bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Power in The Sun: An Evaluation of The Economic Effects of Russian-Africa Relations Within A Decade
Authors:   Prof. Dr., Chair of Department, Anadolu University, Faculty of Economics, Department of Economics, Yunusemre Campus 26470 Eskisehir/Turkey., ACMA Bulent , TEKANG Paul Kwachuh ,   Candidate of Doctorate, Anadolu University, International Relations Programme, Yunusemre Campus 26470 Eskisehir/ Turkey.
Published: November 2024

In an era of immense geopolitics where a win by one superpower is viewed as a lost for the other, especially with the Russian [China, Iran, North Korea] vs Ukrainian [US, Canada/West] with neutral states mostly from Africa, Turkiye, watching. The continent of Africa is a haven of political clout accompanied by its shrewd area with immense foreign appetite from foreign powers among which is the Russian Federation [the defunct Union of Soviet Socialist Republic, USSR]. The need for economic, political, and military interest has culminated to Moscow’s ties with the continent within a decade especially with her war against [Ukraine+West]. The holding of 1st and 2nd Russia-Africa Summits in Sochi (2019) and Saint Petersburg (2023) is an indication of closer ties with wide agreements signed. Despite the broadening of relations on a multilateral front between Russia and many African states, many western critics have described these relations as ‘wolfish’ just like that of the French. The motive of this article is to map the economic effects of Russo-Africa relations on Africa in the 21st Century within a decade. The paper adopts a historical approach and data generated are from secondary sources. The theoretical yardstick adopted by the article is that of Constructivism which highlights these relations from the 2000s. The paper concludes that Moscow’s economic engagement in the continent is minimal as compared to economic impact of Western rivals, and Russia trades more with the West prior to the outbreak of the Russia-Ukrainian standoff. However, with full commitment on mutual-trust on both sides, positive economic effects will accrue from these relations in future especially after the ‘Special Russian Military Operation’.
Fractal Geometry in Vertebrate Respiratory Systems: A Comparative Analysis of Branching Patterns Across Species
Authors:   University of Aveiro, Portugal, Montgomery Richard Murdoch
Published: November 2024

This study investigates the application of fractal geometry to the analysis of vertebrate respiratory systems, focusing on the branching patterns of the bronchial tree across diverse species. Using a combination of mathematical modeling and computational visualization, we explore how fractal dimensions and branching characteristics reflect evolutionary adaptations to various habitats and physiological demands. The research encompasses a range of vertebrates, including humans, horses, dolphins, chickens, iguanas, and bullfrogs, representing diverse taxonomic groups and ecological niches. Our analysis reveals a clear gradient of complexity in respiratory structures, correlating strongly with metabolic rates and environmental adaptations. Mammals, particularly those adapted for high‐performance activities like horses, demonstrate the most complex fractal patterns, indicating highly efficient gas exchange systems. In contrast, ectothermic species such as iguanas and bullfrogs exhibit simpler structures, reflecting their lower metabolic demands and alternative respiratory strategies. The study employs fractal dimension calculations, L‐system modeling, and lacunarity analysis to quantify and visualize these differences. Our findings suggest that fractal analysis provides valuable insights into the relationship between form and function in vertebrate respiratory systems, offering a novel perspective on comparative physiology and evolutionary biology. This research not only enhances our understanding of respiratory system evolution but also has potential applications in biomimetic design, medical diagnostics, and ecological physiology. It demonstrates the power of interdisciplinary approaches, combining advanced mathematics with biological principles to uncover fundamental patterns in nature.
Halo mass functions at high redshift
Authors: O'Brennan Hannah , Regan John A. , Power Chris , Ward Saoirse , Brennan John , McCaffrey Joe
Published: November 2024

Recent JWST observations of very early galaxies, at z≥10, has led to claims that tension exists between the sizes and luminosities of high-redshift galaxies and what is predicted by standard ΛCMD models. Here we use the adaptive mesh refinement code Enzo and the N-body smoothed particle hydrodyanmics code SWIFT to compare (semi-)analytic halo mass functions against the results of direct N-body models at high redshift. In particular, our goal is to investigate the variance between standard halo mass functions derived from (semi-)analytic formulations and N-body calculations and to determine what role any discrepancy may play in driving tensions between observations and theory. We find that the difference between direct N-body calculations and halo mass function fits is less than a factor of two (at z≈10) within the mass range of galaxies currently being observed by JWST and is therefore not a dominant source of error when comparing theory and observation at high redshift.
Un pensamiento catedralicio
Authors: Ibáñez Montoya Joaquín
Published: November 2024

