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Comprendre les stratégies d’ambiguïté des clients professionnels générant un risque de corruption : cas de recherche-intervention dans le secteur bancaire
Authors: Cailleba Patrice , Dufour Nicolas
Published: March 2023

La corruption fait l’objet de beaucoup d’attention des media en France comme à l’international. Pourtant, peu d’études académiques ont été menées sur le sujet. Mettant de côté les pratiques hypocrites, nous nous intéressons aux pratiques d’ambiguïté stratégique, en particulier celles des clients professionnels en France. De même, nous portons notre attention aux réponses – rarement étudiées jusqu’ici – des salariés face à ces stratégies d’ambiguïté ouvrant potentiellement sur des situations de corruption. A partir des résultats d’une étude longitudinale récente consacrée à la mafia italienne, l’objet de cet article est double : il s’agit (1) d’examiner théoriquement les stratégies d’ambiguïté de certaines organisations, puis (2) de considérer les réponses des salariés face à ces stratégies lors de relations commerciales avec des entreprises. Ce faisant, nous détaillons et illustrons les différentes formes que peut prendre cette ambiguïté stratégique, à savoir l’opacité qui empêche toute compréhension aisée, l’équivocité qui joue de la diversité des discours rationnalisants et l’absurdité qui favorise les raisonnements paradoxaux. Au cours de notre réflexion, nous abordons également la question du silence organisationnel, tout en en soulignant les implications et les limites pour les individus concernés. Nous basons notre travail sur une recherche-intervention conduite en 2020 dans le secteur bancaire auprès de 423 personnes, essentiellement des cadres et des dirigeants, intervention qui a donné lieu à près d’une centaine d’heures d’entretiens et à 31 entretiens de groupe.
L’adéquation personne/environnement sous la lentille des professionnels en gestion des ressources humaines
Authors: Deschênes Andrée-Anne
Published: March 2023

L’adéquation personne/environnement s’est taillé une place centrale dans la littérature en GRH et en psychologie organisationnelle. Elle s’avère essentielle à la compréhension des attitudes et des comportements des employés au travail. Si ses effets bénéfiques ont largement été documentés, la connaissance des professionnels en ressources humaines (PRH) à l’égard de ce concept ainsi que son inclusion dans les pratiques de gestion des ressources humaines ont été peu abordées. Cet article a pour objectif de faire l’examen de la connaissance des PRH au regard de la définition de l’adéquation individu/environnement, puis de brosser le portrait de son intégration dans les pratiques. Il propose un portrait descriptif et analytique de la définition du concept par les PRH, et de son recours dans les pratiques au regard de quatre types d’adéquation individu/environnement : individu/emploi, individu/organisation, individu/groupe et subordonné/superviseur. Les résultats sont issus de données quantitatives et qualitatives recueillies par questionnaire auprès de 106 PRH exerçant dans des organisations québécoises. Ils indiquent que les PRH définissent surtout l’adéquation comme la similarité ou la correspondance des valeurs, et que l’inclusion de l’adéquation dans les activités de recrutement repose surtout sur la diffusion des valeurs, de la vision et de la mission de l’organisation. En matière de sélection, l’intuition des recruteurs prime sur la mesure formelle des attributs du candidat (valeurs, personnalité, objectif). L’adéquation avec l’emploi est le type d’adéquation qui guide le plus les autres activités de GRH (comme la formation et la gestion des performances). Dans un contexte où les organisations déploient des efforts considérables en matière d’attraction et de fidélisation du personnel, cet article éclaire la théorie et la pratique quant aux pratiques de gestion des ressources humaines déployées en vue de favoriser l’adéquation individu/environnement.
The critical exponents for a semilinear fractional pseudo-parabolic equation with nonlinear memory in a bounded domain
Authors: Li Yaning , Yang Yuting
Published: March 2023

This paper considers blow-up and global existence for a semilinear space-time fractional pseudo-parabolic equation with nonlinear memory in a bounded domain. We determine the critical exponents of the Cauchy problem when $ \alpha < \gamma $ and $ \alpha\ge \gamma, $ respectively. The results obtained in this study are noteworthy extension to the results of time-fractional differential equation. The critical exponent is consistent with the corresponding Cauchy problem for the time-fractional differential equation with nonlinear memory, which illustrates that the diffusion effect of the third order term is not strong enough to change the critical exponents.
A new discussion concerning to exact controllability for fractional mixed Volterra-Fredholm integrodifferential equations of order $ {r} \in (1, 2) $ with impulses
Authors: Raja Marimuthu Mohan , Vijayakumar Velusamy , Shukla Anurag , Nisar Kottakkaran Sooppy , Albalawi Wedad , Abdel-Aty Abdel-Haleem
Published: March 2023

