bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
“Food for Thought”: Improving Cognition in People With Schizophrenia
Authors: Wykes Til
Published: November 2023

We have known that cognitive difficulties are related to functional outcomes in schizophrenia for many years. However, we have only paid attention to potential treatments relatively recently. This paper describes the development of cognitive remediation treatments to improve cognitive skills and their effects on functioning. It also reviews the types of cognitive remediation with some evidence on their effects. This evidence allowed the models of treatment to be clarified and led to a landmark paper by cognitive remediation experts around the world on the ingredients of cognitive remediation to have the best chance of benefit. This expert judgement on good clinical practice was justified by a large meta-analysis that supported the extra benefit of the four ingredients: an active therapist, massed practice of cognitive skills, the teaching of cognitive strategies and additional rehabilitation to transfer skills to real life. Although there is evidence of efficacy there is little implementation of cognitive remediation, so the review ends by suggesting a pathway to establish cognitive remediation into mental health services. The paper is a summary of a lecture given to the spring conference 2023 of the Korean Society of Schizophrenia Research. This review was also published in Psychiatric Investigation by agreement between the editors.
Das Paradox der Solidarität: Rezension zu Lea Susemichels und Jens Kastners Unbedingte Solidarität
Authors: Weithaler Anna , Bstieler Michaela
Published: November 2023

This essay reviews Lea Susemichel and Jens Kastner's co-edited book Unbedingte Solidarität (Unconditional Solidarity), which was published in 2021. Countering identitarian notions of "community solidarity," the contributions to the volume rethink solidarity based on the concepts of alterity, difference, and inequality. The editors' own conceptual proposal of unconditional solidarity does not, however, determine the relation of the unconditional to the conditions of solidarity. Picking out four articles, we show that, as a result, two readings of the concept of the unconditional are possible, which differ in their respective potential for democratization: the (a) moderate reading attempts to conclusively establish unconditional solidarity; the (b) radical reading understands unconditional solidarity as that which urges us to rework the field of the conditional again and again, without there ever being an end to this process.
Teething Problems: Pierced tooth amulets and sensing pain in the Roman archaeological record
Authors: Parker Adam N.
Published: November 2023

References in ancient literary texts refer to the use of pierced teeth as amulets used for the prevention and reduction of teething pains in infants. In this paper, I explore some of the sensory aspects of this phenomenon by centralising pain as a sensory experience. I draw on a dataset of these objects from Roman Britain in order to contextualise the types and use of these objects within the Roman world. These two facets, linking the sensory experiences of teething pain to real, material objects, allows for a discussion of the lived and embodied experience of wearing this amulet in the ancient world, through which a greater appreciation of its sensory importance is gained. 
The Use of the Personal Data Collected Through Digital Footprints by Corporations in Understanding the Target Audience: An Analysis on Dot-com Companies
Authors: SAVAŞ Sezgin , ERGEN Emre
Published: November 2023

This study aims to reveal the categories in which companies collect data the most as well as the changes occurring in terms of these categories. The study, within this context, explores the connexion between the tendency to collect data, revenue, and customer satisfaction in order to lay bare the contribution of data collection to understanding the customer. The findings of the study suggest that the considerable amount of personal data collected by companies has no more than little bearing on customer satisfaction. The study also shows that companies request more data in certain categories. Furthermore, there appears to be an ambiguity in terms of the link between the tendencies of data collection and revenue/customer satisfaction. Another striking point that the findings of the study make is that the data that the companies request to collect vary by sectors with little difference.
The Mediating Role of Psychological Capital in the Effect of Emotional Intelligence on Resistance to Change
Authors: BOZDOĞAN Süleyman Cem
Published: November 2023

Psychological capital (PsyCap) has been found as a substantial contributor to a range of desirable organizational outcomes. Emotional intelligence (EI) and PsyCap have both been shown to be effective in overcoming resistance to change (RTC). In an ever-changing field such as the banking sector, one of the biggest problems with managing change is that employees may resist it when they have to adapt to the change. The data for the study was gathered via the use of a questionnaire that was sent online to 253 private bank employees. After the validating factor analysis with the help of SPSS AMOS 26 program, the structural equation model was drawn and the relationships between the variables were evaluated. This research examines the influence of EI and PsyCap on employee RTC. The findings show that EI has a positive impact on PsyCap and a negative impact on RTC. PsyCap has a negative impact on RTC. PsyCap mediated the impact of EI on RTC.
Kripto Para Piyasalarında Yaşanan Güvenlik Sorunlarının Yatırımcı Davranışı Üzerindeki Etkisi: Muhasebe Öğrencilerine Yönelik Bir Araştırma
Authors: ŞAHİN Osman Nuri , YOLOĞLU SERTER Zehra
Published: November 2023

