bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Oribatid mites of Madagascar (Acari: Oribatida)
Authors: Horváth Edit , Lazányi Eszter , Mahunka-Papp Lujza , Mahunka Sándor
Published: October 2023

Around 350 Oribatid mite species are listed from Madagascar, with their synonyms and distribution data. New records are provided for 29 species from which three species are new to the fauna of Madagascar: Acrotritia reticulata (Mahunka, 1988), Malaconothrus (Malaconothrus) cf. monodactylus (Michael, 1888) and Parasuctobelba subcomplexa (Balogh & Mahunka, 1968). Notophthiracarus puylaerti Niedbała, 2001 is excluded from the fauna of Madagascar due to erroneous citation.
Immunohistochemical age changes of vagina tissues in women with pelvic prolaps
Authors: Safonov R.A. , Prokopiuk V.Y. , Hryshchenko O.V. , Prokopiuk O.S. , Lazurenko V.V. , Hryshchenko M.H. , Parashchuk V.Y.
Published: October 2023

Research objectives: to study age-related changes in the structure of vaginal tissues in women with pelvic prolapse (PP).Materials and methods. The structure of the vaginal wall was studied in 29 women with PP, who were divided into three groups: the first group – 11 women aged of 45 in the reproductive period with regular menstrual function; the second group – 8 women aged 45–55 in perimenopause with irregular menstrual function; the third group – 10 women aged 55–65 who have been postmenopausal for more than three years.All women underwent immunohistochemical detection of the CD34 marker and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), podoplanin, the number of estrogen receptors, type 1 matrix metalloproteinase (type 1 collagenase) and type 1 collagen were determined.Results. The reproductive age was characterized by an active metabolism, which was reflected in the fullness of all vaginal layers, their thickening, heterochromia of the nuclei, increased metabolism in the connective tissue and synthesis of vasculogenesis stimulators. The expression of estrogen receptors was not increased due to a sufficient concentration of estrogens in the body.Atrophic changes in the perimenopausal age were determined as the thinning of the vaginal layers, sclerotic changes, and a decrease in protein synthesis in the form of nuclear hyperchromia. The number of estrogen receptors was compensatory increased due to their deficiency. A feature of this age is vascular imbalance, which was subjectively expressed in climacteric symptoms.Atrophic and sclerotic changes were observed in the postmenopausal period in the form of thinning of the vaginal wall, hyperchromia of the nuclei, an increase in the collagen level relative to an unchanged collagenase level, a decrease in lymphatic drainage, and an increase in the number of estrogen receptors.Conclusions. This study shows that all groups of women with PP have characteristic signs associated with age changes, features of the mestral cycle and hormonal saturation of the body. Factors affecting the PP development include: in reproductive age – increased collagenase activity, in perimenopause and postmenopause – atrophic dyshormonal and dyscirculatory processes in tissues.
РОЗРОБКА КОНЦЕПЦІЇ МЕТОДУ ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ТЕХНОЛОГІЇ БЛОКЧЕЙН ДЛЯ ПОБУДОВИ СИСТЕМИ ОБМІНУ ПОВІДОМЛЕННЯМИ
Authors: Побережник Василь , Опірський Іван
Published: October 2023

В сучасних реаліях, швидкий обмін інформацією становить важливий аспект діяльності людини. Відповідно, інформація, яка циркулює в системах обміну повідомленнями потребує захисту. Для реалізація цього існує низка способів, втім швидкий розвиток технологій може спонукати до пошуку альтернативних рішень. Одним з таких рішень може стати технологія блокчейн, яка ще не широко застосовується в даному контексті, втім набула популярності в сфері криптовалют та децентралізованих фінансових сервісів, зокрема через можливість забезпечення приватності користувачів. Основна ідея блокчейну полягає в тому, що це розподілена децентралізована мережа, яка дозволяє зберігати інформацію в незмінному виді та надавати доступ до неї всім користувачам мережі одночасно та запобігає існуванню користувачів із особливими правами, що дозволяє розглядати технологію блокчейн як основу для побудови якісної системи обміну повідомленнями забезпечуючи цілісність та доступність до інформації. В даній статті розглянуті особливості технології блокчейн та децентралізованих застосунків, проведено аналіз слабких та сильних сторін та можливостей, які вони можуть запропонувати такій системі, а також запропоновано концепцію методу використання технології блокчейн для побудови системи обміну повідомленнями. Окрім цього проаналізовано недоліки такої системи та запропоновано методи для їх подолання.
UKRAINIAN-BULGARIAN MUTUAL INFLUENCE IN THE MULTIETHNIC AREA OF THE DANUBE-DNIESTER INTERFLUVE
Authors: Novak O. M. , Senyk H. V.
Published: October 2023