La red PHI (Red universitaria “Patrimonio Histórico + cultural Iberoamericano”) como herramienta digital en la postpandemia es una muestra del efecto colateral que permite operar con el aumento de datos docentes mediante un diálogo entre hombre y máquina en un mundo ampliado que se abre sobre su inicial dimensión física para colaborar entre ambos mientras desarrollan los protocolos adecuados de prevención de riesgos. Redes con perfiles neuronales que generan sus propias estrategias y que cambian el método de trabajo en su manejo educativo y de aprendizajes en el Antropoceno. La Inteligencia Artificial construye una fase en la auto domesticación humana de la que se derivan cambios estructurales en la relación entre memoria y proyecto y que reclama una atenta condición crítica en una transición llena de tentaciones privatizadoras que reclama incorporar en sus procesos imaginación y resiliencia en lugar del automatismo proyectivo clásico. Entre la actual transformación ambiental y de actividad humana, la trasformación digital y la transición verde, las nuevas herramientas digitales implican un mecanismo de adaptación mediante un protocolo integrador que vincula hoy la microesfera humana con la macroesfera planetaria en la suma de nuestras creaciones con sus criaturas digitales y que remodela nuestro sentido de identidad entre lo virtual y lo real en un desconocido “mundo-espejo” entre ambas especies. Un universo definitivamente más cultural que natural que debe de alinearse con la IA para combatir el vértigo del futuro asegurando que el patrimonio cultural pueda volver a ser de su mano una herramienta innovadora clave en la instrucción pública de la presente revolución ecológica.
Deteksi dan Identifikasi Protozoa pada Feses Pasien Kucing Di Klinik ZZ Pet Care
Authors: Jaelani M Abdurrahman , Atma Candra Dwi , Janah Maratun , Munawaroh Muhammad
Published: November 2024

Kucing adalah salah satu hewan kesayangan yang banyak dipelihara Masyarakat. Masyarakat banyak memelihara kucing, tetapi banyak juga yang kurang memperhatikan kesejahteraannya, lingkungan yang lembab dan kotor merupakan tempat perkembangan beberapa agent penyakit, salah satunya adalah protozoa. Protozoa merupakan organisme bersel tunggal, dimana pada beberapa spesies mempunyai lebih dari satu nucleus (inti) pada bagian atau seluruh daur hidupnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeteksi dan mengidentifikasi protozoa pada feses pasien  kucing di klinik ZZ pet care. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada bulan Agustus – Oktober 2023 dengan menggunakan 70 sampel feses pasien kucing dengan menggunakan metode natif dan sedimen. Pemeriksaan sampel dilakukan di laboratorium klinik ZZ pet care. Hasil pemeriksaan dengan metode natif dan metode sedimen dari 70 sampel menunjukan bahwa terdapat 4 sampel positif. Berdasarkan seluruh sampel positif, telah berhasil diidentifikasi 3 jenis protozoa, yaitu : Toxoplasma gondii, Isospora sp dan Giardia sp.
Kontrak Forward sebagai Lindung Nilai Risiko Fluktuasi Nilai Tukar, Apakah Efektif?
Authors: Pangestuti Dewi
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi penggunaan kontrak forward oleh PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk sebagai instrumen derivatif. Data penelitian berupa kurs tengah untuk mata uang US Dollar (USD) dan Euro (EUR) sepanjang Januari 2020 - Maret 2020 sebagai kurs spot. Metode perhitungan forward rate digunakan untuk menentukan premi yang akan diperoleh PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk selama kuartal I-2020 dengan memanfaatkan kontrak forward. Hasil penelitian yaitu  satu dari setiap lima belas transaksi kontrak forward yang dilakukan oleh PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk mencapai tujuan hedging, karena forward rate yang berlaku pada kontrak kurang dari spot rate yang berlaku di Indonesia pada tanggal jatuh tempo. Namun, empat belas dari lima belas transaksi menunjukkan perhitungan hasil negatif/diskonto forward yang disebabkan oleh nilai spot rate yang lebih besar dari forward rate dari kontrak yang disepakati. Fenomena ini mengindikasikan bahwa nilai rupiah terhadap valuta asing euro dan dolar AS menguat pada kuartal I-2020. Hasil ini menunjukkan bahwa keputusan untuk melakukan lindung nilai tidak selalu bermanfaat bagi perusahaan. Rekomendasi yang dapat diberikan kepada manajemen adalah dari sebuah perusahaan harus mempertimbangkan banyak hal sebelum memutuskan untuk melakukan hedging, karena jika hedging tidak berhasil, maka beban perusahaan untuk membayar kewajiban secara internasional akan meningkat.
Proposed Implementation uses TOGAF ADM and ArchiMate - Enterprise Architecture in Retail Industry
Authors: Hengky Ng , Dazki Erick , Indrajit Eko
Published: November 2024

As the growth rate of the retail industry in Indonesia continues to increase, leveraging information technology (IT) to support business operations has become increasingly crucial for achieving effectiveness and efficiency. Retail companies must manage interconnected business systems, such as inventory management, supply chain, e-commerce, and customer service. Without a clear architecture, integrating these systems becomes challenging, leading to operational inefficiencies, difficulties in decision-making, and an inability to respond quickly to market trends. A comprehensive Enterprise Architecture (EA) is therefore essential for managing all core processes within a company. Implementing EA using the TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) methodology is an optimal choice, as it is widely recognized and adopted. Technology Architecture, Data Architecture, Application Architecture, and Business Architecture are the four primary domains of TOGAF. Business Architecture improves cross-departmental integration and streamlines Business Process, while Application Architecture facilitates automation and optimizes application systems for more efficient operations. Data Architecture focuses on structured data management, ensuring accurate and accessible information for decision-making. Meanwhile, technology architecture provides a flexible and adaptable technological infrastructure that responds to business changes. By implementing Enterprise Architecture (EA) through TOGAF ADM, the retail industry can streamline Business Process, integrate various systems, adopt new technologies, and optimize the supply chain more effectively. This approach not only enhances operational efficiency but also strengthens competitiveness in the retail sector by fostering innovation and providing responsive services.
Summarizer Precision Value on Tribunnews Gorontalo in the Implementation of Online Discourse Sentiment Analysis
Authors: Bau Rahmat Taufik R.L
Published: November 2024

