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Local Grammar Approach to Investigating Advanced Chinese EFL Learners’ Development of Communicative Competence in Academic Writing: The Case of ‘Exemplification’
Authors: Su Hang , Ye Jun
Published: December 2023

This study belongs to a larger project which aims to systematically explore advanced Chinese EFL learners’ developmental pattern of communicative competence in academic context, with the current investigation zooming in on their performance of exemplification in academic writing. It draws on insights from local grammar research, as local grammars have been shown to be able to reliably quantify the lexicogrammatical realisations of a given communicative or discourse act. Using L1 Chinese English-major students’ MA and PhD degree dissertations as the data, the investigation shows that, although their overall use of exemplification remained steady from MA to PhD levels of study, there are significant differences with regard to their preference of exemplifying strategies as well as their lexicogrammatical choices they used to realise exemplification. The study not only has implications for academic writing research, assessment and pedagogy, but also offers a useful methodological approach to longitudinal investigation into EFL learners’ development of communicative competence in academic context.
A quality control procedure for central venous blood sampling based on potassium concentrations
Authors: Wang Lingli , Zhang Xiaomei , Qin Yi , Wang Feng , Cui Ming , Shi Yingjuan , Chen Yu
Published: December 2023

Objectives

To evaluate the extent of agreement between two blood collection methods for electrolytes, central venous blood sampling by the push-pull technique versus venipuncture, and to mitigate errors in blood sampling by a potassium-based quality control procedure.

Methods

A comparative within-subject study was carried out for adult patients in the intensive care unit. Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) were used to estimate concordance, and Bland–Altman analysis and clinically acceptable limits were used to compare the equivalence of the two methods. An in-house checklist was designed to identify errors made by nurses throughout central venous blood sampling by the push-pull technique, the corrective training and quality control procedure were conducted, and the rate of errors, incidence of hemolysis and distribution of potassium concentrations were comparatively analyzed for the quality of central venous blood sampling before and after the quality control procedure.

Results

All the ICCs of 220 paired blood samples displayed excellent reliability, except for potassium. Most of the electrolyte variables were within the clinically acceptable limits, and the results showed that the potassium concentrations did not seem to sufficiently affect clinical decision-making. A total of 30 nurses accepted 90 observations before and after the quality control procedure, and the results showed that blood exposure and repeated disconnections of the line in the push-pull technique were always the main problems throughout the process of central venous blood sampling. In addition, after improvement, the number of patients with hypokalemia or hyperkalemia tended to decrease, but the difference was not statistically significant. For all of the blood samples, only three push-pull paired samples received hemolysis notice.

Conclusions

Central venous blood sampling by the push-pull technique could be an acceptable substitute for most electrolytes via venipuncture, but caution should be exercised for potassium-based quality control procedures.
Transport, Interaction, and Connectivity
Authors: Nakoinz Oliver
Published: December 2023

Transport research is a multidisciplinary field that extends beyond technical aspects. As such, it can provide significant insights into societies, economies, and cultures. In this study, we take a broader perspective that encompasses transport, interaction, and connectivity. These three terms are interconnected, with transport and interaction being interdependent sub-systems. Transport research encompasses means of transport, local, regional, and supra-regional networks, transport infrastructure, and the items transported. In turn, interaction research focusses on interaction networks, groups, and intensities. The concept of connectivity adds a layer of complexity, enabling a better understanding of the sub-systems and the system as a whole by considering the balance of opportunities and limitations. This article aims to demonstrate how the various approaches and concepts are related and to outline an integrated and systematic research approach.
Class IA PI3K isoforms lead to differential signalling downstream of PKB/Akt
Authors: Catalak Yilmaz Hazal B. , Sulaiman Mahnoor , Isik Ozlem Aybuke , Cizmecioglu Onur
Published: December 2023

Objectives

The catalytic subunits of Class IA PI3K, p110α, p110β, and p110δ, phosphorylates phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate (PIP2) into phosphatidylinositol 3,4,5-trisphosphate (PIP3) on the plasma membrane. In cancer, these catalytic subunits are usually found to be altered or amplified. Because pan-PI3K inhibition results in systemic toxicities, finding specific targets for the ubiquitous PI3K isoforms offers considerable potential for enhancing the effectiveness of PI3K-targeted therapy.

Methods

We aim to delineate the isoform-specific druggable targets of the PI3K by deleting PIK3CA (encoding p110α) and PIK3CB (encoding p110β) by Cre mediated excision and ectopically expressing p110α, p110β, or p110δ with or without myristoylation (Myr) tag in mouse embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs). Myr is a lipidation signal that translocates proteins to plasma membrane permanently. This translocation renders p110s constitutively activated as they remain in close proximity to PIP2 on the membrane.

Results

Unique and redundant Akt targets are identified downstream of different PI3K isoforms. mTORC1, one of the targets of fully-activated Akt, has been observed to be differentially regulated in MEFs upon expression of p110α or p110β. The varying dependencies on mTORC1 and Rac1 led us to analyse a potential scaffolding function of p110β with Rac1 to mediate phosphorylation and activation of mTOR using platforms for the modeling of biomolecular complexes. We also documented that p110α and p110β support cell cycle kinetics differentially.

