bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The analysis of voting preferences of West Pomerania inhabitants in the years 2001–2020
Authors: Chrobak Piotr
Published: October 2023

The article concerns the voting preferences of West Pomerania inhabitants in comparison to the whole country regarding parliament elections, European Parliament elections, presidential elections, except for self-government elections. Taking into account different characteristics of the last type of elections, a separate article has been prepared to discuss them. Applying the comparison method, the election results have been analyzed in terms of political geography. The comparison of territorial diversity of political behaviors has shown how political preferences have evolved with respect to division into provinces, country districts and towns ruled by presidents in reference to, among all, three main political parties (PO RP, PiS and SLD). It has been checked if since 2005 the Platform has really managed to dominate the West Pomeranian political scene and also if any differences in voting preferences occur depending on the place of residence or the type of elections? Subject to the analysis have been election results without the study of factors having impact on them, that is electoral campaigns and events on the political scene (they will be discussed in a separate publication). Regarding the typology of political parties ideological and programme criteria has been applied resulting in west-wing (SLD), central (PO RP) and right-wing division.

The analysis has shown that there are no significant differences between the results of different types of elections. Regardless, the results from the whole country in West Pomerania in years 1993–2004 left-wing preferences were demonstrated, in years 1993–2004 central and since 2015 central-right. However, analyzing the results depending on the place of residence, together in three types of elections, in 8 the results between country districts and president cities in majority have overlapped and in 6 of them the differences have occurred.
Unity of the United Kingdom as a post-Brexit challenge
Authors: Danel Łukasz
Published: October 2023

The article is devoted to the changes that take place in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland after it left the European Union, which finally took place on January 31, 2020. As it turned out, one of the side effects of Brexit was the violation of the unity of the British state – in this respect, its future, in the shape in which it currently operates, has become questionable. Maintaining this unity should be treated as one of the most important challenges facing the British political elites today.

The aim of the article is to analyze the current state of the unity of the British state – primarily in the context of separatist tendencies in Scotland and the potential reunification of Ireland, and also, to a lesser extent, in the context of the development of Welsh and English nationalism. The author tries to answer the question of how much Brexit can affect this unity in the long term and whether it can lead to the disintegration of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. To answer this research question, the author uses the historical method, the institutional and legal analysis method, as well as the content analysis method.

The conducted analysis leads the author to the conclusion that the United Kingdom will face a deepened devolution in the near future, and thus – evolution towards a classic federal state. This kind of constitutional reform seems today to be the price of maintaining the unity of this country.
Branding and place image on the example of the capital city of Warsaw
Authors: Śleszyńska-Świderska Anna
Published: October 2023

The image of a city is the ultimate product and is formed in the course of activities that are a process. A city wishing to achieve market success should strive to shape a positive image. In this aspect, it is necessary to regularly study the image of the perceived city. The identity and brand of the city play a fundamental role in this. The purpose of this article is to identify the image of Warsaw promoted by local authorities and the perceived image of the city among its residents. The thesis that has been verified is that there is no full correspondence between the image of Warsaw promoted by the local authorities and the image of the city in the consciousness of its residents. The article consists of three parts. The first discusses the concepts of identity, brand and image of the city. The second characterizes the brand of the capital city of Warsaw and its components. And in the third, the perceived image of the capital city of Warsaw is presented. Such research methods as literature studies, analysis of internal documentation of the Warsaw City Hall in the form of reports and reports in the area of image issues, analysis of source documents in the form of the city development strategy, analysis of reports and reports on promotional and image issues of cities in national and international dimensions, and deductive analysis were used. The considerations carried out showed allowed positive verification of the thesis. In addition, they showed that a positive image of a city is an important factor in its development.
Energy, exergy, and economic analyses and optimization of a deethanizer tower of a petrochemical plant
Authors: Yao Mingguang
Published: October 2023

The distillation tower’s reboiler is one of the largest energy consumers in petrochemical facilities, and reducing its energy consumption is a crucial issue. This study proposes two optimal methods, namely Direct Vapor Recompression (DVR) and External Vapor Recompression (EVR), to reduce the consumption of cold and hot utilities in a petrochemical deethanizer tower. The Pars petrochemical in Iran is taken as a case study, and the proposed methods are compared with the base case using energy, exergy, and economic approaches, simulated through Aspen HYSYS software in the steady-state design conditions. Exergy analysis reveals that the EVR and DVR methods reduce the exergy destruction of the deethanizer tower by about 70.06 % and 67.29 %, respectively, compared to the base case. Moreover, the EVR method allows for complete recycling of low-pressure vapor, reducing the total exergy destruction rate from 0.871 to 0.261 GJ/tethane. The feed separation cost for the base case, DVR, and EVR are estimated to be around 28 $/kgfeed, 21.57 $/kgfeed, and 21.14 $/kgfeed, respectively. The EVR method results in reduced utility and ethane separation cost rates from 5.153 to 3.274 $/tethane and 17.64 to 15.78 $/year. Overall, the findings suggest that both DVR and EVR methods are effective in reducing the energy consumption and costs associated with deethanizer tower operations. Moreover, real-time optimization techniques can be developed to monitor and adjust the deethanizer tower’s operating parameters, such as feed flow rate, reboiler duty, and reflux ratio.
Tumor heterogeneity: how could we use it to achieve better clinical outcomes?
Authors: Yousef Arsani , Ghobrial Lucianna , Diamandis Eleftherios P.
Published: October 2023

