bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparison of Outside Air and Sol-Air Design Temperatures for Estimating Insulation Needs
Authors: Chesser Gary Daniel , Purswell Joseph L. , Davis Jeremiah D. , Ward Jason K. , Tabler Tom , Zhao Yang
Published: October 2023

Highlights

Design air temperatures disregard ambient weather effects such as convective heating/cooling and solar radiation.

Design air temperatures may not yield accurate estimates of heat transfer for broiler houses during warm conditions.

The use of sol-air temperature as a design parameter could serve to optimize estimates of heat transfer.

Sol-air temperatures can be predicted with historical meteorological data and used as a design parameter.

This study supports the appropriateness of using sol-air temperature as a design parameter.

Abstract. Thermal stress adversely affects poultry production efficiency, health, and welfare. Poultry house insulation requirements are typically specified based on engineering design air temperatures, which disregards ambient weather effects such as convective heating and cooling, and solar radiation. The objectives of this study were: (1) to monitor external temperatures of a commercial broiler house to verify the suitability of using sol-air temperature as a design parameter for broiler housing design; (2) to use the sol-air temperature to simulate the effects of solar radiation on conductive heat gain during warm weather for a modeled broiler house in varying climatic locations using historical meteorological data. For two 7-day warm season periods (September and May), ambient air, exterior surface temperatures, and solar radiation were recorded for an east facing sidewall of a broiler house in northern Alabama and used to calculate sol-air temperatures. For both periods, maximum daily surface (Tsurface) and sol-air (Tsol-air) temperatures were significantly elevated (P < 0.0001) as compared to maximum ambient air temperatures (Tair). Maximum Tsurface and Tsol-air were not significantly different for September (P = 0.2144) and May (P = 0.1544), respectively. Additionally, simulations of conductive heat transfer (gain/loss) using Tair and Tsol-air were performed for a model structure located in ten different broiler regions in the United States during daytime warm conditions using historical meteorological data. For each simulation, conductive heat transfer calculated using Tsol-air was considerably higher when compared to conductive heat transfer calculated using Tair. Methods currently used to specify design temperatures for broiler house design and construction can result in inadequate thermal insulation and Tsol-air provides improved estimates of conductive heat transfer during daytime conditions. Keywords: Broiler house, Design temperature, Heat transfer, Insulation, Poultry, Solar radiation, Sol-air temperature, Thermal envelope.
Mangrove diversity and its relationships with environmental conditions in Kuala Bubon Village, West Aceh, Indonesia
Authors: WINTAH WINTAH , KISWANTO KISWANTO , HILMI ENDANG , SASTRANEGARA MOH. HUSEIN
Published: October 2023

Abstract. Wintah, Kiswanto, Hilmi E, Sastranegara MH. 2023. Mangrove diversity and its relationships with environmental conditions in Kuala Bubon Village, West Aceh, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 24: 4599-4605. Mangrove ecosystem plays various ecological and socio-economic roles. Indonesia has the largest extent of mangrove forest one of which is located in West Aceh Regency, Aceh Province. The aim of this study was to assess the diversity and structure of mangrove forest in Kuala Bubon Village, West Aceh, and to analyze the relationships between the existence of mangrove species and the environmental conditions. Field survey was conducted from May to August 2022 using plot sampling method on three stations representing various habitat characteristics. Vegetation sampling using a 10 x 10 m2 plot as well as measurement on physical parameters (pH, salinity, and temperature) and chemical parameters (sediment texture and organic carbon content) were conducted. The relationship between the presence of mangrove species and the environmental parameters was analyzed using Principal Component Analysis (PCA). The result of vegetation sampling recorded 6 mangrove species, i.e., Rhizophora stylosa Griff, Sonneratia alba Sm, Avicennia marina (Blume), c, and Sonneratia caseolaris (L) Engl. This study revealed that the presence of Rhizophora stylosa Griff was related to the conditions of the clay substrate, pH and temperature values. Meanwhile, the existence of Rhizophora apiculata Blume, Rhizophora mucronata Lamk, Sonneratia alba Sm, Sonneratia caseolaris (L) Engl, and Avicennia marina (Blume) was related to the conditions of the silt substrate, diameter and salinity. Based on the results of relationship analysis, silt substrate and salinity have a correlation to maintain the mangrove ecosystem.
Fighting Islamophobia Through Preservation of Memory. A Case Study: Palestinian Journalism
Authors: Hernández Vilchis Nofret Berenice
Published: October 2023

Palestinian journalists have been Orientalized to silence their voices on the multiple events and situation under occupation stemming from the Palestinian partition. Palestinian journalists are aware of what it means to face discrimination and stigmatization for belonging to an ethnic or religious group. The history of Palestinian journalism is built on constant attacks against their credibility. At the beginning of the 20th century, they were considered too biased to do a professional job, too nationalists to be objective, and thus unprofessional. Then during the second half of the 20th century, they were suspected of supporting terrorism or even designated as terrorists. Nowadays, they are still asked to be less activist and more objective by their mainstream media colleagues. This article analyses empirical cases that show how Palestinian journalism has articulated a successful counter-narrative to fight against stigma and Islamophobia. Palestinian journalism has been Orientalized
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in a process which has overshadowed the narratives, memory, and identity of Palestinian society.
Theoretical method for the analysis and design of tunable terahertz graphene-based Faraday polarization rotators
Authors: Mazraeh-Fard Isa , Alighanbari Abbas
Published: October 2023