Conclusions

This study suggests differential regulation of protein translation, metabolism, cell cycle, and survival signaling downstream of unique p110 targets, underlying the importance of cancer treatment according to the deregulated p110 isoform.
How Does a Military Create a Tradition in a New Democracy?
Authors: Kasearu Kairi , Lillemäe Eleri , Ben-Ari Eyal
Published: December 2023

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, former Soviet republics became sovereign states and faced a challenge of building new political systems. While some of the countries have become authoritarian, democratic political systems were successfully built in a number of post-Soviet countries. In this study the focus is on these new democracies and their armed forces, as such states face questions related to the armed forces’ monopoly over the means of violence, their subservience to civilian politicians, the core values around which soldiers coalesce, and their legitimacy in the eyes of publics. How then does a military create a tradition in a new democracy? The term “military tradition” is used to refer to public events (ceremonies and performances), symbols (flags and adornments), and narratives (stories and lore) produced and reproduced in and around the armed forces. Accordingly, the article turns to the study of public events in order to further the study of military traditions in new democracies. As empirical focus, the authors propose to look at a key state-centered, national public event, the military parade through an exploratory case study of Estonia, a relatively young democracy of 30 years. The results of the study show that the form and practices of Estonia’s military parade simultaneously signal its subservience to elected officials, its role as defender of a democratic polity and its fate, its closeness and openness to society, and they reflect the wider societal developments centered on individualization, digitization, and marketization.
The Digital Contestation of Racialized Nationhood in Russia
Authors: Yusupova Guzel
Published: December 2023

This article offers an account of how digital-media communication enables the negotiation of nationhood from the bottom up. It explains how conservative understandings of national belonging can be challenged and co-constructed in the process of public communication over a given discursive event. Using a discourse-historical approach and multimodal critical discourse analysis focused on Manizha’s performance on the Eurovision Song Contest, the author shows the role of race, gender, citizenship, and origins for the construction of a sense of national belonging in the Russian Federation right on the eve of the full-scale war with Ukraine. The author argues that despite the commonly shared racialized understanding of Russian nationhood and the state-imposed conservative values that shape it, there was a dynamic toward a more inclusive understanding of national belonging that was advanced by some popular celebrities and picked up, bottom-up, by minority groups and liberal-minded RUnetizens.
Ocasionalismos, neologismos y lexicalizaciones: estudio de la propagación y lexicalización de palabras recientes en «-azo» en el español de México, Colombia, España y Argentina
Authors: Anula Rebollo Alberto
Published: December 2023

En el trabajo estudiamos un conjunto de unidades léxicas (UULL) recientes formadas con el sufijo -azo en las variedades lingüísticas de México, Colombia, España y Argentina. El análisis prueba que los fenómenos neológicos son el resultado de un cambio léxico que se manifiesta en alguna variedad lingüística del español, a veces en varias y raramente en el español general. El método de análisis que utilizamos en el estudio mide la propagación del uso de las UULL en las distintas variedades analizadas, a partir de la frecuencia normalizada (fn) atestiguada en CORPES (RAE). Previamente, hemos establecido el baremo de ffnn aplicable al estudio de la neología. El método tiene en cuenta el periodo neológico en el que las UULL se propagan y la dispersión cronológica, textual y temática que manifiesta dicha propagación. Finalmente, proponemos la categorización de las UULL recientes en las categorías de ocasionalismo, neologismo y lexicalización.
Situación y distribución de la brucelosis bovina en la provincia de Formosa, Argentina
Authors: Elias Iris C. , Viola María N. , Russo Anna M. , Lozina Laura A. , Signorini Marcelo L.
Published: December 2023

The aim of this study was to update the epidemiological information of brucellosis in the province of Formosa, Argentina, based on records from the Research and Transfer Centre during the 2018-2021 period. In total, 151 218 samples of bovine sera from 1953 establishments in the province of Formosa were serologically analysed. Data analysis was done using logistic regression. The presence of spatial association clusters for populations with heterogeneous distribution was evaluated by scanning a data group less than 50% of the population at risk. The distribution of herds positive for brucellosis was assumed as a Bernoulli distribution. The prevalence of bovine brucellosis was 0.88%, while that of herds positive for brucellosis was 17.1%. The intra-herd prevalence was 5.73% (95% CI 0.34-24.18%). In 2018, a prevalence of 0.44% was observed with increases in 2019 (1.77%) and 2021 (0.52%). The spatial analysis identified four significant clusters, two of them with a higher risk of developing the disease and two with a lower risk, presenting Relative Risk (RR) values of 3.92, 30.13, 0.02 and 0.014, respectively. The disease continues to be present in the province with high prevalence, concentrating in the central and eastern areas of the province of Formosa.
Variación del diámetro y porcentaje de medulación en la fibra de alpacas Huacaya (Vicugna pacos)
Authors: Olarte D. Ceferino U. , Calsin C. Bilo , Oros B. Oscar , Ormachea V. Edwin
Published: December 2023

