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Examining Help-Seeking Intentions of Chinese Individuals: A Path Analysis
Authors:   , Yee Terence T. L.
Published: February 2025

Utilizing the theory of planned behavior, I examined the variables that affect Chinese individuals' help-seeking intention. A total of 251 Chinese individuals participated in this study. Results showed that the variables in the theory of planned behavior accounted for 16% of the variance in help-seeking intention. Specifically, attitude (r = .22, p < .001) and perceived behavioral control (r = .22, p < .001) were found to be significant predictors of help-seeking intention. Based on these results, mental health professionals can design outreach interventions, such as psychoeducational programs, to improve Chinese individuals' help-seeking attitude and perceived behavioral control in an attempt to increase mental health service utilization. Additionally, counselors can discuss with clients' their attitude and perceived behavioral control regarding seeking counseling in an attempt to assist clients in being committed to the counseling process.
Comparing Media Usage of Binary and Non-Binary Transgender Individuals when Discovering and Describing Gender Identity
Authors:   , Laljer David "Jessie"
Published: February 2025

This study was conducted through in-depth interviews to examine potential differences between binary-aligned transgender individuals and non-binary individuals in regards to media usage when learning about, articulating, and explaining their gender identity. Results showed numerous differences between transgender people with binary-aligned and non-binary gender identifications in regards to social media preferences and differences in perceived media importance and effects. Additional information was found in regards to the age at which gender identity is articulated and the importance of individuality in comparison to one's gender identity.
Applied Use of Video Modeling in Educational and Clinical Settings: A Survey of Autism Professionals
Authors:   , Caldwell Nicole K.
Published: February 2025

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) display deficits in communication and social interaction that can impact their ability to function in daily environments. To remediate these deficits, it is critical for professionals to use effective interventions. While there are many evidence-based practices (EBPs) identified for ASD (e.g., video modeling), the adoption of these EBPs may not occur automatically. Existing research suggests professionals have a generally favorable impression of video modeling. However, little research has examined opinions and applied use of video modeling, which was the purpose of the present study. Using survey methodology, data were collected from 510 professionals in various disciplines (e.g., special educators, speech-language pathologists [SLPs], and behavior analysts [BCBAs]). Data were analyzed primarily via factor analysis and multiple regression. Factor analysis was used to examine the underlying structure of the instrument, revealing two predominant factors: (1) interest in and (2) perceived accessibility of video modeling. Multiple regression was used to examine which demographic characteristics (e.g., age and years of experience) were associated with each factor. Results indicated that BCBAs and SLPs perceived video modeling as more accessible. In terms of interest, professionals who worked with preschool-aged students, who worked in a suburban location, and who had an extended family member with ASD showed higher interest in video modeling. Implications for practice and future research are discussed.
A Cognitive Radio Application through Opportunistic Spectrum Access
Authors:   , Bhadane Kunal
Published: February 2025

In wireless communication systems, one of the most important resources being focused on all the researchers is spectrum. A cognitive radio (CR) system is one of the efficient ways to access the radio spectrum opportunistically, and efficiently use the available underutilized licensed spectrum. Spectrum utilization can be significantly enhanced by developing more applications with adopting CR technology. CR systems are implemented using a radio technology called software-defined radios (SDR). SDR provides a flexible and cost-effective solution to fulfil the requirements of end users. We can see a lot of innovations in Internet of Things (IoT) and increasing number of smart devices. Hence, a CR system application involving an IoT device is studied in this thesis. Opportunistic spectrum access involves two tasks of CR system: spectrum sensing and dynamic spectrum access. The functioning of the CR system is rest upon the spectrum sensing. There are different spectrum sensing techniques used to detect the spectrum holes and a few of them are discussed here in this thesis. The simplest and easiest to implement energy detection spectrum sensing technique is used here to implement the CR system. Dynamic spectrum access involves different models and strategies to access the spectrum. Amongst the available models, an interweave model is more challenging and is used in this thesis. Interweave model needs effective spectrum sensing before accessing the spectrum opportunistically. The system designed and simulated in this thesis is capable of transmitting an output from an IoT device using USRP and GNU radio through accessing the radio spectrum opportunistically.
Urban Hydraulic Rhizome: Water, Space, and the City in 20th Century North Texas
Authors:   , Simon James-Eric H.
Published: February 2025

During the modern era, the urbanization of water has been facilitated by various privileged discourses, which valorize major engineering interventions for the sake of continued urban growth. This research examines discourse surrounding the 2-th Century proposal and construction of a reservoir near the then-tiny farming community of Grapevine, Texas, for the benefit of urban interests. I argue that urban interests produced Grapevine space as nothing more than a container for city water, by rendering meaningless any conception of space that was not directly articulated with urban economic networks. Modern discourse collapsed Denton Creek space from a watershed and landscape into a dimensionless node in the urban space of flows. In return, rural inhabitants were encouraged to progress and to modernize their own spaces: to become urban. Whereas urban discourse entails an implicit spatial imaginary of networks, I deploy the conceptual framework of settler colonialism to show that a core-periphery relationship remains relevant, and is not reducible to a network spatial ontology.
Moteino-Based Wireless Data Transfer for Environmental Monitoring
Authors:   , Iyiola Samuel
Published: February 2025

