bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Muse of Astronomy
Authors: Knishkowy Noah
Published: May 2024

The ancient Greek Muses were deities credited with divine inspiration of poets and others, enabling those mortals to create great works in their field. This inspiration, sometimes temporary and sometimes permanent, could either grant an individual a divine level of talent, or give access to knowledge that was otherwise unknowable, all in order to enhance the mortal’s craft. Divinely inspired creation was generally perceived as a collaborative process, involving contribution by both the mortal (accumulating skill and knowledge over their lifetime) and the Muse (granting divine inspiration). With 9 Muses, each overseeing a different realm, it may seem surprising that astronomy (manifested as the goddess Urania) is included alongside arts such as epic poetry, tragic theater and choral music. However, upon further examination of both primary and secondary sources, the boundary between art and science that exists in the present day was not present in ancient Greek society. Instead, realms of knowledge as diverse as astronomy, history, and dance were thought to involve both reason and creativity, represented by mortal technical skill and divine inspiration, respectively. Only with both elements, believed the ancient Greeks, could a mortal produce something truly great.
Informe acerca de membrana pupilar persistente bilateral en una paciente adolescente
Authors: Vaio María J.
Published: May 2024

Se informa el caso de una paciente de 14 años que concurre al Servicio de Oftalmología motivada porsu baja agudeza visual con su corrección aérea. Al examen se detecta una membrana pupilar persistente bilateral. Se describen el cuadro clínico, su origen embriológico y los diferentes tratamientos posibles según sus diferentes niveles de gravedad.
SOME ASPECTS OF THE LEGAL REGULATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY FOR THE DISABLED
Authors: Muratova Elmira Muratovna
Published: May 2024

Social protection of persons with disabilities is part of the internal policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which is fully reflected in national legislation. The need for close attention to this category of citizens on the part of the state is equally due to their high number, objective limitations of their opportunities for full participation in the life of society, to work and to self-service. The author defines the basic principles of the formation of state policy in relation to this category of citizens. The ratification by the Republic of Kazakhstan of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities makes it possible to fully guarantee the protection and development of socio-economic and other rights of persons with disabilities. The adoption of this Convention served as a basis for further improvement of legislative and practice-oriented activities in the field of socio-economic protection of persons with disabilities. The author analyzes the normative and legal support of the modern system of social protection of persons with disabilities and provides some of its contradictions with the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The author focuses on the gaps and contradictions existing in the normative legal acts regulating the issues of social security of persons with disabilities. The gaps relate to the issues of individual mobility of persons with disabilities, drug provision, sanatorium treatment and technical equipment. Based on the results of the analysis and research, the author proposes to make amendments and additions to the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan «On Social Protection of disabled people in the Republic of Kazakhstan», the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan «On the health of the people and the health system» and the Order of the Minister of Health and Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan «On some issues of rehabilitation of disabled people».
As práticas avaliativas no contexto do Saeb e suas implicações na constituição da subjetividade e do trabalho docente
Authors: Morais Joelson de Sousa , Pereira Francisca Eudeilane da Silva
Published: May 2024

Este texto trata de uma pesquisa bibliográfica que entrelaça políticas educacionais, currículo escolar e avaliação educacional no contexto do Sistema de Avaliação da Educação Básica (Saeb). O objetivo geral foi compreender as implicações da avaliação externa do Saeb produzidas na prática pedagógica de professores(as) do 5º ano do Ensino Fundamental, em experiências que antecedem a aplicação da prova e que vêm repercutindo intensamente no seu ritmo de trabalho, nos sentimentos de afetação, influenciando, sobremaneira, na constituição da subjetividade docente. Os resultados elucidam que a narração de experiências cotidianas docente representa uma potente via de tessituras curriculares possíveis, que privilegiam a construção de saberes e conhecimentos pautados por uma racionalidade instituinte de formação, para além das lógicas hegemônicas dos sistemas de avaliação que acontecem nas escolas públicas da Educação Básica.
LÍNEAS PARA EL ESTABLECIMIENTO DE UN CÓDIGO DEONTOLÓGICO PARA LA INSPECCIÓN DE EDUCACIÓN
Authors: Lozano Salinas José María
Published: May 2024

En la celebración del 175 aniversario de la creación del cuerpo de Inspectores de Educación se presenta la oportunidad de ofrecer unas líneas del que desarrollar, desde la normativa básica, un código deontológico para sus miembros. El autor presenta esta propuesta abierta y que plantea que deberá ser consensuada y asumida personalmente y por cada unidad de gestión como herramienta para fortalecer los criterios de gobernanza y el compromiso con la calidad del sistema educativo, último objetivo de la labor de los inspectores de educación, que es finalmente trabajo para fortalecer el futuro de la sociedad.
Desde una investigación personal y con la consulta de las fuentes pertinentes de carácter normativo, académico, histórico y comparado se presenta una propuesta de ocho líneas sobre las que construir tanto un código deontológico, como su correspondiente código de conducta.
Aunque la intención es dotar de estabilidad temporal a la propuesta, como elemento fundamental del denominado como ADN de la Inspección de Educación, no se nos escapa que la propia Inspección tiene como finalidad servir a la sociedad, en constante proceso de progreso y readaptación, por lo que la propuesta, que consideramos coherente en este momento, debe ser objeto de evaluación y podría ser susceptible de ampliaciones o ajustes. En este sentido nos remitimos a la afirmación de González Vila (2000, p. 85), «la Inspección será sustancialmente la misma o no será».
ALGUNAS SEMEJANZAS Y SINGULARIDADES DE LAS INSPECCIONES DE EDUCACIÓN EUROPEAS DESDE SU NACIMIENTO HASTA HOY
Authors: del Castillo Blanco Laura
Published: May 2024