To identify variations in fibre diameter in the type of medullation in Huacaya alpacas from the La Raya Experimental Centre, Puno; 6 g of fibre from the left side of the middle ribcage of 190 alpacas were collected, considering the factor sex (males: 89; females: 109) and age group (I: 1-2; II: 3-4; III: 5-6). ; IV: 7-8; V: 9-10 years). The variables considered included non-medullated fibres, with fragmented medulla, continuous medulla, discontinuous medulla and strongly medullated fibres with their respective percentages. The fibres were analysed using FIBER MED equipment and the evaluation of the percentages were subjected to Bliss angular transformation to obtain arcsine values. A 2x5 factorial arrangement was used under a completely randomized design. Also, Spearman correlation was determined. The average fibre diameter (AFD) increased with age (p<0.05). The percentage of total medullated fibres (TPM) increased from 34.79% in the 1-2 years group to 74.72% at 9-10 years (p<0.05) and the percentage of non-medullated fibres (NFM) decreased from 65.69 to 25.60% (p<0.05). The most notable correlations were between TMP and AFD (r=0.883) and between FNM and AFD (r=-0.883). It is concluded that in Huacaya alpacas the diameter of medullated fibres is greater than that of non-medullated fibres, whereas the percentages of medullated fibres are greater than those of non-medullated fibres.
To the biography of Oleksandr Mykhaylovych Shumlynsky (1748–1795)
Authors:   Sumy State University, Vasyliev Yu.К. , Vasyliev K.К. ,   Sumy State University
Published: December 2023

Fragments of archival documents are presented in the work for the first time. They not only confirm and clarify a number of dates in the biography of Professor Shumlyansky, but also provide new facts that allow us to more fully illuminate his life and activities. The documents, which are introduced into scientific circulation, present information for 11 years of O.M. Shumlyansky’s life (1773–1784). a) 1773, March 12, he was admitted to the hospital school at the Marine Hospital; b) 1776, September 5, he became a doctor and was appointed to the service in the same hospital; c) 1777, August 21, he was dismissed from service; d) 1783, August 7. A passport was issued to him in Vienna for travel to St. Petersburg; e) 1783, August 27. This date marks the announcement of Professor J. F. Lobstein with a list of his students who defended their doctoral theses in 1782/83, and Shumlyansky was named among them; f) 1784, May 23, he submitted a request to the State Medical Board for permission to practice medicine; g) 1784, June 5, he was examined by the State Medical Board, which found him worthy of conducting medical practice and of being accepted into the service; h) 1784, June 6 — a decree was signed allowing him to practice medicine; i) 1784, June 9 (?), he was sworn in; j) 1784, October 28, he submitted a request to the State Medical Board to accept him as a lecturing doctor at the hospital school at the Moscow General Hospital.
Terminology of medical applications of digital realities
Authors:   Danylo Halytskiy Lviv National Medical University, Petrov V.F.
Published: December 2023

Digital realities include virtual, augmented, mixed and mediated reality, as well as the collective concept of extended reality. The rapid progress is theoretical advances and practical applications of these technologies can complicate the interpretation of the relevant terms, especially when they are used in medicine. The article discusses some issues of the emergence and formation of virtuality and virtual reality technologies. Medical interpretations and applications of various types of digital realities are considered. The relationship between digital realities within the concepts of extended reality and all realities is studied. Special attention is paid to the issue of different approaches to the definition of augmented and mixed reality.
VuFind: an open solution for integrating library collections
Authors:   Institute of Software Systems NAS of Ukraine, Proskudina G.Yu. , Kudim K.O. ,   Institute of Software Systems NAS of Ukraine, Reznichenko V.A. ,   Institute of Software Systems NAS of Ukraine
Published: December 2023

The article discusses the VuFind system as an open solution for effective integration of library collections. VuFind is a powerful search interface designed to improve access to a variety of resources, including books, articles, journals, scientific reports, and other materials. The authors discuss the key features of VuFind, such as flexible customization, search capabilities, metadata support, and integration with various data sources. They emphasize the role of VuFind in simplifying search for users and optimizing the management of collections from different libraries. VuFind provides an open and available solution for building modern library systems, facilitating effective integration and increasing user satisfaction.
Simulating of human physiological supersystems: modeling of kidney and bladder functions
Authors:   Institute of Software Systems NAS of Ukraine, Grygoryan R.D. , Degoda A.G. ,   Institute of Software Systems NAS of Ukraine, Lyudovyk T.V. ,   Institute of Software Systems NAS of Ukraine, Yurchak O.I. ,   Institute of Software Systems NAS of Ukraine
Published: December 2023