Son zamanlarda blok zinciri teknolojisinin öneminin artması insanları bu yönde araştırma yapmaya itmiştir. Blok zinciri teknolojisinin hemen hemen tüm sektörlere entegre edilmesiyle finans ve muhasebe alanında pek çok yenilikler yaşanmıştır. Blok zinciri teknolojisinin getirdiği yeniliklerden birisi de kripto paralardır. Kripto para piyasasının yeni bir yapı olması nedeniyle çeşitli güvenlik sorunlarını da beraberinde getirmiştir. Gerek güvenlik açıkları, gerek kodlarda meydana gelecek olan problemler ve henüz çok fazla uzmanın olmaması risklerin doğmasına yol açmaktadır. Bu da kriptopara yatırımcılarının kararları açısından büyük önem taşımaktadır. Bu çalışmada blok zinciri teknolojisi altındaki kripto para piyasalarındaki güvenlik sorunlarının yatırımcı davranışları üzerindeki etkisini ortaya çıkarmak amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmada öncelikle blokzinciri, kriptoparalar ve bualanlardaki güvenlik sorunları kavramsal olarak sunulmuş ve daha sonra konuya ilişkin literatür taraması sunulmuştur. Takip eden bölümde çalışma amacı kapsamında geleceğin potansiyel finansal danışmanları olan üniversitelerde muhasebe dersi alan 154 öğrenci üzerinde anket uygulanarak veri toplanmıştır. Çalışmada veriler SPSS 22.0 programıyla analiz edilmiştir. Çalışma sonucunda yatırımcı davranışı ile cinsiyet, eğitim durumu, dolandırıcılık olayları hakkında bilgi, yatırımcı davranışı, yatırım karakteri ve yatırım yeteneği arasında anlamlı farklılıklar tespit edilmiştir.
Using the Shadowing Technique in Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language
Authors: Shavtikova Aurika , Zakharova Anna , Chernova Oxana , Litvinov Aleksandr , Kordik Anastasiia , Shapauov Alibi , Turovskaya Yekaterina , Otelbay Gulbaira , Khodjaliev Saleh , Kamaeva Rima , Ivanova Ulyana
Published: November 2023

At present, there is an active search for ways to improve and modernize the process of teaching Russian as a foreign language. Teachers need to study and implement in their practice the most efficient methods and modern innovative technology, combine traditional and innovative teaching methods, and creatively develop the accumulated theoretical and practical experience in education. The choice of teaching methods is a vital and urgent task in the contemporary methodology of teaching Russian as a foreign language. The article reports research findings on the efficiency of the main prerequisites for the introduction of the shadowing technique in teaching Russian as a foreign language. In addition, the study involves a qualitative analysis of the efficiency of teaching by means of shadowing compared to traditional teaching methodology. The paper discusses various shadowing techniques, describes the basics of the technique, and offers practical recommendations on how it could be utilized in the classroom. The study proposes and experimentally tests a shadowing technique in teaching students from Kyrgyzstan. The findings reveal a positive dynamic in performance in listening among students taught Russian as a foreign language with shadowing.
The Effects of the Application of Graphic Organizers on EFL Students’ Ability to Write Opinion Essays and Self-Efficacy
Authors: Lambe Livianni , Degeng I Nyoman Sudana , Cahyono Bambang Yudi , Praherdiono Henry
Published: November 2023

This study examines the effectiveness of ready-to-use researcher-developed graphic organizers to boost students' abilities in writing opinion essays. The study was carried out in the COVID-19 pandemic situation, with the implementation of the teaching and learning process as part of a learning management system. Thirty-one students living in several regions of Indonesia were involved in the study. A Pre-Experimental One Group Pretest Posttest Design was applied in this study, and then descriptive statistics and N-gain scores as well as one way Anova were used to analyze the data. In the pretest and posttest, respondents wrote opinion essays. Furthermore, they filled out a questionnaire on writing self-efficacy. The results indicate a significant improvement in the means of the students as shown in the comparison of the pretest and posttest scores. In addition, the result shows that there is no effect of the application of graphic organizers on the students’ self-efficacy.
Teaching Writing Skills to EFL Learners: Issues and Concerns
Authors: Siddiqui Sharmin , Ahamed Md. Mostaq , Chowdhury Gaus , Mishu Anjum , Monira Sirajum
Published: November 2023

The research examines the approaches employed by the L2 instructors at King Khalid University in Saudi Arabia to help undergraduate learners improve their writing skills. The study focuses on why writing tasks are complex for most L2 learners despite providing them with the necessary input and motivation. A survey and focus group interviews were used as the study methodologies, and two campuses were chosen for the data collection. According to the study, many teachers rely on techniques that need to include the steps necessary for helping learners practice writing. It also indicates that learners rarely show creativity in their writing tasks, and their writing proficiency heavily depends on rote memorization from pre-written materials. Viewing writing as solely a product and expecting to see only the finished product, teachers ignore learners’ developmental stages in writing activities, eventually affecting the learners' capacity for creative writing. The study implies that integrating interaction into the product approach is necessary for successful writing classes.
Gender Dynamics, Social Norms, and Erotic Attitudes in Eighteenth-Century England: A Comparative Study of Anti-Pamela and Fanny Hill
Authors: Alatrash Muhammad K.
Published: November 2023