La profesionalización y secularización de las inspecciones de educación en Europa se produce de manera escalonada, iniciándose en Países Bajos y Francia a principios del siglo XIX y consolidándose en la práctica totalidad de los países a lo largo de los últimos dos siglos. Durante estos 225 años de historia de la inspección de educación en Europa, las finalidades de la inspección, las responsabilidades de los inspectores y las formas de organizar sus tareas presentan similitudes y variaciones dependiendo tanto de los diferentes momentos históricos, como de las características de los países, o incluso regiones, donde existen inspecciones de educación. Con este artículo se pretende, en primer lugar, hacer un breve recorrido por las inspecciones de educación de los diferentes países europeos, aportando algunos datos relevantes sobre los cambios que han determinado la finalidad de la inspección escolar desde sus inicios hasta nuestros días y, por otro, detallar y reflexionar sobre la variedad de profesionales que ejercen la inspección en los establecimientos docentes y sobre algunas de las tareas que desempeñan en los diferentes países del continente europeo.
Կիլիկիայի դասերը. մաս հինգերորդ / CILICIA LESSONS։ PART FIVE
Authors: GALSTYAN Hamazasp
Published: May 2024

Due to its geographical location, the Armenian state of Cilicia was located at the intersection of land
and sea trade routes East-West. In other words, it played the role of a transit hub and therefore, in the
context of the construction and implementation of the economic policy of the principality, and then the
kingdom, this factor was considered the most important.
During this period, the main port of trade routes connecting the East with European states and
cities across the Mediterranean Sea became Cilician Aias, the economic importance of which was assessed both from a geopolitical and military-political point of view.
As a crossroads, the role of Cilician Armenia became more valuable during the period of the Crusades, when the Mediterranean route began to transport soldiers participating in hostilities and the
cargo necessary for their existence (food, weapons, ammunition). A number of Italian states, known for
their merchant fleets (Venice, Genoa), as well as merchant groups of southern French cities (Marseille,
Narbonne, Montpellier) were very interested in the uninterrupted operation of this sea route.
The fifth part of the series of articles examines the economic policy implemented by Cilician Armenia, based on the fact that in this period the geopolitical, military and economic processes of the
West-East were aimed at forming new rules of the “game”. At the same time, an attempt was made to
reveal the strategic and tactical steps arising from the foreign and domestic economic policies pursued
by the state, their direction and target accents, highlighting both positive and negative experiences.
Քաղաքացիություն՝ ներդրումների միջոցով. ծուղա՞կ, թե՞ բացառիկ հնարավորություն / CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT: TRAP OR EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY?
Authors: PAKHLYAN Anna
Published: May 2024

Each country has its own laws and approaches to citizenship that differ significantly from each other.
Along with global developments, even passports and citizenship are often turned into business and
a bargaining object. Through large investments, donations or the purchase of expensive real estate by
private individuals, it is possible today to acquire citizenship or, as it is called more branded, a "golden
passport" in many European or Latin American countries, enjoying a wide range of privileges and powers. However, the attractiveness of such investment schemes also carries serious risks, with countries
becoming targets for corruption risks and money laundering.
Արդյո՞ք բավարար են կենսաթոշակային ֆոնդերի եկամտաբերությունները/ ARE PENSION FUND RETURNS SUFFICIENT?
Authors: AGHABEKYAN Edgar
Published: May 2024

Mandatory pension funds are institutions that solve an important social problem. They have the
function of paying future pensions to participants through the funded part of the pension system. For
this reason, society is sensitive to fluctuations in fund returns, and they become the subject of widespread debate. The author tried to trace changes in the profitability of mandatory pension funds during
2014-2023. The paper attempts to evaluate the risk-weighted returns of funds, estimate real returns,
and compare them with the returns of other financial market instruments such as government bonds
and deposits.
ՀՀ մարդահամար 2022. մտահոգիչ թվեր / 2022 POPULATION CENSUS OF THE RA: ALARMING FIGURES
Authors: BULANIKYAN Vahe
Published: May 2024

