bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
What do people living with chronic pain want from a pain forecast? A research prioritization study
Authors: Little Claire L. , Druce Katie L. , Dixon William G. , Schultz David M. , House Thomas , McBeth John
Published: October 2023

Because people with chronic pain feel uncertain about their future pain, a pain-forecasting model could support individuals to manage their daily pain and improve their quality of life. We conducted two patient and public involvement activities to design the content of a pain-forecasting model by learning participants’ priorities in the features provided by a pain forecast and understanding the perceived benefits that such forecasts would provide. The first was a focus group of 12 people living with chronic pain to inform the second activity, a survey of 148 people living with chronic pain. Respondents prioritized forecasting of pain flares (100, or 68%) and fluctuations in pain severity (94, or 64%), particularly the timing of the onset and the severity. Of those surveyed, 75% (or 111) would use a future pain forecast and 80% (or 118) perceived making plans (e.g., shopping, social) as a benefit. For people with chronic pain, the timing of the onset of pain flares, the severity of pain flares and fluctuations in pain severity were prioritized as being key features of a pain forecast, and making plans was prioritized as being a key benefit.
Perceived value and preferences of purchasing EVs
Authors: Bednarz Joanna , Konewka Tomasz , Czuba Tomasz
Published: October 2023

The article emphasizes the fact that the perceived values, behaviour and attitude of consumers are among the key elements in the implementation of the electrification policy of the automotive industry in Europe. Customers’ perception differs on several European markets. In Poland, single studies on a small research sample have been carried out so far. The main aim of the paper is to discover the perceived value and intention of adopting EVs by consumers in Poland. The perceived values were divided into functional and non-technical values. The analysis also took into account the socio-demographic and behavioural characteristics of potential buyers and their intentions to adopt EVs. The main data for this study's analysis was obtained from 3,129 respondents. Both the PAPI (Paper and Pen Personal Interview) and CAWI (Computer Assisted Web Interview) research methods were used. The results show that internal factors influencing consumers' decisions to buy an EV (such as charging time, driving range, EV price) are more important than external factors (e.g., fuel prices, consumer characteristics, charging networks, social visibility, and social norms).
Industrial espionage from a human factor perspective
Authors: Mészáros Alexandra Ágnes , Kelemen-Erdős Anikó
Published: October 2023

Industrial espionage is a significant threat in a fiercely competitive environment which increases the risk of information security and safety being compromised and leads to concerns about business ethics. The main aim of this paper is to examine industrial espionage from the perspective of the insider human factor, explore the motivations that may lead to industrial espionage, and identify ways of maintaining information security and safety to reduce insider threats. The research involved qualitative in-depth interviews among twenty-one stakeholders from seven European countries. The transcripts were analysed using grounded theory methodology. Results show that main factors that may lead to industrial espionage include intensifying market competition, financial compensation offered in exchange for information, decreasing loyalty among the younger generation, psychological issues of personal grievance and psychological disorders, and poorly developed information-security infrastructure. This study recommends that managers and policymakers plan and implement protection and prevention measures, undertake risk analyses to reduce the potential consequences of insider threats, and establish a critical business information tracking system. Further recommendations include maintaining an appropriate company culture, ensuring employee satisfaction, and fostering information safety education while creating adequate security infrastructure.
Life insurance with insurance capital funds as a form retirement savings: Determinants for the self-employed
Authors: Bednarczyk Teresa H. , Szymańska Anna , Ostrowska-Dankiewicz Anna , Silva Paulino
Published: October 2023

Reduction of the public pension system generosity should encourage all future retirees to accumulate private retirement savings. They have many options in this area, both dedicated pension programs (pension pillars), and a whole range of financial market investment instruments (non-pillar solutions). The main objective of the paper was the empirical identification of factors that determine the level and propensity to save in the form of life insurance with insurance capital funds for retirement purposes by self-employed persons in Poland. The microeconomic perspective of considerations was adopted in the research process. On the basis of a review of economic literature, a set of individual characteristics that affect savings decisions of natural persons was distinguished, then an attempt was made to find out whether the same groups of factors also determined the individual decisions of self-employed persons regarding saving for retirement in the form of insurance capital funds. The following research hypothesis was verified: Ownership of retirement savings in the form of life insurance with insurance capital funds by self-employed natural persons in Poland is determined both by social and economic factors, and the impact of these factors varies. The empirical study showed that the accumulation of retirement savings by self-employed persons in the form of life insurance with insurance capital funds was the least important way to supplement the future pension from the public pillar. Self-employed persons are characterized by a relatively high propensity to save for retirement (higher than the average propensity to save in Poland), prefer non-pillar forms of collecting voluntary savings for retirement, primarily in the form of real estate. The strength of the social and economic factors varies.
Tested Experience as a Model for Dual Enrollment Certification
Authors: Appell Jerry
Published: October 2023

