bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Expressing smells in (American) English
Authors: Schönefeld Doris Eveline
Published: July 2024

The paper reports on a study of the usage of smell verbs over the last 200 years by speakers of American English. The focus is on how the expression of smell changes over time and what this reveals about the way speakers conceptualize and assess smells. The study is based on usage data from the COHA (Corpus of Historical American English). They were quantitatively analysed employing the methods of simple and (multiple) distinctive collexeme analysis. The results of our investigations indicate both a general increase over time in the usage of smell-verb constructions and a noticeable diversification of the smell vocabulary used by American English speakers. Moreover, the results of the collexeme analyses reveal more detailed aspects of the types of smell descriptors people use in smell talk. Reflecting what kinds of smell emitters are most typically and especially closely associated with the individual smell-verb constructions at particular times, they are informative about the sources of smells that are salient enough in our culture and (well-)known enough in the speech community to be used as functional smell descriptors and how these may change over time.
Tone and clause structure in Bùlì
Authors: Sulemana Abdul-Razak
Published: July 2024

In this article, I analyze tonal patterns of Bùlì (Mabia/Gur) verbs in sentences. I argue that Bùlì requires a more articulated structure for TP, namely, a projection of both INFL1 and INFL2. INFL1 corresponds to the standard TP and is the locus of the EPP. INFL2, on the other hand, is the locus of a generalized finite/non-finite marking on the clause. I show that this more articulated structure for TP is key in understanding the intricate tonal interactions we find in the clause between segmental and tonal morphology of negation, tense, and aspect marking.
A diachronic perspective on ‘prosodies’ in Central Chadic languages (Afroasiatic)
Authors: Wolff H. Ekkehard
Published: July 2024

The paper reports on generalisations drawn from the author’s historical analysis of a sample of some five thousand words, which reflect more than two hundred lexical items from up to sixty-six Central Chadic languages and language varieties. The paper provides illustrative examples from present-day languages with explicit diachronic analyses of the evolution of their synchronic segmental and ‘prosodic’ suprasegmental structures. Four typologically characteristic prosodies (i.e., palatalisation, labialisation, nasalisation, glottalisation) operate across words, which are – in synchronic perspective – mostly monomorphemic, while in diachronic perspective they are mostly polymorphemic. The paper shows that, and how the four reconstructed prosodies lead to the diachronic emergence of innovative phonemes in the modern languages, which were not part of the segmental phonological inventories of the common proto-language. This empirical fact poses considerable challenges to the application of the well-established ‘comparative method’ as originally developed by the Neogrammarian school of historical linguistics.
Effects of the German Minimum Wage on Earnings and Working Time Using Establishment Data
Authors: Ohlert Clemens
Published: July 2024

This study examines the short-term effects of the introduction of a statutory minimum wage in Germany on hourly wages, monthly wages and paid working hours. We exploit a novel panel dataset by linking the Structure of Earnings Survey (SES) 2014 and the Earnings Survey (ES) 2015 and apply a difference-in-differences approach at the establishment level. The results indicate an effect of the introduction of the statutory minimum wage on the average hourly wages of employees in minimum wage establishments of up to 5.9 %. Due to negative effects on average working time of approximately minus 3.1 %, the effects on monthly gross earnings are smaller but still amount to up to 2.7 % on average. The results further suggest that the minimum wage effects on earnings were greater among low-wage employees than on average, in eastern Germany than in western Germany, and among part-time employees and marginal employees than among full-time employees.
On the Reality and Evidential Status of Temporal Passage Phenomenology
Authors: Gilbertson Eric
Published: July 2024

Although many B-theorists do not think that our perceptual experience provides evidence that time passes, they accept that we at least seem to be aware of time’s passage. Consequently, they accept the burden of explaining away the appearance of passage. This paper discuss three arguments aiming to discharge this burden. The first two arguments allow that there is a distinctive phenomenology of passage, whereas the third argues that the belief in passage phenomenology is the result of a cognitive error. None of the arguments succeeds. The first two rest on assumptions that the A-theorist has reasons to reject, in light of facts about the nature of conscious experience – facts concerning both its basis in physical and functional processes, and facts concerning its representation of duration. The third argument fails to provide a compelling account of the source of our belief in passage phenomenology.
Fe nanoparticle-functionalized ordered mesoporous carbon with tailored mesostructures and their applications in magnetic removal of Ag(i)
Authors: Zhang Wenjuan , Li Yuheng , Ran Mengyu , Wang Youliang , Ding Yezhi , Zhang Bobo , Feng Qiancheng , Chu Qianqian , Shen Yongqian , Sheng Wang
Published: July 2024

