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Superhydrophobic Non-Metallic Surfaces with Multiscale Nano/Micro-Structure: Fabrication and Application
Authors: Guo Qi , Ma Jieyin , Yin Tianjun , Jin Haichuan , Zheng Jiaxiang , Gao Hui
Published: May 2024

Multiscale nano/micro-structured surfaces with superhydrophobicity are abundantly observed in nature such as lotus leaves, rose petals and butterfly wings, where microstructures typically reinforce mechanical stability, while nanostructures predominantly govern wettability. To emulate such hierarchical structures in nature, various methods have been widely applied in the past few decades to the manufacture of multiscale structures which can be applied to functionalities ranging from anti-icing and water–oil separation to self-cleaning. In this review, we highlight recent advances in nano/micro-structured superhydrophobic surfaces, with particular focus on non-metallic materials as they are widely used in daily life due to their lightweight, abrasion resistance and ease of processing properties. This review is organized into three sections. First, fabrication methods of multiscale hierarchical structures are introduced with their strengths and weaknesses. Second, four main application areas of anti-icing, water–oil separation, anti-fog and self-cleaning are overviewed by assessing how and why multiscale structures need to be incorporated to carry out their performances. Finally, future directions and challenges for nano/micro-structured surfaces are presented.
Chlorin Conjugates in Photodynamic Chemotherapy for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Authors: Isaac-Lam Meden F.
Published: May 2024

Breast cancer (BC) is the most common type of cancer in women and the number of new cases in the US is still increasing each year. Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), which comprises 15–20% of all breast cancer, is a heterogeneous disease and is considered the most aggressive type of breast cancer due to the lack of estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) expressions for treatments. Traditional chemotherapy is the standard protocol for the treatment of TNBC. Toxicity and multidrug resistance are major drawbacks to chemotherapy. The lack of molecular targets and poor prognosis for TNBC prompts an urgent need to discover novel therapeutic strategies to improve clinical outcomes and quality of life for patients. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) or light treatment is a binary anti-cancer procedure that uses a photosensitizer (PS) that, upon light activation, produces cytotoxic oxygen species, destroying tumor cells. PDT is minimally invasive and can be repeated a few times without accumulating significant toxicity in the surrounding tissues. The primary goal of this study was to investigate in vitro photodynamic chemotherapy as a ternary combination therapy using our synthesized photosensitizers (chlorin–vitamin conjugates and their corresponding indium complexes) co-treated with known chemotherapeutic agents (taxol, doxorubicin, cisplatin, fluorouracil, or methotrexate) in the presence of light and determine the optimum conditions as a pre-clinical study of an enhanced tumoricidal effect against TNBC. Our results indicated that the best combination for an effective chemophotodynamic effect involves a ternary treatment of the indium complex of the chlorin–lipoic acid conjugate (InCLA) co-treated with taxol, which exhibited strong synergism at the nanomolar concentration when combined in the presence of visible light irradiation. Other ternary combinations containing taxol with a synergistic anti-tumor effect against TNBC include chlorin–pantothenic acid (CPA) and chlorin–biotin (CBTN) conjugates. Several other ternary combinations containing InCLA, CBTN, and CPA with either cisplatin, fluorouracil, or methotrexate were identified to generate a synergistic or additive effect. The light dosage remained constant, but the dosages of photosensitizers and chemotherapy drugs were varied to obtain the lowest possible concentration for the desired effect. The synergistic, additive or antagonistic effects of the drug combinations were determined based on the Chou–Talalay method, with InCLA–taxol having the lowest combination index (CI) of 0.25. Fluorescence and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images provided evidence of apoptosis as the preferred mode of cell death. Our study demonstrated the combination of PDT and chemotherapy as a potential treatment option for TNBC patients.
Secularism as an Anti-Religious Conspiracy: Salafi Challenges to French laïcité
Authors: Belhaj Abdessamad
Published: May 2024

Regarding organizational power, Salafism in France is a minority of dispersed groups emerging on the periphery of the Muslim French space. However, it can be regarded as a discursive force that has influenced significantly French discussions about Islam. Specifically, one of the most contentious positions in French political and intellectual discourse at the moment is Salafi vehement rejection of laïcité as a conspiracy against religion in general and Islam in particular. This article provides a close reading of three Salafi and neo-traditionalist discourses on secularism written by well-known theologians and intellectuals associated with this school of thought: Youssef Hindi, Kareem El Hidjaazi, and Aïssam Aït-Yahya. Investigative in nature, our aim is to comprehend the fundamental criticisms of French secularism and the rhetorical devices these Salafi and neo-traditionalist discourses have been using for the past ten years.
The Interpretation of Watchman Nee’s Anthropology and Its Corresponding Ecclesiastical Influence in Contemporary Chinese Mainland Churches
Authors: Li Ruixiang , Huang Paulos
Published: May 2024

