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Careers and Intergenerational Income Mobility
Authors: Haeck Catherine , Laliberté Jean-William
Published: December 2024

This paper uses census microdata linked with tax records to quantify the contribution of occupations to intergenerational income mobility. We document substantial segregation into occupations by parental income. Children of high-income parents are significantly more likely to pursue high-paying and more desirable occupations. Since parents may pass on their occupations to their children, we further describe patterns of intergenerational occupational following and show they vary substantially across occupations, with low-income occupations showing more persistence across generations on average. Yet, occupational persistence plays a limited role for income mobility, explaining only 10 percent of the income rank-rank relationship. (JEL J13, J16, J31, J62)
Medical Expenses and Saving in Retirement: The Case of the United States and Sweden
Authors: Nakajima Makoto , Telyukova Irina A.
Published: December 2024

Many US households have significant wealth late in life, contrary to the predictions of a simple life-cycle model. By comparison, retirees in Sweden decumulate wealth more quickly while facing smaller out-of-pocket medical expense risks late in life. In this paper, we investigate how well the latter can account for the former using a full life-cycle consumption-saving model. We find that medical expense level and risk account for 32–59 percent of the US-Sweden difference in retirees' speed of wealth decumulation depending on age. We also show that financing and coverage of health insurance affect wealth decumulation patterns in retirement. (JEL D15, G22, G51, I13, J14, J26)
Representações de um exílio ibérico na obra Fastigimia (1604-1605), de Thomé da Veiga
Authors: Romano Rodrigues Bruno
Published: December 2024

Este artigo investiga os possíveis significados da obra intitulada Fastigimia (1604-1605), escrita pelo português Thomé Pinheiro da Veiga durante seu exílio em Valadolide, então capital da monarquia castelhana comandada por Filipe III. Para tanto, nos deteremos nas representações envolvendo portugueses e espanhóis que perpassam seu relato sobre a vida em “terra alheia”. Conclui-se que o período de distanciamento de sua terra natal resultou na construção de uma narrativa que interpretava o “lugar de destino” (Espanha) a partir do referencial fornecido pelo “lugar de origem” (Portugal). Neste sentido, a Fastigimia revela uma série de aproximações e distanciamentos culturais entre lusitanos e espanhóis, povos integrados, naquele contexto histórico, através da União Ibérica (1580-1640).
cinematografia de Amácio Mazzaropi no auge na ditadura do governo Médici
Authors: Correia Ana Claudia Kanesaki , Bonfim Luís Américo Silva
Published: December 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar o cinema de Amácio Mazzaropi envolvido em seu contexto histórico na época do regime ditatorial civil-militar brasileira, um regime político comandado por membros das Forças Armadas que ocorreu no período de 1964 a 1985, vinte e um longos anos árduos. Neste texto, foi analisado o governo do general Emílio Garrastazu Médici, de 1969 a 1974, marcado pelo auge das censuras. O cinema, assim como outros movimentos artísticos, sofreu com a falta da liberdade de expressão. Diante do contexto, foi realizado um breve levantamento de cada ano de seu governo, abordando alguns acontecimentos importantes do contexto histórico, relacionando com os contextos sociais existentes nos filmes lançados naquela época pela produtora P.A.M. Filmes (Produções Amácio Mazzaropi).
Música, resistência e ditadura
Authors: Guerra de Azevedo Gabriel , Siqueira de Freitas Alexandre
Published: December 2024

Este trabalho examina iniciativas de fomento musical capixabas durante a ditadura militar brasileira. Primeiro, refletimos sobre o conceito de censura e sua articulação com a cultura, de maneira geral. Em seguida, analisamos duas ações de resistência: a criação do primeiro Programa de Música da Ufes por Terezinha Dora Abreu de Carvalho – constatado em matérias de jornal dispostas no Arquivo Público do estado; e o Festival de Verão de Guarapari de 1971 – conforme relato de Antonio Alaerte (2001). Para tanto, discutimos autores que corroboram a compreensão da música como forma de resistência, articulando-os a tais iniciativas. Assim, cremos ter sido possível identificar e discutir algumas das posturas adotadas pelos agentes da música local durante a ditadura, seus impactos e consequências.
Ainda Estou Aqui
Authors: De Camargo Mendes Nathália Taise
Published: December 2024

Este artigo se propõe a analisar a narrativa de Marcelo Rubens Paiva em seu livro autobiográfico "Ainda Estou Aqui" de acordo com o conceito da literatura de los hijos - autores que eram crianças durante períodos ditatoriais e que hoje como adultos expõem seus pontos de vistas diante de tais acontecimentos. Para isto, utiliza-se dos pensamentos da Professora Doutora Maria Elisa Rodrigues Moreira (2020), da estudiosa chilena Paulina Daza (2014) e das ideias de Michael Pollak (1989), Jacques Le Goff (1990) e Elizabeth Jelin (2014) sobre a memória. De tal forma, a partir da pesquisa, reconhece-se Rubens Paiva como um dos grandes autores que mantém viva a memória dos terríveis dias de Ditadura Militar no Brasil.
escrita de Ignácio de Loyola Brandão e a crítica à Ditadura Militar brasileira
Authors: De Almeida Vidal Moroni , Vieira Julio Cesar
Published: December 2024

