bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Qué puede aprender Australia de las Comisarías de la Mujer para Prevenir la Violencia de Género (What can Australia learn from women's police stations to prevent gender violence)
Authors: Carrington Kerry , Sozzo Maximo , Ryan Vanessa , Puyol Maria Victoria
Published: June 2024

Las Comisarías de la Mujer son una iniciativa única que surge en América Latina a mediados de la década de 1980 en respuesta a las demandas de los movimientos por los derechos de las mujeres y que fueron diseñadas específicamente para atender a víctimas de violencia de género (Carrington et al., 2020; Carrington, Guala, et al., 2020; Carrington, Sozzo et al., 2020). Adoptan una perspectiva de género y trabajan en equipos multidisciplinarios con trabajadoras sociales, psicólogas y abogadas para asistir a las mujeres que buscan su ayuda. También brindan cuidado infantil y ofrecen a las víctimas una puerta de entrada a otro tipo de servicios. En particular, no priorizan una respuesta de la justicia penal por sobre los deseos de quienes buscan sus servicios, por lo que no les roban a las víctimas su agencia (Goodmark 2018). Nuestro equipo de investigación, financiado por el Australian Research Council (ARC), realizó su investigación de campo en Argentina durante tres meses, entrevistando a 100 empleados de 10 comisarías de mujeres. Los resultados revelaron que las comisarías de mujeres previenen la violencia de género de tres maneras principales: 1) desnaturalizando la violencia y empoderando a las mujeres para romper el ciclo; 2) al asociarse con la comunidad para transformar las normas locales que sustentan la violencia contra las mujeres; y 3) trabajando en colaboración con otras organizaciones locales para producir un mapa local de las intervenciones (Carrington, Guala et al., 2020). Para leer más acerca de este enfoque particular para prevenir y responder a la violencia de género, puede visitar la página web del proyecto. El presente documento ofrece un pantallazo general de nuestra investigación sobre lo que se puede aprender de estas experiencias para mejorar la prevención y el trabajo policial en torno a la violencia de género en Australia. Para indagar si las estrategias innovadoras utilizadas por las Comisarías de la Mujer en Argentina pueden mejorar la forma de responder a la violencia de género en Australia, realizamos dos encuestas: una encuesta a la comunidad (n = 566) y otra a los trabajadores del sector (n = 277).
Right to Participate: Co-designing Disability Policies in Australia
Authors: Rieger Janice
Published: June 2024

We are entering a new era in Australia as we envision a new disability strategy to replace the current national disability strategy (2010–2020). During this transition, we can reflect on and recognise the changing disability landscape in Australia and ensure that we create a just and inclusive Australian society. Recent consultations and reports have called for people with a disability to directly engage in designing the new disability strategy in Australia, but what does that entail, and how will the rights of people with disabilities be upheld throughout this process? This brief describes public sector co-designing practice—an emerging practice aiming to open up new trajectories for policy development through a co-design process and to provide best practice recommendations for the next disability strategy in Australia.
Putting perpetrators in the picture
Authors: Flood Michael , Dembele Lula
Published: June 2024

Existing data on domestic and sexual violence focuses on victimisation—on how many women, men and children have suffered violence and the kinds of violence they have experienced. Although it is equally important to know about perpetration, this area remains under-researched. Little is known about what proportions of people have used violence against an intimate partner or family member. Who has perpetrated violence and when, how and why? Mapping the extent and character of violence perpetration is vital. It provides invaluable data to guide efforts to prevent and reduce domestic and sexual violence and help change how these problems are understood. Domestic and sexual violence is framed often in ways that make the perpetrator invisible—in media accounts, community views and even in the violence prevention field itself: ‘a man killed a woman’ becomes ‘a woman was killed by a man’ becomes ‘a woman was killed’. Violence is a problem for victims but not a victims’ problem. Instead, domestic and sexual violence is the perpetrators’ problem. As well as protecting and supporting victims and survivors, we must hold perpetrators and potential perpetrators to account to act safely and respectfully. To do this, we need good data on who uses violence and why.
O uso das plataformas digitais para a gestão da cultura organizacional
Authors: Zacarias Salvador , Muatiacale Leonilda Adelino Antônio Sanveca , Pereira António de Abreu , Francisco Osvaldo Afonso Gabriel
Published: June 2024

