bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Force-Velocity Profiling During the Braking Phase of Countermovement Jump: Relationship to Eccentric Strength and Validity of the 2-Point Method
Authors: Nishiumi Daichi , Yamaguchi Shota , Kurokawa Takanori , Wakamiya Kazuki , Hirose Norikazu
Published: October 2023

Nishiumi, D, Yamaguchi, S, Kurokawa, T, Wakamiya, K, and Hirose, N. Force-velocity profiling during the braking phase of countermovement jump: Relationship to eccentric strength and validity of the 2-point method. J Strength Cond Res 37(11): 2141–2148, 2023—The aims of this study were threefold: to investigate the force-velocity profile during the braking phase (bFVP) of the countermovement jump (CMJ) and its relationship with other performance indicators, and whether it could be measured using the two-point method. Sixteen trained men performed 6 different loaded CMJs (0%, 32 kg, 60, 80, 100, and 120% body mass), and eccentric strength measurements were determined. Scatter plots were created using the mean force and velocity during the braking phase of each loaded CMJ. The corrected Akaike’s information criterion (AICc) was calculated by fitting linear, quadratic, and cubic regression equations to the bFVP and compared using the 1-way analysis of variance and Bonferroni’s post hoc tests. A correlation analysis was performed between the bFVP and other performance indicators. A bias assessment was performed to validate the 2-point method of the bFVP. The significance level was set at p < 0.05. The AICc in the linear regression equation was significantly lower (p < 0.05) than those in the other regression equations. Significant correlations were found between the slope and theoretical maximum force of the bFVP obtained from the linear regression equation and eccentric 1 repetition maximum. The acceptable condition for bias was met by 0–120%. The bFVP is likely to have a linear relationship and can be associated with eccentric strength. Furthermore, the 2-point method in bFVP has validity.
Power Is More Relevant Than Ascensional Speed to Determine Metabolic Demand at Different Gradient Slopes During Running
Authors: Hingrand Corentin , Olivier Nicolas , Combes Adrien , Bensaid Samir , Daussin Frédéric N.
Published: October 2023

Hingrand, C, Olivier, N, Combes, A, Bensaid, S, and Daussin, FN. Power is more relevant than ascensional speed to determine metabolic demand at different gradient slopes during running. J Strength Cond Res 37(11): 2298–2301, 2023—Trail running is characterized by successive uphill and downhill running sessions. To prescribe training intensity, an assessment of maximal running capacity is required. This study compared 2 uphill incremental tests using the same ascensional speed increment to identify the influence of the slope gradient on performance. Ten subjects (8 men and 2 women) performed 3 incremental exercises on various slope (1%: IT01, 10%: IT10, and 25%: IT25), and the ascensional speed increment was similar between IT10 and IT25 (100 m·h−1 every minute). Gas exchanges, heart rate, and power were monitored continuously during the tests. Similar V̇o
2max levels were observed in the 3 conditions: 68.7 ± 6.2 for IT01, 70.1 ± 7.3 for IT10, and 67.6 ± 7.0 for IT25. A greater maximal ascensional speed was reached in the IT25 (1760 ± 190 vs. 1,330 ± 106 for IT25 and IT10, respectively, p < 0.01). A significant relationship was observed between relative V̇o
2 levels and relative power without any effect of slope. Power should be the parameter used for prescribing training intensity compared with ascensional speed in trail.
Relationship Between Athlete-Reported Outcome Measures and Subsequent Match Performance in Team Sports: A Systematic Review
Authors: Sansone Pierpaolo , Rago Vincenzo , Kellmann Michael , Alcaraz Pedro E.
Published: October 2023

Sansone, P, Rago, V, Kellmann, M, and Alcaraz, PE. Relationship between athlete-reported outcome measures and subsequent match performance in team sports: A systematic review. J Strength Cond Res 37(11): 2302–2313, 2023—Athlete-reported outcome measures (AROMs; e.g., fatigue, stress, readiness, recovery, and sleep quality) are commonly implemented in team sports to monitor the athlete status. However, the relationship between AROMs and match performance indicators is unclear and warrants further investigation. This systematic review examined the relationship between precompetitive AROMs and subsequent match performances of team sport athletes. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, 3 (PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science) databases were systematically searched to retrieve studies investigating the effects or association of AROMs and match: (a) technical-tactical performance (match-related statistics), (b) physical performance, (c) physiological and (d) perceptual demands, and (e) other measures of performance in adult team sport athletes. Quality assessment of included studies was performed using a modified Black and Downs checklist. Fifteen articles representing 289 team sport athletes were included. Mean quality of included studies was 7.6 ± 1.0 (of 11). Across the included studies, 22 AROMs parameters were used, and 16 different statistical approaches were identified. Approximately 11 of 15 studies used nonvalidated AROMs. Overall, associations or effects of AROMs were found consistently for match-related statistics (7/9 studies), whereas results were unclear for physical performances (3/7 studies), perceptual demands (1/2 studies), or other measures of performance (2/4 studies). Considering the importance of key match-related statistics for success in team sports, this review suggests that monitoring precompetitive AROMs has potential to provide valuable information to coaches. However, it is indispensable to validate AROMs questionnaires and to uniform data collection and statistical procedures before substantiated indications to practitioners can be made.
La corrupción como problema de acción colectiva: desnormalización y participación social
Authors: Rodríguez Puerta María José
Published: October 2023