The paper examined several key indicators of the 2022 population census in the Republic of
Armenia. It is noted that the rate of decline in the permanent and existing population of the Republic
of Armenia is of particular concern. Between 2001 and 2022, there were also negative changes in the
age and sex composition of the existing population. In particular, the population under the age of 30
in 2022 decreased by approximately one-third (34%) compared to 2001. The population within the age
group from 30 to 54 declined by about 10% on average. The opposite situation is observed in the age
group of individuals over 60 years. During this period, the population over 60 years of age almost
doubled (191%) and amounted to about 25.1% of the existing population. According to the results of the
2022 census, about 45% of women in the age group from 20 to 34 years old have never had children,
which proves that the average reproductive age of women is gradually increasing.
Effect of Swimming Free 50 Meters for Males on Calcium Levels and Some Enzymes of Thyroid and Parathyroid Gland
Authors: Gorgees Shatha Hazim
Published: May 2024

Study purpose. This study aimed to investigate the effect of swimming free 50 meters on calcium levels and activities of some key enzymes involved in calcium metabolism in males.
Materials and Methods. Eleven healthy male adults were selected to participate in the study. They freely swam 50 meters daily for four weeks. A one-group pretest-posttest design was used to evaluate the effect of the swimming intervention on markers of calcium metabolism. Measurements were taken for participants before and after swimming. Fasting blood samples were collected before and after swimming to measure serum calcium levels as well as the activities of alkaline phosphatase (ALP), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), 5'-nucleotidase, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and parathormone (PTH) by standard enzymatic methods.
Results. After four weeks of swimming free 50 meters daily, serum calcium levels showed a statistically significant increase compared to baseline (p < 0.05). The activities of ALP, AST, and ALT were significantly higher post-intervention (p < 0.05 for all enzymes). There were no significant changes in 5'-nucleotidase, TSH, and PTH activities.
Conclusions. The results indicate that swimming free 50 meters daily for four weeks increases serum calcium levels, likely through enhanced bone resorption as suggested by the elevated activities of ALP, AST, and ALT. However, there were no significant effects on thyroid and parathyroid functions as assessed by TSH and PTH.
Research of the Power Consumption System Coal Mine
Authors:   NPJSC «Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University», N. Nazarbayev Avenue, 56, Karaganda, Kazakhstan, AVDEYEV Leonid , KAVERIN Vladimir ,   NPJSC «Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University», N. Nazarbayev Avenue, 56, Karaganda, Kazakhstan, SYCHEV Yuri ,   Saint Petersburg Mining University of Empress Catherine II, Vasilyevsky Island, 21 Line, 2, Saint Petersburg, Russia, TELBAYEVA Shynar ,   NPJSC «Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University», N. Nazarbayev Avenue, 56, Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Published: May 2024

The article is devoted to the study of information sources of the power consumption system of a coal mine. All parameters and the state of structural elements of the power supply network can serve as sources of information. The process of transmitting information about these functional changes is an information system of the mine distribution network, which can serve as an information base for monitoring and controlling the process of mine power consumption. Other sources of information are daily schedules of electrical load for power supply centers, energy-intensive installations and the mine as a whole. Obtaining quantitative characteristics of information sources of the coal mine power consumption system is the main task of the conducted research
Development of an Efficient Maximum Power Point Tracking Controller for a Photovoltaic System
Authors:   NPJSC «Al-Farabi Kazakh National University», Al-Farabi Avenue, 71, Almaty, Kazakhstan, KUTTYBAY Nurzhigit , YESSEN Begim ,   NPJSC «Al-Farabi Kazakh National University», Al-Farabi Avenue, 71, Almaty, Kazakhstan, KOSHKARBAY Nursultan ,   NPJSC «Al-Farabi Kazakh National University», Al-Farabi Avenue, 71, Almaty, Kazakhstan, ZHOLAMANOV Batyrbek ,   NPJSC «Al-Farabi Kazakh National University», Al-Farabi Avenue, 71, Almaty, Kazakhstan, BOLATBEK Askhat ,   NPJSC «Al-Farabi Kazakh National University», Al-Farabi Avenue, 71, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Published: May 2024

A method is presented to improve the performance of off-grid photovoltaic systems using a battery charge controller equipped with solar panel maximum power point tracking (MPPT) technology. Today, the MPPT controller is an effective technology that ensures the ideal functioning of solar panels by searching and selecting the optimal power point. The purpose of the study is to develop and evaluate the performance of a battery charge controller for solar panels based on the maximum power point tracking method. The proposed method uses a perturbation and observation algorithm and tracks the maximum power point based on the current and voltage output characteristics. A DC/DC buck converter was used in the study. The model of the proposed method was implemented in the Matlab Simulink software environment, and the efficiency of the operating algorithm was assessed. In addition, based on this model, an MPPT controller was developed, which was tested in real conditions. The reliability of the proposed method was also assessed. As a result of the study, the effectiveness of the developed system was revealed through a comparative analysis with a commercial battery charge controller
IMPLEMENTASI DIGITALISASI MANAJEMEN USAHA MELALUI DIGITAL MARKETING DAN PEMBUKUAN DIGITAL PADA UMKM BENGKEL VESPA KOTA BANDUNG
Authors: Kuntadi Susinah , Puryati Dwi
Published: May 2024