A quantitative model describing the functions of human kidney and bladder is created. The model is realized and tested as an autonomous C# software module (SM) functioning under given dynamic input characteristics. Finally, SM will be incorporated into our specialized general software capable of simulating the main modes of human integrative physiology, namely, interactions of physiological super-system (PSS). The model of the kidney describes mechanisms of blood filtration in Bowman’s capsule, reabsorption in collecting tubules, as well as the central renin-angiotensin system mechanism. The model of the bladder describes the dynamics of its filling and periodic emptying. Each act of bladder emptying is initiated by a signal generated by the brain in response to afferent impulse patterns from the bladder’s mechanoreceptors. Models have been tested using algorithms that design scenarios, including simulation of either short-time or long-time (hours or days) observations. Input data include different combinations of pressure in renal afferent arterioles, osmotic, and oncotic blood pressures. Output data includes dynamics of primary urine, final urine, bladder volume, urine pressure, mechanoreceptors’ activity, renin production velocity, blood renin concentration, angiotensin2 production velocity, and blood angiotensin2 concentration, as well as blood albumin and sodium concentrations. Both student-medics and physiologists interested in providing theoretical research can be users of SM.
Relendo Niceia (325). Uma pincelada teológica sobre os impactos do Primeiro Concílio Ecumênico e da Sinodalidade
Authors: Bosch Iosif  Leandro
Published: December 2023

O sínodo de Niceia foi convocado durante o ano 325 para tratar sobre a heresia ariana que há muito atormentava a Igreja. Este artigo tem o objetivo de discutir algumas perspectivas acerca dos impactos do Primeiro Concílio Ecumênico de Nicéia, em um contexto em que a Sinodalidade era a base para o exercício das discussões de cunho teológico-eclesiástico onde a Doutrina e as Verdades da Igreja foram instituídas. Para tanto, as subseções preparam o leitor para uma compreensão do significado de heresia e verdade, seus desdobramentos e reverberações, recortadas por uma dinâmica em que a Tradição, a experiência de fé  e o consenso são orgânicos e traduzem a diversidade na Unidade.  Como resultado, observa-se que as comemorações acerca de Niceia (325)  são um pano de fundo para se olhar para a existência humana com acuidade, verificando que heresias e verdades coexistem em um mundo marcado pela permanente busca do Divino no humano.
Políticas públicas municipais para educação de jovens e adultos no estado da Bahia
Authors: Costa Solange Balisa , Cunha Júnior Adenilson Souza , Biondi Silvana Oliveira
Published: December 2023

O artigo, é recorte de uma pesquisa mais ampla realizada no âmbito da Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia (UESB) (COSTA, 2022), tem como objetivo analisar as políticas públicas municipais para a Educação de Jovens e Adultos no Território do Velho Chico, microrregião de Bom Jesus da Lapa/BA, agregando os municípios de Paratinga, Serra do Ramalho e Sítio do Mato. Para produção dos dados, foi realizada a análise documental, pautada nos Planos Municipais de Educação e em questionários aplicados junto a gestores municipais. O estudo apresenta um paralelo das políticas municipais voltadas para Educação de Jovens e Adultos (EJA), identificadas no Território com a legislação nacional designada para esse campo da educação. Os resultados indicam que, embora existam políticas para a área, o direito à educação para as pessoas jovens e adultas nos municípios pesquisados não se encontra totalmente assegurado, revelando o desinteresse público das gestões para essa modalidade da educação básica.
Currículo e interculturalidade
Authors: Da Silva Tavares Natacha , Madela Angelica , Frasson Jessica
Published: December 2023

Este manuscrito apresenta reflexões a partir de um estudo de revisão que teve por objetivo identificar e compreender o que vem sendo produzido acerca da Interculturalidade no campo educativo, bem como suas possíveis relações com o currículo e com a Educação Física escolar. O estudo de revisão se deu a partir de busca em periódicos que resultou na análise de 47 artigos. Entendemos que a) não existe consenso sobre os conceitos de multiculturalismo e interculturalidade, b) há um empreendimento a fim de superar uma concepção limitada e funcionalista das culturas e das diferenças, c) a interculturalidade tem permeado em alguma medida os documentos e intencionalidades de alguns grupos e setores, mas se mostra ainda sutil nos contextos escolares d) pouca penetração da temática no âmbito da EF escolar, e) discussão sobre currículo na EF com enfoque na seleção/abordagem de conteúdos, f) possíveis impactos das políticas curriculares na EF escolar.
Omotic Lexicon in Its Afro-Asiatic Setting IX: Further Addenda to the Omotic Roots with *b- + Sibilants (Part 2)
Authors: Takács Gábor
Published: December 2023