Las estrategias anticorrupción deben abordar los daños sociales causados por la corrupción y fomentar la cooperación ciudadana, en términos de eficacia colectiva. Generalmente una alta percepción de corrupción provoca su normalización, generando tolerancia y el deterioro de los vínculos sociales. Exponer las consecuencias sociales de la corrupción, específicamente las repercusiones negativas sobre los derechos individuales y colectivos, puede contribuir a desnormalizar la corrupción y fomentar la acción colectiva. Tras examinar el vínculo entre percepción y normalización de la corrupción y el posible impacto de la acción colectiva en la desnormalización, se proponen algunas líneas de acción encaminadas a fortalecer vínculos sociales que permitan la regeneración de la confianza social y la participación ciudadana en la lucha contra la corrupción.
Gestión educativa para la promoción de entornos inclusivos en Costa Rica: análisis desde la política educativa
Authors: Chen-Quesada Evelyn , García-Martínez José Antonio , Ruiz-Chaves Warner
Published: October 2023

The educational management implemented by principals is essential to guarantee compliance with educational policies, which are not only an obligation but a conviction in schools wanting to promote inclusive environments and respect for diversity, multiculturalism, comprehensive training, teamwork, creative capacity, abstract thinking, and social entrepreneurship through equitable and accessible coexistence spaces. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the fulfillment of the educational policy on inclusive education from the perspective of educational management. The research implemented a qualitative approach, with the participation of six primary school principals in Costa Rica and used the case study technique through a semi-structured interview. The findings show the existence of situations limiting the application of educational policies, mainly in the promotion of inclusive environments oriented to prejudice-free coexistence respecting diversity, as well as in issues of lifelong learning and institutional transformation as part of the orientations of the country’s public policy in education.
The Importance of Nonnative English Teachers in Costa Rica
Authors: Salazar Jiménez Katherine A. , Calderón Rodríguez Raquel R.
Published: October 2023

In Costa Rican society, learning English has become a valuable tool to increase job opportunities, which has caused more hiring of teachers of this language. However, some institutions manifest preferences toward native teachers being perceived as the ideal tutor with a target model for language learning. Unfortunately, this causes nonnative English teachers (NNESTs) to suffer from discrimination when they are compared to native English teachers (NESTs). This paper aims to raise awareness in society to consider teachers´ competences and qualities when choosing an English educator because teaching requires more than having a high level in the use of the language. In this literature review, it will be able to recognize the benefits of learning English from NNESTs. Additionally, the analysis of related research was used to exemplify some reasons to qualify NNESTs as educators with sufficient competencies to teach. The results from the literature review suggest that NNESTs are more aware of the students’ needs and the importance of providing feedback. Being in the same position as most of their learners allows them to previously recognize the difficulties when learning English. Sharing students’ cultural backgrounds permits NNESTs to teach and guide students regarding their functions as individuals in society
Competencias socioemocionales en el máster de profesorado de secundaria en España
Authors: Herencia Grillo Amalia
Published: October 2023

Secondary education moves on in a more and more complex and changing world, where students’ and teachers’ emotions play a more relevant role. In Spain, the current Official Secondary Teacher Training Master’s Degree, which enables teachers for their future working experience, created after the Ley Orgánica de Educación (LOE) approval in 2006, does not offer any specific contents about the teaching practice, social-emotional competencies or techno-pedagogical tools; at the same time, in the current learning environment, students play a more active role and teachers act as guides or facilitators for that process. This study collects 220 active secondary teachers’ responses about their specific training on these skills and the need to include them in the master’s offer, verifying the training absence and the need for inclusion. These data support the actual use of active methodologies and the theories that urge for the inclusion of social-emotional competencies in teacher’s training. They also pose some ideas on why this competency is essential when working with teenager students in order to improve their future personal and professional life.
Construction of cement composite using walnut shell reinforced with bacterial nanocellulose gel
Authors: Hassanpoor Tichi Ali , Razavi Meysam
Published: October 2023

The effect of nanocellulose on mechanical, physical, and morphological properties of composites made of walnut shell and cement was investigated. The mixing ratio of walnut shell as a lignocellulosic material with cement at three levels (10:90, 20:80, and 30:70) and nanocellulose at three levels (0%, 1%, and 3%, based on dry weight of cement) were considered as the variables. Boards were prepared according to the ISO 11925-2 (2020) specifications for the fire resistance properties and according to the DIN EN 634-1 (1995) specifications for the mechanical and physical properties. Morphological properties of composites and nano distribute were evaluated by scanning electron microscopic (SEM) imaging. The results showed that boards containing nanocellulose increased the mechanical properties compared with cement board without nanoreinforcement. The modulus of rupture, modulus of elasticity, and internal bonding of the boards decreased with increased walnut shell amount, and its maximum value was obtained when using 10% walnut shell. Nanocellulose remarkably reduced the fire resistance of the boards. The results from SEM showed that nanocellulose can fill the pores of the composite and create a uniform structure, and thus improved the strength of the boards.
Improved method to determine standard values of mechanical properties of original bamboo
Authors: Li Jianwei , Liu Pengcheng , Chen Haodi , Cheng Fangjie
Published: October 2023