The article deals with the study of the Ukrainian-Bulgarian interdialectal and interlingual influence in the multiethnic and multilingual area in the south of Ukraine, in the interfluve of Dniester and Danube. Polylingualism, dialectal diversity, the state and functioning of the South Bessarabian Ukrainian and Bulgarian dialects have been actively studied since the mid-twentieth century, but no comparative studies and comprehensive analysis of the linguistic situation and modern interference have been conducted, so work in this area is relevant and necessary. The dialects of different languages of the studied area have been unevenly studied descriptively and linguogeographically. Descriptive studies describe the structure of individual dialect systems, analyze certain structural levels, mainly in comparison with the literary language and within the principles of national dialectological schools, but practically ignore the territorially adjacent and mixed dialects belonging to different languages and the processes of interference.
The purpose of this paper is to study two types of Ukrainian-Bulgarian mutual influence: at the interdialectal level and the influence of the Ukrainian literary language on the Bulgarian dialects of the Odesa region. The task is to systematize and generalize the phenomena of interference between two contacting languages and their dialects. The material of the study was based on authors’ own observations during field dialectological expeditions to the region, as well as material selected from the corpus of already published descriptions of individual dialect systems of South Bessarabian Ukrainian and Bulgarian dialects.
It is noted that some Turkisms in Ukrainian dialects are borrowed through the mediation of Bulgarian diasystems and, moreover, constitute a corpus of regional integratisms. Two types of the latest borrowings from the Ukrainian literary language have been documented: a) officialese vocabulary which replaces previously used similar units of Russian-language origin; b) precedent statements and expressive vocabulary. It is stated that today there is no systemic Ukrainian-Bulgarian interference, but instead numerous borrowings are documented, the source of which is television and school.
INVARIANT LINGUOSTYLISTICS OF THE MEDIA REVIEW GENRE
Authors: Dergach D. V.
Published: October 2023

The article touches upon the problem of stylistic status of the review. Its invariant in the media in modern forms optimizes the effective model of analytics in public communication. The author’s thesis is based on the argumentation of the contrasting nature of the modern media review (as an object of analysis) in relation to its traditional varieties – scientific and literary-critical. It is explained by the dynamic functional resource of new media represented in the Internet, social networks, etc. The openness of their communicative boundaries expands the category of authorship, when a potential reviewer is not necessarily a specialist (which is typical for scientific review), but a real recipient of information. Such extralinguistic dominants of the media review are qualified as one of the genre-creating factors resulting in the systematic selection of relevant constructions.
In accordance with the research tasks, a thesis is formulated regarding the change of the professional context of the review in the media, which is supplemented by the means of individual emotional and expressive evaluation, verbalized by units of different language levels. It is determined that the genre nature of the media review relies on the analytical resource of verbalizing the author’s – not professional – opinion regarding the object of review. Appropriate reflection, taking into account the mass media context of its functioning and the extralinguistic factor of the audience, involves the use of commonly used vocabulary, phraseology, paraphrases, epithets, optimal, special syntactic models, etc. – as communicative markers of assessment.
The investigation of linguostylistics of the media review results in its identification as a meta-genre, which, assuming the analytical principle of informing, is based on a certain recommended evaluation of a message, book, film, concert, event, etc., and can be designed in accordance with the communicative dominant of genres, actual for different media segments –review, post in social networks, extended comment, rticle, etc. The formulated and commented ambiguity and debatability of the genre-stylistic status of the media review determines the actual and perspective problems of further professional studies in the field of media genreology.
THE SCIENTIFIC STYLE OF SPEECH IN THE CLASSES FOR THE MOVEMENT TRAINING OF FOREIGN STUDENTS
Authors: Ivlieva S. М.
Published: October 2023

The relevance of the study lies in the presentation of the methodological strategy, the formation of skills and methods of teaching ULF, the identification of common communication problems that arise in foreign students at the initial stage who study in a non-native language. The analysis of modern sources highlights the expansion of the range of research material on topic of teaching foreigners in Ukrainian, the emergence of relevant research and development of text and illustrative material based on modern Ukrainian reality, specifically on Ukrainian topics, unlike in the past, when only the experience of teaching RFL was used. The purpose of the study is to substantive the need for teaching the scientific style of speech in a non-native language. The methodology of the study in presenting the main material of the article is based on the general principles of forming the course on the scientific style of speech at the initial stage of training of foreign students who have to master the terminology in their chosen specialty and obtain higher education in Ukrainian higher education institutions. The methods of teaching for the formation of skills and abilities of future specialists in the field of various types of language and speech activities, professionally oriented level of language proficiency and professional terminology are outlined. Conclusions. The article focuses on the principles of selection, modeling and content of educational texts, tasks for texts depending on the level of language competence, the need to motivate students to learn and form intercultural competence in order to master the language of instruction and adapt foreign students to new conditions of functioning in a foreign language space in order to prevent culture shock. As a prospect for further development of research on the topic, attention is drawn to the need to structure and constantly replenish the textbook library in the form of paper and electronic textbooks modeled to the appropriate level of students and their specialization: a body of texts in the specialty.
PHRASEOLOGICAL UNITS WITH THE ‘MYTHOLOGICAL BEING’ COMPONENT IN THE ENGLISH NATIONAL LANGUAGE WORLDVIEWS: PHRASEOSEMANTIC CLASSIFICATION
Authors: Bevz Yu. S.
Published: October 2023