This research investigates the precision of a summarization-based sentiment analysis framework applied to online discourses, specifically from Tribunnews Gorontalo. This study aims to develop and evaluate a sentiment analysis framework that accurately parses complex meanings and nuances in online discourse. The research process begins with summarizing the content using Python, followed by tokenization and sentiment analysis using the BERT model. The precision of the sentiment analysis was meticulously measured. Results indicate that the precision analysis demonstrates that the Python-implemented model achieved a 86% precision rate when applied to ten online discourses from Tribunnews Gorontalo. This research contributes significantly to understanding public sentiments in online content, offering deeper and more accurate insights.
Sentiment Analysis on BNI Mobile Application Review Using K- Nearest Neighbors Algorithm
Authors: Nurmakhlufi Alfin , Arsyad Muhammad Rafi Haidar , Mulyani Wahyu Sri , Nugroho Kristiawan
Published: November 2024

Advances in Science and Technology continue to evolve in response to the demands of modern times, particularly in various fields such as banking. The development of information technology has transformed the way transactions are conducted from traditional to digital, accessible flexibly through Mobile Banking. BNI has created the BNI Mobile Banking application to facilitate customers in their transactions. The objective of this study is to investigate how the use of BNI Mobile can influence the ease of customers in conducting transactions. The data collection method used in this study is the K-Nearest Neighbors method, focusing on user experience with the BNI Mobile Banking application
Mindful Space: Mixed Methods Study
Authors: Sexton-Radek Kathy , Jensen Dean , Hardy Ella , Keys Treasure , Kwasniewski Annette , Gonzalez Yahaira , Sendecki Anna , Barak Silvia , Hovorka Grace
Published: November 2024

An investigation of the utility of mindfulness delivered by Virtual Reality (VR) was conducted as analogy to possible use in space flight or at the International Space station by astronauts. Undergraduate students from a midwestern university were invited to participate in a study of one week using VR delivery of a mindfulness script dictation, accompanying music and VR scenes of relaxing landscapes. Results of the investigation indicate satisfaction with using the VR delivery and the mindfulness script. The sample size of three was analyzed in terms of the pre to post VR delivery of mindfulness and their sleep quality. Positive changes were noted in all three participants. Future directions for this methodology are discussed.
Rancang Bangun Sistem MPPT Photovoltaic Berbasis Algoritma Modified Incremental Conductance dengan Arduino dalam Kondisi Irradiance yang Bervariasi
Authors: Maulana M. Ismi , Basuki Bambang Minto , Wirateruna Efendi S.
Published: November 2024

Energi matahari adalah sumber daya alam yang sangat besar dampaknya terhadap perkembangan kehidupan di bumi. Sel photovoltaic (PV) adalah salah satu teknologi sumber energi alternatif yang dapat mengubah energi foto arus searah menjadi energi listrik. Energi maksimum dari panel surya PV dengan efisiensi tertinggi dapat diekstraksi yang dikenal dengan Teknik Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT). Perangkat pengontrol pelacakan titik daya maksimum ini diimplementasikan untuk mengatur konverter DC-DC untuk mengekstrak energi matahari yang optimal dari modul fotovoltaik. Dalam penelitian ini, kendali MPPT berbasis algoritma modified incremental conductance dan algoritma incremental conductance diimplementasikan secara langsung dalam perangkat arduino uno, modul fotovoltaik 20wp dan konverter boost. Pengujian dilaksanakan di laboratorium dengan menggunakan lampu halogen untuk mempresentasikan perubahan radiasi. Hasil pengujian sensor arus INA219 dan sensor tegangan dc menunjukkan kerja yang baik dengan nilai error masing-masing sebesar 0,33% dan 0,31%. Hasil pengujian sistem PV menunjukkan bahwa performa MPPT berbasis modif IC dengan nilai daya maksimum 9,61W, 2,78W dan 5,05W, lebih baik daripada MPPT berbasis IC dengan nilai daya maksimum sebesar 5,4W, 3,1W dan 3,42W.
PENGEMBANGAN PRODUK MELALUI DESAIN KEMASAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN MINAT BELI PADA BANGI CAFE SUNSET CPI
Authors: Rachmat Adiva , Sayuti Nuraeni
Published: November 2024

Sektor Food and Beverage (F&B) memiliki peran yang sangat penting dalam perekonomian, baik secara global maupun di tingkat domestik. Salah satu yang dapat meningkatkan minat beli pada Sector Food and Beverage yaitu dengan melakukan pengembangan produk. Pengembangan produk adalah proses menciptakan barang dan layanan yang bertujuan untuk menyesuaikan produk yang dibuat atau ditawarkan untuk dijual sesuai dengan permintaan konsumen. Pada penelitian ini akan dilakukan pengembangan produk melalui desain packaging. Bangi Cafe Sunset adalah sebuah cafe yang mengantarkan tema klasik. Bangi Cafe Sunset berlokasi di Jalan Metro Tanjung Bunga No. 18 Center Point Of Indonesia, Kecamatan Mariso, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk untuk mengembangkan desain kemasan pada Bangi Cafe Sunset CPI agar dapat meningkatkan minat beli dengan menambahkan identitas produk pada kemasan. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini yaitu metode kualitatif dengan melakukan observasi dan wawancara. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa perancangan desain kemasan baru pada Bangi Cafe Sunset dilakukan melalui enam tahapan pengembangan produk dan Bangi Cafe Sunset mengembangkan kemasannya dari kemasan bahan kraft coklat polos menjadi kemasan berwarna puth bahan ivory dengan desain sesuai dengan hasil wawancara konsumen dan persetujuan owner Bangi Cae Sunset dan manager pusat Bangi Cafe agar dapat menarik minat beli konsumen.
Writer-reader relationship in multilingual health information websites on HIV and TB diagnostic testing: features of non-translated and translated Catalan texts in comparison with non-translated and translated English and Spanish texts
Authors: Hochberg Amy Dara
Published: November 2024

