bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of primary school students' response to the pandemic by their parents
Authors: Aral Neriman , Deles Bayram
Published: January 2023

This study aims to evaluate the responses of primary school children to the pandemic, based on the statements of their parents. In the study, the descriptive survey model was used. The study group consists of parents whose children attend a private primary school in the province of Manisa, Turkey. The 'General Information Form' and the 'Children's Response to the Pandemic Scale' were used for data collection in the study. In the data analysis, the t-test was used. As a result of the study, it was found that responses of the children whose parents aged 36 and over, who had an undergraduate degree and above, and whose families had three or more children were perceived as riskier according to their fathers. It was found that the presence of a COVID-19 history in the family and the presence of individuals who have died due to COVID-19 negatively affect the behavior of children during the pandemic. The male children were found to be more affected by the pandemic than female children. In this context, in order to support the healthy development of children, training programs can be planned and implemented to inform families about the disease and bereavement process in order to be able to support the healthy development of children.
The influence of adolescents' gender and age on internet usehabits during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Gaborov Maja , Kavalić Mila , Milosavljev Dragana , Karuović Dijana , Glušac Dragana , Stanisavljev Sanja
Published: January 2023

The research aims to determine the extent to which the gender and age of adolescents have influenced their habits when using the Internet, as well as the purpose for which the Internet is used the most. For the needs of the research, a questionnaire "Internet use habits" was designed, which consists of two dimensions. The first dimension looks at the Intensity of Internet Use, and the second looks at the Purpose of Internet Use, through nine items: Entertainment, Social Networks, Games, Trivia, Tutorials, School, Forums, Adults, Blog, and Blogging. The sample in the research was designed to include students in grades 5-8 of primary school and secondary school students, aged 11 to 18. Respondents were selected using a random sampling technique (N = 744). The results showed that gender did not affect the formation of Internet use habits, as opposed to age, which significantly influenced the formation of these habits. The research also highlighted that the Internet was mostly used for fun, but also that the interest in educational content on the Internet had increased. The pedagogical implications are aimed at forming a relationship between professors and students based on students' attitudes toward Internet content. Since the Internet is something that adolescents use on a daily basis, it should be used as a tool in working with them.
The holistic approach to early childhood in Maria Montessori's pedagogy
Authors: Miljković Milan
Published: January 2023

In the context of Maria Montessori's (1870-1952) pedagogical philosophy, one of its fundamental characteristics can be observed in her humanistic romanticist attitude towards the child and childhood, as well as the repercussions of such an attitude on the global process of building and developing a society of peace, that is, tendencies of a pacifist nature as an important purpose of the development of mankind as a whole. Guided by this kind of leitmotif identified in Montessori's pedagogical theory and teachings, the first section of the paper seeks to examine and interpret her ideas which place great significance on the influence of the environment on the holistic process of child development, and her views on the periods of sensitivity a child goes through in its development. The second section of the paper looks at the characteristics of the first stage of development in Montessori's pedagogical theory, with emphasis on the importance of the voluntaristic aspect in child development. Finally, the third section examines some of Montessori's theoretical starting positions in the segment of complexity of the child's world - adult world relationship through the axiological ethical dimension, with special reference to the importance of cosmic education in this context. The main aim of this paper was thus inspired by an analysis of some of Montessori's pedagogical views and ideas which, in the naturalness of their pedagogical manner and rhetoric, encourage and foster the idea of a child's holistic development by emphasizing the importance of the axiological ethical dimension in the context of the child's world - adult world relationship.
Outdoor activities and "falconing" or the philosophical concept of striving toward perfection
Authors: Miletić Vladimir
Published: January 2023

The theme Outdoor activities as an integral segment of all entities of the complex system of Physical Culture is inextricably linked with Sokolism, which in itself is a phenomenon based on Tirsh's idea. Outdoor activities are based on the concept of the human need to move for the sake of survival and life in nature, and later found their place in the system, through integration into Physical Culture. With this, they are chronologically much ahead of Physical Culture as a part of general culture and Sokolism as a movement. Therefore, on the basis of learning from nature, they take over most of the characteristics of the Falcon (Falco), as a species that has incredible performance applicable in several program contents. In addition to this fact, the concept of Sokolism is in direct contact and interaction with nature through exercise and application in the open air, i.e. in this way it also enters into the composition of Outdoor activities.
Self-assessment of online learning performance and anxiety in students during the Covid-19 pandemic
Authors: Mladenović Kristina , Živković Danijela , Đošić Anđela , Purenović-Ivanović Tijana , Malobabić Marina , Mitić Aleksa , Ranđelović Nebojša
Published: January 2023

