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Studi etnobotani tumbuhan legendaris Pulau Bawean Jawa Timur
Authors: Maimunah Maimunah , Hayati Ari , Zayadi Hasan
Published: January 2023

Pulau Bawean yang terletak di Laut Jawa, 120 kilometer dari Kabupaten Gresik memiliki beberapa spesies tumbuhan buah yang dianggap legendaris. Hal ini dikarenakan sejarah kedekatan buah tersebut dengan masyarakat, karena mudah ditemukan di pulau Bawean. Terdapat lima buah yang dianggap sebagai buah legendaris di pulau bawean di antaranya Juwet, Mentega, Buni, Kepundung dan Rengga. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mendeskripsikan dan mengetahui pengetahuan masyarakat tentang tumbuhan legendaris pulau Bawean serta mengetahui distribusi tumbuhan legendaris pulau Bawean. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Pulau Bawean, Kecamatan Sangkapuara, Kabupaten Gresik pada bulan Juni 2020-Juli 2021. Penetapan lokasi penelitian merupakan objek desa yang dianggap telah mewakili luasan daerah penelitian. responden dalam penelitian ini adalah masyarakat Pulau Bawean dengan kriteria umur responden dari 17-70 tahun dan diambil dari tiga desa yang menjadi objek penelitian. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pengetahuan masyarakat tentang identitas buah legendaris Pulau Bawean sangat tinggi, akan tetapi pengetahuan tentang pemanfaatannya sangat rendah. Dari ketiga generasi tidak ada yang pernah membudidayakan tumbuhan legendaris. Urutan distribusi tumbuhan legendaris mulai dari yang tertinggi adalah buah Mentega, Kepundung, Juwet, Buni dan Rengga. Buah yang paling banyak pemanfaatannya adalah Kepundung, sedangkan desa dengan distribusi terbanyak adalah Desa Daun.
Research on innovative human capital for China’s economic development based on STI model
Authors: Yang Qingqing , Chen Ding
Published: January 2023

The study uses a modified Kalman filter to analyse the impact of innovative human capital’s contribution to China’s economic development. The Kalman filter-STI model is used, and the growth rates of labour force, physical capital and innovative human capital and their contributions to economic growth are further calculated. The analysis employing the Kalman filter-STI model leads to the following results: In 2015, the sum of innovative human capital in each region increased by 6.15% compared to 2010. From 2005 to 2021, the number of scientific and technical papers included in three international systems in China decreased from 45% to 31% in Beijing, from 34% to 21% in Shanghai, and decreased in Jilin and Gansu. Jiangsu Province is the province with the largest increase in the share, from 13% to 26%.
Analysis and countermeasures of cultivating independent learning ability in colleges teaching English based on OBE theory
Authors: Feng Yan
Published: January 2023

In recent years, influenced by the deepening reform of colleges teaching English in China, teaching English for college students has gradually been favoured and promoted. At present, many universities still use traditional English teaching methods. The traditional English teaching method only allows college students to learn basic grammar and vocabulary, without the ability of independent learning. Given these problems, this paper first proposes a framework for cultivating college students’ autonomous learning ability in English teaching based on output-based education (OBE) theory. Then, the OBE theory is introduced in detail. At the same time, the framework is applied in a university. After a semester of study, the results are combined with teachers’ and college students’ questionnaire surveys. Finally, after the questionnaire results and analysis, the framework proposed in this paper is better than other traditional English teaching methods. The experiment also shows that it not only improves the adaptability of college students’ English teaching but also improves their independent learning ability while learning English.
An intelligent campus simulation system based on game
Authors: Hao Zhou Zheng , Kai Liu Lai , Xin Wang , Wei Qi Xiang
Published: January 2023

As a densely populated place, the occurrence of accidents on campus causes serious concerns, while the construction of an intelligent and safe campus is also one of the hotly debated topics. Starting from the perspective of the development process of security events, this paper comprehensively perfects each stage and applies reasonable methods, hoping to reduce the cost of human and material resources in campus security. First, the abnormal behaviour data set and the identification model based on time and space fusion are constructed to identify the abnormal behaviours on campus. Further on, through the agent reward function construction and state transfer function solution and algorithm research, the multi-intelligent-agent tracking and cooperation based on the game idea are realised to provide efficient real-time security alarm and decision suggestion. Finally, the safety resource path planning platform is designed, and the simulation analysis is conducted combined with the traffic network of New Normal University. The results turn out to identify the abnormal behaviour, work out the optimal decision as well as figure out the optimal path of security resources planning and verify the effectiveness of the mathematical model in a simulation manner.
Classification methods in the diagnosis of breast cancer
Authors: Ogłoszka Anna Magdalena , Smaga Łukasz
Published: January 2023

This paper concerns the problem of diagnosing the type of cancer with the use of machine learning and statistical methods. Nowadays, the problem of neoplasms, in particular breast cancer, is one of humanity's greatest challenges. The identification of cancer and its type is extremely important. In solving this problem, classification methods can be used as objective tools that may be helpful for doctors making a diagnosis. For this reason, we discuss many efficient classifiers in the context of cancer detection. In addition, we consider the topic of data set transformations to deal with the problem of data unbalance, as well as measures of classification quality. In the experimental part, an attempt will be made to find the best classifier and to improve the quality of the original data set to obtain the highest values of classification quality measures for a particular data set.
Assessing the Possible Influences of the Russia – Ukraine War on Economic Growth
Authors: Florişteanu Elena
Published: January 2023