Differences in tumors related to location, tissue type, and histological subtype have been well documented for decades. Tumors are also molecularly very diverse. In this short review we describe the current classification schemes for tumor heterogeneity. We enlist the various drivers of tumor heterogeneity generation and comment on their clinical significance. New molecular techniques promise to assess tumor heterogeneity at affordable cost, so that these techniques can soon enter the clinic. While tumor heterogeneity currently represents a major unfavorable barrier in the field of oncology, it may also be a key in revolutionizing cancer diagnosis and treatment. Information regarding tumor heterogeneity has the potential to provide more thorough prognostic information, guide more efficacious combination treatment regimens, and lead to the development of novel therapeutic strategies and identification of new targets. For these gains to be realized, assessment of tumor heterogeneity needs to be incorporated into current diagnostic protocols but standardized and reproducible assessment methods are required. Fortunately, when these advances are realized, tumor heterogeneity has the potential to improve clinical outcomes.
Caught up by Geopolitics: Sanctions and the EU’s Response to Russia’s War Against Ukraine
Authors: Meissner Katharina
Published: October 2023

Russia’s war against Ukraine unfolded unprecedented geopolitical, economic and energy-related tension in the European Union (EU). Amidst this situation, decision-makers and scholars alike have returned to concepts of geopolitics to reflect the EU’s external affairs and its position in the international (trade) system. Indeed, geopolitical considerations help us to understand the sanctions imposed by the EU against Russia. The restrictive measures against Russia and the Russian-controlled areas in Ukraine are, to date, the most comprehensive measures adopted autonomously by the EU. They reflect the EU’s geopolitical considerations in carving out a strong response to Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine and the unparalleled political and security threat in Europe.
Associations Between Public Service Motivation, Depression and Anxiety Among Firefighters: A Chain Mediation Model of Employee Resilience and Job Satisfaction
Authors: Liu Hongbing , Guo Chunfu , Han Ziqiang
Published: October 2023

The Chinese firefighting system has been transferred from military soldiers to professional civil servants since the 2018 institutional reform, and they have become a critical component of the newly established Department of Emergency Management. Studies on firefighters in China are limited, and this study can contribute to our understanding of the mental health and influencing mechanisms of emergency management workforces like firefighters, particularly in the context of institutional reform and a shortage of disaster workforce worldwide. This study investigates the associations between public service motivation (PSM), employee resilience, job satisfaction, depression and anxiety (DA) in firefighters. A questionnaire survey of 776 firefighters from two provinces, one from the north and the other from the south, was conducted. Chain-mediated regression models were used to analyze the associations. The results demonstrate that firefighters with more PSM have significantly lower depression and anxiety (beta = −0.215, p < 0.001), higher degrees of employee resilience (beta = 0.946), and job satisfaction (beta = 0.633). Employee resilience and job satisfaction mediated the relationship between PSM and DA. Three indirect pathways were detected. First, a higher PSM is associated with higher employee resilience and lower DA. Second, a higher PSM is correlated with higher job satisfaction and lower DA. Third, the coefficients between PSM, employee resilience, job satisfaction, depression and anxiety are statistically significant. This paper provides a valuable contribution to the knowledge of human resource management and the well-being of the emergency management workforce.
Adult ADHD: it is old and new at the same time – what is it?
Authors: Custodio Raly James Perez , Hengstler Jan G. , Cheong Jae Hoon , Kim Hee Jin , Wascher Edmund , Getzmann Stephan
Published: October 2023

Even though the number of studies aiming to improve comprehension of ADHD pathology has increased in recent years, there still is an urgent need for more effective studies, particularly in understanding adult ADHD, both at preclinical and clinical levels, due to the increasing evidence that adult ADHD is highly distinct and a different entity from childhood ADHD. This review paper outlines the symptoms, diagnostics, and neurobiological mechanisms of ADHD, with emphasis on how adult ADHD could be different from childhood-onset. Data show a difference in the environmental, genetic, epigenetic, and brain structural changes, when combined, could greatly impact the behavioral presentations and the severity of ADHD in adults. Furthermore, a crucial aspect in the quest to fully understand this disorder could be through longitudinal analysis. In this way, we will determine if and how the pathology and pharmacology of ADHD change with age. This goal could revolutionize our understanding of the disorder and address the weaknesses in the current clinical classification systems, improving the characterization and validity of ADHD diagnosis, specifically those in adults.
Association of AdipoQ (G>T) gene polymorphism with obesity and hypertension in North Indian postmenopausal women of Punjab
Authors: Amrita Jyot , Bhanwer Amarjit S. , Singh ArvinderPal
Published: October 2023

Objectives

We aimed to explore the association of obesity and hypertension and further their association with AdipoQ gene polymorphism in North Indian postmenopausal women of Punjab.