Data acquisition through wireless sensor networks (WSNs) has enormous potential for scalable, distributed, real-time observations of monitored environmental parameters. Despite increasing versatility and functionalities, one critical factor that affects the operation of WSNs is limited power. WSN sensor nodes are usually battery powered, and therefore the long-term operation of the WSN greatly depends on battery capacity and the node's power consumption rate. This thesis focuses on WSN node design to reduce power consumption in order to achieve sustainable power supply. For this purpose, this thesis proposes a Moteino-based WSN node and an energy efficient duty cycle that reduces current consumption in standby mode using an enhanced watchdog timer. The nodes perform radio communication at 915 MHz, for short intervals (180ms) every 10 minutes, and consume 6.8 mA at -14dBm. For testing, the WSN node monitored a low-power combined air temperature, relative humidity, and barometric pressure sensor, together with a typical soil moisture sensor that consumes more power. Laboratory tests indicated average current consumption of ~30µA using these short radio transmission intervals. After transmission tests, field deployment of a star-configured network of nine of these nodes and one gateway node provides a long-term platform for testing under rigorous conditions. A webserver running on a Raspberry Pi connected serially to the gateway node provides real-time access to this WSN.
The Mozart Flute: Old and New Transcriptions of KV. 10-15
Authors:   , Potts Elizabeth
Published: February 2025

My lecture serves as a critical examination of the Six Sonatas Op. 3, KV. 10-15 by W.A. Mozart. I will engage the variances between the first edition of Op. 3 and those by Joseph Bopp and Louis Moyse edited specifically for the flute in hopes of providing another perspective for students, performers, and pedagogues alike. This study will (1) provide background information regarding the creation of KV. 10-15, (2) include a brief analysis of each sonata, (3) compare adaptions between the first edition, according to NMA, and two modern flute transcriptions, and (4) produce two new transcriptions. My new transcriptions of Sonatas KV. 10 and 13 represent a closer interpretation to the first edition and alerts students and teachers to the differences between the editions by Joseph Bopp and Louis Moyse to that of the first and NMA editions. The goal is to stimulate performers to reappraise their approach to this particular repertoire and to encourage more authentic performances of these engaging sonatas.
Studies on Zebrafish Thrombocyte Function
Authors:   , Pulipakkam Radhakrishnan Uvaraj
Published: February 2025

Thrombocytes are important players in hemostasis. There is still much to be explored regarding the molecular basis of the thrombocyte function. In our previous microarray analysis data, we found IFT122 (an intraflagellar transport protein known to be involved in cilia formation) transcripts in zebrafish thrombocytes. Given recent discoveries of non-ciliary roles for IFTs, we examined the possibility that IFT122 affects thrombocyte function. We studied the role of IFT122 in thrombocyte function. We also found that IFT122 plays a central role in thrombocyte activation initiated by the agonists ADP, collagen, PAR-1 peptide and epinephrine. Although the receptors for ADP, PAR-1 peptide and epinephrine are present in the zebrafish genome, the collagen receptor GPVI was missing. In this study, we identified G6fL as a collagen receptor in zebrafish thrombocytes. Furthermore, IFT knockdown results in reduction in Wnt signaling. The Wnt signaling has been shown to be involved in megakaryocyte proliferation and proplatelets production. Therefore, defects in IFT could lead to thrombocytopenia. Splenectomy is performed in humans to treat such conditions. Therefore, in this study we developed a survival surgery protocol for splenectomy. We have shown that number of thrombocytes and their microparticles increase following splenectomy in zebrafish. Thus overall the studies on thrombocyte function in zebrafish could enhance fundamental knowledge on hemostasis and may provide future target candidates for therapies.
The harms of anti-smuggling narratives and legislation on migrants: a comparative study of Italy and the UK
Authors: Aversa Ilaria
Published: February 2025

This article investigates how anti-smuggling political narratives and legislation in Italy and the UK are used to justify institutionalised harm on migrants, using thematic analysis of legislation, NGOs’ reports, press, and social media coverage on migration and smuggling in the last two years (2022–2024). Through a comparative study of Italy as a longstanding EU internal border, and the UK as a new EU external border, this article will show how discourses of exceptionalism, securitisation, and externalisation of borders are used to justify the infliction of harms on migrants in the context of a trend of an increasingly violent hostile environment and spectacle of borders of the European neoliberal democracies.
The Kids Are Onto Something: TikTok as Meso-Archive
Authors: Rosvally Danielle
Published: February 2025