O presente estudo debruça-se sobre “o uso das plataformas digitais para a gestão da cultura organizacional” a uma instituição pública do Governo do Distrito X, localizada na Província de Tete em Moçambique. O uso de plataformas digitais disponíveis como whatsapp, Google meet, faceboock, correios electrónicos entre outras tem contribuído significativamente para a gestão da cultura organizacional que inclui a facilitação da gestão dos processos administrativos no sector público pesem bora existam desafios da estratégia da sua regulação. Com recurso a uma abordagem qualitativa, no geral, este estudo pretende compreender como as plataformas digitais estão a ser usadas na gestão de cultura organizacional em instituições governamentais moçambicanas? Partindo da premissa exploratória da questão: como as plataformas digitais estão a ser usadas para a gestão de cultura organizacional em instituições governamentais moçambicanas? Constatou-se a prevalência burocrática de uso das plataformas digitais na dimensão desejada que mereceu atenção do autor, no contexto em que as instituições governamentais moçambicanas e o mundo em geral registam um crescente desenvolvimento do acesso à utilização de Internet e suas ferramentas como força motriz de comunicação digital. Com intuito de melhor perceber as razões desta situação recorreu-se as entrevistas aos especialistas que lideram vários processos de mudança do sector público desde nível central, provincial e distrital como também foram utilizadas as entrevistas como instrumento de recolha de dados para responder a questão principal.
Does Propecia Cause More Harms than Good: Assessing Reproductive and Non-Reproductive Effects of Finasteride on Male Health
Authors: Sukharev Alexander , Alade Tami , Shah Veranca , Dahmani Sophia
Published: June 2024

Finasteride (marketed as Propecia) is a potent 5α-reductase inhibitor used as first-line treatment for male pattern baldness. Despite finasteride’s efficacy in promoting hair growth, there is concern about its impact on male reproduction because finasteride use has been linked to reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, and potential spermatogenic failure. The drug has also been documented to induce nonreproductive adverse effects such as depression. Current research suggests that finasteride’s alteration of neurosteroid hormone levels may be contributing to these adverse effects. This article used evidence-based research to evaluate finasteride’s short- and long-term effects on male reproductive health. In summary, there appears to be contradictory evidence within the literature with data both in support and in opposition of finasteride’s adverse effects. There does, however, seem to be consensus on the incidence of these cases being quite low within both research and clinical settings.
Functions with a maximal number of finite invariant or internally-1-quasi-invariant sets or supersets
Authors: El Idrissi Nizar , Kabbaj Samir
Published: June 2024

A relaxation of the notion of invariant set, known as $k$-quasi-invariant set, has appeared several times in the literature in relation to group dynamics. The results obtained in this context depend on the fact that the dynamic is generated by a group. In our work, we consider the notions of invariant and 1-internally-quasi-invariant sets as applied to an action of a function $f$ on a set $I$. We answer several problems of the following type, where $k \in \{0,1\}$: what are the functions $f$ for which every finite subset of $I$ is internally-$k$-quasi-invariant? More restrictively, if $I = \mathbb{N}$, what are the functions $f$ for which every finite interval of $I$ is internally-$k$-quasi-invariant? Last, what are the functions $f$ for which every finite subset of $I$ admits a finite superset that is internally-$k$-quasi-invariant? This parallels a similar investigation undergone by C. E. Praeger in the context of group actions.
Ethnocentric Solipsism and Rhetoric of Dehumanization: A Postcolonial Reading of Imperial Hubris in Selected Colonial Novels
Authors: Saleem Akhtar Khan
Published: June 2024

Supremacist projections of the Self and reductive representations of the Other have been among the foremost colonial discursive practices. The same skewed representational predilection is manifest also in colonial fictional works. The article aims to unpack the colonial discursive pattern apropos characterization that is pervasive in the selected novels: James Grant’s First Love and Last Love (1868/ 2007), Louis Tracy's The Red Year (1907/ 2020), and E.M Foster’s A Passage to India (1924/ 2021). Two of the features of colonial rhetoric are focused in the study: the creation of uncanny characters and the concoction of eerie ambiance. To regulate the argument of the study, Michael Clarke’s (2013) identification of ethnocentric solipsism and imperialism has been invoked. His ideas guide the textual analysis, facilitate interpretation, and scaffold the argument. The analysis evidences that all three novels offer uncanny portrayals of the native characters, whereas the English are glorified. Moreover, an eerie ambiance has been discursively created to invoke a sense of exoticism and mystery. Both racial and civilizational fallacies have been used in these fictional narratives to depict the desired personae and setting. The article, therefore, posits that the peculiar art of characterization is marked by the imperial hubris and unwarranted solipsism.
Entrainment into a turbulent wake from a turbulent background and the turbulent/turbulent interface
Authors: Buxton Oliver
Published: June 2024