Watchman Nee’s anthropology has been widely debated and polarized in academic fields. However, Watchman Nee’s concept of human and the problem of ecclesiastical practices have often been overlooked in contemporary Chinese mainland churches. In the first three sections, this paper will start from different Chinese mainland denominations’ interpretation of Nee’s concept of human and their corresponding ecclesiastical practices. On the one hand, through the interpretive attitudes of different denominations toward the “concept of human” and their related ecclesiastical practices, we can see the situation of acceptance of Nee’s anthropology in different contemporary Chinese denominations. On the other hand, we can also provide feedback for the academic research on Nee’s anthropology from the reality of contemporary Chinese mainland churches. Then, this paper will make a comparison of anthropologies between Luther and Watchman Nee, referring to the current study of Martin Luther and the Third Enlightenment in China. The comparative study of these two men will not only open up new avenues for the study of their theologies but will also serve Chinese mainland churches by utilizing the results of the research on Nee’s thoughts and Martin Luther and the Third Enlightenment.
Fast and Fault-Tolerant Passive Hyperbolic Localization Using Sensor Consensus
Authors: Simon Gyula , Zachár Gergely
Published: May 2024

The accuracy of passive hyperbolic localization applications using Time Difference of Arrival (TDOA) measurements can be severely compromised in non-line-of-sight (NLOS) situations. Consensus functions have been successfully used to provide robust and accurate location estimates in such challenging situations. In this paper, a fast branch-and-bound computational method for finding the global maximum of consensus functions is proposed and the global convergence property of the algorithm is mathematically proven. The performance of the method is illustrated by simulation experiments and real measurements.
Are Gait Patterns during In-Lab Running Representative of Gait Patterns during Real-World Training? An Experimental Study
Authors: Davis John J. , Meardon Stacey A. , Brown Andrew W. , Raglin John S. , Harezlak Jaroslaw , Gruber Allison H.
Published: May 2024

Biomechanical assessments of running typically take place inside motion capture laboratories. However, it is unclear whether data from these in-lab gait assessments are representative of gait during real-world running. This study sought to test how well real-world gait patterns are represented by in-lab gait data in two cohorts of runners equipped with consumer-grade wearable sensors measuring speed, step length, vertical oscillation, stance time, and leg stiffness. Cohort 1 (N = 49) completed an in-lab treadmill run plus five real-world runs of self-selected distances on self-selected courses. Cohort 2 (N = 19) completed a 2.4 km outdoor run on a known course plus five real-world runs of self-selected distances on self-selected courses. The degree to which in-lab gait reflected real-world gait was quantified using univariate overlap and multivariate depth overlap statistics, both for all real-world running and for real-world running on flat, straight segments only. When comparing in-lab and real-world data from the same subject, univariate overlap ranged from 65.7% (leg stiffness) to 95.2% (speed). When considering all gait metrics together, only 32.5% of real-world data were well-represented by in-lab data from the same subject. Pooling in-lab gait data across multiple subjects led to greater distributional overlap between in-lab and real-world data (depth overlap 89.3–90.3%) due to the broader variability in gait seen across (as opposed to within) subjects. Stratifying real-world running to only include flat, straight segments did not meaningfully increase the overlap between in-lab and real-world running (changes of <1%). Individual gait patterns during real-world running, as characterized by consumer-grade wearable sensors, are not well-represented by the same runner’s in-lab data. Researchers and clinicians should consider “borrowing” information from a pool of many runners to predict individual gait behavior when using biomechanical data to make clinical or sports performance decisions.
Multi-Sensor Device for Traceable Monitoring of Indoor Environmental Quality
Authors: Fissore Virginia Isabella , Arcamone Giuseppina , Astolfi Arianna , Barbaro Alberto , Carullo Alessio , Chiavassa Pietro , Clerico Marina , Fantucci Stefano , Fiori Franco , Gallione Davide , Giusto Edoardo , Lorenzati Alice , Mastromatteo Nicole , Montrucchio Bartolomeo , Pellegrino Anna , Piccablotto Gabriele , Puglisi Giuseppina Emma , Ramirez-Espinosa Gustavo , Raviola Erica , Servetti Antonio , Shtrepi Louena
Published: May 2024

The Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) combines thermal, visual, acoustic, and air-quality conditions in indoor environments and affects occupants’ health, well-being, and comfort. Performing continuous monitoring to assess IEQ is increasingly proving to be important, also due to the large amount of time that people spend in closed spaces. In the present study, the design, development, and metrological characterization of a low-cost multi-sensor device is presented. The device is part of a wider system, hereafter referred to as PROMET&O (PROactive Monitoring for indoor EnvironmenTal quality & cOmfort), that also includes a questionnaire for the collection of occupants’ feedback on comfort perception and a dashboard to show end users all monitored data. The PROMET&O multi-sensor monitors the quality conditions of indoor environments thanks to a set of low-cost sensors that measure air temperature, relative humidity, illuminance, sound pressure level, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and formaldehyde. The device architecture is described, and the design criteria related to measurement requirements are highlighted. Particular attention is paid to the calibration of the device to ensure the metrological traceability of the measurements. Calibration procedures, based on the comparison to reference standards and following commonly employed or ad hoc developed technical procedures, were defined and applied to the bare sensors of air temperature and relative humidity, carbon dioxide, illuminance, sound pressure level, particulate matter, and formaldehyde. The next calibration phase in the laboratory will be aimed at analyzing the mutual influences of the assembled multi-sensor hardware components and refining the calibration functions.
Effects of the Flying Start on Estimated Short Sprint Profiles Using Timing Gates
Authors: Jovanović Mladen , Cabarkapa Dimitrije , Andersson Håkan , Nagy Dora , Trunic Nenad , Bankovic Vladimir , Zivkovic Aleksandar , Repasi Richard , Safar Sandor , Ratgeber Laszlo
Published: May 2024

