application. In open literature, plenty of literatures are available in the area of simple beam structures including Analytical model and Finite Element model. When it comes to structure attached with lumped masses, discrete springs and damper still many research work is going on. The present work reports the finite element based mathematical model with a provision to incorporate the discrete spring and mass in the structure. A systematic parametric study is conducted considering the range of springs and masses, individually and in combination, extracted the dynamic characteristics like natural frequency and mode shapes. Limited experimental results are reported supporting the results obtained by the finite element method approach which is an important addition to knowledge.
Lethality analysis of SS 304 spherical fragments on 2mm thick steel 1006 target plate
Authors: SHARMA Piyush
Published: February 2025

Abstract: The work focuses on impact analysis of SS 304 spherical fragments on Steel 1006 target plate. The objective of the study is to analyze the effect of fragment mass, impact velocity and obliquity angle on behaviour and damage mechanism when SS 304 spherical fragments, impact a Steel 1006 target. The lethality of impact is evaluated by analyzing the target volume erosion, projectile volume erosion and residual velocity of the fragments after impact. The FE model is made in LS DYNA, using Johnson-Cook strength and damage model coupled with Gruneisen EOS and erosion surface to surface contact to simulate the impact scenario. The results are useful for designing protective structures against fragmented projectiles and for assessing the vulnerability of structural components to impact events.
Determination of Tourist Bus Fares in Batu City Based on Ability to Pay, Willingness to Pay, and Vehicle Operating Cost
Authors:   Civil Engineering Department, Universitas Brawijaya, 65145, Indonesia, Ismail Mochammad Suhaji , Wicaksono Achmad ,   Civil Engineering Department, Universitas Brawijaya, 65145, Indonesia, Wicaksono Agus Dwi ,   Civil Engineering Department, Universitas Brawijaya, 65145, Indonesia
Published: February 2025

Batu City often experiences traffic congestion. This congestion is caused by the road network in Batu City needing to be proportional to the number of vehicles present. Therefore, breakthroughs (innovations) are required to reduce traffic jams and make it easier for tourists visiting Batu City to reach tourist areas. However, attention must be given to several important factors, including the community's preference for using the Batu City Tourist Bus and the Willingness to Pay (WTP), Ability to Pay (ATP), and Vehicle Operating Costs (BOK) to determine a fare that aligns with these aspects. The method used is a quantitative approach with frequency distribution analysis techniques, Willingness to Pay (WTP) analysis, Ability to Pay (ATP) analysis, and Vehicle Operating Costs (BOK) analysis. The study results show that 71% of tourists are interested in using the tourist bus, mainly because of the ease and comfort of travel, cost efficiency, tourism development, and flexibility. The tourist bus fare based on ATP is IDR 64,397, and the fare of the two routes based on WTP is IDR 24,219 and IDR 24,730. Then, on the BOK calculation, the fare is IDR 54,972 and IDR 45,450. Therefore, the determined fare for the Batu City Tourist Bus for a single round trip is IDR 30,000, with a government subsidy for the tourist bus's BOK amounting to IDR 329,520,297 per year. This study's results are expected to serve as a consideration for the Batu City Government in determining the fare for the Batu City Tourist Bus.
Optimization of the Number and Type Composition of Houses in Housing Development Using the Simplex Method (Case Study: Pesona Arjuna Residence, Malang Regency)
Authors:   Civil Engineering Department, Universitas Brawijaya, 65145, Indonesia, Abdullah Ali , Suharyanto Agus ,   Civil Engineering Department, Universitas Brawijaya, 65145, Indonesia, Suryo Eko Andi ,   Civil Engineering Department, Universitas Brawijaya, 65145, Indonesia
Published: February 2025

The rising population in Indonesia has led to an increasing demand for housing, presenting opportunities and challenges for property developers. Although luxury homes yield higher profits, most consumers favor affordable housing. This study aims to optimize the quantity and type composition of homes in Pesona Arjuna Residence, Malang Regency, using the Simplex Method to maximize profits. Developers need to balance market demand and government regulations, which require including affordable and middle-income homes alongside luxury units. The Simplex Method is applied in this study to determine the ideal composition of housing units by factoring in key constraints such as available land, production costs, and market demand. The findings reveal that houses in buildings 12 type A, 18 type B, and 23 type C yield the highest profitability. The Net Present Value (NPV) of Rp 610,940,579.76 at a 10% discount rate confirms the project’s financial success, while the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 13.49% indicates a solid annual return on investment. A Benefit-Cost Ratio (BCR) of 1.617 further supports the project’s financial viability, though careful consideration of market fluctuations and risks is advised. This research contributes to sustainable urban planning by offering a flexible approach to housing development, enabling developers to better adapt to market trends and optimize profits while addressing community housing needs.
Size-specific predictors for malignancy risk in follicular thyroid neoplasms: A machine-learning analysis and literature review (Preprint)
Authors: Yang Wenyu
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

Surgeons often face challenges in distinguishing between benign and malignant follicular thyroid neoplasms (FTNs), particularly for small tumors, until diagnostic surgery is performed.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to identify the size-specific predictors for malignancy risk of FTNs preoperatively.

