bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The hidden link: Investigating functional connectivity of rarely explored sub-regions of thalamus and superior temporal gyrus in Schizophrenia
Authors: Alahmadi Adnan , Al-Ghamdi Jamaan , Tayeb Haythum O.
Published: December 2024

Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) stands as a pivotal tool in advancing our comprehension of Schizophrenia, offering insights into functional segregations and integrations. Previous investigations employing either task-based or resting-state fMRI primarily focused on large main regions of interest (ROI), revealing the thalamus and superior temporal gyrus (STG) as prominently affected areas. Recent studies, however, unveiled the cytoarchitectural intricacies within these regions, prompting a more nuanced exploration. In this study, resting-state fMRI was conducted on 72 schizophrenic patients and 74 healthy controls to discern whether distinct thalamic nuclei and STG sub-regions exhibit varied functional integrational connectivity to main networks and to identify the most affected sub-regions in Schizophrenia. Employing seed-based analysis, six sub-ROIs – four in the thalamus and two in the STG – were selected. Our findings unveiled heightened positive functional connectivity in Schizophrenic patients, particularly toward the anterior STG (aSTG) and posterior STG (pSTG). Notably, positive connectivity emerged between the medial division of mediodorsal thalamic nuclei (MDm) and the visual network, while increased functional connectivity linked the ventral lateral nucleus of the thalamus with aSTG. This accentuated functional connectivity potentially influences these sub-regions, contributing to dysfunctions and manifesting symptoms such as language and learning difficulties alongside hallucinations. This study underscores the importance of delineating sub-regional dynamics to enhance our understanding of the nuanced neural alterations in Schizophrenia, paving the way for more targeted interventions and therapeutic approaches.
Dificultades de estudiantes de diseño gráfico en el aprendizaje de estadística matemática para visualizar datos
Authors: Ponce de León Manuel , Luna-Gijón Gerardo , Ruíz-Morales Yaret Elsa
Published: December 2024

En el contexto actual de la sobrecarga informativa experimentada por la sociedad, la construcción de gráficos estadísticos es una tarea relevante para la profesión del diseño gráfico. Esta investigación se enfocó en identificar los obstáculos que estudiantes de primer semestre de diseño gráfico enfrentan al construir gráficos estadísticos. Mediante un enfoque de investigación-acción, se implementó una intervención educativa utilizando presentaciones digitales sobre las características de los diferentes tipos de gráficos estadísticos. Se observó en los estudiantes un aumento significativo en el conocimiento conceptual de los gráficos estadísticos, pero la aplicación práctica no mostró un incremento similar, pues los estudiantes enfrentaron dificultades al seleccionar y construir gráficos estadísticos sin la asistencia de la docente. Aunque se observaron mejoras en el aprendizaje, el desarrollo de estas capacidades de comunicación gráfica necesita de tiempo y trabajo con características particulares. Se requiere de más intervenciones focalizadas empleando guías y materiales didácticos para lograr avances significativos en el aprendizaje.
PASSADOS E PRESENTES SONOROS
Authors: Moriya Sampaio Lucas Yudi , Sartori Rodi Vanessa
Published: December 2024

Este artigo explora o impacto humano no ambiente sonoro e suas reativas, destacando a poluição sonora como uma marcante “pegada” humana na Terra. O objetivo é criar um panorama histórico que conecte o som, a cidade e a sociedade urbana, analisando o papel político de grupos sociais na dimensão sonora do Antropoceno. O foco central recai nas iniciativas pretendidas por determinados grupos sociais frente às transformações das paisagens sonoras, especialmente nas áreas urbanas, e suas implicações na saúde humana. Nos últimos séculos, houveram mudanças significativas no cenário de produção e percepção do som, impulsionando iniciativas que visam controlar e adotar novos sons como parte do design urbano. Explora-se o exemplo da Nauener Platz, Berlim, onde um projeto foi implementado para reduzir os ruídos associados ao Antropoceno, enquanto se reintroduziam sons mais comuns no período pré-Antropoceno, demonstrando como é resultante dos paradigmas presentes e questionando sobre sua validade no cenário Pós-Antropoceno.
HABITAR É PRECISO, CONVIVER COM VIOLÊNCIA NÃO É PRECISO
Authors: Rocha Lima Eduardo , Nascimento Paes da Costa Yuri
Published: December 2024

Apesar de representar a maior economia da América Latina, os números de mortes e de crimes de ódio contra as pessoas LGBTQIA+ no Brasil evidenciam a constante caracterização destas vidas como precárias. O estado de constante exposição às ameaças e sobrevivências extravasa para diversos dispositivos da biopolítica contemporânea. Dentre esses, é inegável que o controle das sexualidades e dos corpos também se reflete nas políticas homogeneizantes de assistência social e de habitação. A partir deste cenário, o objetivo do presente artigo é tecer reflexões acerca das diversas formas de construção de famílias afetivas e de habitação praticadas pela população LGBTQIA+ para, então, pensarmos as políticas de habitação e de acolhimento institucional existentes no Brasil hoje. Para tanto, o debate foi fundamentado nas discussões de Foucault (2007), Preciado (2002), Schulman (2009), Butler (2015, 2018) e também foram utilizados textos das normativas do Sistema Único de Assistência Social (SUAS) e da Política Nacional de Habitação (PNH) como objeto de crítica a partir de uma perspectiva LGBTQIA+.
VIOLÊNCIA DE GÊNERO E SUAS INTERSECCIONALIDADES NOS DESLOCAMENTOS A PÉ
Authors: Rocha Mahfuz Aracele , Silva Pereira Gisele , Araujo Portella Adriana
Published: December 2024