Este artigo tem por objetivo discutir as obras de Ignácio de Loyola Brandão, em especial o romance distópico Não verás país nenhum a fim de compreender a crítica e resistência mobilizada pelo escritor e jornalista durante a ditadura militar. As discussões circundam a trajetória de Ignácio e a relação das obras com o contexto histórico vivenciado. A metodologia utilizada foi revisão bibliográfica e análise de conteúdo das fontes: livros do escritor, entrevistas e um diário de escrita. Argumenta-se que as temáticas tratadas no conjunto das obras do autor estiveram, desde o início, atravessadas pelo contexto histórico vivenciado por Loyola. As críticas ao regime militar realizadas nas obras, foram ampliadas para questões ambientais, se mostrando uma potente fonte para a História.
Lugar de memória
Authors: Santos da Rosa Alahna , Helena Furtado Thais
Published: December 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo compreender, a partir de conceitos da Análise de Discurso de linha francesa, os interdiscursos que estão marcados no Memorial de Resistencia de São Paulo (MRSP). Defendemos que o memorial pode ser considerado a materialidade que abriga diferentes interdiscursos e os sentidos que eles produzem. Ao descrevermos a forma como o MRSP foi construído, concluímos que os sujeitos que fizeram parte dessa construção estão inscritos em diferentes formações discursivas, relacionadas a formações ideológicas diversas. Num processo de negociação entre a tentativa de apagamento de memórias sobre a ditadura brasileira e a busca de preservação dessas memórias, o memorial se constituiu hoje como um lugar de memória representado pela exposição de longa duração criada em 2009.
Sujeitos de sorte
Authors: Miranda de Andrade Tayna , Rocha Baltar Marcos Antonio
Published: December 2024

Considerando que as canções são potentes para a memória social por documentarem momentos culturais, históricos e políticos, nosso objetivo é identificar intersecções entre a Ditadura Militar no Brasil e a polarização política intensificada a partir dos anos 2010, no país, via análise contrastiva das canções Sujeito de Sorte (Belchior, 1976) e AmarElo (Emicida, 2019). Ancoramo-nos em Napolitano (2002) e o documento canção; e em Bakhtin ([1979] 1997) e os gêneros do discurso. Na compreensão de aspectos constituintes do gênero/documento canção, adotamos a análise multissemiótica (Baltar et al, 2023). Nossas conclusões apontam a crescente receptividade de Belchior a partir dos anos 2010 e o elo de resistência entre os Anos de Chumbo e a contemporaneidade brasileira em seu diálogo com Emicida.
análise discursiva da promessa de democracia cultural do atual governo Lula
Authors: Souza dos Anjos Liliane , Santana do Nascimento Felipe Augusto
Published: December 2024

Este trabalho apresenta uma análise discursiva do compromisso do atual governo Lula voltado à construção de uma democracia cultural. A partir do arcabouço teórico-metodológico da Análise de Discurso materialista, o artigo objetiva demonstrar como a aliança em questão inscreve-se historicamente, destacando-se como uma forma de reproduzir determinadas memórias que dissimulam uma noção transparente de cultura. Como materiais de análise, são mobilizados uma fotografia do dia da posse, o pronunciamento de Lula, o slogan e a marca do atual governo. Os resultados da pesquisa apontam para um funcionamento equívoco que notabiliza uma suposta ideia de igualdade, promovendo o apagamento das condições históricas do nosso social.
“A palavra passou a ser uma arma”
Authors: Sampaio Alves Maria Eduarda , Lopes de Souza Marcelle
Published: December 2024

Heloisa Teixeira é formada em Letras Clássicas pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro e possui mestrado e doutorado em Literatura Brasileira pela Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. Em 1983, concluiu seu pós-doutorado em Sociologia da Cultura na Universidade Columbia, em Nova York, e, desde 2010, é professora emérita da Escola de Comunicação da UFRJ. Atualmente, ocupa a cadeira nº 30 da Academia Brasileira de Letras. Tanto em seus trabalhos teóricos quanto como organizadora de antologias poéticas, Heloisa se destaca como uma pesquisadora do Brasil e de sua cultura. Sua produção abrange desde o estudo de mobilizações culturais das décadas de 1960 e 1970, como em Cultura e Participação nos Anos 60 (1984) e 26 Poetas Hoje (1976), até reflexões sobre os movimentos sociais contemporâneos. Nos últimos anos, tem se dedicado especialmente ao Feminismo, com obras como Explosão Feminista (2018) e Pensamento Feminista Brasileiro (2019).
Legal Reasoning in the Postclassical Period: Abū Saʿīd al-Khādimī’s (d. 1176/1762) Justification Regarding to the Prohibition of Smoking
Authors: Karacan Murat
Published: December 2024