METHODS

A retrospective cohort study was conducted at Peking University Third Hospital in Beijing, China, from 2012 to 2023. Patients with a postoperative pathological diagnosis of follicular thyroid adenoma (FTA) or carcinoma (FTC) were included. FTNs were classified into small- and large-sized categories based on the cutoff value of tumor diameter derived from spline regression, which indicated the turning point of malignancy risk. We identified the 5 most important predictors from 22 variables including demography, sonography, and hormones, using machine learning methods. We also calculated odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) for these predictors in both small- and large-sized FTNs. To synthesize existing evidence on this topic, a literature review of clinical guidelines and research papers was conducted.

RESULTS

Altogether, we included 1494 FTNs, comprising 1266 FTAs and 228 FTCs. FTNs with a maximum diameter smaller than 3.0 cm were grouped as small-sized (n = 715), while those with larger diameters were categorized as large-sized (n = 779). In the small-sized group, tumors appearing macrocalcification [OR (95%CI): 2.90 (1.50, 5.60)], peripheral calcification [4.50 (1.50, 13.00)], or in younger patients [1.33 (1.05, 1.69)] showed a higher malignancy risk. In the large-sized group, tumors presenting a nodule-in-nodule appearance [3.30 (1.30,7.90)] exhibited a higher malignancy risk. In both groups, lower TSH levels [small-sized FTNs: 1.49 (1,20, 1,85); large-sized FTNs: 1.61 (1.37, 1.96)] and larger mean diameter [small-sized FTNs: 1.40 (1.10, 1.70); large-sized FTNs: 1.50 (1.20, 1.70)] were associated with the malignancy risk of FTNs. Our review identified a research gap in using tumor size thresholds as a stratification factor for assessing malignancy risk in FTNs before diagnostic surgery, which is not addressed by current clinical guidelines or existing literature.

CONCLUSIONS

This study identified size-specific predictors for malignancy risk in FTNs, highlighting the importance of stratified prediction based on tumor size.

CLINICALTRIAL

This study has been registered publicly.
The Impact of Digital Education on Innovation Performance of Postgraduate Students
Authors: Su Mengyuan , Shen Yuhan
Published: February 2025

[Purpose/significance] With the deepening of a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, the higher education has received more and more attention, especially in the context of current digital economy. According to the current development of the management, it is urgent to use the digital education, which is closely connected to digital technology. The study verified the contribution of higher education to the innovative performance of postgraduate students entering the workforce so as to provide a scientific reference for the high education in China. [Method/process] We collected data 221 graduate postgraduate from Zhejiang Gongshang University in China, then used SPSSAU to test our hypotheses, investigated the relationship among digital education, digital competency and innovation performance.[Result/conclusion] The results showed that digital education has a significant positive impact on intelligence competence, intelligence competence has also a significant positive impact on innovation performance of postgraduate students just entering the workforce within five years. The conclusion of this article can be apply to both improve the effectiveness of graduate education and the employee innovation performance.
A Study on the English Translation of Geographical Imagery in Li Bai’s Poetry from the Perspective of Geographical Translation Theory
Authors: Long Xiarui
Published: February 2025

Li Bai is an inimitable and distinctive poet in the ancient time of China. His poetry fill with numerous geographical imagery, carrying rich emotions and cultural characteristics. This paper explores the translation strategies of geographical imagery in Li Bai’s poetry from the perspective of translation geography. By analyzing representative translations, the study examines how the emotions and cultural connotations behind geographical imagery are preserved or transformed during cross-cultural communication. This research aims to provide new theoretical insights into the translation of Li Bai’ poetry, advancing the Chinese culture and poetry to the world.
The Impact of Oil Prices Shocks on Stock Market Performance-Examination for Six European Countries and India
Authors: Mu Qianyu
Published: February 2025

This study employs a Vector Auto-regressive model to analyses how oil price impact real stock returns, comparing oil-importers (Italy, Spain, Finland, France, UK, and India) and exporter Norway. Focusing on six European nations, it examines regional systematic responses, contrasting with prior European analyses using national oil prices. The results show a statistically significant impact on stock market return for Norway, Italy and Spain, while show an insignificant impact for India, Finland, the UK and France. Besides, this study found that the responds of stock return on oil shocks are differ depend on the nature of economy and European countries show more responsive crude oil shocks than emerging market India.
Methods and Advances in Behavioral Assessment of Spinal Cord Injury in Mice
Authors: He Quanxin , Liang Li , Zhou Zhilai
Published: February 2025

Spinal cord injury (SCI) refers to the direct or indirect external factors that cause the spinal cord to be damaged, and various sensory, motor and sphincter disorders, abnormal muscle tone, and pathological reflexes appear in the corresponding segments of the injury. Behaviorology is for research. The responses made by individual animal groups and animal communities to adapt to changes in the internal and external environments, and behavioral assessment is one of the important means to judge the extent of spinal cord injury and measure the efficacy of treatment. At present, clinical SCI is still very different from animal models, so a complete and objective motor evaluation system is needed. This paper systematically evaluates the motor function evaluation methods and their respective advantages and disadvantages of various SCI mouse models, and publishes research The user selects appropriate models and evaluation methods according to the needs of experimental therapies.
THE ROLE OF CULTURE AND ESP IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIALISTS
Authors: Tenieshvili Anna
Published: February 2025