There is a significant gap in the number of qualified dual enrollment instructors in school districts that provide funding for professional development opportunities compared to those that do not have those same levels of resources. A lack of student equity will exist in dual enrollment programs until we address this dilemma. As dual enrollment programs continue to grow, high schools and colleges must cast a wider net in the pursuit of quality dual enrollment faculty. The use of a tested experience model that values teaching experience and acquired skills as much as a graduate degree will expand opportunities for students in school districts that lack professional development funding. This reflective essay will explore various pathways and options for implementing this model with a specific focus on the application of teaching experience in the certification of high school based dual enrollment instructors.
Digital Humanities in the Context of Library and Information Science
Authors: Jana Sibsankar
Published: October 2023

This paper is an attempt to explore the scope and origin of the new domain ‘Digital Humanities (DH)’ in the context of library and information science. Besides, author also mentioned other two modes of origin of the subject DH. It also stated the role of librarians for the development of DH. It was basically theoretical research where author used desk research technique through analyzing published literature on the domain. The main gap in literature review which author identified was ‘mode of formation of the subject DH from LIS point of view’. Author here tried to match between the librarians’ acquired knowledge base with need of DH scholars and pointed out the areas where LIS professionals can contribute toward developing DH. Finally, author theoretically developed a model to explain the origin of the subject DH from in the context of LIS domain and also presented other two existing concepts in a very simple, graphical ways.
An Investigation in the Interdisciplinary Nature of Digital Humanities
Authors: Amanullah Amir
Published: October 2023

The disciplinary structure and dimensions of digital humanities is evolving for many years. Even though several journals focus solely on digital humanities, the interdisciplinary nature of digital humanities remains a fact. The current study is an endeavor to understand the linkage of the digital humanities with other disciplines in the universe of knowledge so that researchers from multiple subject backgrounds can carry out research on digital humanities in a more vivid manner. The present research will prove valuable for researchers, authors, and decision-makers of research and development organisations and other institutions to carry out collaborative research activities on individual and organisational levels. The research results and discussions of this research publication will enlighten the researchers from the digital humanities subject field to take a decision in a better way regarding the evolution and interdisciplinary research activities in digital humanities and the incorporation of methods and techniques from library and information science and computer science to expand the horizons of the subject field (digital humanities). The author conducted a bibliometric analysis focusing on the objectives to discover linkages and an interdisciplinary approach to digital humanities. The results infer that the highest number of authors active in research activities in the digital humanities belong to computer science followed by art and humanities and library and information science disciplines. The journals preferred for publication of research on digital humanities are also analysed, and it is found that the highest number of journals are from the literature discipline, followed by art & humanities, computer science, history, and library and information science. The publication productivity of journals is also studied, and it is found that “Digital Scholarship in the Humanities” is the most productive journal and that it belongs to the humanities discipline. In the list of the top ten most productive journals, five belong to the discipline of Library and information science. The study of citation and bibliographic coupling displays that the journals “Journal of Documentation” and “Digital Scholarship in the Humanities” are the most cited journals. During this research endeavor, emphasis is given to the subject affiliation of authors, journals and publications. It’s been found that digital humanities research is actively related to the disciplines of library and information science and computer science.
Role of digital humanities in libraries
Authors: Moid Abdul , Masoom Raza M. , Javed Md. , Jahan Keshwar
Published: October 2023

Libraries have started incorporating game-like elements into their services, while the latter have added game-based facilities to their collections. Now a days, Gamification is a well-known concept in education and marketing. It entails incorporating game-like features into a certain process. It can serve to attract people’s attention, interest them in a specific activity, and affect their behaviour. Gamification can be used to grab library users’ attention, engage them in game-like library activities, and impact their overall library user behaviour. Ten years of data from 2013 to 2023 was extracted from Web of Science, and R Software (Biblioshiny) has been used for visualising the extracted data. Findings are mainly based on indicators like- most relevant sources, authors, globally cited documents, affiliations, country scientific production, three field plot, word growth, keyword plus and co-occurrence network. This study emphasises the importance of Gamification in library culture as it motivates users and makes learning more engaging.
Text Mining of Twitter data for Mapping the Digital Humanities Research Trends
Authors: Sawale Arti
Published: October 2023

Digital humanities have become a more relevant field of study due to the extraordinary growth in digitisation of the humanities data. Due to collaborative development of humanities and computing, many academics are convinced of the worth of digital humanities (DH) that actually provides the best insight into humanities studies. The panoramic view of the development of big data in humanities reflects its trendy directions and evoked new challenges in DH. It is complicated to analysed the objectives of digital humanities data with simple data analysis tools where as text mining can help to facilitate the qualitative findings in DH. In the humanities disciplines, data is often in the form of unstructured and text mining is a way of structuring and analysing digitised text-as-data. Twitter is a online social networking platform which offers an opportunity for quality information sharing, collaborative participation digital humanities community. This paper is attempted to study the extensibility of digital humanities on twitter and also to interpret the evolution of twitter usage by analysing tweets posted related to DH via python data analysis.
Filozofia, religia i poezja w poszukiwaniu nieskończoności
Authors: Szulakiewicz Marek
Published: October 2023