The aim of this service activity is to provide solutions to the problems faced by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) related to digitalization of marketing and bookkeeping. The method used in this service is digital marketing and bookkeeping training and assistance. The development of the Vespa Workshop MSME business encourages MSME players to carry out records in an orderly manner using existing technology so that MSME players can know with certainty the performance results during a certain period. The profits earned, the amount of inventory available, payment of salaries on time, maintenance of assets are things that must be considered when the business grows. Apart from that, creating a marketplace and utilizing social media are also determining factors for future business success. The result of this community service is the implementation of digital marketing for regular business promotion on Instagram and WhatsApp, improving the quality of service via chatbot and improving bookkeeping and preparing business financial reports. The results of the questionnaire regarding promotional media, financial aspects and service quality showed a score of 91% in the very good category. The implementation of digital marketing and digital bookkeeping has an impact on increasing consumer satisfaction, orderly bookkeeping and increasing sales and profits of partner businesses.
Keywords: Bookkeeping, Digital, Marketing, Media Performance
 Abstrak
Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah untuk memberikan solusi atas permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh pelaku Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) terkait dengan digitalisasi pemasaran dan pembukuan. Metode yang digunakan dalam pengabdian ini yaitu pelatihan dan pendampingan digital marketing dan pembukuan. Berkembangnya usaha UMKM Bengkel Vespa mendorong pelaku UMKM untuk melakukan pencatatan dengan tertib menggunakan teknologi yang ada agar pelaku UMKM dapat mengetahui dengan pasti hasil kinerja selama periode tertentu. Laba yang diperoleh, jumlah persediaan yang ada, pembayaran gaji tepat waktu, pemeliharaan asset merupakan hal yang harus diperhatikan ketika usaha semakin berkembang. Selain itu pembuatan market place dan pemanfaatan sosial media juga merupakan faktor penentu keberhasilan usaha di masa mendatang. Hasil pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini telah diimplementasikannya digital marketing untuk promosi usaha secara rutin di Instagram dan whattaps, peningkatan kualitas layanan via chatbot dan perbaikan pembukuan dan penyusunan laporan keuangan usaha. Hasil kuesioner mengenai media promosi, aspek keuangan dan kualitas pelayanan menunjukkan nilai 91% dalam katagori sangat baik. Implementasi digital marketing dan pembukuan digital berdampak pada peningkatan kepuasan konsumen, tertib pembukuan dan peningkatan penjualan dan laba usaha mitra.
Kata kunci: Digital, Kinerja Media, Pemasaran, Pembukuan
Application of a Three-Stage Procedure for Extracting a Small-Sized Anchor Object on a Noisy Image
Authors: Sotnikov Alexander , Vorobiov Oleg , Udovenko Sergiy , Kobzev Igor , Vlasiuk Valerii , Kurbatov Artem
Published: May 2024

The purpose of the article is to develop a three-stage procedure for identifying an anchor object in a noisy current image. This goal is achieved by determining the sampling threshold levels at which the greatest similarity of the compared images is ensured; development of a procedure for refining the maximum of the decision function by quantizing the current image. The solution to the first problem is based on the formation of a correlation field of radio brightness temperatures and the choice of a sampling threshold. It is proposed to use the cross-correlation coefficient as a criterion for the degree of image matching. The effectiveness of the procedure for selecting a fragment of a reference image is assessed based on the criterion of the probability of selecting a fragment of a reference image. It is shown that image noise can lead to a decrease in the probability of selecting a fragment of a reference image, down to 0.4. It is proposed to refine the maximum of the decision function based on the iteration method. The most significant results are the obtained dependences of the probability of choosing a fragment of the reference image on the threshold value and the signal-to-noise ratio, as well as the analytical relation for the asymptote of this dependence. The novelty of the work lies in the fact that the procedure for forming the decisive function has been further developed. This will significantly improve the operating efficiency of unmanned aerial vehicles, especially in conditions of interference.
Energy Efficiency of the Extrusion Process and its Effect on Output of Biogas during the Fermentation of Maize and Rape Straw
Authors: Zablodskiy Mykola , Klendiy Petro , Dudar Oksana , Babak Denys
Published: May 2024

The purpose of the research is determining the influence of pre-treatment by extrusion of rape and maize straw on the output of biogas and the energy efficient mode of the extrusion process. The set goal is achieved by solving the following problems: pre-treatment of rape and maize straw by grinding and various versions of extrusion; carrying out experimental researches of the fermentation of rape and maize straw in the mesophilic mode of fermentation for 42 days; carrying out numerical modeling to determine the power inputs on the process of extrusion during change the frequency rotation of screw conveyer of the extruder. The most significant results: it was experimentally proven that the output of biogas from rape and maize straw increases when the size of their particles is reduced to a certain value, which is reached after 2-times extrusion, and further reduction of the size of the particles does not give a positive effect and, vice versa, reduces gas release. Extrusion provides not only grinding, but also thermo-baro processing, which additionally grinds lignin-cellulosic raw material. It was determined that the energy efficient mode of operation, the necessary level of pressure and temperature in the die, which exclude the burning of organic raw materials, is ensured at the rotation frequency of screw conveyer of the extruder at 110 r/pm. The significance of the obtained results is that the extrusion with the proposed technological and mode parameters of the extruder can be used as an effective method of pre-treatment of lignin-cellulosic raw material to increase the productivity of bioreactors and biogas output.
Hybrid Active and Passive Cable Contour Shielding of Magnetic Fields of Double-Circuit Overhead Power Lines
Authors: Kuznetsov Borys , Kutsenko Aleksandr , Nikitina Tatiana , Bovdui Ihor , Chunikhin Kostiantyn , Voloshko Olena
Published: May 2024