Turbulent flows are known to grow with downstream distance; think of a volcanic plume broadening as streamwise
distance from the volcanic crater increases. This spreading occurs due to the transport, and mixing, of background
fluid into the turbulent flow across the sharp interface demarcating the turbulent flow from the background in a
process known as entrainment. In the special case where the background is non-turbulent this interface is known as
the turbulent/non-turbulent interface and entrainment is known to be driven by viscous diffusion of the turbulent
fluid into the background. This was first postulated by Corrsin and Kistler [1] and arises since the turbulent/non-
turbulent interface is, in-effect, an isosurface of zero vorticity-magnitude to account for the fact that the background
is irrotational whilst the vorticity is, by definition, non-zero in the turbulent portion of the flow. Accordingly the
only non-zero source term at the turbulent/non-turbulent interface in the vorticity-magnitude transport equation
is viscous diffusion. However, many (most) industrial and environmental flows exist within a turbulent background,
for example wind-turbine wakes are exposed to atmospheric turbulence and gas-turbine blades are exposed to the
turbulent outflow of the combustor. In such cases the intuition of Corrsin and Kistler [1] breaks down. Indeed, in
the review paper of da Silva et al. [2] it was even suggested that when two streams of turbulence with comparable
turbulence intensity are adjacent to one another the interface between them breaks down meaning that there is no
discernible interface demarcating the adjacent streams of turbulence. In this seminar we prove the existence of a
turbulent/turbulent interface [3] for a wake exposed to various degrees of freestream turbulence, including cases
where the intensity of the freestream turbulence is greater than that within the wake. We will then explore the
physics of the turbulent/turbulent interface which are different than those for turbulent/non-turbulent interfaces
[4]. Finally, we will then examine how the presence of freestream turbulence affects the entrainment rate into the
wake, considering the spatial evolution of the entrainment of mass, streamwise momentum, and kinetic energy [5].
Understanding these physics is important to being able to more accurately predict the spreading of turbulent flows
exposed to freestream turbulence which is important for e.g. designing layouts for more eﬀicient future wind farms.
Experimental Investigation of Energy Analysis of Methanol-Gasoline Mixtures at Different Torque Values
Authors: Dumanlı Ahmet Turan , Albayrak Çeper Bilge , Akbıyık Talip , kahraman nafiz
Published: June 2024

Despite the increasing use of petroleum-based fuel as a result of ever-increasing energy demands, the search for alternative fuels remains important. In this study, in a Lombardini LGW 523 brand 2-cylinder 4-stroke water-cooled engine, different volumetric ratios of methanol and gasoline fuel mixtures (M10, M20, M30, M40) were used at 4 different torque values (5, 10, 15, 20 Nm) at a constant 3000 engine speed. It is discussed. As a result of the study, engine performance, emission and energy analysis examination was carried out experimentally.
Evaluation of efficacy and safety of perioperative tranexamic acid during Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A randomized, Clinical trial
Authors: alasaad hakam , IBRAHIM JABER
Published: June 2024

Background

Primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is the gold standard treatment for degenerative joint disease, but it carries a significant risk of blood loss that may require transfusion. Various techniques are implemented to reduce the possibility of the need for allogeneic blood transfusion (ABT). To this end, this study aims to assess the effectiveness of tranexamic acid (TXA) in decreasing blood loss following primary TKA.

Materials and methods

This study is a randomized controlled study of 100 cases of primary total knee arthroplasty conducted in Damascus from July 2021 to September 2022, followed up with every patient for six months. The patients were randomized into two groups. We compared intraoperative, postoperative, total, and hidden blood loss and perioperative complications.

Results

We observed a statistically significant difference between the two groups in total calculated, hidden, and postoperative blood loss. However, this difference does not seem clinically significant, as we didn’t find a significant difference in allogeneic blood transfusion between the groups. Regarding complications, the TXA group had five cases of superficial wound infection and six cases of deep venous thrombosis. In contrast, the control group had eight cases of superficial wound infection and five cases of deep venous thrombosis.

Conclusion

Our study suggests that the role of TXA in primary unilateral total knee arthroplasty in the hands of an experienced surgeon might be overrated. The reduced blood loss did not seem to have clinical importance and didn’t affect the transfusion rates.
TÜRK YAZILI BASININ TEMEL MİZANPAJ UNSURLARI BAĞLAMINDA DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ (KİTLE GAZETELERİ VE FİKİR GAZETELERİ ÖRNEĞİNDE)
Authors: Çitil Ebru
Published: June 2024

Yazılı basında içerik ve görsel bağlamda özgün, hedeflenen okuyucu kitlesine hitap eden mizanpajlar gerçekleştirmek ancak belirli temel mizanpaj unsurlarının uygulanması ile gerçekleşebilmektedir. Okur, gazetelerin özellikle içerik ve estetik açıdan dengeli, bütünlük arz eden bir yapıda olmasından etkilenmekte, biçim ve içerik ile kendisine hitap edilmesini beklemektedir. Gazete sayfalarının belirli mizanpaj unsurları dikkate alınarak hazırlanan metin ve görsellerin tasarlanması ile okurların beklentilerine karşılık alabilecekleri, karmaşıklık taşımayan, doğru ve çekici tasarımlar yansıtan mizanpajlar ortaya çıkabilmektedir. Bu makale, mizanpajın, belirli unsurlar dahilinde etkin bir biçimde kullanımının gazetelerin okunurluk ve yayın hayatını doğrudan etkilemesi nedeni ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Makalede; gazetelerde temel mizanpaj unsurları bağlamında hangi hususlara dikkat edilmesi gerektiği ve belirli noktaların hangi düzeyde uygulandığının ortaya çıkarılması amaçlamaktadır. Makalenin literatür kısmında masüstü yayıncılık kavramının açıklaması ve temel mizanpaj unsurları yer almaktadır. Araştırma betimsel analiz yöntemi ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Bu analiz mizanpaj unsurları bağlamında çeşitli okuyucu kitlelerine hitap eden kitle gazeteleri ve fikir gazeteleri örneğinde Hürriyet ve Milliyet, Türkiye ve Yeni Şafak, Cumhuriyet ve Sözcü gazetelerinin 1-7 Mart 2024 tarihleri arasındaki yayınlarının ilk sayfalarının incelenmesini kapsamaktadır. Makalenin araştırma kısmında örneklemde yer alan gazetelerde mizanpajın etkin kullanımı bağlamında mizanpajın temel unsurlarının uygulanması incelenmiş ve makalenin son bölümünde yer alan bulgu ve sonuç bölümünde detaylı olarak açıklanmıştır.
Casos de ensino na aula de didática e a formação de professores
Authors: Starling Cláudia , Eiterer Carmem Lucia , Silva Anna Claudia Souza e
Published: June 2024