Methods

A total of 523 postmenopausal women (PMW) were enrolled (PMW with CVD=265 and PMW without CVD=258). Anthropometric measurements such as weight, height, hip circumference (HC), waist circumference (WC), waist hip ratio (WHR) and body mass index (BMI) for all the subjects were recorded in accordance to WHO 2000 protocol. For hypertension, guidelines of the Joint National Committee (JNC-VII) of high blood pressure were considered. Genotyping of AdipoQ (G>T) gene polymorphism was done by RFLP-PCR analysis.

Results

The comparison of the frequency distribution of alleles and genotypes of AdipoQ (+276G>T) gene polymorphism showed a significant distribution (p<0.05) among subjects with and without CVD. The risk for CVD was high (∼9 fold) among carriers of +276T allele towards CVD predisposition. Obese women with CVD under the recessive model conferred ∼8 fold high risk (p=0.001) and +276T allele and TT genotype of non-obese women with CVD for BMI <25 also conferred ∼9 fold high risk. Hypertension also acted as a strong risk factor related to CVD (p=0.0001). Under the recessive model, hypertensive PMW with CVD conferred 7–9 fold higher risk however, normotensive women with CVD also conferred 9∼10-fold risk towards CVD predisposition.

Conclusions

The T allele carriers of AdipoQ gene is strongly associated with risk factors such as obesity and hypertension pertaining to cardiovascular disease. Early detection of these risk factors may serve as a CVD preventative intervention.
A New Approach to Individualize Physical Activity Interventions for Individuals With Dementia: Cluster Analysis Based on Physical and Cognitive Performance
Authors: Barisch-Fritz Bettina , Bezold Jelena , Scharpf Andrea , Trautwein Sandra , Krell-Roesch Janina , Woll Alexander
Published: October 2023

Background and Purpose:

Physical activity (PA) can have a beneficial effect on cognitive and physical performance in individuals with dementia (IWD), including those residing in nursing homes. However, PA interventions in nursing homes are usually delivered using a group setting, which may limit the effectiveness of the intervention due to the heterogenous nature of IWD. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify clusters based on cognitive and physical performance values, which could be used to improve individualization of PA interventions.

Methods:

Based on the cognitive and physical performance variables of 230 IWD, a cluster analysis was conducted. Global cognition (Mini-Mental State Examination), mobility (6-Meter Walking Test), balance (Frailty and Injuries: Cooperative Studies of Intervention Techniques—subtest-4), and strength and function of lower extremities (30-Second Chair-Stand Test) were assessed, and values were used to perform a hierarchical cluster analysis with Ward's method. Differences in physical and cognitive performance as well as other secondary outcomes (age, sex, body mass index, use of walking aids, diagnosis and etiology of dementia, number of medications, and Cumulative Illness Rating Scale) were tested using 1-factorial analyses of variance.

Results and Discussion:

Out of 230 data sets, 3-cluster solutions were identified with similar cluster sizes of 73 to 79. The silhouette coefficients for all calculated clusters ranged between 0.15 and 0.34. The cluster solutions were discussed in the context of cognitive and physical functions as well as training modalities and opportunities. The 4-cluster solution appears to be best suited for providing or developing an individualized PA intervention.

Conclusions:

The identified clusters of the 4-cluster solution may be used in future research to improve individualization of dementia-specific PA interventions. By assigning IWD to these clusters, more homogenous groups with regard to cognitive and physical performance can be formed. This allows for more individualized PA interventions and may result in a higher effectiveness, particularly in nursing homes. Our findings are relevant for therapists and nursing staff who design or deliver PA interventions in nursing homes or similar settings.
Cold‐inducible lncRNA266 promotes browning and the thermogenic program in white adipose tissue
Authors: Ma Jinyu , Wu Yuting , Cen Lixue , Wang Zhe , Jiang Ketao , Lian Bolin , Sun Cheng
Published: October 2023

Cold‐induced nonshivering thermogenesis has contributed to the improvement of several metabolic syndromes caused by obesity. Several long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been shown to play a role in brown fat biogenesis and thermogenesis. Here we show that the lncRNA lnc266 is induced by cold exposure in inguinal white adipose tissue (iWAT). In vitro functional studies reveal that lnc266 promotes brown adipocyte differentiation and thermogenic gene expression. At room temperature, lnc266 has no effects on white fat browning and systemic energy consumption. However, in a cold environment, lnc266 promotes white fat browning and thermogenic gene expression in obese mice. Moreover, lnc266 increases core body temperature and reduces body weight gain. Mechanistically, lnc266 does not directly regulate Ucp1 expression. Instead, lnc266 sponges miR‐16‐1‐3p and thus abolishes the repression of miR‐16‐1‐3p on Ucp1 expression. As a result, lnc266 promotes preadipocyte differentiation toward brown‐like adipocytes and stimulates thermogenic gene expression. Overall, lnc266 is a cold‐inducible lncRNA in iWAT, with a key role in white fat browning and the thermogenic program.
Investigation on Thermophysical Properties of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Enhanced Salt Hydrate Phase Change Material
Authors: Reji Kumar Rajamony  , Samykano Mahendran , A.K. Pandey  , S. Ramesh Babu  , M.M. Noor  , D. Ramasamy  , Johnny Koh Siaw Paw  , Sendhil Kumar Natarajan
Published: October 2023