Due to the pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19) from March 16th to May 18th 2020. the lectures at the Faculty of Sports and Psysical Education, University of Niš, took place exclusively through online learning platforms. The faculties of sports and physical education are content-wise and methodogically specific in comparison to other faculties. The aim of this study is to identify the degree to which students were able to complete their academic commitments, what their motivation for learning was, what variables affected their ability to do so, and how anxious they were throughout the epidemic. In total, 364 students from the Faculty of Sports and Physical Education, representing all undergraduate and graduate academic years, took part in the online study. The research was conducted using a questionnaire consisting of self-assessment of mastered material in all subjects (five-point scale), the degree of motivation for distance learning (five-point scale), questions about factors that hindered students in learning and anxiety scales (AT-29, Tovilović and Novović, 2009). The results show that 68.6% of students managed to fulfill more than 60% of the obligations from the course per year. The largest number of students was mostly motivated (51.3%), while 17.9% were highly motivated for online learning. Less than 10% of all respondents were not motivated at all (7.4%). The largest number of students (42.6%) fulfilled their academic obligations in the percentage of 60 to 80%, while 33% of students fulfilled their obligations between 80 and 100%. The research showed that the biggest obstacle in online learning is the lack of direct contact and communication between students with colleagues and professors (36%), as well as technical problems, which represent a barrier for 16.8% of respondents. The results showed that there is a statistically significant difference in the degree of anxiety between male and female students (Sig. = .001), with higher values of anxiety recorded in female students.
Sports football club "Hajduk" Niš 1938-1944
Authors: Tomić Srđan
Published: January 2023

The sports life of a city is worth as much as the effort and other hardships invested in its duration, but also as much as the collective memory is ready to reach in the search for knowledge of such and such a life dedicated to sports. Years of existence, the number of awards and recognitions, are not the only measure of the quality of a sports team. The degree of spiritual commitment necessary for the club to function, ready to deal with all good results and adversity, is crucial. With this story, we want to draw attention to one such phenomenon and a sports organization that, neither in duration nor in recorded results, has not bounced back from the environment in which it exists, but with her energy and indomitable spirit, ultimately with the name "Hajduk", she left a memory and a trace in the hearts of contemporaries, which hardly anyone will be able to erase.
An approach to modeling a digital measuring twin based on a coordinate measuring machines
Authors: Kasalica Vidoje , Stojadinović Slavenko , Živković Srđan
Published: January 2023

New trends in technological systems in terms of processing processes have also placed new demands on the measuring technique. The application of conventional metrology systems and the procedures that support them have become a limiting factor in terms of flexibility and measurement accuracy. The main problem problem is the rapid metrological identification of complex metrological tasks, such as, for example, shape and position tolerances for parts of medium and high accuracy. In addition to metrological identification, the problem is also the connection of metrological databases, which has a direct impact on the obtain results accuracy. In order to solve these problems, this paper presents an approach to modeling a digital measuring twin based on a numerically controlled measuring machine. In a broader sense, the developed model integrates machine and computer technologies and was applied in the field of metrology, that is, the examination of achieved tolerances on machine parts using CMM. The benefits are reflected in the fact that it is not necessary to construct expensive prototypes, it saves time, avoids collision and the most important thing in the world of industry, it saves money.
Pametni hirurški instrumenti kod minimalno invazivnih operativnih zahvata
Authors: Aličić Almis , Aličić Merim
Published: January 2023

Smart surgical instruments are essential for overcoming many significant physiological limitations that surgeons face in their practice, such as the inability to scale a force in mN precision. Besides physiological tremors, weariness and poor kinaesthetic feedback on the part of a surgeon and patient movement, the lack of force perception represents a great technological challenge. Providing tactile feedback during the interaction of the instrument with the tissue facilitates the surgeon with better control of the applied force, thus preventing undesired trauma to the tissue or accidental trauma to the healthy tissues in proximity. In robotic surgery, surgeons should be able to scale applied force without direct contact with surgical tools. Surgical instruments with built-in FBG can attenuate surgeons' ability and help overcome limitations and prevent unwanted tissue damage in "free hand" surgery or robot-assisted surgery.
Reconstruction of the hydro generator excitation system on hydro power plant Trebinje 1
Authors: Traparić Mirko , Miljanić Zoran
Published: January 2023

The excitation system of the hydro unit is a static self-excitation system that uses thyristor rectifiers in a three-phase fully controllable bridge connection with a digital two-channel regulation system characterized by a very fast response (eng. high initial response ratio). The excitation system is powered by an excitation transformer connected to the busbars of the aggregate with a transmission ratio of 14.4/0.42 kV. The aim of this project is to show the characteristics of the old ABB UNITROL 5000 excitation system as well as the improvements obtained by installing the new ABB UNITROL 6000 excitation system of unit 1 at the Trebinje Hydroelectric Power Plant 1. The reconstruction of the excitation system was carried out as part of the regular annual overhaul of the hydroelectric power plant by representatives of the company "Advensys engineering" d.o.o. - Zagreb, through cooperation with the staff of the power plant. The basic scope of the system reconstruction consists of three units and includes the replacement of the control part of the excitation, the replacement of the excitation switch and the replacement of the excitation control panel.
Possibilities of apllying the 7S model in a small processing company
Authors: Gajović Aleksandra
Published: January 2023

The paper analyzes the business and the potential for improving the business of a small processing company through the McKinsey 7S model. The first part of the paper presents an overview of the literature in this area. The methodology is presented in the second part of the paper. In the third part of the work, all points of the 7S model (strategy, structure, systems, shared values, management style, employees, skills) were analyzed. At the end, a conclusion was given with suggestions for improvement. The work shows that the McKinsey7S model can be applied in all types of companies and provides an overview of the current situation with an insight into critical points that need to be improved.
What is a business strategy and why is it important?
Authors: Lisse Stanislav
Published: January 2023