This article analyzes the manner of legal reasoning of the Ottoman scholar Abū Saʿīd al-Khādimī (d. 1176/1762) in his two treatises on the prohibition of smoking (Risālatān ʿan ḥaẓriyyat al-dukhān) to determine the nature of the justification of a postclassical scholar relating to an individual juristic case. Since tobacco was introduced to the Muslim world in the 17th century, many jurists formed responses about smoking. Although some scholars such as ʿAbd al-Ghanī al-Nāblusī (d. 1143/1731) –especially when smoking later became a social issue– pronounced tobacco consumption as permissible, the majority considered it forbidden (ḥarām) or at least to be discouraged (makrūh). Al-Khādimī also expressed his opinion on this issue in two short treatises, which he wrote after discussion with some scholars in Damascus, who were most likely students of al-Nāblusī. As the title of the epistles indicates, al-Khādimī considers smoking forbidden. However, the wording is softened, and his reasoning is intersubjective and balanced, making his answer nuanced and justified with many different methodical and legal arguments. This approach illustrates how al-Khādimī makes Islamic law responsive and relevant to a case of his time, which is still applicable to present contexts. As the treatise is only available in the manuscript or in an old collection that is difficult to access, I have attached the text in the original language to this article.
Podpułkownik profesor doktor medycyny Stanisław Józef Konopka (1896-1982) – lekarz, oficer Wojska Polskiego, historyk medycyny
Authors: Kopociński Zbigniew , Kopociński Krzysztof
Published: December 2024

Profesor Stanisław Józef Konopka to twórca i długoletni dyrektor Głównej Biblioteki Lekarskiej w Warszawie, znakomity historyk medycyny, mistrz bibliografii lekarskiej. W czasie I wojny światowej był oficerem C.K. Armii, a po odzyskaniu przez Polskę niepodległości służył aż do 1939 r. w Wojsku Polskim, gdzie osiągnął rangę podpułkownika. W latach 1918-1919 był w czasie walk polsko-ukraińskich uczestnikiem odsieczy Przemyśla i Lwowa, następnie brał udział w wojnie polsko-bolszewickiej w 1920 r. Studia medyczne odbył na Wydziale Lekarskim Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego w Krakowie, absolutorium uzyskał w 1925 r. Dyplom doktora wszech nauk lekarskich otrzymał pięć lat później na Wydziale Lekarskim Uniwersytetu Jana Kazimierza we Lwowie. W latach 1925-1939 był kierownikiem Biblioteki i Muzeum Lekarskiego w Szkole Podchorążych Sanitarnych w Warszawie. Podczas niemieckiej okupacji uczestniczył w tajnym nauczaniu, w 1943 r. został aresztowany przez Gestapo, przebywał w więzieniu na Pawiaku, a potem w niemieckich kacetach na Majdanku, Gross-Rosen i Litomierzycach. W czerwcu 1945 r. założył Główną Bibliotekę Lekarską, którą kierował i rozwijał do 1970 r., a placówka ta stała się w swojej kategorii znaczącym ośrodkiem nie tylko krajowym, ale i europejskim. Konopka był w latach 1957-1972 redaktorem czasopisma „Archiwum Historii Medycyny” oraz autorem ponad 420 opublikowanych prac. Dziełem naukowym jego życia jest wielotomowa Polska Bibliografia Lekarska.
Profesor doktor habilitowany nauk medycznych Henryk Gaertner (1922-2020)
Authors: Gryglewski Ryszard
Published: December 2024

Tekst biograficzny ukazujący sylwetkę, karierę zawodową, wkład w naukę polską oraz pasje i zainteresowania Henryka Gaertnera – internisty, profesora Akademii Medycznej w Krakowie i Collegium Medicum w Krakowie, jednego z twórców Kliniki Chorób Wewnętrznych i Medycyny Wsi, zasłużonego w propagowaniu w Polsce myśli Alberta Schweitzera, etyka i filozofa, a także historyka medycyny, autora m.in. licznych opracowań dotyczących dziejów krakowskiego szpitala Bonifratrów.
The Discourse on the Difference Between Audacity and Real Fortitude in De bellis by Procopius of Caesarea
Authors: Stachura Michał
Published: December 2024

