bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bazı İngiliz Kaynaklarına Göre 1850’lerde Samsun ve Çevresindeki Ticaretin İyileşmesi İçin Öneriler
Authors: Acar Kaplan Kezban
Published: November 2024

Özelde Samsun genelde Karadeniz, ticaret açısından önemli ve bu yönüyle de yabancı ülkelerin ilgisini çeken bölgelerdir. İngilizler de özellikle 1830’lardan itibaren bölge-ye ilgi göstermişler ve buralara konsoloslar ve konsolos yardımcıları tayin etmişlerdir. Bu konsoloslardan biri St. Vincent Lloyd, diğeri de Frederich Guarracino’dur. 1850’lerde Samsun ve Sinop Konsolos Yardımcılığı ve Konsolosluğu yapan bu isim-ler, bölge ekonomisi ve daha birçok konuyla ilgili birçok rapor yazmışlardır. Bu maka-le ağırlıklı olarak onların yazdığı bir takım raporları ve o dönemde basında çıkan bazı haberleri esas alarak, İngilizlerin Samsun ve Sinop’ta ve onunla bağlantılı olarak Ana-dolu’daki ticaretin iyileşmesi için yaptığı öneriler hakkında öz bir değerlendirme yapmayı amaçlamaktadır. Çalışmada da görüleceği üzere, bu önerilerin bir kısmı Os-manlı yetkililer tarafından da dillendirilmiş ve bazı adımların atılmasıyla sonuçlanmış ancak hayata geçirilmeleri çok daha sonraki dönemlere kalmıştır.
1 • Indexing and Sharing the Early Modern Printed Page
Authors: Tramelli Barbara
Published: November 2024

This chapter presents the corpus of images collected and analysed during the Biblissima project, giving an overview of iconographic databases and their role in Digital Iconography. It then focuses on the categories and methodology of the Warburg Institute iconographic database, which hosts the collection of images. Finally, it discusses the role of early modern matrices as material tools and key narrators of the artistic process of printing illustrations, considering the latest digital developments for the study of this material.
Online attacks on teachers versus strategies to address cyberbullying and cyberaggression in the school ecosystem
Authors: Tomczyk Łukasz
Published: November 2024

The aim of the article is to present ways of resolving the situations related to cyberbullying and cyberaggression that occur in Polish schools. The research fills a gap (taboo subject) in the means of solving crisis situations related to attacks on teachers that occur online. The qualitative research (online interviews) conducted in Poland at the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024 involved teachers who had been attacked by students and/or parents because of their profession. On the basis of the analysis and categorization (in the grounded theory stream), nine strategies were identified: educational and preventive actions targeted at students; working with the student’s family; removal of harmful content from the Internet; independent action by teachers; notifying the police; involvement of judicial authorities; individual consequences for the student; a combination of these different forms; and no response to the cyber-attack. The research was carried out as part of the digitally safer teacher project and is characterized by a praxeological dimension related to the special attention paid to the protection of teachers in cyberspace.
Wissenschaftskommunikation zwischen Kommunikationspflichten und Grenzen des Sagbaren
Authors: Bahr Amrei
Published: November 2024

Sind Wissenschaftler:innen zu öffentlicher Kommunikation verpflichtet – und wo kommt Wissenschaftskommunikation an moralische Grenzen? Im ersten Teil des Beitrags skizziere ich vier Argumente dafür, dass eine generelle Pflicht zur Wissenschaftskommunikation besteht, und lege dar, warum sie nicht überzeugen können. Im zweiten Teil diskutiere ich, inwiefern für die öffentliche Kommunikation sicherheitsrelevanter Forschung aus moralischen Gründen besondere Sorgfalt geboten sein kann – und das nicht zuletzt in den Geisteswissenschaften und verwandten Disziplinen.
Methodenkompetenz und Evidenzgrenzen in der Wissenschaftskommunikation
Authors: Stronegger Willibald
Published: November 2024

Erfolgreiche Wissenschaftskommunikation muss die Komplexität von wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisprozessen berücksichtigen. Dies erfordert bei den beteiligten Personen grundlegende Kompetenzen über die naturwissenschaftliche Erkenntnismethoden hinsichtlich ihrer Grundlagen, Möglichkeiten und Limitationen. Insbesondere müssen sie die Geltung empirischer Studien und ihre Relevanz für Zielgruppen beurteilen und die Einhaltung von Evidenzstandards erkennen können, um Falschinformationen und Fehlentscheidungen zu verhindern.
Ethik der Hoffnung im Advance Care Planning
Authors: Foth Isabelle , Heuser Stefan
Published: November 2024

Auf der Grundlage einer Auseinandersetzung mit empirischen Studien zur Bedeutung von Hoffnung im Rahmen von Advance Care Planning (ACP) fragt dieser Beitrag nach den Konturen einer Ethik der Hoffnung und ihrer Operationalisierbarkeit in der ACP-Beratungspraxis. Dazu werden relevante Konzepte von Hoffnung herausgearbeitet und in Beziehung zur Planungslogik von ACP gesetzt. Der Beitrag kommt zu dem Schluss, dass es bei ACP nicht nur um Entscheidungsfindung geht, sondern auch um eine prospektive ethische Urteilsbildung, die den Beteiligten hinsichtlich zukünftiger Behandlungsschritte Raum für Hoffnung gibt.
Configuración de un sistema digitalizador de señales de video de uso astronómico para aplicaciones radiológicas
Authors: Espinosa Luis , Calderón Jesús , Recabarren Pablo , Funes Lidia , Solinas Miguel
Published: November 2024