Abstract: While the field of theatre and performance studies has understood for some time that digital memory repositories have shifted the ways scholars engage with and analyze performance, there has been no consensus about what we should call these repositories, and how specifically they might be treated as serious collections of performance memory. This essay proposes the term meso-archive and suggests that digital meso-archives can and should be examined using similar methods to more traditional archival spaces. I use TikTok, currently the most popular social media app worldwide, as a case study to show how meso-archives enact and expand traditional archival paradigms.
Defective pronouns in the history of Russian: Null subjects and object clitics
Authors: Madariaga Nerea
Published: February 2025

abstract: In this paper, I present a unified account for the change in referential null subjects and accusative clitics in Russian. Clitics and null subjects are minimal defective pronouns. In Old Russian, long verb movement was the key for licensing these elements. The reorganization of the verbal system around aspectual distinctions by Middle Russian and the consequent loss of long verb movement modified this cue; null subjects became overtly realized, while object clitics disappeared altogether, and were replaced by null objects, free from any requirement of prosodic support. As for null subjects, learners were able to reanalyse the corresponding gaps as either (i) bound by null topics, or (ii) c-commanded by coreferent antecedents ("finite control"). Thus, Modern Russian started to qualify as a partial null subject language.
Mass-Count Distinction and the Russian Singulative Suffix - in -
Authors: Geist Ljudmila , Kagan Olga , Erschler David
Published: February 2025

abstract: The paper addresses the morphosyntax and semantics of the Russian singulative - in -. This suffix attaches to a mass noun denoting an aggregate to derive a count noun naming the natural unit that the aggregate consists of 13( gorox 'peas' vs. goroš-in-a 'pea'). We propose that - in - realizes two functional heads bundled together – the categorizing n0 and a higher head Div0 that has a unit-making function and is responsible for the derivation of a count noun. Semantically, - in - functions as a mass-to-count operator that applies to aggregates and yields atomic predicates, by triggering division into natural units.
“Whichever Way You Move . . . It is Ready to Swallow You”: The Gothic Atlantic and the Mobile Oubliette
Authors: Bedard Oliver
Published: February 2025

Abstract: This article delineates the Romantic tropology of the oubliette, a vertically enclosed dungeon whose etymology derives from the French oublier [to forget] and thus denotes the annihilation of the imprisoned subject. In readings of Olaudah Equiano’s The Interesting Narrative (1789), Ann Radcliffe’s A Sicilian Romance (1790), and William Godwin’s Caleb Williams (1794), it argues that two prominent genres of the Romantic Age—the Gothic novel and the slave narrative—transformed this terrifying dungeon from a symbol of the ancien régime into a portable trope responsive to the atrocities of a Gothicized Atlantic World.
Rage, Embodiment, and Withdrawal: Trans Impossibilities in William Blake’s The [First] Book of Urizen
Authors: Yarberry S.
Published: February 2025

Abstract: Although William Blake’s Urizen is often defined by his tyranny and rigidity, I suggest that Urizen in The Book of Urizen also signals a site of bodily struggle and self-acceptance that has been underread in the context of trans literary history. The text’s central scene of embodiment and the affective states surrounding it invite further examination into how this poem renders a trans-Romantic archive legible. Through a close reading of the poem that builds on scholarship by Saree Makdisi, Kate Singer, and Hil Malatino, I place Urizen within the lineage of early Romantic writing grappling with possibilities of bodily transformation.
Analyzing The Efficacy and Outcome of Amniotic Membrane in Burn Care: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Putri Nandita Melati , Wardhana Aditya , Sandora Normalina , Syarif Akhmad Noviandi , Farhana Nadya , Oklia Sheila
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Managing burn injuries is a significant clinical challenge in promoting wound healing and minimizing complications. Advances like amniotic membrane as a biological dressing have been introduced to improve wound healing. This study analyzes the efficacy of amniotic membrane in burn care and its impact on wound healing outcomes.Methods: We conducted a systematic review in Pubmed, Cochrane, and ScienceDirect, using “Amnion”, “Burns”, and “Wound healing” as keywords. The inclusion criteria are studies assessing the application of amniotic membrane on burn wounds. The outcome measures were mean healing time, wound healing rate, incidence of wound infection, dressing renewal frequency, pain score, and LOS.Results: We identified eleven trials (n=971) ranging from the year 1989 to 2023, containing eight RCTs, and three NRCTs. The pooled RR showed statistically significant differences between amniotic membrane group and control group in mean healing time (RR -4.52 [95% CI; -6.93, -2.11]; p=0.0002), wound healing rate (RR 1.60 [95% CI; 1.09, 2.33]; p=0.02), incidence of wound infection (RR 0.48 [95% CI; 0.30, 0.77]; p=0.002), and dressing renewal frequency (RR -1.64 [95% CI; -2.48, -0.79]; p=0.0002).Conclusion: This meta-analysis indicates that amniotic membrane is advantageous as a biological dressing for burn patients.
A Post-transplant Immunosuppression Complication: Epstein-Barr Virus-Positive Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma Post-transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder
Authors: Zaver Himesh B. , Prakash Gautham , Plant Samuel , Chaudhari Jigisha , Erno Jason , Mithqal Ayman , Courville Elizabeth , Marchi Enrica , Henry Zachary
Published: February 2025

Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD) is a potential life-threatening complication after solid organ transplantation. PTLD can be associated with Epstein-Barr virus through either primary infection or reactivation during treatment with immunosuppressive medications. We present a rare case of Epstein-Barr virus-positive classical Hodgkin lymphoma PTLD following liver transplantation, which was initially misattributed to late transplant rejection and raised concerns for cholangiocarcinoma due to abnormal laboratory and imaging findings.
Inflammatory Hyperplastic Mass Mimicking Local Recurrence Following Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection of a Colonic Adenoma
Authors: Gonzalez Isiah , Green Linda K. , Jawaid Salmaan , Skef Wasseem
Published: February 2025

This case presents a hyperplastic inflammatory mass at the resection site of a colorectal tubular adenoma. A 65-year-old man with a history of alcohol-associated liver cirrhosis, >10 lifetime polyps, and a CHEK2 mutation underwent hybrid endoscopic submucosal dissection of a 3 cm lateral spreading tumor, nongranular, Paris 0-IIa polyp in the ascending colon. Postresection pathology confirmed tubular adenoma with negative margins (R0). Six-month surveillance colonoscopy in the community identified a mass at the resection site, initially suspected to be local recurrence. Repeat colonoscopy demonstrated a mass which appeared inflammatory, with a Kudo type II hyperplastic pit pattern on narrow-band imaging and near-focus magnification. Biopsies confirmed inflammatory hyperplastic polyp. Three months later, surveillance colonoscopy revealed a shrinking polyp with biopsies consistent with hyperplastic histology. Factors such as portal hypertension, CHEK2 mutation, and concurrent gastric hyperplastic polyps may contribute to this phenomenon.
The Pancreatitis Puzzle: Antimelanoma Differentiation-Associated Gene-5 Dermatomyositis Unveiled
Authors: Alhassan Eaman , Ruddy Katherine , Christianakis Stratos , Wise Leanna
Published: February 2025

Antimelanoma differentiation-associated gene (MDA)-5 dermatomyositis, a subtype of inflammatory myopathy, is associated with interstitial lung disease and distinctive skin findings. We report a 39-year-old woman presenting with pancreatitis as the first presentation of anti-MDA-5 dermatomyositis. The patient had no pancreatitis risk factors, and her muscle enzymes were normal. Months later, she developed characteristic skin lesions, leading to the diagnosis of anti-MDA-5 dermatomyositis. This case emphasizes the need to recognize key skin lesions, such as ulcers, palmar, and kissing papules while maintaining a broad differential to identify atypical presentations such as pancreatitis, which can aid in the timely diagnosis and management of anti-MDA-5 dermatomyositis.
Congenital Absence of Portal Vein Presenting With Hematemesis in a Young Patient
Authors: Fawaz Leo , Davis James , Al-Ansari Namir
Published: February 2025

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is caused by multiple different etiologies, with one being portal hypertension. Identifying the underlying cause of portal hypertension is extremely important in determining further management. This is a rare case of a patient who had developed portal hypertension secondary to a congenital absence of a portal vein with no other medical history. This case highlights a rare cause of portal hypertension and the need for prompt medical management.
ODSTP: a single-objective model for optimizing school transport in sub-Saharan African metropolises
Authors: Kpinna Tiekoura Coulibaly , Abdou Maïga , Koffi Kanga , Moustapha Diaby
Published: February 2025

The density of road traffic in large cities in sub-Saharan Africa causes enormous inconvenience to pupils and students, including numerous late arrivals at school and a general state of stress leading to poor school results. In this work, we propose a single-objective optimization model based on a transport-on-demand approach, taking quality of service into account. Our model has the advantage of minimizing both the total tour distance, the tour duration and the route cost (the sum of the fixed vehicle cost and the running cost). To solve our problem, we use a meta-heuristic: the tabu search method.
Proposal for a new architecture for detecting intrusion clusters in IoTs
Authors: Koffi Kanga , Aguié Pacôme Bertrand BROU , Beman Hamidja Kamagaté
Published: February 2025

In this paper, we are proposing a new architecture to detect intrusions in an IoT environment. To achieve this, we reviewed the various works to our knowledge, relating to intrusions in IoT. As a contribution, our proposed architecture has 5 components (sensors - data storage - preprocessing and associated classification algorithms). Also To provide intelligence and evaluate the performance of our architecture, we initially implemented in our architecture the DBSCAN and K-means algorithms separately. Secondly, we proceeded with a hybridization of these algorithms (DBSCAN and K-means) . In terms of results, this hybridization allowed us to use DBSCAN to identify dense clusters of arbitrary form of data as well as intrusions in this data. As for K-means, it made it possible to refine the globular clusters found by DBSCAN in order to best detect and predict the sources of intrusion. These results show that our solution makes it possible to detect intrusions in IoTs in an efficient manner compared to the 2 algorithms (DBSSAN AND K-means) applied separately in our architecture.
Chemical and energetic characterization of eucalyptus chips as a small-scale biomass power plant at mai-chew particle board factory site
Authors: Teklay Gebremariam Limat , Gebregerges Gebreegziabher Tesfaldet , Belete Fentahun Abebaw
Published: February 2025