Thermal Energy Storage (TES) is a valuable tool for improving the energy efficiency of renewable energy conversion systems. One of the most effective methods for harnessing thermal energy from solar sources is through energy storage using phase change materials (PCMs). However, the thermal performance of PCMs is hindered by their low thermal conductivity. This research focuses on enhancing the thermal performance of salt hydrate PCM using multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and surfactants. Through experimental investigations, a salt hydrate PCM with varying concentrations of MWCNTs (ranging from 0.1% to 0.9%) was prepared using a two-step technique and their thermophysical properties were thoroughly characterized. Various techniques such as field emission scanning electron microscope, thermal conductivity analyzer, ultraviolet-visible spectrum, thermogravimetric analyzer, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy were utilized to study the effect of surfactant on the nanocomposites and examine their morphology, thermal conductivity, optical properties, thermal stability, and chemical stability. The results indicated that the inclusion of MWCNTs with salt hydrate significantly improved the thermal conductivity by 68.09% at a concentration of 0.7 wt %, compared to pure salt hydrate. However, this enhancement in thermal performance was accompanied by a reduction in optical transmittance in the developed nanocomposite PCM. Additionally, the formulated nanocomposite demonstrated excellent thermal and chemical stability up to temperatures as high as 468 °C. As a result, this nanocomposite shows great promise as a potential candidate for solar TES applications, offering favourable characteristics for efficient energy storage from solar sources.
Investigation of Object Detection and Identification at Different Lighting Conditions for Autonomous Vehicle Application
Authors: Abdul Razak Noorfadzli , Sabri Nur Alya Aqilah , Johari Juliana , Ahmat Ruslan Fazlina , Md. Kamal Mahanijah , Abdul Aziz Mohd Azri
Published: October 2023

Ensuring the safety of autonomous vehicles requires effective detection and tracking of surrounding objects. This paper proposes the design and development of a driverless transportation system module focused on identifying obstacles around vehicles. By integrating computer vision with deep learning, the system presents a reliable and cost-effective solution for autonomous driving. Utilizing Raspberry Pi 4B and a USB webcam, a compact hardware setup is created for seamless implementation in autonomous vehicles. The algorithm presented in this study enables the detection, classification, and tracking of both moving and stationary objects, including cars, buses, trucks, people, and motorcycles. TensorFlow Lite, a deep-learning network, is employed for efficient object detection and classification. Leveraging Python as the primary programming language, known for its high-level object-oriented features and integrated semantics, the algorithm is tailored for web and application development. Experimental results demonstrate the system’s capability to concurrently detect and identify multiple local objects with an accuracy ranging from 50% to 80% in day and night conditions. These findings underscore the potential of deep learning in advancing autonomous vehicle technology.
Artificial Neural Network-Based Fault Diagnosis of Gearbox using Empirical Mode Decomposition from Vibration Response
Authors: Reddy Mutra Rajasekhara , D Mallikarjuna Reddy  , Amarnath M. , M.N. Abdul Rani  , M.A. Yunus  , M.S.M. Sani
Published: October 2023

This paper presents a gearbox defect diagnosis based on vibration behaviour. In order to record the vibration response under various circumstances, an industrial gearbox was used as the basis for an experimental setup. The signals resulting from gear wear were processed using an empirical mode decomposition for two operating time intervals (zero-hour running time and thirty-hour running time). The first three intrinsic mode functions and the corresponding frequency response were detected. The ten statistical parameters most sensitive to gear wear were selected using an evaluation method based on Euclidean distance. Using the identified features, an artificial neural network (ANN) was trained to track the gearbox for the selected future data set. The neural network received its input from the statistical parameters, and its output was the number of gearbox running hours. To achieve faster convergence, the radial basis function and the backpropagation neural network were compared. The superiority of the proposed strategy is demonstrated by comparing the performance of ANN. For monitoring the condition of industrial gears, the proposed strategy is found to be effective and trustworthy.
Numerical analysis of non-Fourier heat conduction dynamics in the composite layer
Authors: R. Yuvaraj  , R. Senthilkumar
Published: October 2023