A digital Svstem of video signais .'f astronomic use mas developed to he applied in the fi&d of Radiologv. Tlie iirlages were ohtained from r'idiologic films by means of a standard video camera.The minimal specifieations of the digital images for use in Radiotogy are as foliows: a) 2.5 lpm spatial resolution. b) a digital resolution of 8 bits (2.56 gray levels). Images (194 by 154 mm in si7e) can be obtained. The software processing was adanted for treatmenl-t, of the irnages in Radiology.
THE ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL DEFENSES IN THE STRUCTURE OF A PERSONALITY'S POSITIVE LIFE EXPERIENCE
Authors:   H.S. Kostyuk Institute of Psychology of the National Academy of Educational Sciences of Ukraine, Myronenko Olena
Published: November 2024

The study examines the concept of psychological defenses and their integral role in ensuring an individual's psychological well-being and life satisfaction. Psychological defenses are understood as mechanisms aimed at protecting the psyche from excessive stress and maintaining emotional stability. The article provides a detailed analysis of the construct of psychological well-being, highlighting its multidimensional nature, which includes aspects such as emotional balance, a sense of purpose, and self-realization. Additionally, the phenomenon of life satisfaction is described as a subjective assessment of the quality of life based on personal values, experiences, and expectations.

The primary objective of this research was to investigate the connection between psychological defenses and two pivotal psychological constructs: well-being and life satisfaction. The empirical study involved 33 participants aged 20 to 42 (29 women and 4 men) who were part of a positive psychotherapy training project. The participants agreed to undergo a series of psychodiagnostic evaluations, conducted individually, where they independently worked through the selected diagnostic tools.

Findings suggest that psychological defense mechanisms play a nuanced role in supporting an individual's emotional equilibrium and personal comfort. However, it was revealed that individuals with high levels of psychological well-being and life satisfaction tend to rely less on these mechanisms to maintain emotional balance. This suggests that optimal psychological functioning and positive life experiences may be associated with a reduced need for defensive psychological strategies. Moreover, the study highlights an inverse relationship between the intensity of psychological defense mechanisms and the degree of psychological well-being and life satisfaction.

The research further explores the relationship between defense mechanisms and positive life experiences, identifying potential pathways for psycho-correction. Specifically, it emphasizes addressing situations where defenses are immature, underdeveloped, or fail to fulfill their protective function. Such defenses may distort reality or create an illusory sense of satisfaction, thus requiring targeted interventions to enhance their adaptability and effectiveness.
Modern Israeli Counterculture of Mizrahi Jews: Ars poetica
Authors:   HSE University (Russia), Makkaveeva Yulia , Budman Yulia ,   Kosygin State University
Published: November 2024

The term “contraculture”, later referred to as “counterculture” in the works of T. Roszak, was first introduced by J. Milton Yinger in 1960. Yinger defined counterculture as a system of beliefs, opinions, and values fundamentally in conflict with the dominant culture of society. Since the publication of Yinger’s article, the concept of counterculture has evolved significantly. Today, it is widely recognized as an umbrella term that encompasses individuals from diverse cultural, ethnic, and social backgrounds, even though their personal histories often share common traits. Contemporary sociologists tend to view countercultures as temporary bonds among people characterized by a diversity of personalities, which facilitate their expression of support for and participation in a shared cause. Despite this evolution, we argue that the binary opposition of ‘counterculture’ and ‘dominant culture’ emphasized by Yinger should not be overlooked when discussing this phenomenon, as the former consistently reflects and engages in dialogue with the latter. The aim of this article is to analyze the protest poetry of the younger generation of Mizrahi poets, specifically Roy Hasan and Adi Keissar, as a component of modern Israeli counterculture. The themes of protest and intertextuality in the literary works of Mizrahi Jews have been explored for approximately twenty years by scholars such as R. Tzofar, H. Hever, Y. Oppenheimer, E. Schely-Newman, and C. Kronfeld. However, the concept of counterculture has yet to be applied to the Israeli-Mizrahi phenomenon. Our methodology draws on the theories of J. Yinger, T. Roszak, A. Bennett, and J. Kristeva.
The Phenomenology of Borders in a Polish Bestseller of the 1930s, the Novel “Boundary” by Zofia Nalkowska
Authors:   Institute of Slavic Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, Mochalova Victoria
Published: November 2024