A theoretical method is presented that facilitates the analysis and design of graphene-based tunable terahertz polarization rotators. Most previous designs are based on a three-dimensional (3-D) full-wave electromagnetic simulation; thus, it is time-consuming to get well-tuned structural parameters. Using the proposed method, the transmission response of the polarization rotator is directly calculated for a given set of structural parameters. Hence, the need of the electromagnetic simulation is lifted. The accuracy of the proposed method is rigorously validated, as excellent agreement between the theoretical and simulation results is observed. Using the method, a rotator of 12 THz central frequency with a small magnetic bias field of 0.5 T and a small unit cell of 0.5 by 0.5(µm)2 is designed. It is shown that the center frequency can be increased to any desired frequency, without the need of a large magnetic bias, by reducing the unit cell size. The method presented in this work can be extended for the analysis and design of other tunable terahertz nonreciprocal devices, such as isolators, circulators, phase shifters, and switches.
Light field measurement of specular surfaces by multi-polarization and hybrid modulated illumination
Authors: Shi Wenqi , Kong Lingbao
Published: October 2023

Specular highlights present a challenge in light field microscopy imaging fields, leading to loss of target information and incorrect observation results. Existing highlight elimination methods suffer from computational complexity, false information and applicability. To address these issues, an adaptive multi-polarization illumination scheme is proposed to effectively eliminate highlight reflections and ensure uniform illumination without complex optical setup or mechanical rotation. Using a multi-polarized light source with hybrid modulated illumination, the system achieved combined multi-polarized illumination and physical elimination of specular highlights. This was achieved by exploiting the different light contributions at different polarization angles and by using optimal solution algorithms and precise electronic control. Experimental results show that the proposed adaptive illumination system can efficiently compute control parameters and precisely adjust the light source output in real time, resulting in a significant reduction of specular highlight pixels to less than 0.001% of the original image. In addition, the system ensures uniform illumination of the target area under different illumination configurations, further improving the overall image quality. This study presents a multi-polarization-based adaptive de-highlighting system with potential applications in miniaturization, biological imaging and materials analysis.
Synchronization of quantum communications over an optical classical communications channel
Authors: Berra Federico , Agnesi Costantino , Stanco Andrea , Avesani Marco , Kuklewski Michal , Matter Daniel , Vallone Giuseppe , Villoresi Paolo
Published: October 2023

Precise synchronization between a transmitter and receiver is crucial for quantum communications protocols such as quantum key distribution (QKD) to efficiently correlate the transmitted and received signals and increase the signal-to-noise ratio. In this work, we introduce a synchronization technique that exploits a co-propagating classical optical communications link and tests its performance in a free-space QKD system. Previously, existing techniques required additional laser beams or relied on the capability to retrieve the synchronization from the quantum signal itself; this approach, however, is not applicable in high channel loss scenarios. On the contrary, our method exploits classical and quantum signals locked to the same master clock, allowing the receiver to synchronize both the classical and quantum communications links by performing a clock-data-recovery routine on the classical signal. In this way, by exploiting the same classical communications already required for post-processing and key generation, no additional hardware is required, and the synchronization can be reconstructed from a high-power signal. Our approach is suitable for both satellite and fiber infrastructures, where a classical and quantum channel can be transmitted through the same link.
Single-frequency pulsed fiber laser based on an electro-optic modulator with injection seeding technique
Authors: Chen Siyu , Tao Yue , Su Rongtao , Li Can , Jiang Man , Wu Jian , Ma Yanxing , Zhou Pu
Published: October 2023

A single-frequency linearly polarization pulsed fiber laser based on an electro-optic modulator with injection seeding technique is demonstrated. The single-frequency performance of the fiber ring-cavity laser is guaranteed by the seed source, which is a distributed-feedback fiber laser based on the π-phase-shifted fiber Bragg grating. The electro-optic modulator triggers active Q-switching of the laser for pulse generation. The devices used in the fiber laser are all polarization-maintaining to ensure linear polarization laser output. Through parameter optimization, the laser generates a single-frequency linearly polarization pulsed laser with a central wavelength of 1064.22 nm, linewidth of 35 MHz, and polarization extinction ratio of better than 40 dB. This type of fiber laser can be applied in lidar, beam combining, nonlinear frequency conversion, and other fields.
Compact optical fiber sensor based on Vernier effect with speckle patterns
Authors: Zhao Fang , Lin Weihao , Guo Penglai , Hu Jie , Liu Yuhui , Liu Shuaiqi , Yu Feihong , Zuo Guomeng , Wang Guoqing , Liu Huanhuan , Chen Jinna , Li Yi , Shum Perry Ping , Shao Liyang
Published: October 2023