In this article, we look into the important requirements for exact controllability of fractional impulsive differential systems of order $ 1 < r < 2 $. Definitions of mild solutions are given for fractional integrodifferential equations with impulses. In addition, applying fixed point methods, fractional derivatives, essential conditions, mixed Volterra-Fredholm integrodifferential type, for exact controllability of the solutions are produced. Lastly, a case study is supplied to show the illustration of the primary theorems.
Artificial Intelligence System in Aid of Pedagogical Engineering for Knowledge Assessment on MOOC Platforms: Open EdX and Moodle
Authors: Bachiri Younes-Aziz , Mouncif Hicham
Published: March 2023

The aim of this research is to provide a novel educational model with the goal of reducing the expenses associated with manual question production and meeting the demand for a continual supply of new questions on MOOC platforms such as Moodle or Open EDX. We considered integrating machine-learning methods with natural language processing in order to increase the number and validity of assessing questions. To accomplish this, we developed a system that generates multilingual questions automatically.

Various kinds of evaluation were conducted with two factors in mind: evaluating MOOC learners' competency and the similarity of the generated questions to those created by humans. The first evaluation is based on subjective judgment by three MOOC creators, while the second is based on replies from MOOC participants on machine-generated and human-created questions. Both evaluations revealed that the machine-generated questions performed on par with the human-created questions in terms of evaluating skills and similarity. Moreover, the results demonstrate that most of the produced questions (up to 82 percent) enhance e-assessment when the new suggested technology is used.
Verifying EFL Autonomous Learning by Digital Gaming: Definitions and Concepts
Authors: Habeb Al-Obaydi Liqaa , Pikhart Marcel , Klimova Blanka
Published: March 2023

Currently, basically everyone is surrounded by digital media and they are used for various human activities, including learning. The aim of this study is to verify how much digital gaming can be used for unintentional language acquisition within the concept of autonomous learning. A few young participants took part in the research in which they were observed how much digital gaming in their free time can influence autonomy in their learning of a foreign language. Several definitions from authoritative sources were chosen and applied in the given context. The final results of the study demonstrate that no real language leaning and no real autonomous learning is found in such an accidental learning environment as digital gaming. It does not provide any stimulation for the participants and these findings could be important for those who are responsible for the design of various digital tools available so that they could make them more stimulating in the area of autonomy as there is a vast potential in it.
Influences of Online Teaching Ability of University Teachers on Learning Engagement of Learners
Authors: Wang Zhen , Qian Keqing , Zhu Xiaoli , Hu Xinyu
Published: March 2023

Abstract—Due to advances in education and informatics, online learning is now becoming a direction for teaching reform in universities. This in turn put learning engagement at the forefront of educational literature: online teaching activity has become a key component of teaching due to its strong influence on learning engagement and outcomes. This study analyzes the influences of teachers’ online teaching ability (teaching design ability, resource development ability, teaching implementation ability, teaching evaluation ability, teaching reflection ability) on learning engagement across different majors and grade-levels. Research results showed abilities on teaching design, teaching implementation, teaching evaluation, and teaching reflection have significantly positive influences on learning engagement. These results provide important references in further exploring influencing mechanism of teaching activities on learning engagement, improve online teaching ability of teachers, and increase online learning engagement of students.
Corruption and Governance in Africa
Authors: Ezeifekwuaba Tochukwu Benedict , Nakitende Marie G.
Published: March 2023

Corruption is a challenge and problem for governance in Africa. The existence of anti-corruption institutions and legislation in Africa is the result of the questioning of the commitment and dedication of African leaders to combat and tackle corruption. There are corrupt practices conducted by Africans as well as foreigners who are collaborating with corrupt African leaders. The aim of this chapter is (1) to highlight the types of corruption in Africa, (2) to highlight the anti-corruption efforts and moves in Africa, and (3) to suggest workable and suitable solutions. The external and internal sources of corruption are discussed which are systemic, interrelated, and interdependent. The chapter also looks at the failure and challenges to handle or deal with the issue of corruption in various dimensions.
Whistleblowing Policy Against Corruption
Authors: Assay Benjamin Enahoro
Published: March 2023

Growing corruption in Nigeria is a cause of concern for everyone. In order to strengthen the fight against corruption, the government is determined to nip the hydra-headed monster in the bud. In this regard, two anti-corruption agencies have been established and the introduction of a whistleblowing policy has been introduced. Initially, the citizens embraced the policy by blowing the whistle on fraud, bribery, looted public funds/assets, financial misconduct, and other forms of gratification/theft. This yielded fruitful results as stolen public funds and assets that run into billions were recovered. However, rather than intensify their initial zeal to exposé corruption, the citizens' desire to blow the whistle began to wane amidst large-scale corruption. Against this backdrop, this chapter proffers solutions and recommends ways for the government to get Nigerians to actively continue with the whistleblowing policy.
Impression Management in Accounting
Authors: Albuquerque Fábio , Stoltzemburg Vinícius , Cariano António
Published: March 2023