Natives and immigrants need cross-culturally adapted health information websites in each their own language. The reader’s decision-making process is influenced by the writer’s word choices. The author examines the characteristics of writer-reader relationship in the Catalan versions of multilingual health information websites on HIV and TB diagnostic testing. The study compares the non-translated Catalan texts to the English and Spanish non-translated texts, and the translated Catalan texts to their non-translated counterparts. A corpus of seventy-three multilingual health information websites underwent a mixed analysis implementing Clerehan et al.’s (2005) Evaluative Linguistic Framework, which is based on Systemic Functional Linguistics. There exist differences between the three non-translated sub-corpora. The Catalan non-translated sub-corpus expressed the most solidarity. The Spanish non-translated sub-corpus expressed a balance between solidarity and power. The English non-translated sub-corpus displayed the most power. Hedge words were the only writer-reader relationship marker with two statistically significant results: the English non-translated sub-corpus contained more than the Catalan non-translated sub-corpora, and the Catalan translated sub-corpus contained more than its non-translated counterpart. The latter difference indicates a lack of cross-cultural adaptation on the part of the translators. These results should serve researchers and professionals in public health and translation and language sciences for future studies and guidelines to improve multilingual health information text for diverse communities. URL: http://www.skase.sk/
Legal Interpretation in Legal Translation? Contrasting Scholarly Views on the Interpretation of Source Legal Texts by Translators
Authors: Kusik Przemysław
Published: November 2024

This paper aims to answer certain questions raised by the contrasting views on translators’ interpretation of legal texts. While interpretation is presented by some scholars as an inherent element of legal translation, others argue that by interpreting, the legal translator oversteps their authority. There are also many other, more nuanced views. Therefore, the main research questions posed in the first section of the paper are whether the term ‘interpretation’ is understood uniformly by different scholars and – if not – what accounts for the differences. To find answers, various meanings of interpretation are analysed in the second section, and in the third section, an overview of the relevant legal and translation literature is provided. On this basis, certain reasons for the terminological confusion are identified in the fourth section. A particularly relevant point of controversy turns out to be whether the translator may interpret an indeterminate source legal text in the sense of opting for one of the few possible meanings. This point is the main focus of the fifth section, which discusses the translator’s authority and competence to resolve such problems and also includes two practical translation examples to better elucidate the theoretical considerations. The legal translator is presented as an active legal discourse participant who may be competent to interpret a legal text in the aforementioned way, but it is not their role to do so due to their specific position in the communicative situation of legal translation. The conclusions drawn in the sixth section emphasise the need for greater terminological clarity and the importance of the legal translator’s role and legal competence. URL: http://www.skase.sk/
Book Review - acqueline Guillemin-Flescher (2023), Linguistique contrastive : énonciation et activité langagière.
Authors: Pöckl Wolfgang
Published: November 2024

Jacqueline Guillemin-Flescher (2023), Linguistique contrastive : énonciation et activité langagière. Textes réunis sous la responsabilité éditoriale de Maryvonne Boisseau, Hélène Chuquet, Françoise Doro-Mégy. Rennes : Presses universitaires de Rennes. 436 pp. ISBN: 978-2-7535-8815-8, € 28,00. URL: http://www.skase.sk/
Megtartó hagyomány vagy a kirekesztés eszköze?
Authors: Belovári Anita
Published: November 2024

Gypsies, Roma and Travelers are often classified under the term “Roma” in Europe and under the acronym “GRT” in Great Britain. These communities and other nomadic groups, such as Scottish and English travellers, the so-called “show people” (traveling entertainers) and new travellers share many common characteristics: the importance of family and/or social networks; nomadic lifestyles, propensity for self-employment, disadvantage and the worst health outcomes in the UK.
Irish Travellers are traditionally a nomadic people group in Ireland, but have a distinct identity, heritage and culture from mainstream society. The presence of Irish travellers can be traced back to 12th century Ireland. The community has been recognized as an ethnic minority in Ireland. They are not related to the Roma either in origin or in their history, but the similarity of their way of life is often a basis for the “conflation” of the two groups, and their mostly identical discrimination. Travelers provide a particularly interesting surface for examination because they do not differ markedly from the Irish majority population in appearance, so they could easily blend in to make it easier to assert themselves. However, the traditions that ensure community cohesion and identity at the same time prevent assimilation. The paper is about such a tradition that simultaneously provides identity and causes exclusion: women’s hairstyle.
Brit cigány és traveller mesék és felhasználásuk a nyelvoktatásban
Authors: Csizmadia Gábor
Published: November 2024