In De bellis by Procopius of Caesarea, there are multiple, though quite dispersed, instances of a discourse concentrated thematically on the distinction between true fortitude and audacity, with the latter being a mere semblance of the former, and actually a vice that is just the opposite of fortitude. The weight of this discourse comes from the role played by the virtue of fortitude in Procopius’ vision of history – being, on the one hand, the proper motive for preserving the remembrance of martial deeds and, on the other hand, the human-related factor that makes the greatest impact on the course of history. To understand this discourse properly, we need to abandon modern insights (with the mediaeval origin) expressed by concepts such as ‘courage’ and ‘bravery’ that blurred the boundary between virtue and emotion. Analysis of this discourse points to a relationship between real fortitude and prudence/integrity, while audacity is related to cowardice in the sense that it turns into the latter instantly in the face of danger (a stereotypical characteristic of villains in Antiquity). Likewise, seeking a certain death would be an act of audacity, not fortitude. However, a closer analysis of individual cases within this discourse shows a surprising rule: nearly all of them are examples of the moral philosophy applied in a perverse manner, to justify often disgraceful acts. Procopius himself, even though considering the reckless risking of one’s life as unworthy of fortitude, looks with admiration on all those who choose fighting until the end over accepting the shame of surrender (including also the opponents of Rome such as Vandals, Goths, and Persians). It appears then that the Late-Antique historiographer had already viewed the Platonic-Aristotelean distinction of fortitude and audacitywith some reserve, being closer in spirit to a new  conception of fortitude, later on to be expressed by the term ‘courage’.
Whose World Music?
Authors: Noone Matthew
Published: December 2024

World music might be defined most benignly as an attempt to conceptualise all of the world’s music. More cynically though, world music can be also seen as just an advertising label for all non-Western music. Many scholars have gone even further and argue that world music is a delusional subjective fantasy, an unreal utopia and an oppressive discourse of western hegemony. Defining what world music is really depends on who is asking the question. Whose world musi is it? This paper will focus on the philosophical conundrums of ‘world music’ within the context of the current BA World Music at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at the University of Limerick. The paper will be framed through the following questions: what is world music; whose music is it; why should we world music and how it can be done? In this article, I will trace the shifting meanings of world music from its origins as pedagogical framework, to its use as a popular music marketing term and finally its significance as part of a post modern critique of globalisation. I will outline how students at the Irish World Academy engage with ‘world music’ both as a problematic concept but also an exercise in exploring transcultural musical relationships, particularly through practical ensemble work in five different cultural areas: popular music, Javanese gamelan, Indian Classical music, Ewe drum and dance and Turkish maqam. I will also discuss my own journey as a musician and outline how this practice has influenced both my pedagogical and theoretical framing of what it means to be a performer in the contemporary global music landscape.
Fado – the Space of Intercultural Dialogue between Poland and Portugal
Authors: Majda Lidia
Published: December 2024

This article explores fado music as a medium for intercultural dialogue between Portugal and Poland, focusing on the early 21st century while considering its multicultural roots in Lisbon’s marine districts. The study situates itself within broader research on fado’s global reach, including its popularity in Japan. The first section examines fado’s role in multicultural relations, presenting it as a living heritage and space for dialogue. The second section highlights the integration of Polish and Portuguese cultural elements in fado. The third section discusses fado concerts and festivals in Poland, emphasizing their role in cultural exchange, with a case study on Fado Café in Grudziądz.
Selection of the Most Probable Best
Authors: Kim Taeho , Kim Kyoung-Kuk , Song Eunhye
Published: December 2024

In practice, simulation parameters are estimated from finite data, which introduces model uncertainty. In “Selection of the Most Probable Best,” Taeho Kim, Kyoung-Kuk Kim, and Eunhye Song propose a new estimator of the optimum, the most probable best (MPB), for ranking and selection (R&S) when the model uncertainty is characterized by a posterior distribution on the parameter given data. Defined as the solution with the largest posterior probability of optimality, selecting the MPB requires simulating at all parameter-solution combinations. The authors focus on when the posterior has a finite support and derive the convergence rate of the probability of correctly selecting the MPB as a function of sampling fractions of all solution-parameter pairs. They propose a lower bound on the rate function that allows easier characterization of the optimal sampling fractions and devise a sequential sampling algorithm from it. The algorithm shows superior empirical performance over benchmarks.
Strategic Development of Park and Recreation Complexes in the System of Natural Asset Management of Territorial Communities
Authors: Petrushenko M.
Published: December 2024

The article presents the results of substantiating the factors of strategic development of park and recreation complexes in the asset management system of territorial communities, in particular, highlights the strategic provisions of natural asset management within the studied complexes using the best world practices, as well as reveals the features of the strategic development integration of these complexes in the system of natural asset management at the level of territorial communities. The improved strategic provisions are based on the conceptual foundations of resilient ecological and economic development and best practices, primarily the Canadian MNAI. The strategic development toolkit is aimed at the following: expanding reporting and increasing its transparency, developing detailed natural asset management registers, integrating these assets into the local taxation system, improving cost management and investment profitability within the natural asset life cycle, expanding the integrated approach in relevant project activities. The provisions of the step-by-step integration of the strategic development of park and recreation complexes in the natural asset management system at the level of territorial communities are outlined. The recommendations are aimed at establishing a management structure and making decisions regarding the natural asset management, ensuring their integration into the infrastructure asset management, and developing detailed plans for the natural asset management within park and recreation complexes. The recommendations are intended to support local government bodies in matters of integrating the processes of natural asset management of park and recreation and other nature complexes into the general policy of regeneration and development of ecological and economic activity of territorial communities.
Peculiarities of Informational and Methodical Support for Managing the Development of the Tourism Industry
Authors: Kryvetskyi I.
Published: December 2024