Several ways or tactics can be used by entities to manage disclosed information, undermining its transparency and mitigating its credibility. Even though accounting literature has covered a wide range of IM strategies and investigation lines since the seminal research from the last decade of the 20th century, this chapter demonstrates that IM remains relevant since it can be assessed and adapted from the perspective of trending accounting topics. A textual analysis tool is complementary used to assess papers gathered from the Scopus database by 27th August 2022. Based on the findings, seminal papers were mainly concerned with analyzing the graphs and messages reported to manipulate or obfuscate the information provided to stakeholders. Papers were initially focused on mandatory (financial) information but soon expanded to include voluntary (non-financial) information, as well as enriching the sources, contents, and types of analysis. Future research may focus on stakeholders' perspectives and include small and medium entities, not-for-profit organizations, and the public sector.
Insurance Fraud and Financial Performance
Authors: Kasoga Pendo Shukrani , Tegambwage Amani Gration
Published: March 2023

Insurance fraud has been identified as a significant risk that undermines investor and customer trust. This chapter examines the effect of insurance fraud on the financial performance of the insurance industry of Tanzania. A standardized questionnaire was used to conduct a survey of 119 insurance companies and brokers. The data were analyzed using the multiple regression technique. The findings reveal that policyholder fraud, internal fraud, and intermediary fraud have a negative effect on the financial performance of insurance companies and brokers. Fraudulent documents, customers demanding significant compensation relative to the actual damage, a fake accident, weak internal control, employee dishonesty, poor staff compensation, ineffective supervision, and the inability to detect fraud were the causes of insurance fraud. In order to reduce insurance frauds, it is suggested to (1) thoroughly evaluate claims, (2) establish a transparent anti-fraud bureau, (3) use information technology for effective internal audit, and (4) implement a comprehensive internal fraud policy.
Fight Against Corruption Through Technology
Authors: Sadok Hicham
Published: March 2023

Corruption secures benefits for those with power, status, money, or protection. Corruption generally manifests itself in the form of a tacit convention that is put in place discreetly, gradually, and cumulatively by feeding itself and secreting its own rules, mechanisms, and intermediaries. In Morocco, social tolerance towards corruption is strong, influenced by a general feeling of impunity and the inequality of citizens under the law. The force of the political discourse displayed, and which is supposed to fight it remains unchanged without notorious effects. However, emerging technologies can serve as a remarkable lever to transform public actions in their fight against corruption through a paperless environment, the reduction of red tape, and highlighting the gray areas where corruption thrives. By focusing on the Moroccan case, this chapter highlights the role that digitalization can have in the moralization of public life by acting on three levers: publishing multiple data, mitigating risks associated with excessive discretion, and creating new public-private partnerships.
A Framework for Identifying and Supporting English Learners With High Abilities, Gifts, and Talents
Authors: Albrecht Donna
Published: March 2023

The foundational question explored in this chapter is: what are the implications of identifying, or not identifying, English learners (ELs) who have high abilities/gifts/talents, for the students, for our schools, and for society? The answer to this question begins with a review of the literature on the identification and inclusion of ELs in high ability/gifted and talented (HA/GT) education. This chapter will also explore alternative identification practices that are demonstrating the potential for including ELs in HA/GT settings. However, it is not enough to find ways to identify this underrepresented student group for HA/GT programs. Teachers need to understand both EL and HA/GT educational models and practices to be successful with either group of students, but most importantly, in inclusive settings where ELs are active participants in HA/GT instruction. This chapter will explore the intersection of these two fields outlining high-impact teaching practices for including ELs in HA/GT classrooms.
Early Adolescent Students With Gifts and Talents and Bullying in School
Authors: Allen Jr. William T.
Published: March 2023

The goal of this chapter is to give an overview of how early adolescent students with gifts and talents experience bullying in classrooms and schools, and provide strategies that educators can use in support of these students. The chapter endeavors to look at four questions: (a) How is early adolescent bullying characterized in schools and classroom settings? (b) How are early adolescent gifted and talented students psychologically different when faced with bullying? (c) How do the dynamics of anti-intellectual contexts influence stimulation of these psychological distinctions which may manifest in bullying behavior? (d) What can be done to not only keep early adolescent students safe but help them cope? The chapter ends with a discussion of a recommended theoretical framework and suggestions for future research.
Wavelet Energy-Based Adaptive Retinex Algorithm for Low Light Mobile Video Enhancement
Authors: R. Vishalakshi G. , Krishna Gopala , Raju Hanumantha
Published: March 2023

In today's world, smartphones are ubiquitous and feature high-quality cameras and video recording capabilities. The camera shake, shadows, or other environmental factors lead to poor video, even in low-lighting situations with a high-end camera. To preserve and enhance low-light mobile video, a wavelet energy-based adaptive retinex algorithm is proposed. The first step in the method is to extract frames from the composite video before it is fed into the algorithm in HSV space. The authors then apply the wavelet energy-based adaptive retinex algorithm to the dynamic range-extended value channel. Lighting conditions that cause video degradation are restored adaptively to their natural brightness. A color restoration technique that improves the conventional retinex method fixes the gray world violation problem. Wavelet energy is used as a metric in concurrence with the retinex algorithm to objectively validate image enhancement quality. An experimental work of more than 300 still images and videos show that the proposed technique outperforms the current state of the art.
MEDA-Based Biochips
Authors: Jana Priyatosh , Roy Pranab , Chakraborty Sarit , Biswas Tanmoy , Ghosh Soumen
Published: March 2023