O presente trabalho teve como objetivos analisar a relação entre caminhabilidade e violência de gênero bem como verificar como a raça interfere na vivência das mulheres nos seus deslocamentos a pé. Para tal, escolheu-se fazer um estudo de caso no bairro Porto na cidade de Pelotas/RS. Para a realização da pesquisa foram aplicados os seguintes procedimentos metodológicos: observação participante e entrevistas caminhadas. Evidenciou-se que a violência de gênero é, ainda, o maior impeditivo para a caminhabilidade de mulheres. Constatou-se também que as mulheres negras pertencentes à comunidade LGBTQIAP+ são as mais vulneráveis às questões de violência. Assim, defende-se, diretrizes para a criação de espaços públicos mais seguros que perpassem a afirmação dessas identidades, educação e sensibilização acerca da diversidade e a repressão a violências praticadas contra esses sujeitos.
EU SÓ QUERIA ANDAR EM PAZ
Authors: Pinto de Oliveira Nóbrega Abraão , Gomes Negrão Ana
Published: December 2024

Este artigo traz sobreposições de análises envolvendo o potencial de movimento, utilizando a lógica social do espaço, com o geoprocessamento de dados sobre violência contra pessoas trans — gerados a partir da interpolação de densidade estimativa (kernel heatmap) das experiências mapeadas. Como estudo de caso utilizou um recorte espacial na zona sul de João Pessoa, PB. Objetiva apontar possíveis relações do perfil de violência transfóbica com o espaço urbano. Para isso, o método consistiu no levantamento das hostilidades vivenciadas com um questionário que, posteriormente, foram levadas ao software Qgis 3.22 e interpoladas. Concomitantemente, foi realizada a análise angular de segmentos no Depthmap X da malha viária e, por fim, feita a sobreposição dessas interfaces. Como resultado, evidencia-se a tendência de afinidade entre tipos distintos de violência com os níveis de integração da malha viária, considerando o movimento potencial.
MINHA BOCA É UM TÚMULO...ARROMBADO
Authors: Lopes Loro Débora , Pozebon Julia , Gabrieli de Souza Maisa , Fernandes Figueiredo Beatriz , De Castro Fernandes Nati , Paniz Possebon Evelyn , Squizani Manske Clarissa
Published: December 2024

A discussão Minha boca é um túmulo…arrombado: desenterrando a realidade transgênero de Santa Maria concentra-se em evidenciar e discutir a realidade e, principalmente, as dificuldades enfrentadas pela população transgênero da cidade de Santa Maria/RS. Nesse sentido, são abordados tópicos diversos que permeiam o território urbano e a sociedade como um todo, desde saúde, cultura, direito, política, preconceito, violência e a arquitetura como ferramenta de ocupação do espaço urbano. Assim, o trabalho consiste em uma análise bibliográfica de dados e informações acerca da vivência transgênero no contexto urbano, abordando o pertencimento e o acolhimento dos indivíduos transgênero na cidade.
Pilot Hole Study in Friction Welding Processes: A Review
Authors: Sofian Nur Syafiqah , Shah Luqman Hakim
Published: December 2024

This paper reviews the progress of research on the use of pilot holes in metal joints during welding, focusing on Friction Stir Welding and Friction Stir Spot Welding (FSSW) processes. The impact of pilot holes on the mechanical behaviour and macrostructure of metal joints under various welding conditions was thoroughly evaluated. The incorporation of pilot holes in FSSW processes, particularly for similar aluminum alloy joints, can increase mechanical performance by up to 50%. This technique also enhances tool longevity, improves joint quality, and optimizes surface finish. Several factors influenced by pilot hole optimisation are discussed, including the significance of the pilot-hole-to-keyhole (PTK) diameter ratio. Notably, pilot holes with a PTK ratio below 1 have demonstrated superior results. In dissimilar material FSSW, pilot hole conditions significantly influence material flow and intermixing, thereby affecting joint strength. Additionally, the diameter of the pilot hole plays a critical role in the welding process, significantly affecting joint integrity. Based on these findings, several recommendations are offered to guide future research and application in this field, including an exploration of the relationship between the PTK ratio and its influence on material flow to enhance mechanical performance and joint quality.
Terapinės jurisprudencijos galimybės Lietuvos baudžiamojoje justicijoje: kaltininko ir nukentėjusio asmens susitaikymo atvejis
Authors: Michailovič Ilona , Jakaitytė Ugnė
Published: December 2024

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Baudimo civilinėse bylose problema
Authors: Didžiulis Laurynas
Published: December 2024

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Kiek viešojo intereso yra civiliniame procese?
Authors: Nekrošius Vytautas
Published: December 2024

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Anna Akhmatova in the Perception of Lithuanian Prose Writer, Translator Juozas Tininis
Authors: Ivinskaia Aliona Sofia
Published: December 2024

The article examines the historical and cultural context of the study of Akhmatova by the Lithuanian prose writer and translator Juozas Tininis, and discusses the translations of the Russian poet’s poems in it. By the time of its publication in 1967, Tininis’ article on Akhmatova was the first Lithuanian study covering the entire work of the Russian poet. Tininis identified the stages of her creative evolution and thus brought the Lithuanian reader to one of the important features of her poetry: cyclization. A cursory analysis of Tininis’ translations of Akhmatova’s poems indicates that the Lithuanian author chose for translation those poetic fragments that, in his opinion, illustrate the main feature of Akhmatova’s style: laconicism in revealing the complex emotional world of a person.
Lenin’s Language in the Assessment of Russian Formalists. Rhetorical Analysis
Authors: Khazagerov Georgy
Published: December 2024

