bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
About the Lost One in the Work of Hayao Miyazaki
Authors: Neshchadim Dmitrii
Published: November 2024

The subject of the study is the phenomenon of the lost in the work of Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki. The object of the study was the animated film "Howl’s Moving Castle", which became a turning point in the director's life. In the process of filming, he experienced a series of losses: the death of a friend, the collapse of the studio, the beginning of another war, the onset of his own aging. Understanding the working (influence) of mourning was first considered from a psychological point of view by Sigmund Freud at the beginning of the last century. Currently, the topic of trauma and loss in modern world culture remains relevant. In this paper, the analysis of the selected film from the standpoint of applied psychoanalysis was undertaken. In particular, the main characters of the story were analyzed: Sophie, Howl, the Moving Castle, secondary characters, and antagonists. In the study, it was shown that "Moving Castle" is a magical fairy tale about the initiation of a loving couple to come of age. Women are represented as rather omnipotent and phallic "mothers", while men are represented as weak and infirm "children". Antagonists embody a complex structure that includes the negative sides of the soul, evil characters, as well as the image of war. Separately, the manifestation of the phenomenon of "absolute evil" was shown, the purpose of which is the destruction of any meanings and the formation of "emptiness", which differs from the libidinal tendency to form various connections and search for meaning. Each character in the film faces loss, both external and internal. Without starting the work of mourning, it is impossible to survive it and continue the development of the psyche on the way of "growing up". The image of the director's "nostalgia" for what was lost was highlighted, reflecting his unconscious memories of the early years of his life. Thus, the story of Howl’s Moving Castle provides an opportunity to touch the theme of mourning for what was lost in the director's work, which embodies his concern for the future of humanity. This article can serve as a springboard for acquaintance with director’s personality and his magical world, as well as with his last film-testament: "The Boy and the Heron" or "How Do You Live?"
All-Russian Library Congress in Kazan: A New Momentum of Public-State Interaction
Authors: Trushina Irina A.
Published: November 2024

An analytical review of the events of the All-Russian Library Congress: 28th Annual Conference of the Russian Library Association (RLA) is presented. The Congress was held on 19—24 May in Kazan (Republic of Tatarstan), the Library Capital of Russia 2024. It was attended by more than 1.5 thousand representatives of libraries and other organisations from 76 regions of Russia, as well as from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Cuba, Serbia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The main theme of the Congress — “The Library in a Multipolar World” — was the library community’s response to today’s global challenges. The Congress was organized in various formats: pre-session events, plenary sessions, section meetings by types of libraries and areas of activity, and special events. On its various platforms the issues of libraries’ activity as a basis for the preservation of traditional Russian spiritual and moral values were discussed, the role of libraries in strengthening inter-religious and inter-ethnic harmony was considered, the tasks of military libraries were analyzed, the topic of forming the personnel resource of the branch was discussed, etc. The Congress was accompanied by the 24th Exhibition of publishing products, new information technologies, goods and services. The Congress adopted the Statute of the All-Russian Library Movement “Together Stronger”. Elections of the RLA President and members of the RLA Board for 2024—2027 were held. The event in Kazan showed the effectiveness of the RLA — the largest professional association in the field of libraries with a 30-year history — in consolidating the professional library community, library partners and authorities for cooperation in the implementation of modern state cultural policy.
Revânî Dîvânında Âh Kavramı
Authors: Aydın Metin , Gül Adnan
Published: November 2024

Klasik Türk şiirinde âşığın içinde bulunduğu çaresizliği, üzüntüyü, en iyi anlatan kavramlardan biri de âh kavramıdır. Âh kavramı sözlükte “sesin tonuna göre pişmanlık, öfke, özlem, beğenme, sevgi vb. duyguları anlatan bir ifade; ağrı, acı duyulduğunda söylenen bir söz olarak geçmektedir. Divan şairlerini âh ettiren birçok farklı durum bulunmaktadır. Bunların başında elbette ki sevgilinin ilgisizliği, âşığına kötü davranması gelmektedir. Âşık çoğu zaman sevgilisini gördüğünde hatta onu andığında dahi âh etmektedir. Ayrıca sevgilinin yüzü, boyu, saçları, yanakları, dudağı, kirpikleri, gözleri de âşığa âh ettiren unsurlardır. Bununla beraber âşık; vefâsızlıktan, rakibin davranışlarından, yaşadığı zamandan, ayrılıktan ve talihsizlikten dolayı da daima şikâyet etmektedir. Hatta şair çoğu zaman kendi gönlünden bile şikâyette bulunarak âh etmektedir. Âşığın âhının bütün insanları rahatsız etmesi ve göğe ulaşması da karşımıza çıkan mübalağalı anlatımlardandır. Aynı zamanda şairlerin âh kavramını; ateş, ok, duman, mum, haberci, sancak, dost, ney, nişancı, rüzgâr gibi unsurlara benzettiğini de görmekteyiz. Bunun dışında şiirlerde âh almak, âhı yerde kalmamak, âhı tutmak gibi deyimlere rastlamak da mümkündür. Tüm bunlar, âh kavramının dilimizde ve Klasik Türk şiirinde çok geniş bir kullanıma sahip olduğunu göstermektedir. Bu çalışmada amaç XVI. yüzyıl klasik Türk edebiyatı şairlerinden olan Revânî’nin şiirlerinde âh kavramının hangi sebeplerle kullanıldığını tespit etmek ve bu kavramın hangi unsurlara benzetildiğini göstermektir.
АДАПТАЦИОННЫЙ ПОТЕНЦИАЛ У ЖЕНЩИН ПЕРИОДА ПОЖИЛОГО ВОЗРАСТА ПРИ КОМОРБИДНОЙ ПАТОЛОГИИ ДО И ПОСЛЕ МАГНИТНЫХ БУРЬ
Authors: О.А. Камшилова , Н.Я. Прокопьев , В.Н. Ананьев , О.В. Ананьева , И.В. Пашкина
Published: November 2024