The article elaborates the typology of mythological beings that are actualized in phraseological units of the English language. The very essence of the representation of the mythological code of culture by means of English phraseology is defined. The object of research is phraseological units of the English language with the component ‘mythological creature’, the subject is the mythological code of culture, which is represented by mythological creatures.
The research used the following methods: logical-conceptual method, generalization and systematization method, descriptive method. As special methods, the method of component analysis (for the identification and selection of phraseological units of the English language with the component ‘mythological creature’), the method of parametric analysis of the semantic structure (for the distribution of phraseological units according to the appropriate groups of ethno-subcodes) is used.
The mythological code of culture is positioned in the study as a set of images of archaic, primitive religious ideas of people, arising from general provisions, which are the basis of theoretical mythology and serve as a kind of translator of worldviews of a person. In phraseology, the mythological ethnocode of the spiritual culture is correlated with the figurative basis of the primary word combination of the phraseological unit, formed under the influence of mythological thinking in the system of the spiritual culture of the ethnos. The systematization of types of ethnosubcodes in the space of the mythological ethnocode of culture is natural on the basis of mythological ideas about the universe and human existence in it. Within the mythological code of culture, 7 typological varieties are distinguished: animistic, fetish, totemic, cosmogonic, astral, eschatological, mythonymic. Two key typological varieties represented in the mythological code of culture are distinguished: the animistic ethnosubcode of culture, which denotes natural phenomena and objects of the surrounding world that have a soul or spirit; the cosmogonic ethnosubcode of culture, which is represented in the general world structure, the development of which goes in the direction from the initial chaos to the orderly one. The perspective of the research is defined in the sequential comparison of the expression of phraseological units with the component “mythological creature” in Ukrainian and English languages.
NEUROLINGUOSEMIOTICS OF TRAILER LEXIS AS THE APPLICATION OF METACOGNITIVE STRATEGIES FOR TRAINING PHILOLOGISTS
Authors: Gogorenko O. V.
Published: October 2023

The article is devoted to the neurolinguosemiotic qualification of the lexical organization of trailers as special components of film discourse as the application of metacognitive strategies for training prospective philologists.
The author of this article makes the following conclusions: 1) the trailer belongs to the external components of film discourse, which is due to the presence of semantic and functional correlations with the concept of “advertising”; 2) between the concepts of “trailer text” and “advertising text” the relationship of the so-called approximate identity, because they have identical structural lexical elements, primarily of a reference nature; 3) the text of the trailer is more complex compared to the advertising text, because the linguosemiotic structure of the first introduced a larger number of typological types of lexical signs; 4) the linguosemiotic structure of the advertising text, in which there are different signs, has the form of meaningfully and formally interconnected remarks of actors who can perform different roles (average consumers of goods / services, professionals, celebrities, etc.), with the final thesis announcer (rarely – titrated on the screen graphically); 5) the linguosemiotic structure of the trailer text is a combination of autonomous multifunctional monologue signs, nonlinearly related to each other by subject (signs of actor, expert, witness and announcer); 6) the vectors of influence of linguosemiotic units of advertising texts and trailer texts do not coincide, because in the former the metaprograms of centrifugal / centripetal motivation, activity, desired modality, comparison focus are actualized, and in the latter – metaprograms of time orientation, breakdown size, way of thinking.
The article therefore investigates also the attitudes of students to lexical organization of trailers and potential impact on the effectiveness of learning. For this purpose, the author uses a pedagogical experiment.
Mycobacterium tuberculosis - the 10 years of epidemiological and diagnostics studies
Authors: Boruń-Popławska Marta , Sajduda Anna , Brzostek Anna , Dziadek Jarosław
Published: October 2023

Tuberculosis (ТВ) is the main bacterial pathogen that causes more deaths than AIDS, malaria and all infectious diseases. The unusual long doubling time (about 24h), highly hydrophobic cell envelope resistant to chemical lysis was the reason to delay the molecular study of this bacteria. Fifteen years ago, we did not have any molecular tools and methods for genetic manipulation or isolation and analysis of intracellular protein and nucleic acids. Today we have many useful shuttle or integration vectors for basic study of mycobacteria. The full sequence of M. tuberculosis genome is already known. At the present time the diagnosis of tuberculosis is supported with fast-culture system BACTEC and molecular techniques based on PCR and DNA hybridization. The mechanisms of resistance to antituberculosis drugs were described, and first identification of resistance profile is available by using PCR and sequencing or real time PCR methods. In our group in the Center for Microbiology and Virology Polish Academy of Sciences and in the Dept, of Genetics of Microorganisms, University Łódź we have characterized new insertion sequences from M. tuberculosis complex- 18990 and IS1607. In diagnostic studies we have proposed the DIG-PCR ELISA assay as a reliable, specific and sensitive test to identify M. tuberculosis directly in clinical samples. We have performed wide epidemiological studies of M. tuberculosis strains isolated from Polish ТВ patients including drug - and multidrug - resistant strains. Finally we identified the most frequently present mutations responsible for drug resistance of polish clinical isolates of M. tuberculosis.
Distribution of amphibians and reptiles in central Poland: 1980-2000
Authors: Zieliński Piotr , Hejduk Janusz , Stopczyński Michał , Markowski Janusz
Published: October 2023