The article examines the complex interplay of spatial and temporal boundaries within the social, moral, and psychological realms as explored by Polish writer Zofia Nałkowska in her novel The Border. Since its publication in 1935, the novel has resonated widely, garnering ongoing interest from critics and readers alike, and has secured its place in the canon of Polish literature. The metaphorical title encapsulates the diversity of boundaries – whether sharp or fluid, blurred or permeable – that separate social strata, individual and collective experiences, life and death (including themes of suicide), past and present, gender relations, and parent­-child dynamics. These boundaries also extend to the subjective versus objective perceptions of events, the internal motivations of characters versus external evaluations, action versus intention, the visible versus the invisible, compromise versus moral ambiguity, individualistic versus collectivistic consciousness, and concepts of guilt (or crime) versus innocence, sin versus retribution. Nałkowska’s consistently relativistic perspective invites readers to engage with a world characterized by ambiguity rather than a simplistic black-­and­-white dichotomy. By transposing the notion of borders into the realms of sociology, morality, and psychology, she creates a rich semantic polyphony that continues to inspire diverse interpretations – both positive and negative – decades after the novel’s initial release.
Family Tales and Children’s Memories of Jews of Latgalia, 1941–1945
Authors:   Institute of Slavic Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, Amosova Svetlana
Published: November 2024

This article examines the vernacular memory surrounding the onset of the war and the subsequent evacuation. Drawing on interviews conducted with residents of former Jewish shtetls in Latgale (southeastern Latvia) between 2012 and 2017, the narratives are organized chronologically from June 1941, marking the beginning of the war and the evacuation, to 1944–1945, when repatriation to Latvia occurred. An analysis of these narratives reveals distinct differences in the evacuation experiences of this region compared to others, particularly regarding the initial stages of Jewish flight in June 1941. A significant challenge during this period was crossing the “border,” which referred to the demarcation zone along the former Latvian-Soviet border, where Soviet troops restricted passage for newly designated Soviet citizens. Some Jews returned to their shtetls, only to perish shortly thereafter in the Holocaust, while others lost relatives amidst the ensuing chaos. The absence of an organized evacuation further differentiates the Latgalian accounts from other evacuation narratives. These stories have played a crucial role in shaping the identity of Latvian Jews and constitute an essential aspect of both family and local history.
Deep Learning-Based Satellite Image Analysis for Predicting Land Surface Temperature and Emissivity from Multi-Region Landsat 8 OLI/TIRS Imagery
Authors: Garg Ankur , Salunke Aatmaj
Published: November 2024

This research investigates the efficacy of deep learning techniques in estimating Land Surface Temperature (LST) and Emissivity from Landsat satellite imagery across seven distinct geographical regions. Utilizing the Single Channel Method for LST estimation and an NDVI-based approach for Emissivity estimation, our study spans the years 2018 to 2023, ensuring data integrity with cloud cover below 10%. We meticulously calibrated radiometric values and curated combined datasets for training Pix2Pix models, subsequently evaluating their performance using robust metrics. Our findings demonstrate the effectiveness of this approach in accurately predicting LST and Emissivity, even on unseen data, with adept handling of boundary null values during image stitching. The results showcase the potential of deep learning models in remote sensing applications, contributing to improved land surface monitoring and environmental assessments. This research underscores the importance of integrating advanced computational techniques with earth observation data for enhanced insights into climate dynamics and land surface processes.
Not So Different After All? Antecedents and Consequences of Believing in Misinformation and Conspiracy Theories
Authors: Wintterlin Florian
Published: November 2024

Distorted information has been shown to affect individual cognition, behavior, and societal dynamics. This study examines belief formation in misinformation and conspiracy theories, using the COVID-19 pandemic as a relevant case. It addresses gaps in understanding whether different distorted beliefs arise from distinct factors and how they influence information processing. By analyzing misinformation and conspiracy theories—types of distorted information that differ in facticity and intent to deceive—this study seeks to clarify the cognitive and social mechanisms behind these beliefs. Findings reveal that a conspiratorial mindset and intuitive thinking significantly predict belief in distorted information, highlighting the need for tailored interventions. Institutional mistrust, reliance on alternative media, and group identity further shape susceptibility to such beliefs. Insights from this research support the development of targeted strategies to address distinct cognitive profiles, emphasizing the importance of fostering critical media skills and understanding motivations behind belief formation.
Importance to Export to Economic Development of Nepal
Authors: Wagle Laxmi
Published: November 2024

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Impact of Grameen Bikas Bank on Rural poverty Alleviation in Nepal
Authors: Sharma Vishnu Prasad
Published: November 2024

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Socioeconomic Correlates of Fertility in Nepal
Authors: Shrestha Devendra Prasad , Gautam Rudra Prasad
Published: November 2024

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Productive Employment and the Reduction of Unemployment in Nepal: A View of Point
Authors: Timilsina P.P.
Published: November 2024

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Manpower Absorbed by the Public Enterprises in Nepal: A Review
Authors: Gautam Rudra Prasad
Published: November 2024

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Effects of Child Loss Experience on Subsequent Fertility in Nepal
Authors: Pant Prakash D.
Published: November 2024

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Rural Savings Mobilisation: Lessons of Experience
Authors: Sharma Sharad , Pradhanang Aiswarya Lal , Jha Subodh Narayan
Published: November 2024

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Export and Growth: The Nepalese Case
Authors: Regmi Udaya Raj
Published: November 2024

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Migration of Child Labour in Nepal
Authors: Gurung Yogendra Bahadur
Published: November 2024

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An Assessment of Fertility Transition in Nepal
Authors: Subedi Pushp Kamal
Published: November 2024