В статье представлен анализ изучения влияния солнечных магнитных бурь на уровень адаптационного потенциала (АП, у.е.) по Л.А. Коневских (АС№ 2314019) у женщин периода пожилого возраста, получающих амбулаторное лечение по поводу коморбидной патологии (КП), включающей в себя ишемическую болезнь сердца (ИБС) без признаков сердечной недостаточности, железодефицитную анемию (ЖДА) и сахарный диабет (СД). Впервые в клинике внутренних болезней изучение влияния магнитных бурь на АП проведено у женщин, когда период пожилого возраста авторами был разделён на равные пятилетние промежутки жизни. Показано, что по мере увеличения паспортного возраста женщин магнитные бури значительно снижают адаптационные возможности организма. Способ оценки уровня АП по Л.А. Коневских, несмотря на простоту формулы подсчета, обладает существенным недостатком, ибо не отражает многообразия морфофункциональных особенностей человека в процессе онтогенеза.
МАТЕРИАЛИСТИЧЕСКИЕ СУЖДЕНИЯ Н.И. ПИРОГОВА
Authors: А.В. Федянин
Published: November 2024

Каждый современный образованный человек знает Пирогова Николая Ивановича, как основателя военно-полевой медицины, как гениального русского учёного, хирурга, как человека, который оставил глубокий след в истории русской и мировой медицины, анатомии, физиологии, педагогики. Для своих современников Пирогов Н.И. был «хирургом от Бога». Своим гениальным умом, интуицией и идеями он опережал свое время. Об этом свидетельствуют многочисленные документы истории медицины и науки в целом. Однако вопрос о мотивации деятельности, о мировоззренческой и философской системе взглядов Н.И.Пирогова остается доныне открытым. И хотя сам Пирогов Н.И. не считал себя философом и не претендовал быть им, по существу же, мы видим у него цельное и продуманное философское миропонимание. Эволюция его философских рассуждений от материи к метафизике и далее к Богу-Спасителю, как и у большинства русских религиозных мыслителей XIX столетия протекает в болезненной, преморбидной форме противоречия и недосказанности; потому-то мировоззренческая эволюция Н.И. Пирогова, как и любой добрый плод в состоянии развития оказалась подвержена критике. В истории критики философских воззрений Пирогова Н.И. в большей степени выделяется его философия образования, религиозно-философская антропология (по работе «Вопросы жизни»), а также проблема формирования мировоззрения в «Дневнике старого врача». При анализе его религиозно-философских трудов, уже в начале пути в материалистических идеях Н.И. Пирогова можно обнаружить метафизический след и размышления, которые впоследствии крепко врастут в состав не только его профессиональной врачебной, но и педагогической деятельности. В данном очерке рассматривается эволюция материалистических взглядов Н.И. Пирогова в некоторых ключевых этапах.
La corrélation entre le /s/ et la notion de subtilité dans le lexique arabe
Authors: Alloush Mustafa
Published: November 2024

La motivation du signe linguistique a été brièvement abordée par les philologues arabes anciens, notamment Ibn Jinnî (932-1002/320-392). Cependant, leurs contributions se sont principalement limitées à l’onomatopée proprement dite ou à l’effet que peut avoir l’emphase d’une lettre sur le sens du mot. Il a fallu attendre le XXe siècle pour oser parler de la corrélation entre un simple phonème ou une lettre et une notion lexicale précise. Dans cet article, nous nous intéressons à ce genre de motivation linguistique à travers la corrélation entre le phonème /s/ et la notion de "subtilité/cacher" dans le lexique de l’arabe.
L’épenthèse en hébreu au tournant de l’ère chrétienne
Authors: Hamidović David
Published: November 2024

En hébreu ancien, l’épenthèse, en tant que phénomène phonologique, c’est-à-dire un agencement de sons pour former des énoncés et au final, des significations, ne peut se soustraire à son contexte d’usage. En effet, l’épenthèse nous semble osciller entre un outil pour la canonisation du texte d’autorité et un jeu sonore pour participer à un genre littéraire voire à une rhétorique.
A Comprehensive Approach to Middle Tibetan. Developing Reading Comprehension & Translation Skills for ‘Classical’ Texts by Speaking Tibetan
Authors: Schmidt Dirk
Published: November 2024

Tibetan translation today is deeply tied to the academic field of Tibetan Studies and Tibetology. This entails a particular historical legacy, as well as a particular set of long-standing institutional and pedagogical practices – in both methods and materials – for teaching Tibetan. After exploring the background of these current practices, I put forward an alternative to learning and translating Middle Tibetan (or ‘Classical Tibetan’). This comprehensive, collaborative, and community-centred approach is inspired by work in applied linguistics, second language acquisition, and translation studies; this article seeks to elaborate what we stand to gain from those fields, and how we can apply it to the Tibetan language-learning context. Within, I argue that adopting such an approach is not only justified; it also provides tangible benefits to both scholars and Tibetan speech communities, which still hold invaluable indigenous, living-tradition perspectives on textual meaning. In other words, rather than seeing the text-as-object from which we extract a translation-as-product, the aim within is to uncover a translation-as-social-practice that is constructive, inclusive, and reciprocal.
الذكاء الناجح وعلاقته بقوة السيطرة المعرفية لدى طالبات جامعة أم القرى
Authors: عزوز أسماء محمد هاشم , الحربي نوار محمد سعد
Published: November 2024