This paper presents the numerical analysis of non-Fourier heat conduction in thin composite layers under asymmetrical boundary conditions. In the thermal barriers such as steam and gas turbine blades, thin film coating are used to protect the blade from thermal damage. The coating on the blades are very short in length. Heat conduction across thin composite layer with short time is examined using a finite element approach. With this very small duration with the finite speed of the thermal wave, the Fourier mode of heat conduction is disappeared due to the infinite speed of the thermal wave assumption. Therefore, analyzing the non-Fourier heat conduction in thin layers is essential. The developed model is executed in Python using Newmark's scheme and the constant average acceleration method to predict the temperature variation and temperature contours. The present model is validated with an experimental and numerical solution with good agreement. Besides, the temperature distribution across the composite layer with the entire length of the substrate and the coating for different thermal conductivity values, thermal diffusivity, and relaxation time are examined. It is noted that when the dimensionless
Experiencia en la producción de Bocashi, como acondicionador de suelo para la producción de marañón (anacardium occidentale) industrial en la finca Namasté
Authors: Lamprea Zona Martha Custodia , Olmedo Meza Alejandra Margarita
Published: October 2023

El bocashi es un abono orgánico que es usado como acondicionador de suelos, que ayuda corregir las propiedades fisicoquímicas del suelo, y optimizar la producción agrícola; por lo anterior se buscó producir un bocashi a partir de pollinaza, cisco de carbón, suelo de bosque, hojas de marañón, levadura y melaza, para ser empleados en suelos dedicados a la producción de marañón (Anacardium occidentale), en el municipio de Baranoa, Atlántico.

La metodología utilizada fue una investigación descriptiva, basada en el análisis de una actividad, como método fácil de observación directa y efectiva.

Como resultado de la actividad de la producción se obtuvo 2.5 Toneladas de bocashi, en un periodo de 60 días; los valores de temperatura producto de la actividad bacteriana variaron dependiendo de la fermentación de la pila. Las primeras semanas en donde se llevó a cabo la fase mesófila, el pH tendió a disminuir y  la temperatura no superó los 40°c; Las semanas intermedias donde se desarrolló la fase termófila, la temperatura se elevó  hasta los 74°C y un pH  de 7,5 con una tendencia a ser alcalino, en las últimas semanas donde se llevó a cabo la fase de maduración de la pila, la temperatura disminuyó gradualmente hasta llegar a una temperatura ambiente y un pH neutro. 

De esta actividad se puede inferir que el proceso de maduración del bocashi depende del tipo de materia orgánica utilizada en el proceso de producción, y están directamente relacionadas con las variables a controlar en campo como la humedad, temperatura y pH.
From Whom the Bell Tolls: An Analysis of a Space Both Sacred and Profane
Authors: Wauthier-Paspuleti Samantha
Published: October 2023

For over a hundred years the sextons and chimers of Stratford, Ontario, Canada’s St. James Anglican Church have committed ‘timeline graffiti’ to the inner-most walls of St. James Belltower, and in doing so have unknowingly left behind a spectacular display of micro-historical storytelling and spatial negotiation. Like those who have readily written on the discolored walls of St. James Belltower, this article opposes the situation of graffiti in sacred space as being an automatic encroachment of the everyday profane on the sacred. Using a combination of document analysis (visual analysis) and autoethnographic techniques (reflexivity and narrative inquiry) I explore how the materiality of St. James Anglican Church’s Belltower and the ‘timeline graffiti’ found therein represent a uniquely Canadian example of how the profane operates within, against and parallel to what has so quickly been deemed sacred.
Retribution Versus Rehabilitation: Why North America should Adopt the Nordic Prison Model
Authors: Tang Karen
Published: October 2023

Both Canada and the United States of America have a considerable imprisonment issue, leading to calls for prison reforms. When considering the role of punishment in the legal system, research indicates that individuals tend to want to achieve three objectives: retribution, general deterrence, or specific deterrence. The Nordic Prison Model, which focuses on rehabilitating the individual, may be a solution to the current North American retribution-oriented penal system. In this position paper, I will examine the contentious issues plaguing the current North American prison system, research around the role punishment plays in society, arguments against rehabilitation and the Nordic system, and finally, the growing evidence advocating for a paradigm shift toward adopting a rehabilitative-oriented remand system. Lastly, the paper ends with a call to action on future research into the feasibility of enacting a rehabilitative-oriented prison model in capitalist countries such as the USA and Canada, as well as policy implications including increasing educational courses or work-release programs.
“Oh! Based on Voice, Assigned Female at Birth”: Transmasculine Voices and Gender Construction
Authors: Dunkerson Adrian , Weiler Anelyse
Published: October 2023