Man in contemporary culture thinks about the finite by starting from the finite (M. Foucault). The loss of reference to the infinite is not only the dominance of the naturalistic worldview, which rejects the possibility of any transcendent dimensions of the world. It is also a profound change in the areas of life that form the basis of our existence. They all tune in, so to speak, to the „man without infinity.” Historically, it has been common for us to move away from the present towards “more” and “different.” The desire for such infinity was also at the heart of cultural work. The lecture seeks to answer two questions: what happens when we lose the ability to consider infinity as a condition of the possibility of our experience? And: do philosophy, religion, and poetry still liberate us from the danger of finitude?
Assessing strength properties of stabilized soils using dynamic cone penetrometer test
Authors: Elias Hawraa Hadi , Shaban Alaa M. , Almuhanna Raid R.
Published: October 2023

The subgrade soil layer is the most essential part of the pavement system. Many pavement failures can be associated with subgrade weak strength and stiffness qualities. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen this layer before building the other pavement layers. One of the essential methods utilized to enhance the engineering characteristics of this layer is soil stabilization. Stabilization methods are many and varied, but chemical and mechanical stabilization are the most common. This research aims to evaluate the strength of stabilized soils by using a dynamic cone penetration (DCP) test. To achieve this aim, subgrade soil was provided from a roadway project in Kerbala city and stabilized with 2.5 and 5% of Portland cement by weight of the dry soil. Then, the cemented subgrade soil was reinforced with 6 and 12 mm of polypropylene discrete fiber. The fiber was added to the soil with the following contents: 0.5, 1, and 2%. The characteristics of stabilized soils were evaluated by determining three parameters: dynamic cone penetration index (DCPI), in-situ California bearing ratio (CBR), and bearing capacity obtained from the DCP test. The results showed that when Portland cement was increased from 0 to 2.5% and then to 5% by weight of the dry soil, the DCPI value gradually decreased while increasing both CBR and bearing capacity. However, adding 6 and 12 mm fiber contents (0.5, 1, and 2) to the cement–sand mixture containing 2.5 and 5% cement led to increased DCPI and a gradual decrease in CBR and bearing capacity. Also, the results showed that the DCPI for a 12 mm fiber is lower than that for 6 mm fibers, while the CBR and bearing capacity for a 12 mm fiber are greater than those of 6 mm fibers for all ratios. Accordingly, the results of the DCP tests showed that the most significant support for the soil is obtained when the soil is stabilized using 5% cement with 12 mm of fiber by weight of dry soil.
Water, Communication, Sight, and the Location of Fortifications on the Strata Diocletiana (Syria) in Late Antiquity
Authors: Meyer Jørgen Christian , Seland Eivind Heldaas
Published: October 2023

The Strata Diocletiana was a military road in Late Roman Period Syria. It ran from Damascus to the Euphrates by way of Palmyra. The road was fortified and received its name during the reign of Diocletian (284–305 CE), following the Roman sack and subsequent garrisoning of Palmyra after the city’s failed revolt 272–273 CE. The Strata Diocletiana is only one of several attested routes between Palmyra and western Syria and one of two between Palmyra and Damascus. In this study, we seek to understand why this route was chosen for the new fortified road. We compare the location of Late Roman fortifications along the Strata Diocletiana to the modern distribution of water in the Syrian Desert and the theoretical least-cost paths between Palmyra and Damascus, and Palmyra and the fortress of Sura on the Euphrates. The argument is made that some parts of the Roman road network in the Syrian Desert were planned in order to control major water sources along the desert rim, but that the new military road between Damascus and Palmyra in the late third century CE was constructed with the aim of monitoring and controlling access to settled regions from the desert, in addition to ease and speed of communication. The conclusions have bearings not only on our understanding of the Late Roman defence and communication system, but also on nomad-settled interaction in Late Antiquity and the use of GIS methodologies in the reconstruction of ancient communication networks.
Bioanalytical sensors using the heat-transfer method HTM and related techniques
Authors: Wagner Patrick , Bakhshi Sichani Soroush , Khorshid Mehran , Lieberzeit Peter , Losada-Pérez Patricia , Yongabi Derick
Published: October 2023