هدفت الدراسة إلى التعرف على مُستوى الذكاء الناجح، ورُتبة قوة السيطرة المعرفية لدى طالبات جامعة أم القرى، ومعرفة العلاقة بينهما، والكشف عن الفروق في كُلٍ من: الذكاء الناجح وقوة السيطرة المعرفية تبعًا لمُتغيري التخصص والسنة الدراسية، وإمكانية التنبؤ بقوة السيطرة المعرفية من خلال الذكاء الناجح لدى طالبات الجامعة، وتم استخدام المنهج الوصفي المسحي، وتمثلت الأداة في مقياس الذكاء الناجح إعداد الحربي (2021)، ومقياس قوة السيطرة المعرفية إعداد Stevenson and Evans (1994)، تم تطبيقهما على عينة عشوائية طبقية بلغت (519) طالبة بمرحلة البكالوريوس، وأشارت النتائج إلى تمتع طالبات الجامعة بمُستوى مُرتفع من الذكاء الناجح وجميع أبعاده، وامتلاكهن لدرجة مُرتفعة من قوة السيطرة المعرفية وكِلا رُتبتيها، وأن الرُتبة السائدة لدى عينة الدراسة هي الرُتبة الثانية، كما أظهرت وجود علاقة طردية مُتوسطة بين قوة السيطرة المعرفية والذكاء الناجح، وتوصلت إلى وجود فروق دالة إحصائيًا في الذكاء الناجح وقوة السيطرة المعرفية تُعزى لمُتغير التخصص الدراسي ولصالح طالبات التخصصات النظرية، وعدم وجود فروق تُعزى لمُتغير السنة الدراسية في الذكاء الناجح وقوة السيطرة المعرفية، كما بينت إمكانية التنبؤ بقوة السيطرة المعرفية من خلال الذكاء الناجح لدى الطالبات، وفي ضوء نتائج الدراسة أوصت الباحثة بإعداد دورات وبرامج تعليمية لتحسين وتطوير بيئة التعلم، والاهتمام بدمج مهارات الذكاء الناجح مع المهارات المعرفية التي تمثل رُتب قوة السيطرة المعرفية في العملية التعليمية لدى طالبات الجامعة.
إعادة التركيز الإيجابي وعلاقته بالأسلوب المعرفي (التحليلي – الشمولي) لدى طلبة الجامعة
Authors: عبد سلوى فائق
Published: November 2024

هدف البحث الحالي التعرف إلى إعادة التركيز الإيجابي والأسلوب المعرفي (التحليلي-الشمولي) لدى طلبة الجامعة وكذلك التعرف على دلالة الفرق في العلاقة وفقاً لمتغير الجنس (ذكور- إناث)، فضلاً عن العلاقة الارتباطية بين المتغيرين، ومن أجل التحقق من ذلك فقد اعتمدت الباحثة المنهج الوصفي ذو العلاقات الارتباطية، وقامت بتبني مقياس إعادة التركيز الإيجابي المعد من قبل المالكي(2022) على وفق نموذج جارنفسكي (2001)، وأيضاً مقياس الأسلوب المعرفي (التحليلي – الشمولي) المعد من قبل شطب(2013) المبني على وفق نظرية كاجان Kagan (1963) تم تطبيق الأداتين على عينة بلغت (160) طالبا وطالبة، بواقع (80) ذكور و(80) إناث، اذ تم اختيارهم من (6) كليات في جامعة بغداد للعام الدراسي 2023-2024 وأظهرت نتائج البحث الآتي:1. عينة البحث يمتلكون سمة إعادة التركيز الإيجابي. 2. عينة البحث يمتلكون الأسلوب المعرفي التحليلي.3. لا يوجد فرق في العلاقة بين إعادة التركيز الإيجابي والأسلوب المعرفي وفقاً لمتغير الجنس (الذكور والإناث).4. أظهرت نتائج التحليل الإحصائي أنه لا توجد علاقة ارتباطية دالة بين متغيري البحث الحالي، بناء على النتائج أوصت الباحثة بزيادة الاهتمام بالبرامج التعليمية التي توضح الإمكانيات التي يمتلكها الطلبة وكيفية الاستفادة منها بصورة صحيحة لتطوير الأساليب المعرفية لدى الطلبة، وتحفيز طلبة الجامعة من قبل عمادات الكليات ورئاسة الاقسام إلى المشاركة في الدورات التي تقيمها المراكز البحثية والمراكز الخدمية داخل وخارج الجامعة والتي تهدف إلى تطوير الذات وبناء الشخصية لدى طلبة الجامعة.
Redox-Active Bisphosphonate-Based Viologens as Negolytes for Aqueous Organic Flow Batteries
Authors: Gonzalez Gabriel , Nechaev Anton , Peshkov Vsevolod , Martínez-González Eduardo , Belyaev Andrey , Shahsavan Mahsa , Pihko Petri , Peljo Pekka
Published: November 2024