The physical voice is one of the most noticeable gender signifiers utilized in everyday social interaction. For trans people, their voice can be a medium through which to affirm and assert their gender, or a source of dysphoria which regularly ‘betrays’ their identity to others. Because of the effects of masculinizing hormone replacement therapy (HRT), transmasculine people tend to have an easier time changing their voices to their desired pitch than transfeminine people. However, even when on testosterone, transmasculine people may feel pressure from both inside and outside their own communities to sound a certain way due to transnormative narratives that gain traction in mainstream media and online transmasculine spaces like Tumblr and YouTube. Transmasculine people who are nonbinary face further challenges asserting their identity through their voice due to having to frequently operate within the gender binary when it comes to gender membership. Through qualitative semi-structured interviews, I explore how two transmasculine participants view the relationships between their voice, gender identity, and the social world. I identify that trans people face pressures to sound a certain way from both cis- and transnormative lenses. I find that nonbinary transmasculine people particularly struggle with these pressures as having too high of a voice results in constant misgendering, and fears around both safety and keeping community arise with the threat of the “T-voice.”
Overcoming Repression: Effective Strategies of Contemporary Black Social Movements in Canada and the United States
Authors: Wame Tigist
Published: October 2023

Although there has been an increase in Black activism after the murder of George Floyd in 2020, Black social movements continue to face obstacles. This research focuses on how pro-Black movements can overcome the repression they face to reach their goals of Black social change. Specifically, this research studies contemporary Black social movements in Canada and the United States to analyze what effective strategies are. This was examined by conducting ten qualitative, semi-structured interviews with members of contemporary Black social movements, with five being from Canada and five being from the United States. Research participants sat through interviews where conversations about their experiences with Black activism, as well as successful and unsuccessful strategies, were facilitated. This research concluded that effective strategies for Black movements to create Black social change are not heavily based on specific action strategies, such as rallies and protests, but more based on effective ways of organizing.
OnlyFans: The Celebritization of Online Sexual Labour
Authors: McCluskey Mary
Published: October 2023

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a shift towards digital forms of employment, including sex work. The creation of the online platform, OnlyFans, has allowed sex workers to sell sexual content on a site that is easily accessible and readily available. However, the rising popularity of the platform drew attention to celebrity presence and removed the ability for sex workers to be successful, as the presence of celebrities made changes to the way individuals could advertise and benefit financially. Although previous research addresses the nature of online pornography and sex work, there is a dearth of knowledge regarding the site “OnlyFans” and its impact on the current age of online sexual labour. Therefore, this research aims to highlight the celebritization of the platform “Only Fans” and its impact on online sexual labour.
‘Now what?’: An examination of ongoing gaps post-diagnosis for justice-involved youth with FASD
Authors: Kotler Marrah , Dunbar Winsor Katharine
Published: October 2023

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) refers to the lifelong neurodevelopmental impacts resulting from prenatal alcohol exposure. Recent prevalence indicates it is a leading cause of developmental disability in Canada. Researchers have illustrated that the criminal justice system (CJS) is a common landing point for individuals with FASD, and entry commonly occurs during adolescence. Scholars have contributed to early intervention implementation or identifying FASD markers in adolescence to deter criminal behaviour; however, resources and information for individuals with current or historical CJS involvement require further attention. In this paper, we analyze newer research on the links between FASD and the CJS, discuss considerations from developmental perspectives and analyze salient issues involving youth with FASD. Three Canadian legal decisions involving justice-involved youth with FASD are drawn upon to mobilize three areas requiring further theorization and action regarding CJS responses to FASD. Using developmental perspectives, we centre the impacts of CJS on justice-involved youth with FASD and discuss possible resulting implications. We aim to highlight areas for further consideration when working with justice-involved youth with FASD, namely, gaps in early assessment and implementation of supports, needs to increase parent and caregiver capacity to maintain residential stability, and efforts to support desistance from crime in the context of an FASD diagnosis.
A Journey to Revival: Perspectives and Reflections in Critical Sociology and Criminology
Authors: Gill Jessica K.
Published: October 2023

This article provides and introduction to the sixth volume of the Canadian Graduate Journal of Sociology and Criminology/ Revue canadienne des études supérieures en sociologie et criminologie (CGJSC/ RCESSC) and offers an overview of the six contributions included in this publication. 
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Résumé
Cet article présente le sixième volume de la Canadian Graduate Journal of Sociology and Criminology / Revue canadienne des études supérieures en sociologie et criminologie (CGJSC / RCESSC) et offre une vue d'ensemble des six contributions incluses dans cette publication.
Audiovizualinio vertimo studijų programos dešimtmečio atgarsiai Vilniaus universiteto Kauno fakultete
Authors: Bagdžiūtė Indrė , Jakaitytė Gabrielė , Šedvydytė Viktorija
Published: October 2023

This review focuses on the celebration of the tenth anniversary of the Audiovisual Translation study programme that took place at Vilnius University Kaunas Faculty. TELL ME MORE: Translation Conference for Students and Early Career Researchers took place on April 25, 2023, and on the following day, April 26, 2023, the tenth anniversary of the Audiovisual Translation study programme was commemorated. In the article, the work carried out over the decade, the scientific publications and conferences organised, the changes in the study programme, the dynamics of the graduates, and the contribution of the social partners to the development and improvement of the Audiovisual Translation study programme were presented.
Evaluasi Sistem Informasi Dalam Proses Aplikasi E-Prints Perpustakaan UIN Antasari Banjarmasin Menggunakan Model Pieces
Authors: Rahmawati Laila , Fatimah Siti , Latifah Nor
Published: October 2023