This is the third paper in a set of five papers devoted to business strategy. This paper deals with definitions of business strategy, its origin and importance for every business and non-business entity. Referring to Živojin Mišić, General staff colonel, professor on High school of Military Academy whose preface to the military strategy was translated and modified into the preface to the business strategy, it was pointed out that many directors are not adequately prepared for their important and very difficult task of leading the organization towards success and sustainable business in a hostile environment of global competition.
Role of sensors in the paradigm of industry 4.0 and IIoT
Authors: Porokhnya Andrei , Yakimenko Ilia
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this article is to review new trends in monitoring the condition of oil on all factory area processes. New solutions are being introduced into this industry with new advantages in the development of artificial intelligence, as well as machine learning and sensor technologies, which are applicable for data-based maintenance. They are called predictive maintenance. This paradigm is going to replace the old one. It changes the traditional routine preventive maintenance scheme and provides a deep understanding of the equipment performance [1]. Monitoring and checkout of conditions are necessary to maintain in a real-time environment because on-line control of equipment status can put down an operating cost, by eliminating the need for equipment outage for everyday diagnostics. The analysis based on oil samples is an effective tribotechnical systems approach for early diagnosis of failures, as it contains valuable information about the process of degradation of oil and the state of tribotechnical pairs [2]. But there are some problems with this method. The first is the way of oil sampling. There are lots of mistakes that may be made during the oil sampling process, and they can affect the results. The second is a delivery to laboratory which complicates the diagnostic process. That's why we cannot say this approach is an on-line method of diagnostics. For the better prognosis of pending machinery failure one needs to know a real-time correlation between size, shapes, and concentration of wear debris parts [3].
Insurance in the Serbian civil code from 1844: Contribution to the history of legal regulation of insurance contracts in Serbia
Authors: Jovanović Slobodan
Published: January 2023

Comparative legal and normative analysis of the Serbian Civil Code provisions from 1844 (hereinafter referred to as the SCC) on insurance contracts is the subject of this paper. Since it is a Serbian legal tradition from the period of restoration of the Serbian statehood and the struggle for fi nal liberation from the Ottoman Empire, the SCC could not reflect achievements of domestic legal theory and case law. Jovan Hadžić, the author of the Code, given his legal education and positive law in Vojvodina at the time, modelled the SCC on the Austrian Civil Code (hereinafter referred to as the ACC). Such an outcome was caused by the absence of previous regulations or business customs that applied to insurance contracts. Therefore, in this paper we compare legal provisions of both codes relevant to insurance contracts. The paper analyses the rules of certain aleatory contracts of the SCC, especially insurance, the regulation and subject matter of insurance contracts, the form and conclusion of insurance contracts. Obligations to protect and salvage property according to the SCC were analysed separately, having in mind that they could be applied accordingly in marine insurance.
The potential of the health insurance sector as a key player in the post-pandemic era
Authors: Satria Fauzi , Iqba Usman , Rabrenović Mihajlo
Published: January 2023

Amid the economic crisis and increased global poverty as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, having a health insurance plan can be a solution for the public to have access to standard and affordable healthcare services without having financial difficulties. In addition, countries whose citizens have health insurance and are fully covered by it are more likely to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The objective of this paper is to provide perspectives on how health insurance can be a key player in the post-pandemic era. With all the changes in healthcare services due to the pandemic and technological developments, in this paper, we recommend the industry carry out reforms in both the service coverage and their operating model in the post-pandemic era. The reform is necessary not only to ensure public safety but also the sustainability of the sector itself. Specifically, we believe that the health insurance sector in Serbia has the capacity and the infrastructure to become the key player in ensuring the health of the population in the post-COVID-19 pandemic.
Endoscopic and histological characteristics of small bowel tumors diagnosed by double-balloon enteroscopy
Authors: Dolu Suleyman , Onem Soner , Htway Zarni , Hajıyev Farid , Bilgen Ali , Binicier Hatice Cilem , Kalemoglu Ecem , Sagol Ozgul , Akarsu Mesut
Published: January 2023

Background/Aims: Double-balloon enteroscopy (DBE) allows for the diagnoses and treatment of small bowel tumors (SBTs). This study aimed to evaluate the utility of DBE for the diagnosis and treatment of SBTs.Methods: Patients diagnosed with SBTs who underwent DBE were included in this study. According to their endoscopic appearances, they were categorized as polyps or masses, and according to their histological characteristics, they were categorized as benign or malignant SBTs.Results: A total of 704 patients were retrospectively analyzed, and 90 (12.8%) were diagnosed with SBTs. According to their endoscopic appearance, 48 (53.3%) had polyps and 42 (46.7%) had masses. Additionally, 53 (58.9%) and 37 (41.1%) patients had malignant and benign SBTs, respectively, depending on their histological characteristics. Patients diagnosed with polyps were younger than those diagnosed with masses (p<0.001). Patients diagnosed with benign SBTs were younger than those diagnosed with malignant SBT (p<0.001). Overall, histological diagnosis was determined using DBE in 73 (81.1%) patients.Conclusions: DBE is a useful method for diagnosing SBTs. Additionally, the histological type of the lesion can be determined using DBE.
Hybrid argon plasma coagulation in Barrett’s esophagus: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Shah Sagar N. , Chehade Nabil El Hage , Tavangar Amirali , Choi Alyssa , Monachese Marc , Chang Kenneth J. , Samarasena Jason B.
Published: January 2023