The standard values of mechanical properties are important performance indexes of original bamboo as a sustainable building material. Such values should be determined by combining the requirement of confidence level and the number of samples. In this paper, systematic tests of longitudinal compression, bending, longitudinal tensile, longitudinal shear, transverse compression, and transverse tensile of bamboo were performed. Based on parametric and non-parametric methods, the influencing factors of the standard values of mechanical properties of bamboo were analyzed. A calculation method and prediction formulas were proposed and the standard values of mechanical properties of bamboo were determined. The results show that the choice of parametric method to calculate the standard value of bamboo strength in the case of a small number of samples may lead to distortion of the results, and the use of non-parametric analysis can effectively reduce the error.
Shattered Minds, Silent Nights: Unveiling PTSD Narratives in Kishwar Desai’s novel “Witness the Night”
Authors: VIDHYA U. , NAGALAKSHMI M.
Published: October 2023

Kishwar Desai’s COSTA first novel award winner, Witness the Night, is thought-provoking and realistic. The story unfolds into a secluded world where the major characters exhibit various aspects of PTSD. Due to gender bias, their family members ignored Sharda, and Durgaey started living in their secretive world. Understanding the magnitude and effects of childhood mistreatment, sexual abuse, and negligence is needed to curtail childhood trauma. As a result of trauma, survivors of childhood sexual abuse will also exhibit psychological, physical, and behavioural symptoms. The coping mechanisms of the characters help in the changing setup of this murder mystery, where the key suspect is a fourteen-year-old heiress.
Extraction, Chemical Composition and Antibacterial Activities of The Essential Oil of Salix Babylonica in Viet Nam
Authors: Phu Hiep Hoang , Chuyen Pham Hong
Published: October 2023

This study investigated the chemical compositions and the antibacterial activities of Salix babylonica essential oils from Viet Nam. The gas chromatography-mass spectrometry system was used to analyze the chemical compositions of essential oils. The antibacterial activities of S. babylonica Eos were determined by using diameter of inhibition zones. The result showed that S. babylonica EOs exhibited antibacterial activity against the tested bacteria in a concentration-dependent manner.
Enhancing The Adsorption Capacity of Commercial Kaolin for Efficient Removal of Lead Ions from Aqueous Solutions
Authors: Abu-Alrub Samer S. , Alyami Bandar A. , Alqarih Alhassan R. , Dunquwah Bader A. , Alhmari Elias A.
Published: October 2023

The sorption of lead ions (Pb+2) from aqueous solutions using commercial kaolin (KC) was investigated. The effects of various factors such as dosage, different pH media, different concentration, and temperature on the adsorption process were investigated. The Langmuir model was determined to fit the Pb+2sorption model on KC. Langmuir model parameters qm, KL, and R2, were found to be 31.2, 0.0014, and 0.9908 mg.g-1 respectively. The qmax of the Pb+2 on KC was 31.2 mg.g-1 at pH 5.7, 500 mg of KC, and 25?C. Free energy (?G), enthalpy (?H), and entropy (?S) were calculated to understand the nature of the sorption  process. Negative ?G, negative ?H, and positive ?S were found to indicate the adsorption process is non-spontaneous, exothermic, and random, respectively. A pseudo-second-order (PSO) model was followed for the adsorption process. The percentage extractions (%ER) found ranged from 102.5- 90.8 % for stimulation mineral water and tap water samples. This research provides valuable insights for the development of efficient and sustainable methods for water treatment and environmental remediation.
The Effectiveness of Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) In Speech and Comprehension of Four Concepts of Fruits
Authors: Aladwan Maziad
Published: October 2023

The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) on speech production and comprehension of four concepts of fruits. The study sample consist of 20 children with autism level 1 as indicated by DSM-5 the study conducted in different special education centers in Jordan – zarqa. Pecs program was applied to. train the children to pick up some fruits by names pre- program assessment and post program evaluation for the performance of the children was done. The result of data analysis showed differences in the  Means of children performance pre- program (M= 1.43 ,with StdDev=0.283  ) post program ( M=2.75 with Std. Dev=0.273) that the programe  has appositive effect on the children development in language acquisition.
Service for Breast Cancer Patients in Cancer Hospital During COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Usa Patcharin , Phakdeekul Wuttiphong , Kedthongma Warinmad
Published: October 2023