As it is known culture is divided into the following sub-fields: national culture, professional culture and organizational culture. National culture conditions collective mental programming or “software of the mind” (Hofstede, 2001), i.e. the way of thinking of people of one and the same nation and, consequently, professionals belonging to this nation. Organizational culture specifies norms of behavior of professionals of one certain field from organizational point of view. Professional culture conditions ways of behavior of specialists in professional situations. English for Specific Purposes in combination with professional culture are very important means for creating common model of professional of certain field, thus ensuring the basis for unification of professionals from all over the world, in this way making significant contribution to globalization. Professional culture in combination with English for Specific Purposes can become effective means for developing communicative skills in professionals.On the examples of absolutely different fields of human activity such as Medical and Maritime fields, we can see that due to professional culture medical specialists from all over the world have very much in common. Knowledge of Latin for Medicine, that can be considered to be the earliest example of Language for Specific Purposes, became important supplemental basis for this unification. In 1980s the English language was officially recognized as working language of maritime field. This fact as well as common professional culture significantly contributed to globalization of maritime field. Consequently, professional culture and English for Specific Purposes make significant contribution to development of model of professionals eligible for employment on the international level. Therefore, in the present article we offer consideration of syllabi for different ESP courses that would contain “culture” elements. Successful development of such syllabi that could be compiled on the global level would make significant contribution to globalization of different fields of human activity and could simplify the process of preparation of specialists in ESP both at higher educational institutions and international specialized companies on the international level. Practical implementation of this approach would be especially important for countries like Georgia that do not have significant experience in preparation of specialists who would be eligible for international employment.
FORMER LES FUTURS ENSEIGNANTS À L'EXPLOITATION INTERDISCIPLINAIRE DU TEXTE LITTÉRAIRE EN CLASSE DE FLE. LE CAS DE LA ROUMANIE
Authors: Porumb Anca
Published: February 2025

Les enseignants de FLE commençant leur carrière après la parution de Cadre européen commun de référence pour les langues travaillent avec des manuels qui en respectent les principes. Une lecture, dirions-nous, superficielle du Cadre bannit très vite le texte littéraire du processus d’enseignement-apprentissage du FLE. Considéré trop traditionnel, celui-ci est remplacé par d’autres supports didactiques censés développer mieux les compétences de compréhension et de production orales et écrites chez des élèves vus comme des acteurs sociaux.Le présent article se propose de présenter notre expérience et les provocations rencontrées en tant que formateur des futurs enseignants de FLE en Roumanie en nous intéressant surtout à l’évolution des manuels de FLE publiés dans notre pays et à leur influence sur la façon d’envisager le texte littéraire en classe de français, notamment les manuels numériques où l’interdisciplinarité plutôt que la transdisciplinarité apparaît pour la première fois.
LE POUVOIR MÉMORIEL DU MUR OU L’IMPOSSIBLE TRÊVE DE L’OUBLI DANS L’OCCUPPATION DES SOLS DE JEAN ECHENOZ
Authors: Meftahi Majda
Published: February 2025

Notre lecture de L’occupation des sols a pour sujet l’exploration du rapport perceptif qu’entretiennent l’architecture et l’oubli avec le deuil. L'objet de notre analyse est donc double : il consiste à montrer comment l'oubli éclaire notre réflexion sur le deuil, et comment le deuil enrichit l'oubli à travers l'expérience de l'effacement. Nous avons préféré partir des perceptions suscitées par l’oubli afin de creuser le déploiement de ses résonances narratives, temporelles et affectives chez Fabre et son fils Paul interrogeant la restitution de « l’union perdue » au portrait de la défunte. L’oubli transparaît, notamment, dans sa représentation du mur qui s’affirme dans les limites symboliques du geste se situant entre vision et action. Partant de cette consubstantialité du regard et du geste nous verrons en quoi et comment l’acte de gratter le mur, à la fin du récit, y est perçu tel un dilemme moral qui force à penser et à voir dans la mémoire un consentement à l’oubli.
TRADUIRE L’INTRADUISIBLE : L’ADAPTATION DANS LA TRADUCTION ADMINISTRATIVE ET JURIDIQUE SUR DES EXEMPLES DE DOCUMENTS FRANÇAIS ET SERBES
Authors: Popović Nataša , Vilić Ivana
Published: February 2025