Fe nanoparticle-functionalized ordered mesoporous carbon (Fe0/OMC) was synthesized using triblock copolymers as templates and through solvent evaporation self-assembly, followed by a carbothermal reduction. Fe0/OMC had three microstructures of two-dimensional hexagonal (space group, p6mm, Fe0/OMC-1), body centered cubic (Im3̄m, Fe0/OMC-2), and face centered cubic (Fm3̄m, Fe0/OMC-3) which were controlled by simply adjusting the template. All Fe0/OMC displayed paramagnetic characteristics, with a maximum saturation magnetization of 50.1 emu·g−1. This high magnetization is advantageous for the swift extraction of the adsorbent from the solution following the adsorption process. Fe0/OMC was used as an adsorbent for the removal of silver ions (Ag(i)) from aqueous solutions, and the adsorption capacity of Fe0/OMC-1 was enhanced by the functionalization of Fe0. Adsorption property of Fe0/OMC-1 was significantly higher than that of Fe0/OMC-2 and Fe0/OMC-3, indicating that the long and straight ordered pore channels were more favorable for adsorption, and the adsorption capacity of Ag(i) on Fe0/OMC-1 was 233 mg·g−1. The adsorption process exhibited conformity with both the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and the Freundlich model, suggesting that the dominant mechanism of adsorption involved multilayer adsorption on heterogeneous surfaces.
Neurological Complications after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Procedure
Authors: Rogowicz Daniel , Motolko Karina , Skowronek Radomir , Świątkowski Damian , Zaborowska Katarzyna , Piotrowski Jakub , Wojnicz Aleksandra , Pawliszak Wojciech
Published: July 2024

Aortic stenosis is the most common primary valvular heart disease in both Europe and North America. In patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis, early surgical treatment is recommended because of the very poor prognosis and the lack of effect of conservative treatment on the natural course of this heart defect. The primary treatment options for severe aortic stenosis are surgical aortic valve replacement and transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Complication rates between therapeutic procedures used vary according to the group to which the patient has been assigned by health care professionals on the basis of the risk of possible complications or mortality. Neurological symptoms that are consequences of transcatheter aortic valve implantation remain a major challenge for providers. The aim of this study was to assess the risk of neurological complications after transcatheter aortic valve implantation. (JNNN 2024;13(1):36–41)
Thermal annealing effects on the structural and electrical properties of Ag2La thin films deposited by thermal evaporation technique
Authors: Qasrawi A. F. ,   Department of Physics, Arab American University, Jenin, Palestine, Zakarneh W. A. ,   Department of Physics, Arab American University, Jenin, Palestine
Published: July 2024

Herein Ag2La thin films are fabricated by a vacuum coating method and subjected to a thermal annealing process. The thermally heated of films at 200 o C increased the crystallite sizes and improved the crystalline structure of the films. For these films the electrical conductivity measurements which were handled in the temperature range of 300- 440 K. The conductivity analyses indicated that the transport of charged particles is dominated by the thermionic emission and by the variable range hopping conduction mechanisms. The annealing of films shifted the impurity levels and decreased; the degree of disorder, the average hopping distance and the average hopping energy.
Unsaturated polyester resin synthesis for enhanced fiber-reinforced composite performance
Authors: Manikumar R. ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Gst, GITAM Deemed to be University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Rao T. N. ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Gst, GITAM Deemed to be University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Published: July 2024

This research aims to enhance traditional glass fiber composites by utilizing a mediumreactive unsaturated polyester resin (UPR) synthesized from ortho-phthalic anhydride. The UPR is formulated using unsaturated acids, glycols, and styrene monomers, with the reaction tailored to improve mechanical properties beyond those of standard commercial resins. The liquid resin's properties are evaluated for manufacturing viability, and its solidified form demonstrates superior performance compared to industrial benchmarks. The composite, produced via the hand layup technique, features a reduced resin-to-glass fiber ratio. Mechanical property tests confirm its robustness. Additionally, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis reveals the microstructural characteristics to study the UPR performance.
Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles and its characterization of maranta arundinacea
Authors: Kanagalatha R. ,   Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Government Arts College, (Autonomous) Salem-636 007 Tamil Nadu, India., Thirumoorthy T. ,   M.Sc. Student, Department of Chemistry, Government Arts College, (Autonomous) Salem-636 007 Tamil Nadu, India.
Published: July 2024

Silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) synthesized through eco-friendly and sustainable methods have gained significant attention due to their diverse applications and reduced environmental impact. In this study, the green synthesis of Ag NPs using Maranta arundinacea, commonly known as arrowroot, as a bio-reducing agent is represented. Arrowroot, abundant in phytochemicals, offers an environmentally benign approach to nanoparticle production. The description of the synthesis process, characterizing the Ag NPs using various techniques such as UV-Vis spectroscopy, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray Diffraction (XRD). These analyses reveal the formation of well-defined Ag NPs with unique properties. This research contributes to the growing field of green nanotechnology and underscores the potential of Maranta arundinacea as a valuable resource for sustainable nanoparticle synthesis. The characterized Ag NPs hold promise for various applications, including medicine, catalysis and environmental remediation and provide a foundation for further exploration in these domains.
Structural, optoelectronic, thermal and transport properties of hybrid perovskite (EAGeCl3) material
Authors: Dubey A. ,   Department of Physical Sciences, Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan 304022, India, Mishra K. , Srivastava R. , Kumari A. , Jangra P. K. , Joshi T. K. , Choudhary B. L. , Verma A. S. ,   Department of Mathematics, Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology (NIET), Greater Noida, 201306, India,   Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, KIET Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad 201206, India,   Department of Physics, S. V. College, Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh State University, Aligarh, 202140, India,   Department of Chemistry, Government College for Women, Badhra, Charkhi Dadri, 127308, India,   Department of Physics, Swami Vivekanand Govt. P. G. College, Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh 458441 (India),   Department of Physical Sciences, Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan 304022, India,   Division of Research and Innovation, School of Applied and Life Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, 248007, India
Published: July 2024