This research aimed to study services during COVID-19 pandemic. A Retrospective Study was undertaken among 1,901 new breast cancer patients who had been treated with surgery, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy at Cancer Hospital during 2018–2021. Data were collected from the Thai cancer base program and the Thai hospital information system. All data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, One-sample T-test, and Mann Whitney U-test. The study results found that the majority of samples were female (99.4%; with average age of 53 years, S.D.=10.7), marital status or widowed or divorced (87.7%), attended primary school (23.4%), farmers (15.9%), universal insurance coverage (70.8%), stage II breast cancer (35.0%), accessed to treatment within the specified period with surgical therapy (76.4%; average waiting time 22 days, S.D.=11.9), chemical therapy (93.6%; average waiting time 24 days, S.D.=13.1), and radiation therapy (92.6%; average waiting time 26 days, S.D.=17.7). In addition, they accessed level to surgery, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy better than standard with significantly (P<0.0001). The pandemic delayed access to surgery and radiation therapy in Cancer Hospital.
STONE FRUITS AS VALUABLE SOURCES OF PECTIN
Authors: Ruziboy Normakhmatov
Published: October 2023

The article contains the results of the studies on the content of pectic substances in three pomological varieties of apricot fruits, in three pomological varieties of peach and three pomological varieties of plum fruits grown in the climatic conditions of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The studies have shown that stone fruits as apricots, peaches and plums grown in Uzbekistan are characterized by a high content of pectin. According to our research, the variety Yubileyniy (anniversary) Navoi turned out to be the richest in pectic content from the studied fruit varieties, where the average content is 1.32%; in the Raspberry variety of peaches it is 1.12%; in the Violet Hungarian variety of plums, the average content is 1.32%. In all other studied varieties of apricot, peach and plum fruits, the content of pectic substances is more than one percent, with the exception of the fruits of the Yaichnaya (eggy) yellow plum variety where the average content of pectic substances is 0.93%. Due to the high content of pectic substances with good gelling properties, the studied pomological varieties of stone fruits can be successfully used to obtain a number of confectionery products with a jelly-like consistency.
Risk Management Practices and Performance: Evidence from Saudi Arabia Companies
Authors: Ben-Ahmed Kais
Published: October 2023

This paper scrutinizes the influence of risk management practices on Saudi financial companies' performance, as measured by accounting metrics, such as return on assets (ROA) and return on equity (ROE). The study focused on Saudi Arabia, an emerging nation, over twelve years (2010–2021). We collected financial and accounting variables data from the annual reports of ten financial companies listed on the Tadawul Stock Exchange in Saudi Arabia. We also obtained unavailable datasets from DataStream and Bloomberg. We followed the existing empirical literature, employed a panel-data approach, and formulated two equations using the Ordinary Least Square (OLS) estimator. The findings of this study revealed that bank size, total deposit, and credit-to-deposit ratio are vital for increasing the performance of Saudi banks. However, capital expenditure authorization negatively affects the performance of Saudi banks. Furthermore, loans have a negative impact on ROA but a positive effect on ROE. We also found that capital (CAP) has no significant association with the performance of Saudi banks in terms of ROE. This research is conducted in a less well-researched area, as limited studies have examined this question in Asian countries. However, like previous studies, it has limitations, such as a small sample size, limited variables, and study years. Future research should expand the sample size and extend the study to the Asian economic context. Better research and literature are much needed to understand the effects of other governance and control variables on financial companies' performance, particularly in emerging markets.
The Crime of Character Assassination in The Jordanian Cybercrime Law
Authors: Al-Amawi Ahmed Ali
Published: October 2023

A person’s right to his honor and self-esteem is one of the rights associated with and arising from legal personality, regardless of his social status.  With the emergence of cybercrime, it has become possible for attacks on honor, prestige and reputation to occur by those who tamper with these means, which necessitated setting controls for what is published on personal pages and websites. The Jordanian legislator was a pioneer in this regard, and this was crystallized through the enactment of the Electronic Crimes Law No. 17 of 2023. This study used the descriptive approach and the inductive analytical approach. The findings showed that this law is unique in including a text that criminalizes spreading or attributing any actions that would lead to character assassination. This means the deliberate moral liquidation of the reputation and credibility of a person, institution, organization, or social group, by making false accusations, spreading rumors, and manipulating deliberate misinformation and facts to present an untrue picture  of the targeted person and isolate him socially, in a manner similar to the process of professional assassination of human life. The Jordanian legislator has increased the penalty for the perpetrator of this crime and everyone who contributed to its commission. The study showed that although the crime of electronic defamation stipulated in this law is similar to the crime of character assassination in that both of them aim to harm the reputation, dignity, and prestige of the targeted person, the special intent must be present in the crime of character assassination, which is to eliminate the targeted person morally and isolate him socially.
Family Satisfaction About Outcomes for Acute Liver Failure Patients with Fluid, Electrolyte, And Acid-Base Disturbances
Authors: Mohamed Asmahan Serag , Mohammed Mona Aly , Abdel-Malek Mohamed Omar
Published: October 2023