Integrating authentic folk tales into the curriculum has long been a popular method in language teaching. The motivational power, vocabulary, and context of folk tales contribute to the process of natural language acquisition already in the early phase of language learning – even if we only use traditional oral storytelling as a tool, or else if the stories are processed and dramatized by the students, perhaps if we develop “ready-to-use” curriculum from its rich linguistic content. The cultural content of fairy tales is useful spiritual food for all ages and is the basic element of a holistic approach. The essay summarizes the position of the literature on the possibilities of using folk tales in foreign language learning, looks into the history of the British Traveller and Roma communities, their relationship to storytelling, and the typology of folk tales. We randomly selected a few stories from famous British folklorists’ collections to see if they can be used in language classes.
A kiszámoló az élet fontos dolga
Authors: Vörös Klára Ilona
Published: November 2024

If we do not prefer to be isolated and act in roles not chosen by ourselves in the world outside games, neither shall we inside. This is exactly why counting-out rhymes were created. They clearly state who is to take the unpleasant role in the game, who is ‘IT’. No longer do they decide who should live or die like their ancestor, the decimation, but, similarly, they leave the decision to fate. Structurally, a counting rhyme is a bridge to the game, functionally, it is a problem-solving device. A part of the game scenario, which will disappear when the actual game starts. This study was written with the goal to analyse what is behind the counting rhyme. Is there anything behind it at all? Half a minute long mechanical activity or human relationship? Is it a mere declaration, a role assignment or a social event? Do its structure and thematic need understanding? Is its rhythm a form of gesticulation or control? Is its linguistic content only a pile of raw material or a string of transubstantiated words? A counting rhyme is not elevated, or a liar, or beautiful, or ugly, neither is it a moral guide. Sometimes it is not longer than two lines, but, like the greatest literary works, it is a form of text and activity which has dramaturgy, tension, humour. Sometimes it is unspeakably nonsensical, but ready to be used for a preschool child as the language of their archaic self-identity.
Pendampingan Interpretasi dalam Pengelolaan Komponen Wisata Komunitas Desa Wisata Lantebung, Makassar
Authors: Djabbar Atriana , Susanto Yenny
Published: November 2024

This study aims to evaluate community service activities in the management of tourist destinations in Lantebung Village. The focus of this research is to assess the effectiveness of the community service activities conducted in enhancing the community's capacity to manage tourism. Based on a survey of 30 respondents, the results show that the majority of the community feels involved in the management of the tourist destination (70%) and agrees with the clear division of roles (83.33%). However, some respondents feel that their involvement is still limited. Additionally, 100% of respondents acknowledge the need for increased community participation in tourism activities. The mentoring program provided has been perceived as beneficial, although some respondents feel its impact has not been fully maximized. This study recommends that community service activities focus on improving the division of roles, enhancing communication, and strengthening managerial and tourism marketing capacity to optimize the impact on the community.
Pendampingan Inventarisasi Atraksi, Aksesibilitas, dan Amenitas Desa sebagai Komponen Penilaian Anugerah Desa Wisata (ADWI) Kemenparekraf
Authors: Saharuna Muhammad Yusuf , Rahman Abdu
Published: November 2024

Tukamasea Village in Maros Regency, South Sulawesi, has significant potential to be developed as a tourist village. However, this potential has not been fully identified and utilized optimally. This community service project aims to provide guidance in the inventory and development of tourist attractions, accessibility, and amenities in Tukamasea Tourist Village. The methods used include field observations, focus group discussions (FGD), and training for the local community. The inventory results show that Tukamasea Village has various potential tourist attractions, such as Dolli Bathing Tourism, Galung Dolli Tourism, Jodoh Hill, and the Red Flower Seed House. Accessibility to the village and between tourist sites is generally good, although some road sections still require improvements. Basic amenities like mosques, schools, and health centers are available, though tourism-supporting facilities still need enhancement. This project also involves empowering the community in tourist village management, including training for Pokdarwis members and local business actors. Development recommendations include improving infrastructure quality, diversifying tourist attractions, strengthening institutions, and implementing more effective promotional strategies. Through this activity, it is hoped that Tukamasea Village can optimize its tourism potential, increase tourist visits, and ultimately boost the local economy. The sustainability of this program needs to be maintained through ongoing collaboration between local government, academics, and the local community.
Pemberdayaan Perempuan Dalam Pembangunan Pariwisata di Kabupaten Pangkep
Authors: Muhammad Salim Muhammad Arfin , Ery Anda Prasetyo
Published: November 2024

The Tourism sector is one of the developing sectors in Indonesia that can improve the economy of a country or region. Tourism is currently growing, which can open up vast employment opportunities. Women's empowerment through the community is a forum for developing the economy of Panaikang village, especially the introduction to tourism itself and its elements. One of them is the role of women in capacity building and community understanding of the benefits of tourism. Community service is packaged as technical guidance on women's war in developing villages and poverty alleviation in Panaikang Tourism Village. This technical guidance includes providing material about the Tourism Village to improve the community's standard of living around the Panaikang Tourism Village. The results of this service activity day showed that the community was very enthusiastic and actively participated in the activity. This activity has a significant impact on the community, especially in terms of gender equality and the role of women in poverty alleviation in Panaikang Village.
Archbishop Caiaphas: The Medieval Stage-Tyrant in the Elizabethan “Martin Marprelate” Controversy
Authors: Timmis Patrick
Published: November 2024