This paper examines two influential novels of the 18th century, Eliza Haywood's Anti-Pamela and John Cleland's Fanny Hill: or, the Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure, to offer insights into the social norms, gender roles, and erotic attitudes of the time. Through a comparative analysis of the two works, this paper highlights their distinct literary traditions, concerns, and perspectives on the issues of eroticism, virtue, and gender relations. The study finds that while Haywood's Anti-Pamela critiques the excesses of the materialistic and libertine culture of the time, Cleland's Fanny Hill challenges the concept of virtue and decorum by emphasizing the complexities of human erotic desire. The paper argues that the two works offer unique and valuable perspectives on the social and cultural landscape of 18th century England, contributing to the ongoing debates on gender, social inequality, and erotic exploitation. This study provides a better understanding of the literary and cultural history of the 18th century and its relevance to contemporary discussions on the issues of gender and eroticism.
Time Allocation Effect on Test Scores for Academic Writing of Indonesian English Learners
Authors: Mardiana  , Arafah Burhanuddin , Ahmad Djuwairiah , Kaharuddin  , Room Fahmi , Barus Efendi
Published: November 2023

It is widely known that test takers with a more extended time allotment in IELTS can perform better in the writing portion than those with a lower time allotment. The most compelling argument for test providers to limit test administration time, particularly for academic writing activities, is practicality. This article assesses how the time allotted differently of 30 or 50 minutes affects the writing skills of English learners and that the time allotted for the IELTS test is confirmed as the most efficient. The test takers' writing was evaluated using a variety of measures in this study. An interview was also conducted to unveil their experiences related to the time allotment. The findings reveal improved writing skills in terms of fluency when a lengthier (30-minute) time limit was given. Complexity is also enhanced, and the learners are difficult to conclude. The learners' results could vary due to the two-timing conditions; they believe in performing better under the extended time allotment.
A Model Framework for the Implementation of Gamification in Arabic Teaching in Malaysia
Authors: Ismail Ummi Syarah , Makhtar Nurul Izlin , Chulan Majdah , Ismail Noraini
Published: November 2023

Arabic language education is one of the foreign languages that must be learned in most schools in Malaysia. It focuses on four language skills, namely listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Several past studies found that students' Arabic language proficiency in Malaysia has not yet reached a satisfactory level. This is due to the learning atmosphere, students' attitudes, and teachers' teaching methods that have impacted students' motivation to learn. The gamification approach is a new initiative in technology-based Arabic education in Malaysia and based on the past researchers' findings, this approach has been proven to be effective. Therefore, this paper aims to build a framework for the implementation model of using gamification in Arabic teaching in Malaysia. Gamification is one of the methods dealing with the problem of Arabic language mastery based on the secondary sources. Past studies on gamification were about the problem of mastering the Arabic language among students in Malaysia, gamification approaches in the field of Arabic, the level of knowledge and acceptance of gamification among educators, and the factors driving the use of gamification. This paper will contribute to the knowledge of new innovative methods or approaches that are more effective and further give impact on pedagogical approach in teaching and learning Arabic to improve students' understanding, motivation, and performance.
Male Versus Female Understanding of the Endangered Lexicon of Tabuh Rah Ritual
Authors: Budasi I Gede , Suwindia I Gede , Sedana I Made , Ana I Ketut Trika Adi
Published: November 2023

This study aims to identify differences in the level of understanding of the community in the village of Menyali, Bali, Indonesia, towards the lexicon used in the Tabuh Rah ritual in terms of gender. Specifically, this study identified the different levels of understanding between men and women in the village regarding the lexicon used in the Tabuh Rah ritual. Besides, it also proved whether the difference is significant or not. This research was conducted by involving 364 respondents who were selected using stratified random sampling. The study data were collected using objective tests. The test results were then analyzed quantitatively using descriptive statistical analysis and non-parametric inferential statistics by Mann Whitney U test. This study found that the results of descriptive statistics confirmed that men have a higher understanding of the lexicon in the Tabuh Rah ritual than women. Based on the results of the inferential test using Mann Whitney U, it was found that the difference in the level of understanding was significant. So, it was concluded that men in the village of Menyali generally proved to have a better level of understanding than women about the lexicon used in the Tabuh Rah ritual. Further discussion of the research results is provided in the article.
Influence of Social Networking Sites on Undergraduate Saudi EFL Learners: A Study at Ha'il University
Authors: Aljabr Fahad , Al-Ahdal Arif Ahmed Mohammed Hassan , Daghamin Rashed
Published: November 2023

Smart usage of social networking sites can make them useful instruments for communication, learning, and teaching purposes. Owing to rising demand for it, digital technology, particularly social networking sites are finding a place in the universities. The purpose of this study is to look into the influence of using social networking sites in the teaching of English at tertiary level. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with twenty-five lecturers and fifty undergraduate students from the first year of the academic calendar year 2020-2021 in the University of Ha'il, Saudi Arabia. The findings of the study revealed that SNSs may be a double-edged sword, as they may have both favourable as well as detrimental impacts on the development and improvement of EFL learners' speaking and writing abilities. The study highlights the necessity for the proper usage of social networking sites (SNSs) in academic contexts. It also suggests that social networking sites (SNSs) if appropriately used, can be incorporated into the undergraduate teaching system to improve EFL proficiency and competence.
EVALUATION OF NITROGEN FERTILIZER AND ROW SPACING EFFECT ON YIELD AND PHYSIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF MAIZE (Zea mays L.) UNDER IRRIGATED AND RAINFED CONDITIONS
Authors: SHAMSİ PAPKYADEH Seyed Mehdi , MOHAMMADIYAN ROSHAN1 Naser , SADEGHİ Seyed Mostafa , AMİRİ Ebrahim , ASHOURİ Majid
Published: November 2023