The paper constitutes part of a long-range series aiming, step by step, to identify the inherited Afro-Asiatic stock in the etymologically little explored lexicon of the Omotic (West Ethiopia) branch of the Afro-Asiatic family displaying the least of shared traits among the six branches of this macrofamily, which suggests a most ancient Omotic desintegration reaching far back to the age of post-Natufian neolithic.
Challenges of Administering COVID-19 Vaccine in Some Selected States of Northeast Nigeria
Authors: Sambo Usman , Ibrahim Suleiman , Mohammed Musa
Published: December 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has successfully registered itself among the league of global epidemics that the world is currently battling. The virus, which emerged in December 2019 in China, quickly spread worldwide, paralysing socioeconomic, political, and cultural activities around the globe. Nigeria is one of the African countries that is most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, especially socioeconomically and politically. Although the pattern of spread in the country indicates a higher incidence in the South than in Northern Nigeria, some factors made the case in Northern Nigeria an interesting study. The study is an examination of the challenges that influenced the process of administering the COVID-19 vaccine in Northeast Nigeria. The study used a quantitative phenomenological study as a methodology. Data were collected from selected informants with relevant and valuable information on the subject matter in the area of study. The data obtained were analysed and interpreted using content analysis. Culture, religion, and perception, in addition to the attitude of the political class, all contributed to the negative perception of COVID-19 as a pandemic and its vaccine as a preventive measure. Most of the inhabitants of Northeast Nigeria are found to have harboured negative thoughts against the Virus and its vaccination because of some reported cases of side effects and the way the politicians turned the pandemic into a racket of money-making. The study recommends, among others, that royal fathers, religious clerics, and opinion moulders should be rigorously engaged in a massive campaign to disabuse all negative perceptions and to convince the populace on safety and prevention.
Dawah in the Digital Age: Utilizing Social Media for the Spread of Islamic Teachings
Authors: Jima’ain Muhammad Talhah Ajmain
Published: December 2023

In the digital age, the potential of social media as a powerful tool for the dissemination of religious teachings is paramount. Dawah, the process of conveying religious values to align a Muslim's behavior with the principles of Islam, offers a means to promote Islam as a religion of mercy and guidance for all of humanity. Dawah involves several key elements, including the da'i (the one conveying the message), maddah (the content), thariqah (the method), washilah (the medium), and mad'u (the recipient), all working together to achieve the ultimate goal of Dawah: to bring about happiness in this world and the Hereafter. The purpose of Dawah is to foster understanding, awareness, appreciation, and recognition of Islam, as exemplified by the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). In the modern era, social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp have emerged as powerful tools for spreading the message of Islam without constraints of time and space, providing an excellent opportunity to reach a diverse global audience and promote Islamic teachings effectively. This study employed qualitative research methods, including content analysis, to assess the effectiveness and reach of Dawah efforts through social media, shedding light on the significant role of these platforms in contemporary religious communication.
A Comprehensive Literature Review on the Role of Religion in Public Policy
Authors: Septiadi Muhammad Andi
Published: December 2023

This comprehensive literature review explores the intricate and multifaceted relationship between religion and public policy. Drawing from an extensive body of scholarly works, this review critically analyzes the influence of religious beliefs, institutions, and actors on the formulation and implementation of public policies across various societies and historical contexts. It examines the evolving dynamics of this relationship, delves into key theoretical frameworks, and assesses empirical findings to elucidate the complex interplay between religion, politics, and policy-making. By synthesizing existing research, this article offers insights into the enduring debates, controversies, and nuances surrounding the role of religion in shaping public policies and contributes to a deeper understanding of this pivotal intersection in the modern world.
The Evolution of Religious Influence on Policy: A Review of Historical and Contemporary Studies
Authors: Sule Babayo
Published: December 2023

This review employs a systematic research method to explore the dynamic relationship between religion and policymaking, tracing its historical roots and examining its contemporary manifestations. It delves into the evolving ways in which religious beliefs, institutions, and ideologies have impacted public policy throughout history, shedding light on their enduring influence in shaping governance and societal norms. By synthesizing historical and contemporary studies through a rigorous analytical framework, this review offers a comprehensive overview of the intricate interplay between religion and policy. It provides valuable insights into the ongoing dialogue between faith and governance in the modern world, drawing upon a robust research methodology to enhance our understanding of this complex relationship.
ODRA2D – TWO-DIMENSIONAL CASCADE FLOOD MODELLING FOR THE ODRA RIVER – DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATIONS
Authors:   Institute of Meteorology and Water Management – National Research Institute, ul. Podleśna 61, 01-673 Warszawa, Banasiak Robert
Published: December 2023

Aim of the study: Development of new hydrodynamic numerical tools for simulations of the flow in the Odra River valley for the flood hazard assessment and management Material and methods: Use of the MIKE21 software for models building. Geospatial (ArcGis) topographical data processing and analysis for model inputs and outputs. Extensive use of remote sensing data (digital terrain model and orthophoto maps) combined with traditional data sources. Results and conclusions: A cascade of twenty five MIKE21 models was developed to cover a nearly 600 km long section of the Odra River. The models were used in different studies, including: the assessment of flood hazards with regards to various scenarios, the assessment of flooding due to ice jamming and breaks in embankments, the evaluation of the effectiveness of flood mitigating works within the complex Hydrosystem of the city of Wrocław, the verification of historic flood data and stage-discharge relations, and also the verification of design discharges.
Friendship and Flight
Authors: Finnegan-Hill Denise
Published: December 2023