Viologen derivatives feature two reversible one-electron redox processes and have been extensively utilized in aqueous organic flow batteries (AOFBs). However, the early variant, methyl viologen (MVi), exhibits low stability in aqueous electrolytes, restricting its practical implementation in AOFB technology. In this context, leveraging the tunability of organic molecules, various substituents have been incorporated into the viologen core to achieve better stability, lower redox potential, and improved solubility. In this work, we introduce bisphosphonate-substituted viologens as candidates for AOFBs. The bulkiness and negative charges of the bisphosphonate groups enhance the solubility and the electrostatic repulsion among viologen molecules, minimizing the bimolecular side reactions that lead to degradation. Additionally, the electron-donating effect of this new substituent significantly lowers the redox potential. As a result, the proposed viologen derivatives exhibit high solubility (1.66 - 1.81 M in water) and stability (capacity decay of 0.009 %/cycle or 0.229%/day when tested at 0.5 M). These parameters are coupled with the lowest redox potentials exceeding all previously reported viologens utilized in AOFBs (–0.503 V and –0.550 V against SHE for mono- and bis-phosphonate viologen, respectively).
Automated High-purity On-resin Cyclization Strategy for Rapid Synthesis of Homodetic Cyclopeptides
Authors: Li Chengxi , Wan Feng , Hu Chengrui , Xie Pei , Yang Xingxing , Pan Yourong , He Xin , Ning Zuozhou
Published: November 2024

Ribosomes rapidly produce cyclopeptides in minutes but are restricted to natural amino acids. Now, an automated chemical method using the iChemAFS synthesizer matches ribosomal speed while incorporating both natural and non-natural amino acids. A specifically designed diaminonicotinic acid (DAN) linker precisely controls chain elongation and cyclization, allowing for one-step, cleavage-free synthesis of cyclopeptides with up to 95% crude purity. The platform supports 6- to 39-membered rings and scales from milligrams to grams. In just one day, a 20-member cyclopeptide library was synthesized, yielding a screened sequence with 100-fold greater antimicrobial activity against S. aureus and B. subtilis than penicillin. This method offers a fast, flexible alternative to ribosomal synthesis, supporting the development of personalized therapeutics.
Nickel - Titania Supported Catalysts for Direct Selective Hydrodeoxygenation of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural to 5-Methylfurfural
Authors: Przydacz Martyna , Tanchoux Nathalie , Ihiawakrim Dris , Kubička David , Keller Nicolas , Ruppert Agnieszka
Published: November 2024

The 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) platform molecule can be derived from biomass feedstocks and catalytically hydrogenated into various added-value molecules. Its conversion to 5-methylfurfural (5-MF), a versatile synthetic intermediate and perfuming agent, is particularly challenging, the selective hydrodeoxygenation of the C–OH group in HMF being by far less favourable kinetically and thermodynamically than the hydrogenation of the C=O group that gives 2,5-bis-hydroxymethylfuran (BHMF). Herein, for the first time we showed that Ni/TiO2 catalysts can be tuned to promote the selective removal of a hydroxy group in the presence of an aldehyde moiety, and give high 5-MF yield. Among various synthesis approaches, the direct ion exchange incorporation of Ni into a TiO2 network prepared by an alginate synthesis route allowed the key-factors orientating the reaction selectivity towards 5-MF to be identified. The highest 5-MF selectivity (86%) at nearly full conversion was favoured by high acidity and ultra-high dispersion of Ni atoms at the surface, while the prime role of titania was discussed. By contrast, increasing the reduction temperature up to 700°C strongly lowered the acidity and formed larger Ni particles, which favour the C=O activation, and is thereby promoting the selectivity switch towards BHMF at 86% also at nearly full conversion.
Optimal Conditions for Lavandula Angustifolia Secretion of Small Molecule Inhibitors of the Amyloidogenic Pathway
Authors: Zhao Wenqi
Published: November 2024

Essential Oils, the aromatic extract from many plants such as lavenders, possess many benefits through aromatherapy. Through in silico ADMET analysis and molecular docking, we posit that lavandulyl acetate is a small molecule component of lavandula angustifolia essential oil of particular interest as a treatment for Alzheimer’s. It shows promise in inhibiting BACE-1 (-6.1 kcal/mol binding affinity), the enzyme responsible for the amyloidogenic pathway, and is pharmacologically suitable. Additionally, we saw that slight to moderate water stressed conditions increase the production of both essential oil in general and lavandulyl acetate in particular. Therefore, we suggest that to maximise yield of these compounds, be that for current studies or treatment in the future, slight water stress may stimulate essential oil production.
Digital flow platform for the synthesis of high-quality multi-material perovskites
Authors: Iglesias Diego , Tinajero Cristopher , Marchetti Simone , Luis Gomez Jaume , Martinez Cuenca Raul , Fuentes Ballesteros Jose , Aranda Clara , Martínez Serra Alejandro , Asensio Maria , Abargues Rafael , Boix Pablo , Zanatta Marcileia , Sans Victor
Published: November 2024

Perovskite materials have demonstrated great potential for a wide range of optoelectronic applications due to their exceptional electronic and optical properties. However, synthesising high-quality perovskite films remains a significant challenge, often hindered by batch-wise processes that suffer from limited control over reaction conditions, scalability and reproducibility. In this study, we present a novel approach for synthesising single-crystal perovskites with an optimised continuous-flow reactor. Our methodology utilises a 3D printed system that enables precise control over reactant concentrations, reaction times, and temperature profiles. The reaction chamber was designed and optimised by combining residence time distribution (RTD) studies and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations. High-quality single-crystal perovskites with different formulations were obtained employing seeding and seedless conditions. The possibility of synthesising mixed halide single crystal perovskites with different compositions along its structure was demonstrated by simply shifting the feedstock solution during the crystallisation, demonstrating the versatility of this technology
Structure-Activity Relationships in Ether-Functionalized Solid-State Metal-Organic Framework Electrolytes
Authors: Mu Anthony , Singh Vibhu Vardhan , Kim Hyunyong , Lee Dong Ju , Kim Namseo , Ruff Christian , Levy Aaron , Young Thomas , Paesani Francesco , Cohen Seth , Pascal Tod , Chen Zheng
Published: November 2024