The article is dedicated to Lenin’s language. The interpretation of the language of Lenin by representatives of the Russian formal school is examined. The material of the article is the publications of the six best representatives of this school in 1924. The article raises the question of whether Lenin’s language is really close to the language of the Russian avant-garde, as the authors of the publications insist. Today, this question remains relevant in the light of the theory of two cultures within the Soviet one – revolutionary and protective – as well as in the light of the rapprochement of formalists with post-Marxist criticism. The provisions of the formalists are considered in the article from the perspective of rhetorical discourse analysis. Four theses about Lenin’s language put forward by the formalists are consistently questioned. The idea of the special clarity of Lenin’s language, which Soviet linguistics insisted on, is also challenged.
A theorem on diophantine approximations
Authors: Stakėnas Vilius
Published: December 2024

A result is proved on approximation of irrational numbers by rational ones, satisfying some requirements on their multiplicative structure. The statement is comparable with that one on diophantine approximations with square-free integers.
Zur Geometrie allgemeinen Kawaguchischen Räumen
Authors: Mazėtis Edmundas
Published: December 2024

In dieser Arbeit deffiniert man die allgemeine Metrik in Kawaguchischen Räumen zweiter Ordnung und konstruiert man Theorie seinen affinen Zusammenhängen. Beweisst, dass in dieser Räumen innere Tensorstrukturen existiert, und Forderungen für ihre Integralität festgestellt.
Informatics in comprehensive schools: changes and problems
Authors: Dagienė Valentina
Published: December 2024

This paper deals with Informatics teaching in Lithuanian comprehensive schools. The main attention is paid to the analyses of compulsory course of Informatics.The Informatics became obligatory in all Lithuanian secondary schools (in 10th and 11th grade) more than ten years ago. Since next school year the Informatics will be a compulsory course in the final years of the basic school (9th and 10th grade). Recently the Informatics syllabus of basic schools embraces four main topics: information, algorithms, computers, and information technology. Some remarks on Informatics syllabus and standards are presented.
Usage of computer algebra in teaching process
Authors: Domarkas Aleksas , Misevičius Gintautas , Pakalnytė Violeta , Pincevičius Albertas , Rakauskas Rimantas-Jonas
Published: December 2024

This work was intended to motivate the necessity of intensive training of mathematics utilising the computer algebra MAPLE in Lithuanian Military Academy. Such trend is promising because it gives the possibility to combine the teaching of classical mathematics with theory of informatics. Modern computer algebra is able to solve the typical problems of higher mathematics teaching in universities and academies or another high schools. We analyse the principals subjects. Where one can get the best efficiency in utilising the computer algebra. Namely, it is the problems of linear algebra, analyse of graphs, numerical calculation, integration, solution of differential equations, statistics for management, linear programming. The authors share his experience of utilising of computer algebra to effect the education of cadets. One can have a lot of examples of utilising of computer algebra in the manual of higher mathematics (with supplementary disquiet) to be appeared.
Dinamics of the contents of the set "The world of mathematics"
Authors: Kiseliova Danutė
Published: December 2024

In the article is investigated the mathematics' structure for elementary classes and changes of its contents which is determined by time and ideas of general programs. There is review on basic theoretical premises, practical experience and researches, which gives influence on the content, themes, material size, methodical training appliances of the set "The world of mathematics (Matematikos pasaulyje)".
Basis of mathematics and methods of teaching
Authors: Kiseliovas Arkadijus , Genienė Danutė
Published: December 2024

In the article is analyzed problems of alteration and integration of mathematical basis and its teaching methods that is lecturing at Pedagogical faculty.
Mathematics at Kaunas university in 1940–1950
Authors: Pekarskas Vidmantas , Pekarskienė Aldona
Published: December 2024

The activity of mathematicians at Kaunas university during the period of 1940–1950 before the abolition of Kaunas university and founding of Kaunas polytechnical institute is investigated in this article.
Modeling of Lithuanian cohort survivorship
Authors: Mišeikytė Rasa
Published: December 2024

Survival distributions, arising from six parametrical families were fitted to the mortality experience of Lithuanian cohorts, born in 1928–1935 and 1946–1966 years.
A parallel algorithm for solving one problem of nonlinear optics
Authors: Čiegis Raimondas , Kairytė Genė , Ratė P.
Published: December 2024

This paper deals with a system of nonlinear differential equations, which describe the interaction of two focussed laser beams.The problem is approximated by a splitting finite difference scheme. A nonuniform and adaptive difference grid is used in the analysis. A parallel version of the finite-difference scheme is proposed and the efficiency of this algorithm is investigated.
The analysis of the efficiency of a master-slave parallel algorithm
Authors: Čiegis Raimondas , Šablinskas Ramūnas
Published: December 2024

A general master-slave parallel algorithm is described. Three applications are investigated and results of numerical experiments with various clusters of workstations are given. PVM library is used in computations as a message passing interface.
Snowmelt simulation
Authors: Dumbrauskas Antanas , Raškinienė Danutė
Published: December 2024

The article deals with snowmelt simulation methodology, using hourly air temperature.
Optimal selection of the nutritive value
Authors: Petkus Tomas , Dzemyda Gintautas
Published: December 2024

The methodology of feed optimization allows the price decrease and improves the nutritive value. The metodology includes a formal problem statement, interactive selection of parameters of the optimized function and application of the algorithms of non-linear programming. The method enables us to get the optimal values of the objective function argument with the best parameters of the function, according to the planners.
Investigation of the matematical model of the multimensional automatic control system
Authors: Rimas Jonas
Published: December 2024

The mathematical model of the mutual synchronization system composed of n = 4p (p ∈ N) joined into a ring oscillators is investigated. The precise analytical expressions of the elements of the step responses matrix of the system are obtained.
The estimate of convergence rate in the min-schema of multivariate random variables
Authors: Jokimaitis Arvydas
Published: December 2024