Cet article vise à identifier et examiner les difficultés dans le processus de traduction de documents administratifs et juridiques du français vers le serbe et vice versa, notamment celles qui concernent les concepts nouveaux ou inexistants dans la langue cible. Notre analyse est fondée sur la théorie de la pertinence (Sperber & Wilson 1989) et s’appuie sur un corpus constitué d’exemples issus des traductions officielles de documents français et serbes. La technique de traduction la plus utilisée est l’adaptation qui s’impose comme nécessaire pour rendre la traduction compréhensible au destinataire. Il existe également une corrélation entre le degré de différences organisationnelles entre les systèmes des deux pays et la traduction de certains termes : plus les différences dans l’organisation des systèmes administratifs et juridiques sont grandes, plus la technique d’adaptation est présente.
SUR LA PERCEPTION DANS LA LITTÉRATURE FRANÇAISE MÉDIÉVALE : LA REPRÉSENTATION DES CINQ SENS DANS LES TEXTES DIDACTIQUES
Authors: Panić Marija
Published: February 2025

Le présent article examine la présence des sens et de la perception dans les textes didactiques français en langue vulgaire, datant du XIIIe siècle : le Bestiaire du pseudo-Pierre de Beauvais, Le Bestiaire d’Amour de Richard de Fournival, l’Image du monde de Gossouin de Metz et Placides et Timéo de l’auteur anonyme. Étant donné que la littérature didactique puisait dans les sources antiques et bibliques, le corpus examiné manifeste clairement ces traits ; toutefois, la disparition de l’allégorie des textes didactiques, qui s’est initiée à cette époque, a laissé également les traces. Sans être le sujet à part dans le corpus analysé, les sens et la perception réapparaissent comme thèmes, liés surtout à l’acquisition du savoir.
ANALYSE DES ACTIVITÉS PHONÉTIQUES SUR LA PROSODIE DANS LES MANUELS DE FLE (NIVEAU A1) UTILISÉS EN 5E ANNÉE DE L’ENSEIGNEMENT PRIMAIRE EN SERBIE
Authors: Lazarević Ana , Radusin-Bardić Nataša , Sauvage Jérémi
Published: February 2025

L’enseignement-apprentissage de la prosodie du français chez les locuteurs serbophones est une thématique bien développée dans le contexte universitaire, mais peu explorée au niveau du collège. Ce travail vise une réflexion sur la place de la prosodie dans l’enseignement du FLE aux collégiens serbophones à travers une analyse quantitative et qualitative des activités phonétiques relatives à la prosodie dans cinq manuels de FLE approuvés par le Ministère de l’Éducation de la République de Serbie pour l’usage en 5e année de l’école primaire (élèves de 11 ans, deuxième langue étrangère, première année d’apprentissage). Dans l’ensemble des manuels étudiés, à l’exception du manuel Et toi ? 1, nous observons un déséquilibre dans la répartition des activités phonétiques entre les aspects segmentaux et suprasegmentaux, en faveur de ces premiers. Compte tenu de l’importance d’introduction des activités abordant les éléments suprasegmentaux dès le début de l’apprentissage d’une langue étrangère, nous concluons qu’il est nécessaire de porter davantage d’attention à l’aspect prosodique dans le contexte scolaire décrit plus haut. Notre analyse montre qu’il serait utile de repenser l’adaptation des activités prosodiques à destination des collégiens serbophones, et de les baser sur l’analyse contrastive des systèmes prosodiques du français et du serbe.
BEGINNINGS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE "EDUCATIONAL GROUP" EO (EKPAIDEFTIKÓS OMILOS) AND ITS BASIC OPERATING FRAMEWORK IN GREECE
Authors: Chantzi Stella
Published: February 2025

The announcement refers to the establishment process and the basic components of the operation of the newly established EO (program, purpose, preliminary declaration of establishment). The EO was an Athenian union with philological and literary deviations and a liberal urban character, ideologically positioned in the middle of the road, a union of intellectuals (Bella, 2018). Its activity lasted from 1910 to 1930 and focused on drafting programs for Greek schools, editing and publishing books, pamphlets, and organizing educational work through speech and lectures within and beyond the Club.Initially, it includes the positions and concerns of its founders and later pioneers (Triantafyllidis, Petrokokkinos) regarding its "hasty" establishment. It then references official documents such as the Foundation Draft, the Declaration of Foundation of the EO and a Letter to potential members. Finally, basic information is provided at the beginning and continuation of its operations, as well as its main actions until the split of its members in 1927. In this context, the Administrative Committee of the Group was set up, space was rented for meetings and speeches were given.
DUALITY OF MEANING IN SPORTS SPECIFIC TERMINOLOGY: TOWARD BETTER COMPETENCE IN “PLAYING THE GAME”
Authors: Mirza Suzani Samad
Published: February 2025