Hybrid halide perovskites are emerging as an encouraging option for the fabrication of solar systems. Ethyl-ammonium-based hybrid halide perovskites offer amazing qualities such as reduced bandgap, increased structure stability, and less toxicity. Properties like structural; electrical; optical; and thermoelectric of the material ethyl ammonium germanium chloride are calculated using density functional theory (DFT) simulation code WIEN2K and calculated the optimized structure; density of states; and band structure of EAGeCl3 using exchange-correlation potential KTB-mBJ, establishing it as a direct bandgap semiconductor. Several optical properties such as dielectric function; absorption coefficient; and refractive index over a photon energy spectrum over the range of 0 to 7 eV have also been calculated. In addition, transport coefficients also calculated dependent on concentration of charge carriers, the chemical potential, and temperature at which the material is operating. The findings emphasize the extraordinary properties of EAGeCl3, which has a high ability to absorb electromagnetic radiation, such as light, with a high efficiency, superior compound’s ability to generate an electric potential in response to temperature, among additional benefits. These discoveries confirm its suitability as an affordable material for use in photovoltaic devices, contributing to the resolution of environmental concerns.
Paddle Mixer for Viscoplastic Materials and Pastes
Authors: Krupica Adam , Jirout Tomáš
Published: July 2024

A modified paddle mixer suitable for the homogenization of viscoplastic fluids and pastes, such as contemporary concrete mixtures, was developed to enhance homogeneity of the product, a crucial step in ensuring desired mechanical properties. In addition to the improvement in flow characteristics, this study presents the basic dimensionless characteristics in regression form, along with the measurement of the Metzner–Otto constant. These characteristics are essential for the use of the paddle mixer as an onsite rheometer, enabling rapid and straightforward evaluation of the desired rheological properties of the prepared mixture. The performance of the paddle mixer was assessed through homogenization experiments and power input measurements at various rotation speeds. The paddle mixer displayed creeping flow behavior up to a Re value of 50. The geometry of the paddle mixer was modified to achieve homogeneity throughout the volume, significantly influencing mixing mainly in the axial region of the mixer. To compensate for the non-Newtonian behavior, the Metzner–Otto approach was employed. Under creeping flow conditions and for pastes displaying flow index above 0.5, the paddle mixer can be characterized by a Metzner-Otto constant of 54.
Caracterização físico-química e avaliação de sistemas de proteção contra corrosão de projéteis deflagrados por armas de fogo
Authors: Gonçalves Vieira Santos Eduardo , Cavadas Andrade Flávio Augusto , Cordeiro Dantas Larissa Elizabeth , Borsoi Ribeiro Thiago , Claro Amanda Maria , Da Silva Barud Hernane , Vicente Benedetti Assis , Sadao Fugivara Cecilio
Published: July 2024

Nos laboratórios de balística, observa-se frequentemente que projéteis de armas de fogo têm sua integridade comprometida de forma irreversível, dificultando ou impedindo a realização dos exames de confronto balístico. A literatura científica que aborda as diferentes formas de proteção e armazenamento desses projéteis é escassa e de difícil acesso por se tratar, muitas vezes, de procedimentos não publicados. No presente trabalho, realizou-se a caracterização de três diferentes tipos de projéteis deflagrados por armas de fogo raiadas por Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura (MEV), Espectrometria de Raios-X com Dispersão de Energia (EDX) e Difratometria de Raios-X (DRX) e analisou-se o efeito do recobrimento de tais projéteis com lubrificante anticorrosivo (WD) e parafina (PA) no aumento da resistência à oxidação/corrosão e na preservação dos elementos identificadores desses projéteis. A análise de corrosão foi feita pela comparação dos estriamentos antes e depois do revestimento dos projéteis submetidos a um ensaio de corrosão forçada. Os resultados obtidos sugerem que o recobrimento com parafina se mantém por mais tempo comparado à camada por WD, sendo ambos os recobrimentos alternativos eficazes, com metodologia simples e de baixo custo para preservação de projéteis deflagrados por armas de fogo por período superior a 33 dias.
Perfil dos idosos atendidos em um Departamento Médico Legal de 2017 a 2022: estudo transversal, retrospectivo e descritivo
Authors: Faria de Moraes Mayara , Duarte Gavião Maria Beatriz
Published: July 2024

O envelhecimento da população brasileira tem ocorrido nas últimas décadas, sendo os idosos um grupo vulnerável à violência e traumas. A pandemia da COVID-19 proporcionou alerta sobre a violência doméstica. O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar o perfil dos idosos da Região Metropolitana de Vitória-ES que sofreram lesões corporais, descrever o tempo decorrido das agressões para a realização do exame de lesão corporal, o vínculo com o agressor e o meio/objeto de agressão, através dos laudos de lesões corporais de pessoas periciadas no Departamento Médico-Legal de Vitória-ES, no período de julho de 2017 a junho de 2022, compreendendo os períodos antes e durante a pandemia de COVID-19. Foram coletados o ano do ocorrido, informações pessoais, situação fática e quesitos oficiais dos laudos de exames de lesão corporal. Observou-se muitos dados não relatados nos laudos, mas sem comprometer as análises. Houve distribuição homogênea do número de laudos entre os anos avaliados e nos períodos antes e durante a pandemia; 53,8% dos idosos eram do sexo masculino, 47,5% estavam na faixa etária de 60-64 anos e 48,7% buscaram fazer o exame de lesão corporal em até dois dias. Entre os agressores conhecidos prevaleceram aqueles com vínculo familiar com o periciando. O meio de agressão mais observado foi o corporal. A violência contra pessoas de 60 anos ou mais necessita de incentivo para realização do exame de lesão corporal e os laudos devem ser preenchidos com precisão, proporcionando atenção especial ao idoso, pois a violência a esse grupo constitui grave problema de saúde pública.
Materialidade do crime e/ou dosimetria da pena? Razões pelas quais a pureza da droga interessa
Authors: Azambuja Amaral Maria Eduarda , Pinke Rodrigues Caio Henrique , Costa Bertran Maria Paula , Bruni Aline Thais
Published: July 2024