In this paper the nonuniform estimate of the convergence rate for the distribution of the minima of multivariate random variable is obtained.
Formula for Dupin cyclidic cube and Miquel point
Authors: Menjanahary Jean Michel , Krasauskas Rimvydas
Published: December 2024

Dupin cyclides are surfaces conformally equivalent to a torus, a circular cone, or a cylinder. Their patches admit rational bilinear quaternionic Bézier (QB) parametrizations and are used in geometric design and architecture. Dupin cyclidic cubes are a natural trivariate generalization of Dupin cyclide patches. In this article, we derive explicit formulas for control points and weights of rational 3-linear QB parametrizations of Dupin cyclidic cubes and relate them with classical Miquel point construction.
Evaluating a double integral using Euler's method and Richardson extrapolation
Authors: Prentice Justin Steven Calder
Published: December 2024

We transform a double integral into a second-order initial value problem, which we solve using Euler's method and Richardson extrapolation. For an example we consider, we achieve accuracy close to machine precision (~10-13). We find that the algorithm is capable of determining the error curve for an arbitrary cubature formula, and we use this feature to determine the error curve for a Simpson cubature rule. We also provide a generalization of the method to the case of nonlinear limits in the outer integral.
Chronic post-traumatic encephalopathy in boxing Prevention and follow-up: review article
Authors: García Zavala José Guadalupe
Published: December 2024

Chronic post-traumatic encephalopathy is a neurodegenerative disease resulting from the accumulation of numerous craniocerebral traumas, for which there is no definitive pre-mortem diagnosis or specific treatment. Risk factors associated with chronic post-traumatic encephalopathy include: exposure to contact sports, the presence of apolipoprotein E4, and advanced age. Histopathological, although it shares certain characteristics with Alzheimer's disease, it has a more specific presentation (deposition of phosphorylated tau protein in the form of neurofibrillary tangles, associated with an accumulation of neuropil elements, sometimes accompanied by beta-amyloid plaques). Clinically, it is characterized by a slow course that begins with mild cognitive and emotional symptoms, and progresses towards the appearance of parkinsonian symptoms and dementia. Although there are promising diagnostic elements, they are not currently a reality, and the key to managing this disease is prevention and early detection of its first symptoms.
Can senolysis be used to overcome tumor immune evasion?
Authors: Veklych Wally , Ichim Thomas E , Reznik Robert , Bykoriz Vladyslav , Kaplun Yuri , Minev Boris , Bajnath Anil , Lin Emma , Cheshuk Valerii , Reznik Boris N
Published: December 2024

Tumor escape from immunologically mediated destruction is a well-studied phenomena and has been shown to utilize several pathways in common with physiological conditions such as pregnancy, as well as ocular or testicular immune privilege. Recent interest in senescence has revealed that senescent cells surrounding tumors contribute to development of a specific microenvironment that may allow for immune escape. Senescent cells have been reported to possess a “senescence associated secretory phenotype” (SASP) which produces inflammatory agents that directly and indirectly contribute to suppression of T cell and NK cell function. Exosomes secreted by senescent cells can suppress T cell activation, as well as downregulate activity of dendritic cells, which are needed for initiation of immunity. Studies have demonstrated that reduction of senescent cell load increases tumor sensitivity to a variety of therapies. We will overview supportive evidence for use of senolytics to potentiate the efficacy of immunotherapy in cancer, as well as discuss our preliminary findings regarding use of SenoVax™ (IND #30745), an autologous, polyvalent dendritic cell senolytic vaccine being developed for treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
Formation and properties of GeSn:C films on silicon substrates
Authors:   V. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, NAS of Ukraine, Yukhymchuk V.O. , Gudymenko O.Yo. ,   V. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, NAS of Ukraine, Sabov T.M. ,   V. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, NAS of Ukraine, Dubikovskyi O.V. ,   V. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, NAS of Ukraine, Mazur N.V. ,   V. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, NAS of Ukraine, Yefanov V.S. ,   V. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, NAS of Ukraine, Kosulya O.V. ,   V. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, NAS of Ukraine, Oberemok O.S. ,   V. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, NAS of Ukraine, Romanyuk B.M. ,   V. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, NAS of Ukraine
Published: December 2024

The paper reports the formation of GeSn:C films on silicon substrates by thermal spraying of Ge/Sn superlattices followed by implantation of C+ ions into them and annealing at 350 °C. It is shown that compared to Ge films, the crystallization temperature of which is 500 °C, the crystallization temperature of the GeSn and GeSn:C films is significantly reduced, down to 300 and 350 °C, respectively. We explain this effect by the diffusion of tin atoms in the Ge lattice, which decreases the activation energy of the Ge crystallization process. Implantation of C+ ions into a Ge/Sn superlattice reduces the effect of Sn atoms on the crystallization process and, accordingly, increases the crystallization temperature. We have confirmed experimentally that implantation of C+ ions in Ge/Sn structures contributes to the reduction of local stresses in the Ge lattice induced by the incorporation of Sn atoms and thus possibly increases the concentration of incorporated Sn atoms in the Ge lattice. It has been established as well that laser annealing of Ge/Sn structures implanted with C+ ions is more effective for embedding Sn atoms in the Ge lattice as compared to thermal annealing.
Thermoelastic polarization and other effects in polar semiconductors
Authors:   National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”, 37 Beresteiskyi Avenue, 03056 Kyiv, Ukraine, Voronov S.O. , Kazmirenko V.A. ,   National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”, 37 Beresteiskyi Avenue, 03056 Kyiv, Ukraine, Poplavko Yu.M. ,   National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”, 37 Beresteiskyi Avenue, 03056 Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: December 2024