Biomass has emerged as a renewable energy source with a high potential to contribute to the energy needs of both developed and developing countries. This study was aimed at analyzing the Ultimate, proximate, and heating value of the white eucalyptus biomass waste was characterized and is high quality for bioenergy purposes. From the triplet experimental results of the on proximate analysis of the biomass were 81.711, 0.98, 3.099, and 14.21% for volatile content, ash content, moisture content, and volatile matter respectively. In addition, the ultimate analyses of the eucalyptus chips were 49.7, 6.08, 0.24, 43.913, and 0.067% for Carbone, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur content respectively. Finally, the lower heating value (LHV) and higher heating value (HHV) were 18,675.49 and 19,992.07283 KJ/Kg respectively.
A Literature Highlight on Teachers Competency Level in Teaching Special Class on Quranic Recitation and Memorization Skills (KKQ)
Authors: Zulkifli Abd Mubi  , Haziyah Hussin  , Sabri Mohamad
Published: February 2025

Purpose – Competent teachers have the ability to confront and design high-quality instruction that plays a pivotal role in nurturing the multifaceted development and equilibrium of students. Nevertheless, some research has revealed that there is a need for enhancement in teachers' competencies with regards to their knowledge, skills, and attitudes. In this context, a comprehensive review of the literature was undertaken to examine the many themes associated with the competence of teachers in instructing the Special Class on Quranic Recitation and Memorization Skills (KKQ) inside educational institutions.
Methods – The present study employs a qualitative approach, utilizing the design of document content analysis to examine journal articles. Four widely utilized databases, notably Google Scholar, ResearchGate, Mendeley, and Malaysian Citation Index, are employed to conduct searches for scholarly publications released within the period of 2019 to 2023. In this study, a comprehensive analysis was conducted on a set of 30 publications that satisfied the established criteria.
Findings – The analysis revealed the identification of six distinct themes pertaining to teacher competencies. These topics encompassed pedagogical knowledge, content knowledge, curriculum knowledge, knowledge of the background of students, and teacher skills.
Research implications – The findings of this study suggest that stakeholders, at both the Ministry of Education Malaysia level and the implementation level of the program in schools, should prioritize the Special Class on Quranic Recitation and Memorization Skills. This attention is necessary to enhance and improve the competency of teachers, ultimately leading to the successful achievement of the goal of producing Quranic-skilled and passionate students.
Originality/value – Further research is required to assess the proficiency of teachers in employing e-learning and multimedia tools for KKQ teaching.
Gen Z's Religiosity Level: A Comparative Study between Indonesia and the United Kingdom
Authors: Jamilah  , Devi Pramitha  , Asep Ubaidillah  , Md Mahmud Bin Sayeed
Published: February 2025

Purpose – This study aims to measure the religiosity levels of young Muslims in Indonesia and the United Kingdom and compare the characteristics of religiosity in the two countries. Furthermore, it analyzes whether the level of religious literacy contributes to the observed differences in religiosity.
Design/method/approach – This study is quantitative research utilizing a survey approach. The research subjects were young Muslims in Indonesia and the United Kingdom, selected through purposive sampling methods. The data collection instruments consisted of a questionnaire adapted from the five approaches developed by Yusuf (2021) to measure the level of religious literacy, as well as the Centrality of Religious Scale (CRS) developed by Huber and Huber (2012). The collected data were then analyzed using EViewsⓇ version 16 software to perform regression analysis, namely to identify the relationship between religious literacy and religiosity.
Findings – The results indicate that the religiosity level among Gen Z Muslims in Indonesia is higher (83%) than that of their counterparts in the United Kingdom (79%). This difference is primarily influenced by cultural and educational contexts, where Indonesian Gen Z tend to have higher religious literacy through religion-related courses, whereas the UK Gen Z shows significant religiosity levels through community engagement and willingness to learn as a minority. However, regression analysis reveals an R-squared of 20-21% in both countries, suggesting that religious literacy does not significantly impact their religiosity level.
Research implications/limitations – The findings of the study indicate that religious literacy does not have a significant influence on the level of religiosity of Gen Z Muslims in Indonesia and the United Kingdom. Consequently, it is suggested that increasing religiosity should focus on other aspects, including faith-based education, community engagement, and the cultural context.
Problemas de la categoría "teísmo clásico"
Authors: Pereda Ruben
Published: February 2025

Una de las categorías empleadas en la sistematización de las posturas en teología filosófica es “teísmo clásico”, con la que se hace referencia a un grupo indeterminado de autores que mantendrían posturas comunes acerca de Dios y la religión. Hay numerosos intentos de definición del teísmo clásico: se recogen cinco que parecen especialmente relevantes, y se valora la caracterización de Dios que atribuyen al teísmo clásico. Esta valoración revela que sólo coinciden en un atributo: la inmutabilidad. Se analizan las razones y consecuencias de esta característica, lo que da pie a mostrar que tomar como punto de partida para las discusiones teológicas una definición del teísmo clásico es un modo problemático de proceder; a partir de esto se sugieren métodos alternativos que tengan en cuenta la relevancia tanto de las religiones en las que surgen las posturas denominadas clásicas, así como los sistemas propios de los principales autores identificados como teístas clásicos.
Abstract: One of the categories used in the systematization of positions in philosophical theology is “classical theism,” which refers to an indeterminate group of authors who uphold common views regarding God and religion. There are numerous attempts to define classical theism; five particularly relevant definitions are examined, along with an evaluation of the characterization of God they attribute to classical theism. This assessment reveals that these definitions converge on only one attribute: immutability. The reasons for and consequences of this characteristic are analyzed, leading to the conclusion that using a definition of classical theism as a starting point for theological discussions is a problematic approach. Based on this, alternative methods are suggested that take into account both the relevance of the religious traditions in which so-called classical positions arise, and the specific systems of the major authors identified as classical theists.
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ATTENUATION IN A STRUCTURE WITH DOUBLE MODAL REDUNDANCY
Authors:   Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics, Tomsk, Russia, Chub A.V. , Abramova K.N. ,   Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics, Tomsk, Russia, Ikonnikova K.D. ,   Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics, Tomsk, Russia, Zhechev Ye.S. ,   Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics, Tomsk, Russia, Gazizov T.T. ,   Sakhalin State University, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia
Published: February 2025