This review provides an overview on bio- and chemosensors based on a thermal transducer platform that monitors the thermal interface resistance R
th between a solid chip and the supernatant liquid. The R
th parameter responds in a surprisingly strong way to molecular-scale changes at the solid–liquid interface, which can be measured thermometrically, using for instance thermocouples in combination with a controllable heat source. In 2012, the effect was first observed during on-chip denaturation experiments on complementary and mismatched DNA duplexes that differ in their melting temperature. Since then, the concept is addressed as heat-transfer method, in short HTM, and numerous applications of the basic sensing principle were identified. Functionalizing the chip with bioreceptors such as molecularly imprinted polymers makes it possible to detect neurotransmitters, inflammation markers, viruses, and environmental pollutants. In combination with aptamer-type receptors, it is also possible to detect proteins at low concentrations. Changing the receptors to surface-imprinted polymers has opened up new possibilities for quantitative bacterial detection and identification in complex matrices. In receptor-free variants, HTM was successfully used to characterize lipid vesicles and eukaryotic cells (yeast strains, cancer cell lines), the latter showing spontaneous detachment under influence of the temperature gradient inherent to HTM. We will also address modifications to the original HTM technique such as M-HTM, inverted HTM, thermal wave transport analysis TWTA, and the hot-wire principle. The article concludes with an assessment of the possibilities and current limitations of the method, together with a technological forecast.
Balance-Minded Voting in Post-2012 Japan
Authors: Maeda Ko
Published: October 2023

This study employs survey data to characterize a new kind of strategic voting behavior in post-2012 Japan. Since the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) returned to power in 2012, it has been winning every national election, while the opposition camp has been fragmented into many parties, none of which has been seen as a viable contender to the LDP. In this situation in which the LDP will certainly win, there are citizens who vote for an opposition party, especially the largest one, though they do not believe it is capable of governing the country. Their concern is the balance of seats among the parties. These strategic voters tend to be older, more educated, richer, and more attentive to political news than those who genuinely support the opposition.
Access Amplified
Authors: John Matt St. , Wilks Lauren E. , Sapienza Stephanie , Hoyt Eric
Published: October 2023

This article focuses on a 1968 documentary radio series titled Seeds of Discontent and a recently established archival collection that centers on it. Created by Hartford Smith Jr., a Black social worker and professor in Detroit, and distributed by the National Educational Radio Network, Seeds of Discontent started with his concern over mass media’s coverage of riots and the social problems that caused them. Through interviews with college student activists, families living in poverty, teachers frustrated by the failings of the education system, middle-class workers, incarcerated youth, and many others, Smith used the series to explore the roots of social problems facing the United States, with frequent attention to the challenges and experiences of Black people living in Detroit, as well as possible solutions. By speaking to the people affected by social problems instead of the experts usually consulted in mass media, Smith’s ethos of access emphasizes the idea that the distance between media organizations and media professionals and the public whose circumstances and histories are being mediated is limiting, exacerbating the impact of the already-sown seeds of discontent at the core of societal structural issues. More than 50 years later, this commitment to access continued as Smith requested that the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research (WCFTR) make his collection broadly accessible. This article outlines Smith’s approach in Seeds of Discontent and the story of the collection as a case study on the possibilities and challenges of access in contemporary archives.
Tetracyclines activate mitoribosome quality control and reduce ER stress to promote cell survival
Authors: Ronayne Conor T , Jackson Thomas D , Bennett Christopher F , Perry Elizabeth A , Kantorovic Noa , Puigserver Pere
Published: October 2023

Mitochondrial diseases are a group of disorders defined by defects in oxidative phosphorylation caused by nuclear‐ or mitochondrial‐encoded gene mutations. A main cellular phenotype of mitochondrial disease mutations is redox imbalances and inflammatory signaling underlying pathogenic signatures of these patients. One method to rescue this cell death vulnerability is the inhibition of mitochondrial translation using tetracyclines. However, the mechanisms whereby tetracyclines promote cell survival are unknown. Here, we show that tetracyclines inhibit the mitochondrial ribosome and promote survival through suppression of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress. Tetracyclines increase mitochondrial levels of the mitoribosome quality control factor MALSU1 (Mitochondrial Assembly of Ribosomal Large Subunit 1) and promote its recruitment to the mitoribosome large subunit, where MALSU1 is necessary for tetracycline‐induced survival and suppression of ER stress. Glucose starvation induces ER stress to activate the unfolded protein response and IRE1α‐mediated cell death that is inhibited by tetracyclines. These studies establish a new interorganelle communication whereby inhibition of the mitoribosome signals to the ER to promote survival, implicating basic mechanisms of cell survival and treatment of mitochondrial diseases.
Immune–epithelial cell cross‐talk enhances antiviral responsiveness to SARS‐CoV‐2 in children
Authors: Magalhães Vladimir G , Lukassen Sören , Drechsler Maike , Loske Jennifer , Burkart Sandy S , Wüst Sandra , Jacobsen Eva‐Maria , Röhmel Jobst , Mall Marcus A , Debatin Klaus‐Michael , Eils Roland , Autenrieth Stella , Janda Aleš , Lehmann Irina , Binder Marco
Published: October 2023