The article reveals the importance of information and methodological support of the analysis of tourism industry activity which is based on the improvement of statistical indicators. The state and problems for further systematization are analysed. The approximation of national tourism economy to modern conditions is shown. The article analyses the current evaluation system efficiency of the tourism industry, as well as ordering and generalization of metrics for statistical analysis of the needs of the state and development of tourism in Ukraine. The study uses general scientific methods of knowledge for solving specific problems: dialectical method, system analysis method, method of synthesis, method of comparison. The groups of indicators that give a detailed and structured overview of the development of the tourism industry and reflect the impact of tourism on the economy have been formed. The groups of statistical indicators that can be used for statistical analysis of tourism and providing economic definition of the role of tourism in life or tourist region have been separated. A further study of levers of growth of social and economic value of tourism by developing tourism satellite accounts as a methodology to determine its impact on the economy of the region is roposed.
Alternative Methods for Evaluating the Effectiveness of Investment Projects in the International Market
Authors: Dergachova V. , Buryi Yе.
Published: December 2024

The article examines methods for evaluating investment projects with a focus on indicators of financial profitability, strategic development, workforce changes, and environmental impact. It analyzes workload redistribution, restructuring of employee responsibilities, and the importance of training on new equipment. Emphasis is placed on quality control through defect rate indicators and the impact of costs on fixed assets. The analysis highlights the investment impact on key products (power SKU) to support the implementation of strategic plans, contributing to risk reduction and improved management efficiency.
Improvement of the Financial Management System of Industrial Enterprises on the Basis of Implementing Value-based Management
Authors: Kopishynska K. , Kachur A.
Published: December 2024

The article is devoted to substantiating the need to improve the financial management system of industrial enterprises on the basis of value-based management. The key elements of the financial management system and their interaction are studied. The main problematic aspects of the financial management system of domestic industrial enterprises are identified. The need for the transformation of financial management with an orientation towards maximizing market value, which is achieved by implementing value-based management (Value-Based Management, VBM), is considered. The main tools and mechanisms that contribute to the implementation of the VBM concept are studied. Ways of adapting these tools to the business environment are proposed to increase the sustainability and competitiveness of enterprises.
Meme functions in Internet communication
Authors: Minaieva Ella
Published: December 2024

The article highlights and considers the features of the emergence and functioning of Internet memes as a phenomenon of internet communication. Internet discourse as a specific environment generates language phenomena that are not characteristic of a codified language. By producing highquality internet memes or expanding their content, Internet users declare themselves as discursive individuals. The phenomenon of memization of Internet communication is directly related to the language game, which appears as a decanonized form of Use and generation of language units (a conscious deviation from the language standard in the processes of speech communication). The pragmatics of speech paradox manifestations defines the attitude to the facts of speech play as anomalies that arouse interest in the unexpected interpretation of the content and / or formal transformations (deformations) of the sign. Internet memes meet the criteria for a language game. Internet memes begin to perform the compensatory function of emotional signs. Internet memes as emotional signs allow you to have an emotional impact on the intended addressee. As a result of the study, it was revealed that the question of discursive characteristics of internet memes, the role of memes in Internet discourse is multi-vector. Internet memes are multifunctional and perform the following functions: cognitive, interactive, perceptual, emotional, phatic, axiological, and creative. The list of discursive characteristics of internet memes and their functions remains open.
Philosophical and journalistic dominants of the poetics of Mykola Rudenko and Hanna Haivoronska: an artistic dialogue
Authors: Brovko Olena
Published: December 2024

The purpose of the article is a comparative and typological analysis of the poetry of Mykola Rudenko and Hanna Haivoronska. The subject of the study is the meta-genre nature of creativity, the correlation of philosophical and journalistic dominants of the poetry of the artists. The methodological and theoretical basis of the research is based on interdisciplinary approaches to the study of contemporary humanities, in particular, works on cognitive genre studies and meta-genre theory. The work of these authors emphasizes the problems of interpenetration of images-symbols, archetypes, mythologemes, ideologemes; the correlation of the philosophical poetic tradition with the journalistic text, the way of liberation from the aesthetic canons of socialist realism. The result of creative communication between Mykola Rudenko and Hanna Haivoronska was a series of interviews published by Hanna Haivoronska in the 90s in the publications Molodohvardiyets, Literary Newspaper, and Bakhmutskyi Shliakh, which emphasized the philosophical motives of the artist's work and civic position. Mykola Rudenko praised Hanna Haivoronska's poem “God” and published a review of the poet's work in the newspaper Literary Ukraine. The analysis of the individual work of artists allows us to complement the collective historical and literary portrait of representatives of different artistic generations, to reveal artistic traditions as an internal factor of artistic development. The texts of both authors are characterized by polemical passion and moral maximalism in the assessment of social phenomena.
Discursive words as a means of representing the concept “confidence”
Authors: Lie Siaomen
Published: December 2024