Background: Family satisfaction is considered an important indicator of outcomes in care. Good patient management leads to family satisfaction and significant improvement in acute liver failure patients' outcomes. Objective: To assess Family satisfaction about outcomes for acute liver failure patients with fluid, electrolyte, and acid base disturbances. Design: A descriptive research design was utilized to fulfill the aim of this study. Participants:-eighty family members for patients with acute liver failure. Method: Two tools were used to gather the data, the tool I acute liver failure patient assessment sheet, in which includes demographic data, hemodynamic and laboratory data. Tool II the patients' outcomes evaluation sheet and family satisfaction questionnaires used to assess Family satisfaction about outcomes for acute liver failure patients with fluid, electrolyte, and acid base disturbances. Results: The majority of families were satisfied with the management and outcomes of acute liver failure patients with fluid, electrolyte, and acid base disturbances. Conclusion: Families are satisfied with care, outcomes, and the information they received about their patients.
"The Impact of the Corona Epidemic on the lessee 's Obligations in the Lease Contract"
Authors: Bani-Meqdad Mohammad Ali Mohammad
Published: October 2023

This study aimed to find legal solutions to the effects of the lease contract, especially the obligations of the lessee, with an indication of the impact of the Corona epidemic on the breach of these contractual obligations in the lease contract.  The descriptive analytical approach was used, so the legal texts regulating the lease contract were analysed , and the consequent obligations thereof , explaining what the jurists and commentators went to in light of the exceptional circumstances. The research showed that   the Corona epidemic has caused great and unusual damage to the world, whether material or physical.
Scolar, Mufti and Politician – Three “Lives” of Jakub Szynkiewicz
Authors: Usmanova Diliara
Published: October 2023

The article deals with the biography of the outstanding representative of the Polish-Lithuanian-Belarusian Tatar community – Jakub Szynkiewicz, whose life path fell on the first half of the 20th century, full of political upheavals and turning points. Being endowed by nature with great abilities, he left a significant mark in all areas and affairs in which he happened to be engaged. Both in the area of science and in the religious and administrative field, he achieved great success, leaving behind a significant legacy and a good memory. Perhaps only his political activity causes censure and various interpretations in modern literature, since it was based on the dubious basis of cooperation with a totalitarian, criminal regime. At the same time, this choice was partly predetermined by the political realities that dominated Eastern Europe at the turn of the 1930s and 1940s.

In this article, the main attention is paid to the  scholarly  component  of Jakub Szynkiewicz’s biography, which fell on the Berlin period of his life in the first half-mid-1920s. At the same time, it is reasonable to make a complete review of the main stages of his life, which allows one to enter the “scholarly” part in a broader historical context and show what caused this or that strategic choice of life trajectory, in which extremely sharp and fateful turns were sometimes made. Although Jakub Szynkiewicz never acted as an “armchair” scholar engaged in “pure science”, but rather was a quite politicized person. Nevertheless, his contribution to the world of Oriental studies is very significant and is associated both with the study of “kitabistics” and Turkological studies of the writings of Rabghuzi and other medieval texts. In general, scholarly activity should not be obscured by the religious-administrative or political actions of Jacub Szynkiewicz. Keywords: Jakub Szynkiewicz (Jakub Schinkewitsch), Polish-Lithuanian Tatars, University of Berlin, Oriental studies, Turkology, Rabghuzi’s work, Rzeczpospolita (The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth), Vilna, muftiate.
Tatars of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in the United States of America
Authors: Miskiewicz Siarhiej
Published: October 2023

At the end of the 19th and at the beginning of the 20th century, Tatars of the former Grand Duchy of Lithuania started migrating to new lands and countries including England, Argentina and America. They were looking for work and the USA became their preferred country. Many Tatars returned back to homeland, but most of them stayed in America and succeeded.

Tatars from Ivje, Navahradak, Mir, Kleck, Tavsiuny, Milkuny, Śviańciany, Dokšycy, Uzda, Śmiłavičy, Minsk, Vilnia and other settlements of Russian Empire before the World War I founded their registered society in New York in 1907. It was the first Muslim organization in the USA. They also founded the Muslim mizars in the Maple Grove and Cedar Grove cemeteries in New York. They started teaching children and bought a building for mosque in 1930. Tatars provided the annual dances and picnics, organized the funding (dues, fees, fines, loans, donations) for payment of expenses, helped the Society members (death and illness benefits) and Muslims in other countries including the former homeland (Ivje in 1922, Niekrašuncy, Warszawa in 1945 and etc.). They published a newspaper, the prayer books. They took part in the main historical events in the USA: the World War I, the World War II, Korean and Vietnam wars, post-war occupation of Germany, etc. Unfortunately, the Society had been developed until 1960s (member quantity was more than 300) and now it is in decline due to assimilation and migration.

This article is devoted to the Tatar society of the USA. It is based on the results of study of family collections, oral stories, archival documents (Ellis Island cases, certificates of birth, death, marriage, draft) and pictures. The organization structure, the names of the famous Tatars and the Society board members (presidents, vice-presidents, secretaries, treasurers, imams, teachers, bank account holders, funeral committee members, etc.), the information about two cemeteries are re- vealed and provided.
From Ancient Traditions to Modern Design: Interpretation of Some Ornaments on Leathercraft Items
Authors: Khayrullina-Valieva Albina
Published: October 2023