We propose a Vernier effect-based sensor for temperature and salinity measurements. This sensor utilizes the correlation speckle pattern generated by spatial multimode interference and has undergone testing to validate its effectiveness. The speckle demodulation method is used to solve the problem of inconsistent envelope measurement when tracking with different upper and lower envelopes. The device consists of two Fabry Perot interferometers (FPIs) created by connecting hole core fiber (HCF) and erbium-doped fiber (EDF) in series. The speckle image produced by the interferometers is analyzed using the Zero means normalized cross-correlation (ZNCC) technique. The ZNCC value demonstrates a linear relationship with salinity and temperature, allowing for the measurement of these parameters. The sensor exhibits a temperature detection sensitivity of −0.0224 /°C and a salinity detection sensitivity of −0.0439/%. The sensor offers several advantageous features, including its compact size, low-cost manufacturing, high sensitivity, stability, and convenient reflection measurements. These characteristics make it a valuable tool for various applications. The proposed Vernier effect-based temperature and salinity sensor shows great potential for simultaneous monitoring and measurement of temperature and salinity in environments such as marine settings or industrial processes where accurate control of these parameters is crucial.
Demonstration of a non-orthogonal Lloyd’s mirror interferometer with a spatial light modulator for arbitrary two-dimensional pattern fabrication
Authors: Takahiro Nozomu , Shimizu Yuki
Published: October 2023

A new, to the best of our knowledge, method of generating interference patterns based on a non-orthogonal Lloyd’s mirror interferometer with a spatial phase modulation is proposed. In the proposed method, a spatial light modulator (SLM) is introduced to a conventional non-orthogonal Lloyd’s mirror interferometer so that arbitrary interference patterns, such as line interference patterns with varied line-spacing or two-dimensional patterns, can be generated by controlling the wavefronts of the laser beams at each position on the substrate. In this paper, as the first step of the research, the feasibility of the proposed method is theoretically confirmed by calculating interference patterns to be obtained when a spatial modulation of the phase delay is applied to the laser beams. A prototype of a non-orthogonal one-axis Lloyd’s mirror interferometer with an SLM in its optical path is also designed and constructed. Some basic experiments are carried out to demonstrate the feasibility of the generation of interference patterns having varied line-spacing and two-dimensional patterns by the proposed method.
Interval-locked dual-frequency φ-OFDR with an enhanced strain dynamic range and a long-term stability
Authors: Yang Qiang , Xie Weilin , Yang Jiang , Yan Ruoqian , Wang Congfan , Zheng Xiang , Wei Wei , Dong Yi
Published: October 2023

We report on an interval-locked dual-frequency phase-sensitive optical frequency-domain reflectometry relying on a common-reference optical phase-locked loop. With a shared unbalanced interferometry, this design allows for synchronizing the frequency drift of two lasers, leading to a steadily stabilized dual frequency with an arbitrary interval. Equivalently to a longer synthetic wavelength, their phase difference is utilized to demodulate the ambient changes of interest with an enhanced dynamic range and long-term stability. With a stabilized interval of 1 THz, it allows for an enhancement in a strain measurement range of up to 193-fold in theory. Demonstration in terms of distributed strain sensing covering a distance of 500 m with a 10 cm spatial resolution has been verified, showing a significant extension in the achievable strain dynamic range with a preserved sensitivity over 1 h.
Temporal coupled-mode theory for PT-symmetric chiral metasurfaces
Authors: Chen Xiaolin , Chen Kai , Zhou Yong , Ma Xiaohui , Fang Wentan , Zhang Wei , Huang Song , Fang Zhongqing , Gao Weiqing
Published: October 2023

We have developed a temporal coupled-mode theory based on quasi-normal modes to investigate the chiroptical effects in parity-time (PT) symmetric metasurfaces. The PT symmetry enforces a different constraint for the direct scattering matrix and the coupling constants, which is verified by calculating the transmission spectra originating from the chiral quasi-bound states in the continuum. What’s more, the scattering matrix can be analytically continued to the complex frequency plane. We find that the zero and pole singularities of the transmission coefficients and scattering matrix play an important role in the optical chirality. The pole singularities carry a quantized topological charge of −1. Our work paves the way for studying the enhanced optical chirality in non-Hermitian metasurfaces.
Period-doubled Floquet solitons
Authors: Mukherjee Sebabrata , Rechtsman Mikael C.
Published: October 2023

Floquet solitons are shape-preserving nonlinear wave packets exhibiting
periodic micromotion during propagation. Here we propose and
experimentally demonstrate a family of period-doubled Floquet solitons
in the bulk of a photonic topological insulator. Unlike the
traditional Floquet states, the wave function of a period-doubled
soliton repeats itself after two periods, apart from an overall phase
factor associated with the Floquet quasienergy. Our experimental
system consists of periodically modulated honeycomb lattices of
optical waveguides fabricated by femtosecond laser writing. We employ
a Kerr nonlinearity in which self-focusing gives rise to spatial
lattice solitons. Our photonic system constitutes a powerful platform
for probing the interplay of time-periodic driving, topology, and
nonlinearity in a highly tunable way.
Modeling analysis of armed conflict risk in sub-Saharan Africa, 2000–2019
Authors: Xie Xiaolan , Jiang Dong , Hao Mengmeng , Ding Fangyu
Published: October 2023