Based on 3047 records from 97 recorders distribution maps were drawn for the amphibians and reptiles of central Poland (lirom 51°00’N to 52°15’N and from 18°20’E to 20°20’E). The study area was divided into 180 atlas fields based on the geographic grid. All data were gathered in 1980-2000, most of them (67%) however, in 1995-2000. 13 taxa of amphibians were found in 143 atlas fields and 6 species of reptiles were found in 121 atlas fields. The amphibians were (given with the number of atlas fields with the species found): 119 - Common frog Rana temporaria Linnaeus, 1758; 114 - Common toad Bufo bufo (Linnaeus, 1758); 97 - Moor frog Rana arvalis Nilsson, 1842; 94 - Fire-bellied toad Bomhina bombina (Linnaeus, 1761); 93 - Pool frog Rana lessonae Camerano, 1882; 87 - Tree frog Hyla arhorea (Linnaeus, 1758); 85 - Green toad Bufo viriiüs Laurenti, 1768; 72 - Smooth newt Triturus vulgaris (Linnaeus, 1758); 70 - Spadefoot Pelobales fuscus (Laurenti, 1768); 69 - Edible frog Rana kl. esculenia Linnaeus, 1758; 39 - Great crested newt Triturus cristatus (Laurenti, 1768); 30 - Marsh frog Rana ridibunda Pallas, 1771 and 28 - the Natterjack Bufo calamita Laurenti, 1768. The reptile species (given with the number o f atlas fields) were: 94 - Sand lizard Lacerta agilis Linnaeus, 1758; 72 - Slow-worm Anguis fragilis Linnaeus, 1758; 67 - Common lizard Lacerta vivipara Jacquin, 1787; 60 - Grass snake Natrix natrix (Linnaeus, 1758), 57 - Adder Vipera berus (Linnaeus, 1758) and 4 - the Smooth snake Coronella austriaca Laurenti, 1768. Six adult specimens of the European pond terrapin Emys orbicularis (Linnaeus) were also found, but breeding of this species in the area studied was not confirmed.
Impact of Economic Policy Uncertainty on the Outward Foreign Direct Investment of Chinese Firms
Authors:   IAGBT, j j , j j , j j
Published: October 2023

Purpose - This study empirically investigated the effect of Economic Policy Uncertainty (EPU) on the OFDI of Chinese firms. It also explores other factors influencing OFDI, such as market potential, economic openness, firm size, profitability, and the importance of control variables in the analysis.
Design/Methodology/Approach - The panel data was established from 2004 to 2020, and a fixed-effects model was adopted for empirical analysis. EPU data was used as the main explanatory variable, and country-level variables such as overseas market potential, per capita GDP, and degree of economic openness, and firm-level variables such as firm size, capital structure, and return on total assets were applied as control variables.
Findings - The results of regression using a fixed-effects model suggest that rising policy uncertainty in both Chinese and foreign economies reduces Chinese OFDI. OFDI’s decisions were also found to be influenced by a firm’s characteristics. This negative relationship is influenced by capital flow restrictions, financing constraints, and a focus on the home market. Additionally, foreign economic policy uncertainty (FEPU) in target countries also has a negative impact on Chinese firm OFDI, influenced by currency risk, policy restrictions, and risk assessment, making firms more cautious of cross-border investments.
Research Implications - To promote Chinese firm Outward Foreign Direct Investment (OFDI), the Chinese government needs to provide a stable and predictable policy environment, as economic policy uncertainty negatively affects OFDI. Additionally, the analysis highlights the importance of understanding and mastering foreign market conditions, including financial policies, legal systems, infrastructure, and business environments, before making OFDI decisions.
Aspectos da (in)segurança alimentar e nutricional vivenciados por mulheres marisqueiras
Authors: Jesus Laís Lima de , Pena Paulo Gilvane Lopes , Araújo Kênya Lima de
Published: October 2023