Given the prevalence of sports culture and terminology in individuals’ lifestyle as well as semantic and pragmatic aspects of sports jargon, the application of sports terms is becoming a major part of the culture and communication in many countries. Consequently, research in this area can reveal systems which have many instructive applications in different cultural, semantic and pragmatic settings. Accordingly, this study examines the issue of duality of meaning at the interface of semantics and pragmatics in sports specific terminology. The main objective is to explore whether terms used in sports context could be associated with and/or interpreted at distinctive dual (sport vs. non-sport) situations. Another objective is to seek out how a deeper understanding of linguistic and pragmatic experience of sports terminology can help make learners more effective communicators. Eventually, it is attempted to remedy the communicative situation by enhancing individuals' communicative competence and so make hints on how to “play the game” well in different contexts. For this purpose, 114 frequently-used sports expressions from seven different fields were selected through convenient sampling and were then sorted and analyzed. Following the content analysis, it was revealed that the terms used in sports context could be interpreted as not only being related to the sports events but also could be associated with non-sports situations such as business or social interactions. In the same vein, considering the duality of meaning, gaining a mastery of sports jargon is indispensable for learners to enhance their communicative competence in “playing the game”. Regarding the implications, since one of the major goals of linguistic research into meaning is to illuminate the knowledge involved in communication, studying the rules governing the composition of word meanings into sentences and discourses allows individuals to build systems which can interact with their users in deeper communicative situations. The result of this investigation can provide a more profound understanding of the elegance and complexity of sports jargon in the uniquely human system of linguistic communication.  This page is in English Translate to Persian    AfrikaansAlbanianAmharicArabicArmenianAzerbaijaniBengaliBulgarianCatalanCroatianCzechDanishDutchEnglishEstonianFinnishFrenchGermanGreekGujaratiHaitian CreoleHebrewHindiHungarianIcelandicIndonesianItalianJapaneseKannadaKazakhKhmerKoreanKurdish (Kurmanji)LaoLatvianLithuanianMalagasyMalayMalayalamMalteseMaoriMarathiMyanmar (Burmese)NepaliNorwegianPashtoPersianPolishPortuguesePunjabiRomanianRussianSamoanSimplified ChineseSlovakSlovenianSpanishSwedishTamilTeluguThaiTraditional ChineseTurkishUkrainianUrduVietnameseWelsh Always translate English to Persian Never translate English Never translate espeap.junis.ni.ac.rs
THE INVESTIGATION OF GRAMMAR LEARNING STRATEGIES AMONG IRAQI EFL LEARNERS
Authors: Abdulhassan Maryam , Hussein Ala , Abdul-Settar Rana
Published: February 2025

The study of grammar learning strategies received significant attention in EFL learning in recent years since their invention by Pawlak. The main objective of this study is to assess the degree to which a group of Iraqi English learners employs grammar learning strategies. The data was gathered using a quantitative research approach through a survey method. A total of 200 Iraqi EFL learners effectively participated in the grammar learning strategy inventory scale, which was created by Pawlak (2018). According to the results, Iraqi learners who are learning English as a foreign language use these strategies to a moderate degree. Students commonly employed strategies such as self-motivation, memorization, repetition, self-encouraging, and seeking correction for grammar errors. Furthermore, the majority of learners primarily employed cognitive strategies, while metacognitive strategies were utilized to a lesser extent. In addition, the study revealed that Iraqi EFL learners employ corrective feedback strategies more frequently than other subtypes of cognitive strategies.
SYSTEM OF ENGLISH EXERCISES FOR IMPROVING MEMORY IN INTERPRETER EDUCATION
Authors: Glushak Vasiliy M. , Orekhova Elena Yu. , Sergienko Natalia A.
Published: February 2025

This article describes the role of short-term memory in the interpreter’s activity and the development of its capacity in interpreting students. Considering the fact that students are rarely or not at all offered short-term memory training exercises during a translation course, the authors of the article propose a system of memory training exercises that can be integrated into two of the three stages of an interpreting course: series of numbers and their combination with a noun, echo repetition, ‘snowball’ type exercises; exercises with mnemonics; and typified grammatical and semantic structures. Based on the developed typology of exercises, we propose a lesson-by-lesson scheme for combining different types of exercises and thematic organisation of classes in an interpreting course. The effectiveness of classes with sequential implementation of such exercises, as opposed to courses without their application, was experimentally determined. It was found that the systematic and consistent performance of memory exercises during a semester increases the capacity of operative memory units and the degree of accuracy of the reproduced invariant indicated by a noticeable decrease in omissions, additions, substitutions, or mistakes. Based on the results, it is concluded that it is advisable to practice memory training not only directly in translation classes but also in foreign language classes in the first and second years so that students master the necessary competencies before they begin their translation studies.
РАЗВОЈ ТЕОРИЈЕ ИНТЕГРАЛНОГ ЈУГОСЛОВЕНСТВА: НОВА НАЦИЈА ЗА НОВУ ДРЖАВУ
Authors: Antić Dejan , Dragosavljević Vasilije
Published: February 2025