The risk of developing severe COVID‐19 rises dramatically with age. Schoolchildren are significantly less likely than older people to die from SARS‐CoV‐2 infection, but the molecular mechanisms underlying this age‐dependence are unknown. In primary infections, innate immunity is critical due to the lack of immune memory. Children, in particular, have a significantly stronger interferon response due to a primed state of their airway epithelium. In single‐cell transcriptomes of nasal turbinates, we find increased frequencies of immune cells and stronger cytokine‐mediated interactions with epithelial cells, resulting in increased epithelial expression of viral sensors (RIG‐I, MDA5) via IRF1. In vitro, adolescent peripheral blood mononuclear cells produce more cytokines, priming A549 cells for stronger interferon responses to SARS‐CoV‐2. Taken together, our findings suggest that increased numbers of immune cells in the airways of children and enhanced cytokine‐based interactions with epithelial cells tune the setpoint of the epithelial antiviral system. Our findings shed light on the molecular basis of children's remarkable resistance to COVID‐19 and may suggest a novel concept for immunoprophylactic treatments.
A Systematic Review on Bio-Based Phase Change Materials
Authors: A. Yadav  , Samykano Mahendran , Pandey A. K. , Tyagi V.V. , Devarajan R. , Sudhakar K. , Noor M. M.
Published: October 2023

Global warming and energy depletion are the main problems faced in recent years due to energy consumption by industries and the global population. Phase change materials (PCMs) with significant properties tend to store and release energy and fill the demand and supply gap. Most organic and inorganic PCMs are not considered environmentally eco-friendly when used for thermal energy storage (TES). Because they are formed from non-conventional energy resources, their carbon footmark and environmental effect are not ignored. To reduce problems, an urgent need for eco-friendly materials is required. Green substitute bio-based phase change materials (BPCMs) have gained extensive attention and are considered the best suitable replacement for organic and inorganic PCMs because BPCMs exhibit significant properties that are cost-effective, eco-friendly, renewable and convenient for thermal energy storage. However, the thermal conductivity of BPCMs is too low, which delays TES and heat transfer rates. Furthermore, this paper summarizes the reduction of low thermal conductivity problems with the help of highly conductive nanoparticles dispersed into the BPCMs and the fabrication methods of BPCMs composites. This article also provides information for futuristic researchers about the methods of fabrication and factors for enhancing the thermal conductivity of an eco-friendly BPCM composite and draws an important conclusion from the literature.
Idioms in General English Corpora: on Frequency, Register, and Cross-Variety Variation
Authors: Kovaliuk Yurii
Published: October 2023

Research into idioms and phraseology has become an established part of the corpus linguistic research agenda and has often revolved around either corpus-based or corpus-driven methodologies. At the same time, a relatively recent approach to socio-variational aspects of language in the form of Cognitive Sociolinguistics has contributed to establishing an ideal platform for the study of variation in the varieties of English. The present paper rests on these two research strands in a survey devoted to variation on the level of idioms in present-day English, namely those denoting competition. While idioms, first and foremost, are theoretically identified with the frameworks of Phraseology, Cognitive Linguistics, and Applied Linguistics, among others, this study will make use of a corpus-based method of idioms introduced by Moon and Gustawsson’s idioms frequency and significance threshold, paired with Moze and Mohamed’s sociolinguistic profiling of idioms. The Idioms will be examined in two national varieties of English, namely those spoken in Great Britain and the USA, which are represented in the British National Corpus and the Corpus of Contemporary American English, respectively. With the assumption that the concept of competition is variety-specific, the main questions to be answered during the analysis are: (1) To what extent can the frequency of use of idioms be regarded an element of variation? and (2) Are there any differences in the prominence of specific variables, such as frequency, register, gender, and age across the two varieties under study? The preliminary findings indicate a significant amount of similarity, but upon closer examination of the data, some important variations are emphasised. Thus, a discussion of the results provides a basis for an inter-variety comparison of the idioms denoting competition and, in so doing, adds to the universality / variation debate.
Neoficialieji Vilniaus choronimai – jaunimo kalbos atspindys
Authors: Sidaravičienė Veslava
Published: October 2023

The article discusses the formation of unofficial choronyms in Vilnius based on their linguistic characteristics. The study reveals that unofficial choronyms are formed based on three main processes: 1) by deriving from official choronym or their parts, e.g. Fabai (derived from Fabijoniškės), Baltuša (from Baltupiai); 2) by using a named place as the basis, e.g. Bomžynas (Naujininkai): bomžynas (LKŽŽ 90) “where poor people live”), Lušnynas (Kirtimai): lūšnynas (“refers to many dilapidated houses in the district”); and 3) by combining an official choronym with a named place, like Fabibiškės (derived from Fabijoniškės) ← Fabi[jon]iškės + bibi[s], and Seilėtekis (from Saulėtekis) ← S[au]lėtekis + seilė. The trends in the spoken language of young people demonstrate a tendency to use short forms of the official name-based choronyms, reflecting principles of language economy. The largest subgroup in terms of numbers is motivated unofficial choronyms, accounting for 56% of the examples. Another aspect important in the development of new names is the need to give names and imbue them with emotional and expressive qualities. Names based on associations make a smaller proportion (36%), while the third group is the least common (8%).
The Influence of the English Language on the Polish Youth Speak
Authors: Jagun Anita
Published: October 2023