Digital microfluidic biochips (DMFB), a newly developed lab-on-chip device, has evolved in recent years as a significant miniaturized platform for applications in the area of point-of-care investigations, DNA sequencing, and further biomedical detection and analysis. By means of rapid escalation in scalability, complexity, and requirements of more accurate control and accuracy, a novel DMFB-based architecture known as microelectrode dot array (MEDA) has been introduced. Due to its higher complexity and parallel execution of multiple bioassays, conventional testing methods used for DMFBs may not be adequate for fault diagnosis and detection in such devices. In this chapter, the authors proposed new techniques compatible with higher complexity and applicable for structural testing of MEDA-based biochips. The proposed testing methods provide detection of faults or failure (if any) within a given layout using minimal resources with minimal test completion time. The testing simulations are carried out with specified layout dimensions and variable droplet size.
Location Based Marketing
Authors: Bansal Divya
Published: March 2023

In the contemporary world, where consumers are more fragmented than ever before, marketers are looking for novel and imaginative ways to catch people's attention and connect with these parts. Location-based marketing refers to any programme, service, or advertising effort that makes use of a customer physical location to deliver or enhance a marketing message or product. The objective of this study is to examine the increasingly common practise of marketers and consumers using location-based services, as well as the factors and incentives that influence each group's use of these services. In order to give a greater knowledge of how these applications might improve our lives, a few well-known applications in this subject are also mentioned as examples from the actual world. Finally, a study of the problems surrounding this subject is made, covering a predicted issue in some applications as well as other problems pertaining to customers and businesses.
Big Data Applications and Analytics
Authors: Sharma Vimal , Sood Deepak
Published: March 2023

The usage of smart-device applications among users and the business world is rapidly growing in India and globally. Establishments provide unsurpassed digital application services to their customers through interconnected devices to solve customer-centric problems and provide the best solutions. New trends in digital marketing influence the number of users to adopt social media and customized applications by organizations. Big data (BD) is an opportunity for service providers to get the behaviour of the users through BD analytics (BDA). This chapter aims to outline BD applications and analytics methods. Organizations are taking advantage of BD by leveraging the data collected through interconnected devices and providing the best services to their customers. The usage of the internet and its applications are growing quickly. Organizations are focusing on BD and use artificial intelligence for big data analytics to get the trends of customer requirements and provide valuable solutions. Big data and analytics empower the business world and transform Digital India to the next level.
Geo-Targeting for Enhanced Customer Experience
Authors: Joshi-Gole Karuna
Published: March 2023

While the concept of geo-marketing is the conventional association of data and maps, the addition of local business listings, mobile marketing, and social media has made this kind of marketing more potent than ever. This marketing tool is now accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises as well as major corporations. From a technical perspective, a user's IP address on the internet is connected to GPS data, such as longitudes and latitudes, which are technologically mapped to geographic locations all over the world down to the city and street level. Over the past few years, there have been many indications of the development of geographic marketing. Whether a company wants it or not, a technology will become a part of our daily lives when organisations like Google, Apple, and the Wall Street investing community start to support it with investments of $100 million and more. These geo-marketing technologies are already being used by consumers to identify local businesses, services, and products, and their use will only increase.
Ablation of SYK Kinase from Expanded Primary Human NK Cells via CRISPR/Cas9 Enhances Cytotoxicity and Cytokine Production
Authors: Dahlvang James D , Dick Jenna K , Sangala Jules A , Kennedy Philippa R , Pomeroy Emily J , Snyder Kristin M , Moushon Juliette M , Thefaine Claire E , Wu Jianming , Hamilton Sara E , Felices Martin , Miller Jeffrey S , Walcheck Bruce , Webber Beau R , Moriarity Branden S , Hart Geoffrey T
Published: March 2023