This research aims to investigate the yield and physiological traits of Hybrid 704 Single Cross maize under rainfed (without any irrigation) and irrigation based on plant needs as a split-plot experiment in a randomized complete block design with three replications during 2017-2018. It was carried out in Langrud, Gilan province, Iran. The total amount of precipitation during the plant growth period was 580.4 and 463.4 mm in 2017 and 2018 respectively, which happened to improper distribution during the plant growth. In experimental treatments, the first factor includes irrigation and rainfed in the main plots and the second factor is the combination of urea fertilizer levels (control, applying 100, 200, and 300 kg per hectare) with row spacing (10, 20, and 30 cm distance) were in sub-plots. The results showed that the effect of nitrogen source and row spacing under rainfed and irrigation conditions was significant on all investigated traits in this experiment. In the conditions of rainfed, the maximum grain yield was 11394.6 kg.h-1 for applying 300 kg of nitrogen fertilizer per hectare and 20 cm row spacing. In irrigation conditions, the highest grain yield was assigned to 200 and 300 kg of nitrogen fertilizer per hectare and of 20 cm row spacing, with an average of 14050.5 and 14993 kg per hectare, respectively. In addition, an increase in physiological traits, including relative water content, proline, antioxidant activity, and improvement of electrolyte leakage under rainfed conditions was observed by applying nitrogen fertilizer and increasing the row spacing. As a result, in rainfed conditions, using 200 to 300 kg of nitrogen fertilizer and increasing the row spacing should be used to obtain the highest maize yield in the experimental area.
Hydrodynamic Modelling: Estuary Dynamic Implication to Morphological Changes
Authors:   Jabatan Kejuruteraan Awam dan Struktur, Fakulti Kejuruteraan dan Alam Bina, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor Darul Ehsan., Mohd Salleh Shahirah Hayati , Wan Mohtar Wan Hanna Melini ,   Jabatan Kejuruteraan Awam dan Struktur, Fakulti Kejuruteraan dan Alam Bina, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor Darul Ehsan., Abdul Maulud Khairul Nizam ,   Jabatan Kejuruteraan Awam dan Struktur, Fakulti Kejuruteraan dan Alam Bina, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor Darul Ehsan., Al-Ani Ibrahiem ,   National Center for Water Resources Management, Ministry of Water Resources, Baghdad, Iraq
Published: November 2023

Estuaries are transition zones between the sea and inland rivers, where oceanic tidal waves and fluvial flows control hydrodynamic processes. However, these natural changes and implications are not thoroughly understood, particularly in tropical estuaries. The interactions between tidal and riverine flows in the Kuala Pahang Estuary were examined using numerical modelling techniques applying TELEMAC2D. Our results model demonstrate that prolonged heavy rainfall significantly impacted water levels in the estuary system during the neap tide cycle. Moreover, the results show that the tidal range and current speed significantly influenced estuary morphological changes. The flood-ebb current can affect sediment transport near the river bank, leading to erosion. Meanwhile, the ebb-flood current significantly affected the bed sediment and suspension in the estuary mouth area while deposition happens during the slack water, either flood or ebb. Our results have a major impact on estuary morphology and sediment transport in the estuary water column, which will lead to a reduction in estuary water quality and the local economy, particularly fisheries.
The role of the autonomic nervous system in the development of hypotonic dysphonia
Authors: Yurkov A. Yu. , Shustova T. I. , Alekseeva N. S. , Popadyuk V. I.
Published: November 2023

Background. Hypotonic dysphonia occupies a special place in the structure of functional dysphonia in terms of prevalence. At the same time, the autonomic nervous system has a significant impact on the course and outcome of the disease. However, data on the neurovegetative status of patients with hypotonic dysphonia in the scientific literature are extremely rare and do not fully reflect its features.

Aim. To determine the neurovegetative status of laryngological patients with hypotonic dysphonia.

Materials and methods. 26 patients (6 men and 20 women) with hypotonic dysphonia and hypersensitivity of the larynx (main group) and 45 patients (13 men and 32 women) with hypersensitivity of the larynx without signs of dysphonia (comparison group) were examined as a control, data on the functional state of the autonomic nervous system in 20 practically healthy people (5 men and 15 women) aged 18 to 25 years were used. The state of vegetative parameters – vegetative tone, vegetative reactivity and vegetative activity support – were evaluated using the medical diagnostic complex “Valenta”. The examination of patients included anamnestic analysis, objective examination of lororgans according to generally accepted methods and video stroboscopy of the larynx.

Results. The differences between healthy and sick people regarding neurovegetative indicators are obvious, unidirectional and indicate the existence of autonomic disorders in both groups of patients. The ratios of vegetative parameters recorded during the study indicate the involvement of autonomic nervous system not only in the development of laryngeal hypersensitivity, but also in the pathogenesis of functional dysphonia of the hypotonic type.