In this paper, we elaborate on the origins and the emergence of the ideology of integral Yugoslavism in the territories of the Habsburg Monarchy during the 19th century, as well as the role this political theory and its advocates had in pre-war, war and post-war periods in the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes (Kingdom of SCS) and its neighbouring countries. Devised in the circles of radicalised young intellectuals, this theory about the existence of a single and unique Yugoslav nation played a significant role in the outbreak of the First World War, the creation of the Kingdom of SCS and a series of cross-border conflicts with neighbouring countries. Originating in the realpolitik – the need for Serbs and Croats to cooperate in the struggle for the political emancipation of the South Slavic peoples in the Danubian Monarchy – this theory would eventually, with the help of pseudo-historical constructs, turn into a myth about a single and unique Yugoslav nation that existed on the territories stretching from Szeged to Thessaloniki, and from the Adriatic Sea to the Black Sea. The focus of attention in this paper is on the reconstruction of the origins and the emergence of the theory of integral Yugoslavism, its role in the political life of the Kingdom of SCS, and the impact it had on shaping the public attitude towards neighbouring countries.
AN ANALYSIS OF THE GROWTH DETERMINANTS OF AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES IN THE TERRITORY OF AP VOJVODINA
Authors: Momčilović Mirela , Tomašević Stevan , Ercegovac Dajana , Milić Dragana
Published: February 2025

This paper aims to identify and analyse the main determinants of the growth of agricultural enterprises in the territory of AP Vojvodina in the period between 2019 and 2022. The research, which examines the relationship between the growth rate of enterprise sales and selected internal determinants that potentially impact enterprise growth, was conducted on a sample of 329 small, medium, and large agricultural enterprises. A panel regression model was used to analyse the selected determinants of company growth. The established research hypotheses were tested based on the Generalised Least Squares model. The results showed a positive and statistically significant relationship between the growth rate of sales of agricultural enterprises in the territory of AP Vojvodina and their size, profitability, indebtedness, and business activity during the analysed period. In addition, company liquidity has a positive but not statistically significant effect on company growth. The analysis indicates that larger, more profitable, more indebted, and more commercially active enterprises have a higher sales growth rate.
A Novel Preprocessing Model for Multi Modal Brain MRI image Classification for Stroke Prognosis
Authors:   CHRIST University, India, Joseph Alwin , J Chandra ,   CHRIST University, India
Published: February 2025

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an imaging technique used for the diagnosis and observing the progression in various neurological disorders. Stroke is one of the prominent neurological disorders that creates significant impacts in the patients. It occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissues from getting oxygen and nutrients. Multimodal data from various modalities help clinicians in proper prognosis of stroke. Ischemic Stroke Lesion Segmentation Challenge (ISLES22) provides data of stroke data for various stroke patients, the dataset consists of three modalities of data – Fluid Attenuated Inversion Recovery (FLAIR), Apparent Diffusion Coefficient (ADC) and Diffusion-Weighted Imaging (DWI). Multimodal data gives a comprehensive understanding of the brain and the stroke lesions. Complex algorithms and processing steps are required to ensure that the data is prepared for further processing. The objective of this experimental research is to create a novel multimodal preprocessing model that can be used for the preprocessing of the multimodal data from various MRI modalities (FLAIR, DWI and ADC). The proposed model supports the automatic removal of artefacts from the multimodal data, by identifying and applying the best preprocessing techniques for Image Registration (Affine or non-rigid transformations), Normalization (Z Score or min-max normalizations), Denoising Techniques (Gaussian, Median, Non-Local Means, or Anisotropic Diffusion filters) and Bias Filed correction. The best technique is been identified using the evaluation techniques of Dice Coefficient, Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR), Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio (PSNR), Structural Similarity Index Measure (SSIM) and Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE). Preprocessing and preparing of the data are critical for better outcome from the subsequent analysis including segmentation. Here, we propose an Enhanced Image Registration and Artefact Correction (EIRAC) model with Best Image Registration Technique (BIRT) and Multiple Orientation Normalization Denoising and Bias filed correction Parallelly (MONDBP) algorithms for the preprocessing of multimodal MRI images to provides better results for the segmentation of stroke lesions through Machine Learning models.
A Review on Treatment of Pharmaceutical Wastewater
Authors: Titirmare Shantanu
Published: February 2025

Pharmaceutical wastewater has a complex composition that includes a high concentration of organic matter, microbial
toxicity, a lot of salt, and difficulty in biodegrading. Trace amounts of dissolved organic materials and suspended particles
remain after further treatment. Advanced treatment is necessary to raise the effluent quality of pharmaceutical wastewater. This
study introduced the classification of pharmaceutical technology and provided a summary of the qualities of pharmaceutical
wastewater discharge. Then, a review of advanced treatment techniques for pharmaceutical wastewater was done, including
membrane separation, flotation, activated carbon adsorption, coagulation, some of the promising, practical, and sustainable
methods for the degradation of pharmaceutical waste water include advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), such as
photocatalysis, Fenton oxidation, ozonation, etc.
Digital Banking Frauds and Safety Awareness in Rural Areas of Sonipat: A Customers Perspective Study
Authors: Kumar Dr. Ramesh
Published: February 2025