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The Influence of Organizational and Personal Factors on Entrepreneurial Intentions of Business Professionals
Authors: Keshab Khadka
Published: November 2024

This study examines the impact of organizational and personal factors on the entrepreneurial of business professionals in the Surkhet District. This research employs an explanatory design, utilizing quantitative data and convenience sampling for data collection and analysis. Primary data were gathered using a survey questionnaire administered to 216 business professionals. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods were applied, including frequency and percentage distributions for demographic data and correlation and regression analyses to investigate the relationships between variables. The findings indicate that an innovative climate significantly enhances entrepreneurial intentions, while technical excellence shows a non-significant relationship with EI. Innovation orientation similarly exhibits minimal impact on EI and is also found to be non-significant. Conversely, job satisfaction emerges as a robust positive predictor of EI. These insights provide valuable implications for business professionals, policymakers, educators, and supportive organizations, guiding efforts to foster an entrepreneurial ecosystem conducive to sustainable business development.
Work-Life Balance of Employees Working in Birendranagar Municipality, Surkhet
Authors: Surendra Basnet
Published: November 2024

This study examines the impact of working hours, workplace culture, leader and coworker support, and remuneration and rewards on the work-life balance of employees in Birendranagar Municipality, Surkhet. Using an explanatory research design and quantitative approach, data was gathered via a survey questionnaire with a five-point Likert scale. The study included a purposive sample of 180 employees. Results indicate that while working hours and workplace culture did not significantly influence work-life balance, leader and coworker support (LCS) and remuneration and rewards (RNR) emerged as critical determinants. LCS showed a strong positive correlation with work-life balance, underscoring the importance of supportive leadership. Similarly, fair remuneration and rewards positively impacted work-life balance, emphasizing the significance of equitable compensation practices. Recommendations include enhancing leader and coworker support systems and improving remuneration and reward structures to promote employee well-being and organizational effectiveness. Fostering a positive workplace culture that supports flexibility and mutual respect is also advised to enhance the overall work-life balance among employees.
Impact of Green Marketing on Consumer Buying Behavior: The Mediating Role of Environmental Knowledge: A Study of Surkhet District
Authors: Nabin Gaire
Published: November 2024

This research addresses a significant gap in the literature regarding the impact of green marketing activities such as eco-labeling, green branding, and green advertising on consumer buying behavior, considering the mediating role of environmental knowledge. The study investigates the level of environmental awareness among consumers in Surkhet, a developing area, and analyzes how these green marketing practices influence purchasing decisions. Findings indicate that educated consumers in Surkhet exhibit high environmental awareness, with green branding and green advertising significantly enhancing consumer buying behavior, while eco-labeling shows no meaningful effect. Additionally, environmental knowledge positively impacts consumer buying behavior and partially mediates the relationship between green marketing initiatives and purchasing patterns. These results align with previous research in other developing countries, highlighting the effectiveness of marketing strategies in shaping consumer decisions. This study offers valuable insights into the interplay between green marketing and consumer behavior, emphasizing the importance of environmental knowledge, and suggesting targeted strategies for policymakers and marketers to promote sustainable practices and environmentally friendly purchasing behaviors.
Wersyfikacja pierwszego "Albumu pieśni" Adama Asnyka
Authors: Kaczmarek Ernest
Published: November 2024

The article deals with the versification of Adam Asnyk’s "Album Pieśni" ["Album of Songs"]. The numerical study presented herein focuses on the issues of: stress and syllable distribution, metres, rhyme, strophic forms. Data is compiled and compared with current knowledge about Asnyk’s verse.
Uzdrowić Zakopane. Eugenika i emancypacja w pisarstwie Tadeusza Mischkego
Authors: Wyskiel-Szandecka Kinga
Published: November 2024

The article presents Tadeusz Mischke’s eugenic projects. Due to the writer’s limited presence in broader humanistic and philological reflection, it was necessary to present his biography. Particular emphasis was placed on the author’s views on the issues of modernization of Zakopane and women’s emancipation, which appear in his journalistic works and brochures. Focusing on these problems made it possible to present Mischke not only as a modern creator, but also as a utopian engineer. In the context of postsecular thought, attention was paid to the mechanism of sacralization of eugenics by the creator. The article was supported by findings from the field of sociology, philosophy, as well as cultural and historical research on Zakopane, the development of the eugenics movement in Poland and biopolitics.
„Skłam, synu, a powiedz”. Opowiadanie w "Złodzieju" Wiesława Myśliwskiego
Authors: Piniewska Anna
Published: November 2024

The purpose of the article is to analyze Wiesław Myśliwski’s drama "Złodziej" ["The Thief"] (1973), focusing on the concept of storytelling, understood in a multifaceted way: in terms of genre (the narration of events introduced into the dramatic element), the act of speaking itself, and as an attempt to capture one’s life in words. Diegesis is much more significant than mimesis. The article describes the meaning and functions of storytelling in the context of the plot, and, above all, the poetics of the work. It also explores issues such as free indirect speech, the relationship between speech and silence, and the final “disintegration of human speech”.
O przeniesieniach leksykalnych w międzykulturowym nauczaniu języka polskiego
Authors: Kowalczyk Natalia
Published: November 2024