Conclusion. Thus, neurovegetative disorders – vegetative dystonia and autonomic dysfunction – are one of the factors of the pathogenesis of hypotonic dysphonia.
Socioeconomic efficiency of neonatal screening for spinal muscular atrophy in the Russian Federation
Authors: Komarov I. A. , Malakhova A. R. , Vasilyeva T. P. , Shukan E. Yu. , Aleksandrova O. Yu. , Zinchenko R. A. , Polyakov A. V. , Nikitin S. S. , Sapego E. Yu. , Kutsev S. I.
Published: November 2023

Background. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a severe rare disease that has been widely discussed in recent years. Achievements in etiopathogenetic therapy and the social significance of the disease (child population, high mortality), the cost of treatment attracted the attention of the public and the goverment, which, among other things, led to the formation of a separate area with the creation of a fund to finance the treatment of patients with orphan diseases.

Aim. To conduct an analysis of the socio-economic efficiency of mass neonatal screening for SMA in the Russian Federation.

Materials and methods. A survey of patients (their parents) and doctors was conducted. The current clinical guidelines and the standard of medical care for children with SMA were studied. The cost of medicines is taken from the State Register of Maximum Selling Prices. If the drug is not included in the List of Vital Essential and Necessary Drugs, cost information from the procurement data is used.

Results. The socioeconomic burden of SMA on identified patients was about 3,994,289,548 rubles per year prior to screening. The very introduction of mass neonatal screening will amount to about 679,224,000 rubles in year. At the same time, a disease detected in a timely manner due to neonatal screening and timely prescribed effective treatment can lead to a reduction in the cost of specialized and palliative care by 54,073,271 rubles, direct non-medical costs by 88,137,423 rubles, and indirect costs by 154,197,900 rubles per year, which together is more than 7 % of the calculated burden of SMA.

Conclusion. The introduction of mass screening will lead to the fact that the number of annually detected patients will increase from current values to the actual value of the prevalence when registering patients with milder forms of SMA. The need for drug supply with drugs and medical care in general will increase. At the same time, children diagnosed with SMA will not die in the early years of life, their survival rate, life expectancy will increase, the quality of life will improve, infant mortality will decrease, which is the main task of neonatal screening and one of the goals of the National Healthcare Project.
General principles of vaccination of patients with neuromuscular diseases
Authors: Skorikov M. S. , Vlodavets D. V.
Published: November 2023

Vaccination is recognized as the most effective, safe, and cost-effective way to prevent infectious diseases and their complications. For patients with chronic diseases, and for patients with neuromuscular diseases in particular, vaccination is the highest priority for the prevention of infectious diseases. In the current literature, there is a lack of information describing the principles of vaccination of patients with spinal muscular atrophy and Duchenne muscular dystrophy. In patients with neuromuscular diseases, full immunization has to be done in accordance with the National calendar and recommendations with the introduction of an additional vaccine against such diseases as: rotavirus infection, pneumococcal infection (using an additional dose of 23-valent vaccine), meningococcal infection, virus human papilloma, respiratory viral infection. syncytial virus and influenza. In this regard, of particular importance is the development of recommendations describing the schemes for the use of vaccines in children suffering from spinal muscular atrophy and Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Deep Learning-Based Microseismic Detection and Location Reveal the Seismic Characteristics and Causes in the Xiluodu Reservoir, China
Authors: Li Ziyi , Zhou Lianqing , Duan Mengqiao , Zhao Cuiping
Published: November 2023

The Xiluodu reservoir, as the third reservoir developed in the lower Jinsha River, is the fourth largest reservoir in the world in terms of power generation. It is located in an area of historically high seismic intensity. A large amount of seismic activity has occurred in the reservoir area because the reservoir was impounded in 2013, but the mechanism of seismogenesis is still not clear. In this study, we collected continuous seismic records from July 2020 to October 2022 in the Xiluodu reservoir area, built a high-precision microseismic catalog for this region based on a deep learning seismic detection and location workflow called LOC-FLOW, and eventually obtained high-precision locations of 4924 earthquakes (five times more than the routine catalog). We sketched the main seismogenic structures based on the spatial and temporal distribution of the earthquakes in the catalog. According to the relationship between periodic variation of water level and seismic activity, seismicity in the reservoir area is active at the stage when the water level is filling to the highest point and starts to draw down. Especially, the sudden change in the rate of water level variation can easily trigger seismic activity. Combined with the spatiotemporal distribution of seismicity in each region and the previous results of numerical simulation, we concluded that the seismic activity in the reservoir head area and around the Manao fault is likely induced by the increase of normal stress and pore pressure diffusion caused by reservoir impoundment, whereas the ML 4.6 earthquake that occurred at the intersection of the Lianfeng fault and the Zhongcun fault was likely tectonic activity occurring on a concealed fault.
Taking a Walk in Their Shoes: The Lived Experiences of Emerging Adults with Type 1 Diabetes
Authors: Ramchandani Neesha
Published: November 2023