O texto apresenta um recorte de uma investigação que tomou como campo empírico as experiências desenvolvidas na disciplina de Didática da Licenciatura, acompanhada no Estágio de docência realizado durante um semestre, totalizando 15 semanas, quatro horas semanais, compondo 60 horas, em uma universidade pública federal. A turma de estudantes conta com 34 alunos de diferentes cursos, de diversas áreas de conhecimento. A pesquisa adota a perspectiva metodológica da pesquisa (auto)biográfica e apoia-se no estudo de Casos de Ensino produzidos na disciplina. Para este artigo, discutimos a análise de quatro Casos de Ensino desenvolvidos em etapas distintas ao longo do semestre, em sala de aula: Primeira aula; Júri simulado; Que professor eu quero ser; e Sequência didática. Como resultado da análise, identifica-se a potencialidade dos Casos de Ensino para a formação de professores, possibilitando, aos graduandos: expor suas angústias e dilemas ligados ao ingresso na profissão; reconhecer a identidade pessoal como uma dimensão da docência; refletir sobre a importância do contato com a educação básica a partir deste novo lugar, o da docência; e, também, refletir acerca do desejo de ingressar na profissão, e atuar de modo a contribuir para o desenvolvimento dos estudantes.
Quantitative ethnobotany of wild edible plants used by the Hattee community of District Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh, India
Authors: Minakshi  , Jishtu Vaneet , Bhushan Brij
Published: June 2024

The present investigation was conducted to document the different wild edible plants and their ethnobotanical uses in the Rajgarh Block of District Sirmaur. Ethnobotanical information was collected using semi-structured questionnaires and interactions with the area’s indigenous community. Seventy-five species were recorded in 63 genera of 42 families as wild edibles from the study area. These wild edible plants have been assessed for cultural importance Index (CI) and factor informant consensus (Fic). Grewia optiva (1.31), Rhododendron arboreum (1.13), and Pyrus pashia (1.10) recorded the highest values of CI. Factor informant consensus (Fic) value ranged between 0.90 to 0.97. We recommend conducting further studies to explore the nutrient components and dietary importance of these conventional food resources.
The Effect of L2 Proficiency on the Processing of Multiword Expressions
Authors: Zhong Zijia
Published: June 2024

The processing of multiword expressions (MWEs) has gained increasing attention nowadays, and many factors have been proven to influence it. However, within all these factors, whether L2 proficiency affects MWE processing has still not been answered satisfactorily. Some studies have shown that higher L2 proficiency will lead to a processing advantage while others have not. Thus, this paper intends to answer this question by synthesizing and analyzing the related studies about the effect of L2 proficiency on the processing of MWEs through research methods, characteristics of participants, research procedures, and research results and conclusion. This paper provides some possible reasons for the mixed findings of those studies from the aspects of the division of the proficiency levels, the differences of research methods, and the amounts of participants. Based on the limitations of studies that found L2 proficiency did not influence the processing of MWEs, this paper concludes that L2 proficiency plays a role in MWEs processing.
On the Absurdity and Reality in Kafka's "The Castle"
Authors: Ye Yinuo
Published: June 2024

The 20th-century capitalist world was turbulent and crisis-ridden, and Western literary creation as a whole presented a state of nihilism, loneliness, loss, and anxiety. Many writers regarded ugliness as beauty, using absurdity to represent reality, among whom Kafka was one. "The Castle," as a representative of his short stories, constructs many bizarre events that do not exist in real life, enhancing the absurdity of the work. The author combines absurdity with reality, integrating philosophical parables and his own real-life reflections into the work, aiming to express the ruthless satire on human indifference as well as a deep call for genuine human emotions.
The Interweaving of Film Media and Cultural Inheritance: A Case Study of Chang An
Authors: Zhu Fan
Published: June 2024