Information about the art and design of Tatar footwear, revealed in different historical records, travel diaries, and descriptions of museum collec- tions, is of great importance. It allows us to assume a strong traditionalism of leather mosaic in the Tatar folk decorative and applied arts. This assumption is also supported by the stylistic uniformity of a large number of decorative mo- tifs, the similarity of principles in composition and colour solutions identified with the comparative analysis of leather mosaic and other traditional types of national applied art. The development of style and technical methods of leath- er mosaic can be assessed by retrospective comparison with later monuments. Wise selection of innovations has always been a wizard of classical folk art. Folk craftsmen had an amazing intuition and only features suitable for adaptation and standardisation were included in the traditional art set. Due to the histor- ical succession, the art of leather mosaic stepped over the centuries, perfecting and improving its distinctive features.
Musical Instruments of the Turkic Peoples of the Volga Region and Urals
Authors: Khayrullina Gulnara
Published: October 2023

National musical instruments are part of the culture and history of the people. They reflect the characteristics, temperament and mentality of the people, the conditions for their formation as an ethnos. Variety, rich sound, unusual melody pattern – national musical instruments create all this. Every ancient musical culture has its origins in ancient rites. Folk music of the Turkic peoples of the Volga region and the Urals was no exception. Singing was accompanied by pagan and mystical sacraments, holidays, household and daily rituals such as hunting, harvesting and much more, including military campaigns.

The sound of folk instruments has a specific musical pattern and voice that distinguishes the musical instruments of the Turkic peoples from other ethnic groups that have settled since ancient times in the Urals and the Volga region. This is due to the fact that the Tatars and Bashkirs have always preferred melodic musical instruments that allow performing a branched, rich melody in a wide range. Although the list of musical instruments has about fifty varieties, this article analyses the most characteristic and ancient ones.
MICROBIAL α-L-RHAMNOSIDASES: CLASSIFICATION, DISTRIBUTION, PROPERTIES AND PRACTICAL APPLICATION
Authors:   Zabolotny Institute of Microbiology and Virology of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Borzova N. V.
Published: October 2023

One of the important problems of current biotechnology is the usage of enzymes of microbial origin for destruction of poorly soluble compounds and synthesis of new drugs. In recent years a great deal of researchers’ attention has been given to such technologically promising carbohydrases as O-glycosylhydrolases catalyzing the hydrolysis of O-glycoside links in glycosides, oligo- and polysaccharides, glycolipids, and other glycoconjugates. Aim. The review provides data on the position of α-L-rhamnosidases in the modern hierarchical classification of glycosidases and presents data available in the literature on the features of the enzyme structure in various microorganisms. Methods. The publications from the following databases were analyzed: PubMed (https://pubmed.nsbi.nlm.nih.gov/), the Carbohydrate-Active enZYmes (http://www.cazy.org/), the BRENDA Enzyme Database (https://www.brenda-enzymes.org/). Results. Data on the physicochemical, catalytic, and kinetic properties of α-L-rhamnosidases in microorganisms of different taxonomic groups have been systematized. The peculiarities of the substrate specificity of the enzyme depending on the nature of the protein and the growing conditions of the producer are characterized. Conclusions. Functional properties and specificity action of microbial α-L-rhamnosidases suggest their broad-range applicability for food and animal feed processing, as well as obtaining biologically active compounds for the pharmaceutical industry and medicine.
PROSPECTS FOR THE USE OF UMBILICAL CORD BLOOD IN THE TREATMENT OF DISEASES OF THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
Authors:   Institute of Problems of Cryobiology and Cryomedicine of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kharkiv, Shchenyavskyi I.Y.
Published: October 2023

Cardiovascular diseases are currently the most common cause of death worldwide. In this regard, experimental and clinical studies of the effectiveness of therapy of ischemic and non-ischemic heart diseases using stem cells are relevant. The purpose of this review was to evaluate the prospects of using cord blood stem cells in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Methods. The following databases were searched: «BIGG International database of GRADE guidelines», “Database of GRADE EtD's and Guidelines”, “Dynamed”, “ebmafrica.net”, “ECRI”, “MAGIC authoring and publication platform (MAGICapp)”, “National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) portal”, “NICE Evidence”, “Pubmed”, “TRIP database”, “U.S. Preventive Services Task Force”. Results. An analysis of research related to this problem, which was conducted in recent years, was made, and considerations regarding the prospects of using umbilical cord blood in the treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system were outlined. Conclusions. Despite some successes, realizing the full potential of cord blood stem cells in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases still requires further serious, targeted and well-funded research and expanded clinical trials.
FACTORS ON THE BIOSYNTHESIS OF AMYLOLITIC ENZYMES OF STREPTOMYCETE ORIGIN
Authors:   Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology, Dnipro, Ivchenko Yevheniia
Published: October 2023