Os tribunais brasileiros, principalmente o STJ e o STF, afirmam que o tráfico de drogas está suficientemente caracterizado pela detecção de substância entorpecente na amostra apreendida. A Lei 11.343/2006 (Lei de Drogas) também não considera a pureza da droga um requisito necessário, seja para atestar a materialidade do delito ou para quantificar a dosimetria da pena. Esse é um tema de extrema importância e vem sendo debatido internacionalmente há muito tempo. Ele passa tanto por questões de saúde pública, quanto de política criminal. Por isso, a aferição da pureza da droga é uma ferramenta central para uma política nacional de drogas diligente e mais eficaz. O que se busca responder com a presente pesquisa é: como a alegação de pureza da droga é entendida pela legislação brasileira e enfrentada pelo TJSP? Quais as consequências práticas do cenário encontrado? O objetivo central do artigo é identificar como o tema da pureza das drogas vem sendo analisado no Brasil, como isso é debatido no TJSP e, a partir de uma abordagem interdisciplinar, expor motivos pelos quais a pureza da droga interessa. Para isso, utilizou-se do método hipotético-dedutivo, com o emprego da técnica de revisão bibliográfica, busca jurisprudencial no TJSP, entre 2009 e 2022, e análise gráfica dos dados.
Reflexões sobre a constitucionalização da perícia oficial de natureza criminal
Authors: Nery Ériko , Gomes S.C.
Published: July 2024

A necessidade de análise apropriada de corpos de delito realizada por peritos é reconhecida no Brasil desde a sua primeira Constituição, promulgada no período do Império, em 1824. Ao longo de 164 anos de história, a ciência criminalística se desenvolveu em técnica e métodos, porém sempre subordinada à polícia judiciária. A vinculação da perícia criminal à estrutura das polícias judiciárias lançava dúvidas sobre a garantia da imparcialidade dos laudos periciais. Pouco antes da promulgação da Constituição de 1988, a sétima do país, debates em nível nacional suscitavam a necessidade de promover máxima isenção e imparcialidade da perícia. Este artigo analisa os aspectos que envolvem a perícia criminal no Brasil, desde seu surgimento até a atualidade. A pesquisa teve caráter histórico, abrangendo a análise dos assuntos pertinentes à perícia criminal nas Constituições brasileiras, na legislação ordinária e no cenário técnico-político nacional, e concluiu que a constitucionalização da perícia criminal é um Norte a ser seguido.
Inflammasome-Mediated Mechanisms Of Systemic Inflammation In COVID-19 And Asthma
Authors: Vitkina Tatyana I. , Lobova Tatyana G. , Bogomaz Tamara T. , Korableva Eleonora V
Published: July 2024

The review examines the formation of inflammasome-mediated mechanisms of systemic inflammation in asthma after COVID-19. It provides insight into the clinical and pathophysiological relationship between asthma and COVID-19. The review summarizes information about the role of the NLRP3 inflammasome in the pathogenesis of asthma and describes in detail its manifestations in various asthma phenotypes. Emphasizing the significance of the inflammatory-mediated immune response during coronavirus infection in patients with bronchopulmonary pathology, the review outlines the consequences of hyperactivation of the NLRP3 pathway, leading to increased production of cytokines, the appearance of neutrophil and monocyte-derived traps, induction of pyroptosis and the development of complications.
Associations Between Characteristics Of Large National Regions And Individual Smoking: A Scoping Review
Authors: Maksimov Sergey A. , Tsygankova Darya P. , Danilchenko Yana V. , Shalnova Svetlana A. , Drapkina Oxana M.
Published: July 2024

Objective — to systematize scientific knowledge on the effect of living conditions in large national regions on tobacco consumption at the individual level. Material and Methods — The goals and methodology of the systematic review were previously specified and recorded in the protocol PROSPERO CRD42021234874. We conducted a search for publications on the topic of our study in PubMed, Google Scholar, OpenGrey, CrossRef and eLibrary databases through December 31, 2021. Article search, selection and analysis were carried out by two trained researchers, with the participation of a third researcher whenever necessary. After removing duplicates, ineligible articles, and full-text screening, 204 publications were included in this review from the initial pool of 9,717 publications. Results — Published articles on the topic under consideration varied significantly in terms of the sample size, study design, regional characteristics, and considered outcomes (smoking). The most convincing were the dependences of individual tobacco consumption on the legislative characteristics and tobacco environment in the regions. Regional characteristics unrelated to tobacco use were not often analyzed in reviewed studies. As shown in our review, to date, they did not confirm any impact whatsoever. Conclusion — We examined the features of research on the topic under consideration and highlighted the best evidence-based predictors of the regional environment in relation to smoking. We also identified poorly studied areas of research requiring further attention.
Assessing The Relationship Between Quality Of Life, Health-Promoting Lifestyle And Body Mass Index In Medical Students Of Southern Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Faryabi Reza , Rahimi Tahereh , Moran Declan Patrick , Daneshi Salman
Published: July 2024