The explosion of the new cultural animated film series Chang An has opened a new prelude to the interweaving of traditional culture and modern media, and has become a new focus of research on cultural heritage. With the advent and challenges of the new media era, Chang An, as a film that presents the profound heritage of Chinese culture, cleverly uses unique narrative techniques and visual presentation. Based on the focus of telling good Chinese stories, modern media plays a powerful role in communication, driving the prosperity and development of the cultural industry. This paper aims to explore the communication strategies and effects of film media on cultural heritage. By using content analysis method to analyze the film Chang An in detail, it strives to reveal how the film not only inherits Chinese culture but also successfully attracts the attention of modern audiences. The research results show that the communication effect of the film is very significant, realizing creative communication and cross-cultural dialogue, improving the audience's identity with traditional culture, and showing the potential and value of film media in cultural heritage.
Research on the Construction Path of College Students' Social Practice Teaching Base under the Background of "Special Innovation Integration + Competition Innovation Integration" -- Taking "Zhanjiang University of Science and Technology - Xingyang Industrial Practice Teaching Base" as an Example
Authors: Yan Yanrong
Published: June 2024

To foster innovation and entrepreneurship education, Zhanjiang University of Science and Technology aims to integrate it with professional education, discipline competitions, scientific and technological innovation, ideological and political education, as well as labor education. This integration will create a distinctive 'Five Innovation and Integration' model for talent development that enhances students' comprehensive abilities in innovation and entrepreneurship. This paper combines the concepts of ' the integration of specialty and innovation ' along with ' the integration of competition and innovation' through the establishment of a practical teaching base to facilitate the training of applied innovation and entrepreneurship talents[1]. The construction objectives of Zhanjiang University of Science and Technology-Xingyang Industry practical teaching base are introduced, along with its operational framework encompassing curriculum internship, graduation internship, and discipline competitions. Finally, this paper summarizes the achievements made in constructing the practical teaching base while aiming to provide a solid foundation for cultivating applied innovation and entrepreneurship talents at our institution.
Causes and Recommendations for the Involution of Chinese Family Education
Authors: Hu Yufang
Published: June 2024

Addressing the phenomenon of involution currently observed in Chinese family education, this paper employs interviews and analyzes various dimensions including social background, traditional culture, educational systems, and family education concepts to elucidate the roots of involution in Chinese family education. Considering the adverse impacts of this involution on childrens physical and mental development, comprehensive growth, and family relationships, targeted recommendations are proposed. Through collaborative efforts among society, schools, and families to optimize the allocation of educational resources, transform educational concepts, and improve family education practices, this study aims to create a healthier, more harmonious, and conducive educational environment for the comprehensive development of children.
The Influence of Second Language Learning on Language Transfer in the Process of Trilingual Education
Authors: Wan Xingyu
Published: June 2024

The transfer from the second to the third language is not a simple and easy-understanding process. In exploring the process of trilingual learning, this study thoroughly examines the impact of second language learning on the acquisition of a third language, particularly the phenomenon of transfer. By talking about various aspects of language transfer, the study shows multiple factors influencing language transfer, and how these factors influence the learning processes of third languages. This passage expounds both the positive and negative transfer effects of the second language towards third language learning by using the literature analysis. It comes out of the various factors such as the interlinguistic universals, the depth and breadth of second language acquisition, and the third language learning environment which influence the third language acquisition. On this basis, the paper also explores how these findings can be applied in language teaching practice to optimize the learning strategies and teaching methods of trilingual learners. This paper comes to the conclusion of the influence of the second language on the third language acquisition in the language transfer aspect.
Analysis of Trends in Contemporary Female Body Aesthetics
Authors: Su Meiling
Published: June 2024

In today's society, perceptions of women's body aesthetics are changing positively. Traditional perceptions of the standard image of beauty are being replaced by increasingly diverse and inclusive definitions. A diverse body image not only encourages women to embrace their unique physical characteristics, but also promotes physical fitness and self-confidence. With the evolution of social media and the entertainment industry, women have more choices in how they present themselves and are able to project a more authentic and positive body image. However, despite the progress made, there is still a spread of stereotypes and inaccurate standards of women's bodies that challenge the quest for diversity and inclusion. Therefore, through education, advocacy and positive media guidance, we can work together to create a more diverse, healthy and confident female body beauty. This paper looks into how women's body aesthetics are seen and how to promote a diversified, healthy, and self-assured body image. Using a combination of research from the fields of psychology, sociology, and media studies, it looks at the cultural reflections, psychological ramifications, and societal impacts related to beauty standards. Prioritizing physical health, emotional well-being, and self-acceptance, the study promotes a holistic approach that highlights the significance of questioning impractical goals and embracing variety. It highlights the need for a paradigm change toward more inclusive and empowering depictions of women's bodies in modern culture through an examination of real research findings.
A Contrastive Study of Euphemism Between English and Chinese - Taking Rejection as an Example
Authors: Mi Xingru
Published: June 2024