Short sprints are predominantly assessed using timing gates and analyzed through parameters of the mono-exponential equation, including estimated maximal sprinting speed (MSS) and relative acceleration (TAU), derived maximum acceleration (MAC), and relative propulsive maximal power (PMAX), further referred to as the No Correction model. However, the frequently recommended flying start technique introduces a bias during parameter estimation. To correct this, two additional models (Estimated TC and Estimated FD) were proposed. To estimate model precision and sensitivity to detect the change, 31 basketball players executed multiple 30 m sprints. Athlete performance was simultaneously measured by a laser gun and timing gates positioned at 5, 10, 20, and 30 m. Short sprint parameters were estimated using a laser gun, representing the criterion measure, and five different timing gate models, representing the practical measures. Only the MSS parameter demonstrated a high agreement between the laser gun and timing gate models, using the percent mean absolute difference (%MAD) estimator (%MAD < 10%). The MSS parameter also showed the highest sensitivity, using the minimum detectable change estimator (%MDC95), with an estimated %MDC95 < 17%. Interestingly, sensitivity was the highest for the No Correction model (%MDC95 < 7%). All other parameters and models demonstrated an unsatisfying level of sensitivity. Thus, sports practitioners should be cautious when using timing gates to estimate maximum acceleration indices and changes in their respective levels.
A Survey on Satellite Communication System Security
Authors: Kang Minjae , Park Sungbin , Lee Yeonjoon
Published: May 2024

In recent years, satellite communication systems (SCSs) have rapidly developed in terms of their role and capabilities, promoted by advancements in space launch technologies. However, this rapid development has also led to the emergence of significant security vulnerabilities, demonstrated through real-world targeted attacks such as AcidRain and AcidPour that demand immediate attention from the security community. In response, various countermeasures, encompassing both technological and policy-based approaches, have been proposed to mitigate these threats. However, the multitude and diversity of these proposals make their comparison complex, requiring a systemized view of the landscape. In this paper, we systematically categorize and analyze both attacks and defenses within the framework of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, focusing on specific threats that pose substantial risks to SCSs. Furthermore, we evaluate existing countermeasures against potential threats in SCS environments and offer insights into the security policies of different nations, recognizing the strategic importance of satellite communications as a national asset. Finally, we present prospective security challenges and solutions for future SCSs, including full quantum communication, AI-integrated SCSs, and standardized protocols for the next generation of terrestrial–space communication.
Edge Caching Data Distribution Strategy with Minimum Energy Consumption
Authors: Lin Zhi , Liang Jiarong
Published: May 2024

In the context of the rapid development of the Internet of Vehicles, virtual reality, automatic driving and the industrial Internet, the terminal devices in the network show explosive growth. As a result, more and more information is generated from the edge of the network, which makes the data throughput increase dramatically in the mobile communication network. As the key technology of the fifth-generation mobile communication network, mobile edge caching technology which caches popular data to the edge server deployed at the edge of the network avoids the data transmission delay of the backhaul link and the occurrence of network congestion. With the growing scale of the network, distributing hot data from cloud servers to edge servers will generate huge energy consumption. To realize the green and sustainable development of the communication industry and reduce the energy consumption of distribution of data that needs to be cached in edge servers, we make the first attempt to propose and solve the problem of edge caching data distribution with minimum energy consumption (ECDDMEC) in this paper. First, we model and formulate the problem as a constrained optimization problem and then prove its NP-hardness. Subsequently, we design a greedy algorithm with computational complexity of O(n2) to solve the problem approximately. Experimental results show that compared with the distribution strategy of each edge server directly requesting data from the cloud server, the strategy obtained by the algorithm can significantly reduce the energy consumption of data distribution.
Wide Voltage Swing Potentiostat with Dynamic Analog Ground to Expand Electrochemical Potential Windows in Integrated Microsystems
Authors: Ashoori Ehsan , Goderis Derek , Inohara Anna , Mason Andrew J.
Published: May 2024

Electrochemical measurements are vital to a wide range of applications such as air quality monitoring, biological testing, food industry, and more. Integrated circuits have been used to implement miniaturized and low-power electrochemical potentiostats that are suitable for wearable devices. However, employing modern integrated circuit technologies with low supply voltage precludes the utilization of electrochemical reactions that require a higher potential window. In this paper, we present a novel circuit architecture that utilizes dynamic voltage at the working electrode of an electrochemical cell to effectively enhance the supported voltage range compared to traditional designs, increasing the cell voltage range by 46% and 88% for positive and negative cell voltages, respectively. In return, this facilitates a wider range of bias voltages in an electrochemical cell, and, therefore, opens integrated microsystems to a broader class of electrochemical reactions. The circuit was implemented in 180 nm technology and consumes 2.047 mW of power. It supports a bias potential range of 1.1 V to −2.12 V and cell potential range of 2.41 V to −3.11 V that is nearly double the range in conventional designs.
On the Unified Concept of Generalizations of Λ-Sets
Authors: Przemska Emilia
Published: May 2024