Electrical polarization and associated effects are now gaining importance for electronics due to growing application of wide-bandgap polar semiconductors such as gallium arsenide and gallium nitride. The internal polarity of the structure of such semiconductors has significant impact on millimeter wave losses as well as on the technological features and application of electronic devices based on polar semiconductors. It has been shown that any piezoelectric has an intra-crystalline polar moment, even if the piezoelectric crystal does not belong to the pyroelectric symmetry. A new effect of thermoelastic polarization in polar-neutral crystals is described and a number of possibilities for its implementation are discussed. The experimental study of the internal polarity in piezoelectrics is provided by the partial limitation of thermal strain method. It is believed that thermoelastic polarization must be taken into account in the technology of polar semiconductors as enabling creation of integrated sensors based on them.
Optical characteristics of microcrystalline powders of Ag7+x(P1–xSix)S6 solid solutions
Authors:   Uzhhorod National University, 46, Pidhirna str., 88000 Uzhhorod, Ukraine, Malakhovska T.O. , Pogodin A.I. ,   Uzhhorod National University, 46, Pidhirna str., 88000 Uzhhorod, Ukraine, Filep M.J. ,   Uzhhorod National University, 46, Pidhirna str., 88000 Uzhhorod, Ukraine,   Ferenc Rákóczi II Transcarpathian Hungarian Institute, Kossuth Square 6, 90200 Beregovo, Ukraine, Studenyak Ya.I. ,   Uzhhorod National University, 46, Pidhirna str., 88000 Uzhhorod, Ukraine, Kokhan O.P. ,   Uzhhorod National University, 46, Pidhirna str., 88000 Uzhhorod, Ukraine, Izai V.Yu. ,   Comenius University, Mlynska dolina, Bratislava 84248, Slovakia, Mariychuk R. ,   University of Presov, 17th November 1, 08116 Presov, Slovakia
Published: December 2024

Optical characteristics of microcrystalline powders of solid solutions formed in
an Ag7PS6-Ag8SiS6 system were studied. The optical characteristics were determined by the
diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. The diffuse reflectance spectra were analyzed using the
Kubelka–Munk function and the Tauc method. The latter was used to take into account
the energy structure of the studied materials. As a result, pseudo-gap values of the
Ag7+x(P1–xSix)S6 solid solutions were estimated. It was found out that heterovalent
P
+5 → Si+4 cationic substitution within the anionic sublattice leads to a monotonic nonline
Detection of buried mines and other explosive devices using a single-beam laser Doppler vibrometer
Authors:   V. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, NAS of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Borkovska L.V. , Kyslyi V.P. ,   V. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, NAS of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Morozhenko V.O. ,   V. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, NAS of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Soloviev E.O. ,   V. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, NAS of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Serozkin Yu.G. ,   V. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, NAS of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Nastych V.M. ,   State-owned Enterprise for Special Instrument-Building “ARSENAL”, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: December 2024

This work is a part of an ongoing global effort aimed at humanitarian demining. Its purpose is to develop a laser-acoustic method for detecting buried landmines and other explosive devices as well as to create a domestic system capable of detecting various types of mines, including plastic ones. In this work, a laboratory stand, which included a single-beam laser Doppler vibrometer operating in the stop-stare measurement mode and a model of a minefield were created. The acoustic responses of three types of plastic simulants of explosive devices, namely anti-personnel landmines ПМН-2 and ПФМ-1 as well as a grenade ПІРО-5Г, buried in sand and a substrate, were detected. The difference in the acoustic characteristics of the investigated soil-mine systems was identified. The effect of sand moisture on the amplitude and resonance frequency of the vibrations was demonstrated. The obtained results give hope for high potential of the used laser-acoustic method for detecting plastic explosive devices. The results of the work are expected to be useful for humanitarian demining of the territory of Ukraine.
Translation, Cultural Adaptation, and Validation of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support for Cancer Patients in Indonesia
Authors: Setiawan Didik , Muamala Anisa , Juwita Dina Ratna , As Suaidy Bustanuddin , Perwitasari Dyah Aryani , Lianawati Lianawati
Published: December 2024

The social support is increasingly accepted as an important factor that influences the wellness of a human being, particularly people with chronic diseases. This study translates and validates the quantitative questionnaire that has been developed and has been widely accepted across cultures, namely the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). The study was initially performed by translating the original questionnaire using forward and backward translation methods. Thirty cancer patients from Margono public hospital Purwokerto, Indonesia were conveniently included to evaluate the transleted questionmaire’s cconvergent, discriminant validity. Furthermore, 45 cancer patients were included in the main study which evaluate the level of social support among cancer patients. According to factor analysis, Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin Measure of Sampling Adequacy showed that the results is valid (0.668) while the Bartlett’s Test of Sphericity also showed that the number of samples were adequate (0.668) and eligible for factor analysis. The Measures of Sampling adequacy from each question was considerably higher than 0.5 and therefore there were no translated question that has to be removed in the analysis. There were 3 out of 12 factors that was included with the total variance of 81.166%. The Pearson’s correlation and Cronbach Alpha tests showed that discriminant validity and reliability test of the translated questionnaire were valid (>0.400) and reliable (>0.700) questionnaire. The translated version of the MSPSS was considerably a valid and reliable questionnaire to evaluate the level of social support for cancer patients in Indonesia.
Characteristics and Resource Utilization of Hospitalized Children With Somatic Symptoms
Authors: Roelf Kelly , Khare Manaswitha , Rungvivatjarus Tiranun , Mannino Avila Elizabeth , Lenzen Christiane , Patel Aarti , Fisher Erin Stucky , Cameron Melissa
Published: December 2024

OBJECTIVE

To examine patient characteristics and resource utilization of hospitalized children and adolescents with somatic symptom and related disorders (SSRDs).