Many films use thematic development to support the narrative, although this has been less prevalent in the modern age of film in which many scores rely on drive over thematic development. One twenty-first-century score that shows great command of thematic development comes from the 2010 animated adventure How to Train Your Dragon. This score, and composer John Powell’s work in general, have been ignored from an academic standpoint despite Powell’s skillful usage of thematic development that rivals that of John Williams. In this article, I compare the dramatic and thematic associations of the themes relating to friendship in Williams’s score for E.T. (1982) and Powell’s score for How to Train Your Dragon. I scrutinize where these themes occur and their narrative import, tracing their development alongside that of the characters. Ultimately, I look at the similarities and differences of each composer’s thematic development to show how Powell’s technique sets him up as the “heirapparent” to Williams.
Jester Hairston’s Film Music Career
Authors: Bland Micah
Published: December 2023

This article aims to introduce the film music community to the life and career of Jester Hairston (1901–2000)—a multitalented Black entertainer who composed, arranged, and conducted choral ensembles for notable film composers throughout the mid-twentieth century. Hairston’s seven-decade Hollywood career began in 1936 as the assistant conductor of the Hall Johnson Choir. Following his tenure with the ensemble, Hairston worked extensively with composer Dimitri Tiomkin for over twenty years. Hairston’s most significant contribution to film music occurred in 1944 when he established the first integrated choir in Hollywood. Later in life, Hairston found success as an actor, appearing in film and television shows such as The Alamo (1960) and Amen (1986–1991), earning him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. As an entertainer Hairston garnered 114 film and television credits (68 as a musician) and published 56 choral works.
Organización y funcionamiento del espacio narrativo en «Tirano Banderas» de Valle-Inclán
Authors: Valles-Calatrava José-R.
Published: December 2023

Este artículo se basa en la distinción metodológica entre lugares, ámbitos de actuación y espacios en los respectivos estratos narrativos de la fábula, trama y discurso. Analiza de forma breve pero integral el funcionamiento del espacio en Tirano Banderas de Valle-Inclán. Sus principales aportaciones son: la definición de su cronotopo y la sintopía, el papel topográfico pero también ideológico y cultural de los lugares y su vinculación con el mapa cognitivo espacial del lector, los ejes de los itinerarios interescénicos de los actores y la forma espacial como técnica de diseño textual, así como las estrategias narrativas de configuración espacial, los distintos tipos de descripciones y la función del espacio dentro de esta novela esperpéntica.
ON THE METASTABLE STATE OF AUSTENITE OF Fe-Ni ALLOYS AND ITS EFFECT ON PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Authors: Zolotarevsky I. , Ol'shanetskii V.
Published: December 2023

ON THE METASTABLE STATE OF AUSTENITE OF Fe-Ni ALLOYS AND ITS EFFECT ON PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Pracuję od rana w tej winnicy i nie krzywduję sobie!
Authors: Bielat Andrzej
Published: December 2023

Professor Kamykowski is a theologian who writes scientific works and literary prose. The novel Agnes, Mathew… and plenty of questions about Church from year 2005 can be classified into these both categories because the story about a priest’s and lecturer’s single week of life was availed as a frame for the summary of his achievements in the field of scientific and practical ecclesiology. Describing his adventures in Cracow and on the way to The Tatra Mountains, Fr. Luke shows the struggle of a concerned priest, an eager apologist and a mystical poet. He bears witness to the priest’s efforts in achieving the virtue of patience indispensable in conducting a dialogue. Especially beautiful are the descriptions of priesthood prayers, that is dialogues with God and with oneself alone. In the last part of the article, I put several of his meditations on Church which occurred to be ecclesiological hymns.
Primary health care: Nurses’ meanings in a Colombian municipality
Authors:   Universidad El Bosque., Bernal-Ordoñez Lina Karina , Corpus-Quiguanás Juliana ,   Universidad del Quindío, Armenia, Colombia., Mondragón-Sánchez Edna Johana ,   Universidad del Quindío, Armenia, Colombia.
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Primary health care is a strategy that involves the different health professionals and other agents in the system who can influence the social determinants that affect human wellbeing. Objective: To know the meanings about primary health care of nursing professionals practicing in this field in a municipality of Colombia. Materials and Methods: Qualitative, exploratory, descriptive study. The research was conducted in a State Social Company (ESE for its acronym in Spanish) that provides primary health care services. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews. The sample consisted of 13 professionals. IRaMuTeQ software was used to help data interpretation. Results: ‘Nurse’ was the most frequent word. The content analyzed was categorized into four classes: ‘Meanings about primary health care’, ‘nursing activities in primary health care’, ‘barriers encountered in primary health care’, ‘primary health care organization and work team’. Conclusions: Primary health care meaning is understood as the entry point of users into the health system and the one responsible for coordinating their passage through other points of the healthcare network according to users’ health needs. In addition, primary health care is understood as the level of care at which essential health actions focused on the early detection of health risks and complications are carried out, so that health interventions can be planned, implemented, and evaluated on that basis.
Environmental sustainability, the forgotten aspect that makes nursing invisible
Authors:   Universidad del Sinú Elías Bechara Zainúm, Cartagena, Colombia., Ruidiaz Gómez Keydis Sulay , Periñan Martínez Ana Sofía ,   Universidad del Sinú Elías Bechara Zainúm, Cartagena, Colombia., Castilla Laurens María Alejandra ,   Universidad del Sinú Elías Bechara Zainúm, Cartagena, Colombia.
Published: December 2023