In this paper, we propose a unified concept encompassing generalizations of two types of families defined based on Levine’s notions of generalized closed sets and Maki’s Λ sets. The methods used in this investigation are described in my previous work, where a unified concept of general closedness is presented. From a methodology point of view, the present concept is symmetric to the previous. In generalizing open subsets, one can use the two methods. According to the first one, the family of Levine’s generalization is used as some base to build the family of closed subsets of the new topology. In the second method, the family of open subsets is extended, in the same way, as the family of closed subsets in the classic Levine’s method. The results obtained in this general conception easily extend and imply well-known theorems of this area of investigation. In the literature on this issue, many versions of generalizations of Λ-sets have been investigated. The tools used in this paper enabled us to prove that there exist at most 10 generalizations of these types, and we show the relationships between them in the graph. As a result, it turns out that some generalizations investigated in the literature are trivial.
Novel Multi-Antigen Orf-Virus-Derived Vaccine Elicits Protective Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Response in Monovalent and Bivalent Formats
Authors: Burri Dominique Julien , Renz Louis , Mueller Melanie , Pagallies Felix , Klinkhardt Ute , Amann Ralf , Derouazi Madiha
Published: May 2024

Prime-2-CoV_Beta is a novel Orf virus (ORFV)-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate expressing both the nucleocapsid and spike proteins of SARS-CoV-2 with the receptor-binding domain (RBD) of the Beta strain. This candidate was shown to be safe and immunogenic in a first-in-human Phase I clinical trial. With the shift in the immune landscape toward the Omicron variant and the widespread vaccine- and/or infection-derived immunity, further pre-clinical research was needed to characterize Prime-2-CoV. Here, we quantified the humoral and cellular response to Prime-2-CoV_Beta in pre-immunized mice and compared the protective efficacy of mono- and bivalent variant-based Prime-2-CoV vaccine candidates in hamsters. Prime-2-CoV_Beta induced robust humoral and cellular immune responses in naïve animals but did not further boost antibody titers in the tested setting when given as repeat booster at short interval. We furthermore showed that Prime-2-CoV_Beta-based mono- and bivalent immunization strategies produced comparable immunogenicity and protection from infection. Our results highlight the potential of the Orf virus as a vaccine platform against SARS-CoV-2 and potentially other infectious viruses.
ASUHAN KEBIDANAN KOMPREHENSIF PADA NY A DENGAN PENERAPAN AYAH ASI DI WILAYAH PUSKESMAS CIBATU KABUPATEN GARUT
Authors: Anastasya Karina , Nurchasanah Yuni
Published: May 2024

Pada masa kehamilan kebutuhan ibu hamil tidak hanya pemenuhan kebutuhan nutrisi serta fasilitas untuk menyambut kelahiran bayi saja, tetapi masa kehamilan merupakan periode penting dalam proses awal dari keberhasilan proses laktasi yang dipengaruhi oleh dukungan dari suami maupun keluarga atau yang disebut dengan Ayah ASI. Pada Ny. A ini memiliki riwayat menyusui pada anak pertamanya dengan alasan tidak ingin menyusui dikarenakan nyeri pada payudaranya klien. Tujuan pemberian asuhan komprehensif pada Ny. A dengan penerapan Ayah ASI ini adalah mampu memberikan asuhan komprehensif pada Ny. A mulai dari masa kehamilan sampai bayi baru lahir dengan penerapan Ayah ASI di kabupaten garut. Metode yang digunakan yaitu studi kasus yang dilakukan pada bulan Februari hingga Maret 2023 di Kabupaten Garut dengan melibatkan seorang ibu hamil G2P1A0 dengan usia kehamilan 37 minggu 1 hari Pengumpulan pada tugas laporan akhir ini menggunakan data primer dan sekunder. Pada asuhan ini, ibu mengalami ketidaknyamanan sering BAK saat hamil, laserasi derajat II saat persalinan dan perubahan pola tidur pada masa nifas. Penerapan ayah ASI dilakukan sejak kehamilan hingga nifas. Asuhan yang diberikan penulis berhasil menyelesaikan masalah ibu dan mencegah komplikasi. Hasil dari penerapan Ayah ASI yang telah diberikan pada klien berhasil dilakukan, selain itu ibu merasa senang, tidak mudah lelah dan produksi ASI menjadi banyak, sehingga kebutuhan ASI untuk bayi terpenuhi. Asuhan kebidanan komprehensif sangat penting untuk diterapkan pada pelayanan kebidanan untuk meningkatkan kesejahteraan ibu dan bayi. Penerapan ayah ASI juga sangat bermanfaat dalam mendukung keberhasilan pemberian ASI.
REFLEKSI FILOSOFIS TERHADAP KEBERPIHAKAN PRIBADI PADA SESAMA YANG LEMAH DALAM TERANG METAFISIKA
Authors: Stefanus Rohid  , Riyanto F.X. Eko Armada
Published: May 2024