PATIENTS AND METHODS

This study included 173 patients who were aged 6 to 18 years and admitted to a single, tertiary academic children’s hospital between April 2015 and December 2021 with a diagnosis of an SSRD. Sociodemographic information and clinical features were assessed as outcomes. Resource utilization was compared across diagnostic subgroups. Regression analysis was used to determine whether diagnosis predicted length of stay (LOS).

RESULTS

Of the 173 patients included, presenting symptoms were primarily neurologic (n = 109, 63%); the most common diagnostic subgroup was functional neurologic symptom disorder (n = 65, 38%). Resource utilization was notable; the median laboratory studies ordered was 9 (IQR, 4.5–13), 119 of the 173 patients (69%) had at least 1 imaging study, and 124 (72%) had at least 1 physician consultation. The 14-day all-cause emergency department (ED) return rate was 20% (n = 35), and 14-day related ED return rate was 16% (n = 27). After adjustments, LOS was significantly associated with physician-ordered labs (β = 0.32; P = <.001) and consults (β = 0.41; P = <.001).

CONCLUSION

The findings of this study revealed significant variability in the management of hospitalized patients diagnosed with SSRDs. Future studies to assess the benefit of clinical pathways for SSRDs to standardize management and potentially reduce health care cost by limiting unnecessary evaluation are needed.
Analogía, metonimia, ejemplaridad. Derrida sobre la teoría moral de Kant
Authors: Campos Salvaterra Valeria Rosio
Published: December 2024

En la Crítica de la razón práctica, Kant evita un círculo en la prueba por recurso a las nociones de ratio essendi y ratio cognoscendi, propiciando una investigación de tipo regresivo. La argumentación comienza con el faktum de la ley moral, fundamento consecuentemente determinante en el orden del conocimiento, para remontarse desde ahí a la idea de libertad. Exponemos y problematizamos la normatividad general de esta estructura argumentativa en los textos morales de Kant, para sacar algunas conclusiones críticas a partir de los análisis de Jacques Derrida al respecto, especialmente a partir de un seminario aún inédito de 1980-1981: “Le respect”. Seguimos los análisis derridianos para postular que Kant co-implica los órdenes señalados, dándole una función estructural a la analogía filosófica, que se vuelve así regla trascendental del sistema crítico. Esta cuestión abre también un análisis de otros tropos retóricos en la obra kantiana: la metonimia y la ejemplaridad.
Sébastien Charbonnier. Apuestas en el canon de la filosofía: la elección de las fuentes
Authors: Prieto Galindo Fredy Hernán
Published: December 2024

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Características dos Acidentes
Authors: Machado Vasques Adriana , Farias Pereira Luciana , Silvana Risson Ranna Darla , Velho Isabella , Maahs Flores Liziane , José Gonçalves Bós Ângelo
Published: December 2024

Acidentes são considerados eventos inesperados e não intencionais, tipicamente resultando em lesões acidentais (DECS, 2022). Os acidentes de trânsito constituem um importante tema de saúde pública no Brasil e no mundo. Os fatores de risco que tendem a aumentar a vulnerabilidade da população idosa para os acidentes de trânsito podem estar relacionados ao próprio processo do envelhecimento, além da falta de atenção e de violações à legislação de trânsito pelos condutores e pedestres (Duarte et al., 2021).
Estilo de Vida – Uso de Produtos do Tabaco
Authors: Marina Serrão Cabral Maria , Clós Mahmud Ibrahim , da Rosa Lerner Erick , Radin Vanessa , José Gonçalves Bós Ângelo
Published: December 2024

O envelhecimento populacional propõe várias questões fundamentais para os formuladores de políticas. Desafios têm surgido e aumentado nos países em geral, especificamente naqueles em desenvolvimento, onde as doenças crônicas não transmissíveis (DNTs) são a principal causa de mortalidade, morbidade e incapacidade das pessoas mais velhas (WHO, 2005).
Saúde Bucal entre Idosos e Longevos do Brasil
Authors: Eliete Luiz Pedro Rejane , Breda Martins Renata , Clós Mahmud Ibrahim , Bastos Giergowicz Fabíola , da Rosa Lerner Erick , Helena dos Santos Bruna , Laguna Rodriguez Yindriana , Cristina Sulzbach Cíntia
Published: December 2024

A saúde é reconhecida como um componente essencial da qualidade de vida. A relação entre a má qualidade de vida relacionando saúde bucal com a saúde geral estão sendo estudadas na literatura científica, sendo que a saúde bucal tem sido descrita como precária em idosos e longevos por pesquisadores (Petersen et al., 2005; Hugo, 2008; Spanemberg et al., 2019; Axelsson et al., 2023). Os determinantes estudados em saúde bucal como idade avançada, estado civil, tabagismo, uso de dentadura, depressão, baixo nível educacional, saúde geral com doenças crônicas, histórico de cárie, perda dental e doenças periodontais impactam negativamente na qualidade de vida das pessoas (Baniasadi et al., 2021).
Developing a deeper understanding of actionable customer feedback: A systematic literature review
Authors: Molnár László , Keszey Tamara , Frau Moreno
Published: December 2024