Sub-Saharan Africa has suffered frequent outbreaks of armed conflict since the end of the Cold War. Although several efforts have been made to understand the underlying causes of armed conflict and establish an early warning mechanism, there is still a lack of a comprehensive assessment approach to model the incidence risk of armed conflict well. Based on a large database of armed conflict events and related spatial datasets covering the period 2000–2019, this study uses a boosted regression tree (BRT) approach to model the spatiotemporal distribution of armed conflict risk in sub-Saharan Africa. Evaluation of accuracy indicates that the simulated models obtain high performance with an area under the receiver operator characteristic curve (ROC-AUC) mean value of 0.937 and an area under the precision recall curves (PR-AUC) mean value of 0.891. The result of the relative contribution indicates that the background context factors (i.e., social welfare and the political system) are the main driving factors of armed conflict risk, with a mean relative contribution of 92.599%. By comparison, the climate change-related variables have relatively little effect on armed conflict risk, accounting for only 7.401% of the total. These results provide novel insight into modelling the incidence risk of armed conflict, which may help implement interventions to prevent and minimize the harm of armed conflict.
A secure routing approach based on league championship algorithm for wireless body sensor networks in healthcare
Authors: Hosseinzadeh Mehdi , Mohammed Adil Hussein , Rahmani Amir Masoud , A. Alenizi Farhan , Zandavi Seid Miad , Yousefpoor Efat , Ahmed Omed Hassan , Hussain Malik Mazhar , Tightiz Lilia
Published: October 2023

Patients must always communicate with their doctor for checking their health status. In recent years, wireless body sensor networks (WBSNs) has an important contribution in Healthcare. In these applications, energy-efficient and secure routing is really critical because health data of individuals must be forwarded to the destination securely to avoid unauthorized access by malicious nodes. However, biosensors have limited resources, especially energy. Recently, energy-efficient solutions have been proposed. Nevertheless, designing lightweight security mechanisms has not been stated in many schemes. In this paper, we propose a secure routing approach based on the league championship algorithm (LCA) for wireless body sensor networks in healthcare. The purpose of this scheme is to create a tradeoff between energy consumption and security. Our approach involves two important algorithms: routing process and communication security. In the first algorithm, each cluster head node (CH) applies the league championship algorithm to choose the most suitable next-hop CH. The proposed fitness function includes parameters like distance from CHs to the sink node, remaining energy, and link quality. In the second algorithm, we employs a symmetric encryption strategy to build secure connection links within a cluster. Also, we utilize an asymmetric cryptography scheme for forming secure inter-cluster connections. Network simulator version 2 (NS2) is used to implement the proposed approach. The simulation results show that our method is efficient in terms of consumed energy and delay. In addition, our scheme has good throughput, high packet delivery rate, and low packet loss rate.
E-evidence: ¿una evidencia?
Authors: Vilà Cuñat Anna
Published: October 2023

Este artículo analiza críticamente los puntos clave de la propuesta de Reglamento Europeo sobre las órdenes europeas de entrega y conservación de pruebas electrónicas en materia penal. El texto presenta puntos en común con otros mecanismos de cooperación judicial, como el sustento en la confianza mutua. Sin embargo, da un paso más allá en el proceso de ejecución de las órdenes emitidas y la configuración de las mismas. El mecanismo se hace eco del tenso debate entre eficacia procesal y garantías de los procesados.
Application of the Sustainable Business Model Framework: Evidence from a Multinational Company.
Authors: Devine Åsa , Sandell Michaela
Published: October 2023

All organizations are unique, not least considering when and how certain sustainable business practices are initiated and managed. Organizations therefore need an instrument that is possible to adapt to allow for monitoring sustainability progress. In the Sustainable Business Model (SBM) framework, developed by the authors, the sustainability activities of stakeholders connected to the organization are coded into a matrix formed of sustainability archetypes and value dimensions. The purpose of this paper is to describe how the SBM framework can be adapted and used for depicting sustainability activities and values annually and over time. In the example used to demonstrate the application of the framework an extra archetype had to be added, which resulted in a modification of the model. By analyzing the adapted and applied matrix, not only which archetypes have the most activity can be seen, but also which stakeholders are involved in initiating, delivering, and capturing of value. The contribution of the paper is to show the applicability and versatility of the developed SBM framework when used in practice.

Keywords: Sustainable Business Model (SBM) Framework, Sustainability Activities, Sustainability Archetypes, Value Initiation, Value Delivery, Value Capture, Practical application.
Research Funding Policies and Opportunities in EU Countries in the Context of New Development Opportunities
Authors: IACOB (PÂRGARU) Oana Camelia , CHIOTAN Radu Alexandru , GANEA Otilia , CIOBANU Ghenadie
Published: October 2023

In the context of the development of research infrastructures, necessary for the solution of economic and social challenges in the countries of the European Union, and at the global level. The branch of research is an important part of the economic cycle, and they are valued as strategic, innovation investments that contribute to national and global competitiveness. An important problem of cricketing is the transfer of knowledge/technologies in the innovation ecosystem, the adoption of innovative ideas coming from research, by SME. It is important to be able to develop and implement new research infrastructure financing principles for EU countries. In this article, we propose to carry out a comparative analysis of research funding mechanisms in the EU countries and other experiences from the USA, Japan, China, in order to be able to identify new solutions and mechanisms for funding and making research strategies, policies and management more efficient in Romania. By correlating research - development, innovation policies with funding and investment policies in the short, medium and long term, we will succeed in building a viable and functional model of scientific research in different fields of development in Romania and for EU partner countries and other partner countries.