This paper investigates the nuances of euphemism language in refuse, comparing English and Chinese expressions. Politeness, a crucial aspect of communication, exhibits distinct cultural influences. The backdrop of communication underscores the pivotal role of politeness, particularly shaped by cultural disparities in English and Chinese. A thorough examination of these differences contributes to a comprehensive grasp of cultural variations in language expression. The study aims to discern commonalities and differences in the use of euphemism language, exploring frequency, expressions, and cultural implications. Adopting a comparative analysis approach, linguistic data related to requests is collected and analyzed. Findings reveal shared social strategies and illuminate the influential role of cultural backgrounds in shaping language expression during requests. English tends to be more direct, while Chinese prefers softer, more indirect approaches. Social relationships are crucial, with English culture maintaining looser ties and Chinese culture prioritizing face-saving and relationship preservation. Pragmatic strategies, including the use of mitigated language, are influenced by context and participant relationships. This comparative exploration not only deepens our understanding of cultural differences between English and Chinese but also provides valuable insights for linguistics and cross-cultural communication research, enhancing our appreciation for the intricate interplay between language and culture.
Research on the Dissemination Effect and Development Strategy of Jingdezhen Ceramic Culture: A Case Study of Beijing Residents
Authors: Zhang Zhiyan , Li Changyangzi , Qin Yinong , Wen Jiaqi , Gan Shuxuan
Published: June 2024

This comprehensive study delves deeply into the profound influence of Jingdezhen ceramic culture on the dissemination of ceramic traditions among the diverse populace of Beijing. Through meticulous research employing a blend of quantitative surveys and qualitative in-depth interviews, it uncovers a prevalent awareness of Jingdezhen ceramics among Beijing residents. However, this awareness often falls short of translating into substantial engagement in terms of active consumption and meaningful participation in cultural activities. To address this nuanced challenge, the study advocates for a multifaceted approach encompassing strategic initiatives. These initiatives include the implementation of targeted promotional campaigns to enhance brand visibility and recognition, the cultivation of a culture of continuous innovation and design excellence in ceramic products, the diversification and expansion of distribution channels to reach a wider audience base, and the enrichment of immersive cultural experiences to captivate and engage residents. By deploying these strategic interventions, the study aims not only to amplify the dissemination impact of Jingdezhen ceramic culture within Beijing but also to foster its sustainable development and enduring heritage, thereby ensuring its cultural significance resonates profoundly with present and future generations alike.
The Influence of Communication on the Whole Company
Authors: Cui Jiahao
Published: June 2024

The major problem in the company is the interaction of staff and cooperation between divisions. If employees do not have valid connections, they will pull down the advancement of the company. Several researchers found that communication skills can affect the operation of the whole enterprise. However, conservation skills still have unitary cognition, and some specialists recognize the importance of connection. Some people think that communication just has an impact on personal friendships. Therefore, this article collects data on communication behavior and work performance from employees. The information relies on the literature review method to observe separately the relationship work team of individuals and the communication of departments. This article studies the relationship between staff and company with communication. In the research, communication skills have a direct ratio between staff sense of belonging and the active environment in the company. These skills have an enormous influence on both the work performance of individuals and the run of the enterprise. Communication skills can improve the capacity of staff and hasten the reconciliation of sections. Communication is one of the serious factors to value in order to consider the entire framework of the company.
Pelaksanaan Adat Sayur Matua Serta Nilai-Nilai Karakter yang Terkandung di Masyarakat Dusun Pongkalan Tongah Kecamatan Dolog Masagal Kabupaten Simalungun
Authors: Purba Angel Lovely , Nusarastriya Yosaphat Haris , Jati Dionisius Heckie Puspoko
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis nilai-nilai karakter yang terkandung dalam tradisi Adat Sayur Matua pada upacara kematian masyarakat Batak Simalungun di Dusun Pongkalan. Adapun metode dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan etnografi, dimana sebuah kebudayaan dianalisis berdasarkan aspek-aspek yang berkaitan dengan budaya tersebut secara spesifik. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan teknik observasi, wawancara mendalam kepada pemangku adat atau ketua adat Batak Simalungun, dan dokumentasi pada kegiatan upacara adat Sayur Matua. Adapun hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan diperoleh empat nilai pendidikan karakter yang terkandung dalam upacara adat sayur matua. Pertama, nilai pendidikan karakter manusia dengan Tuhan, dimana nilai karakter ini ditandai dengan sikap berdoa dan bersyukur. Kedua, nilai pendidikan karakter yang mencerminkan hubungan manusia dengan dirinya sendiri, yang diinterpretasikan dengan sikap disiplin, kerja keras, dan tanggung jawab. Ketiga, nilai pendidikan karakter yang mencerminkan hubungan manusia dengan masyarakat, yang diinterpretasikan dengan sikap jujur, peduli sosial, toleransi, demokratis, dan rukun. Keempat, nilai pendidikan budi pekerti yang iinterpretasikan dengan sikap menghormati leluhur dan menghargai orang lain. Nilai-nilai karakter yang baik dan tradisi budaya ini tentunya diharapkan dapat diwariskan kepada generasi berikutnya. Pendidikan karakter generasi muda menjadi esensial dan nilai-nilai karakter diwariskan dan internalisasi dalam kehidupan sehari-hari.
Factors Influencing Physicians in the Adoption of E-Detailing in the in-Vitro Diagnostic Industry
Authors: Castillo Anne Jillian , Dimaculangan Ernesto
Published: June 2024