This article examines the influence of English on the Polish language as evidenced in the written works of multilingual students educated in an intercultural context. The study aims to identify characteristic language errors made by Polish students studying within international communities from early childhood, with a primary focus on English-language education. This linguistic interplay between Polish and English presents a compelling phenomenon, particularly in terms of lexical transfers observed in students’ works, which underscore the connectivity between the two languages and reflect linguistic associations with worldview. To present the research findings systematically, the article is structured into three parts. The first part discusses key issues related to intercultural education and self-identity. The second part examines lexical transfers within both glottodidactic and classical contexts, treating Polish as the mother tongue. The final part provides analyses of language tracings and hybrids, illustrating interlingual relations in intercultural teaching. By showcasing various types of spontaneous lexical errors commonly made by students, this study highlights the complexity of interculturality in multilingual high school education.
Czy przełamywanie tabu językowego służy czy szkodzi komunikacji społecznej? Problematyka detabuizacji, dewulgaryzacji i desensytyzacji języka mediów w świetle wypowiedzi studentów dziennikarstwa
Authors: Pethe Aleksandra Karolina
Published: November 2024

The study addresses the issue of linguistic taboos, particularly the dynamics of breaking such taboos, de-vulgarisation, and desensitisation in contemporary Polish, which intensified from 2020 to 2023, due to social and political events. The objective was to analyse journalism students’ statements, reflecting their subjective assessments influenced by journalistic discourse. The podcast Words Went to War by Hubert Salik and Michał Szułdrzyński served as the starting point to explore whether breaking linguistic taboos benefits or harms social communication. The empirical material comprised 115 student-written texts (mini-essays) from January 2021 and June and October 2023. A qualitative analysis was conducted, focusing on the content and the attitudes toward the aforementioned phenomena. Based on the interpretation of the research findings, it can be concluded that respondents are aware of the ongoing and intensifying processes of vulgarisation and de-vulgarisation in the public sphere. They often regard breaking linguistic taboos as an effective method for enhancing interpersonal communication, not perceiving harmful effects on the previously established principles of linguistic ethics and aesthetics in the public dimension. The conclusions confirm the thesis that there is a phenomenon of weakened linguistic sensitivity among young native language users.
Gra RPG w kształceniu kompetencji komunikacyjnych uczniów z ASD
Authors: Balcerek Helena
Published: November 2024

This article proposes a method for developing communication competencies specifically tailored to the educational needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The educational tool presented, Legends of Aeternum, is an RPG-based board game that is currently popular among children and adolescents. Role-playing games (RPGs) allow participants to assume created characters and engage in interactive storytelling within a structured fictional world. The game’s mechanics necessitate social interaction, cooperation, and active linguistic communication among participants. During gameplay, players are required to make collective decisions, solve problems, and respond to dynamic situations, thereby stimulating the development of creativity and interpersonal skills, which are critical for students with ASD. The widespread appeal of the game and its inherent mechanics suggest that this tool is both pedagogically and therapeutically effective.
Metody krytyki retorycznej w nauczaniu nowych mediów na poziomie akademickim
Authors: Szurek Agnieszka
Published: November 2024

This article aims to present insights from educational activities utilising rhetorical criticism methods to enhance students’ media literacy skills. Drawing on observations from courses held at the Faculty of Polish Studies at the University of Warsaw between 2016 and 2023, including undergraduate and graduate seminars, workshops, and translation classes, this study demonstrates the efficacy of rhetorical criticism methods as a teaching tool. The clear procedures inherent in these methods contribute to their effectiveness. Moreover, their flexibility allows for adaptation to the diverse needs and competencies of students, promoting the development of critical thinking skills and the ability to analyse media texts. This article provides a fresh perspective on the application of rhetorical criticism methods in media education, highlighting their universality in meeting the evolving demands of education.
Modelo de maturidade de compliance à LGPD – Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados Pessoais
Authors: Ferreira Joel Mateus Lopes , Neto João Souza , Ferneda Edison
Published: November 2024

Diversas nações identificaram a necessidade de rever suas legislações com intuito de viabilizar a proteção de dados aos titulares e usuários, a exemplo do Brasil, com a publicação da Lei nº 13.709/18 – Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados Pessoais (LGPD). Esta pesquisa propõe um modelo para identificar, em uma organização, o nível de maturidade de compliance à LGPD. A pesquisa foi classificada como exploratória, de natureza aplicada e com abordagem qualitativa. Adicionalmente, foi empregada metodologia para construção do modelo de maturidade, aliada com técnica de análise de conteúdo e aplicação de survey. O modelo inicialmente proposto foi avaliado por grupo de especialistas por meio da técnica de discussão de grupo focal, gerando insumos para revisão e proposição do modelo final. Ao ser aplicado o modelo na organização, será possível identificar o estágio de maturidade de compliance à LGPD, possibilitando que a empresa realize ações de melhoria contínua.
Exploring the Relationship between Critical Thinking Skills and Reading Comprehension of Advanced EFL Learners
Authors: Susoy Zafer
Published: November 2024