CMV infection alters NK cell phenotype and function toward a more memory-like immune state. These cells, termed adaptive NK cells, typically express CD57 and NKG2C but lack expression of the FcRγ-chain (gene: FCER1G, FcRγ), PLZF, and SYK. Functionally, adaptive NK cells display enhanced Ab-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) and cytokine production. However, the mechanism behind this enhanced function is unknown. To understand what drives enhanced ADCC and cytokine production in adaptive NK cells, we optimized a CRISPR/Cas9 system to ablate genes from primary human NK cells. We ablated genes that encode molecules in the ADCC pathway, such as FcRγ, CD3ζ, SYK, SHP-1, ZAP70, and the transcription factor PLZF, and tested subsequent ADCC and cytokine production. We found that ablating the FcRγ-chain caused a modest increase in TNF-α production. Ablation of PLZF did not enhance ADCC or cytokine production. Importantly, SYK kinase ablation significantly enhanced cytotoxicity, cytokine production, and target cell conjugation, whereas ZAP70 kinase ablation diminished function. Ablating the phosphatase SHP-1 enhanced cytotoxicity but reduced cytokine production. These results indicate that the enhanced cytotoxicity and cytokine production of CMV-induced adaptive NK cells is more likely due to the loss of SYK than the lack of FcRγ or PLZF. We found the lack of SYK expression could improve target cell conjugation through enhanced CD2 expression or limit SHP-1–mediated inhibition of CD16A signaling, leading to enhanced cytotoxicity and cytokine production.
Impact of Design and Operational Parameters on Helicopter Vertical Bounce
Authors: Muscarello Vincenzo , Zanoni Andrea , Quaranta Giuseppe
Published: March 2023

Vertical bounce is a rotorcraft aeroelastic instability triggered by the feedback interaction between two significantly damped vibration modes: the rotor collective flap mode and the biodynamic vertical oscillation of the pilot's left arm holding the collective lever in the cockpit.
The instability can endanger the safety of flight and in some cases led to catastrophic events. This work develops simple yet complete models that allow us to better understand the dependency of the phenomenon on parameters like the flight condition, the characteristics of the aircraft, and
the properties of the pilot's biodynamic feedthrough. The stability analyses presented demonstrate that the landing gear dynamics may amplify the vertical oscillations driven by the pilot's biodynamic response when considering on-ground conditions, reducing the stability margins of the pilot–vehicle
system. The detailed sensitivity analysis allows inferring indications to develop future rotorcraft that could be less prone to this adverse rotorcraft–pilot coupling phenomenon.
Circulating Tumor DNA Dynamics and Treatment Outcome of Regorafenib in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Authors: Lee Dae-Won , Lim Yoojoo , Kim Hwang-Phill , Kim Su Yeon , Roh Hanseong , Kang Jun-Kyu , Lee Kyung‑Hun , Kim Min Jung , Ryoo Seung-Bum , Park Ji Won , Jeong Seung-Yong , Park Kyu Joo , Kang Gyeong Hoon , Han Sae-Won , Kim Tae-You
Published: March 2023

Purpose Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) is emerging as a valuable non-invasive tool to identify tumor heterogeneity and tumor burden. This study investigated ctDNA dynamics in metastatic colorectal cancer patients treated with regorafenib.Materials and Methods In this prospective biomarker study, plasma cell-free DNA (cfDNA) samples obtained at baseline, at the first response evaluation after 2 cycles of treatment, and at the time of progressive disease were sequenced using a targeted next-generation sequencing platform which included 106 genes.Results A total of 285 blood samples from 110 patients were analyzed. Higher baseline cfDNA concentration was associated with worse progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS). After 2 cycles of treatment, variant allele frequency (VAF) in the majority of ctDNA mutations decreased with a mean relative change of –31.6%. Decreases in the VAF of TP53, APC, TCF7L2, and ROS1 after 2 cycles of regorafenib were associated with longer PFS. We used the sum of VAF at each time point as a surrogate for the overall ctDNA burden. A reduction in sum (VAF) of ≥ 50% after 2 cycles was associated with longer PFS (6.1 vs. 2.7 months, p=0.002), OS (11.3 vs. 5.9 months, p=0.001), and higher disease control rate (86.3% vs. 51.1%, p < 0.001). VAF of the majority of the ctDNA mutations increased at the time of disease progression, and VAF of BRAF increased markedly.Conclusion Reduction in ctDNA burden as estimated by sum (VAF) could be used to predict treatment outcome of regorafenib.
Barthes w Japonii, poststrukturalizm w Polsce. Uwagi o przekładzie Imperium znaków
Authors: Szwebs Weronika
Published: March 2023

Barthes in Japan, Poststructuralism in Poland. Remarks on the Polish Translation of L’Empire des signes

The aim of the paper is to present the vital differences in the level of intelligibility and cohesion between L’Empire des signes and its Polish translation Imperium znaków (1999). The excerpts discussed in the article represent the key features and phenomena characteristic of Japan or more precisely the contrast that Barthes draws between Japan and France, the East and the West. The analysis of the examples concerning i.e. the rules of ideographic writing, the nature of haiku and cuisine proves that – as a result of grammatical misreadings on the part of the translator – the Polish translation often blurs Barthes’s precise descriptions, misrepresents the image of East and West emerging from the book and distorts the author’s subtle theoretical project. The paper also outlines the relationship between the mistakes present in Imperium znaków and the stereotype of poststructuralist writing in Poland around the time the translation was made.
Political Economy in the Baltic Borderlands: Commercial Interests and the Anglo‑Russian Treaty of Commerce, 1766
Authors: Bromley Hugo
Published: March 2023