Background/Aims: Patients with Barrett’s esophagus are at increased risk of developing esophageal adenocarcinoma. Endoscopic therapies aim to eradicate dysplastic and metaplastic tissues. Hybrid argon plasma coagulation (hybrid-APC) utilizes submucosal fluid injection to create a protective cushion prior to ablation that shields the submucosa from injury. We performed a pooled meta-analysis to evaluate the safety and efficacy of hybrid-APC.Methods: We conducted a systematic search of major electronic databases in April 2022. Studies that included patients with dysplastic and non-dysplastic Barrett’s esophagus undergoing treatment with hybrid-APC were eligible for inclusion. Outcome measures included complete remission of intestinal metaplasia (CR-IM), stricture formation, serious adverse events, and number of sessions necessary to achieve CR-IM.Results: Overall pooled CR-IM rate for patients undergoing hybrid-APC was 90.8% (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.872–0.939; I2=0%). Pooled stricture rate was 2.0% (95% CI, 0.005–0.042; I2=0%). Overall serious adverse event rate was 2.7% (95% CI, 0.007–0.055; I2=0%).Conclusions: Results of the current meta-analysis suggest that hybrid-APC is associated with high rates of CR-IM and a favorable safety profile. Interpretation of these results is limited by the inclusion of retrospective cohort and case series data. Randomized controlled trials that standardize treatment and outcome evaluation protocols are necessary to understand how this treatment option is comparable to the current standards of care.
Reflexiones acerca de la apariencia infantil de las personificaciones místicas en la literatura emblemática devocional del primer tercio del siglo XVII / Reflections on the Infantile Appearance of Mystical Personifications in Emblematic Devotional Literature of the first Third of the seventeenth Century
Authors: García Arranz José Julio
Published: January 2023

ABSTRACT: During the first quarter of the seventeenth century, the genre of emblematic literature took a clear turn towards its more doctrinal aspects, producing a large series of works in this period whose illustrations, which generally exceed the quality of the preceding repertoires, in many cases were filled with characters who have the appearance of charming children or young people performing actions of apparent naivety. In this article, we are going to delve into the analysis of those cultural, literary, and iconic-artistic factors that converged in emblematic books during those decades that were critical for redefining the genre, and which led to the «infantilization» of its protagonist personifications in the most prominent works of an ascetic or mystical orientation. We will refer, in the same way, to the most relevant productions which have this distinctive feature operating in their picturae.
KEYWORDSEmblematic; Eros; Divine Love; Infant Personification; Mystical Iconography
RESUMEN: Durante el primer cuarto del s. XVII el género de la literatura de emblemas experimenta una clara derivación hacia la vertiente más doctrinal del mismo, produciendo en este periodo una nutrida serie de obras cuyas ilustraciones, que exceden por regla general la calidad de los repertorios precedentes, estarán protagonizadas en muchos casos por unos personajes que adoptan el aspecto de encantadores niños o jóvenes realizando acciones de aparente ingenuidad. En el presente artículo vamos a profundizar en el análisis de aquellos factores culturales, literarios e icónico-artísticos que confluyeron en los libros de emblemas en unas décadas críticas de redefinición del género y que propiciaron la «infantilización» de sus personificaciones protagonistas en las más destacadas obras de orientación ascética o mística. Haremos referencia, de igual modo, a aquellas producciones más relevantes en las que se opera este rasgo distintivo en sus picturae.
A propósito de los Heroica symbola: edición de un manuscrito de apuntes de un alumno de Juan Lorenzo Palmireno / On the Heroica Symbola: Edition of a Manuscript of Notes by a Student of Juan Lorenzo Palmireno
Authors: Bouzy Christian
Published: January 2023

ABSTRACT: André Gallego Barnés’s 2016 publication of a previously unedited manuscript of notes by a student of Juan Lorenzo Palmireno is a noteworthy event for scholars of Hispanic emblematics. Palmireno was a famous Humanist from Aragón and professor in the Studi General of Valencia who initially held the Chair of Poetry (1550-1556) and later the Chair of Rhetoric (1561-1569). This work, titled Heroica symbola, shows how Juan Lorenzo Palmireno made his rhetoric classes more pleasant by means of his utilization of examples gathered from collections of imprese by the best authors of the period, such as a French author like Claude Paradin, or an Italian author like Paolo Giovio. The intent of this study is to show how the topoi served in the 16th century in the expression of conceits in imprese, how these imprese were utilized by professors in their rhetoric classes, and how they can still nurture to this day profound analyses –philological, historical and literary– for scholars of emblematics.
KEYWORDS16th Century; Imprese; Studi General de Valencia; Palmireno; Heroica Symbola; Paradin; Giovio; Gallego Barnés
RESUMEN: La publicación en 2016 por André Gallego Barnés de un manuscrito inédito de apuntes de un alumno de Juan Lorenzo Palmireno –famoso humanista aragonés y profesor en el Studi General de Valencia donde ocupó primero la cátedra de poesía (1550-1556) y luego la cátedra de retórica (1561-1569)–, es un evento de interés para los estudiosos de la emblemática hispánica. Titulada Heroica symbola, la obra muestra cómo Juan Lorenzo Palmireno amenizaba sus clases de retórica mediante ejemplos sacados de las recopilaciones de empresas de los mejores autores de la época que sean franceses como Claude Paradin o italianos como Paolo Giovio. Este estudio tiene por objetivo mostrar cómo los tópicos servían en el siglo XVI en la expresión conceptista de las empresas, cómo éstas servían en las clases de retórica de los catedráticos y cómo pueden alimentar, aún hoy día, profundos análisis –filológico, histórico y literario– por parte de los estudiosos de la emblemática.
Los tipos iconográficos de la tradición cristiana, vol. 7, Antigua Alianza I. Los Patriarcas, Rafael García Mahíques (dir.), Madrid: Encuentro, 2022, 884 pp.
Authors: Ávila Valverde Andrés
Published: January 2023