The period of emerging adulthood, which has been defined as the time from 18-30 years old, is one of the most challenging developmental periods to navigate through because of all of the significant life changes that occur during this time. Add type 1 diabetes to the mix and the period of emerging adulthood becomes even more challenging. This paper is a secondary analysis of a qualitative descriptive study on challenges of diabetes self-management in emerging adults with type 1 diabetes. It presents three vignettes of emerging adults with type 1 diabetes to help clinicians better understand how these individuals view diabetes management and related challenges during this especially critical developmental stage that is rife with transitions. The vignettes exemplify the multitudes of thoughts, feelings, and emotions experienced by emerging adults with type 1 diabetes when dealing with various aspects of their everyday lives. Important takeaway messages include that apparent diabetes mismanagement is usually not due to negligence, females have extreme fear of hypoglycemia, trying to exercise can be frustrating, mature considerations are made when deciding whether or not to drink alcohol, and diabetes technology can be very helpful but is not helpful for everybody. Additionally, regarding diabetes follow-up visits, the emerging adults in this study desired the personal touch of in-person visits. It is hoped that if clinicians are better able to understand what emerging adults with diabetes are going through during this period of time, in their own words, interventions and care plans can be devised to best meet their needs.
Cytopathology and the Micronucleus Test in Monitoring Post-Radiotherapy Patients for Cervical Cancer
Authors: Padilha Catia , Filho Lucas , Ferreira Rosana , Souza Sergio
Published: November 2023

The use of radiotherapy as a form of treatment for cervical cancer induces morphological changes both in neoplastic cells and in normal epithelial and stromal cells. These alterations represent a challenge for the identification of residual lesions, generating a scenario of complexity in the post-radiotherapy cytopathological evaluation. Therefore, the objective of this study was to comparatively analyze the cytopathological examination (Conventional Cytology X Liquid-Based Cytology) with the Micronucleus Test of post-radiotherapy patients for cervical cancer and to describe the genotoxicity of radiation. This is a cross-sectional, descriptive study whose population consisted of ten patients with cervical cancer undergoing radiotherapy at the Cancer Hospital II of the National Cancer Institute (INCA – Rio de Janeiro/RJ, Brazil). For analysis of the Micronucleus Test, a control group with ten patients, equivalent to the study group, was included. The results showed that the low quality of Conventional Cytology in cases of post-radiotherapy control of cervical cancer can be a barrier to the speed of diagnosis and identification of recurrent lesions. A relevant alternative is the use of Liquid-Based Cytology, which contributes positively to the quality of diagnosis in irradiated patients, mainly associated with the Micronucleus Test, but the adoption of Liquid-Based Cytology for mass screening may be hampered by the cost of the technique. On the other hand, the use of the Micronucleus Test, which proved to be significant in irradiated patients, is a low cost and easy analysis technique. Therefore, in view of the above, we propose, as a follow-up protocol for patients undergoing radiotherapy for cervical cancer, performing Liquid-Based Cytology associated with the Micronucleus Test, which can be extended to other types of tumors.
Síndrome de Ramsay Hunt en paciente epiléptico en Santander, Colombia: Reporte de caso
Authors: Rodríguez-Alvarez Nathalia Andrea , Durán-Rueda Manuel Fernando , Morales-Chacón Katherinee , Lafaurie-Noriega Rubel Andrés
Published: November 2023

El Síndrome de Ramsay Hunt es una entidad infrecuente, con una incidencia de 5 por cada 100.000 personas por año. Esta condición se caracteriza por una reactivación del virus de la varicela-zoster en el nervio facial. Su diagnóstico implica un reto para el médico puesto que suele ser netamente clínico, con la aparición de una triada consistente en: otalgia, parálisis facial ipsilateral y vesículas en el canal auditivo. El objetivo del artículo es presentar el caso de una mujer de 49 años de edad, con antecedente de epilepsia en tratamiento anticonvulsivante, quien ingresa con la triada clínica antes descrita, asociada a visión borrosa derecha y vértigo. La paciente fue tratada con antivirales y corticoides orales, presentando una resolución clínica favorable dado una reducción de más del 50% de las lesiones cutáneas. No se identificaron diferencias respecto a la presentación clínica de este síndrome al compararse con pacientes no epilépticos.
Etiología de los derechos humanos
Authors: Reyes Negrete Jorge
Published: November 2023

Los derechos humanos, al ser una intencionalidad de la subjetividad humana, pluralizan exponencialmente su contenido y entendimiento. Esto debido a que la subjetividad humana se manifiesta materialmente en subjetividades humanas, es decir, fenoménicamente no existe una mera subjetividad humana, ya que esto implicaría pensar en que existe una homogeneidad cultural, moral,teológica, racional y social. En esta dinámica, hablar de derechos humanos, como producto de las subjetividades humanas, representaría una óptica sesgada y acotada al entendimiento Occidental. Es por ello que, desde una lógica incluyente, hablar de derechos humanos involucra, imperativamente,hablar también de sus equivalencias. Es en este contexto en el que este artículo representa un esfuerzo reflexivo y crítico en torno a la etiología de los derechos humanos, la cual se aborda desde aristas más allá de las occidentalizadas; por lo que el presente trabajo representa un arrojo intelectual que plantea algunas bases teóricas tendientes a contribuir al debate pensativo plural sobre los derechos y sus causas.
Моделювання маршрутизації з використанням відомих маршрутів за допомогою SDN-контролера ONOS
Authors: Кулаков Ю.О. , Череватенко О.В.
Published: November 2023

У даній статті виконується опис моделювання локального мережевого оточення, яке використовує протокол OpenFlow для зв’язку між ланками системи та контролер ONOS, який виконує управління мережею на основі технології мереж, що програмно конфігуруються (SDN).