This paper aims to enhance the understanding of the influencing factors and consequences of feedback, with a particular focus on brand outputs and co-creation, and to identify future research areas related to feedback. First, we propose to clarify definitions by introducing actionable customer feedback and drawing clear distinctions among synonymic concepts used in the literature. Then, we conduct a systematic literature review of 73 journal articles from the past two decades and synthesize their findings in the feedback, brand, and co-creation intercept. We also introduce a structure for feedback-related antecedents, moderators, mediators, and performance outputs. As a main contribution, we offer a visual representation of the findings of the systematic literature review to support scholars of customer behavior who are discovering their own directions according to their expertise. Through the use of visual tools such as tables and figures, we provide summary statistics reflecting the methodologies used in the literature, the industries involved, the geographical spread, and adjacent theories used. We also summarize the different positions of feedback within conceptual frameworks. We contribute to the literature by proposing and visually demonstrating new grouping dimensions of the antecedents, mediators, moderators and performance outcomes of the feedback literature. Finally, we recommend directions for future research on actionable feedback. We recommend studying the mediating and moderating impacts of demographics, gender, environmental characteristics, geography (especially developing economies), and B2B businesses on actionable feedback. The roles of trust and feedback in brand outputs, for example, brand value and brand equity, requires further investigation. Finally, we recommend exploring constructs in which feedback plays multiple roles in different positions.
Miguel de Baeza: Los Cuatro libros del arte de la confitería & Joaquín Gacén, Manual de Repostería
Authors: Hayward Vicky
Published: December 2024

Miguel de Baeza: Los Cuatro libros del arte de la confitería (1592), intro. by M. García Ruipérez and M. del Prado Olivares Sánchez: Antonio Pareja, Editor, 2014: 161 pp., paperback.
Joaquín Gacén, Manual de Repostería (1804-07), ed. by S. Gómez Laguna: Institución Fernando el Católico, Zaragoza, 2000: 112 pp., paperback.
Malcolm Thick: William Ellis: Eighteenth-century farmer, journalist & entrepreneur
Authors: Jaine Tom
Published: December 2024

Malcolm Thick: William Ellis: Eighteenth-century farmer, journalist & entrepreneur: University of Hertfordshire Press, 2022: 202 pp., paperback, £16.99.
Carolyn Steel: Hungry City & Sitopia: How Food Can Save the World
Authors: Murrell Di
Published: December 2024

Carolyn Steel: Hungry City: originally published by Chatto and Windus, 2008; now Vintage, 2013: 383 pp., paperback £14.99;
Sitopia: How Food Can Save the World: Chatto and Windus, 2020: 373 pp., hardback, £16.99; or Vintage, 2021, paperback, £9.99.
Wendy Wall: Recipes for Thought: Knowledge and Taste in the Early Modern English Kitchen & David Gentilcore: Food and Health in Early Modern Europe
Authors: Dalby Andrew
Published: December 2024

Wendy Wall: Recipes for Thought: Knowledge and Taste in the Early Modern English Kitchen: University of Pennsylvania, 2015: 328 pp., hardback, £53.99.
David Gentilcore: Food and Health in Early Modern Europe: Bloomsbury Academic, 2016: 264 pp., paperback, £25.99.
Charles Elmé Francatelli, Additions & Supplementations
Authors: Smythe Colin
Published: December 2024

This article continues the author's account of  the career of C.E. Francatelli begun in PPC 101. This particular contribution consists of material concerning the milieu in which Francatelli operated, particularly details about the gaming club Crockford's and changes at the Reform Club after the departure of Soyer.
Fabio Parasecoli & Peter Scholliers, general editors: A Cultural History of Food
Authors: Thick Malcolm
Published: December 2024

Fabio Parasecoli & Peter Scholliers, general editors: A Cultural History of Food: Berg, 2012, 6 vols., hardback, £350.
Lorna Weatherill: Consumer Behaviour & Material Culture in Britain 1660-1760 & Lorna Weatherill, ed.: The Account Book of Richard Latham 1724–1767
Authors: Jaine Tom
Published: December 2024

Lorna Weatherill: Consumer Behaviour & Material Culture in Britain 1660-1760: Routledge, 2nd edition 1996: 252 pp., paperback, £26.99.
Lorna Weatherill, ed.: The Account Book of Richard Latham 1724–1767: Oxford University press for the British Academy (Records of Social and Economic History, new series xv), 1990: 284 pp., hardback, £65.00.
Cassoulet & Other Matters
Authors: Gray Nicolas
Published: December 2024

The letters of Nicolas Gray to his mother, Patience (Honey from a Weed), were written, or so at least this sequence, when Nicolas and his partner Maggie Armstrong were the owner-navigators of the barge Jolly on the inland waterways of France and its neighbours. They went on to carry manifold cargoes throughout Europe. They had, motored the barge, at some risk to life and limb, from Bristol to Bordeaux. At this point, their first Christmas on French waters, they found themselves on the Canal du Midi. Patience Gray and her partner, the sculptor Norman Mommens, meanwhile, were ensconced at Spigolizzi in Apulia. We are very grateful to Nicolas and Maggie for permission to print this exchange, and for clarifying some of the allusions.
Susan Chan: Flavors of Burma (Myanmar) – Cuisine and Culture from the Land of Golden Pagodas & Giovanna Bellia La Marca: Sicilian Feasts & Marina Chang: Tastes of the Pyrenees, Classic and Modern & Virginia Jerro Gerbino & Philip M. Kayal: A Taste of Syri
Authors: Jaine Tom
Published: December 2024