Recensión de libro:Los tipos iconográficos de la tradición cristiana, vol. 7, Antigua Alianza I. Los Patriarcas, Rafael García Mahíques (dir.), Madrid: Encuentro, 2022, 884 pp.
Introduction to “Contemporary Hegemonic and Anti-Imperialist Discourses in Literature and Culture: Postulates, Visions, Aesthetics”
Authors: Obszyński Michał
Published: January 2023

Introduction to “Contemporary Hegemonic and Anti-Imperialist Discourses in Literature and Culture: Postulates, Visions, Aesthetics”
Carme Bescansa, Renata Cornejo, Garbine Iytueta-Goizueta, Iraide Talavera-Burgos (Eds.). Aussiger Beiträge. Germanistische Schrift enreihe aus Forschung und Lehre. Supplement 2022, 16. Jahrgang: Eine schöne neue Welt? Heimat im Spannungsfeld von Gedächtnis und Dystopie in Literatur, Film und anderen Medien des 20. und 21. Jahrhunderts
Authors: Mirecka Agata
Published: January 2023

Book review
Entre la artificialidad y la deshumanización: La ciencia ficción de Horacio Quiroga y Santiago Roncagliolo
Authors: Orrego Jaime A.
Published: January 2023

Although science fiction is to be found in Latin American literature, it has always been considered a minor genre on the continent. This may be why some science fiction writers publish under a pseudonym while others have only dabbled in this genre. The paper analyzes Artificial Man (1910) by the Uruguayan Horacio Quiroga and Close to Life (2010) by the Peruvian Santiago Roncagliolo in order to demonstrate how the use of technology in human beings can be depicted. The article discusses in particular the means by which Roncagliolo highlights the desire for automation that leads a company to dehumanize humans in order to humanize machines.
Räume der Gewalt analysieren: Die Konzepte Bloodlands, Rimlands und Borderlands im Vergleich
Authors: Pulvermacher Alexandra
Published: January 2023

Inspired by the spatial turn in cultural studies, numerous concepts for the analysis of Eastern Europe in the 20th century emerged from the turn of the millennium onwards, of which Alexander V. Prusin’s Borderlands, Mark Leven’s Rimlands and Timothy Snyder’s Bloodlands are compared with one another. The paper aims to answer the question of whether and how these concepts can be made fruitful for historical scholarship, especially for the study of mass violence, occupation rule, and for a comparison of dictatorships.
El triunfo de la derrota en la creación literaria de Enrique Vila-Matas
Authors: Rękawek Jolanta
Published: January 2023

This article analyzes elements of Enrique Vila-Matas’ narrative, which seeks alternative forms to the tradition established in the novel genre from the 19th century onwards. As this article endeavors to illustrate, Vila-Matas places himself on the edge of the abyss to the extent that he assumes the risk of failure when he fragments the protagonist, thus turning the action into a rambling disintegrated perspective, and moving freely through literary genres. The paper discusses how the author conceives his work in the eyes of readers who are challenged to become active participants in this creative act. It also analyzes how a willingness to take risks in his literary work has helped to establish Vila-Matas as a successful writer. What will happen to him when he crosses the shadow line of his triumph?
We Have Always Lived in the Mind: The Freudian Topographic Model of the Mind as Depicted in Shirley Jackson’s We Have Always Lived in the Castle (1962)
Authors: Woroniec Jacqueline Wiktoria
Published: January 2023

The literary setting of Shirley Jackson’s 1962 novel We Have Always Lived in the Castle is eerie, symbolic, and inextricably interconnected with the main characters of the book. The Blackwood family, haunted by its macabre past, is confined to its mansion, which is a manifestation of its dwellers’ troubled minds. The Blackwoods abide in a reciprocal influence with their house, the titular castle. The aim of this paper is to contribute to the discourse on Jackson’s work and to illustrate a symbolic rather than mimetic reading of the novel. The theory of psychoanalysis, and more specifically the concept of the Freudian topographic model of the mind, is used to characterize the novel’s setting and its foreground characters. The paper identifies the three focal characters with Freudian archetypes of id, ego, and superego, and uses the theory to further analyze the relationships between the characters to prove they are each ruled by one of the archetypes. Then, it places the characters within the plane of the Blackwood mansion to demonstrate the house’s psychological agency over its dwellers. This is achieved by comparing the mansion’s floors to the Freudian levels of consciousness. Such an interpretation not only compares the Blackwood family to a single entity, a shared mind, but also includes the house as an integral part of its manifestation.
Evolutionary Algorithm Simulation of Japanese to Chinese Buzzwords Based on Quantum Social Network Modeling
Authors: Jiang Xiaorong
Published: January 2023