Background — Obesity is a condition caused by the interaction of complex factors, which include genetics and behavioral components, such as physical activity and diet. Obesity has a negative impact on physical performance, quality of life (QoL), and health-promoting lifestyle (HPL). The purpose of our study was to investigate the relationship of QoL and HPL with body mass index (BMI) in medical students of Southern Iran. Methods — This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2021 on 536 students in Southern Iran. Data collection was completed using standardized QoL and HPL questionnaires and anthropometric measurements. Data were analyzed by chi-squared test and one-way ANOVA, assuming significance level of p<0.05, using the IBM SPSS Statistics 21 software package. Results — The mean age of study participants was 21.33±2.03 years. Over 88% of them were female; 347 (64.7%) students had normal BMI and 189 (35.3%) had abnormal BMI. Among the dimensions of QoL were physical health (p=0.03), mental health (p<0.001) and general health (p=0.01). We revealed statistically significant differences in students with different BMI levels. Among the dimensions of HPL, stress management (p<0.001), physical activity (p<0.001) and nutrition (p<0.05) exhibited statistically significant differences in groups based on BMI. Conclusion — Based on the results of this study, we concluded that it is necessary to plan multiple interventions, especially in the form of continuous and short-term training courses, and to encourage medical students to pursue a healthy lifestyle, especially in terms of nutrition, physical activity and stress management.
Elderly Care: Commonly Prescribed Gastrointestinal Drugs Associate With Cognitive Decline
Authors: Majd Amirmohammad Rezaei , Mouodi Simin , Moghadamnia Ali Akbar , Moudi Sussan , Bijani Ali , Hosseini Seyed Reza , Ghadimi Reza
Published: July 2024

Background — Gastrointestinal (GI) medications are among the most common drugs used in old age. Recent studies reported heterogeneous association between proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) with neurological complications such as memory impairment. Objective — This research was conducted to assess the effect of different categories of GI drugs on cognitive function of older adults. Methods — This case-control study was carried-out on adults 60 or more years of age and over living in Amirkola, northern Iran, where health-related data were available in the database of the second phase of the Amirkola Health and Ageing Cohort Project (AHAP). Cognitive function of the elderly was examined with the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) screening test. Results — Among 900 examined individuals, total intake of GI medications exhibited no significant effect on cognitive function of older adults [adjusted OR:1.049 (95% CI: 0.757-1.452); p=0.775]; however, a statistically significant effects of PPIs [adjusted OR=1.571 (1.001-2.467); p=0.050) and medicinal drugs affecting GI tract movements [adjusted OR=2.202 (1.180-4.111); p=0.013) on cognitive function were observed. Conclusion — Although total intake of GI medications did not cause a statistically significant impact on cognitive function of older adults, PPIs and medicinal drugs affecting GI tract movements had a significant effect.
Жанровый синкретизм книги Богдана Образа Киев–Париж. В поисках застывшего времени
Authors: Szewczenko Ludmiła ,   Uniwersytet Jana Kochanowskiego w Kielcach
Published: July 2024

Bogdan Obraz’s book Kyiv–Paris. In Search of Frozen Time is non-fiction literature. It is a written testimony of a young resident of Kiev, staying in the capital of France as a student and trainee. The text of this ego-document is a fusion of elements of various genres. The autobiographical reflections of the narrator- protagonist on his identity, his psychological introspection in the course of his walks with his partners in Paris are intertwined with the material of a guide to the two capitals, selected and structured by him. Moreover, the encyclopedism of copious data on the life of the two cities is striking in its abundance of descriptions of loci that were previously out of sight of the authors of books about Paris and Kyiv. Here, excerpts from an undated personal journal appear side by side with mini-essays about famous figures in the history of France and Ukraine, quotes from song, poetry and prose, references to the works of artists, films, performances – intertwined with texts by sociologists, market analysts, social psychologists, as non-fiction merges with fiction. All this contributes to the transformation of the declared genre forms in the book, and their contamination leads to the emergence of a new borderline genre.
Мовний образ РІДНОЇ ЗЕМЛІ / ХОЛМЩИНИ / УКРАЇНИ в поезії Тадея Карабовича
Authors: Данилюк Ніна ,   Волинський Національний Університет імені Лесі Українки
Published: July 2024

The article deals with the linguistic image of the NATIVE LAND / KHOLMSHCHYNA / UKRAINE in the poetry of Tadej Karabowicz. It has been found that it combines linguistic -stylistic units to designate the small homeland (Kholmshchyna) and the larger Motherland (Ukraine). The poet’s special attitude to his native land as a shrine is emphasized by frequently used sacral terms (Mother of God, Lord, communion, sacred, temple, etc.). A number of toponyms (oikonyms and hydronyms) express the concrete physical features of the native land. The associative -semantic field of the linguistic image is formed by keywords -concepts with typical attributes, supplemented by the author’s artistic expressions (parents’ house, a native home, a cherry orchard, an embroidered towel, etc.). Phytonyms and ornithonyms (a pear tree, a lark, cranes, weeds/herbs, viburnum, etc.) express the direct and symbolic meanings inherent in folklore and literary tradition, and are given new meanings by the author.
Polityka nazewnicza Ukrainy w obliczu wojny rosyjsko-ukraińskiej na przykładzie zmian nazewnictwa miejskiego
Authors: Kojder Marcin ,   Uniwersytet Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej
Published: July 2024