This article examines the 1589–92 “Martin Marprelate” controversy—a battle of pamphlets, sermons, and plays which translated academic debates regarding the best way to govern the Church of England into a remarkably lowbrow register. I argue that the polemical centerpiece of this debate was the stock figure of a wicked prelate, drawn from a long history of popular religious performance reaching back to medieval passion plays depicting the persecution of Christ by the Jewish authorities. The pseudonymous presbyterian pamphleteer “Martin” and his anti-Puritan opponents like John Lyly and Thomas Nashe wrestled for control of this figure, seeking to cast each other’s clerical heroes as the tyrannical high priest Caiaphas of the gospels.
Lycidas and Catullus' Poem 64
Authors: Daniel Clay
Published: November 2024

Catullus’ Poem 64 is a major, and completely unnoted (to my knowledge), analogue for Lycidas. The essay primarily points out this thick unobserved intertextuality, which significantly shapes such well-known passages as those of “the blind Fury” and the “two-handed engine” (two of many others). The influence indeed appears to be mainly stylistic. Nevertheless, thematically, it does support arguments that Milton opposes his poem's Christian and classical elements (rather than mingling them), yet it enacts Milton's deeply held belief that classical poems, even those of the smooth and often erotic Latin elegists, could energize Christian art.
Flow disturbance by intrusive instrumentation located on the surface of a compressor blade
Authors: Jung Daniel , Schäflein Lukas , Wunderer Roland , Jeschke Peter
Published: November 2024

In this paper, we present an experimental and numerical investigation into the flow disturbance by intrusive instrumentation in the form of spanwise pressure tubes mounted on the pressure and suction side of a compressor blade in a linear cascade wind tunnel at a moderate subsonic Mach number of 0.5 and a Reynolds number of 790,000. The pressure tubes were modelled as simplified bumps extending over the entire span with a width of 24% of the chord length and a height of 67% of the maximum blade thickness. The leading edge of the bumps is located at 30% of the streamwise surface length. We found that the total pressure losses generated by these pressure tubes are considerably larger when they are placed on the suction side of the blade. The suction-sided bump increases the total pressure loss coefficient by a factor of four, while the pressure-sided bump approximately doubles it. CFD simulations reveal that the suction-sided bump causes the flow to form a large, open recirculation zone, while for the pressure-sided bump, the flow reattaches near the trailing edge. In conclusion, we provide insights into the effects of pressure tubes on the losses generated by compressor blades. The mounted tubes significantly impact the flow and should be carefully considered during instrumentation design.
Semantic Error Prediction: Estimating Lexical Complexity in Production
Authors: Strohmaier David , Buttery Paula
Published: November 2024

Estimating word complexity is essential for many computer-assisted language learning technologies. We introduce semantic error prediction (SEP) as a novel task that assesses the production complexity of content words. In SEP, a system has to predict which word token are replacements of tokens from the original text. We use LLMs for this novel task and establish its practical relevance for predicting the vocabulary scores of learner essays, providing a finer-grained assessment of learner skills.
The Concept of Physical Death from a Christian Perspective: Belief, Hope, and Meaning
Authors: H. A Tuan Yoram , L. Moimau Aprianus
Published: November 2024

This study aims to explore the concept of physical death from a Christian perspective, focusing on the beliefs, hopes, and meanings associated with it. Using a literature review method, data was gathered from books and articles addressing death within Christian thought. The analysis reveals three significant insights. First, Christian beliefs about physical death include varied understandings of life after death, the relationship between soul and body, and the role of Jesus Christ in death and eternal life. Second, Christian hope regarding physical death encompasses aspects such as the anticipation of heaven, reunion with God, and the immortality of the soul. This hope provides peace and support as Christians approach death, inspiring them to live with purpose and meaning. Third, the meaning of physical death from a Christian perspective includes the understanding of life’s purpose, spiritual preparation, and humanity's role within God’s plan. For Christians, physical death is not viewed as an end but as a transition to a better life. The findings of this study offer deeper insights into how Christian beliefs shape perceptions, hopes, and meanings surrounding physical death. Practical implications of this research can support and guide Christians in confronting mortality.
Trustworthy digital twinning data platform for power infrastructure construction projects using blockchain and semantic web
Authors: Zhou Liang
Published: November 2024

Power infrastructure projects are characterized by complex supply chain structures and numerous stakeholders, presenting significant challenges in maintaining data integrity and ensuring seamless integration of project information. Previous Digital Twins (DTs) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) collaboration methods lack robust mechanisms for data traceability and immutable storage, leading to potential risks such as data loss or tampering. Furthermore, existing project information exchange and data management methods do not adequately integrate diverse data types, such as project documentation, onsite environment monitoring IoT sensor readings and CAD/BIM-based design information. This research introduces a novel DT data platform prototype, utilizing Blockchain and Semantic Web technologies, to establish a trustworthy DT data environment for power infrastructure projects. This system collects heterogeneous data, including manual inputs and IoT-generated data, and processes them into RDF format on dedicated devices. The integrated data is then stored on a Permissioned Blockchain, ensuring traceability and immutability. The framework incorporates Distributed File Systems to enhance storage efficiency and features a semantic gateway that transforms heterogeneous data into RDF graphs, fostering interoperability and the potential for automated data linkage. The efficacy of this prototype was demonstrated through a case study, testing data consistency and showcasing prototype queries enhanced by Semantic Web, thus substantiating the platform’s capacity to support multidisciplinary project management.
Prevalence and its associated factors of diabetic retinopathy among type 1 and type 2 diabetic patients at public hospitals in Eastern Ethiopia, 2023: a hospital-based comparative cross-sectional study
Authors: Bayisa Feyisa Shasho , Demis Nimani Teshome , Darcho Samuel Demissie
Published: November 2024

Introduction

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a highly prevalent microvascular disease among diabetic patients, resulting in irreversible blindness. However, there is a dearth of evidence on diabetic retinopathy (DR) and its associated factors in eastern Ethiopia. The study aimed to determine the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and its associated factors among type 1 and type 2 diabetic patients at public hospitals in eastern Ethiopia.