The structure-property relationships of metal-organic framework (MOF) based solid-state electrolytes are not well understood. Herein, a systematic investigation of twelve Zr(IV)-based UiO-66 MOFs with varying ether-chain functional groups was carried out to elucidate the critical microscopic interactions that facilitate improved solid-state electrolyte performance. Enhanced sampling molecular dynamics (MD) simulations were employed and revealed a three-tier ion hopping mechanism: linker-linker hopping, linker-counterion hopping, and counterion-counterion hopping. Detailed structural analysis of the MD trajectories revealed that the chemistry and morphology of the linker groups affects the relative stability and population distribution of the electrolyte components, such that crown-ether based linker groups enhances the probability of extended, low-barrier ion percolation pathways. As a result, we were able to tune the ion conductivities by means of rationally manipulating the counterion distributions, linker binding strengths, and the configurational entropy (multi-variability of the linkers). The resulting performance of these MOF-based solid-state electrolytes was significantly enhanced, with a methoxy-functionalized framework (UiO-66-L1-100) achieving high ionic conductivities of 2.32 × 10^-4 S/cm and 2.07 × 10^-3 S/cm at 30 °C and 90 °C, respectively, a magnitude greater than other all-solid-state MOF electrolyte systems. The electrolyte stability was evaluated with LiIn|LPSCl|MOF:LiTFSI|LPSCl|LiIn symmetric cells, showing excellent Li plating/stripping processes for over 2 months.
A Versatile Silica Functionalization Strategy for Organic Phase Nanomaterials
Authors: Nagao Keisuke , Lei Katherine , Worthington Peyton , Kent Noah , Onoda Michika , Malkin Elian , Vargas Paniagua Emmanuel , Leomi Rebecca , J. Macfarlane Robert , Anikeeva Polina
Published: November 2024

Chemical interactions between nanoparticles and their surroundings are governed by their surface chemistry. Therefore, a versatile strategy for surface functionalization that is compatible with a variety of particle compositions would empower nanotechnology research. Silica coating offers a promising approach, but the ease with which silica shells can be synthesized is determined by the initial solution state of the nanoparticle, since the silica sol-gel chemistry typically occurs in an aqueous phase. While protocols for coating water-soluble particles are well-established, protocols for nanomaterials suspended in organic solvents require phase-transfer during the coating process, often leading to inconsistent reproducibility, non-uniform thicknesses, difficulty in producing thin coatings, and particle aggregation during functionalization. Here, we demonstrate that these challenges stem from insufficient stabilization of the organic-phase particles during the phase transfer, and can be overcome by adding excess surface ligands during the silica growth process. The inclusion of these excess ligands sufficiently alters the nanoparticles’ surface chemistry to suppress particle aggregation, allowing deposition of shells as thin as 0.7 nm on a wide range of nanoparticle compositions, sizes, and shapes. The versatility and reproducibility of this approach is illustrated through its application to isotropic magnetite nanoparticles with diameters between 20-28 nm, anisotropic magnetite nanodiscs >200 nm in diameter, and CdSe/ZnS quantum dots. These silica-coated nanomaterials retain their functional properties, and the silica shell can be further modified with application-specific organic moieties. This approach therefore provides a versatile means of stabilizing nanomaterials for applications that demand precise control over their surface chemistry independent of their functional properties.
Mechanistic Insights into Lithium-Mediated Nitrogen Reduction Reaction for Ammonia Electrosynthesis
Authors: Zhou Chengyu , Zhao Qing
Published: November 2024

Recently, lithium-mediated nitrogen reduction reaction (Li-NRR) in nonaqueous electrolytes has proven to be an environmentally sustainable and feasible route for ammonia electrosynthesis, revealing tremendous economic and social advantages over the industrial Haber-Bosch process which consumes enormous fossil fuels and generates massive carbon dioxide emissions, and direct electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) which suffers from sluggish kinetics and poor faradaic efficiencies. However, reaction mechanisms of Li-NRR and the role of solid electrolyte interface (SEI) layer in activating N2 remain unclear, impeding its further development. Here, using electronic structure theory, we propose a nitridation-coupled reduction mechanism and a nitrogen cycling reduction mechanism on lithium and lithium nitride surfaces, which are major components of SEI in experimental characterization. Our work reveals divergent pathways in Li- NRR from conventional direct electrocatalytic NRR, highlights the role of surface reconstruction in improving reactivity, and sheds light on enhancing efficiency of ammonia electrosynthesis.
Conformal Selection for Efficient and Accurate Compound Screening in Drug Discovery
Authors: Bai Tian , Tang Peng , Xu Yuting , Svetnik Vladimir , Khalili Abbas , Yu Xiang , Yang Archer
Published: November 2024