The current study aimed to look into any possible relationships between the reading comprehension skills of male and female EFL learners and their critical thinking abilities. A total of 44 male and 49 female advanced EFL students were chosen to participate in the study. The reading comprehension assessment assessed the participants' reading comprehension skills to gather the necessary data. The participants were then given a Critical Thinking Questionnaire (Honey, 2000). We provided the students with instructions on how to respond to the questions. The results of the data's correlational analyses showed that there was a statistically significant relationship between the reading comprehension scores of EFL learners, both male, and female, and their critical thinking. Furthermore, it was discovered that there was no significant difference in the association between the critical thinking and reading comprehension skills of male and female students, suggesting that gender had no or little (if any) impact on these two variables.
La polarización en la campaña de las elecciones generales de 2023. Análisis de los posts de los partidos españoles en X
Authors: Marín Albaladejo Juan Antonio , Navarro-Beltrá Marián
Published: November 2024

Introducción: Esta investigación analiza las publicaciones de las cuentas de los partidos en X durante la campaña de las elecciones generales de 2023. En concreto, se busca descubrir las estrategias discursivas de polarización que predominaron en sus posts, así como el grado de presencia que tuvieron los mensajes con un tono negativo y el discurso tóxico. Metodología: Se examinan los perfiles oficiales de los principales partidos españoles (PSOE, PP, Vox y Sumar) mediante un análisis cuantitativo aplicado a una muestra conformada por 685 posts. Resultados: Prevalecen los mensajes que contienen críticas hacia los rivales. Sin embargo, la presencia de contenido tóxico (insultos, burlas, incitación al abucheo, etc.) es baja y tiene mayor relevancia en Vox. Discusión: Además, a pesar de que la utilización de ciertas estrategias de polarización es desigual entre los partidos, se demuestra la aparición de algunas de ellas en la mayoría de las publicaciones. Conclusiones: Las formaciones políticas tienden a emplear una retórica polarizadora en sus posts, si bien es cierto que la aparición de determinados mecanismos discursivos es más habitual en ciertos partidos.
Análisis del currículo LOMLOE de Educación Primaria para extraer ideas clave del aprendizaje STEAM
Authors: Zapatera Llinares Alberto
Published: November 2024

Introducción: La revolución tecnológica plantea a los sistemas educativos redefinir sus modelos para adquirir competencias científico-tecnológicas que permitan a los alumnos enfrentarse a una sociedad cambiante. El objetivo de este trabajo es determinar las ideas clave del aprendizaje STEAM del currículo de Educación Primaria. Metodología: Se analizan los ítems curriculares de los descriptores operativos de las competencias clave y de las competencias específicas de las áreas relacionadas con el aprendizaje STEAM y se agrupan en grupos curriculares o ideas clave. Resultados: Se han obtenido siete ideas clave formadas cada una por un ítem de actuación, uno de procedimiento y otro de finalidad. Discusión: Las ideas clave resumen la relación entre el currículo y el aprendizaje STEAM e implican la adopción de nuevas metodologías. Conclusiones: Las ideas clave obtenidas pueden ayudar a los maestros a implementar el aprendizaje STEAM en sus aulas para que los alumnos puedan enfrentarse a los desafíos de una sociedad cambiante en la que las competencias científico-tecnológicas son cada día más necesarias.
Sonic worldbuilding and hydrofeminism in electroacoustic performance
Authors: Yenidogan Buket
Published: November 2024

This article examines the practice of electroacoustic sound art within the context of my trans-media worldbuilding project, The Ones Who Became The Ocean. This project envisions a new way of relating to the ocean through a speculative reality characterized by myths and rituals set in a world on the brink of a global flood. The research adopts a hydrofeminist perspective of embracing the concept of ‘becoming a body of water’ both narratively and methodologically. Central to this research is the question: ‘How can a hydrofeminist perspective be incorporated into sound art performance and speculative worldbuilding?’ I address this question through analyses and reflections on my creative sonic practice and practice-based methods of iterative building, testing, and a two-way exchange with hydrofeminist theory aiming to provide insights into the creative decision-making processes within this project that positions electroacoustics as a medium for environmental and philosophical discourse.
Joint Super-Resolution and Tissue Patch Classification for Wholeslide Histological Images
Authors: Sun Zh. , Khvostikov A. V. , Krylov A. S. , Sethi A. , Mikhailov I. A. , Malkov P. G.
Published: November 2024

Segmentation of wholeslide histological images through the classification of tissue types of small fragments is an extremely relevant task in digital pathology, necessary for the development of methods for automatic analysis of wholeslide histological images. The extremely large resolution of such images also makes the task of increasing image resolution relevant, which allows storing images at a reduced resolution and increasing it if necessary. Annotating whole slide images by histologists is complex and time-consuming, so it is important to make the most efficient use of the available data, both labeled and unlabeled. In this paper we propose a novel neural network method to simultaneously solve the problems of super-resolution of histological images from 20× optical magnification to 40x and classifying image fragments into tissue types at 20× magnification. The use of a single encoder as well as the proposed neural network training scheme allows to achieve better results on both tasks compared to existing approaches. The PATH-DT-MSU WSS2v2 dataset presented for the first time in this paper was used for training and testing the method. On the test sample, an accuracy value of 0.971 and a balanced accuracy value of 0.916 were achieved in the classification task on 5 tissue types, for the super-resolution task, values of PSNR = 32.26 and SSIM = 0.89 were achieved. The source code of the proposed method is available at: https://github.com/Kukty/WSI_SR_CL.
Ethnography of Mountain Jews Based on Materials from the 1994 Expedition
Authors: Dreyer Leonid , Kuznetsov Igor , Kuznetsova Rita
Published: November 2024