Modern enzyme biotechnology is a promising and rapidly developing field that requires the latest research on the conditions of enzyme biosynthesis. Optimizing the composition of the nutrient medium depending on the needs of microorganisms and physicochemical factors directly affect the increase in the efficiency of the biosynthesis of amylolytic enzymes, namely the biosynthetic capacity of the strain Streptomyces recifensis var. lyticus 2P-15. Modulation of the biosynthetic activity of strains producing amylolytic enzymes will allow to significantly increase their economic yield. Aim. The purpose of this work is to optimize the biosynthetic capacity of the strain Streptomyces recifensis var. lyticus 2P-15 in terms of the synthesis of amylolytic enzymes and the study of the dynamics of the influence of physical and chemical factors on optimization. Methods. The object of the study is the strain Streptomyces recifensis var. lyticus 2P-15, obtained by three-stage selection of the producer. The simplex method of selecting the composition of the environment was used for the research. The ratio of amylolytic activity to the level of biomass accumulation was taken as the biosynthetic capacity of the strain. A photocolometric method was used to determine amylolytic activity. The level of biomass accumulation was determined by the weight method. Results. It was established that as a result of optimizing the composition of the simplex nutrient medium by the method of mathematical modeling, the biosynthetic capacity increased by 3.63 compared to the control variant. It was also investigated that the optimal concentration of such a component of the nutrient medium as monosodium glutamate С5Н8NO4Na・H2O is 1.5%, which increases the amylolytic activity by 2.63 and increases the accumulation of biomass. Separately, it should be noted the obtained results of the study of the optimal concentrations of heavy metal ions added to the optimized version of the nutrient medium, which allow further research in this aspect to be continued and the use of Co, Mo, Cd ions in the composition of the nutrient medium. With the obtained results, there is an increase in amylolytic activity in the best response by 3.54. The obtained results have theoretical and practical significance for further research in the biotechnology of enzymes. Conclusions. The prospect of further research into the optimization of the biosynthesis of actinomycetes by the simplex method of other aspects of its regulation will be to increase the biosynthetic capacity of the studied strain, which will have a positive effect on the economic output of the production of amylolytic enzyme preparations by obtaining microbial synthesis.
PREFÁCIO
Authors: Djambolakdjian Torossian Sandra
Published: October 2023

Escrever um prefácio é uma difícil tarefa e um ato de agradecimento pela possibilidade de ler, em primeira mão, uma obra inédita, entregue a este leitor privilegiado pelos autores, num ato de confiança. Ao receber o convite para avistar a tela em branco, na qual há um texto a escrever, emerge sempre a pergunta pela escolha, pelo melhor caminho a seguir. Há certa praxe na escrita de prefácios, que aponta para um eventual percurso pelos capítulos e dos quais se espera uma breve apresentação e destaques da leitura do prefaciador. No entanto, estamos aqui perante um livro que se inscreve no campo da psicanálise, mais especificamente da pesquisa psicanalítica e, assim, fiéis ao método aprendido nas situações de tratamento e investigação, abre-se a possibilidade de produzir alguns desvios.
O NOME E A HERANÇA NAS NARRATIVAS MEMORIALÍSTICAS: O FAZER-SE OBRA EM ATO
Authors:   Antoine Masson
Published: October 2023

Li os sete artigos enviados pela equipe da pesquisa há duas semanas e tentei compreender, daquilo que aprendi, o caminho escolhido para a realização do estudo. De saída, uma questão, não menos importante – ao contrário –, me surpreendeu! Há uma palavra que foi traduzida de maneira aleatória pela ferramenta de tradução. Face a essa surpresa,optei por adotar um neologismo, e Andréa Guerra me explicou que, em português, o termo também era um neologismo. Quero dizer, finalmente, que Récits Commératif não é uma boa tradução para narrativas memorialísticas, porque em francês a palavra commératif não faz ligação com o efeito já passado daquilo de que nos lembramos. E acredito que não seja isso que vocês, pesquisadores(as) do Grupo Psicanálise e Laço Social no Contemporâneo – da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (PSILACS), fazem. Mémoriel, em francês, também não funciona, porque está mais ligada às faculdades neurofisiológicas da memória. Por sua vez, mémorial, em francês, remete ao comemorativo, como os monumentos e edificações construídos para termos lembranças de marcos importantes.
DE BRAVO A CAMILA: UMA INSPIRAÇÃO EM DOIS MOMENTOS
Authors: Junqueira Silvia
Published: October 2023

No final de 2019, surpreendida pelo convite para participar como fotógrafa do projeto Narraticidade: Narrativascidade, finalizava uma pesquisa para o trabalho de conclusão de curso (TCC) de pós-graduação da Escola Guignard. Meu trabalho consistia em uma investigação que pretendia articular conceitos da fotografia, postulados por teóricos da literatura e da filosofia, com algumas obras de Marta María Perez Bravo (1985), fotógrafa cubana, principalmente seu trabalho mais polêmico: Para concebir. A partir da relação que a autora estabelece com o corpo, o cenário e o corte fotográfico, pude analisar, nessa obra, de que maneira se dá a coexistência do sagrado e do profano.
Using Environmental Perception and Local Knowledge to improve the effectiveness of an Urban Park in Northeast Brazil
Authors: Junior Valdecir da Silva , Santos Bráulio Almeida
Published: October 2023