Over the last 30 years, the Ukrainian state has undergone several waves of changes in toponymy, both oykonymy and urbanonymy. These changes were caused by socio-political changes. After Russia’s open military attack on Ukraine began on February 24, 2022, the phenomenon of broad derussification and, with it, Ukrainization of the linguistic space can be observed. This trend is visible in the language policy implemented by the authorities at various levels in Ukraine, including changes within official proper names. The article analyzes the latest changes in the names of selected cities in Ukraine.
Uloga pokretnih knjižnica u županijskoj knjižničnoj mreži u kontekstu nabave novog bibliobusa Knjižnice i čitaonice „Fran Galović“ Koprivnica
Authors: Škvarić Ana , Vugrinec Ljiljana , Mikec Valentina
Published: July 2024

Aim. The paper aims to illustrate the development of the network of mobile libraries in Koprivnica-Križevci County, highlight the challenges in their development, operation, and funding, and emphasize the significance and importance of the existence of mobile library services in the County and the Republic of Croatia. Additionally, the aim is to describe the process of planning the construction and equipping of the new mobile library vehicle for the "Fran Galović" Public Library in Koprivnica, as well as the possibilities of developing programmes and services provided through the new vehicle.
Approach/methodology/design. The research included an analysis of the legal framework for the establishment and operation of mobile libraries, research and analysis of existing statistical data, and reports on the activities of public libraries in Koprivnica-Križevci County and the mobile library service in Koprivnica. This paper outlines the process of developing a new mobile library vehicle, whose space and services were designed based on insights into the functioning of mobile services in Croatia and other European countries, obtained through research and the authors' direct insight into the work and development of mobile libraries.
Results. The paper addresses the process and challenges of establishing, maintaining, and operating a network of mobile libraries in Koprivnica-Križevci County. It details the experience and challenges of purchasing, designing, construction, and equipping a new mobile library vehicle, as well as the development of programmes and services facilitated by the provision of new mobile library space.
Originality/value. The experiences and examples presented in this paper are the result of the authors' many years of engagement and specialization in the field of mobile librarianship. The work synthesises professional knowledge acquired through practical work in the organization of mobile libraries, fieldwork in the mobile library itself, as well as gathering information and knowledge through training and direct observation of this segment of librarianship through personal insight into the work, equipment and programs in other countries. Consequently, the example of the establishment and operation of the mobile library service in Koprivnica, as an integral and extremely important part of the overall county network of public libraries in Koprivnica-Križevci County, and the experiences in the procurement, construction, and equipment of a new, modern mobile library vehicle presented in this paper, can serve as a very valuable source of information for other libraries planning to establish a mobile library service or to acquire a vehicle for its operation.
El movimiento feminista y la lactancia materna desde la revisión bibliográfica
Authors: Sanz Durán Lidia , Mora Urda Ana Isabel , Pérez Bravo María Dolores
Published: July 2024

La identidad femenina está socialmente relacionada con la maternidad y la lactancia materna se entiende como una representación del cuerpo femenino que genera importantes debates de género en los últimos años. El objetivo de esta revisión bibliográfica es describir la evolución social de la lactancia materna desde la perspectiva feminista y de género en el momento presente. La revisión profunda de 16 artículos científicos publicados en los últimos 5 años encontrados en las principales bases de datos ha permitido estructurar los resultados en tres apartados sobre la maternidad, la influencia del feminismo y los debates en lactancia materna. La decisión de amamantar y el mantenimiento de la misma están influenciados por el contexto histórico, cultural, social y político de nuestros días. Los acontecimientos históricos han marcado la evolución del movimiento feminista sobre el hito de la maternidad y la lactancia materna.  Dos posiciones feministas principales pueden distinguirse desde el entendimiento de la lactancia como el arraigo a la crianza en el hogar y sacrificio de otros aspectos de la vida de la mujer hasta el disfrute del amamantamiento de la mano del ecofeminismo como lo natural y biológico. La mujer lactante puede vivir un proceso personal y social acompañado de sentimientos de culpa, amor, ansiedad y soledad. La falta de estudios desde un enfoque de género hacia la vivencia de las mujeres durante su lactancia ha quedado expuesta en esta revisión bibliográfica. La información y el asesoramiento sanitario respetando las decisiones de cada mujer y teniendo en cuenta la carga simbólica y la perspectiva de género que acompañan a la lactancia materna podremos intentar mejorar el apoyo que perciben estas mujeres.
TERRESTRIAL VERTEBRATES OF THE NORTH-EASTERN KANIN PENINSULA
Authors: АНУФРИЕВ В.В. , ГЛАЗОВ П.М. , ПУНАНЦЕВ Е.А. , ЧУРАКОВА Е.Ю.
Published: July 2024