В ході дослідження побудована віртуальна модель мережі на платформі mininet з довільною топологією. На основі заданої моделі контролер зчитує інформацію про пристрої в оточенні та формує представлення про мережу у своїй пам’яті. Для знаходження шляхів використаний розроблений авторами спосіб багатошляхової маршрутизації з використанням відомих маршрутів (із попередніх досліджень зв’язків на топології, які виконувались контролером). Цей спосіб має одну з найменших часових складностей серед інших методів. Для контролера проведена модифікація програмного алгоритму маршрутизації, якою керує контролер, відповідно до обраного теоретичного методу. Виконано тестування на побудованій моделі та перевірка теоретичних припущень. У якості метрики використовується кількість переходів («хопів») між ланками мережі.
Аналіз сучасних методів виявлення аномалій в комп'ютерних мережах
Authors: Столяр А.Л.
Published: November 2023

Проаналізовано визначення поняття аномалії, коротко описано причини їх виникнення та можливий вплив на комп’ютерні мережі. Розгляну три типи аномалій: поодинокі (точкові), контекстуальні та групові аномалії.. Також описано на основі яких характеристик відбувається виявлення аномальної поведінки. Наведено класифікації методів виявлення аномалій, які описано в науковій літературі. Розглянуто стандартні статистичні методи, методи на основі кластеризації та методи на основі класифікації.
РОЛЬ ІНФОРМАЦІЙНОГО МОДЕЛЮВАННЯ В ЕФЕКТИВНОМУ УПРАВЛІННІ НАФ-ТОПЕРЕРОБНИМ ПІДПРИЄМСТВОМ (ОГЛЯД)
Authors: Бредніков Андрій , Макаренко Олег , Охріменко Тетяна
Published: November 2023

У статті обґрунтовано необхідність використання та імплементації інформаційної моделі, при стратегічному управлінні нафтопереробним підприємством. Проаналізовано основні складові, вимоги та потенційні напрямки використання інформаційної моделі для управління нафтопереробним підприємством (НПП). Визначено стратегічні переваги при застосуванні даної моделі, як основи для побудови алгоритмів автоматизації бізнес-процесів НПП. Сформульовано переваги при імплементації цієї моделі у програмні середовища сучасних ERP систем. Це буде сприяти автоматичному збору та обробці даних, автоматизації рутинних завдань, впровадженню електронного документообігу та покращенню комунікації між різними функціональними областями. Це призведе до скорочення часу виконання процесів, зменшення помилок та підвищення загальної ефективності підприємства. Інформаційна модель – це концептуальна модель, яка визначає структуру, елементи та взаємозв'язки потоків інформації на підприємстві. Вона є ключовим елементом інжинірингу підприємства і використовується для безперебійного розуміння потреб та підтримки проектування його інформаційних систем. Також проаналізовані переваги інтеграції вищезазначеної покращеної структури моделювання, що дозволить більш ефективно управляти операціями, ресурсами та діяльністю нафтопереробного підприємства. Окрім того, модель управління інформацією може допомогти зменшити витрати та покращити обслуговування клієнтів. Надаючи більш точні та швидкі результати, нафтопереробне підприємство може легко синхронізуватися зі швидкими змінами в галузі. Також модель дозволить автоматизувати багато рутинних процесів та забезпечити їх оптимальне функціонування, надасть розширені аналітичні засоби для оцінки даних та прогнозування розвитку ситуацій, можливість отримувати обґрунтовані рішення на основі фактичних даних та покращити ефективність роботи підприємства.
ПІДХІД ДО ВИЯВЛЕННЯ ПОМИЛОК ТА ВІДНОВЛЕННЯ ПРАВИЛЬНОГО ФУНКЦІОНУВАННЯ ПРОГРАМНИХ ЗАСОБІВ СУЧАСНИХ СИСТЕМ УПРАВЛІННЯ, РЕАЛІЗОВАНИХ ЗА ПРИНЦИПОМ «СИСТЕМА НА КРИСТАЛІ»
Authors: Штаненко Сергій , Самохвалов Юрій , Толюпа Сергій
Published: November 2023

У статті проведено аналіз існуючих математичних моделей надійності програмних засобів сучасних управляючих систем, розкрито переваги та недоліки. Представлені математичні моделі дозволяють оцінювати характеристики помилок у програмах та прогнозувати їхню надійність при проєктуванні та експлуатації. Дані моделі мають імовірнісний характер, і достовірність прогнозів залежить від точності вихідних даних та глибини прогнозування за часом. Розглянуто способи, що забезпечують та підвищують надійність програмних засобів обчислювальних систем, які реалізують принцип «система на кристалі». Реалізація даних способів забезпечення та підвищення надійності надасть можливість сучасним обчислювальним системам зберігати протягом необхідного інтервалу часу здатність правильно виконувати задані специфікацією правила переробки інформації у реальних умовах експлуатації. Запропоновано план відновлення правильного функціонування програмних засобів, в основі якого лежить схема побудови багатокрокових рішень, що базується на логіко-лінгвістичних моделях та ідеях теорії штучного інтелекту. Зокрема, одним із таких методів є метод ситуаційного управління, в основі якого лежать уявлення знань про об’єкт управління та способи управління даним об’єктом. Крім цього в логіко-лінгвістичних моделях реалізуються свої специфічні методи пошуку оптимальних рішень, орієнтовані на якісний опис компонентів рішень, зв’язків між ними та критеріїв вибору рішення. При цьому системи ситуаційного управління не призначені для оптимізації самого процесу управління, вони орієнтовані лише на таке управління, при якому результати будуть ідентичні тим результатам, які отримує людина, а в деяких випадках навіть краще. Реалізація запропонованого плану, в основі якого лежить метод ситуаційного управління надасть можливість побудувати дедуктивну процедуру відновлення правильного функціонування програмних засобів, а це, у свою чергу, дозволить сучасній обчислювальній системі адаптуватися як до відмовних ситуацій, так і до навмисних або ненавмисних несприятливих впливів.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЙНО-ТЕХНОЛОГІЧНОГО ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ МІЖНАРОДНИХ АЕРОПОРТІВ (ОГЛЯД)
Authors: Василенко Ігор , Яременко Валентин , Литвиненко Сергій
Published: November 2023