Based on the quantum social network theory, this paper conducts an evolutionary algorithm research on the law of Japanese catchphrase introduced into China and its changes in China. The network generated by this modeling method is comprehensively analyzed from the aspects of network degree, degree distribution, average shortest path, node aggregation coefficient, etc., which verifies the effectiveness of the modeling method. Starting from the language itself, from both internal and external perspectives, this paper explores the reasons for the popularity of Riyuan's animation language in China. One is to study from the internal causes of language; the other is to study from the outside of society.
Usuários avançados de games no Brasil: uma aplicação por uma empresa desenvolvedora
Authors: Pate Leonardo Gonçalves , Cunha Leonardo Sá , Melo Lucas Galvão Graça , Marques Alexandre Barbosa
Published: January 2023

Introdução/Problematização: No contexto da inovação, usuário avançado é o que desenvolveu um grau de conhecimento elevado sobre determinado produto. Na indústria de games, de curto ciclo de lançamentos, é crucial identificar rapidamente e aproveitar efetivamente os usuários avançados para aumentar as chances de sucesso. A questão problema abordada no artigo é: como implementar uma rápida identificação e o pleno aproveitamento de Lead Users em uma empresa brasileira desenvolvedora de games?Objetivo/proposta: Modelar um processo para a empresa desenvolvedora de games selecionada identificar, de forma ágil, e aproveitar melhor a contribuição potencial dos usuários avançados. Tal objetivo geral foi desdobrado nos objetivos específicos de analisar as práticas atuais da empresa em identificação e aproveitamento de usuários avançados; identificar os pontos de melhoria; e elaborar um novo fluxograma para o processo.Procedimentos Metodológicos: O estudo tem caráter qualitativo e descritivo, aplicando técnicas de coleta de dados em fontes bibliográficas, documentais e em entrevistas não estruturadas. Quanto à análise dos dados, foi empregada a análise de conteúdo.Principais Resultados: Quanto à identificação rápida de usuários avançados, foi constatado que a empresa apenas realizava a formulação de palavras-chave, tendo sido criado um fluxograma novo para este processo. Quanto à participação do usuário avançado no processo de desenvolvimento de novos jogos, observou-se que eles participavam apenas da promoção dos jogos, tendo sido revisado o fluxograma correspondente para abranger também as etapas de seleção de ideias, desenvolvimento do produto.Considerações Finais: Mesmo uma empresa bem-gerenciada e com produtos premiados pode melhorar o processo de desenvolvimento de novos produtos, identificando os usuários avançados e incorporando o conhecimento que eles possuem. A iniciativa demanda a revisão dos procedimentos internos.

Contribuições do Trabalho: O artigo contribui com um exemplo detalhado de aplicação da teoria dos usuários avançados (lead users) como fonte de inovação. A aplicação é feita em uma empresa da indústria de jogos eletrônicos, de reconhecida dinâmica inovativa e de expressivo crescimento econômico no momento, explorando as possibilidades geradas pelas mídias sociais.
The Effect of Schizochytrium sp. on the Growth and Health of Fish
Authors: Yuni Pratiwi Dian , Zidni Irfan
Published: January 2023

The rapidly expanding aquaculture sector of the worldwide fisheries industry is mostly due to fish feed. Omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are good for fish health and growth, are mostly found in fish oil. However, the cost of fish oil is increasing while its production is declining. Aquaculture can be maintained with the use of alternate aquafeeds. Due to their quick growth, aquatic protists have a lot of potential as a source of omega-3 oil. Schizochytrium sp. can be used to substitute fish oil in aquafeed due to its high lipid and DHA content, according to numerous research. The purpose of this review is to determine the effects of utilizing Schizochytrium sp. in fish feed on fish growth and health. The nutritional value and optimal dosage of Schizochytrium sp. for various fish sizes are discussed. The optimal concentration of Schizochytrium sp. varies by species and can replace fish oil in the range of 20–80%. Several studies found that replacing fish oil in fish food with Schizochytrium sp. made the fish grow faster, live longer, gain weight, and eat more food. In the future, Schizochytrium sp. and several types of marine protists have the potential to serve as alternative sources that can replace fish oil in fish feed.
Locally Attractivity Solution of Coupled Fractional Integral Equation in Banach Algebras
Authors: More Pravin M. , Karande B. D. , Amrutrao P. S.
Published: January 2023

In this paper we prove the Locally Attractivity solution of coupled hybrid functional integral equation of fractional order (CQHFIE) in Banach algebras. Our main result is based on the   hybrid fixed point theory used theorem due to Dhage B. C.
Automorphism Groups of Regular Elements with Von-Neumann Inverses of Local Near-Rings Admitting Frobenius Derivations
Authors: Abuga Joseph Motanya , Ojiema Michael Onyango , Kivunge Benard Muthiani
Published: January 2023