In drug discovery, the reliability of compound screening based on manual assessments is compromised by potential bias, while existing methods lack robust risk control measures. To address these challenges, we introduced conformal selection as an enhanced approach to optimize the compound screening process with balanced risks and benefits. Leveraging conformal inference, our approach constructs p-values for each candidate molecule to quantify statistical evidence for selection. The final selection of molecules is determined by comparing these p-values against thresholds derived from multiple testing principles. Our approach offers rigorous control over the false discovery rate, ensuring validity independent of dataset size and requiring minimal assumptions. By avoiding the estimation of prediction errors required in previous approaches, our method achieves higher accuracy (power), thereby improving the ability to identify promising candidates. Furthermore, our method demonstrates superior computational efficiency. We validate these advantages through numerical simulations on real-world datasets.
Optimizing Excited-State Energies and Electron Transfer Dynamics in Benzothiadiazole-Based Organic Photocatalysts for Improved Efficiency
Authors: Das Anupam , Pathak Ambika , Panaha Panaha , Justin Thomas K. R.
Published: November 2024

Organic photocatalysts play a pivotal role in advancing green and sustainable chemistry by enabling efficient and selective photochemical transformations and reducing the need for traditional hazardous reagents and energy-intensive processes. This work uses the donor-acceptor natures, steric effects, and conjugation lengths of six benzothiadiazole (BTD) based organic dyes (PC1-PC6) to control their charge transfer (CT) and locally excited (LE) states. Thus, effective photosensitization and photoredox characteristics are brought about for photocatalytic applications. Additionally, theoretical research shows that the carbazole-linked-BTD with methyl (PC2 and PC3) demonstrates an effective CT feature in the T1 state. While the LE nature of the methyl-free carbazole-linked-BTD dye (PC1) is excellent. TPA-linked-BTD dyes (PC4-PC5), on the other hand, have good LE properties in the T1 state except for mono-TPA-linked-BTD derivative (PC6). For S1 state features, though, the tendency was in the reverse direction. In the S1 state, all the compounds (PC1-PC4) exhibit outstanding HLCT capabilities except the methylated BTD dyes that contain triphenylamine donors (PC5-PC6). The letter compounds possess CT nature in the S1 state. Overall, the donor’s strength and steric effect of the methyl group were found to tune the nature of S1 and T1 states of these photocatalysts with both photosensitization and photoredox qualities. Thus, A universal technique for screening BTD-based dyes has been developed, guided by theoretical insights and confirmed through practical validation. It demonstrates exceptional photocatalytic performance, outperforming traditional benchmark photocatalysts, and holds significant promise for advancing the field. With a wide spectrum of functional group tolerance, the catalysts can selectively oxidize both primary and secondary amine derivatives.
Differentiated approach to the treatment of femoral fractures in children 0–7 years old using osteosynthesis with flexible titanium rods
Authors: Sidorov Sergey V. , Сhelpachenko Oleg B. , Yatsyk Sergey P. , Serova Natalya Y. , Nikishov Sergey O.
Published: November 2024

Background. Fractures of the femur, especially its diaphysis, are quite common in pediatric practice. One of the priorities in the treatment of hip fractures in children is elastic stable intramedullary osteosynthesis with flexible titanium rods (ESIN/TEN), however, the frequency of using conservative methods also remains high.
Aim. To differentiate the approach to the treatment of femoral fractures in children aged 0–7 years.
Materials and methods. The immediate results of treatment of femoral fractures in 118 children aged 0 to 7 years (mean age 3.3±1.8 years) were studied. The main group consisted of 62 children who underwent surgical treatment of diaphyseal femoral fractures, while ESIN osteosynthesis was performed in 56 patients. The reference group was formed by a retrospective analysis of the medical records of 56 children who received conservative treatment of hip fractures.
Results. Compared with conservative methods, with ESIN, the overall rate of early complications (skin reaction) was significantly lower, there were no complications from the internal organs (kidneys, lungs), and there were 3 (4.8%) cases of fixative migration. The severity of pain after 3 weeks from the start of treatment in the main group decreased to 2.4±0.1 points (mild pain), and in the reference group – to 4.5±0.3 points (moderate pain; p=0.013). The average length of stay of patients in the hospital in the main group was 7.3±2.4 days, in the reference group – 21.2±5.9 days (p=0.008).
Conclusion. ESIN is the optimal method of stabilization for diaphyseal fractures of the femur in children aged 0 to 7 years. The advantages of ESIN over conservative methods are lower morbidity, greater pain relief, and shorter hospital stays for children.
POLITICAL LINGUISTIC PERSONALITY OF THE STATESMAN S. SEIFULLIN: DISCURSIVE CHARACTERISTICS
Authors:   AL-FARABI KAZAKH NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Soltanbekova Alfiya , Ramazanov Talgat , Sadik Aynagul , Ismailova Fariza
Published: November 2024

The article defines all the linguistic means denoting political vocabulary. Linguistic concepts such as “political communication”, “political discourse” are considered, a number of linguistic units that express them are defined. It is established that language and politics are not considered separately from each other, the analysis of the political system in Kazakhstan of various nature using the language, positions, statements of public and state figures, political leaders should be carried out at the junction of political, philological and linguistic research.A number of basic terms and methods covering the main problems of political linguistics are defined, and an explanation is given to each. In Kazakh society the place in the political discourse of Alash leaders and figure S. Seifullin, recognized on the basis of his works as political leaders, statesmen, conducting political discussions of democratic-enlightenment, enlightenment-revolutionary orientation is character-ized. So far, the language of political leaders has not been studied. Cognitively studied only on the basis of their works. Furthermore, the political linguistic image of S. Seifullin, who was recognized as a social figure, has been identified through the articles published in newspapers. In order to analyze the language of the statesman, the periods of S. Seifullin’s active service to the nation and state were taken as a basis, and the use of mottos has been defined. The relevance of our research lies in the study of the political linguistic personality of public figures who lived in Kazakh society within the framework of political discourse, the formation of a political lin-guistic personality based on slogans, reports, journalistic articles of socio-political content using stylistic structures and types of tropes of artistic and political image in the language.The practical significance of the conclusions formulated in the article is relevant for linguists, Alash scholars, literary critics and other readers.
The Spatial and Temporal Organization of T.K. Zhurgenov’s Story “Meruert”
Authors:   AL-FARABI KAZAKH NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Temirbolat Alua , Imangaliyev Bauyrzhan
Published: November 2024