Research Aims: The present study examines the awareness and perception of digital banking frauds among bank
customers in the rural areas of Sonipat, aiming to reduce fraud incidents and promote a secure, cashless economy.
Design/Methodology/Approach: This study descriptive nature. A sample size of 150 participants was selected. Data were
collected via surveys and structured interviews, followed by statistical analysis including ANOVA and correlation analysis.
Research Findings: The findings indicated significant demographic variations in awareness levels with gender wise, younger
individuals and those with higher education and employment status exhibiting greater awareness of digital banking. Theoretical
Contribution/Originality: The study will useful to improve and promote secure and frauds free digital banking services in rural
area. The Managerial Implication: This study provides critical insights for banks and policymakers to implement targeted
educational campaigns and robust security measures tailored to specific demographic needs, enhancing overall customer safety.
Research Limitation & Implications: this study related specific rural area of Sonipat Haryana and sample size is limited to 150
customers. The assessment highlights the need for customized strategies to improve e-banking security and awareness,
suggesting that future research should include larger sample sizes and other regions for broader applicability
Comparative Study of Semen Cryopreservation Techniques and Their Impact on Post-Thaw Sperm Quality
Authors: Karmakar Ms. Tithi
Published: February 2025

Semen cryopreservation is critical for assisted reproductive technologies (ART) and fertility preservation, yet
cryoinjury during freezing-thawing remains a significant challenge. This study conducted a comparative analysis of slow
freezing and vitrification techniques to evaluate their impact on post-thaw sperm quality parameters. Thirty normozoospermia
samples from healthy donors were processed using slow freezing (10% glycerol, controlled-rate cooling) and vitrification (15%
glycerol + 0.5M sucrose, ultra-rapid cooling). Post-thaw assessments included motility (computer-assisted sperm analysis),
viability (eosin-nigrosine staining), morphology (Papanicolaou staining), and DNA integrity (sperm chromatin structure assay).
Vitrification significantly outperformed slow freezing across all metrics: total motility (55.1% vs 36.5%, p<0.001), viability
(70.9% vs 48.3%, p<0.001), normal morphology (7.0% vs 4.5%, p<0.01), and DNA fragmentation index (18.5% vs 34.6%,
p<0.001). The absence of ice crystal formation in vitrification likely accounts for reduced cryoinjury, preserving membrane
integrity and DNA stability. These findings advocate for vitrification as the preferred method in clinical settings, offering
enhanced preservation of sperm functionality critical for ART success. Despite limitations in sample size and demographic
diversity, this study provides robust evidence supporting protocol standardization and further research into long-term outcomes
of vitrified sperm in reproductive applications.
Capacity Building Among Expatriates: An Empirical Study in the Lights of Entrepreneurship Development Programmes
Authors: J Vishnunath
Published: February 2025

Kerala grapples with significant challenges, most notably unemployment. As many confront joblessness, the state
believes entrepreneurship can be a solution. The Covid-19 crisis exacerbated the issue when expatriates returned in large
numbers, amplifying the economic strain. These returnees, now also job-seeking, intensify the state's socio-economic distress.
This paper focuses on capacity building and sustainable development for these expatriate entrepreneurs. It explores the
importance of capacity building for expatriates in the context of Kerala's entrepreneurship initiatives. While capacity building
does improve expatriates' abilities, it falls short in addressing some crucial aspects for effectiveness. The study reveals that
expatriate entrepreneurs encounter challenges similar to local Kerala entrepreneurs, but are uniquely impacted by certain
governmental and social factors. Kerala's government needs to introduce returnee-centric projects and schemes. However, the
study indicates that their execution and effectiveness leave much to be desired.
Fomentando el cuidado del medio ambiente a través de tecnología: resultados de la fase v del proyecto de apoyo pedagógico en la comunidad de san sebastián, Manizales
Authors: Gutiérrez Giraldo Mónica María , Largo Taborda Wilson Alejandro
Published: February 2025

El siguiente artículo es el resultado del proyecto social, el cual se ejecutó en la ciudad de Manizales, en articulación entre la Universidad Católica de Manizales (UCM) y la Fundación Obras Sociales de Betania. Siendo esta la quinta fase del proyecto, se propuso como objetivo de la investigación fomentar mediante los proyectos tecnológicos la cultura de la conservación del medio ambiente, en los niños, niñas y jóvenes de la escuela de fútbol y danzas de la comunidad de San Sebastián de la ciudad de Manizales. En ese sentido, se implementó una metodología cualitativa desde el enfoque de la investigación, acción educativa, con el propósito de trabajar en conjunto con los estudiantes que hacen parte del proyecto, padres de familia y docentes de la UCM. Los hallazgos fruto de la investigación permitieron identificar las cualidades y habilidades de los estudiantes con el manejo de los residuos sólidos y el reciclaje para la construcción de cada uno de los artefactos tecnológicos propuestos en las diferentes sesiones. A modo de conclusión, se resalta la vinculación de la familia para el desarrollo de las actividades planteadas desde la UCM y cómo los estudiantes reconocieron la importancia del cuidado del ambiente para tener una mejor calidad de vida.
Estado del arte sobre la siembra ancestral del “junco” (gynerium sagittatum) y el tejido de canastos orientados hacia la educación ambiental en el cuidado de la madre tierra
Authors: Criollo Diana Carolina , Cuaran Flor Amalia , Matabanchoy María Fernanda
Published: February 2025