The purpose of the work is to design a hybrid screen designed to reduce the level of the magnetic field generated by double-circuit overhead power lines, to increase the efficiency of shielding the original magnetic field in residential buildings, to the level of sanitary standards and to reduce the sensitivity of the system to changes in system parameters. To achieve this goal, the structure of a hybrid screen was determined, consisting of a double contour active and a cable contour passive part. The developed hybrid screen is characterized by increased efficiency in reducing the magnetic field of industrial frequency. Designing a hybrid screen comes down to solving a minimax vector optimization problem, in which the vector objective function is calculated based on solution to Maxwell's equations in a quasi-stationary approximation using the COMSOL Multiphysics software package. The solution to the minimax vector optimization problem is calculated based on multi-particle swarm optimization algorithms from Pareto-optimal solutions taking into account binary preference relations. During the design of the hybrid screen, the coordinates of the spatial location of the two compensation windings, as well as the magnitude of the currents and its phases in the windings of the active screen, were calculated. The important results are theoretical and experimental studies on the effectiveness of the designed hybrid magnetic field shield generated by double-circuit overhead power lines. The significance of the results obtained lies in the fact that practical recommendations are given for a reasonable choice of the spatial arrangement of two shielding windings of a robust system of hybrid shielding of the magnetic field generated by double-circuit overhead power lines.
Modeling and Experimental Study of the Inrush Current of a High-Temperature Superconducting Transformer
Authors: Manusov Vadim , Ivanov Dmitry , Ivanova Elena
Published: May 2024

Inrush current in high-temperature superconducting (HTS) transformers is a little-studied phenomenon. After connecting to the power grid, a current flow through the windings which exceeding the critical current value of the superconducting tape. It may cause significant overheating and thermal damage of winding. The purpose of the study is to develop a mathematical model for calculating inrush current pulses in a HTS transformer and its verification by physical experiments. To achieve the goal of the study, a mathematical model has been developed that accurately represents the electromagnetic and thermal transient processes after HTS transformer is turned on at idling or under load. The model considers the critical parameters of the HTS tapes, the process of heating and cooling of the windings, quench characteristics, and the electrical and magnetic parameters of the transformer. Good compliance of the experimental results and mathematical modeling with a deviation of 1.99 % allowed us to verify the model. The most important result is the creation of a mathematical model of the HTS transformer at the moment of connecting to power grid. This model represents the temperature changing of the windings during the loss of superconductivity. The developed model can be used in the analysis and modeling of inrush current in designed and operating HTS transformers for any power. The obtained results are significant for determine the optimal starting characteristics, geometric and electrical parameters of HTS transformers. The proposed methods for reducing the inrush current ensure safe and reliable operation of the HTS transformer when switched on at idling or under load.
Application of Object Contrast for Forming Images Used in Technical Vision Systems for Navigation of Mobile Robots
Authors: Tymochko Oleksandr , Boichenko Oleksii , Zakirov Serhii , Holovniak Dmytro , Dmitriiev Oleh , Padalka Ivan
Published: May 2024

The purpose of the article is to substantiate the feasibility of using object contrast as an informative feature for the formation of images used in technical vision systems. This goal is achieved by studying the dependence of the contrast of objects in images on the viewing geometry and determining the conditions under which the greatest similarity of the compared images is ensured. The solution to the first problem is based on the presentation of reference information about sighted objects, taking into account the navigation parameters of mobile robots. By modeling in the MATLAB software environment for typical viewing conditions, selective images were obtained using randomly selected fragments from Google Earth Pro, the distribution of contrast values and the cross-correlation function of the original and selective images. The influence of viewing angles on the distribution of contrasts and the formation of the decisive function was determined. The studies were performed for viewing angles of -60˚, -80˚ and -90˚ for altitudes in the range from 500 to 600 meters. The most significant result is a model of a set of reference images, taking into account the influence of navigation parameters on the contrast of objects, as well as experimentally established dependences of the distribution of contrasts for typical viewing conditions. The novelty of the work lies in the fact that the procedure for generating images and the decision function using the contrast of objects has been further developed. This will significantly increase the efficiency of selection of objects with insignificant brightness characteristics.
Patient Characteristics of Secondary Metastatic Bone Disease Due to Primary Lung Cancer in Prof. Dr. IGNG Ngoerah Hospital During 2016-2021: A Descriptive Study
Authors: Wiksa Astrayana I Gusti Agung , Astawa Putu
Published: May 2024