Penerapan teknologi informasi (TI) saat ini telah berkembang pesat hampir ke semua bidang teknologi termasuk di perpustakaan UIN Antasari Banjarmasin. UPT Perpustakaan UIN Antasari Banjarmasin menerapkan sistem Institutional Digital Repository (IDR). Dengan adanya Institutional Digital Repository (IDR) ini pihak perpustakaan dapat menunjang segala aktivitas yang berada di lingkungan UIN Antasari Banjarmasin serta memberikan keuntungan karena menghemat biaya, waktu, tempat dan mempermudah pustakawan untuk melakukan observasi kategori-kategori Institutional Digital Repository (IDR) yang diantaranya seperti Artikel, Monografi, Laporan Penelitian, Konferensi-Orasi Ilmiah, Skripsi, Tesis, Disertasi, Buku, Gambar, Teaching Resource, dan lainnya. Serta memberikan kemudahan bagi pengunjung untuk mencari kategori Institutional Digital Repository (IDR) yang ada di UIN Antasari Banjarmasin. Institutional Digital Repository (IDR) masih terdapat beberapa kelemahan, diantaranya sebagai pengelola/pustakawan menyadari bahwa desain dari Institutional Digital Repository (IDR) itu sendiri cenderung kaku karena bawaan dari sistem atau pengelola yang kurang memahami bagaimana desain yang bagus untuk Institutional Digital Repository (IDR) dan Pencarian di Institutional Digital Repository (IDR) yang berbasis iklim ini sedikit agak kesulitan bagi mahasiswa mencari karena kata kunci- kata kunci dan bagian operator yang untuk mengizinkannya itu tidak begitu akurat ketika pengguna mencari.
Repetition as a Path to Authentic Existence in Kierkegaard’s Work
Authors: Pavlikova Martina , Tavilla Igor
Published: October 2023

Thesis. The aim of the paper is to interpret Kierkegaard's concept of repetition as a way of creating and experiencing authentic existence in an environment that is set up to repeat this same, inauthentic content of consciousness.
Concept. Repetition is associated with determinism and represents social stagnation. Repetition creates the conditions for an inauthentic existence. The article offers an interpretation of Kierkegaard's concept of repetition, which is the repetition of another and produces authentic existence.
Results and conclusions. Repetition automatically produces of the same. The repetition of one's choice of oneself is a process of creating spirit and individuality, which is a fundamental principle of authentic existence. Creating an authentic personality is one of the ways to solve the current crisis in society, which is associated with an inauthentic experience of existence, abdication of responsibility and repetition of lies.
Cognitive value. The postmodern society associated with the use of the media is not the cause of social disorientation. It is a means that an individual uses to repeat the same. The social environment and magic themselves are not negative, the negative is the inauthentic attitude of a person to them.
Towards Authentic African Higher Education based on African Epistemology
Authors: Nicolaides Angelo , Steyn Jean
Published: October 2023

Aim. The purpose of this article is to challenge the notion that a largely Eurocentric education is the best one for African universities. It is not by any means suggested that Eurocentric notions should be discounted, but rather that African education should be devoid of any form of subordination and be allowed to assume its rightful equal place and space, in an interconnected global education arena alongside a range of epistemologies and ontologies.
Methods. A literature review was conducted on the topic and the researchers surveyed scholarly articles, books, and other sources relevant to the area of research. The review conducted to a lesser or greater extent enumerates, describes, summarizes, issues relating to the theme.
Results. Knowledge should be sought for its value to communities through individuals and it should perpetually produce sensible, empathetic, and responsible citizens. African education must inter alia reflect a multiplicity of perspectives and notions that are grounded on local knowledge.
Conclusion. The existing form of Eurocentric university education in Africa certainly has defects when viewed Afro-centrically.
Originality. Decades after the demise of colonialism [if it has in fact ended], African universities still embrace a Eurocentric epistemological paradigm and are for the most part consciously or unconsciously disparaging or ignoring Indigenous African knowledge systems. This is far from liberating, and it is argued in a novel way that what is required is a vigorous promotion of African scholarship which is infused with African values, philosophies and knowledge that can also be promoted to our erstwhile colonisers and others.
Safeguarding Children from School Violence: A Systematic Analysis of the Issue of Psychological and Physical Pressures from Teachers and Peers
Authors: Chung Jun-ki
Published: October 2023