This paper presents the classication of the invariant subgroups of the automorphism groups of the regular elements obtained from nite local near-rings, the appropriate algebraic structure to study non-linear functions on finite groups. Just as rings of matrices operate on vector spaces, near-rings operate on groups. In this paper, we construct classes of zero symmetric local near-ring of characteristic pk; k = 1; 2 ; k \(\ge\) 3 admitting frobenius derivations, characterize the structures of the cyclic groups generated by the regular elements R(N) as well as the structures and the orders of the automorphism groups Aut(R(N)) of the regular elements.
Efficacy and Safety of Fixed-Dose Combination of Efonidipine and Telmisartan in Stage II Hypertensive Patients: Results from Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Dewan Bhupesh , Shinde Siddheshwar , Kondekar Shweta
Published: January 2023

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the anti-hypertensive efficacy of a fixed-dose combination (FDC) of Efonidipine 40 mg and Telmisartan 40 mg in Stage II hypertensive patients.

Study Design:  Multicentric, randomized, double-blind, parallel, comparative Phase III clinical trial.

Methodology: This clinical trial was conducted at six geographically distributed sites across India and enrolled 240 Stage II hypertensive patients. They were randomized into two groups in a ratio of 1:1 using computer-generated block randomization to receive E+T (FDC of Efonidipine 40 mg + Telmisartan 40mg) or C+T (FDC of Cilnidipine 10 mg + Telmisartan 40 mg) group intervention once daily for a period of 90 days. The study site staff, investigator and patients were blinded to the treatment allocation.  The primary endpoint of the study evaluated the mean reduction in sitting systolic BP (SBP) and diastolic BP (DBP) from baseline to day 90 whereas the secondary endpoints assessed were mean reduction in BP from baseline to day 30 & 60, patients achieving target BP (<140/90 mmHg) and the safety and tolerability of the investigational products based on the incidences of adverse events (AEs) reported.

 Results: A total of 118 subjects were randomized to the E+T group wherein the mean (±SD) SBP and DBP at baseline was 167.25 ± 4.68/107.26 ± 5.19 mmHg. After 30 days of treatment with the E+T group, the mean reduction in SBP/DBP of 29.37/18.06 mmHg was observed whereas at Day 60 reduction of 38.55/22.69 mmHg was seen from the baseline. At Day 90, SBP/DBP decreased to 119.41±14.99/81.67±4.29 mmHg with a mean reduction of 47.94/25.89 mmHg in the E+T group. During the study period, the difference in systolic blood pressure between the treatments with E+T and C+T was -0.48 mmHg, with the two-sided 95% confidence interval (CI) ranging from -4.54 to 3.58 mmHg. The corresponding difference in diastolic blood pressure was -0.77 (95% CI: -2.60 to 1.06) mm Hg. The upper boundary of the 95% CI was below the margin of 10 mmHg, confirming the non-inferiority of E+T to C+T. A total of 92% of patients who had been assigned to E+T treatment achieved their target BP goal. Only one patient reported an adverse event with E+T treatment. No unexpected AEs were reported in the E+T group suggesting its good safety and tolerability. Overall, the E+T treatment was effective, safe and well-tolerated by the patients for 90 days.

Conclusion: It was concluded that the FDC of Efonidipine 40 mg and Telmisartan 40 mg was efficacious in the management of Stage II hypertension.
Air Quality Assessment of Uttarakhand (India) Using Satellite Data and Machine Learning Techniques
Authors: Chandra Divyanshu , Verma Govind , Anand Navtej , Prasad Subodh , Pradey Binay Kumar , Goswami Shikha
Published: January 2023

Degrading Air Quality is a major concern for all species on this planet. Over the years, it is seen that air quality is constantly degrading mainly because of the reasons such as industrialisation, deforestation, and green-house effect. Main parameters to be considered for the Air Quality are the Carbon Monoxide (CO), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Ozone (O3) and Aerosols. A study of these parameters changing over time is necessary so to keep a check on the degrading air quality.

In this study, the data of Carbon Monoxide (CO), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Ozone (O3) and Aerosols are taken for the past 5 years i.e. 2018 to 2022 and their time series is extracted thereafter a test on stationarity is done so as to know whether these series are stationary or not. Two machine learning models namely Holt winter’s Smoothing and FbProphet is applied to predict the value adjacent to the original value and a error metric is comparison is done to find out which model is best suited for forecasting these Air Quality parameters.
Influence of Biostimulants and Micronutrients as Foliar Spray on Growth, Yield and Quality of Chow chow (Sechium edule (Jacq) Swartz)
Authors: Krishnamoorthy V. , Easwaran S. , Thangaselvabai T.
Published: January 2023