Hubungan pribadi dengan sesama merupakan aspek esensial yang menunjukkan jati diri manusia sebagai makhluk sosial. Dalam konteks ini pribadi dan sesama memiliki kedudukan yang setara. Namun dalam realita yang terjadi, pribadi kerap kali menjadi sosok yang mendominasi sesama. Penelitian ini berfokus pada keberpihakan pribadi pada sesama yang lemah dalam terang metafisika. Metafisika adalah filsafat yang berusaha melihat segala sesuatu, termasuk manusia dalam keseluruhannya. Adapun tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menampilkan aspek–aspek metafisis yang menunjukkan pentingnya keberpihakan pribadi pada sesama. Selain itu, penelitian ini juga menunjukkan alasan–alasan metafisis yang merujuk pada kesetaraan sesama dan pribadi. Metode penulisan yang digunakan dalam artikel ini adalah studi pustaka yang menjelaskan filsafat mengada, filsafat fenomenologi, dan aspek–aspek yang memicu perbedaan antara pribadi dan sesama. Pribadi dan sesama adalah manusia yang mengalami proses mengada melalui kehidupan sehari–hari. Dari semula pribadi dan sesama pada dasarnya tidak bisa memilih bentuk kehidupan sebagaimana yang diinginkannya. Sebagai konsekuwensi dari hal ini sesama cenderung memanfaatkan oleh pribadi sebagai sarana untuk memenuhi kepentingannya. Hal ini tentu bertolakbelakang dari pemikiran filsafat yang menyatakan bahwa pribadi dan sesama sama–sama memiliki tanggung jawab satu sama lain. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah refleksi filosofis tentang persahabatan sebagai bentuk keberpihakan pribadi pada sesama yang lemah. Persahabatan ini mendorong pribadi menjadi sosok yang memberi solusi, harapan dan arahan kepada sesama.
Exploring the Characteristics and Attitudes of Electronic Textbook Users and Nonusers
Authors: Anderson Tracey A. , Baker-Eveleth Lori , Stone Robert W.
Published: May 2024

A technological trend influencing society is the provision and adoption of digital books. Digital books are used in education in the form of electronic textbooks (e-textbooks). The research question examined in this manuscript is which students’ characteristics and attitudes influence their adoption or non-adoption of e-textbooks? The study explores these characteristics and attitudes of students who have made the decision to become either an e-textbook user or nonuser. The empirical analysis is conducted using 1191 student responses to a questionnaire distributed in a mid-sized university in the western United States. Among these 1191 responses, 530 of the students had used an e-textbook and 661 had not used an e-textbook. The e-textbook user and nonuser groups are studied in three different ways. The first is by examining the counts and percentages for five respondent characteristics. The second way is through statistical tests (i.e., t-tests and multiple analysis of variance) on these characteristics across the groups. The results from these analyses did not identify any meaningful differences in characteristics across the user and nonuser groups. The third way was a content analysis performed on an open-ended question (i.e., What factors influenced you on whether to use an e-textbook?) on the questionnaire. The student e-textbook attitudes discovered from the content analysis showed that for e-textbook users, the cost or price of an e-textbook had a significant influence on e-textbook adoption. Two other attitudes influencing e-textbook users’ adoption were usability, both positive and negative. The key attitude of nonusers regarding e-textbook adoption is negative e-textbook usability.
Zoilo'ren uzta. La cosecha de Zoilo. Zaraitzu'ko uskara. Vascuence salacenco
Authors: Estornés Lasa José
Published: May 2024

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Petit atlas lingüistique basque-français «Bourciez» (II)
Authors: Allières Jacques
Published: May 2024

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EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH
Authors: Kravchenko Tetiana
Published: May 2024

The article discusses the main strategies for improving scientific communication in English. It has been determined that the process of obtaining a university education includes educational and research components. The educational component includes the formation of English-language academic competence, the research component requires mastery of a scientific style of speech, since the essence of scientific communication in English is the exchange of information between a group of people united by common ideas and interests. In addition, it has been determined that effective formation of scientific communication in English for students is possible if a systematic approach to learning a foreign language is implemented.
Formal (scientific publications and dissertation defenses) and informal communication in a virtual environment (conversations of scientists, speeches at conferences, electronic correspondence, other forms of computer communication) have been considered.
Various aspects of scientific communication have been analyzed. It has been found that effective scientific communication requires an understanding of the audience (interacting with different groups, such as scientists, students, the public, politicians and financial partners, requires adapting the communication approach to their unique interests, technical level and perception of information), creating active interaction (creating forums for discussion where scientists and the audience can exchange ideas, questions and answers), using simple and understandable speech (avoiding complex terms and technical vocabulary, using analogies, definitions), using visual aids (interactive presentations, videos, graphics), use of modern technologies (social networks Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, websites and multimedia tools).
Based on the analysis, the conclusions have been drawn that effective scientific communication is possible if the right strategies and tools are used. We see the study of scientific communication as a component of scientific and pedagogical activity as a perspective for further exploration.
КОНЦЕПТУАЛЬНІ ЗАСАДИ НОВОЇ УКРАЇНСЬКОЇ ШКОЛИ У ПРОФЕСІЙНІЙ ПІДГОТОВЦІ ЗДОБУВАЧІВ ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ ПЕДАГОГІЧНИХ СПЕЦІАЛЬНОСТЕЙ
Authors: Юзик Ольга
Published: May 2024