Scientific publications in research journals have adeptly investigated into topics of considerable interest, rendering nursing care more intricate in the face of increasingly thorough investigations into numerous phenomena. This ongoing exploration contributes significantly to the body of knowledge disseminated within the scientific community. Nevertheless, the advent of the global era has presented nursing with novel challenges that persist from the dawn of history parallel to a lingering shadow obscuring the true essence of the profession. An example is environmental nursing, often overlooked from the lens of social sustainability—a neglect that researchers, as minority groups in a relentless struggle, have sidelined. These challenges align with the dynamic demands imposed by society and the mandates of state and/or governmental parliaments.
GEN-AI: A TRANSFORMATIVE PARTNER IN COLLABORATIVE COURSEDEVELOPMENT
Authors: Nagy Simon , McInnes Richard , Airey Laura
Published: December 2023

As artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools become increasingly integrated into highereducation, universities must reimagine their institutional operations to achieve greaterefficiency, enhance practice, and ensure responsible usage. This paper investigates thepotential of generative AI (gen-AI) as a "partner" in collaborative course development,focusing on the changing dynamics and implications of integrating gen-AI into thedevelopment process. Drawing on a case-study approach that combines education and AIliterature with the authors' experiences as learning designers, we examine the shiftingdynamics of third space professional (TSP) and academic relationships when introducinggen-AI as a partner. We unpack current collaborative course development practices andillustrate how gen-AI can enhance existing processes, create efficiencies, and offer newpossibilities. We also highlight the importance of academic capability-building opportunitiesand address the risks associated with an AI-partnered future. This case study contributes toour understanding of gen-AI's potential in transforming collaborative course developmentand provides practical insights that may positively shape emerging partnerships betweenacademics and TSPs.
Abrasion resistance of milling steel fibre-reinforced ultrahigh-performance concrete
Authors: Wang Hengchang , Chen Baixi , Yang Yibo , Xia Yinggan , Xiao Qifeng , Liu Shaokun , Guo Wenying
Published: December 2023

Ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC) is susceptible to various forms of abrasion during its service life. This study is an investigation of the abrasion resistance of UHPC, focusing on two primary causes of wear: dynamic traffic loads and hydraulic impacts. To enhance the material's resistance to abrasion, milling steel fibres were utilised. For comparative purposes, straight steel fibres and hybrid milling–straight steel fibres were also employed. The protective function of the steel fibres primarily comes into effect once the concrete cover has experienced wear. When subjected to traffic and hydraulic loads, UHPC containing milling fibres exhibited superior resistance, compared with that containing straight fibres, while maintaining favourable workability. Notably, the UHPC incorporating hybrid steel fibres, which form a composite skeleton, owing to the presence of two fibre types, demonstrated even greater effectiveness in resisting external abrasion. Furthermore, the abrasion resistances observed under both traffic and hydraulic conditions displayed a positive linear correlation, with R2 > 0.8. These findings suggest the feasibility of evaluating the material's abrasion resistance under various wearing causes using a single test method. The outcomes of this study hold promise in advancing the development of UHPC and promoting its utilisation in conditions characterised by severe abrasion.
Ad Hoc Tools for Urban Renewal: The San Borja Remodeling in Santiago, Chile, 1967-1976
Authors: Díaz Francisco Javier , Carrasco Gonzalo
Published: December 2023

Conceived, developed, and built in Santiago de Chile between 1967 and 1976, the San Borja Remodeling project was the flagship of the first years of the Urban Improvement Corporation (Corporación de Mejoramiento Urbano, CORMU), a State agency created in 1966 that would become an active actor in the renovation of Chilean cities. Despite the project's significance, not only in terms of its scale and location in the centre of the Chilean capital city but also for having pushed the capacities of both the State and private companies, previous research has not addressed the full variety of tools brought together to carry out a project of this magnitude and ambition. This article describes the complexities of the San Borja project in its development. It argues that the ambition to renovate a central area in the capital city led its designers to shape and rely on ad hoc design and legal tools to make it possible. Rather than imposing a totalizing design for the city, there was a pragmatic approach aimed at developing an incremental urban renewal plan led by the State, far from both centralized planning and neoliberal urbanism.
REGIONAL VOCABULARY IN THE WORKS OF CHINGIZ AITMATOV FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF ENGLISH LINGUOETHNOCULTUROLOGY
Authors:   Osh State University, Nasyrova Maftuna
Published: December 2023