The pandemic has hastened the need for in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) companies to blend digital and traditional sales strategies. This study explores factors influencing physicians’ adoption of e-detailing in the IVD industry. Dependent variables include physicians’ perceptions and intention to use e-detailing, while independent variables encompass the socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents. Physicians’ perceptions were also explored if they influenced intentions to use e-detailing. The study excluded physicians outside the National Capital Region and those not involved in patient consultations. With 408 participants, descriptive statistics and Structural Equation Modeling were utilized to identify sociodemographic characteristics influencing physicians’ perceptions, behavioral intentions, and intention to use e-detailing. A thematic analysis was used to identify common themes doctors use to obtain information about IVD tests. Approximately 76% of respondents find e-detailing advantageous, with 70% agreeing on its compatibility and 80% believing it is easy to use. The majority (77%) consider using e-detailing to stay updated on in-vitro diagnostic tests, and 75% intend to use it regularly in the future to obtain such information. However, only 43% express a willingness to switch from face-to-face detailing. More than half of the respondents (52%) prefer to use a combination of face-to-face visits and e-detailing. The study found that the years of medical practice and the medical hierarchy significantly influenced physicians’ perceptions of adopting e-detailing. Physicians who viewed e-detailing as advantageous, compatible with their professional needs, and less complex were more inclined to adopt the digital tool for their practice. However, demographic factors did not significantly affect physicians’ intentions regarding e-detailing. This study recommends creating high-quality e-detailing materials for Filipino physicians, ensuring accessibility, personalizing content, incorporating multimedia, promoting two-way communication, regularly updating, offering expert interaction, and continuously collecting physician feedback.
Leigh syndrome: a must-know bilateral symmetrical basal ganglia affection
Authors: Orgi Anas , tahir Youness , Laoudiyi Dalal , Chbani Kamilia , Salam Siham
Published: June 2024

Leigh's syndrome also known as subacute necrotizing encephalomyopathy is a rare progressive neurological disease with a reserved prognosis affecting the brainstem and the basal nuclei, the symptomatology of which is revealed in the majority of cases during the first two years of life.
In this article we report the case of an 4 years old child referred to our center following a consultation for delayed psychomotor acquisitions with axial hypotonia and elevated lactate levels. Brain MRI showed a characteristic appearance of this syndrome. This clinical case reports the MRI aspect of Leigh's syndrome, a rare and serious pathology responsible for bilateral and symmetrical lesions of the basal ganglia.
Computer Vision-Based Method for Digitizing the Surface of the Dial Instrument and Tracking the Pointer’s Movement
Authors: Alfraheed Mohammad
Published: June 2024

Using the dial instrument for reading the oxygen pressure in the medical environment demands monitoring the pointer’s movement and keeping track of its readings. Usually, the monitoring task is done by the administrator in the medical facilities. To ensure real time and accurate monitoring, the administrator must be supported by vision-based advanced methods to digitize the surface of the dial instrument and to track the pointer’s movement. In this paper, a method is proposed to localize the three main references in the dial instrument, namely Pointer, FULL indicator, and EMPTY indicator. Once these references have been precisely determined, the proposed method records the status of the dial instrument. An emergency alert must be triggered while the pointer is moved toward the EMPTY area. Different computer vision techniques have been developed to implement the digitizing and monitoring in terms of real time constraint. The proposed method has been experimentally verified over 750 frames while the dial instrument was run and monitored the oxygen pressure. The obtained result unveil that the average running time is 0.316 s. The detection accuracy of the proposed method for these reference indicators varied from 88.5% to 100% over the first 30 frames of the tested video streams. Since the proposed method has been developed to keep track for the pointer’s movement, it can recover the detection failure while dial instrument is running. Moreover, the proposed method can overcome the reading error of the pointer’s centre point compared to the Hough transform method. Compared with the development of the Hough transform, the proposed method distinguishes itself by successfully employing morphological operations and color space processing to highlight region of interest, regardless of its high intensity values. In context of the applications of the pointer extraction of the dial instrument, another comparison has been conducted for the proposed method. The latter distinguished itself by digitizing the surface of the dial instrument without using the neural network mechanism; offering a recovery of the failure detection, and employing the idea of the black-white mask to concentrate the proposed method’s developments.
Characterization of β-glucan obtained from Candida albicans of caprine mastitis
Authors: Mahmoud Saddam , Yassein Shaimaa
Published: June 2024