Introdução: A pesca artesanal possibilita tanto geração de renda como a extração de produtos para subsistência, e se conforma como estratégia de continuidade da vida de pescadores e marisqueiras. As práticas alimentares dessas populações se relacionam com a cultura e à tradição e estão vinculadas as condições socioeconômicas e demográficas. Objetivo: Compreender a relação entre as práticas alimentares com a situação de Segurança Alimentar e Nutricional e as condições de saúde de marisqueiras da Ilha de Itaparica, na Bahia. Métodos: Esta pesquisa utilizou a abordagem qualitativa, descritiva, de caráter analítico. Foram realizadas entrevistas individuais em profundidade e aplicação da Escala Brasileira de Insegurança Alimentar para possibilitar a classificação da situação de segurança alimentar e mensurar a dificuldade das marisqueiras no acesso aos alimentos, além do diário de campo que foi adotado como uma ferramenta importante para o processo de imersão no campo-tema. A análise das narrativas se deu a partir de aproximações com a hermenêutica-dialética. Resultados: As marisqueiras participantes deste estudo são mulheres negras, apresentam faixa etária entre 22 e 70 anos, todas têm filhos e encontram na mariscagem uma estratégia para prover o sustento familiar. Discussão: A vulnerabilidade socioeconômica expõe essa população a uma alimentação nutricionalmente inadequada, que reflete de forma negativa sobre as condições de saúde. Todas as entrevistadas vivem em situação de insegurança alimentar e nutricional. O risco de fome é um aspecto permanente entre essas mulheres, e a pesca artesanal constitui a principal estratégia de enfrentamento da insegurança alimentar.
The effects of pentoxyphiline on neurocognitive functions and neurobiochemical markers in coronary artery bypass graft surgery
Authors: Erdogan Cem , Sayilgan Cem , Yuceyar Lale , Erolcay Hulya , Konukoglu Dildar , Firtina Sinem , Balcioglu Ibrahim , Omeroglu Suat , Ipek Gokhan
Published: October 2023

Aim: Neurocognitive dysfunction is a complication of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Neuron-specific enolase (NSE) and S100ß protein are markers of cerebral injury. With its beneficial rheological and anti-inflammatory properties, pentoxyphiline (PTX) is an interesting agent in cardiac surgery patients. The study was designed to evaluate the influence of prophylactic use of PTX on cognitive function and S100ß and NSE in on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) patients.Method: In this prospective study, 40 patients undergoing on-pump CABG and received either PTX (bolus of 5 mg kg-1) after induction of anesthesia or saline are included. Neurological examination and neuropsychologic tests, including the mini-mental state examination test (MMSET) and Benton visual retention test (BVRT), were obtained preoperatively and on the seventh postoperative day. Blood samples for analysis of S100ß and NSE were collected before anesthesia, at the end of CPB, at the 3rd hour and 24th hour postoperatively.Results: Demographic and perioperative data were similar for the two groups. Mean cross-clamping times were 67.86±22.22 and 66.32±27.84 min, respectively. In both groups, S100ß and NSE increased significantly (p<0.01) at the end of the CPB and remained slightly increased at T2 (at the CPB exit), and T3 (at the 3rd hour after surgery) than preoperative levels (p>0.05). MMSET and BVRT performances of the two groups were similar and did not change compared to preoperative scores.Conclusions: Coronary artery bypass surgery caused a significant increase in NSE and S100ß serum levels but with no deterioration in neuropsychological outcome assessed in the first postoperative week. Although it was reported that PTX could be a promising agent to prevent post-CPB organ dysfunction in elderly cardiac surgery patients, prophylactic use of PTX appeared to offer no advantage for cerebral protection in the age group involved in this study.
SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS AS CO-CREATORS OF THE TOURIST DESTINATION VALUE
Authors: Bašan Lorena , Jerković Barbara , Šimičić Katarina , Ham Marija , Pap Vorkapić Ana
Published: October 2023

Purpose – This paper aims to propose a model for co-creating destination value through Social media influencer (SMI) credibility, its congruences with destination products and tourists, by the mediation of tourist-destination product congruence, and perceived overall value creation for the tourist destination experience through SMI (OVCTDESIM). Methodology – Data was collected from a sample of 211 tourists and 32 tourist boards in Croatia, and it was processed and analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) ver. 26. Univariate statistical analysis (descriptive statistics) was used to describe the characteristics of the sample. Multivariate statistical analysis (exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis) was used to confirm the reliability and validity of the scales, and structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to test the hypotheses. Thus, structural equation modeling was performed using Amos ver. 26, to analyze the structural relationships between the variables. An Independent-sample t-test was performed to identify the significance of differences between perceived and created or communicated overall value for the tourist destination experience through SMI during previsit, visit, and post-visit stay. Findings – The model explained 51.3% of the variance in intention to visit and 56.1% of the variance in intention to recommend the destination. Perceived SMI credibility significantly influenced perceived SMI-destination product and SMI-tourist congruences. Research results indicate that perceived SMI-tourist congruence significantly affects the perceived OVCTDESIM. However, the hypothesis regarding the influence of perceived SMI-destination product congruence on OVCTDESIM was not confirmed. The research results reveal that perceived OVCTDESIM significantly influences attitudes toward a destination, consequently influencing the intention to visit and recommend the destination. Additionally, it was established that partial mediation exists between SMI-destination product and SMI-tourist congruences through tourist-destination product congruence. Significant differences are identified between perceived and created or communicated overall value for the tourist destination experience through SMI. Contribution – The present research aims to close a specific research gap by proposing an original, empirically tested model that can be further developed and expanded in future research related to the use of influencer marketing in creating destination value and possibly in other contexts. Also, findings can serve as a reference for destination management planners to comprehend all the important dimensions to consider when employing influencer marketing to increase destination value.
POTENTIAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM PRODUCTS IN RURAL DESTINATIONS: PERCEPTIONS OF RAVNI KOTARI RESIDENTS (CROATIA)
Authors: Krce Miocic Bozena
Published: October 2023