This paper examines a method for enhancing the fault tolerance of radio-electronic equipment, termed modal redundancy, which combines the principles of redundancy and modal filtering. The essence of this method lies in utilizing strong electromagnetic coupling between two or more redundant conductors to mitigate electromagnetic interference. This approach offers several advantages, as the system can continue to operate even in the event of failure of one or more conductors, which is crucial for ensuring uninterrupted device operation. The modal redundancy method is effective in situations where it is necessary to minimize the risks of signal loss and reduce the impact of interference, making it valuable in various fields where high operational stability of equipment is required. Research Objective: To investigate the characteristics of asymmetric structures implemented using double modal redundancy and to eva¬luate their effectiveness under various operating conditions. Materials and Methods. To achieve the stated objective, electrodynamic and quasi-static analyses, as well as high-frequency measurements, were employed. The study was conducted in three stages: before the failure of the main conductor, after the first failure, and after the second failure, allowing for a detailed assessment of the system's behavior at diffe¬rent stages. Results. Frequency and time-domain characteristics of asymmetric structures with modal redundancy were obtained. The FSV method was used to analyze the data, enabling a comparative analysis of simulation and measurement data. The results demonstrated the high effectiveness of the method in mitigating electromagnetic interference and ensuring stable system operation, even when power is switched to redundant conductors. Conclusion. The presented investigated structures confirm the high practical applicability of the modal redundancy method for enhancing the fault tolerance of radio-electronic systems.
IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY OF MANAGING HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS: RESEARCH ANALYSIS
Authors:   South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia, Loginovskiy O.V.
Published: February 2025

The problem of improving the efficiency of managing higher education institutions has recently acquired special significance. Russia's confrontation with Western countries, which has significantly intensified in recent years, has led to the fact that Russian universities are no longer considered not only in the ratings of world foreign agencies, but also began to be excluded in general, as well as Russian papers from the collections of scientific research abroad. As a result, trying to remain on the lists of universities of foreign rating agencies, domestic universities perform largely useless work. In this regard, Russian universities lose time and money trying to achieve an increase in their position in foreign rankings. The paper aims to analyze the research of domestic and foreign scientists in the field of improving the effectiveness of ma-naging educational institutions and to develop conceptual provisions to improve the quality of managing higher education institutions in Russia. Materials and methods. The paper considers the most significant studies of Russian and foreign scholars, who have studied the issues of higher education institutions deve-lopment management in certain years, as well as some analytical articles and materials that aim to achieve similar results. It also uses well-known methods of analysis and comparison of various studies traditionally used in the field of management. Results. The paper presents the research analysis and comparison of works on improving the quality of management of Russian and foreign higher education institutions. Conclusion. The formation of conceptual provisions to improve the efficiency of managing higher education institutions in Russia should be focused not only and not so much on improving the ratings of universities, but on making their activities much more productive. This can only be achieved by ensuring that universities develop in accordance with the key objectives of the development of the respective regions and the country as a whole, and are focused not on secondary, but on key technical directions of promising the dynamics of the national economy.
Strategies for managing of lesion nematode (Pratylenchus zeae) in sugarcane fields
Authors: Jayakumar J , Senthilkumar T , Ravichandran V , Ganapathy S , Malathi G
Published: February 2025