Aim. The relevance of the study is conditioned upon the fact that in modern society violence against children is a social problem that is associated with human rights violations and has devastating consequences for the psyche and future life of the child. In this regard, the purpose of this study is an in-depth analysis of the problem of physical and psychological violence at school and to address the issue of student protection.
Methods. The leading methods of investigating this problem are analysis, classification, induction, deduction, generalisation, and comparison of psychological and pedagogical methods and approaches aimed at protecting a child from school violence.
Results. The study covers the specific features of the influence of the school environment and the pedagogical process on the mental and physical health of students. The specific features of categories of student behaviour are examined. Individual problems and disorders of the psyche and emotional state that are a consequence of violence are shown. The benefits of healthy family support and comfortable society for emotional independence and achievement of goals are characterised. The results of violence in the school environment are diagnosed and presented. A correctional and developmental programme, coaching psychology and preventive activities are proposed.
Conclusion. The study materials are of practical and theoretical value for young teachers, psychologists, students, teachers, sociologists, educational figures, and politicians who will be able to understand and solve the problem of violence, preventing its occurrence in educational institutions.
The Gender Aspect of the English Language. Should We Teach Gender Neutrality in the Classroom?
Authors: Grigoryeva Leona , Nazmieva Elmira
Published: October 2023

Aim. This article is aimed at the study of different aspects of gender linguistics in the English language, namely, the grammatical category of gender, gender vocabulary and phraseology, male and female differences in using language, the problem of gender neutrality teaching in English.
Methods. The article is based on the study and review of research works in the fields of cultural studies, linguistics, and sociology. The paper summarises the current state of understanding on the topic and makes contribution to the field.
Results. In this paper the grammatical gender of English is studied, examples of lexical units, phraseology, proverbs, and sayings are given, and differences in speech between men and women are described, forms of gender-neutral English are presented. The results of research clearly show that in the past English used not to be a gender-neutral language. Nowadays, we can observe that changes in cultural views influenced by feminism in the English-speaking countries have led to changes in the language itself.
Conclusions. English has become one of the first languages in the world in which gender neutrality has become predominant. We think since gender-neutrality is highly valued in the English-speaking society, it must be taught to learners of English in different countries since the primary aim of learning a foreign language is communication which always includes a cultural component.
Design and Development of Teaching Materials Aimed at Mentor Professional Training
Authors: Hašková Alena , Radulović Branka , Mikla Štefan , Stajić Stefan , Zatkalík Dominik
Published: October 2023

Aim. The paper presents information on the concept of teaching materials supporting professional development of mentors,  either teacher trainees trainers or introducing  teachers of novice teachers, created within an international project by experts from 6 higher education institutions (Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra – SK,  the University of J. Selye in Komárno - SK, Eszterházy Károly Catholic University in Eger - HU, the University of Ostrava in Ostrava - CZ, the Prague University of Economics and Business in Prague - CZ, the University of Novi Sad in Novi Sad – SRB).
Methods. Based on analyses of different resources and opinions of experts nominated by the above mentioned higher education institution a mentor competence profile consisting of fifteen key competences was compiled. Based on the platform of the created profile teaching materials supporting successful performance of the mentor role or position were processed.
Results. As a main output of the international project 2020-1-SK01-KA201-078250 Mentor training of the Erasmus+ program, five textbooks were created , the basic one in the English version and the other four – its mutations in the national languages of the individual project partners.
Conclusion. The textbooks created within the project will be used in the project partner countries within the mentors practical training and preparation.
Cognitive value. Currently the concept and philosophy of the teaching materials created within the Mentor training project have become a background for processing further teaching materials supporting mentors´ competence development, which are under preparation within an other international project, namely the bilateral Slovak-Serbian project APVV SK-SRB-21-0025 Mentors´ Vademecum supported by the Slovak Research and Development Agency.
Dispositional Mental States of Internally Displaced University Teachers Under Martial Law: Gender Differences
Authors: Popovych Ihor , Hudimova Alisar , Bokhonkova Yulia , Savchuk Oleksandr , Hoian Ihor , Shevchenko Nataliia
Published: October 2023

Aim. The empirical study of gender differences in the dispositional mental states of university teachers who were internally displaced during martial law.
Methods. A combined research strategy was used, integrating the methods for comparing samples of female and male participants. The different types of dispositional mental states of the respondents were identified by the author’s methodology for the study of dominant mental states.
Results. It was discovered that the respondents’ psychological content parameters showed statistically significant gender-based differences. Group 1 prevailed in terms of anxiety (U = 855.0; p = .000). Group 2 prevailed in terms of self-control (U = 975.0; p = .001); awareness of events (U = 707.5; p = .000); expected attitude (U = 1074.0; p = .006); expected result (U = 1067.0; p = .006) and psychological well-being (U = 1113.5; p = .014). The dispositional mental states of a female sample of internally displaced university teachers were represented by five components with a total variation of ∑d = 74.527%. The male sample had four factors with a total variation ∑d = 94.442%. It was stated that there were significant differences between the dispositional mental states of female and male teachers in terms of formal characteristics and content loading of components.
Conclusions. The scientific value of empirical facts about the dispositional mental states of university teachers who were internally displaced as a result of wartime action is justified. The importance of incorporating the discovered results into scientific and educational processes is emphasised.