Purpose – The goal of this study is to examine the potential of the development course in Zadar hinterlands, i.e., the Ravni kotari area that represents a rural type of destination. For the purpose of this study, it was important to assess the awareness and familiarity of the residents in Ravni kotari with their cultural heritage, but also to evaluate their perceptions regarding the importance and potential of said cultural heritage in the development of tourism products. This paper provides an answer to the question of Ravni kotari residents’ perception regarding the potential of their cultural heritage with the purpose of tourism product development in their area. Methodology – In total 500 respondents (n=500) over 18 years of age, who own a real estate or live and work in the Ravni kotari area, participated in the survey. The survey was conducted through the semi-structured questionnaire with a presence of an interviewer in the period between June and October 2020. Findings – The Ravni Kotari residents do not recognise its cultural heritage sufficiently and they cannot see a single heritage element as a possible umbrella brand of the destination. The highest number of respondents recognised the most significant tangible heritage cultural attractions under protection. Unfortunately, the UNESCO protected intangible heritage remained unmentioned by respondents. Contribution – The rich cultural heritage in the Ravni kotari area is not sufficient per se without the commitment of its residents, given that without their involvement in the presentation and interpretation, cultural heritage decays and disappears. Therefore, the involvement of the residents in their cultural heritage possesses the exceptional importance in its preservation for future generations as well as for its presentation and valorisation through tourism. The lack of the residents’ awareness about the valuable heritage attractions in their area results with their slower inclusion in the tourism offer and valorisation in tourism value chains.
HOW DOES TOURISM AFFECT THE RESIDENTS` LIFE? THE CASE FROM ZADAR (CROATIA)
Authors: Krce Miocic Bozena , Klarin Tomislav , Vidic Gabrijela
Published: October 2023

Purpose – The growth of tourism in recent years has led to overtourism, which is present in many Mediterranean destinations. Coastal destinations are usually dealing with the consequences of seasonality and mass tourism during the summer season. Consequently, they have problems with their carrying capacity and various negative impacts of tourism. The well-being and quality of life of the local community depends on these impacts. According to this, the aim of this paper was to determine the attitudes of residents on the impact of tourism on their life in Zadar. The town of Zadar is a developed Mediterranean destination and the typical travel motive among tourists is the sea and the sun. It records continuous growth in tourist arrivals. Therefore, the purpose of the research was to examine how does tourism affect the residents’ life. Methodology – The research was conducted in 2022 on a sample of 821 inhabitants of the town of Zadar. The questionnaire included demographic characteristics and attitudes related to their satisfaction with the tourism development and the impact of tourism on the residents’ life. Findings – The research results showed that the residents are relatively satisfied with tourism activities in the town of Zadar. Despite the positive, primarily economic impacts of tourism, it is evident that there are also negative ones, including crowds, traffic, price increases, etc. Accordingly, residents support certain measures aimed at relieving the pressure of tourism in the town. Contribution – The results of this research indicate the increasing problems of overtourism faced by coastal destinations. These results should serve as one of the indicators for measurement and monitoring of tourism development. It is necessary to include them in the destination management of the town Zadar.
ENHANCING COMPETITIVENESS FOR ECONOMIC AND TOURISM GROWTH: CASE OF CROATIA
Authors: Stipanović Christian , Rudan Elena , Zubović Vedran
Published: October 2023

Purpose – Music tourism refers to attendance at music events such as concerts, festivals, and other music-related activities. This form of tourism can have a significant effect on the development of destinations hosting music events, and can also contribute to the promotion of a destination's cultural heritage and identity. Croatian destinations organize various music events and strive to become distinctive music-event destinations. In the process of diversification relative to the global, universal offering, the valorisation of traditional music plays an important role in creating a unique experience. The aim of the article is to analyse the attitudes of Generation Y tourists towards traditional-music events and the supplementary offering with a view to innovating music festivals and concerts, which can become the main motivation for visiting a destination. Methodology – The research of the music preferences of Generation Y in tourism is based on a questionnaire survey of 123 respondents in Croatia, who evaluated the offering of music festivals and traditional-music events in the overall offering of music events in the destination. Factor analysis was conducted to determine the factors that influence the behavioural intentions and selection of traditional-music festivals of Generation Y. Findings – The main results of the research are the identification of the most important characteristics for choosing a type of music event and their impact on a destination’s music offering and overall tourism offering. The results show that attendance at traditional-music events depends mainly on the respondents’ personal preferences and the quality of the event offerings, while a destination's supplementary facilities and services are not critical to the choice of a music event in tourism. The development of events to innovate a destination’s offering must focus on the quality of music events geared to the target segment and should be based on stakeholder synergy and the knowledge of musicologists. Contribution – This research is significant because no previous research results have been found on Generation Y in relation to the evaluation of traditional-music events and their role in the overall music offering of a destination. The results contribute to a better understanding of the needs and preferences of specific generations who attend music events, and of the supporting destination strategies in destination audio management.
THE ROLE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF TOURIST DESTINATIONS
Authors: Vukoja Marija , Rajković Iriana , Baričević Dino
Published: October 2023