Background:
Beta-glucan (β-glucan) is a polysaccharide containing β-glycosidic bonds that is an important structure part of different yeast cells.
Aim:
The purpose of the study is to characterize β-glucan that obtained from Candida albicans (C. albicans) isolated from caprine mastitis.
Methods:
The β-glucan was extracted by using utilizing an Alkaline-acidic extraction technique. The dry weight of extracted β-glucan was 7.47/150 gm with 4.98%.
Results:
The findings demonstrated that the extracted β-glucan had similarity in the primary peak 5.78 of liquid samples using the method of High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) when compared to the standard form of β-glucan. However, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) studies revealed which the standard of β-glucan was distinct in morphology but similar to β-glucan isolated from C. albicans in terms of particle sizes in the range of 1.60-2.65 m and the lack of cell wall traces. The findings of an investigation using Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (EDS/EDX) of extracted and standard β-glucan, showed the principal elements discovered were carbon (C), oxygen (O), and nitrogen (N). Aluminum (Al), silicon (Si), nickel (Ni), and gold (Au) were also present, but in less amounts.
Conclusion:
The extracted β-glucan displayed a high degree of similarity and purity to the standard β-glucan, according to the findings of Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) research.
A case of equine multicentric lymphoma: Clinical, microscopical and molecular findings
Authors: Silva Gabriela , Ribeiro Tiago , Cunha Raquel , Salas Patricia , es Tiago , Ribeiro M , Barros Gon , Carvalho F , Mesquita Jo , Amorim Irina
Published: June 2024

Background:
Although relatively uncommon, lymphoma is the most prevalent haematopoietic neoplasia in horses, and multicentric lymphoma remains the most common presentation of the disease. The pathogenesis of equine lymphoma is still poorly understood and the diagnosis is usually confirmed at an advanced stage of the disease, compromising the prognosis. This study investigated the clinical, pathological and molecular features of a case of equine multicentric lymphoma.
Case Description:
An apparently healthy 5-year-old crossbreed mare hospitalized at Centre of Animal Reproduction of Vairão (CRAV), Portugal, suddenly presented clinical signs of supraorbital oedema and mandibular lymph node enlargement, developing fever, facial oedema and generalized lymphadenopathy. The mare ended up dying twenty-four days after the first clinical signs due to multisystem organ failure. Haematological and biochemical analyses, necropsy and microscopic and molecular evaluation of affected tissues were performed. At necropsy, the main findings were multiple multinodular lesions, distributed along the serous surface of oropharynx, trachea, pericardium, gastrointestinal tract and mesentery. Microscopically, these consisted of solid proliferations of neoplastic round cells that exhibited immunopositivity for CD3 (T cells). Based on these findings, a medium-grade multicentric T-cell lymphoma was diagnosed.
Conclusion:
There is still very little research regarding the molecular characterization of lymphoma in horses. As an entity itself quite heterogeneous, it is important to describe the interspecies particularities to understand its development and behaviour.
Efficacy of Bi-lobed Second Dorsal Metacarpal Artery Flap in Pediatric Electric Hand Burns
Authors: Ghumman Dr , shahzad Dr , Abidin Dr , Asif Dr , Afzal Dr , Khalid Prof
Published: June 2024

Background: Bi-lobed second dorsal metacarpal artery (SDMA) flap is a viable option for the reconstruction over electrical burns of hand in the pediatric patients. The purpose of this study is to evaluate of the success rate and donor site range of motion after SDMA flap.
Methods: A prospective observational cohort study was undertaken in all patients who underwent reconstruction with SDMA flap at institution from March 2016 to March 2018. Data was collected regarding flap success rate and active motion arcs of metacarpophalangeal joint (MCPJ) and proximal interphalangeal joints (PIPJ) of donor area.
Results: Among 32 patients, survival rate of flap is 96.87 percent (n=31) with only partial loss of 3.12 percent (n=1). At mean follow up of 12 months, donor finger movements at MCPJ and PIPJ were almost similar to that on opposite side.
Conclusion: Second dorsal metacarpal artery flap is useful and reliable flap in complex reconstruction of burn hands in pediatric group in terms of survival and range of motion.

Key words: Second dorsal metacarpal artery flap, Metacarpophalangeal joint, Hand burn, Pediatric
Commander la ville heureuse : l’investissement artistique des palissades de chantier
Authors: Ruestchmann Clara
Published: June 2024

Dans le Grand Paris, les chantiers se multiplient aux abords des futures gares du Grand Paris Express et dans le cadre des chantiers liés aux Jeux olympiques et paralympiques de Paris 2024. Ils s’accompagnent du déploiement sur les palissades d’une imagerie artistique de plus en plus présente : fresques d’art urbain, photographies, installations, etc. Les acteurs du bâtiment font ainsi appel à des artistes pour investir temporairement ces surfaces transitionnelles et les œuvres commandées dans ce cadre sont nombreuses à répondre à l’objectif des commanditaires de renvoyer aux passant·es et futur·es habitant·es l’image d’une ville « heureuse » où il fait (et fera) « bon vivre ». Dans un contexte de marchandisation des images et des émotions, ces œuvres sont mobilisées à la fois pour accompagner esthétiquement le temps du chantier, et pour générer l’idée d’un quartier post-chantier désirable. Elles traduisent les représentations partagées par les commanditaires et les artistes des codes visuels du bonheur. Pour interroger cette imagerie du bonheur présente sur les palissades de chantier, cet article s’appuie sur un terrain ethnographique mené dans le Grand Paris, principalement autour des chantiers du Village des Athlètes et des gares du Grand Paris Express.