Представлена характеристика распространения наземных позвоночных животных в северо-восточной части п-ова Канин (67°50′47′′ с. ш., 46°20′40′′ в. д.) по результатам их учета, проведенного в июле 2021 г. Установлено обитание одного вида земноводных, одного вида рептилий, 57 видов птиц и шести видов млекопитающих. К новым видам птиц тундровой зоны п-ова Канин, отмеченных нами, следует отнести хохлатую чернеть Aythya fuligula (L.), обыкновенную гагу Somateria mollissima (L.), степного луня Circus macrourus (S. G. Gmelin) и перевозчика Actitis hypoleucos (L.). Одна из особенностей фауны позвоночных животных этого района, расположенного в полосе мелкоерниковых тундр, - наличие в ней бореальных видов, таких как травяная лягушка Rana temporaria L., живородящая ящерица Zootoca vivipara Lichtenstein, хохлатая чернеть, обыкновенный гоголь Bucephala clangula (L.), серый журавль Grus grus (L.), перевозчик, бурый медведь Ursus arctos L. и европейский лось Alces alces L. Для живородящей ящерицы это самая северная находка из известных ранее. Благоприятны для обитания бореальных видов фауны на этой территории ее расположение на южном склоне платообразного кряжа Канин Камень, расчлененность рельефа, прежде всего глубокие речные долины с защищенными от ветров и хорошо прогреваемыми бортами. Установлено десятикратное снижение плотности размещения выводковых нор песца Alopex lagopus L. в сравнении с 40-50-ми годами прошлого столетия, вследствие активизации криогенных процессов в многолетнемерзлых породах, в результате которых норы этого хищника, устроенные в сыпучих грунтах, разрушаются.

Presented is a description of the distribution of terrestrial vertebrates in the northeastern part of the Kanin Peninsula (67°50′47′′ N, 46°20′40′′ E) based on the results of their counts conducted in July 2021. In total, 1 amphibian species, 1 species of reptiles, 57 species of birds and 6 species of mammals were recorded. The vertebrate fauna of this region, located in the dwarf birch tundra zone, is characterized by the presence of boreal species such as the viviparous lizard Zootoca vivipara Lichtenstein, tufted duck Aythya fuligula (L.), common goldeneye Bucephala clangula (L.), common crane Grus grus (L.), common sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos (L.), brown bear Ursus arctos L. and European elk Alces alces L. For the viviparous lizard, this is the northernmost known locality so far. Favorable factors for the distribution of boreal species in this area, in our opinion, are its location on the southern slope of the plateau-like ridge Kanin Kamen, the ruggedness of the relief, primarily deep river valleys with wind-protected and well-heated sides. A tenfold decrease in the density of placement of brood burrows of the Arctic fox Alopex lagopus L. was established in comparison with the 40-50s of the last century, due to the activation of cryogenic processes in permafrost, as a result of which the burrows of this predator, arranged in loose soils, are destroyed.
TROPHIC SPECIALISATION LEVELS OF GEESE, LEMMINGS AND RUMINANTS WITH REGARD TO TRANSFORMATION OF ARCTIC HERBIVORE COMMUNITIES
Authors: ШЕРЕМЕТЬЕВ И.С.
Published: July 2024

Несмотря на все большее количество данных по биотическим сообществам Арктики, даже основные направления их трансформации еще не ясны. Большой интерес в ней представляют различия в популяционных трендах гусей, леммингов и жвачных, осуществляющих более чем 98 % круговорота в наземной части арктической экосистемы и конкурирующих за общие трофические ресурсы на основе специализации. Сравнение 15 видов из этих групп показало, что степень их морфофизиологической адаптации к фитофагии соответствует эмпирическим оценкам ресурсной избирательности, являясь, таким образом, и мерой их трофической специализации. Это делает соотношение травоядных арктических сообществ по избирательности таким же стабильным, что и по специализации. Популяции трофических специалистов в этих сообществах, ярчайшими примерами которых являются овцебык и белый гусь, по размеру и/или скорости роста в основном превышают популяции генералистов, к которым относятся лемминги и наиболее мелкие казарки. Можно заключить, что межвидовая конкуренция влияет на современную трансформацию сообществ арктических травоядных значительно сильнее, чем такие средовые факторы, как глобальное потепление и активность человека.

Despite more and more data on the Arctic biotic communities even the principal course of their transformation remains unclear. In this concern the profound interest is related to differences in population dynamics of geese, lemmings and ruminants covering more than 98 percent of the Arctic terrestrial ecosystem recycling and competing on the specialization ground for the same food resources. Comparing 15 species of the taxa we showed that grades of their morphophysiological adaptation to phytophagy are matched to empirical estimates of their food selectivity, thereby describing their trophic specialization distribution. Thus in the Arctic herbivore communities the selectivity distribution is so stable as specialization. The trophic specialists include muskox and snow goose in the first place, while the generalists are lemmings and smallest black geese. The specialist populations have mainly higher size and/or growth rate than the generalist populations have. It may be concluded that interspecific competition influence contemporary transformation of the Arctic herbivore communities much stronger than such environmental factor as global warming and human activity do.
EMERGENCE OF AMPHIBIOUS INSECTS FROM AN OLD BEAVER POND IN THE UPPER KHOPER VALLEY UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF THE FOREST-STEPPE
Authors: СИЛИНА А.Е. , СУЩИК Н.Н. , ГЛАДЫШЕВ М.И. , КУРИНА Е.М. , КОЛМАКОВА А.А. , СЕЛЕЗНЕВ Д.Г.
Published: July 2024