The aim of the following article is to discuss the impact of the English language on Polish youth speak. First, the paper demonstrates databases that can be useful while analyzing the language of contemporary Polish teenagers. Next, it presents the English-origin lexical units that were classified to the final stage of the Polish Youth Word of the Year 2022 plebiscite. Finally, it highlights the similarities and differences between the use of a specific term in Polish and English. The results of the study show that the English-speaking culture has an enormous impact on how Polish teenagers communicate and perceive reality. Twelve of twenty lexical units selected in the plebiscite can be linked to the English language. Some of them loosely refer to English expressions or sounds. Many words are directly transferred from slang. They often originate from the world of computer games or social media. In today’s day and age, common access to the Internet makes them well-known in various parts of the world.
Ideology and Theatre Translation in Contemporary Turkish Theatre
Authors: Bozkurt Jobanputra Seyhan , Zeki Giritli Mehmet
Published: October 2023

This paper aims to explore the relationship between drama translation and ideology in contemporary Turkish theatre. After delineating the distinction between state/city theatres and independent (private/alternative) theatres, it will then focus on the 2000s with a special emphasis on the translation activities of independent (private/alternative) theatres. In particular, it shall draw attention to how actor/director translators working with or for these theatres have become significant cultural agents and have challenged the status quo by either choosing to translate plays with provocative content or by retranslating plays that were forced to undergo (self-)censorship. The paper will also challenge the general impression in the Turkish context that the reason for retranslating classical plays into Turkish is merely a need to follow and reflect contemporary changes in the language.
Maria Hablevych and the Concept of Truth in 'Hamlet'
Authors: Sverediuk Anna
Published: October 2023

The paper is focused on the interpretation of the notion of Truth in Ukrainian translations of Hamlet through the lenses of the contemporary Ukrainian Shakespeare Studies scholar Maria Hablevych (1950). In particular, it deals with the reproduction of Truth based on the notion of agent’s professional habitus, which is regarded as a heterogeneus entity with several sub-habiti. The paper is an attempt to prove that multifaceted agency as the result of complex habitus, reflected in the agent’s hexis, or style, facilitates better understanding and re-interpretation of the issues raised in Shakespeare’s tragedy. The research touches upon the Ukrainian translator-agents, with some of them being committed to more than one agency, to trace the influence of the existing restrictive norms on their habiti and the respective interpretation of Truth in Shakespeare’s tragedy.
Ahmed Ibn Fadlan and Bayard Taylor: Travel Writers or Translators?
Authors: Elbarbary Ayman S.
Published: October 2023

In this article, two works of travel writing, Resala (922) by Ahmed Ibn Fadlan and Travels in Arabia (1889) by Bayard Taylor, are explored to show how the genre as a whole serves as one way of translating culture in order to better understand and discover it. It examines how ideology affects cultural translation in travel writing and how this leads to othering. We begin with close readings of the texts for major content themes, including religion, sex, traditions, etc. These are analyzed for instantiations of inaccurate cultural translation, ideology, and othering. The use of pronouns, nouns, and adjectives is looked at to explore their othering effect. The results show that inaccurate cultural translations are sometimes influenced by ideology and usually lead to othering. The analyzed samples of travel writing rather reveal the predominant mindsets and leanings of their authors and cultures of their origin than those they attempt to introduce to their readers.
Photophysical properties of boron dipyrromethene (BODIPY)-based fluorescent molecular sensors
Authors:   , Maleckaitė Karolina
Published: October 2023

Fluorescuojančių molekulinių jutiklių paremtų boro dipyrometeno (BODIPY) grupe fotofizikinės savybės
Fizinio aktyvumo vertinimas naudojant išmaniąsias apyrankes prediabeto kontrolei šeimos gydytojo praktikoje
Authors:   , Bliūdžius Antanas
Published: October 2023

Physical activity evaluation using wrist-worn activity trackers for prediabetes follow-up in family doctor practice
The modern Maronite identity in the twenty first century Lebanon: historical and ethnological perspectives
Authors:   , Rinkevičius Šarūnas
Published: October 2023

Modernusis maronitų identitetas Libane 21-ajame amžiuje: istorinė ir etnologinė perspektyvos
Accuracy of dental implant navigation techniques and biocompatibility of materials used for immediate prostheses
Authors:   , Borusevičius Rokas
Published: October 2023

Dantų implantacijos navigacijos metodų tikslumas ir neatidėliotiniems protezams naudojamų medžiagų biologinis suderinamumas
Methods and Methodological Foundations of Keykis Counseling and Its Application in the Pedagogical Practice
Authors: Stoykova Zhaneta , Kiselev Vladimir
Published: October 2023