Lesion nematodes cause significant yield losses in sugarcane, with global reductions ranging from 10 to 40%. Identifying effective bioagents for soil application is critical to improving sugarcane production. Misdiagnosing nematode infestations as nutrient deficiencies or soil toxicity can limit nutrient availability to plants, exacerbating the problem. To address the challenges posed by lesion nematodes in sugarcane, the present investigations was conducted in a farmer’s field under the sugarcane variety CoC 25 in Vriddhachalam, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India. The study evaluated the efficacy of talc-based fungal antagonists, including Trichoderma viride, T. asperellum, Purpureocillium lilacinum, T. harzianum, Pochonia chlamydosporia, T. reesei and Clonostachys frosea as well as bacterial antagonist such as Bacillus firmus, B. subtilis and Lysinibacillus fusiformis against lesion nematode Pratylenchus zeae. These biocontrol agents were applied at 2.5 kg/ha and compared with the standard recommendation of carbofuran applied at 33 kg/ha. All tested fungal and bacterial antagonists significantly reduced the soil population density of lesion nematode. In the first year, sett treatment experiments demonstrated that the application of the fungal antagonist P.lilacinum at 2.5 kg/ha reduced nematode populations by 74.3% compared to the untreated control. This treatment also improved germination (84.26%), tillers count (166.62%), commercial cane sugar percentage (12.80%), cane yield (120.50%) and sugar yield (16.82%). Similarly, the bacterial antagonist, Bacillus subtilis at 2.5 kg/ha reduced nematode populations by 71.3% and improved germination (85.22%), tillers count (165.32%), commercial cane sugar content (12.30%), cane yield (118.60%) and sugar yield (16.66%). In the second year, combining P. lilacinum at 2.5 kg/ha with Fluensulphone 2% GR at 10 kg/ha resulted in a reduction of lesion nematode populations by 81.23% and achieved a maximum cane yield of 118.3 t/ha. The application of P. lilacinum proved to be highly effective in reducing nematode populations and is recommended for inclusion in an integrated nematode management module.
In vitro assessment of entomopathogenic potential of indigenous Clonostachys rosea CR 02 against the whitefly Bemisia tabaci in Potato
Authors: Basha J S , Parthiban V K , Karthikeyan M , Johnson I , Elaiyabharathi T , Mahtre P H , Anandham R , Jayakanthan M
Published: February 2025

Bemisia tabaci Gennadius (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) are economically important polyphagous pest species causing severe yield losses in Potato. To develop a biopesticide in an environmentally safe manner, the virulence and pathogenecity of the indigenous Clonostachys rosea CR 02 (Ascomycota, Hypocreales: Bionectriaceae) was assessed against whitefly under laboratory condition. The mortality was assessed at varying conidial concentrations and exposure times. Both factors, along with their interaction had significantly influenced, where the higher concentrations and longer exposure times increasing the mortality rate. Maximum mortality of B. tabaci nymphs of 75.83% at 1.0 × 108 conidia/mL on day 10, with median LC50 values of 3.24 × 106 and LT50 values of 1.0 × 108 was 6.82 day. For adult B. tabaci, mortality increased exponentially, reaching 52.5% by day 10 at a concentration of 1.0 × 108 conidia/mL. However, C. rosea CR 02 showed lower virulence against adults compared to nymphs. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images of infected nymph B. tabaci revealed conidial adherence, hyphal growth, hyphal penetration, conidiophore formation and completely colonized the host’s surface (24-96 hours post-inoculation). For adult B. tabaci, mycelial colonization observed 7 days after treatment. This study highlights the entomopathogenic potential of indigenous C. rosea CR 02 against B. tabaci and suggests their use for the environmentally sustainable pest management.
Improved electrochemical synthesis of Cu–Fe/brass foil alloy followed by combustion for high-efficiency photoelectrodes and hydrogen production in alkaline solutions
Authors: Kholidy Islam , BinSabt Mohammad H. , Abd El-Salam H. M. , Shaban Mohamed , Rabia Mohamed
Published: February 2025

The electrochemical synthesis of copper, iron, and their alloys on brass foil plates, using varying concentrations of CuCl2 and FeCl3 solutions, was conducted. Characterization techniques including X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning electron microscope, and cyclic voltammetry were employed to analyze the structures, morphologies, and electrochemical activities of the deposits. Upon combustion, an alloy oxide with a chemical composition of (30Cu–2.5Fe–35Zn–32.5O), comprising major phases of CuFeO2 and CuFe2O4, along with minor materials, such as Cu–Fe, CuO, ZnO, and Fe2O3, was prepared. Prior to combustion, two distinct alloys, denoted Alloy(i) and Alloy(ii), with varying compositions and phases, were deposited. Alloy(i), deposited from a solution of higher CuCl2 and lower FeCl3 concentrations, exhibited a composition of 80Cu–2Fe–16Zn–2O, while Alloy(ii), deposited from a solution with higher FeCl3 concentration, had a composition of 60Cu–0.25Fe–36.75Cu–3O. The alloys’ purity was confirmed using energy-dispersive X-ray techniques, with surface morphology varying based on the concentration of FeCl3. Alloy(i) showed a high rate of hydrogen production in alkaline solution, with a current density of 708 mA·cm−2 at a potential of 2.04 V. Additionally, the alloy oxide, utilized as a photoelectrode material, demonstrated current densities of 2.54 mA·cm−2 in the dark and 33 mA·cm−2 under light conditions when tested under a solar simulator with an intensity of 400 mW·cm−2.
Influence of different surface textures on wettability of UHMWPE and POM- an experimental study
Authors: Chen Song , Chen Wei , Bao Xiangcai , Ou Changjie , Pan Cunteng , Liu Jiaming , Jia Dan
Published: February 2025