Commercial treaties between states played a crucial role in shaping overseas trade and the mercantile communities that lived among in the Baltic borderland. This article takes as its example the Anglo‑Russian treaty of commerce of 1766 between Britain and Russia to explore how Britain in particular negotiated commercial treaties. It shows the crucial role of commercial expertise, and particularly the British Russia Company, in shaping the treaty to best serve British interests. Britain’s reliance on commercial interests for expertise, meanwhile, was crucial to maintaining its supply of naval stores. The article then explores the impact of the treaty on mercantile networks in the Baltic, arguing that the fluidity of citizenship and national affiliation allowed the merchants of the former Hanseatic towns in particular to adapt and benefit from commercial treaties between states, a process that merits further research. The intersection of state and commercial interests was fundamental to commerce in the Baltic borderlands.
Russian Expansion in the Baltic in the 18th Century
Authors: Janicki Arkadiusz
Published: March 2023

Russia’s expansion in the Baltic region in the 18th century was neither an obvious nor historically justified direction. It was Peter I who abandoned the expansion to the south and east in favor of the west. The rise of Russia’s power on the Baltic was linked to the decline in importance of the 17th‑century powers blocking its path to Europe: Sweden, the Polish‑Lithuanian Commonwealth, and the Ottoman Empire. When Peter I the Great took power Russia had no access to either the Baltic Sea, the Black Sea or the Sea of Azov. However, thanks to Peter I’s consistent policy and the actions of subsequent Russian rulers, during the 18th century Russia not only gained access to the Baltic Sea, but also conquered several strategically important ports and became the largest naval power in that area. A symbolic confirmation of the change in the direction of Russian policy in the 18th century can be the transfer of the capital of the state from Moscow to St. Petersburg in 1712. St. Petersburg was a “window on Europe”for Russia and the wide access to the Baltic Sea enabled Russia to influence the fate of the whole of Europe. This article tries to identify the most crucial moments and events that determined the success of Russian policy on the Baltic in the 18th century.
Russia as an Expansionist Empire in the Opinions of the British Press 1855–1878
Authors: Sakowicz‑Tebinka Iwona
Published: March 2023

The article aims to analyze the opinions of British newspapers about Russia and its foreign policy –precisely the Eastern Question between 1855 and 1878. The research was based on the editorial articles published on the pages of the most influential London dailies. The Crimean war of 1855 and the war scare of 1878 confirmed the already existing negative stereotypes of Russia as the aggressive and barbarian power able to threaten the British interests in the Eastern Mediterranean. The press was divided along party lines yet the general picture was similar despite its liberal or conservative affiliations. The factor determining the ultimate attitude of the press towards Russia was the security of British possession.
Echoes of Iconoclasm in the Modern Polish‑Lithuanian Commonwealth
Authors: Kruk Mirosław P.
Published: March 2023

On the wave of the so‑called II iconoclasm, which encompassed northern Europe, similar movements, or rather local iconoclastic actions, were revealed in the Polish Republic in the modern period (16th–18th century), wherever the voice of the dissenters was more intense, especially those representing more radical fractions of Protestant circles. Examples of iconoclastic acts from various regions of the former Polish‑Lithuanian Commonwealth resemble occurrences known from the period of Byzantine iconoclasm although these parallels are more clearly visible in the literary aspect, as the political‑religious freedom in the Polish‑Lithuanian Commonwealth allowed for the publication of even openly anti‑Catholic texts. Criticism of Polish Protestants towards Catholic religious practices was directed mainly against three manifestations of public religiosity, which they stigmatised in their polemics: Processions, the cult of selected Marian images, and the cult of relics and devotional practices related to the votive offerings. In this publication, certain problems are hinted at in relation to these manifestations of public devotion widespread in Res Publica Poloniae.
The Borders of the “Near Abroad”: the Russian War in Ukraine and its Consequences for the Geopolitical System of Central and Eastern Europe
Authors: Zavadska Olha
Published: March 2023

This article considers analyses of the Russian–Ukrainian war from the perspective of a person living for over a half a year under conditions of Russian invasion in Ukraine. As a result of the Russian invasion of the territory of the independent state of the region, we can predict changes in the geopolitical structure of Central and Eastern Europe, as well as changes in the world order. This conflict is in the heart of Europe –a conflict involving a nuclear power and with the potential to spread to other countries, which risks undermining the entire system of geopolitical control and geopolitical balance, with unpredictable consequences for human rights around the world. Russia’s rejection of the Western‑led “rules‑based order”signals its withdrawal from Europe and its attempted new division of the continent three decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Application of PARAFAC Technique to Compare Fluorescence Property of Different Dissolved Organic Matters
Authors: Lim Dokyeong , Choi Mi-Jin , Park Jongkwan
Published: March 2023