Purpose – This paper provides an overview of theoretical and practical knowledge regarding the role of telecommunications in managing sustainable tourism destinations. The aim is to determine the role of telecommunications in managing sustainable tourism development through assessing the level of telecommunications development in tourist destinations and their utilization in sustainable tourism management. The purpose of the study is to enrich the understanding of the connection between the development of telecommunications, sustainable and destination tourism development. Methodology – The paper is based on primary and secondary research, including the analysis of statistical data on telecommunications development, sustainability, and tourist development in destinations, as well as empirical research on the perception of entrepreneurs in the tourism sector in Croatian tourist destinations regarding the role of telecommunications and information and communication technologies in sustainable tourism development and the level of telecommunications development in the destination. The research results were processed using descriptive statistics and presented in tables and graphs. Findings – The results show a high level of availability of telecommunications services in Croatian tourist destinations and positive effects of telecommunications on destination sustainability, but also the shortcomings. A causal relationship between telecommunications development and sustainability, as well as telecommunications and tourist development, was also identified in Croatian tourist destinations. Contribution – The research results can contribute to enriching the literature on the impact of telecommunications on the development of tourism destinations and be useful in future research efforts to deepen existing knowledge and understanding of destination management mechanisms through the application of telecommunications technologies.
RETHINKING TOURISM UNDER THE PANDEMIC LENS: THE FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES
Authors: Yang Luqi , Li Xiaoni , Hernández-Lara Ana Beatriz
Published: October 2023

Purpose – The main purpose of this research is to investigate the current state of the art of tourism and sustainability-related discussions and find out what could be possible ways and research potentials in the context of the global pandemic and future similar health emergencies. Methodology – We conducted a content-analysis based literature review, analyzing key findings of previous studies in the field, aiming to propose future research lines. Findings – The negative impacts brought about by the pandemic have induced worldwide prevention measures in controlling the diffusion of COVID-19. Recovery strategies and business reconstructions have aroused main attention in tourism-related subsectors, especially for the most suffering industries like hospitality and transportation, in the pursuit of a sustainable system and resolution of realistic problems as over-tourism, job insecurity, tourist trustfulness and revisitation, and stakeholder wellbeing. Tourism practitioners are also faced with intractable socio-cultural issues, like unemployment problems, indecent jobs, racial and cultural discrimination and loss of customer trust. The utilization of new technologies is expected to provide vital guidance for the improvement of decision-making and strategic planning in the acceleration of tourism resilience by fulfilling tourist experiences and promoting local destination management when the pandemic comes to a stabilization. Contribution – This article contributes to enriching the existing literature in tourism sustainability studies, highlighting the current academic interests in tourism resilience and tourism sustainable transformation, especially in the face of the global severe health crises like the COVID-19. It also provides implications for future researchers, tourism practitioners and local destinations in finding possible way-out, research and investment potentials in the resolution of social problems, improvement of satisfied tourism experience and responsible destination marketing, governance and long-term local development.
KAJIAN PUSTAKA DALAM PENENTUAN TIPE DAN PERMASALAHAN KULIT WAJAH
Authors: Kusumaningrum Shinta Dewi
Published: October 2023

Kesadaran masyarakat akan pentingnya merawat kulit wajah makin meningkat seiring dengan banyaknya produk skincare yang ada dipasaran. Masing-masing orang perlu mengetahui tipe kulit dan permasalahan yang dialami sehingga produk yang digunakan dapat membantu untuk memperbaiki kondisi kulit. Artikel ini menyajikan sebuah kajian pustaka untuk mengetahui metode Sistem Pendukung Keputusan (SPK) atau Sistem Pakar yang tepat dalam menentukan tipe kulit agar memberikan hasil yang maksimal. Kajian ini melalui proses pemilihan topik, pencarian sumber kajian, hasil analisis, diskusi, hingga mendapatkan kesimpulan. Dari beberapa literatur yang telah dikaji dapat disimpulkan bahwa metode Certainty Factor dan Naïve Bayes adalah 2 (dua) metode yang mampu memberikan hasil dan validitas yang baik dibandingkan dengan metode lain.
AI and Regulation an Analysis
Authors: Dumouchel Paul
Published: October 2023