Key words Research funding policies, research infrastructures, innovation policies, research strategies
Performance of Permeable Pavement to Filter Stormwater Runoff for Non-Potable Uses in Buildings
Authors: Thives Liseane Padilha , Ghisi Enedir , Longo Gianfranco , Hammes Gabriela , Belotto Thiago
Published: October 2023

Permeable pavement benefits, besides stormwater runoff reduction and groundwater recharge, include stormwater harvesting. As an alternative to water resources scarcity, stormwater that reaches a permeable pavement could be filtered by the same pavement and then used for non-potable purposes in buildings. This work aims to evaluate some types of permeable pavements regarding their performance to remove pollutants from stormwater and decrease runoff. Analyses of infiltration capacity and pollutant concentrations were performed in four permeable pavement models with different types of permeable surface layer (porous asphalt mixture and porous interlocked concrete blocks). Then, the data were used to calculate the “stormwater credits” according to the Minnesota Stormwater Manual. The credits were calculated for volume of runoff, and concentrations of Total Suspended Solids (TSS) and Total Phosphorus (TP). As a result, the models proved adequate to decrease both stormwater runoff and TSS and TP concentrations. Moreover, models with the porous asphalt mixture as a surface layer were more efficient to reduce the concentration of pollutants. However, for the models evaluated in this work, additional treatment is recommended when stormwater harvested from permeable pavements is meant for non-potable uses in buildings.

Keywords: buildings, stormwater, credits, non-potable uses.
Sustainable Development in Public Administration: Research, Practice, and Education
Authors: RĂDULESCU Carmen-Valentina , MĂNESCU Cătălin-Octavian , POPESCU Maria-Loredana , BURLACU Sorin
Published: October 2023

Sustainable development has become a critical concern for public administration, spanning research, practice and education. The aim of this paper is to explore the current state of sustainable development in public administration from the perspective of recent research, specialist student practice and university education. The research carried out considered the challenges and opportunities associated with the implementation of sustainable development in public administration. it also highlighted the innovative approaches and tools that are being developed to address these challenges. The results obtained contribute to a better understanding of how sustainable development can be integrated into public administration practices, policies and curricula and provide insights into actions that can be taken to promote its implementation. The methodology for this paper involved a comprehensive review of the literature on sustainable development in public administration, including academic articles, books, and reports from international organizations. Case studies of sustainable development practices in public administration were also analyzed to provide practical insights into how sustainable development is implemented in practice. Interviews were conducted with experts in the field to gather additional insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with sustainable development in public administration. Data collected through literature review, case studies and interviews were analyzed thematically to identify key themes and patterns. The findings were used to develop a comprehensive understanding of sustainable development in public administration and to provide insights into the challenges and opportunities for its implementation. By identifying the challenges and opportunities associated with sustainable development in public administration, the paper highlights the need for innovative approaches and tools to promote its implementation.

Keywords: public administration, sustainable development, research, practice, education
Trajetos espirais, demonizantes e de exílio
Authors: Vieira Danielly Cristina Pereira
Published: October 2023

Octavia Butler escreve
a obra Dawn (1987), primeiro livro da trilogia Lilith’s Brood (1989), no qual revisita o mito lilithiano em contexto de ficção científica por meio da construção da personagem Lilith Iyapo. À semelhança do mito, a personagem sofre com relação às questões do corpo, da sexualidade e do exílio. Assim, sendo este trabalho um recorte de minha dissertação de mestrado, meu objetivo aqui é investigar este último aspecto, observando os trajetos realizados pela personagem em paralelo com o mito lilithiano. Para isso, farei alusão ao mito da Grande Deusa Mãe (BARING; CASHFORD, 1993), ao mito de Lilith (COLONNA, 1980; PATAI, 1990; PIRES, 2008) e à questão da sua perpétua condição de forasteira com seus trânsitos espiralados, demoníacos e exilantes. Conclui-se que a revisitação do mito proposta por Octavia E. Butler questiona os modelos do feminino divinizantes e demonizantes de modo a construir uma personagem em trânsito.
Para onde caminha a Ortodontia?
Authors: Almeida Marcio
Published: October 2023

Após analisar o que escrevi nos últimos 29 editoriais durante esses mais de 5 anos à frente da Clinical Orthodontics, pensei em refletir, neste trigésimo editorial, acerca de um assunto bastante questionado por todos os ortodontistas: Para onde caminhamos? Qual é o futuro da nossa especialidade? O que nos espera nessa área dicotômica que é a Ortodontia?
Bliskość pomiędzy językami słowiańskimi a integracja uchodźców z Ukrainy w Polsce
Authors: Saturno Jacopo
Published: October 2023