The article defines the relevance of the study of professional training of students of pedagogical specialties of Ukraine, taking into account the conceptual foundations of the new Ukrainian school. The article considers the issue of conducting trainings for primary school teachers who in the 2018-2020 academic years began teaching first-grade students of the new Ukrainian school and defining the new responsibilities of the teacher of the new school. It is found that this should be a «teacher of the future», a «teacher-facilitator» of the new Ukrainian school, who adheres to the basic principles: be ready to perform new roles; implement an individual approach to teaching students; introduce cooperative learning; work on the development of critical thinking of students in the class.
The article focuses on the basic concept of the new Ukrainian school, which includes partnership pedagogy, new learning content, new structure and student-centeredness. The author believes that these concepts should be taken into account in the professional training of students of pedagogical specialties. It is important in the new Ukrainian school for teachers to identify individual student characteristics.The new Ukrainian school is of the opinion that education should take into account individuality as much as possible. Therefore, at universities, it is important to teach teachers the basics of individualized learning. The methods and ways of individualized learning are: preliminary planning; work in small groups (groups of 5 people are the most effective for classes); ensuring flexibility during classes; careful selection of materials; spontaneous individualization. We consider the ability to apply cooperative learning and critical thinking to the professional training of future teachers to be mandatory.In addition to personal interaction (face-to-face), cooperative learning contributes to the formation of social skills. During the implementation of critical thinking strategies as a mandatory concept of the new Ukrainian school in the professional training of perspective  teachers, it was concluded that critical thinking teaches students to think, be responsible, and develops the ability to formulate independent judgments.
WPROWADZENIE KIERUNKÓW ROZWOJU KONCEPCJI PEDAGOGICZNYCH ORAZ DZIAŁALNOŚCI EDUKACYJNO-WYCHOWAWCZEJ PISARZY UKRAIŃSKICH ZACHODNIEJ UKRAINY DO WSPÓŁCZESNEJ PRAKTYKI PEDAGOGICZNEJ I PEDAGOGICZNEJ
Authors: Bagrij Maria , Humeniuk Iryny
Published: May 2024

The scientific analysis of the problem of development of pedagogical ideasand educational activities of Ukrainian writers of Western Ukraine (the end 18th – 30s of the20th century) is not only relevant, but also a productive direction of modern historical andpedagogical research and creative searches of educational practitioners.The modern educational and pedagogical space of Ukraine is actively searching for andtesting effective means of improving the education and upbringing of children and youngstersin order to develop optimal models of self-realisation. Targeted activities in this area ofeducation also help to meet the creative needs and demands of teachers and to study,systematise and promote best teaching practice.In order for students – future teachers – to acquire knowledge about the trends in thedevelopment of pedagogical ideas and educational activities of Ukrainian writers of WesternUkraine in the end of the 18th – 30s of the 20th century, it is worth highlighting the main tasks– an objective analysis of the retrospective experience of the trends in the development ofpedagogical ideas and educational activities of Ukrainian writers of Western Ukraine of thestudied period, coverage of the practice of implementing this process in the educationalsystem, in extracurricular activities, and in the system of public education. The pedagogicalreality dictates a change in views on the content and features of education and thecompetences that a perspective teacher should master, taking into account the tasks of theschool in terms of understanding the content characteristics of teaching, upbringing anddevelopment of students, as well as systematisation of pedagogical ideas and generalisationof the experience of educational activities of Ukrainian writers of Western Ukraine n the endof the 18th – 30s of the 20th century, in order to highlight the educational potential of theircreative heritage in the context of reforming the Ukrainian education system.
İstanbul Mega-Bölgesinde Tarihi Süreçte Büyümeye Etki Eden Bileşenlerin Hiyerarşik Kümelenme Analizi ile Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: Özkök Mete Korhan , Kuru Azem
Published: May 2024

Günümüzde ulaşım-iletişim teknolojilerindeki gelişme ile ekonomik aktiviteler mekâna olan bağımlılığını kaybetmeye başlamıştır. Küreselleşme etkileri ve merkezi/yerel politikalar ile desteklenen bu süreç neticesinde çekirdek kent-periferi ilişkisinde farklı formasyonlar ile biçimlenen mega-bölgeler oluşmaya başlamıştır. İstanbul ili merkezliğinde Tekirdağ, Kırklareli, Edirne illerinden oluşan TR21 bölgesi ve Kocaeli, Sakarya, Düzce, Bolu, Yalova illerinden oluşan TR42 bölgesi bu açıdan bir mega-bölgeyi tariflemektedir. Bu çalışma ile İstanbul’un desantralizasyonu temelinde mega-bölgenin oluşum sürecin irdelenmesi ve bölgede gerçekleşen kentsel büyüme sürecine etki eden unsurların literatür araştırmaları ve istatistiksel sorgulamalarla ortaya çıkarılması amaçlanmıştır. Bu kapsamda mekânsal, sosyal ve ekonomik başlıklarında 20 bileşen belirlenmiş, hiyerarşik kümelenme, Spearman korelasyonu ve doğrusal, ilişki sorgulaması yöntemleri kullanılarak, İstanbul ve yakın çevresinde 2000 yılı sonrası için incelemeler yapılmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda tarihi dönemleri kapsayan kümeler ve yığılımları etkileyen sosyo-ekonomik ve mekânsal bileşenler ortaya konmuştur. Bununla beraber alt bölgelerin kentsel büyüme süreçlerinin farklı bileşenler etkisinde gerçekleştiği belirlenmiştir. Çalışmanın temel sonuçlarından bir diğeri ise İstanbul mega-bölgesi bütününde görülen desantralizasyon süreçlerinin mevcut merkezi/yerel yönetim politikaları ve plan kararları ile desteklendiği ancak yakın çevresi ile sosyo-ekonomik gelişim açısından “çekirdek kent-perifer” iş birliğinin olmadığı görülmüştür. Oluşan ilişki ağının “Göreli (relative) Merkezileşme” modelinde “Gelişimini Destekleyen -Rezerv- ve İstenmeyeni Depolayan -Tampon- Bölge” amacını taşıyan birliktelik olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Çalışmanın sonuçları benzer mega-bölge oluşum süreçlerinin yönlendirilmesine katkı sunabilir.
Analisis Rantai Pasok Kopra di Desa Tolombukan Satu Kecamatan Pasan Kabupaten Minahasa Tenggara (Analysis of Copra Supply Chain in Tolombukan SatuVillage Pasan Sub District South Minahasa Regency)
Authors: Nolly Lumintang Josua , B. D. Pakasi Caroline , A. J. Rumagit Grace
Published: May 2024