Micronutrient deficiency is quite prevalent in the mid hills of Tamil Nadu and it greatly influences the yield of numerous horticultural crops like chow chow. Therefore, the present investigation was carried out to study the effect of foliar application of bio stimulants viz. panchakaviya (3%), humic acid (2%), and micronutrients on yield of chow chow. The bio stimulants and micronutrients were sprayed on the vines at 15 day intervals on 60, 75, 90, 105, 120, 135 and 150th day after planting. The results revealed that the foliar application of panchakaviya (3%) recorded maximum fruit length (10.82 cm), fruit diameter (11.70 cm), number of fruits per vine (19.08), fruit weight (335 g), yield per vine (6.43 kg) and yield per hectare (26.60 t). Among the micronutrient treatments, the foliar spray of ZnSO4 0.5% + FeSO4 0.5% + Mg SO4 0.5%+ Boric acid 0.3%+Cu SO4 0.1%+Mo 0.02% recorded the highest values for number of fruits (20.18/ vine), fruit length (12.00 cm), fruit diameter (12.75 cm), fruit weight (363.50 g), yield per vine (7.27 kg) and yield per hectare (33.45 t). The interaction effects proved that the combined spray of panchakaviya (3%) and micronutrients ZnSO4 0.5% + Fe SO4 0.5% + Mg SO4 0.5%+ Boric acid 0.3%+Cu SO4 0.1%+Mo 0.02% recorded the highest values for number of fruits (21.35 /vine), fruit length (12.00 cm), fruit diameter (13.00 cm), fruit weight (367.00 g), yield per vine (7.58 kg) and yield per hectare (35.45 t). The application of panchakaviya (3%) and micronutrients on 60, 75, 90, 105, 120, 135 and 150th day after planting increased the yield and farmers were convinced with this technology for getting higher yield.
Experimental Analysis of the Mechanics of Sport Climbing Falls
Authors: F. Schad Nico , F. Schad Yannick , Garret Chip , Voris Alex , Schad Heike , Schad Rainer
Published: January 2023

Rock climbing falls can be safely stopped and are often a routine part of the sport. However, safety may be compromised not only by equipment failure but also due to the climbers’ misjudgment of the situation. Current literature and other resources are either based on laboratory experiments or lacking specific and systematic measurements of the relevant parameters of lead climber falls. Only one recent theoretical paper describes the physics of lead climber falls under realistic conditions. To provide research-based safety guidance for the climber community systematic studies of various scenarios are needed.

In this study experimental data were collected and analyzed from lead climber falls on an actual climbing route, recording all positions prior to and after the fall as well as climber and belayer acceleration data. The data reveal the actual fall height, the forces acting on belayer and climber and the dissipation mechanisms of the fall energy. Two test series were performed, varying the fall height or the belayer mass, respectively. Substantially longer total fall heights are found, in particular for lighter belayers, even for relatively short falls. The major mechanisms to dissipate the energy are the energy losses when accelerating the belayer of the ground and the friction force in the loaded carabiner. The study concludes with recommendations for best practice under various conditions for a safe climbing experience.
Produce Prescriptions and a Path Toward Food Equity for Children
Authors: Virudachalam Senbagam , Kim Lydia Soo-Hyun , Seligman Hilary
Published: January 2023

This Viewpoint discusses the benefits of produce prescriptions to support nutrition security and food equity.
Herod Antipas
Authors: Curran John
Published: January 2023

The tetrarch Herod Antipas was the son of Herod the Great and his Samaritan wife Malthace.
Imparting Metal Oxides with High Sensitivity Toward Light‐Activated NO2 Detection Via Tailored Interfacial Chemistry
Authors: Park Seyeon , Jeon SungHyun , Kim Honghui , Philips James , Oh DongHwan , Ahn Jaewan , Kim Minhyun , Park Chungseong , Hong Seungbum , Kim Jihan , Jung WooChul , Kim Il‐Doo
Published: January 2023

Activation of metal oxides by light is a robust yet facile approach to manipulating their surface chemistry for favorable reactions with target molecules in heterogeneous catalysis and gas sensors. However, a limited understanding of interface chemistry and the involved mechanism impedes the development of a rational design of oxide interfaces for light‐activated gas sensing. Herein, the TiOx‐assisted photosensitization of In2O3 toward NO2 sensing is investigated as a case study to elucidate the detailed mechanism of light‐activated surface chemistry at the metal/gas interface. The resultant heterogeneous oxides exhibit outstanding NO2 sensing performance under light irradiation thanks to abundant photoexcited electrons and holes that serve as adsorption and desorption sites, respectively, to accelerate both surface reactions. Furthermore, the facile transfer of electrons and holes across the TiOx‐In2O3 interface contributes to improving the reversibility of sensing kinetics. Through this study, the mechanistic understanding is established of how the surface chemistry of metal oxide surfaces can be tuned by light activation providing an effective route to the design fabrication of high‐performance gas sensors.
Quantitative Characterization of Impact‐Induced Energy Harvesting: A Case Study on Stretchable Piezoelectric Thin Films on Different Substrates
Authors: Faudou Joseph , Ramos Raphaël , Benwadih Mohammed
Published: January 2023

Piezoelectric materials represent a great alternative to power small electronic devices with a lower environmental impact than conventional power sources. Despite significant progress on the subject, most studies focus on energy harvesting from vibrating systems. Other publications focus on the design of the piezoelectric devices, but they are hardly comparable in terms of the amount of energy collected. In this paper a new method is presented to quantitatively characterize piezoelectric energy harvesters under a single mechanical impact using a custom Charpy‐like test bench. The method is illustrated by studying screen‐printed piezoelectric thin films of poly(vinylidenefluoride‐co‐trifluoroethylene) P(VDF‐TrFE), with different substrates acting as mechanical support. Devices printed on stretchable substrates allowing large deformation lead to overall better energy harvesting performance. However it is also demonstrated that the nature of the substrate influences the material properties of the piezoelectric film despite identical fabrication process.