This paper argues that popular misrepresentation of the nature of AI has important consequences concerning how it should be regulated. Viewing AI as something that exists in itself, rather than as a set of cognitive technologies whose characteristics – physical, cognitive, and systemic – are quite different from ours (and at times from each other) leads to inefficient approaches to regulation. It limits our ability to anticipate the consequences of its foreseeable developments and social diffusion. It undermines attempts to protect ourselves from the social and political dangers it presents. After a short introduction, section 2 retraces rapidly the history of the idea that intelligence is essentially a quality, one that AI shares with human intelligence and that this resemblance trumps the differences that exist between artificial and natural cognitive systems. Section 3 reviews two approaches to the dangers of AI that reflect the illusion that AI exists in itself. Section 4 turns to the proper understanding of regulations and what is their main goal and purpose. Section 5 analyses three central characteristics of artificial cognitive systems which section six compares with corresponding characteristics of natural cognitive systems. Finally, section 7 draws some conclusions regarding how we should regulate artificial intelligence.
Pyrolysis of Solid Recovered Fuel using Fixed and Fluidized Bed Reactor
Authors: Lee Myeongjong , Ko Hyeongtak , Oh Seacheon
Published: October 2023

Currently, most plastic waste stems from packaging materials, with a large proportion of this waste either discarded or used to derive fuel. Accordingly, there is growing interest in the use of pyrolysis in the context of chemically recycling non-recyclable (i.e., via mechanical means) plastic waste into petrochemical feedstock. The aim of this study is to use kinetic analyses to elucidate the pyrolytic properties of solid recovered fuel (SRF) produced using two types of reactors, namely, fixed bed and fluidized bed reactors. From the kinetic analysis, the activation energy corresponding to the rate of pyrolysis reaction conversion was obtained. In conclusion, we found that the pyrolysis occurs more vigorously in fluidized bed reactors compared to fixed bed reactors.
Alternative Low-Cost Syntheses of Highly Ordered MCM-41 for CO2 Capture
Authors: Aquino Guillermo Daniel , Moreno Mario Sergio , Piqueras Cristian Martín , Benedictto Germán Pablo , Pereyra Andrea Marisa
Published: October 2023

We explore the use of industrial sources of silicon and surfactant for obtaining low-cost MCM-41 materials and evaluate their performance as CO2 adsorbents. All of them presented a high specific surface area with different structural characteristics and textural properties. The template was removed by using thermal treatments in an air atmosphere or a washing process. Preservation of silanol groups proved to be more effective under washing or mild thermal treatment conditions with the advantage of their lower cost and environmental benefit. Surface reactivity against CO2 was enhanced by anchoring APTS to silanol groups through wet grafting. All amino-functionalized materials showed a performance as CO2 adsorbents comparable to those reported in the literature. Samples with a higher concentration of silanol groups showed better performance. Our studies indicate that adsorbed CO2 is retained at least up to 50°C, and the presence of aminopropyl groups is a key issue in CO2 chemisorption on the MCM-41 surface. The chemisorbed gas at very low pressures points to the potential use of these materials for CO2 storage.
Metformin Prevents Cocaine Sensitization: Involvement of AMPK Trafficking between Subcellular Compartments in the Corticostriatal Reward Circuit
Authors: Aruldas Rachel , Orenstein Laura , Spencer Sade
Published: October 2023

Repeated cocaine produces an enhanced locomotor response (sensitization) paralleled by biological adaptations in the brain. Previous studies demonstrated region-specific responsiv-ity of adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) to repeated cocaine. AMPK maintains cellular energy homeostasis at the organismal and cellular level. Here we first quanti-fied changes in phosphorylated (active) and total AMPK in the cytosol and synaptosome of the medial prefrontal cortex, nucleus accumbens, and dorsal striatum following acute or sensitizing cocaine injections. Rats were given cocaine (15 mg/kg, IP) or saline for six days with a challenge injection on day seven resulting in four groups: saline-saline, saline-cocaine, cocaine-saline, and cocaine-cocaine. Brain region and cellular compartment selective changes in AMPK and pAMPK were found with some differences associated with acute withdrawal versus ongoing cocaine treatment. Other rats were pretreated with the indirect AMPK activator metformin. Metformin potentiated the locomotor activating effects of acute cocaine but blocked the development of sensi-tization. Sex differences largely obscured protein level treatment group effects, although pAMPK in the NAc shell cytosol was surprisingly reduced by metformin in rats receiving repeated co-caine. These data inform our understanding of AMPK activation dynamics in subcellular com-partments and provide additional support for repurposing metformin for cocaine use disorder.
Challenges in Management of Proximal Humerus Diaphyseal Fracture in a Patient with Brachial Plexus Birth Injury
Authors: Shah Maulin M. , Jain Meet , Ponugoti Godhasiri , Bansal Sheenam , Shah Shalin , Sangole Chinmay
Published: October 2023

Case:

Two-and-a-half-month-old boy, a known case of brachial plexus birth injury, sustained proximal humeral diaphyseal fracture. Fracture healed in varus malunion and failed to remodel subsequently. Challenges were faced in the course of the management because of progression of the deformity. Finally, the fracture united after rigid internal fixation performed at 2.5 years.

Conclusion:

Neuromuscular imbalance can lead to angular deformity at fracture site and cause unpredictable remodeling, as in our case. Conservative management may fail to achieve union with satisfactory alignment. Rigid internal fixation should be considered in such cases to achieve union.