The complex social and information environment where the educational process of today takes place requires the implementation of different counseling approaches, techniques and technologies as part of the pedagogical practice for the purpose of improving the latter’s effectiveness. Familiarity with and mastery of different strategies and forms of psychological support enhances the teacher’s competencies and contributes to the success and utility of his activity. One of the contemporary approaches to counseling, which has recently been adapted to the field of education, is Keykis counseling. It is an approach primarily focused on analysis of the problem situation the client has found himself in, his style of behavior and the development of multivariate solutions to the presenting problem. Analysis within Keykis counseling is based upon scientifically sound methods of assessment of the available resources, both material and non-material ones, as well as their conversion into possible norms. It is precisely this analysis of the resources and their conversion that serves as the objective foundation upon which multivariate solutions to the problem situation are formulated.
The Role of the Teacher in Classroom Management: Promoting Active Participation and Engagement
Authors: Ovcharova Kristina
Published: October 2023

For achieving high effectiveness in the educational process and creating and maintaining a stimulating learning environment, a crucial role is played by teachers’ skills. This article focuses on the role of the teacher in classroom management, specifically in promoting active participation and engagement of students. A general overview of the multidimensional engagement model proposed by Fredericks, Blumenfeld, and Paris (2004) is presented, encompassing cognitive, emotional, and behavioral engagement. Research studies, practical applications, and specific strategies for stimulating active participation and engagement discussed.
Self-Sacrificing Parenting and The Effects on Children – A Socio Pedagogical Analysis
Authors: Kuzmanova – Kartalova Rozaliya
Published: October 2023

The article offers an analysis of a not very commented and studied problem in Bulgaria related to the parental self-sacrifice and its consequences for children. The characteristic types of parental models with a tendency to self-sacrifice are studied and the main reasons for the realization of self-sacrificial parenting are discussed. Psycho-emotional and behavioral profile, opportunities for social expression and personal perspective of children with self-sacrificing parents are presented. The gaps in the process of children's development and the deficits formed as a result of this parental model are commented. Some approaches to working on the problem through prevention and specialized intervention for socio-pedagogical work with children and families with self-sacrificing parents are outlined.
Social chatbot use (e.g., ChatGPT) among individuals with social deficits: Risks and opportunities
Authors: Franze Andrew , Galanis Christina R. , King Daniel L.
Published: October 2023

Social chatbots powered by artificial intelligence (AI) may be particularly appealing to individuals with social deficits or conditions that affect their social functioning. In this letter, we discuss some of the noteworthy characteristics of social chatbots and how they may influence adaptive and maladaptive behaviors, including the potential for ‘dependency’ on chatbots. We call for more independent studies to evaluate the potential developmental and therapeutic effects of this increasingly popular technology.
Nurturing a Literary Revival: The ISTAID Center's Endeavors in Harnessing Islamic Thought and Information for Da'wah in Medan City, North Sumatra (1993-2022)
Authors: Yakub M , Sampurna Ahmad , Mohammed Farah Sabir
Published: October 2023

ISTAID Center is an institution active in the fields of da'wah, education, and thought. The ISTAID movement adheres to the principle of literacy based on the Islamic worldview and the ta'dib pattern as its main foundation. This research employs a historical research approach encompassing heuristics, verification, interpretation, and historiography. The findings of this study reveal that ISTAID focuses on promoting literacy in mosques. Mosques are chosen due to their significant role as centers for social and religious activities and their potential in da'wah and literacy efforts. ISTAID spreads newsletters using accessible language that is easily understood by the community. In conclusion, the current presence of ISTAID Center in fostering literacy among the people of Medan City has proven to be highly effective. Through the consistent efforts of the ISTAID movement, the dissemination of Islam can be improved. This research offers a deeper understanding of the development of Islamic literacy through ISTAID Center, with a specific emphasis on the advancement of literacy civilization within mosques.
Systematic Review and Bibliometric Analysis of Islamic Marketing in the Scopus Database 2017-2022
Authors: Amin M , Sahabudin Sahabudin
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkategorikan tema atau konsep yang berkaitan dengan kajian pemasaran Islami. Melalui analisis deskriptif dan bantuan perangkat lunak VOSviewer, diperoleh 399 artikel terindeks Scopus dan diterbitkan oleh penerbit besar seperti Emerald, MDPI, Sage, Science Direct, Springer, Taylor, dan Francis. Hasilnya menunjukkan 399 konsep dalam kajian pemasaran Islami yang dikategorikan menjadi tujuh kelompok. Selain itu, penelitian ini juga terkait dengan tema dominan, seperti pasar halal, keuangan syariah, kualitas layanan, strategi syariah, dan pemasaran sosial. Signifikansi penelitian ini adalah ditemukannya konsep kajian pemasaran Islami untuk membantu mengembangkan kerangka konseptual dalam kajian selanjutnya. Sementara itu, Keterbatasan penelitian ini adalah artikel yang diulas hanya diperoleh dari database Scopus dan tidak memiliki data pembanding. Konsekuensinya, penelitian selanjutnya harus menggunakan pendekatan analisis komparatif yang melibatkan database Scopus dan Web of Sciences (WoS).
From Market Insight to Business Triumph: Unraveling the Role of Market Orientation in Enhancing MSMEs Performance
Authors: Ulum M. Lail Cahya , Ferdinand Agusty Tae , Gunaldi Fadel Wirawan , Arifah Nur
Published: October 2023