Introduction:The purpose of this study was to compare incidence of pathological fracture due to metastatic bone disease associated with type of lung cancer (LC) according to descriptive data in Prof Dr. dr. IGNG Ngoerah Hospital in 2016-2021
Methods: 21 Patients with lung cancer diagnosed between 2016-2021 in Prof Dr. dr. IGNG Ngoerah hospital. Patient’s range of age were 22-81 years old (mean age: 51 yo). Most location of the fracture happened at femur, humerus region. From the pathological examination, we found the type of the lung cancer were Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma (Adenocarcinoma).
Results:There were 6 LC patients with MBD was more than 70 years old is affected and patient under than 70 years old is 15 patients. 11 patients were male have bone metastatic bone disease and 10 patient was female. 11 patients have bone metastatic bone disease at femoral, 10 patients consist of the other location group. 12 patients with non-small cell lung carcinoma, and 9 patient without any pathological result.
Conclusions:There are several factors like a, gander, active smoker, length of lung cancer, serum marker, race, geography, socioeconomic statue that related to metastatic bone disease. But in this study, we just found 4 kind of factors like age, gender, pathological result and kind of lung cancer. A further study can improve the interpretation of the results.

Keywords: Lung cancer, Bone metastatic disease, pathological fracture
Embracing the Radical Cartographies of the Doggy Dérive
Authors: O'Brien Darren
Published: May 2024

Operating at the intersection of fine art walking practice, psychogeography, and critical animal studies, the practice of Deep Canine Topography seeks to reframe the humble act of the walk-ies as a co-authored, multi-species act of making and performing together. This essay offers a snapshot of my current research, drawing on Erin Manning’s concept of relational movement, Andrew Goodman’s gathering ecologies, Tim Ingold’s meshwork, Deleuze and Guattari’s twin concepts of becoming animal and nomadic subjectivity, as developed by Rosi Braidotti and Dorota Golanska, and Roberto Marchesini’s theories of the Creative Animal. In doing so I consider the potential of the ubiquitous dog walk as an act of creative co-becoming.
Apace
Authors: McHugh Susan
Published: May 2024

Researching nonfiction writing about where you call home is one way of appreciating conservation challenges. Living at the edge of the Great North Woods in Maine, I have found this work to be enriched by daily dog walks that cumulatively mark changes across time. Structured as a seasonal cycle, this essay ponders an idiosyncratic collection of evidence of more-than-human comings and goings, witnessed on two feet, accompanied by four more, in the first two decades of the twenty-first century. By writing about encounters with wildlife at close range, I reflect on specific ways in which my reading and dog walking practices together inspire extensions of empathy toward the ineffable relations that structure nature–culture borderlands. Becoming attuned to the critters within and without, betwixt and between house and home through extensions of kinaesthetic empathy, my hope is to model the development of a posthuman ethos through developing a storied appreciation for the elusive, unnamed intimacies of nonhuman neighbourliness that include, but are not limited to, witnessing dying and death.
Horizon/Horse
Authors: Deigaard Lee
Published: May 2024

Photographs and text explore multi-species empathy and loss through a long-term companionate relationship with a significant horse as teacher, collaborator, muse, and beacon. The images were made without request or instruction during acts of reciprocal caretaking and exploration. They record the pauses and accommodations of two bodies within a landscape seemingly unchanging except with the light, seasons, time, perspective, and the infinite amplitude within the daily and familiar, between human and non-human.  The body of the horse becomes actual landscape, imagined landscape, embodied landscape. The text derives from writings made in the horse’s presence.  To approach, to touch another carries a charge– whether of transgression or congruence.  The feeling of close connection in any intimate relationship also carries a sense of deep strangeness and far places. Who bodies are, where and how they occupy the landscape– itself a body– defines relationships. This project considers how (human and non-human) animals experience space and proximity, distance and absence, and how we bond to one another. Our histories and memories, yearnings, inform the through-lines of synchronous connection.
Effect of Public Finance Implications on The Economic Standard of Nigerians: A Longitudinal Study
Authors: E. O. Anderson , Y. D. Dagwom
Published: May 2024

This study examined the impact of the national budget, exchange rates, trade openness, inflation rates, and interest rates on the purchasing power parity and per capita income of Nigeria during the period spanning from 2009 to 2022. Data was gathered from the Central Bank Nigeria and the World Bank. The data was further analyzed using descriptive statistics and Ordinary Least Square methods at a significance level of 5% for the purpose of detailed estimation. Results of the study showed that the national budget, exchange rates, trade openness, inflation rates, and interest rates had significant and positive impacts on Nigeria’s purchasing power parity and per capita income. The results of the study imply that, to increase the purchasing power parity and per capita income of Nigerian citizens, the government should focus on improving the quality of budget execution, ensure exchange rate stability, implement more trade policies that will open the Nigerian market and increase foreign investment, focus on maintaining a low inflation rate, and ensure the stability of
The Impact of Islamic Values on Banks’ ESG Performance
Authors:   The Institute of Middle East, Lee Eun-Kyoung
Published: May 2024

The corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social and governance (ESG) issue has drawn global interest in financial markets. Many theoretical studies argue that Islamic principles connote the CSR and ESG principles as they emphasise socio-economic justice and prohibit the abuse of property. Therefore, the current study aims to empirically examine the impact of Islamic values on banks’ ESG. This study finds that Islamic values and principles play a crucial role in the increase of banks’ ESG performance. In particular, Islamic economy, law and governance, and human and political rights values significantly affect the environmental and social aspects of banks ESG. Secondly, Islamic banks’ ESG performance is more affected by Islamic values.
The Effect of Metacognitive Reading Strategy Instruction on Arabic Learners’ Reading Strategy Use and Reading Comprehension
Authors:   The Institute of Middle East, Mun Ji-Young
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of metacognitive reading strategy instruction on Arabic learners’ metacognitive reading strategy use and reading comprehension. The participants of the study are intermediate Arabic learners in Myongji University and the experimental group was given metacogtnitive reading strategy instruction on planning, monitoring and evaluation strategies. To collect data, metacognitive reading strategy questionnaires and reading comprehension tests were used. The major findings of this study are as follows.
First, the result of pre- and post-metacognitive reading strategy questionnaires indicates metacognitive reading strategy instruction was verified to have a positive effect on Arabic learners’ metacognitive strategy use.
Second, the results reveal that metacognitive strategy instruction improved Arabic learners’ reading comprehension. The difference between the pre- and post-reading comprehension tests in the experimental group was statistically significant while the control group didn't show any statistical difference.
Utility Competition for being a Mediator: Focusing on the Middle East
Authors:   The Institute of Middle East, Kim Eun-Bee
Published: May 2024

Ending the war through negotiations can reduce damage. However, negotiations require a mediator who can solve the problem of distrust. Mediation is effective in countries with smart power that are internationally influential, but it can also expand soft power if the mediation is successful. Although soft power does not provide tangible benefits in the short term, it has the potential in filling in the shortcomings of hard power.
Traditionally, the United States has undertaken mediation missions in Middle Eastern conflicts. However, China, Russia, Qatar, and Egypt are now competing to gain the benefits of mediation as a tool for expanding smart power. Saudi Arabia is even acting as a mediator in offshore conflicts. This can be assessed as a part of efforts by mid-sized countries to expand their smart power in the face of weakening of the United State’ hegemonic power in the region.
Хоррор-видеоигры: экранный страх
Authors: Григорьев С.Л.
Published: May 2024

Статья посвящена исследованию становления жанра хоррор в индустрии современных видеоигр, которые по праву можно считать значительной частью современной экранной культуры. Актуальность поставленной проблемы связана, во-первых, с фактором интенсивной медиатизации всех сфер человеческого бытия, в том числе и культурной универсалии игры, которая становится экранной, виртуальной. Во-вторых, заметные трансформации современной культуры эмоций, связанные с формированием аффективного капитализма и экономики эмоций, заставляют рассматривать новые модусы аффектов, в частности – страха. Автор сосредотачивает внимание на анализе особого поджанра хоррора – постхорроре. В статье проводится сравнительный анализ хоррора и постхоррора на примере различных видеоигр. Хоррор и постхоррор рассматриваются как один из способов проникновения ценностей экранной культуры в сознание современного человека, формирующих особое восприятие виртуальной реальности. В статье показана роль и обозначены функции видеоигр в экранной культуре.
Сделанность специального события в условиях информационного общества
Authors: Герасимов С.В.
Published: May 2024

Современное информационное общество активно использует и трансформирует под свои задачи такой многосторонний инструмент, как специальное событие. Растет рынок ивент-услуг, все больше учебных заведений включает в образовательные программы дисциплины, связанные с проектированием, организацией и проведением специальных событий; увеличивается количество профессий, связанных с организацией специальных событий и стратегическим событийным проектированием в качестве soft-skills, общеобразовательных навыков, обязательных для специалистов с высшим образованием и не только. При этом подход к этому инструменту во многом интуитивный, связанный с исторической памятью и нарративами, опытом применения в индустриальный период, традициями, связанными с обрядами и ритуалами в социально-культурной сфере. В этой связи необходимо выяснить место специальных событий в процессах создания реальностей, отличие «сделанного» специального события от других событий и перспективы развития научного подхода к созданию специальных событий в современных условиях. Для этого в статье рассматривается понятие «сделанности» события в работах исследователей разных периодов, перспективы такого подхода к практическим задачам, которые возникают сегодня перед организаторами. В современных условиях, несмотря на многовековую практику использования специальных событий, они по-прежнему служат триггерами социально-культурных процессов, требуют пристального внимания и исследования. Проблема сделанности применительно к специальным событиям может быть раскрыта с помощью междисциплинарного подхода, связующую роль в котором играет культурология. Культурологический подход, по мнению автора, представляет собой наиболее сбалансированное пространство такого исследования и выработки оптимизированных моделей реализации специального события.
Лев Мономаха – автохтонный вид лесостепной зоны Русской равнины?
Authors: Румянцев Д.Е.
Published: May 2024