The objective of this research is to to determine the supply chain of copra in Tolombukan Satu Village. This research was conducted from October to December 2021. The sampling technique in this study used a random sampling technique (simple random). The research results showed that the product flow that occurs in Tolombukan Satu Village has 2 distribution channels. The first channel has 4 stakeholders, namely farmers, collectors, suppliers, factories. The second channel has 3 stakeholders, namely farmers, suppliers, and factories. Collectors distribute copra to factories who queue up to 2 days, so it takes more time to distribute copra to factories. Financial flows flow from factories to farmers through suppliers who pay copra to collecting traders through direct transactions and transfers, collecting traders pay copra to farmers through direct transactions, there are also farmers who take cash before harvesting the coconuts. However, transfer transactions often result in late payments by suppliers. The flow of information is divided into two directions, from farmers to collectors, collectors to suppliers, and suppliers to factories, and vice versa which is done intensively.
Pengaruh Kegiatan Paper Quilling terhadap Keterampilan Motorik Halus Anak Usia 5-6 Tahun di TK Negeri Pembina
Authors: Cahyani Rheina , Herlina Hj , Hidayah Sitti Nur
Published: May 2024

The aim of this research is to find out the effect of paper quilling training on the abilities of children aged 5 and 6 years at the Pembina State Kindergarten. The research strategy used is a quantitative strategy with a Quasi Experimental Design research type. The population of this study were children attending the Pembina State Kindergarten aged between five and six years. Purposive sampling was used as sample collection in this research. The sample consisted of 28 children, 14 children were in the experimental group and 14 children were in the control group. Descriptive and non-parametric statistical analysis is the data collection method used. Considering that the results of the two-tailed data analysis were 0.001 < 0.05, H1 was accepted and Ho was rejected, this shows that there has been an increase in fine motor skills in children at the Pembina State Kindergarten.
Kemampuan Penyelesaian Soal Cerita Dikaji dari Self-Confidence Peserta Didik di SMP
Authors: Ariyani Dian Frista , Bistari Bistari , Munaldus Munaldus
Published: May 2024

The aim of the research is to describe the ability to solve story problems which is studied from the self-confidence of students at the junior high school level. The method used was a mixed method with a sequential-explanatory model, and involved 30 class VII students. The instruments used include self-confidence questionnaires, story problem solving ability tests and interview references. From the research results, it was revealed that the achievement of self-confidence indicators was based on the classification results into high, medium and low categories, namely at a high level of 4 indicators, a medium level of 3 indicators and a low level of 2 indicators. The ability to solve story problems shown in the high self-confidence category included 6 students, medium 20 students and low 4 students. Achieving high and moderate self-confidence tends to be capable of solving story problems demonstrated by students. In the low category, the failure to achieve indicators of ability to solve story problems is influenced by a lack of ability to calculate to solve problems and not being used to checking again what has been done.
Meningkatkan Keterampilan Kognitif Anak Usia 5-6 Tahun melalui Eksperimen Sederhana Pembuatan Es Krim di Kober Al-Ibad
Authors: Husna Dewi
Published: May 2024

Through the use of experimental methods, this research seeks to increase the cognitive capacity of children aged 5-6 years in Kober Al-Ibad in relation to learning and problem solving. Classroom Action Research is the research method used (PTK). The design developed by Kemmis and McTaggart was used in this research. The four steps that make up a cycle are preparation, activity, observation, and reflection. Thirteen second grade students from class B1 Kober Al-Ibad served as study participants. Data collection approach through observation and documentation. Research shows that children's cognitive development occurs in stages. In cycle I, only seven children managed to reach the beginning to develop (MB) stage, while six children were still not sufficiently developed (BB). This relates to mentioning the tools and materials for making ice cream, explaining their function, and carrying out the experiment correctly. In addition, of the 10 children tested, 5 successfully reached the Beginning to Develop (MB) stage due to the accuracy of the ice cream making procedure and their ability to articulate the experimental findings, while the other 8 children remained at the No stage. Undeveloped Stage (BB). In cycle II, things started to improve; At that time, most children had reached the expected developmental stage (BSH), and some even reached the very good developmental stage (BSB). When children's cognitive development improved significantly compared to the first cycle of activities, it was clear that the ice cream experiment had a big impact.
Analisis Kebutuhan Guru terhadap Integrasi Nilai Moderasi Beragama dalam Materi Ajar Bahasa Inggris
Authors: Yulnetri Yulnetri , Novita Yona , Rahmawati Rahmawati , Khairat Annisaul
Published: May 2024