The paper is devoted to the specificities of the acquisition of L2 Polish by speakers of a closely related language (East Slavic one), with specific regard to the language-teaching consequences of said proximity. After an introduction to the current historical and sociolinguistic context of the East Slavic immigration to Poland, the data presents the concept of “intercomprehension”. Its impact on the acquisition of L2 Polish is illustrated by the use of empirical data collected by the author’s research team. The article is concluded by means of a reflection on the value of multilingualism in the school system and the skills required of Polish teachers in the present historical contingencies. It is argued in particular that due to the great number of Ukrainian pupils enrolled in the Polish schools, it is advisable for Polish school teachers to have at least some knowledge of the native languages of these pupils, with the primary goal of improving communication in stressful situations and adequately interpret and correct their errors in L2 Polish.
COVID-19’s re-bordering impact on the identity of the Polish-German borderland from the perspective of Polish residents: the case of the twin cities of Słubice and Gubin
Authors: Rogowski Łukasz , Frąckowiak Maciej
Published: October 2023

One of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic was the temporary closure of many state borders and the reintroduction of border controls. This included countries in the Schengen Area, and thus the Polish-German border. These events can be seen as an example of rebordering processes. They significantly impacted the life of Polish-German twin cities, whose functioning is based mainly on cross-border flows, mobility, and exchange. The paper aims to determine how the temporary border closure affected the Polish-German borderland identity. This is based on qualitative empirical research. The research is comparative in nature and juxtaposes statements collected before (in-depth interviews) and during (phone interviews) the pandemic. On this basis, the identity of the borderland is described in four dimensions: othering, sense of belonging, cultural landscape, and border practices and routines. This made it possible to characterize the impact of the border closure on the local community more comprehensively. Negating the border as a place of exchange, and associating it with a threat, resulted in economic decline and a sense of uprooting. This conclusion should translate into more significant consideration of the identity aspect in public policies designed to address border closures in the EU following the pandemic.
Application of Information System Model on Users’ Continuous Intention with Food Delivery Mobile Applications in Sustainable Business
Authors: Tan Yiong-Chia , Goh Yen-Nee , Nwakaji Christopher , Lim Chee-Ngee
Published: October 2023

This research investigates the variables affecting Malaysian consumers' continuous intention to utilise food delivery mobile applications. The target population is Malaysian mobile app users 18 years old and above with an online food ordering experience. The Smart Partial Least Square (PLS) and SPSS were used to scrutinise the data collected. Through the Google form URLs posted on social media, 275 complete survey surveys were gathered. The study's findings showed that system quality, service quality, and information quality significantly affect customer satisfaction. Subsequently, customer satisfaction greatly impacts how likely people are to use mobile applications for food delivery. Better consumer loyalty and higher customer repurchase intent would follow from this outcome. The IS success model was used in this research to analyse the continuous intention to utilise food delivery mobile applications since similar studies from the emerging country view remain underexplored. This research will help corporate executives create more effective marketing plans for targeting their market and expanding established consumer loyalty expertise in mobile app quality and customer demand.
Gestation-suppressed serum TSH levels during early pregnancy are not associated with altered maternal and neonatal outcomes
Authors: Jelloul Emna , Sitoris Georgiana , Veltri Flora , Kleynen Pierre , Rozenberg Serge , Poppe Kris G
Published: October 2023

Objective

The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of suppressed serum TSH levels (sTSH) during early pregnancy on maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Methods

In this single-centre, retrospective cohort study 1081 women were screened at 11.8 ± 2.4 weeks of pregnancy for TSH, free T4 (FT4) and TPOAb. Exclusion criteria were twin- and assisted- reproduction pregnancies, women with TSH levels >3.74 mIU/L, severe hyperthyroidism, treated for thyroid dysfunction before or after screening and gestational blood sampling <6 or >16 weeks of pregnancy. The prevalence of adverse pregnancy outcomes was compared between the study group sTSH (TSH: < 0.06 mIU/L; n = 36) and euthyroid controls (TSH: 0.06–3.74 mIU/L; n = 1045), and the impact of sTSH on pregnancy outcomes verified in logistic regression analyses.

Results

Median (IQR) serum TSH level in women with sTSH was 0.03 (0.03–0.03) vs 1.25 (0.81–1.82) mIU/L in controls and FT4 levels 18.0 (14.4–20.3) vs 14.2 (12.9–15.4) pmol/L; both P < 0.001. None of the women with sTSH had thyrotropin receptor antibodies. Compared with controls, the prevalence of TPOAb positivity (TAI) was comparable between groups (5.6% vs 6.6%; P = 0.803). The prevalence of maternal and neonatal pregnancy outcomes was comparable between the study and control group. The logistic regression analyses with corrections for TAI, FT4 and demographic parameters confirmed the absence of an association between sTSH, and the following outcomes: iron deficient anaemia (aORs (95% CI)): 1.41 (0.64-2.99); P = 0.385, gestational diabetes: 1.19 (0.44–2.88); P = 0.713, preterm birth: 1.57 (0.23–6.22);P = 0.574 and low Apgar-1′ score: 0.71 (0.11–2.67); P = 0.657.