The Xem-Xem Forest State Park (Parque Estadual da Mata do Xém-Xém) is a 182-ha Atlantic forest remnant located in the metropolitan region of João Pessoa, Paraíba, Northeast Brazil. Since its legal creation in 2000, it has been facing several management problems and social conflicts that jointly has reduced its effectiveness. In this study we examined the environmental perception of residents surrounding the Park and the staff of the Paraíba state environmental agency (SUDEMA) in order to clearly identify those problems and conflicts and provide possible solutions. Semi structured interviews with both residents (n = 29) and staff members (n = 4) revealed that the Park is clearly valuable as a repository of biodiversity and a place for leisure and recreation, highlighting its great socioecological function. These benefits, however, were impaired or hindered mainly by fear of violence, lack of infrastructure, extremely limited staff and virtual absence of administrative structure. Furthermore, the protective measures of the Park were considered incipient and did not match the expectations and needs of local communities. We urgently recommend (1) the creation of the Park's management council, (2) the development of its management plan, (3) the implementation of public policies surrounding the area to ameliorate conditions for public use and improve biodiversity protection and (4) the continuity of ethnographic researches focusing on the relationship between local communities and the Park.
Egy ismeretlen bizánci ikon
Authors: Farkas Zoltán
Published: October 2023

A tanulmány első része egy magángyűjteményben őrzött ismeretlen bizánci szentképet ír le, amelynek központi képe a keresztre feszítés jelenet (staurósis). A dolgozat második részében felvetett hipotézis szerint a keretet alkotó képsorozat két képe egyetlen jelenetet ábrázol, Jézus Krisztus mennybemenetelét (analépsis, ascensio). A keret két másik jelenete az ezüstlemez sérülései miatt azonosítatlan, további kutatást igényel.
AN OVERVIEW OF SELF-LUBRICATED ALUMINUM-BASED HYBRID COMPOSITES, PART B: TRIBOLOGICAL BEHAVIOR
Authors: Biswal Sweta Rani , Sahoo Seshadev
Published: October 2023

A self-lubricating composite based on aluminum matrix with variable reinforcements has improved
wear characteristics. The addition of solid lubricant greatly influences the mechanical as well as tribological
characteristics. The different parameters of solid lubricants like shape, size, and concentration
greatly influence the tribological characteristics of the Al composite as mentioned in Part A of the serial
review. The fabrication route also plays a vital role which is well elaborated in Part A. However,
tribological parameters have greater impact in improving wear characteristics irrespective of any kind
of solid lubricants used in aluminum-based self-lubricating hybrid composite. These tribological parameters are the key part of wear analysis. In this context, Part B of this serial review will explain and go through the tribological behavior of aluminum-based self-lubricating hybrid composite for different combinations of solid lubricant. This article gives an overview on the limitation of aluminum-based self-lubricating hybrid composite for different tribological applications. For each combination of hybrid
combination along with aluminum matrix, wear fundamentals and key concepts are summarized and discussed along with the representative applications. Finally, we comment on the future directions and challenges relevant to the aluminum-based self-lubricating hybrid composite. This review is expected to improve the basic understanding of tribological behavior through the analysis of experimental data of a novel composite for different tribological applications.
Instructional Design of the Level 2 English Course for the Virtual Modality
Authors:   Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, Buitrago García Hilda Clarena , Lindo Ocampo Gloria Inés
Published: October 2023

This didactic planning, which starts from the characterization of the instructional design of the English level 2 course of the Open Lingua Program, is an improvement proposal focused on teaching this course online. In this context, the course planning, divided in three specific stages, involved several steps. First, the functions of the tutor were defined based on the postulates of some authors. After that, the expected learning evidences were reviewed and edited considering the linguistic competences the students are expected to achieve during the course. Next, some didactic activities are designed to provide the students with the grammar and vocabulary content they need to achieve the learning objectives. Finally, the different technological tools used before, during and after to communicate with students, teaching classes, clarify doubts, give feedback, and generate content, among other functions, are described. Undoubtedly, teaching and learning English as foreign language can greatly improve if adequate technologies and didactic strategies are used when providing online instruction.
Recobrar el sentido: construir para cuidar y habitar
Authors: Machado Penso María Verónica , Castro Marcucci Andrea
Published: October 2023

El exceso de cuidado para proveer vivienda segura y saludable condujo a la pérdida del sentido del habitar, comprendido como el construir que cuida las especies en la tierra y sus relaciones en la biósfera. Para indagar en las formas de recobrar el sentido del habitar, este artículo se propone un análisis crítico del sentido del habitar y cuidar a partir del cuestionamiento de los modos de vida de hoy desde la conferencia de Heidegger “Construir, habitar, pensar” atravesados por la idea de mundo común de Marina Garcés y el sentido de la metamorfosis en Emanuele Coccia. Es por ello que, para su realización, se ha hecho una revisión sobre los procesos de construcción de vivienda masiva de posguerra, un análisis de la conferencia de Heidegger desde el cuidado y una revisión en la exploración de cuatro prácticas arquitectónicas latinoamericanas que abordan su ejecución a partir del reconocimiento de sus realidades. Como resultado se obtiene que estas cuatro prácticas manejan modos de proyectar y construir arquitectura que apuestan por la reformulación de la práctica institucional, acogiendo la pluralidad de saberes y haceres para recobrar el sentido del habitar desde las comunidades populares. Una arquitectura que desde el reconocimiento del otro y del lugar construye el cuidado en continuidad con los otros y los ecosistemas terrestres.