В статье представлены результаты исследований вылета амфибиотических насекомых из старого бобрового пруда на р. Южной заповедника “Приволжская лесостепь” в бассейне Верхнего Хопра. Для насекомых из 34 семейств и 8 отрядов приводятся показатели численности, биомассы, частоты встречаемости, указаны сроки их вылета из разных участков пруда. Выявлены доминирующие и массовые виды - хирономиды Paramerina cingulata (Walk.), Cricotopus silvestris (F.), мокрецы Bezzia bicolor (Mg.), хаобориды Chaoborus flavicans (Mg.) и поденки Cloeon inscriptum (Bgtss.). Интенсивность вылета насекомых 12,10 экз./м2 в сутки, среднесуточный перенос биомассы 49,23 мг/м2 в сутки. Проведен анализ жирнокислотного состава и содержания основных биогенных элементов в имаго амфибиотических насекомых. Приводятся результаты расчетов переноса энергии и вещества, в том числе биогенных элементов и полиненасыщенных жирных кислот, при вылете насекомых из различных отрядов (Ephemeroptera, Odonata, Trichoptera и Diptera) в прилегающие наземные экосистемы. Перенос сырой биомассы из воды на сушу составил 7,385 г/м2 в год, в сухом весе - 2,216 г/м2 в год; перенос основных биогенных элементов: углерода - 1,21 г/м2 в год, азота - 0,25 г/м2 в год, фосфора - 0,03 г/м2 в год; перенос ПНЖК - 24,16 кг/км2 в год.

The work presents the results of studies of the emergence of amphibiotic insects from the old beaver pond on the Yuzhny stream of the “Privolzhskaya lesostep'” reserve in the Upper Khoper basin. For insects from 34 families and 8 orders, the indicators of abundance, biomass, frequency of occurrence are given, the timing of their emergence in different parts of the pond is indicated. The dominant and common species were identified - chironomids Paramerina cingulata (Walk.), Cricotopus silvestris (F.), biting midges (Bezzia bicolor (Mg.), chaoborids Chaoborus flavicans (Mg.) and mayflies Cloeon inscriptum (Bgtss.). The intensity of the emergence of insects was 12.10 ind./m2 per day, the average daily transfer of biomass was 49.23 mg/m2 per day. The analysis of the fatty acid composition and content of the main biogenic elements in adults of amphibiotic insects was carried out. The results of calculations of the removal of energy and matter, including biogenic elements (carbon, phosphorus, nitrogen) and polyunsaturated fatty acids during the emergence of insects from various orders (Ephemeroptera, Odonata, Trichoptera and Diptera) into adjacent terrestrial ecosystems. The transfer of raw biomass from water to land was 7.385 g/m2 per year, in dry weight - 2.216 g/m2 per year; transfer of the main nutrients - 1.21 g/m2 per year - carbon, 0.25 g/m2 per year - nitrogen, and 0.03 g/m2 per year - phosphorus; PUFA transfer - 24.16 kg/km2 per year.
Giochi di Fibonacci Year II: Competitive Blocks Programming for Young Students
Authors: AUDRITO Giorgio , CAPECCHI Sara , CIOBANU Madalina G. , LAURA Luigi
Published: July 2024

We organized the second edition of Giochi di Fibonacci (Fibonacci’s games), a programming contest for upper primary and lower secondary schools students; contestants compete in their own age division. The contest is organized in three phases, where the first one is based only on logical and algorithmical quizzes, whilst the other two deal with coding using a Blockly environment integrated in our contest’s platform. In this paper we report our experience and analyze the feedback collected from both students and teachers.
Preparing of Youngest Students for Participation in Programming Contests
Authors: MANEV Krassimir
Published: July 2024

The goal of this paper is to present in brief the analysis of large set of tasks from Bulgarian national and regional programming contests for age group E (4th–5th grades), published in
(Manev, 2023). As a result of the analysis, the identified in more than 350 tasks topics are arranged in order of smoothly increasing difficulty and could be used as training curriculum for preparation of programming contestants of early age.
Palestine at the International Olympiad in Informatics: Advancing Computational Thinking Among K-12 Students
Authors: ALREFAYA Musa , ALHAJAJLA Samed
Published: July 2024

The Palestinian Olympiad in Informatics has been a significant endeavour since its inception in 2017. It has steadily grown, with programming clubs established in all schools to foster student interest and skill development. The milestone of winning the first bronze medal in 2022 marked a notable achievement in our journey. This report provides an overview of Palestine’s participation in the International Olympiad in Informatics, outlining our objectives, preparation efforts, performance, and the profound impact of our involvement on the local and international levels, sparking increased interest in computer science across Palestine and fostering international collaboration and innovation in informatics.
Microbial load and aflatoxin content of street foods sold around Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) campus
Authors: VO Oyetayo , EI Udoh
Published: July 2024

The microbial density and diversity, as well as the presence of aflatoxin in selected street vended-foods sold in FUTA campus was investigated in this study. Seven selected food samples viz; cooked rice, raw rice, garri, eba, peanut, suya and pap, were purchased from vendors at four popular locations around the school campus. The microbial load and diversity in the foods were analyzed using standard methods. The bacterial counts ranged from 3.1 x 104 CFU/ml to 4.9 x105 CFU /ml, with peanut sample having the highest count and cooked rice having the lowest count. Bacterial isolates belonging to eleven genera (Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Campylobacter, Listeria, Bacillus, Clostridium, Salmonella, Klebsiella, Pseudomonas, Enterobacter, Escherichia) were obtained from the food samples. Mean Fungal counts of food samples ranged from 3.2 x 104 to 1.29 x106 SFU/ml. The fungi isolated include species of Aspergillus, Penicillium, Fusarium, Cladosporium, Cryptococcus and Candida. The high count of microorganisms coupled with the presence of Salmonella typhimurium and aflatoxins in some of the food samples portend danger to the consumers of such foods.