Susan Chan: Flavors of Burma (Myanmar) – Cuisine and Culture from the Land of Golden Pagodas: Hippocrene Books, 2003: ISBN 0781809479: 221 pp., b&w illus., h/b, $22.50.
Giovanna Bellia La Marca: Sicilian Feasts: Hippocrene Books, 2003: ISBN 0781809673: illus., h/b, $24.95.
Marina Chang: Tastes of the Pyrenees, Classic and Modern: Hippocrene Books, 2003: ISBN 0781809495: 290 pp., illus., h/b, $24.95.
Virginia Jerro Gerbino & Philip M. Kayal: A Taste of Syria: Hippocrene Books, 2003: ISBN 0781809460., 235 pp., b&w photos, h/b, $24.95.
Peter Heine: Food Culture in the Near East, Middle East and North Africa & Colleen Taylor Sen: Food Culture in India & Fabio Parasecoli: Food Culture in Italy & Jacqueline M. Newman: Food Culture in China & Laura Mason: Food Culture in Great Britain
Authors: Chatterton Lynne
Published: December 2024

Peter Heine: Food Culture in the Near East, Middle East and North Africa: ISBN 0313329567: 181 pp.
Colleen Taylor Sen: Food Culture in India: ISBN 0313324875: 197 pp.
Fabio Parasecoli: Food Culture in Italy: ISBN 0313327262: 229 pp.
Jacqueline M. Newman: Food Culture in China: ISBN 0313325812: 230 pp.
Laura Mason: Food Culture in Great Britain: ISBN 031332798X: 238 pp.
The Series Editor is Ken Albala of the University of the Pacific; the publisher is Greenwood Press, CT (www.greenwood.com), the books are distributed in England (priced £28) via Greenwood Publishing, P.O. Box 384 Halley Court, Jordan Hill, Oxford OX2 8RY.
Relaciones de poder y elecciones en el cabildo de Durango (Nueva Vizcaya). Siglo XVIII
Authors: Raigosa-Gómez Tania-Celiset
Published: December 2024

La estructura del cabildo, la institución política básica del gobierno español ultramarino en la provincia de Durango, Nueva Vizcaya, durante el siglo XVIII, fue similar a la de otros territorios novohispanos. Sin embargo, el gobernador, cabeza de esta ancestral institución, entabló relaciones conflictivas con otras autoridades (oidores de la Audiencia, oficiales reales, vecinos) que se convirtieron en relaciones de poder. En concreto ―durante el periodo de las reformas borbónicas―, a propósito de las elecciones para integrar el gobierno local. A partir de fuentes de archivo y con una revisión comparada de bibliografía histórica especializada, concluimos que los conflictos políticos en esta parte norte del territorio son reflejo de desventajas geográficas (tardías comunicaciones, lejanía del centro político), indisposiciones personales (desconocimiento de la auto-ridad, incompetencia para ejercer los cargos públicos, desinterés por bajos sueldos), y de reformas legislati-vas inaplicables en el contexto local.
«De pequeños principios resultan grandes fines». Las economías municipales: pilares del Imperio en el Río de la Plata
Authors: Caño-Ortigosa José-Luis
Published: December 2024

El objetivo del presente artículo es destacar la importancia de las rentas municipales en el contexto de la administración colonial española durante los siglos XVI al XVIII. A lo largo de la historia del imperio español, las rentas municipales desempeñaron un papel fundamental en la estructura económica y política de las colonias, contribuyendo significativamente a la financiación no solo de la administración local y de las infraestructuras urbanas, sino también al mantenimiento del imperio. El propósito es examinar cómo estas rentas permitieron el desarrollo de las ciudades coloniales, utilizando como objeto principal de análisis el circuito urbano riopla-tense, antes y después de constituirse como virreinato. Para ello, nos valemos de una selección de la variada tipología documental que resulta útil para este fin, conservada en diferentes repositorios de carácter nacional, provincial e institucional de distintos países, como Argentina, España y Bolivia.
Un (com)padre para el rey: la relación entre el marqués de Alcañices y Alfonso de Borbón
Authors: Alaña Aitor
Published: December 2024

La filogenia de Alfonso XII ha sido objeto de múltiples debates y especulaciones. Más allá de quién fue su progenitor biológico, interesa estudiar quién ejerció realmente sobre el rey de España las prácticas socioculturales vinculadas a la figura del padre durante la vida del monarca. En este trabajo se analiza la relación que se creó entre el marqués de Alcañices y Alfonso de Borbón. Esta relación se desarrolló en un periodo de resignificación de la familia y del binomio padre-hijo, pero también de la camaradería y de la amistad. Esto dotó a la esfera íntima y emocional de este tipo de relaciones masculinas de una marcada centralidad cultural.
García Redondo, José María y Albert Salvador Bernabéu (eds.), Territorio, Iglesia y sociedad: Francisco Antonio Lorenzana y su visita a la arquidiócesis de México, 1767-1769, Zamora (Michoacán), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, El Colegio de Michoacán, 2022, 452p. ISBN: 978-60-7306-121-6 y 978-60-7544-162-7. 38,00$
Authors: Latasa-Vassallo Pilar
Published: December 2024

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Calafat-Vila, Rosa, El catalán y el español cara a cara: una aportación historiográfica. Mallorca y Menorca (siglos XVIII y XIX), Madrid, Iberoamericana-Vervuert, 2024, 199p. ISBN: 978-84-9192-429-6. 30€
Authors: Cassanyes-Roig Albert
Published: December 2024

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Juaristi, Jon, Ramón Menéndez Pidal. El último liberal unitario, Madrid, Fundación FAES, 2024, 291p. ISBN: 978-84-9672-965-0. 17,50€
Authors: Olábarri-Gortázar (†) Ignacio
Published: December 2024

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Esteban Cerezo, M.ª Dolores, Ernestina de Champourcin: una intelectual de vanguardia, Pamplona, EUNSA, 2024, 440p. ISBN: 978-84-313-3940-1. 24,90€
Authors: De-Castro-Blasco Sara
Published: December 2024

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