This research aims at figuring out teachers and students’ need of integrated religious moderation in English materials at Madrasah Tsanawiyah (Islamic Junior High School) grade 7. This was a descriptive research conducted in four different Madrasah in West Sumatera, i.e., MtsN Batusangkar, MtsN Sawah Lunto, MtsN Solok, dan MtsS Muhammadiyah Payakumbuh . The informants were four English teachers at grade 7 were interviewed in order to gain the data about their needs of integrated religious moderation values in English materials, and 121 students who filled the questionnaire sent via Google form. The result shows that all of the informants demand the integrated religious moderation values, in terms of national commitment, tolerant, nonviolent, and accommodative to local culture, in English materials at grade 7 of Madrasah Tsanawiyah in West Sumatera. Then, the topics potential to be integrated are Apologizing, Introducing self, Descriptive text and Warning.
Acute Pancreatitis Revealing Peritoneal Tuberculosis in a 35-Year-Old Girl
Authors: Faiz S. , Naimi S. , Bouktib Y. , Hajjami A. El , Boutakioute B. , Ouali M. , Idrissi N.
Published: May 2024

Spinal cord tuberculoma is an extremely rare presentation of human tuberculosis in general, and of central nervous system involvement in particular. Only a dozen cases have been described in the literature. We report the case of a 62-year-old man who initially presented with neurological deficit in a context of febrile altered general condition. Diagnosis was made on MRI, which revealed necrotic lesions with medullary contrast.
The Psychiatric Disorders and Cannabis Use
Authors: Ouazzani K.El , Karroumi S. , Elattar A. , Adali I. , Manoudi F.
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Cannabis is the most widely used of illicit substances. It is a public health problem for the most vulnerable populations, and in particular; adolescents. Cannabis is the subject of much debate in its links with psychiatric disorders where it appears to be a risk factor and a worsening factor, as all psychoactive substances. Objective: Determine the hospital prevalence of psychiatric disorders among patients who use cannabis and establish a correlation between cannabis use and psychiatric disorders. Method: This is a prospective study of 100 patients, consuming or having consumed cannabis, hospitalized at Ibn NAFISS hospital over a 6-month period from February 24, 2021 to August 24, 2021. The statistical study was carried out with the SPSS software version 25.0 and in bivariate analysis, and the comparison of the qualitative variables appealed to the statistical test of Chi2. Results: The average age of our patients is 32 years old, a clear predominance of men (95%), 73% of patients are single, 85% of patients have a low socio-economic level and 40% have a secondary education level. Psychiatric evaluation of our patients revealed that psychotic disorders (schizophrenia, acute psychotic attack, etc.) are found with a rate of 85% followed by bipolar (34%) and anxiety disorders (34%) and lastly depressive disorders (13%). The correlation between psychiatric disorders and the cannabis behaviour of our patients has objected that an early age of onset of use, heavy use, regular use and an unfavourable socio-economic level are all risk factors for psychiatric disorders in patients of cannabis users, especially psychotic disorders (schizophrenia, acute psychotic attack, etc...) Conclusion: The association between cannabis and psychiatric disorders is reported in numerous studies. These results found that cannabis-dependent subjects more frequently presented with psychiatric disorders and personality disorders than in the general population. This high .........
Aggressive Angiomyxoma of the Pelvis and Perineum: A Case Report
Authors: Naimi S. , Ahmana H. C. , Zouita I. , Basraoui D. , Jalal H.
Published: May 2024

Aggressive angiomyxoma is a rare mesenchymal tumor that typically manifests as a slowly growing soft tissue mass in the perineal area, specifically in the paravulvar and pararectal regions, affecting young adult women. MRI is considered the best imaging tool for depiction of this lesion. The confirmation diagnosis is histological and the treatment is surgical. In this report, we present a case of aggressive angiomyxoma and provide a correlation between clinical and pathological findings. We offer a detailed analysis of its imaging features, with a particular focus on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Additionally, we include a comprehensive review of the current literature on this subject.
Assessment of the potential effects of l-carnitine and cinnamon supplementation on weight loss and body composition
Authors: Fadheel Qayssar Joudah
Published: May 2024

Aim: To assess efficacy of L-carnitine and cinnamon alone and in combination on body composition parameters in addition to compare between them.
Materials and Methods: Sample of 28 obese and overweight adults in Babylon city, sample collection includes patients in places, or by internet, where interview take place according to specialize questionnaire height, weight, and body mass index were measured.
Results: A significant differences P<0.05 among gender distribution between male and female. A significant difference between (150-160 cm, 160-170 cm) as compared with (170-180 cm, 180-190 cm). A significant difference between 170-180 cm as compared with 180-190 cm but non-significant differences between 150-160 cm as compared with 160-170 cm. A significant difference between 26-35 as compared with 36-45, 46-55, but non-significant differences between 36-45 as compared with 46-55. A significant difference between body weight, body fat, water content, skeletal muscle, and body mass index after treatment, but non-significant differences between protein, and inorganic salt after treatment and at baseline. A significant difference between body weight, water content, skeletal muscle, and body mass index in group treated with cinnamon as compared with negative control group, but non-significant differences between body fat, protein, and inorganic salt as compared with negative control group.
Conclusions: The prevalence of overweight and obesity within accepted range of that reported in Iraq, important relationship was reported between several life style risk factor, as soon as diagnose increase in weight and education health program for behavior of life style were high recommended.