Вид лев (Pantera leo L.) включает 9 подвидов, два из которых являются вымершими. Существуют косвенные доказательства существования льва в степной зоне Северного Причерноморья, которые основываются на закономерностях биогеографии и экологии. Существует достоверный письменный источник – «Поучение Владимира Мономаха», доказательная сила которого подтверждена анализом деталей охотничьего поведения льва и данными сравнительного языкознания. Существуют фольклорные данные, которые могут трактоваться как свидетельство борьбы со львом как истребителем скота. Сохранились реалистичные изображения причерноморского подвида льва в скифском и древнерусском искусстве, которые дают основания сближать его морфологию с морфологией азиатского подвида льва. Вымирание популяций данного подвида хронологически совпадает с наступлением малого ледникового периода. Представляют интерес опыты по реинтродукции азиатского подвида льва в степных заповедниках Европейской части России и Украины.
Perfil de Laboratório Urbano do TUC: Barrio 20, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Authors: Guerra Flávia , Nesprias Julia , Ramos-Galvez Alejandra , Turmena Lucas , Sandholz Simone , Roll Michael , Hardoy Jorgelina , Almansi Florencia , Ochagavía Macarena , Almansi Fernando
Published: May 2024

Depois de mais de dois anos de operação, os desafios e as principais conquistas do Laboratório Urbano do TUC estabelecido no Barrio 20 em Buenos Aires, Argentina, fornecem lições valiosas para sustentar as atividades em andamento, acelerar transformações mais amplas e orientar esforços semelhantes em outros lugares: 1. INTEGRANDO A AÇÃO CLIMÁTICA COM PROCESSOS PARTICIPATIVOS EXISTENTES: O LU do Barrio 20 iniciou suas operações de forma relativamente rápida, fazendo uso de estruturas e apoio político pré-existentes, promovendo a colaboração e mantendo a flexibilidade, especialmente face a perspectivas divergentes. A utilização da estrutura de governança participativa já estabelecida pelo PIRU facilitou a introdução de uma perspectiva climática. 2. TRANSFORMANDO MENTALIDADES E ABORDAGENS DE GOVERNANÇA: O potencial transformador da integração da ação climática e do desenvolvimento urbano, especialmente em assentamentos informais como o Barrio 20, depende da localização da agenda climática e da cocriação de um entendimento enraizado nas prioridades locais. Transformar mentalidades e abordagens de governança relacionadas às mudanças climáticas exige o reconhecimento e a construção de pontes entre diferentes tipos de conhecimentos e experiências, bem como a promoção de uma conscientização sobre benefícios que façam sentido para a comunidade. 3. SUSTENTANDO E AMPLIANDO PROCESSOS E RESULTADOS TRANSFORMADORES: Os esforços para iniciar, sustentar e ampliar a transformação devem reconhecer e abordar a natureza multifacetada e onerosa da participação, cultivar novas capacidades e lideranças e promover mudanças de política pública com impacto sistêmico. Compartilhar conquistas dentro e fora do Barrio 20 é vital, assim como garantir compensação financeira para a comunidade e abordar a rotatividade administrativa para assegurar a sustentabilidade a longo prazo dessas iniciativas.
Technical efficiency of factors affecting soybean farming in Tanjab Timur Regency
Authors: Edison Edison  , Dharia Renate
Published: May 2024

This research was carried out with the aim of: Knowing the general description of soybean farming in Tanjab Timur Regency, Analyzing the level of technical efficiency of soybean farming in Tanjab Timur Regency, Analyzing the level of technical inefficiency of soybean farming in Tanjab Timur Regency. The analytical tool used is Stochastic Frontier production function analysis with Cobb- Douglas and calculating the level of efficiency and inefficiency. This research was conducted in Tanjab Timur Regency. The sampling technique was the census method with a sample of 120 farmers. The data used is secondary and primary data. The research results showed that: The condition of the land in the research area is tidal land with an average production of 1,039, The use of production inputs in the research area is technically efficient, reaching 0.767. Socio-economic factors such as age and education variables have no real effect and increase inefficiency while experience variables, number of family members and extension have no real effect, but increase technical efficiency or reduce inefficiency, Simultaneously or partially age, education, experience, number of family members and extension has no real effect on production.
Rezension von: Geyer, Matthias; Nitsch, Edgar; Simon, Theo, Geologie von Baden-Württemberg
Authors: Wolf Reinhard , Geyer Matthias , Nitsch Edgar , Simon Theo
Published: May 2024

Matthias Geyer, Edgar Nitsch und Theo Simon: Geologie von Baden-Württemberg Verlag Schweizerbart Stuttgart 2023 (6., neu bearbeitete Auflage). 638 Seiten, 198 Abbildungen. Hardcover 89 €. ISBN 978-3-510-65526-7
Rezension von: Scheller, Jörg; Neuffer, Jochen, Make Metal small again
Authors: Clostermeyer Claus-Peter , Scheller Jörg , Neuffer Jochen
Published: May 2024

Jörg Scheller/Jochen Neuffer: Make Metal small again. 20 Jahre Malmzeit Verlag W. Kohlhammer Stuttgart 2023. 191 Seiten mit zahlr. Abbildungen. Broschur 20 €. ISBN 978-3-17-043435-6