This study aims to analyze the role of market orientation on performance in MSMEs in Semarang City. The research method used is quantitative. The object of research is SMEs in the city of Semarang. By using a non-probability sampling technique, namely convenience/accidental sampling, 200 samples were taken from 11,910 MSMEs. Data collection method using a questionnaire with a numerical scale. This research found that competitive advantage can be achieved by adopting market orientation, which involves customer orientation by understanding what customers want and need, competitor orientation by analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of competitors that can be leveraged by the company, and inter-functional coordination to develop strategies based on the gathered information. Marketing capabilities also play a crucial role in shaping competitive advantage. Marketing capabilities can develop and deliver superior value to customers by leveraging existing resources. Competitive advantage, market orientation, and marketing capability play a partial role in enhancing their business performance. Business performance is the goal of every organization. It is considered the core of strategic management, and therefore, most of their efforts are directed towards improving business performance. Companies can pay attention to important factors that can influence business performance. In this study, it was found that by focusing on competitive advantage, market orientation, and marketing capability, companies can enhance their business performance. The theoretical implication in this research is scientific development, while in practice, market orientation is a supporting factor that needs to be considered by MSME actors in order to achieve success.
Służebny charakter kapłańskiej posługi w nauczaniu Jana Pawła II
Authors: Damasiewicz Małgorzata
Published: October 2023

Kapłan na mocy święceń zostaje upodobniony do Jezusa, Dobrego Pasterza, i powołany do naśladowania Go oraz przeżywania Jego miłości pasterskiej, bezinteresownej, miłości, która kieruje się zwłaszcza ku najbiedniejszym i sytuuje wobec nich w postawie służebnej. Przyjęcie tej postawy jest znakiem przyjęcia odpowiedzialności, jaką nakłada na kapłana Boże wybranie, a zarazem jest znakiem potwierdzenia tej pasterskiej miłości.
Przypowieść o sieci (Mt 13, 47–50) jako inspiracja dla duszpasterstwa
Authors: Wąchol Grzegorz
Published: October 2023

Biblijna przypowieść o sieci dostarcza danych obecnych w obrazach Kościoła, które można odnieść do współczesnej sytuacji duszpasterskiej. Mocno oddziałują na nią zmiany społeczne modyfikujące podejście Kościoła i duszpasterzy do wiernych oraz roli, jaką pełnią wobec nich. Artykuł zwraca uwagę na istotne elementy pracy duszpasterskiej, które wyznaczają jej właściwy cel.
Chrystoformizacja jako fundament moralności
Authors: Wszołek Andrzej
Published: October 2023

Teologię chrześcijańskiego życia wyznacza horyzont jedności z Bogiem. Człowiek wyszedł z rąk Boga jako stworzenie doskonałe. Życie z Bogiem jest święte, szczęśliwe i wieczne i takim życiem Bóg obdarował człowieka w akcie stwórczym. Harmonię i jedność człowieka z Bogiem, do której został on powołany, naruszył grzech pychy pierwszych rodziców (grzech pierworodny). To nie Bóg odrzucił człowieka, lecz człowiek oddalił się od Boga. Bóg szuka człowieka, który po grzechu ma trudność z określeniem siebie i sensu swojego życia. Tylko Bóg może pomóc człowiekowi, tymczasem on „ukrywa się” przed Nim, jak przed kimś, kto chce go skrzywdzić. Tę sytuację odwrócenia się od Boga „odkupił” przez swoją śmierć i zmartwychwstanie Jezus Chrystus, Bóg-Człowiek, czyniąc człowieka na nowo dzieckiem Boga. Chrześcijanin to ten, który jest Chrystusowy i w Chrystusie — Synu Bożym jest usynowiony. Naśladując Chrystusa-Człowieka Doskonałego, człowiek upodabnia się do Niego (chrystoformizuje).
The Influence of Brand Equity Dimensions on Donor’s Decisions in Paying Alms
Authors: Daniyas Syafiratud , Samsuri Andriani , Rahmawati Lilik
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this research is to analyze the influence of brand equity dimensions simultaneously and also partially on donors' decisions in giving alms at UPZIS NU CARE-LAZISNU MWCNU Wonocolo. The method of analysis of this research is quantitative with the technical analysis tool used is multiple linear regression, to determine the direction and how much influence the independent variables have on the dependent variable. This research is using primary data obtained from the results of filling out the questionnaire. Based on the findings of data analysis using SPSS version 26, it shows that brand awareness and brand loyalty factors have a significant influence on the choice of donors partially. In addition, the brand equity aspect also has a simultaneous impact on donors' decisions to make donations at UPZIS NU CARE-LAZISNU MWCNU Wonocolo. This research, is expected that UPZIS NU CARE-LAZISNU MWCNU Wonocolo will continue to improve and maintain the brand that has been built.