El presente artículo es el resultado de un trabajo de investigación que se encuentra en proceso de desarrollo y hace especial énfasis en el estado del arte y las teorías que la sustentan, teniendo en cuenta la filosofía del pensamiento andino de los pueblos indígenas. Cuyo objetivo es de determinar cómo la siembra ancestral del junco (Gynerium Sagittatum) y el tejido de canastos, contribuyen a la educación ambiental en los niños de la comunidad indígena Quillasinga de Jenoy y desde ahí poder aportar al cuidado de la madre tierra, en especial al cuidado del agua. Para ello, se emplean técnicas como la observación directa, el conversatorio y la minga de pensamiento apoyada en la tradición oral, cuyas características hacen parte de las costumbres de la comunidad
De este modo, se espera que los resultados de este trabajo posibiliten aportar a la educación ambiental teniendo en cuenta la identidad cultural de la comunidad, iniciando desde edades tempranas como es el caso de los niños del cabildo de Genoy y en este sentido rescatar los saberes que poseen los mayores al igual que sus experiencias a lo largo de la vida, para que la relación del hombre con la madre tierra y todo lo que habita a su alrededor esté mediada por la armonización bajo los principios de reciprocidad y complementariedad como lo expresan algunos teóricos.
La Conservación de la Biodiversidad Versus la Realidad de las Unidades de Manejo de Fauna Silvestre del Ecuador
Authors: Murriagui Lombardi Shirley Patricia , Viteri Gordillo Mónica Jacqueline , Pazmiño Hipatia del Rocío
Published: February 2025

Los zoos superan los 10000 centros en el mundo y son visitados por millones de personas al año, todavía sus propósitos se centran en la exhibición y la recreación, y poco se conoce sobre las funciones específicas en el manejo de la fauna silvestre y en especial, el papel que desempeña la educación ambiental como aporte en la conservación de la biodiversidad, sobre todo en estos momentos que se ha radicalizado la crítica sobre la permanencia de estos en el mundo. Esta investigación tuvo como propósito determinar el estado actual de la Educación Ambiental en las unidades de manejo de la fauna silvestre del Ecuador, se realizó desde el 2017 hasta el 2020, con el enfoque cuali-cuantitativo no experimental, de corte transversal descriptivo, bibliográfico y documental, utilizando la entrevista de información y la encuesta, cuyo tamaño muestral se estimó a partir del registro proporcionado por la Secretaría de Ambiente del MATE, aplicada a los propietarios, administradores y /o encargados de 49 de los 75 centros registrados durante ese año. Se crearon tablas y gráficas cruzadas con data compleja, cuyos hallazgos determinan que los zoológicos se posicionan como los centros de protección y conservación de la fauna, la educación y la investigación, sin dejar de lado la recreación; el resto de unidades tiene escasa  participación en la educación ambiental y todavía se debe trabajar mucho en disponer de hábitats seguros para que las especies vivan, se respeten sus derechos y se trabaje en concienciar a los visitantes sobre la importancia de mantener los hábitats, territorios y zonas de vida de las especies silvestres sin intervención humana a través de actividades y programas educativos.
INTEGRAÇÃO DAS TÉCNICAS IN VITRO, IN VIVO E IN SILICO EM TOXICOLOGIA: UMA REVISÃO COMPARATIVA
Authors: Cardoso Ana Paula dos Santos
Published: February 2025

A toxicologia moderna utiliza diversas técnicas experimentais para avaliar a segurança e os efeitos de substâncias químicas. Este artigo de revisão tem como objetivo explorar e comparar as principais abordagens utilizadas: in vitro, in vivo e in silico. As técnicas in vitro envolvem experimentos realizados em células ou tecidos fora do organismo, oferecendo vantagens como a possibilidade de testes rápidos e a redução do uso de animais, mas apresentam limitações quanto à complexidade biológica. Por outro lado, os ensaios in vivo proporcionam uma visão mais abrangente dos efeitos das substâncias em organismos inteiros, embora possam envolver questões éticas e custos elevados. Já os métodos in silico empregam simulações computacionais para prever efeitos tóxicos, destacando-se pela capacidade de analisar grandes volumes de dados e pela eficiência na triagem de compostos. Esta revisão discute as características, vantagens e limitações de cada abordagem, além de analisar como elas podem ser combinadas para otimizar a pesquisa em toxicologia. A compreensão aprofundada dessas técnicas é essencial para o avanço da ciência toxicológica e a melhoria dos processos de avaliação de segurança.
On the locality of qubit encodings of local fermionic modes
Authors: Guaita Tommaso
Published: February 2025

Known mappings that encode fermionic modes into a bosonic qubit system are non-local transformations. In this paper we establish that this must necessarily be the case, if the locality graph is complex enough (for example for regular 2d lattices). In particular we show that, in case of exact encodings, a fully local mapping is possible if and only if the locality graph is a tree. If instead we allow ourselves to also consider operators that only act fermionically on a subspace of the qubit Hilbert space, then we show that this subspace must be composed of long range entangled states, if the locality graph contains at least two overlapping cycles. This implies, for instance, that on 2d lattices there exist states that are of low depth from the fermionic point of view, while in any encoding require a circuit of depth at least proportional to the system size to be prepared.