The article is devoted to the analysis of the story "Meruert" of the outstanding public and statesman Zhurgenov Temirbek Karaevich. The authors consider the features of the spatial and temporal organization of this work. Based on a detailed analysis of the story, in the article the features of T.K. Zhurgenov's worldview, his concept of being and personality are identified. The actuality of the research theme is due to the fact that this work has not previously been the object of special study. Meanwhile, the story "Meruert", along with the poem "Translator's Fantasies", constitutes the literary legacy of Zhurgenov T.K. and it serves as an example of the versatility of his personality and talent. The purpose of this study is to reveal the artistic skill of Temirbek Karayevich, his attitude to reality, and the ability to penetrate into the essence of the problems raised by him, based on the analysis of the chronotope category at the level of ideological-thematic content, plot, and construction of the work. The article indicates that the space-time continuum of the story is characterized by multidimensionality. The events of the work unfold in several dimensions. Through the prism of the chronotope, the author comprehends the fate of the Kazakh girl, her place and role in society at the beginning of XX century. Using the example of the image of the main hero, T.K. Zhurgenov reflects on eternal and universal problems, the peculiarities of the historical epoch. The work is filled with deep drama. T.K. Zhurgenov reveals the contradictions of the era he portrays. Great attention in the story is paid to the inner world of the characters, the space of their soul and consciousness. The theoretical and practical significance of this research lies in the fact that its results can be used not only in the process of studying the heritage of T.K. Zhurgenov, but also Kazakh literature of the early XX century.
ADAPTING KAZAKH TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS: APPLICATION OF ADAPTATION TECHNIQUES
Authors:   AL-FARABI KAZAKH NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Mambetova Manshuk , Karymkhan Akmaral , Abdikadyrova Aigerim
Published: November 2024

Despite the recognized importance of text adaptation for effective language learning, systematic re-search and established methods in Kazakh linguistics are notably lacking. While some scholars advocate for developing simplified texts to support learners, there is a deficiency of comprehensive guidelines and tools for this purpose, leading to inconsistent practices and outcomes. This research aims to highlight the significance of using adapted texts in foreign language teaching through a systematic literature review. Following this, the study identifies key trends and methods in text adaptation, focusing specifically on the text simplification model. Due to the scarcity of in-depth studies on Kazakh text adaptation, the re-search employs synthesis and analysis methods to apply learned adaptation techniques to Kazakh texts. The practical part of the study involves adapting publicistic and scientific authentic text in Kazakh using the text simplification model. This process is detailed to illustrate how adaptation techniques can be ef-fectively implemented despite the challenges posed by the lack of standardized practices. The findings underscore the need for a structured framework for text adaptation to enhance language education and provide insights for future research and development in the field of Kazakh language teaching.
Investigation of Community Engagement in Sustainable Construction Projects: Case Studies from Nigeria
Authors: Unegbu Hyginus C. O. , Yawas Danjuma Saleh , Dan-asabe Bashar , Alabi Abdulmumin Akoredeley
Published: November 2024

This study investigates the role of community engagement in sustainable construction projects in Nigeria, focusing on three case studies: a green residential building in Lagos, an eco-friendly community center in Abuja, and a sustainable water infrastructure project in rural Kano. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected through  interviews, surveys, and document analysis. The research identifies significant variations in engagement practices, with Lagos showing high engagement levels, leading to greater community acceptance and better environmental outcomes. Key success factors include strong leadership, adequate funding, and effective communication, while challenges such as socio-cultural barriers and political interference were noted. The findings emphasize the importance of sustained, tailored engagement strategies to enhance project sustainability and community support. This study contributes to the literature by providing empirical data on the long-term impacts of community engagement, offering insights for policy makers and project managers to improve community participation in sustainable construction.
ANALYSING THE ROLE OF POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL IN PROMOTING EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING IN HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS: INSIGHTS FROM PUBLIC HOSPITALS IN ALGERIA
Authors: Fethia Yahiaoui
Published: November 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of positive psychological capital on enhancing employee well-being within healthcare organizations, with a focus on public hospitals in Algeria. The aim is to gain insights from administrators working in these institutions to understand how positive psychological capital influences employee well-being.
 
Theoretical Reference: The study is grounded in the theory of positive psychology, specifically focusing on the concept of psychological capital. It seeks to understand how positive psychological resources such as optimism, resilience, hope, and self-efficacy contribute to the well-being of employees in healthcare settings.
 
Methodology: The methodology employed involves surveying 97 administrators from public hospitals in Algeria. An electronic questionnaire was distributed to gather data, and analysis was conducted using SmartPLS4 software, which utilizes the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) method. This approach allows for examining the relationships between variables, particularly the influence of positive psychological capital on employee well-being.
 
Findings: The findings indicate a significant role of positive psychological capital in promoting employee well-being within healthcare organizations. The study reveals that enhancements in positive psychological capital correlate with increased levels of psychological, social, and physical well-being among employees. These results underscore the importance of fostering positive psychological resources in healthcare work environments to support the well-being and performance of staff members.
 