Objectives : It provides a detailed procedure for analyzing dissolved organic matter (DOM) by the PARAFAC technique and aims to identify compare different fluorescent components of DOM with various water sources.Methods : PARAFAC modeling was performed based on the PARAFAC tutorial by Stedmon et al. [11] using a total of 160 samples originated from wetlands, river, wastewater treatment plant influent and effluent. The procedure includes data preprocessing, initial model creation, outlier analysis, split-half analysis, core consistency, and sum of squared error analysis (SSE). After finishing the model validation step, the samples were analyzed through the verified PARAFAC model.Results and Discussion : An initial model with 2 to 4 components was created, and as a result of outlier analysis, the four WWTP Influent samples were removed as outliers. As a result of SSE analysis, the model with two components has a relatively higher SSE value than the model with three or four components. In the case of core consistency, the model with 2, 3, and 4 components scored 99.6%, 94.9%, and 65.7%, respectively. As a result of the split-half analysis, the spectra of the model having the three components of the split data were the same, so it was finally determined that the number of three components was appropriate in the model. The DOM samples were analyzed by the developed PARAFAC model. It was confirmed that the ratio of humic components was higher in the order of WWTP effluent ≈ wetland > river > WWTP influent, and the ratio of protein components affected by microbial activity was in the order of WWTP influent > river > wetland ≈ WWTP effluent.Conclusion : In this paper, the procedure of PARAFAC modeling was described and the DOM fluorescence properties were compared. This research provides a practical method for increasing the utilization of the PARAFAC model in the water treatment research field. In addition, the result of the PARAFAC model is useful data to control DOM efficiently in water treatment facilities.
Organic Waste Resource Gasification: Current Status and Perspectives
Authors: Son Dahye , Seo Kangmin , Kim Yunhwan , Lee Junhyeoung , Jung Sokhee P.
Published: March 2023

Korea consumes a large amount of energy. Korea is vulnerable to energy security due to its high dependence on energy imports. The amount of waste generated in South Korea is increasing every year. Recycling accounted for the highest proportion of waste disposal methods at 86.6%, but this was calculated based on the amount brought into recycling facilities. In fact, large amounts of waste are landfilled or incinerated. Landfilling and incineration of waste causes various environmental pollution problems. We need innovative and practical technologies that convert waste into energy and have less impact on the environment. Waste gasification technology is currently attracting attention because it emits less pollutants and can produce energy using waste as a raw material. In this review, we briefly summarized the principles and characteristics of the gasification process, and discussed the current status and limitations of waste gasification process equipment in Japan and overseas, and the direction that should be taken from the technical and institutional aspects.
Un estudio descriptivo de los homicidios y asesinatos enjuiciados por el Tribunal Supremo entre 2017 y 2021
Authors: Hava García Esther
Published: March 2023

Hasta el momento, en España se han realizado pocos estudios sobre los casos judiciales de homicidio y sus formas desde una perspectiva integral. En este trabajo se analizan las 497 sentencias del Tribunal Supremo dictadas entre 2017 y 2021 sobre homicidios y asesinatos que aparecen en la base de datos CENDOJ. Los objetivos del estudio fueron describir los aspectos más relevantes de los casos judicializados y comparar los datos fácticos y jurídicos extraídos con los publicados en otros informes de naturaleza similar a nivel nacional. Los resultados muestran una tipología homicida muy parecida a la ofrecida en esos informes, con una prevalencia de los asesinatos y homicidios de carácter intrafamiliar del 45%. Los datos que aporta el estudio sobre el enjuiciamiento de tales hechos, la calificación jurídica que reciben y la condena que se impone a sus responsables contribuyen a mejorar la comprensión de este complejo fenómeno.
What Do the Gods Call the Sky? Naming the Celestial in Old Norse
Authors: Cohen Signe
Published: March 2023

The idea that gods, humans, and other beings have different words for the same things is an archaic one attested in several ancient Indo-European texts from India, Iran, Ireland, Scandinavia, and Greece. The 12th century Old Norse poem Alvíssmál lists different names for the sky, moon, and sun used among humans, gods, giants, elves, and dwarves. Although similar lists of words used among different supernatural beings exist elsewhere, the Norse list is unique in that it focuses on a vocabulary associated with the celestial. The Alvíssmál suggests that while the gods may see the sky as an unwavering vault, this same sky may be a ‘tall house’ to the prosaic and earthbound giants, and a ‘dripping hall’ to the dwarves who prefer to dwell underground. This paper argues that the various sets of non-human words for celestial features in Alvíssmál hint at an underlying awareness that the celestial world does not necessarily carry a fixed meaning, but can be imbued with a range of different interpretations based on the observer’s culture and environment.
The Implementation of Zoning System Policy in 10th State Senior High School of Surabaya
Authors: Wahyuni Tri , Roesminingsih Erny , Riyanto Yatim
Published: March 2023