Polyoxymethylene (POM) and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) are widely used in aerospace, petrochemical, marine engineering, medical equipment and other fields, because of their high elasticity, low density, high strength and high toughness. This paper studied the solid–liquid contact phenomenon by measuring the contact angle between these two polymers and water droplets. The orthogonal test data of surface contact angle between UHMWPE/water and POM/water were processed by using the range analysis method. The effects of surface texture, shape and size on the wettability of UHMWPE and POM were studied. The results show that there is a significant correlation between the roughness of UHMWPE and POM and the contact angle, and the trend is basically the same. Through the relationship between roughness of different texture surfaces and contact angle range R, it can be concluded that the greater the roughness, the lower the influence of surface texture size parameters. The influence of four texture shapes on the surface wettability of UHMWPE and POM was analyzed. The results show that the surface wettability of UHMWPE and POM is affected by four texture shapes in the order of square > circle > hexagon > groove shape, and that different surface texture parameters have different effects on the contact angle of water droplets on different texture shapes. The surface wettability of UHMWPE is more easily affected by the structure width W. The surface wettability of POM is more easily affected by the spacing width B, and it shows stronger hydrophobicity. This discovery may provide a certain reference value for the preparation of hydrophobic and superhydrophobic surfaces. It is great significance to optimize the surface texture and improve the wettability of the material.
A Mediology Study on the Transcultural Communication of Chinese Animation
Authors: Wang Zhe , Huang Jiayi
Published: February 2025

Chinese animation, which originated in the 1920s, has undergone over a hundred years of historical evolution and has become an important medium for the transcultural communication of Chinese culture. This study is based on Debray’s mediology, using multimodal discourse analysis as the research method. From three dimensions: morphological changes, dynamic structures, and cultural approaches, it explores why Chinese animation has experienced innovation, inheritance, and renewal, as well as the media logic that assists in the transcultural communication of Chinese culture. In the dual context of globalization and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, Chinese animation must overcome the rigid binary opposition between China and the West under the protection of cultural policies, media technology, and industrial economy. Based on Chinese culture and guided by the concept of “plural civilization,” Chinese animation should exchange, learn from other cultures, and enhance its transcultural communication ability.
Spontaneous Resolution of Congenital Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt
Authors: Tripathy Taraprasad , Behera Sandeep , Patel Ranjan , Dutta Tanmay , Kumar Aditi , Satpathy Amit Kumar
Published: February 2025

Congenital portosystemic shunts (CPSS) are a rare type of congenital abnormality. It results from abnormal embryonic development by the fourth week of fetal life. Congenital portosystemic shunts are believed to signify persistent communication between the portal and vitelline venous systems. Both extrahepatic and intrahepatic shunts are possible. They may develop on their own or in association with other congenital abnormalities. With regard to shunt type and size, symptoms vary widely. The anatomy of the shunt and associated abnormalities can be assessed by computed tomography and magnetic resonance angiography. The treatment plan is based on the type of shunt, its location and level of function, the patient’s age, and the severity of their symptoms.
Incidental Discovery of Giant Ovarian Cysts During Autopsy. Case Analysis and Literature Review
Authors: Kazlauskaitė Justė , Chmieliauskas Sigitas , Vasiljevaitė Diana , Laima Sigitas
Published: February 2025

Background: Cysts are called giant when they are >10 cm in diameter. Today the frequency of giant ovarian cysts is decreasing due to good diagnostic methods and regular gynecological examination. These cysts occur more frequently in women of reproductive and postmenopausal age. The most common giant cysts are benign serous cystadenomas. Diagnosing giant cysts can be hindered by nonspecific symptoms, the patient‘s reluctance to see a doctor and fear of surgery. The purpose of this study is to review the existing literature on this topic and describe three cases of giant cysts found at autopsy.Materials and methods: A literature review was conducted in the Medline (PubMed) database over a period of 10 years. The information concerning the examination of deceased individuals after their death was sourced from the database of the Lithuanian State Forensic Medicine Service. After the analysis of the deceased persons in the years 2015–2022 in the State Forensic Medicine Service, out of 1638 deceased persons, three cases of giant cysts were identified. These three cases were analyzed retrospectively.  During these investigations, the circumstances of finding the scene, the results of the autopsy, and the data of additional toxicological and microscopic tests were evaluated.Results: A retrospective study of 3 cases confirms the fact that giant ovarian cysts are a rare phenomenon. In case 1, the corpse of a 75-year-old woman was examined, a 30x30x25 cm left ovarian cyst was found, the woman had chronic ischemic heart disease; case 2 was a 65-year-old woman with a 19x25x12 cm right ovarian cyst and deep vein thrombosis with pulmonary embolism; case 3 was a 62-year-old woman with a 40x30x30 cm right ovarian cyst and chronic ischemic heart disease. In all cases, giant ovarian cysts were incidental findings and not the primary cause of death. The described clinical cases corresponded to the characteristics of giant cysts indicated in the literature: appeared in the postmenopausal period, benign course, diagnosed in patients who did not seek medical attention.Conclusions: Thanks to good early diagnosis, ovarian cysts are diagnosed early, before they reach gigantic size, so giant cysts are extremely rare. Delayed diagnosis is related to reluctance of patients to consult doctors and confusion with ascites and obesity. They are usually benign, and the symptoms they cause are related to mass effect – pressure on nearby organs.