The author wrote an article about the study of discursive words that represent the concept of “confidence”. In the article, the author wrote that modern linguistics studies several meanings of the concept “confidence”. Linguists study the narrative sentence, describe that the speaker is convinced of the content and tries to convince the addressee. Linguists also study situations where the speaker agrees with the authenticity of the content. The author identified two discursive words as the subject of the article: “of course” and “understandable”. In the article, the author proved that the considered discursive words help connect the discourse, clarify the mood of the speaker and contribute to the success of practical communication. In the article, the author noted that the grammatical meaning of discursive words is close to interjections and modal particles. Discursive words represent categories of subjective modal values, express confidence, reliability, confirmation, firm belief, prediction,13 Вісник ЛНУ імені Тараса Шевченка. Філологічні науки № 6 (365), 2024 assumption. In the article, the author used many examples from Ukrainian periodicals. The author proved that the words “of course” and “understandable” have the semantics of a solid answer. From the point of view of semantic meaning, the words “of course” and “understandable” are often semantically consistent and can be replaced by each other. In the article, the author found out that the words “of course” and “understandable” are unevenly distributed in different types of discourse. The word “of course” is the most common. In the article, the author writes that these words can be used as a compound conjunction. In complex conjunctions “of course” and “understandable” retain their semantic elements. The author of the article came to the conclusion that the discursive words “of course” and “understandable” with the conceptual meaning “confidence” represent ambiguity and semantic branching, the words require taking into account the context of the communicative situation.
Genre and stylistic features of the play “The Wall” by Lyubov yakymchuk and Thomas Mettler
Authors: Nehodiaieva Svitlana
Published: December 2024

The study sheds light on the issue of the transformation of the genre and stylistic characteristics of the tragicomedy in the reception of modern playwrights Lyubov Yakymchuk and Thomas Mettler based on the material of the play “The Wall”. The research demonstrates the evolution of the genre of tragicomedy in the modern drama, which expresses the general directions of the development of modern literature with its desire to democratize the artistic word, with a tendency to increase the polemical nature of problems, civic and national consciousness, and philosophical inspiration, renewal of genre traditions, searches and experiments not only in national (Ukrainian) artistic, but also in global contexts. They have analyzed the composition and plot of the work which unfolds according to the play's collage conflict in the dialogues of nameless people who stayed under the occupation of the nameless aggressor. The conflict is aimed at finding answers to the eternal questions: What should the theater be like during the war? What should art be like when reality competes with it? When it is crueler, morebloody and impressive than art is. How should the theater help people survive all this? It is proved that, according to the genre declared by the writers, the chronotope in the work is relative, abstract, uncertain, devoid of specific historical features; actors are abstract, de-individualized, impersonal; interpenetration of the high, pathetic, tragic and low, comic, farcical; the real coexists with the fantastic; plot, composition, conflict, and dramatic action are destroyed; absurd plot situations are present; there is verbal nonsense and word creation. The combination of stylistic, ideological, genre, allegorical pictorial poetic elements of the play produces numerous interpretive meanings of the contemporary tragicomedy, drama of the absurd, which will hopefully become the subject of critical discussions of the thinking recipient.
Assisted dying legislation: challenges and considerations for community nurses
Authors: Andrews June
Published: December 2024

The article focuses on assisted dying, its legislation process and why it might be a political priority for UK lawmakers at this time. The author also raises questions about what the implications of this bill for nurses, particularly community nurses. The article mentions places outside the UK where assisted dying is already a feature of healthcare. ‘Bill’ or ‘bills’ should be taken to mean the draft legislation at the time of writing this article; these are subject to revision or even rejection in each jurisdiction either in the short or long term. It is important for nurses to think about the issue in general terms now, as it returns to the political agenda every few years. Nurses need to be able to discuss it professionally as professional standards, training and regulation will change. The questions presented give rise to polarised and strongly held views. It is important to examine any bill from a theoretical standpoint, to provide valid reasons for the position that professional nurses take, for or against these concepts in principle. There are questions of conscience and religious faith, which are challenging, but it is vital to look at the issue in an unemotional manner.
Managing depression in older adults living in care home settings
Authors: Palmer Sarah Jane
Published: December 2024

Sarah Jane Palmer looks at how depression among older adults in care home settings can be identified and managed.
Regional Report: North West Well-Placed to Deliver New Era of Flight
Authors: Williamson Jonny
Published: December 2024

With aircraft orders taking off and sustainability pressures intensifying, the North West of England is drawing on all its aerospace strengths to continue flying high.
Captured Potential
Authors: Bradshaw Mel
Published: December 2024

With the UK government recently announcing a renewed commitment to investing in carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, The Engineer spoke to experts in the field about its place in our net zero journey
Full Steam Ahead
Authors: Ford Jason
Published: December 2024