Method

A hospital-based comparative cross-sectional was conducted among 520 diabetic patients. Epidata software was used for data entry, and STATA version 17 was used for statistical analysis. Multivariate binary logistic regression was computed to identify factors associated with DR. The Hosmer and Lemeshow chi-square test assessed goodness of fit.

Results

The overall prevalence of DR was 43.5%. The prevalence of diabetic retinopathy among type 1 DM was 38.5%, and the prevalence of DR among type 2 DM was 48.5%. Age >60 [AOR = 4.64 95% CI (1.60, 13.51)], being male [AOR = 4.05 95% CI (1.51, 10.97)], and having complications [AOR = 0.01 95% CI (0.003, 0.04)] were significantly associated with DR among type 1 diabetes. Having a family history of DM [AOR = 1.57 95% CI (1.76, 3.24)], poor glycemic status [AOR = 1.91 95% CI (1.56, 2.83)], and having complications [AOR = 11.07 95% CI (4.89, 25.13)] were significantly associated with DR among type 2 diabetes.

Conclusions

In the current study, the prevalence of DR was 43.5%. The prevalence was higher among type 2 diabetes compared to type 1 diabetes. Factors such as poor glycemic control, older age, male sex, a family history of diabetes, and complications related to diabetes were significantly associated with DR. To minimize the impact of diabetics, it requires regular screening programs for diabetic patients, especially those with poor glycemic control and other identified risk factors.
Adhesive chitosan-based hybrid biohydrogels for peripheral nerve injury repair
Authors: Qiu Pengjia , Wang Lei , Wang Jing , Wang Xingdong , Xu Jianchao , An Xiaokai , Han Fengwang , Dong Zhao , Zhang Jiangtao , Shi Peiwen , Niu Qiang
Published: November 2024

With the rapid progress of industrialization, the incidence of peripheral nerve injuries caused by trauma has been continuously increasing. These injuries result in a significant number of disabilities and irreversible functional impairments, not only severely impacting the health and quality of life of patients but also placing a heavy economic burden on families and society. Effectively promoting peripheral nerve regeneration has thus become a key focus and challenge in current research. In recent years, hybrid biohydrogels with adhesive properties have gained widespread attention due to their excellent biocompatibility, mechanical stability, conductivity, and biodegradability. These materials can provide an optimal microenvironment to promote neuron adhesion and axonal extension while offering outstanding mechanical strength to meet the fixation requirements in clinical surgeries. This paper systematically reviews the application of adhesive hybrid biohydrogels in peripheral nerve injury repair, highlighting the latest research progress in promoting nerve regeneration and improving functional recovery, and discusses the challenges and future prospects for their clinical application.
Primary transcatheter dilation of the pulmonary valve in cyanotic patients with tetralogy of Fallot and dominant pulmonary valve stenosis
Authors: Mini Nathalie , Arenz Claudia , Mikus Marian , Schneider Martin B. E.
Published: November 2024

Objectives

This study reviews the outcome of pulmonary valve dilation (PVB) in patients with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) and predominantly pulmonary valve stenosis as first palliation and the impact of balloon-related cusp tears (BRCTs) on the surgical strategy.

Background

The early management of cyanotic patients TOF is still controversial.

Methods

This was a retrospective study of 19 patients with TOF who underwent PVB over 4 years. Differential growth of the pulmonary valve/annulus (PV) and arteries was documented, as was differential saturation improvement. Surgical findings were analyzed, including BRCT and subsequent surgical methods.

Results

The median saturation value improved significantly from 70% (45%–98%) to 90% (74%–98%) (p-value = 0.03). Recurrent desaturation 7–45 days after the intervention occurred in 7 patients; 2 needed reinterventions, and 5 needed an early repair. At the time of repair, the median PV z-score improved from −3.7 (−6.12 to −1.3) to −2.1 (−4.2 to −0.19) (p-value = 0.2). The LPA z-score improved from −1.95 (−3.4 to −0.4) to 0.36 (−2.9 to 1.8) (p-value = 0.2), and the RPA z-score improved from −2 (−2.8 to 0.04) to 0.18 (−2.4 to 1.3) (p-value = 0.34). The mean pressure gradient decreased from 50 mmHg (32–72) to 38 mmHg (20–55) (p-value 0.08). The surgical repair was on time in 13 patients; one was still waiting for surgery. BRCTs were found in 8 patients and had no impact on the surgical strategy. Seven patients needed transannular patching, and in 11, the PV could be preserved (including 7 with BRCTs).