Conclusions

Suppressed serum TSH levels during the first to early second trimester of pregnancy were not associated with altered maternal or neonatal outcomes.
Mujer y matrimonio
Authors: García García Maria Isabel
Published: October 2023

El matrimonio, como primer paso a la familia y al parentesco, ha supuesto el génesis de la estructura social y modelo poblacional que ha regido tanto a las comunidades de antaño como a las de hoy en día; independientemente de su emplazamiento geográfico y cultural. En el caso de la órbita cristiana, en cuya mentalidad se centra el presente trabajo, el vínculo conyugal comenzó a tomar parte de la sociedad ya desde los primeros años de esta religión, aunque fue a partir de la Sesión XXIV del Concilio de Trento (1563) cuando se reconoció el matrimonio como un sacramento de la Iglesia, condenando, a su vez, a todos los que negaban que lo fuera. Hasta entonces, muchos vínculos que se celebraban se desarrollaban dando lugar a situaciones anómalas como la coexistencia de dos matrimonios en una misma persona, fenómeno que se ha venido a denominar “bigamia”. Como respuesta a un problema endémico al que mostrar especial importancia, Iglesia y Corona desarrollaron durante los siglos modernos un corpus normativo para perseguir a bígamos, acabando con aquellos que hacían temblar la estructura y organización social basada en la existencia de una jerarquía familiar.
Actuality of the use of the "OSNOVA" device in remote rehabilitation
Authors:   National Technical University of Ukraine ", Kryvyakin Oleksandr ,   Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic University", Antonova-Rafi Yulia ,   National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic University", Shuba Liudmyla ,   National University "Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic"
Published: October 2023

The purpose of the study: is to investigate the efficiency of the developed physical rehabilitation program in the late rehabilitation period after ischemic stroke with a personalized approach with the priority use of the "OSNOVA" device for the restoration of locomotor functions. Material & Methods: to implement a physical rehabilitation program in the late rehabilitation period after ischemic stroke with a personalized approach with the priority use of the "OSNOVA" device for the restoration of locomotor functions, 10 patients diagnosed with ischemic stroke in the late rehabilitation period after undergoing sanatorium treatment were involved. Because the patients differed in pathogenesis (flaccid and spastic paralysis, left or right-sided), a personalized physical rehabilitation program was applied to each patient, but with elements of correction depending on the patient’s dynamics. All participants signed an informed consent form to participate in the study. The study used general and clinical methods of examination (medical history, patient examination), the NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) scale, which allows an objective approach to the patient's condition after a stroke and assesses neurological status, and the MMSE (Mini Mental State Examination) scale, which assesses mental state and cognitive function. Also, to implement the developed program, a device for restoring locomotor functions – "Osnova" – was developed. Results: a program of physical rehabilitation in the late rehabilitation period after ischemic stroke with a personalized approach with the priority use of the device "OSNOVA" was developed, which was conducted for three weeks and included three stages and the volume of training hours – 90. A "success diary" was introduced to motivate and monitor the workload during training. The data obtained showed that the average Barthel scale score is 77.1 against the initial value of 64. It should be noted that the scores increased by 17%. The NIHSS scale is 13.9 against the initial value of 10.1. We note that the scores have increased by 27%. Conclusions: the results obtained showed positive dynamics, but the development of a standard rehabilitation protocol is an open question, as there is currently insufficient data to determine the optimal duration of procedures and their intensity.
PHENOMENOLOGY OF DREAMING: A PHILOSOPHICAL SKETCH
Authors: NIVNIA Hanna
Published: October 2023

The article focuses on justifying the relevance of a phenomenological approach to the study of dreams, as well as outlining directions for such research. The author views the experience gained by a person in a dream as something that can be brought into existentia.The article illustrates that although dreams cannot be the object of reflection in real time, they become a moment of consciousness when (and if) they remain in memory. Visually or emotionally vivid dreams can remain in a person’s memory on par with memories of real events. At the same time, a clear distinction is maintained between events from the dream and those that occurred in reality.The author interprets dreams as a component of individual experience and at the same time as an element of the intersubjective world. The intersubjectivity of the dream experience is determined by the universality of certain psychological experiences and bodily experiences associated with sleep and dreaming, as well as by the universality of certain motifs that occur in dreams. The work analyzes the categories of “I”, “Other”, and “Stranger” in the context of dream research. The author concludes that dreams, as a component of experience and an element of the intersubjective world, can serve as a point of intersection of experiences. Thus, through dreams, the I opens up to the Other, resulting in the emergence of new meanings. Dreams are interpreted as a situation where the I discovers the Other and the Stranger within itself. After all, by receiving the text of a dream, the I thereby receives the result of its own unconscious creativity. The author illustrates this process through the metaphor of a message in a bottle that is washed ashore on the island of consciousness by the waves of the eternal tide of the unconscious. The author explores states of consciousness that are somehow related to sleep, namely drowsiness, fantasy, and insomnia. Thus, drowsiness is considered as a borderline state between sleep and wakefulness, fantasy — as a likeness of a dream in reality, and insomnia — as a sharp desire to temporarily free oneself from the burden of existentia.
Інтегрований погляд на сучасний стан забруднення атмосферного повітря в Україні
Authors: Савенець Михайло Валерійович
Published: October 2023