Steam buffs were in for a treat with the latest instalment of RAS Abbott’s history of vertical boiler locomotives
Bioremediation of Chlorpyrifos-contaminated Soil by Exopolysaccharide, Surfactant and Biofilm Synthesising Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria
Authors: Malik Deepak Kumar , Singh Vivek , Agnihotri Rajesh , Rathi Meenu
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACT: This research paper aims to investigate the ability of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria, Bacillus tropicus to degrade chlorpyrifos in soil. Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) have the ability to degrade various xenobiotic compounds, including pesticides and enhance plant growth. The bacterial isolate DK5 identified as Bacillus tropicus, showed biofilm production, exopolysaccharide synthesis and surfactant analysis under abiotic stress. Chlorpyrifos degradation by DK5 was examined using liquid phase extraction followed by HPLC. In HPLC analysis, DK5 degraded 96.1% of chlorpyrifos within 30 days under laboratory conditions. DK5 can be used for remediation of chlorpyrifos form pesticide contaminated soil. The inoculation of DK5 in pesticide contaminated soil can be a promising bioremediation technique for chlorpyrifos removal.
Molecular Docking, Synthesis and In vivo Assessment of New Phenothiazines as Inhibitors of Anxiety
Authors: Saini Pooja , Kumar Sushil , Singh Swatantr Bahadur
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACT: Background: Heterocylics are the backbone of the medicinal chemistry. They played very imperative role in the discovery of new lead molecules. Phenothiazine is one of them and it has many biological activities as well. This article proposed the design and synthesis of new phenothiazine derivatives. Aim: This work includes the preparation of some new Schiff bases of phenothiazine. The synthetic scheme includes development of series of 1-(10H-phenothiazin-10-yl)-2-(4-((phenylimino)methyl) phenoxy) ethan-1-one (D1-D10). Objective: This work aims to design some new phenothiazine molecules. Phenothiazine is main heterocyclic moiety of this work to perform their computational study and to evaluate the prepared molecules as anxiolytic agents. Result: All the derivatives was synthesized in the laboratory and characterized by applying different parameters. These parameters include melting point, solubility, Rf value, spectroscopic analysis like IR spectroscopy and 1H-NMR spectroscopy. Some software was used to dock the derivatives and to perform the computational studies. Conclusion: The synthesized compounds were screened for anti-anxiety activity and elevated plus maze method was incorporated to perform the activity. Statistical analysis of the prepared derivatives was done followed by one way ANOVA dunnett’s test. Among them, some derivatives showed potent activity and some showed moderate activity against anxiety.
Evaluation of Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Activity of Essential Oils Against Isolated Bacteria from Milk Samples
Authors: Choubey Sanchita , Jamekar Varada , Chaudhari Shreya , Deshpande Jyoti
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACT: The consumption of food contaminated with bacteria or their toxins can result in foodborne infections or illnesses. This study investigated the antibacterial and antibiofilm activity of essential oils against bacteria isolated from milk samples collected in Pune, Maharashtra, India. Twenty-five raw milk samples were collected from local vendors and examined for the presence of biofilm-forming microorganisms. The isolated bacteria were identified and characterized using morphological and biochemical tests, revealing that 20% of the samples were contaminated with Acinetobacter spp. and 28% with E. coli. The antibacterial activity of the essential oils was evaluated using the disc diffusion method, and the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined using 96-well plates. The minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) was also assessed by inoculating assay mixtures from wells exhibiting no microbial growth onto sterile nutrient agar medium. Biofilm formation and disruption were evaluated using crystal violet assay and biofilm disruption assay, respectively. The results demonstrated that the Cinnamon Bark and Oregano essential oils exhibited significant antibacterial and antibiofilm activity at the lowest MIC value of 0.02-0.04 μg/ml against the isolated bacteria. The findings suggest that essential oils could be potential natural alternatives to conventional antibiotics for controlling bacterial contamination and biofilm formation in milk and dairy products. Further research is needed to explore the practical applications of essential oils in the dairy industry and to ensure their safety and efficacy as natural antimicrobial agents.
In Vitro Antibacterial, Phytochemical and Molecular Characterization of Moringa oleifera Lam.
Authors: Ramachandran Asha , Vijayan Rari , V Rinu , Raj R Dinesh