Conclusion

Palliative transcatheter dilation of predominantly pulmonary valve stenosis in patients with TOF and predominantly pulmonary valve stenosis is safe and effective in palliating cyanosis in most patients. It can improve saturation and prompt pulmonary development, delaying the surgical repair to the right time. A subsequent BRCT seems to have no negative impact on the surgical strategy.
Predicting hypoglycemia in elderly inpatients with type 2 diabetes: the ADOCHBIU model
Authors: Zhang Rui-Ting , Liu Yu , Sun Chao , Wu Quan-Ying , Guo Hong , Wang Gong-Ming , Lin Ke-Ke , Wang Jing , Bai Xiao-Yan
Published: November 2024

Background

Hypoglycemic episodes cause varying degrees of damage in the functional system of elderly inpatients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The purpose of the study is to construct a nomogram prediction model for the risk of hypoglycemia in elderly inpatients with T2DM and to evaluate the predictive performance of the model.

Methods

From August 2022 to April 2023, 546 elderly inpatients with T2DM were recruited in seven tertiary-level general hospitals in Beijing and Inner Mongolia province, China. Medical history and clinical data of the inpatients were collected with a self-designed questionnaire, with follow up on the occurrence of hypoglycemia within one week. Factors related to the occurrence of hypoglycemia were screened using regularized logistic analysis(r-LR), and a nomogram prediction visual model of hypoglycemia was constructed. AUROC, Hosmer-Lemeshow, and DCA were used to analyze the prediction performance of the model.

Results

The incidence of hypoglycemia of elderly inpatients with T2DM was 41.21% (225/546). The risk prediction model included 8 predictors as follows(named ADOCHBIU): duration of diabetes (OR=2.276, 95%CI 2.097˜2.469), urinary microalbumin(OR=0.864, 95%CI 0.798˜0.935), oral hypoglycemic agents (OR=1.345, 95%CI 1.243˜1.452), cognitive impairment (OR=1.226, 95%CI 1.178˜1.276), insulin usage (OR=1.002, 95%CI 0.948˜1.060), hypertension (OR=1.113, 95%CI 1.103˜1.124), blood glucose monitoring (OR=1.909, 95%CI 1.791˜2.036), and abdominal circumference (OR=2.998, 95%CI 2.972˜3.024). The AUROC of the prediction model was 0.871, with sensitivity of 0.889 and specificity of 0.737, which indicated that the nomogram model has good discrimination. The Hosmer-Lemeshow was χ2 = 2.147 (P=0.75), which meant that the prediction model is well calibrated. DCA curve is consistently higher than all the positive line and all the negative line, which indicated that the nomogram prediction model has good clinical utility.

Conclusions

The nomogram hypoglycemia prediction model constructed in this study had good prediction effect. It is used for early detection of high-risk individuals with hypoglycemia in elderly inpatients with T2DM, so as to take targeted measures to prevent hypoglycemia.

Trial registration

ChiCTR2200062277. Registered on 31 July 2022.
A dose escalation study to evaluate the safety of an aerosol BCG infection in previously BCG-vaccinated healthy human UK adults
Authors: Fredsgaard-Jones Timothy , Harris Stephanie A. , Morrison Hazel , Ateere Alberta , Nassanga Beatrice , Ramon Raquel Lopez , Mitton Celia , Fletcher Eve , Decker Jonathan , Preston-Jones Hannah , Jackson Susan , Mawer Andrew , Satti Iman , Barer Michael , Hinks Timothy , Bettinson Henry , McShane Helen
Published: November 2024

Introduction

Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death worldwide from a single infectious agent. Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), the only licensed vaccine, provides limited protection. Controlled human infection models (CHIMs) are useful in accelerating vaccine development for pathogens with no correlates of protection; however, the need for prolonged treatment makes Mycobacterium tuberculosis an unethical challenge agent. Aerosolised BCG provides a potential safe surrogate of infection. A CHIM in BCG-vaccinated as well as BCG-naïve individuals would allow identification of novel BCG-booster vaccine candidates and facilitate CHIM studies in populations with high TB endemicity. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and utility of an aerosol BCG CHIM in historically BCG-vaccinated volunteers.

Methods

There were 12 healthy, historically BCG-vaccinated UK adults sequentially enrolled into dose-escalating groups. The first three received 1 × 104 CFU aerosol BCG Danish 1331 via a nebuliser. After safety review, subsequent groups received doses of 1 × 105 CFU, 1 × 106 CFU, or 1 × 107 CFU. Safety was monitored through self-reported adverse events (AEs), laboratory tests, and lung function testing. Immunology blood samples were taken pre-infection and at multiple timepoints post-infection. A bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) taken 14 days post-infection was analysed for presence of live BCG.

Results

No serious AEs occurred during the study. Solicited systemic and respiratory AEs were frequent in all groups, but generally short-lived and mild in severity. There was a trend for more reported AEs in the highest-dose group. No live BCG was detected in BAL from any volunteers. Aerosol BCG induced potent systemic cellular immune responses in the highest-dose group 7 days post-infection.

Discussion

Aerosol BCG infection up to a dose of 1 × 107 CFU was well-tolerated in historically BCG-vaccinated healthy, UK adults. No live BCG was detected in the BAL fluid 14 days post-infection despite potent systemic responses, suggesting early clearance. Further work is needed to expand the number of volunteers receiving BCG via the aerosol route to refine and establish utility of this aerosol BCG CHIM.

Clinical trial registration

https://clinicaltrials.gov/, identifier NCT04777721.