Almost thirty years ago, a joint Russian-Israeli expedition took place, working in the places where Mountain Jews lived in Azerbaijan and Dagestan. The ethnographic materials collected during this event remained unclaimed for a long time. The article fills this gap. In contrast to the existing descriptions (Judas Chernyi, Mikhail Bezhanov, Ilya Anisimov, Mikhail Ikhilov, etc.), data from about a dozen interviews with informants conducted by the team members allow us to take a fresh look at ethnography of Mountain Jews. Previously, researchers sought to solve for themselves the question of the origin of this group and, willy-nilly, paid primary attention to the preservation of the “common Jewish” component in its culture. The 1994 material shows many micro-traditions among various local communities of Mountain Jews, which helps to clarify how they coexisted with adherents of other religions for centuries.
A reduced expression of Bcl-xL in the hippocampus is accompanied by a depression-like phenotype in rats
Authors: Shishkina G. T. , Lanshakov D. A. , Bannova A. V. , Komysheva N. P. , Dygalo N. N.
Published: November 2024

The previously identified ability of the anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-xL to increase expression in the hippocampus in response to stress, which correlated with resistance to stress-induced depression (Shishkina et al., 2010; Dygalo et al., 2012), indicates the potential use of this protein as a target for reducing symptoms of depressive disorder. The aim of this work was to evaluate in rats the effect of suppression of Bcl-xL expression in the hippocampus (using a TET-ON system based on lentiviral vectors for doxycycline-controlled transgene expression) on behavior in the forced swim test. The detected decrease in the expression (determined by immunoblotting) of Bcl-xL in the hippocampus and less pronounced in the frontal cortex was accompanied by a clear depressive-like effect, manifested by a shorter latency period before the first episode of freezing and a longer duration of passive behavior. Animals that received joint administration of the vector and doxycycline also showed a significant increase in the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) protein in the hippocampus, the relative weight of the adrenal glands, and a decrease in the stress level of corticosterone in the blood plasma compared to groups that received separate administrations of these drugs. Relative adrenal weights were significantly negatively correlated with Bcl-xL expression levels in the frontal cortex. Overall, gene-directed reduction of Bcl-xL expression in the hippocampus resulted in a depressive-like response in the forced swim test in rats. This behavioral effect was accompanied by a change in the functioning of the adrenal glands, manifested by an increase in the weight of the glands and a decrease in the stress level of corticosterone in the peripheral circulation.
Effect of parachlorophenylalanine, an inhibitor of the serotonin synthesis enzyme, on the brain dopamine system of cataleptic mice
Authors: Bazovkina D. V. , Bazhenova E. Yu. , Kulikov A. V.
Published: November 2024

This study examined the effects of administration of parachlorophenylalanine (PCPA), an inhibitor of the key enzyme serotonin synthesis, on the freezing immobility and dopamine brain system in CBA/Lac mice with a hereditary predisposition to catalepsy. Administration of PCPA (300 mg/kg/day, 3 days) did not affect the duration of cataleptic freezing. Whereas, dopamine content decreased in the hypothalamus and midbrain and increased in the striatum and nucleus accumbens of mice after PCPA treatment. The administration of the drug did not affect the levels of DOPAC and HVA (dopamine metabolites) in the all studied brain structures. In addition, a PCPA-induced increase in the mRNA level of DRD2 receptor gene in the midbrain and Comt (catechol-O-methyltransferase) gene in the hypothalamus and midbrain were found. However, no effect of PCPA on the expression of DRD1 receptor gene and Th (tyrosine hydroxylase, key enzyme dopamine synthesis) gene in the brain was found. Thus, inhibition of the key enzyme of 5-HT synthesis had a significant effect on the brain DA system of CBA/Lac mice, with the greatest changes being found in the midbrain and hypothalamus.
A simple method for morphological assessment of astrocytes: sexual dimorphism in the maturation dynamics of astrocytes in the rat amygdala
Authors: Manolova А. O. , Lazareva N. A. , Paramonova A. E. , Kvichansky A. А. , Odrinskaya М. S. , Stepanichev M. Yu. , Gulyaeva N. V.
Published: November 2024

Simple, affordable and reliable methods for assessing the status of brain structures maturation are vital for preclinical studies related to the effects of early-life stress. These methods make it possible to evaluate the effectiveness of specific therapies or the prevention of stress-related pathological changes. The morphology of astrocytes is one of the markers representing functional state of synapses and thus it is indicative of maturation state of neuronal networks. We performed the method for evaluating the morphological characteristics of astrocytes using epifluorescence microscopy and the ImageJ program. Application of the method to brain sections of rats on postnatal days 18 and 30 revealed the dynamics of morphological changes in the astrocytes of the basolateral nucleus of the amygdala during normal ontogenesis. The proposed method makes it possible to evaluate not only the density of the cell population, but also their morphological parameters associated with the degree of branching and the length of the astrocyte processes. The approach used revealed sexual dimorphism in the ontogenesis: the length of the astrocytic processes increased during maturation from juvenile to pubertal period in the basolateral nucleus of the amygdala only in female rats, but not in males.
Comparison of methods for isolation of extracellular vesicles from human serum
Authors: Yakovlev А. А. , Druzhkova T. A. , Solovyeva N. А. , Guekht A. В. , Gulyaeva N. V.
Published: November 2024