The article is devoted to the study of regional vocabulary in the works of Chingiz Aitmatov from the point of view of the English language. The relevance of this study lies in the fact that this problem has been little studied and arouses universal interest on the part of linguists. Translations of regional words and realities in works of fiction, the concept of regionalism and the expediency of using regional vocabulary in combination with literary language are considered. Nowadays it is very important to understand the importance of using a variety of vocabulary, including regional, in order to fully understand the motives and image of the heroes. The author provides examples of translation of regional vocabulary and realities and features of their translation into English.
ARTISTIC DESCRIPTION OF THE HISTORICAL ERA IN THE NOVEL BY WRITER ORGALCH KYDARBAY (based on the 1st book)
Authors:   Kyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn, Turdubaeva Nazgul
Published: December 2023

The article aims to reveal a brief development of the plot events described on the basis of the 1st book of the novel "Lions of the Mogolistan Forests" by Orgalch Kydyrbai, a famous writer of the Kyrgyz people living in China, and a description of several artistic images in it. The image of the famous Tagai Biya, or Tagai Khan, is depicted as the protagonist of the novel, and the description of several historical images created around him provides an opportunity for the development of the narrative. The psychological thoughts of the heroes of the novel, their purposeful actions, the patriotic courage of the soldiers, and the peculiarities of the description of military equipment that the Kyrgyz khans secretly used against their enemies will be considered in detail. The artistic description of the events in the novel is analyzed in chronological order, a brief description of the events described in this chronological direction is given, personal opinions and linguistic features used in the description by some authors are also mentioned, as well as means of artistic expression, it was proposed to be briefly mentioned. When writing the novel, the writer was able to deeply understand historical information and supplement it with the development of events in the novel, as well as convey it to readers through the psychological thinking of his characters.
PHRASEOLOGICAL EUPHEMISMS WITH A ZOONYM COMPONENT IN THE KYRGYZ AND ENGLISH LANGUAGES
Authors:   International University Ala-Too, Cherikbaeva Nargiza , Ryskulova Ayima ,   Human University
Published: December 2023

The article is devoted to the study of Phraseological euphemisms with a zoonym component in the Kyrgyz and English languages. The main criteria of phraseological euphemisms are considered: contextual connections, specificity of semantics and structure of language units. The most successful ways of creating phraseological euphemisms with a zoonym component in the Kyrgyz and English languages are noted. Zoonym components in the Kyrgyz and English languages are distinguished by a special mental natural association that unites people with the animal world, which is based on a deep connection between the evaluation of semantics and biological signs of animals. The animals in the phraseological euphemisms is its semantic center, and it is in it where lies the basic metaphorical meaning that gives the meaning to the whole expression. The Kyrgyz and English phraseological euphemisms with the zoonym component fund are rich and diverse. Kyrgyz language has a large number of bright expressions throughout its history, its phraseology being its treasury. Phraseological units reflect the history and culture of a nation, the mode of life and consciousness. These units represent a significant, widely used layer of vocabulary, among which phraseological units containing animal names are of particular interest.
PROBLEMS OF IMPROVING THE SYSTEM OF ASSESSMENT OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE OF STATE CIVIL SERVANTS OF THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC (ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE POLICY OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION OF THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC)
Authors:   Kyrgyz State Technical University named after Ishak Razzakov, Akunov Aalybek , Kenzhematova Kiyal ,   Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic
Published: December 2023

In this scientific work, topical issues aimed at training future civil servants of the Kyrgyz Republic in their specialty, personality formation, and improving the professional experience of civil servants are considered. This was the first time that a study was conducted in which important issues were studied, as well as relevant and meaningful suggestions were made for use in the near future. The institution of public service will undoubtedly have a direct impact on the development of the state. Therefore, in order to improve the policy of public administration, to promote the development of the state, it is possible to prepare public civil servants before entering the specialty, that is, within the framework of higher education, at least at the general level, and prepare them for further planning, contributing to the improvement of their future professional experience.
TRANSFORMATION OF SOCIAL AND POLITICAL LIFE OF THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC (between 1991 and 2005)
Authors:   Bishkek State University named after K.Karasaev, Arzymatova Anarkul
Published: December 2023

In this article, transformation theory was used to study and understand the development of social and political life. Transformation – acquisition of the political system, change of political standards and values, radical structural changes aimed at achieving a qualitatively new state of the system. Until the middle of the 20th century, the term “transformation” was not used in the social sciences. Transformation does not mean the vector of changes – it can be progressive, regressive or complex in nature. In a transforming society, there are no stable relationships between elements, so it is almost impossible to predict the consequences of changes, and the risk of making mistakes is high. The period of reconstruction in social development is a special historical system. In other words, the progress of social and political life is related to the peculiarities of historical development and political situation. Independent Kyrgyzstan has chosen the democratic direction of development since the first years of sovereignty. Studying the development of the social and political life of Kyrgyzstan between 1991 and 2005 is the demand of the moment.