Присвячено дослідженню ключових аспектів організаційно-технологічного забезпечення діяльності міжнародних аеропортів в сучасних світових реаліях. Систематизовано останні наукові дослідження щодо розвитку аеропортової діяльності та виявлено значний науковий внесок як вітчизняних, так і зарубіжних науковців у цю проблематику. Не було виявлено дослідження аспектів розвитку світових аеропортів із врахуванням реалій воєнного часу, які є актуальні для України та розвитку всього аеропортового комплексу, як нерозривної системи, яка дозволяє формувати якісний авіаційний продукт, як для пасажирів, так і для вантажної клієнтури. Представлено критичне дослідження операцій, які відбуваються у аеропортах, зокрема, щодо забезпечення наземних операцій, аеродромного обслуговування, білінгу та інвойсингу, а також управління інформацією в аеропорту. Відзначено, що підвищення стандартів наземного обслуговування в конкретних аеропортах дасть можливість більш повно залучити авіаційний транспорт для обслуговування більшої кількості глобальних ланцюгів постачання, що є однією із ключових можливостей розвитку авіаційної галузі загалом. Виявлено, що розвиток неавіаційної складової діяльності аеропорту є слабким місцем аеропортів України та він становить лише незначну часту у дохідній складовій. У повоєнний період для українських аеропортів саме складова неавіаційної діяльності повинна стати ключовим рушієм підвищення ефективності діяльності та відкрити нові горизонти щодо успішного розвитку. Під час аналізу проблем із якими стикаються аеропорти на сучасному етапі розвитку виявлено, що ключовими із них є авіаційна безпека, кібербезпека, екологічна безпека та нехватка кваліфікованого персоналу. Щодо кожної із цих проблем надано авторське бачення проблеми та шляхи її вирішення. Виявлено суттєві розбіжності у тенденціях розвитку аеропортів України та провідних аеропорті світу, що проявляться у суттєвому інноваційному відставанні та екологічних проблемах. Запропоновано шляхи повоєнного розвитку вітчизняних аеропортів з урахуванням ключових аспектів довоєнного розвитку та можливостей, які відкриваються у післявоєнний час.
FORMATION OF ENSEMBLES OF SIGNALS WITH TIME DIVISION USING A NEURAL NETWORK
Authors: Kubiv Stepan , Morklianyk Bohdan
Published: November 2023

In telecommunications, time-division signals play an extremely important role in the process of information transmission and processing. These signals, which are presented as electromagnetic waves, serve as the main means of transport for the transmission of data from one communication device to another, effectively constituting the circulatory system of modern communication networks. The defining feature that distinguishes these signals is their temporal nature, or more precisely, the changes they undergo over time as they travel over the network. These signals contain a rich spectrum of parameters, covering not only the attributes of amplitude, frequency and phase, but also many other parameters. This article provides a scientific rationale for the feasibility and relevance of researching the process of forming signal ensembles with temporal separation using neural networks. It has been established that one of the key tasks in creating ensembles of complex signals with temporal separation through the application of neural networks is the selection of an optimal neural network architecture. This entails determining the type of neural network that best aligns with a specific research objective. An algorithm for forming signal ensembles with temporal separation using a recurrent neural network (RNN) has been developed. Special attention is devoted to methods for assessing the overall error of signal ensembles with temporal separation using PNN. These analytical methods encompass the utilization of pertinent metrics, the evaluation of which depends on the specific nature of the task, whether it involves regression or classification. The findings of this research will contribute to the further advancement of methods for forming signal ensembles with temporal separation through the utilization of neural networks and enhance their application in contemporary telecommunications systems.
Development of an arc extinguishing reactor control system
Authors: Safonov Dmitry G.
Published: November 2023

Subject of research: the system of automatic control of the arc-extinguishing reactor.

Purpose of research: development of an automatic control system of an arc-extinguishing reactor to improve the efficiency of the electrical network.

Object of research: 6-35 kV electric networks with compensated neutral through an arc-extinguishing reactor.

Methods of research: the main provisions of the theory of electrical circuits, mathematical analysis and modeling, numerical programming.

Main results of research: The article proposes the idea of using the wavelet transform to organize software The article proposes a refined mathematical model of a distribution network with an arc-extinguishing reactor, which allows to increase the accuracy of determining network parameters, including the neutral offset voltage. The algorithm of the reactor settings according to the extreme method in the absence of a single-phase earth fault in a distribution network with a high natural asymmetry.