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) have recently become an important object of study. It is assumed that through EVs in the body, intercellular communication is carried out, including the regulation of gene expression, the control of proliferation and differentiation, and much more. The important role of EV in pathology is also shown. An important practical application of EVs is their use as markers of various pathological conditions. At present, the understanding of the molecular mechanisms of action of EVs is very limited, not least due to the methodological difficulties of studying these objects. First of all, it should be noted that there is no standardized method for isolating EVs, and this is a problem for a deeper study of EVs. We tried to choose the most appropriate method for isolating EVs from blood serum. For this, EVs were isolated from blood serum using three methods, after which the protein composition of the isolated EVs was determined using mass spectrometry. Each of the methods used has its own advantages and disadvantages, which must be taken into account when planning experiments in the future.
Synthesis of thin films of magnesium aluminate spinel by Al and Mg anodic evaporation
Authors: Gavrilov N. V. , Emlin D. R. , Medvedev А. I. , Skorynina P. А.
Published: November 2024

The structure and properties of alumomagnesium spinel films synthesized by reactive anodic evaporation of Al and Mg from individual crucibles in a low–pressure arc (Ar/O2 mixture at 0.7–1.2 Pa) and vapor condensation on a substrate at 400–600°C were investigated. The current of a discharge with a self–heated hollow cathode was distributed between the anode (10–30 A) and crucibles with Mg (0.8–1.6 A) and Al (4–16 A), which provided an independent change in the deposition rate of films, plasma density, partial pressures of metal vapors and concentrations of elements in the films. A decrease in the rate of Mg oxidation and stabilization of the evaporation process were achieved by increasing the power density of the electron flux on the Mg inside the crucible and transition from the evaporation by sublimation to the evaporation from the liquid state by reducing the aperture of the Mg crucible. The high density of Mg vapor flow in a small aperture prevents oxygen from entering the crucible. The crystallization temperature of spinel under conditions of bombardment of the growing film by ions with an energy of 25–100 eV at a current density of 2 mA/cm2 was ~400°C. The films were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray phase analysis and microhardness measurements. Cubic spinel films had a strong texture (100) and a micro-distortion level of the crystal lattice of ~1%. The deposition rate of non-stoichiometric spinel films with a relative content of Al and Mg atoms adjustable within 1.2–2.4 was 1–3 µm/h.
Possibilities of using shungite as a “container” for carbon nanoparticles
Authors: Pikulev V. B. , Loginova S. V.
Published: November 2024

A model of the structure of thermally modified shungite carbon is proposed, which can be used as a container for the production and long-term retention of nanosized particles. Such nanoparticles are characterized by their inherent photoluminescent activity. Since nano-sized carbon particles do not enter into chemical interaction with the shungite matrix under normal conditions, their luminescent properties are maintained for a long time. The description of the multilevel structure of shungite carbon by the model of randomly oriented agglomerations of turbostratic stacks of graphene sheets is confirmed by X-ray data.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ СТРАТЕГІЧНОГО УПРАВЛІННЯ ДІЯЛЬНІСТЮ ПРОМИСЛОВИХ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ В УМОВАХ ГЛОБАЛІЗАЦІЇ
Authors: ЛАРІОНОВА Катерина , ШПАК Дмитро
Published: November 2024

Стаття присвячена дослідженню особливостей стратегічного управління діяльністю підприємств в умовах глобалізації. Зазначено, що глобалізаційні процеси суттєво змінюють традиційні бізнес-моделі, створюючи складну багатовимірну систему взаємозв'язків між економічними суб'єктами різних країн. Тому промислові компанії змушені адаптуватися до динамічного міжнародного середовища, яке характеризується високою невизначеністю ринків, постійними технологічними змінами та посиленням конкурентної боротьби. В статі були проаналізовані та систематизовані позитивні та негативні наслідки глобалізації на діяльність промислових підприємств. Стратегічний розвиток підприємства, є наслідком успішного стратегічного управління підприємства. Підкреслюється, що ефективне стратегічне управління діяльності підприємства вимагає системного підходу, який охоплює всі рівні організації та забезпечує гнучке реагування на глобальні виклики та можливості. Тому в статті розроблений процес стратегічного управління діяльністю підприємств та детально розписані його етапи, які спрямовані на адаптацію підприємства до динамічних змін у глобальному середовищі. Особливе значення приділялося розробці альтернативних стратегій розвитку підприємства і зазначається, що необхідно при цьому враховувати ступінь їх локальної чутливості та глобальної інтеграції. В статті зазначені результати впровадження процесу стратегічного управління діяльністю підприємства в умовах глобалізації.