Доповідь присвячено аналізу нинішнього стану забруднення атмосферного повітря над територією України, здійсненому на основі інтегрованого використання даних наземних спостережень, супутникового зондування та чисельного моделювання атмосферних процесів з урахуванням аерозольних ефектів. Розглянуто статистичні характеристики концентрацій основних забруднюючих речовин на постах наземного моніторингу. Показано та обґрунтовано узгодженість даних із даними супутника Sentinel-5 Precursor. Продемонстровано можливості онлайн-інтегрованого чисельного моделювання на прикладі використання моделі Enviro-HIRLAM.
PENGARUH SELF-EFFICACY GURU DAN KREATIVITAS GURU TERHADAP MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA DAN IMPLIKASINYA TERHADAP PRESTASI BELAJAR PADA MATA PELAJARAN EKONOMI
Authors: Adirestuty Fitranty , Wirandana Eri
Published: October 2023

AbstractThe problem in this research is the declining student achievement in economic subjects seen from the UN (National Examination) SMA throughout Ciamis District. The method used was a survey, while technical analysis of test data using path analysis. Samples used as many as 33 teachers.The results showed that teachers’ self-efficacy and motivation to learn in the medium category, while the creativity of teachers in the low category.The conclusion of the study are (1) self-efficacy of teachers negatively affect students’ motivation, (2) creativity teachers have a positive influence on the students motivation, (3) self-efficacy of teachers have a positive influence on student achievement. (4) the creativity of teachers have a positive influence on student achievement. (5) students’ motivation negative effect on student achievement.AbstrakArtikel ini dilatarbelakangi oleh keprihatinan terhadap menurunnya prestasi belajar siswa pada Matapelajaran Ekonomi dilihat dari nilai UN (Ujian Nasional) anak-anak SMA Negeri se-Kabupaten Ciamis. Metode yang digunakan adalah survey, sedangkan teknis analisis data menggunakan uji path analysis. Sampel yang digunakan sebanyak 33 guru. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) self-efficacy guru berpengaruh negatif terhadap motivasi belajar siswa, (2) kreativitas guru berpengaruh positif terhadap motivasi belajar siswa, (3) self-efficacy guru berpengaruh positif terhadap prestasi belajar siswa, (4) kreativitas guru berpengaruh positif terhadap prestasi belajar siswa. (5) motivasi belajar siswa berpengaruh negatif terhadap prestasi belajar siswa.Pengutipan: Adirestuty, F.,  Wirandana, E. (2016). Pengaruh Self-Efficacy Guru dan Kreativitas Guru terhadap Motivasi Belajar Siswa dan Implikasinya terhadap Prestasi Belajar pada Mata Pelajaran Ekonomi. SOSIO DIDAKTIKA: Social Science Education Journal, 3(2), 2016, 158-165. doi:10.15408/sd.v3i2.4017.Permalink/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15408/sd.v3i2.4017
Analisis Faktor Integrasi Sosio-Kultural-Historis pada Masyarakat Multikultural
Authors: Arif Muhamad
Published: October 2023

AbstractPost-1998 reform of the Indonesian nation was shocked by the social conflict that was previously unimaginable. The social conflict immediately arouse awareness to build a positive attitude through the effort to explore the factors of integration in a society. This article aims to explore the factors of integration in a multicultural society. For qualitative descriptive study was carried out, by doing participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The result was found three factors of integration as follows. First, the historical factors concerning the friendly relations between the Mataram kingdom and the kingdom of Buleleng, which boiled down to the relationship of brotherhood and kinship, between the Muslims and the Hindus that took place since the 17th century. Secondly, the occurrence of inter-ethnic marriages (amalgamation) among the Javanese and Balinese thus eliminating the psychological distance and distance sociological, reinforced with Menyama Braya conception and Ukhuwah Basyariah conception. Third, assimilation and acculturation between Islamic culture and the culture of Bali that still survive today.AbstrakPasca reformasi 1998 bangsa Indonesia dikejutkan oleh konflik sosial yang tak terbayangkan sebelumnya. Konflik sosial tersebut segera menggugah kesadaran untuk membangun sikap positif melalui upaya menggali factor-faktor integrasi dalam suatu masyarakat. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menggali faktor-faktor integrasi dalam masyarakat Pegayaman yang multikultural. Untuk itu dilakukan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif, dengan melakukan observasi partisipatif, wawancara mendalam, dan studi dokumentasi. Hasilnya adalah ditemukan adanya tiga faktor integrasi sebagai berikut. Pertama, faktor historis menyangkut hubungan persahabatan antara kerajaan Mataram dan kerajaan Buleleng, yang mengerucut pada hubungan persaudaraan dan kekeluargaan, antara orang-orang Islam dan orang-orang Hindu yang berlangsung sejak abad ke-17. Kedua, terjadinya perkawinan antaretnik (amalgamasi) antara orang-orang Jawa dengan orang-orang Bali sehingga menghilangkan jarak psikologis dan jarak sosiologis, yang diperkuat dengan konsepsi menyama braya dan konsepsi ukhuwah basyariah. Ketiga, terjadinya asimilasi dan akulturasi antara budaya Islam dan budaya Bali yang masih bertahan hingga saat ini.Pengutipan: Arif, M. (2016). Analisis Faktor Integrasi Sosio-Kultural-Historis pada Masyarakat Multikultural. SOSIO DIDAKTIKA: Social Science Education Journal, 3(2), 2016, 126-134. doi:10.15408/sd.v3i2.4374.Permalink/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15408/sd.v3i2.4372