This research aims to describe and analyze the implementation of zoning system policies at 10th State Senior High School Surabaya Methods of this research is using a qualitative approach with case study design and collecting data using interviews, observations and documentation. Data analysis techniques in this study use interactive models of analysis that have three components, namely data reduction, data presentation and conclusion. The results obtained from this study show that the implementation of the zoning system at the 10th State Senior High School of Surabaya is related to 6 variables, namely: (1) Size and the purpose of the zoning system policy in the implementation of New Student Admissions at 10th State Senior High School of Surabaya; (2) The resources formed by the AONL team at 10th State Senior High School of Surabaya; (3) The characteristics of the AONL Zoning System executors comitee; (4) The attitude of the registrants towards the implementation of zoning system policies in AONL at 10th State Senior High School of Surabaya  is considered to be good enough; (5) The communication that occurs between implementers has been well established; (6) Economically, socially and politically prospective students in 10th State Senior High School of Surabaya  are considered quite good.
Implementation of Hybrid Learning and Its Impacts at A Public Junior School in Indonesia
Authors: Riski Dwi Fanani , Suprapto Nadi , Supardi Zainul Arifin Imam
Published: March 2023

The pandemic of COVID-19 has made several change to the learning process in Indonesia. Because of the less effective online learning, the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture creates new policies by allowing offline learning, but with a limited system or hybrid learning. The purpose of this study was to find out how the implementation of hybrid learning in schools, where placed at a Public Junior School in Indonesia. The type of this research is a qualitative research using interview and observation techniques involving the Principal, Deputy Principal for Curriculum, English Teachers, Social Sciences Teachers, and Science Teachers. The data obtained will be analyzed with Miles and Huberman technique. This implementation has several stages, namely the preparation/planning, the implementation, and the evaluation. During this pandemic, online and hybrid learning process has had a big impact. The positive impact is to make teachers more literate towards digital technology which makes them more creative and innovative in choosing learning media platforms, and student’s skills were improve in using technology.
The Effect of Rode Learning Model on Enhancing Students Communication Skills
Authors: Kusuma Arief Ertha , Wasis  , Susantini Endang , Rusmansyah
Published: March 2023

Communication skills in physics learning are essential to life talents that can be used to solve problems in everyday life. The Read Outline Discussion Evaluation (RODE) model is a learning tool designed to help students improve their communication skills. This research was conducted in the Elementary School Teacher Study Program with Basic Science 2nd material and involved 100 students. This study focuses on improving students' writing communication skills before and after the teaching process with the RODE learning model to determine the effectiveness of the RODE learning model. This study used one group pretest-posttest design (O1-x-O2). Before being applied to the RODE learning model, the average score of the indicators of students' written communication skills was at a low level (1, 24), and it had a score of 3.68 (high level) after the RODE learning model was implemented. This result shows that the RODE model significantly impacts students' written communication skills in the high category for both classes. In addition, students' written communication skills improved in the high category, N-gain significantly increased in the high criteria, and consistent N-gain was observed in the Elementary School Teacher Study Program.
The Effectiveness of STEM-Based Guided Inquiry Learning to Train Science Literacy of Physics
Authors: Saputro Vichi Cahyo Eko , Wasis  , Prastowo Tjipto
Published: March 2023

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of STEM-based guided inquiry learning on physics science literacy. This study uses a research and development (R & D) development model with a one group pretest-posttest design. The sample used was class XI students with three replications. The data collection technique is in the form of a science literacy test sheet. Then analyzed with a quantitative and qualitative descriptive approach. The research data shows that the learning model developed is theoretically valid by three expert validators. The effectiveness of learning tools is shown by the science literacy scores of students who have increased after applying the STEM-based guided inquiry learning model. Based on the discussion of the research results, it can be concluded that the learning tools developed are effectively applied in schools to train students' science literacy in sound wave material.
LEXICOLOGIE DE LA LANGUE FRANÇAISE POUR LES APPRENANTS ALLOPHONES
Authors: Jovanović Ivan
Published: March 2023

Le manuel, intitulé Lexicologie de la langue française pour les apprenants allophones, est élaboré sur la base du contenu du programme de deux matières enseignées au Département de langue et littérature françaises de la Faculté de Philosophie de l’Université de Niš – Morphologie lexicale et Sémantique lexicale – que suivent les étudiants serbes de la deuxième et troisième année des études de licence. Le manuel, qui est au croisement des approches traditionnelles et contemporaines des phénomènes linguistiques décrits, est subdivisé en cinq parties : a) Notions de base, b) Origine du lexique français, c) Morphologie lexicale, d) Sémantique lexicale, e) Phraséologie. L’objectif du manuel est de sensibiliser non seulement les étudiants de langue et littérature françaises mais tous les apprenants allophones à l’étude théorique et pratique des principes de la lexicologie de la langue française, de développer la capacité de construire spontanément des formes grammaticales et lexicales des mots dans le cadre de l’expression écrite et orale, d’être aptes à utiliser le lexique dans les différentes situations de communication et de contextes appropriés. Les résultats attendus du manuel portent sur la connaissance des principes théoriques et pratiques de la lexicologie de la langue française, de la formation des mots, des relations lexicales et de la phraséologie.