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACT: Moringa oleifera Lam. popularly called as "miracle tree" is a fast-growing deciduous plant, originated in the Indian subcontinent and is commonly grown in tropical regions. Its extraordinary nutritional profile and a deluge of therapeutic benefits have attracted considerable attention worldwide. The leaves, in particular, are good source of calcium, potassium, proteins and vitamins A, C and E, making them an essential dietary supplement, especially in regions facing food insecurity. The leaves are also rich in antioxidants, including chlorogenic acid, quercetin and beta-carotene, which protect against oxidative stress and cellular damages. This study is an attempt to screen the plant extracts of M. oleifera for its antibacterial activity, qualitative phytochemical constituents and molecular characterization. The results indicate that crude and powdered fresh leaves extract showed no antibacterial activity whereas cold, hot and ethanol extracts, prepared from fresh and dried leaves of M. oleifera showed varying antibacterial properties. Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of saponins, flavonoids, glycosides, alkaloids, carboxylic acids, coumarins, phenols, quinones, resins, phlobatannins, diterpenes and terpenoids. The study demonstrated efficient antibacterial action against human pathogens which can be attributed to the various phytochemicals present in this plant. To understand the genetic diversity exist in M. oleifera populations, matK and ITS regions were sequenced in five accessions collected from different parts of South Kerala. Five SNPs were detected in the ITS loci and no SNPs were detected in matK loci. Pairwise genetic distance were calculated based on ITS sequences and maximum genetic distance was found between Chengannur and Ochira accessions (0.006) whereas, minimum genetic distance was noted between Chengannur to Kallumala (0.001) and Thiruvananthapuram (0.001). Genetic distance data was subjected to cluster analysis using UPGMA dendrogram. Five accessions were entered into two distinct clusters. Accessions from Chennithala and Ochira were clustered together in one node with a bootstrap support of 98% whereas, the other three accessions, Chengannur, Kallumala and Thiruvananthapuram were clustered together with a boot strap support of 80%. Clustering pattern revealed the genetic structure exist in M. oleifera accessions studied.
Plant Leaf Disease Detection with Multivariable Feature Selection Using Deep Learning AEN and Mask R-CNN in PLANT-DOC Data
Authors: Selvam Nithyanandh , Joy Eldho Konnammanayil
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACT: Objectives: To suggest a new AI-based model to detect plant leaf diseases at an early stage in order to maximize crop yield. Deep learning with multi-variable feature selection method is employed to boost the accuracy rate of detection and classification. Methods: The artificial intelligence-based mask RCNN is utilized to extract all the multivariable features in plant leaves to predict the type of disease at an early stage. DAEN is employed to denoise the image and learn the leaf image representations from unlabeled data to improve the classification accuracy. Combinational methods like local binary patterns, color histograms, and shape descriptors are employed to identify local and global features of the plant leaf. The PLANT-DOC dataset is used for this research study, which includes 2,590 leaf images and 17 classes of disease with the target attributes of healthy and diseased leaves. The LeafNET architecture is used for pre-processing and to analyze the significant spots in leaf images. To evaluate the performance of the proposed AI-based Mask-RCNN, a MATLAB tool is used, and the results are compared with the prevailing models such as ACO-CNN, I-SVM, KNN, and DL-RPN. Findings: The suggested AI Mask R-CNN model outperforms the existing methods with proven results of 95.06% accuracy, 96.7% sensitivity, 97.24% specificity, 96.4% TPR, 95.91% TNR, 9% FPR, 8.4% FNR, and 94.57% F1 Score, 94.96% detection speed which clearly shows that the model has the ability to classify and detect leaf disease in a robust manner. Novelty: The outcome of the AI Mask-RCNN model enhances the accuracy rate in terms of plant leaf disease detection and classification at an early stage, which helps the agricultural sector maximize crop yields. In terms of performance evaluation, the proposed model outperforms the shortcomings of the existing leaf disease detection models such as ACO-CNN, I-SVM, KNN, and DL-RPN.
Assessment of Intradialytic Complications and Predisposing Factors in Chronic Kidney Disease Individuals Receiving Hemodialysis
Authors: Narayanaswamy Lokesh , Murthy Rakshitha Gonur Prakasha , Rajappa Nataraj Gowda , Patil Aravind , Tharayil Aman Suresh , Sairaman Vaishnavi
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACT: The investigation focused on assessing the prevalence of complications and predisposing factors, assessing the co-morbidities, and comparing the risk of age and complications as hypertension in CKD patients undergoing haemodialysis. A prospective observational investigation was undertaken across two separate sites. Basaveshwara Medical College & Hospital and Akshaya Global Hospital, Chitradurga. The data was collected in a pre-designed data collection form after obtaining the patient's consent. After the data collection, the information was entered into an Excel spreadsheet and subjected to analysis. The statistical analysis includes the calculation of percentages, the generation of descriptive statistics, and the computation of Pearson correlations. The study enrolled 70 patients; there were more multiple complications and predisposing factors compared to single complications and predisposing factors. The prevalence of complications such as muscle cramps (75.75%), followed by chills (47.10%), itching (38.50%), and hypotension (34.30%), was higher. While predisposing factors such as elevated blood pressure (88.6%) and diabetes mellitus (65.7%) were more commonly observed. Co-morbid conditions of hypertension and diabetes (47.15%) were found more. Insignificant correlation was found between age as a risk factor and hypertension as a complication. Our study concludes that muscle cramps, chills, itching, and hypotension were common complications, while hypertension and diabetes were frequent predisposing factors. Hypertension with diabetes was the most common comorbidity, and no significant age-related correlation with hypertension as a complication was observed.