Implications for Theory and Practice: The study contributes to theoretical understanding by emphasizing the importance of positive psychological capital in healthcare settings. It suggests that interventions aimed at enhancing positive psychological resources can lead to improvements in employee well-being and overall organizational performance. Practically, the findings suggest that healthcare organizations in Algeria should prioritize strategies that cultivate positive psychological capital among employees to foster a supportive and thriving work environment.
 
Originality: This research offers original insights into the relationship between positive psychological capital and employee well-being in the context of healthcare organizations in Algeria. By focusing on public hospitals and involving administrators in the study, it provides unique perspectives that contribute to the existing literature on positive psychology and organizational well-being. The study's findings fill a gap in understanding the role of positive psychological resources in promoting employee well-being within healthcare settings, particularly in the Algerian context.
STRUCTURAL BREAKS AND VOLATILITY PERSISTENCE IN HOTEL OCCUPANCY RATE
Authors: Dutta Anupam
Published: November 2024

Purpose: Although Singapore has been one of the most attractive destinations for international tourists over the past 20 years, little evidence exists on the dynamics of its hotel occupancy rate. Our study aims to extend this scarce literature
 
Design/Methodology/Approach: The present study employs time-varying volatility processes (e.g., GARCH process) and models the uncertainty associated with the hotel occupancy rate in Singapore.
 
Findings: The main results indicate that shocks to the occupancy rate have a long run persistence and that there are asymmetric impacts in the occupancy rate. Further analysis suggests that structural breaks emanating from extreme news or shocks exert substantial impacts on the level of uncertainty for hotel occupancy rate.
 
Originality/Value: Managers in the hotel industry could benefit from our findings while adopting active measures to reduce risk in tourism demand and hotel occupancy and attract more international tourists.
POTENCIAL DE SALUD EN LAS ORGANIZACIONES: ANÁLISIS EXPLORATORIO
Authors: Navarro Miguel Ángel Gimeno
Published: November 2024

Objetivos: Ser una organización saludable está de moda. Se ha convertido en una etiqueta que aporta prestigio. Pero, ¿en qué medida nuestro tejido empresarial es saludable? ¿De qué tipo de salud estamos hablando? El presente trabajo propone um instrumento de diagnóstico de la salud organizacional, desde un enfoque configuracional y evolutivo. A partir del mismo se analiaa el potencial de salud de las empresas.
 
Marco Teórico: Se reflexiona sobre la actual confrontación entre sistemas tóxicos y sanos, y sobre la marketingnización del concepto de salud, que nos han convertido en una sociedad del malestar en la que se vive una felicidad paradójica.
 
Método:A partir de esta propuesta sistémica y evolutiva, se elabora un instrumento de diagnóstico del potencial de salud en las organizaciones. Posteriormente, se realiza un estudio exploratorio de dicho potencial en el ámbito de la Comunidad Valenciana (España).
 
Resultados y Discusión: Los resultados obtenidos a partir de una muestra representativa de empresas del territorio, nos permiten establecer el potencial de salud de las empresas del territorio analizado. Además, muestran las incongruencias existentes en el proceso.
 
Implicaciones de la investigación: Este análisis, si bien exploratorio, nos permite establecer un mapa del potencial de salud de las empresas en el territorio de la Comunitat Valenciana. Y, a partir de este, articular una hoja de ruta en la construcción de organizaciones saludables para dicho territorio.
 
Originalidad/Valor: Este trabajo contibuye a la construcción de organizaciones saludables, ofreciendo um instrumento que permite diagnosticar el potencial de salud de la organización.
Research on Landscape Design of Waterfront Public Space in Mountainous Cities Based on User Experience — Taking the Waterfront Landscape Design of Art Peninsula in Chongqing as an Example
Authors: Tang Haiyan , Zhang Miaoqing
Published: November 2024

Mountainous cities are dominated by mountainous, hilly, and steep terrain, which brings certain complexity and particularity to the planning and construction of waterfront spaces in these cities compared to plain cities. Waterfront spaces, often serving as the core areas of city development, possess favorable location advantages and special attributes of water-land intersection, giving them more possibilities for functional transformation [1]. However, the ultimate goal of design is to provide users with a vibrant waterfront area. The design of waterfront spaces should focus more on people’s behavioral needs, allowing users to feel a good interaction between the place and their behavioral needs during space usage [2]. Therefore, the design incorporates human environmental behavior, increases interactive experiences, and enriches spatial interest.
A Very Great Idea? Acclimatisation of Animals in Tasmania 1862-1895
Authors: Petrow Stefan
Published: November 2024

The organised acclimatisation of animals from one geographical region to another was a widespread movement from the mid-nineteenth century and was common in the Australasian colonies. Previous studies have underplayed or ignored Tas- mania’s acclimatisation experience as shown by the activities of the Tasmanian Acclimatisation Society, formed in 1862 by a small band of enthusiasts for cultural and economic motives. Tasmanian acclimatisers introduced pheasant, partridge, quail, rabbit, hare and deer for hunting, and sparrows and starlings for the familiarity of their songs and to kill insects. When introduced animals reacted in unexpected ways and became pests, it demonstrated the limits of scientific knowledge, the adaptability of introduced species, and the vulnerability of native species and the Tasmanian landscape to new arrivals. Always evoking ambivalent attitudes, critical assessments, most notably by Morton Allport and Louisa Anne Meredith, focused on acclimatisation’s unthinking interference with nature for selfish reasons and its agricultural and ecological impact. Newspapers provide the major source to reveal the motivations and actions of acclimatisers and evidence shows that trial and error acclimatisation proved not to be the ‘very great idea’ that enthusiasts claimed.