Against the background of a major insecurity event with strong economic and social repercussions, more and more analyses, simulations and attempts are being made to identify possible developments and consequences. The experience of previous conflicts and the results of the models and scenarios used to estimate the trajectories and disruptions caused by conflicts help with the decision-making process, but the variables in the peace equation are numerous and increase the degree of uncertainty in what regards the impact of the economic, social and security policies adopted. Through the prism of developments in the current geopolitical and security environment, with prospects of profound change after the end of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the paper highlights some of the economic effects of the Russia – Ukraine war and highlights its possible influences on economic growth at regional and global level, and also analyses growth in the states directly involved in the war or that are connected in various forms (economically-wise, neighbouring countries, etc.) with the two states.
Fiscal policy before and during COVID-19 and its impact on the creation of new comapnies
Authors: Sokołowska Anetta , Trasberg Viktor
Published: January 2023

The article analyses relationships between fiscalism indicators and the number of newly registered companies (i.e. a new business density index). The study covered the period from 2015 to 2020 (inclusive). Considering the timeframe, the purpose is to determine the impact of COVID-19 on new firm formation. Two principal research hypotheses are formulated. The first hypothesis assumes a negative impact of fiscal burden on the creation of new firms. The second hypothesis assumes that COVID-19 reduced interest in starting new business entities. The research results demonstrate that there is a negative relationship between fiscalism and new firm formation. Contrary to expectations, the research has shown that COVID-19 did not adversely affect the creation of new companies, as the new business density index remained stable in most of the analyzed countries.
The risk identification and assesment on the example of companies from the automotive industry in Poland
Authors: Podgórska Joanna , Mormul Katarzyna , Maksymowicz Janusz
Published: January 2023

The issues related to the identification and assessment of risk in the automotive industry are particularly important from the point of view of functioning in a changing environment. The main purpose of the article is to present the basic definitions of risk and its types, as well as to identify the most important sources of industry risk for companies operating in the automotive industry in Poland. In addition, it is also crucial to assess the impact of identified risks on the activities of these enterprises. Two methods were used in the empirical part: a survey questionnaire (research conducted with the management staff) and an in-depth interview, which was conducted with an auditor in the automotive industry. The research results show that in companies from the automotive industry, the main risks are identified in individual areas: operational, legal and IT. One of the main challenges is the ability to adapt to changing conditions, but also the diversification of suppliers so that a key supplier does not shut down the entire production line.
Possibilities for Public Sector Management Improvement by the Digitalization of Financial Management and Control System in the Western Balkan Countries
Authors: Novaković Vesna , Milovanović Mirjana , Gligorić Dragan
Published: January 2023

This paper investigated the opportunities for public sector improvement by digitalization Financial Management and Control (FMC) system in the Western Balkans (WB) countries. Optimizing business processes within public sector through the digitalization of the FMC system offers opportunities for public sector improvement.

The idea is to analyze the existing legal solutions on FMC system in the WB countries and evaluate the current level of digitalization of the system to find the abilities for improvement FMC. The data obtained through an interview with management persons in the Ministry of Finance of the WB Countries and key experts who worked on behalf of the EU as expert consultants on EU-funded projects. Also, we use secondary data collected by exploring literature and OECD reports. Since the database is limited, we use descriptive statistics to analyze the data and the case-study method. The digitalization of the entire system presented only at the entity and state level in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The research showed that the development of a quality FMC system can be enabled by the digitalization of the entire system. The main contribution of this paper is its focus on digitalization of FMC system, since there is limited research paper on this subject.
Is Sustainable Development Really Sustainable – Theoretical Reflections, Statistics and the Need for Changes
Authors: Jermolajeva Elita , Trusina Inese
Published: January 2023

The aim of the article is to explain holistically the main provisions of sustainable development in the nature-society-human system based on the methodology for analyzing changes in energy flows and the power of socio-economic systems. The authors consider the development of society as a creative process aimed at changing the direction and speed of free energy flows (useful power) in Space and Time. They also consider sustainable development in the nature-society-human system to be consistent with the laws of the global evolution of living nature and the laws of the historical development of humankind. The paper focuses on key questions concerning the new concepts of sustainable development; the methodology for designing the sustainable development using the concept of energy flows in open, non-equilibrium stable systems and power change analysis approach. The results of the main positions of the models and their interpretation are presented based on the statistical data of United States of America (USA) in the period of 1960–2021.

One of the most important primary things in order to bring about changes in people's thinking, understanding and attitude towards sustainability issues is their education in different forms – formal education and non-formal education opportunities. Creating an interdisciplinary approach and explaining sustainability as a set of economic, social and ecological factors also play a crucial role in raising public awareness of sustainability issues.
Analytical Tool for Modeling the Dispersion of Material Fragments Generated by Explosives Blasting
Authors: Vasilescu Victor Gabriel , Moraru Roland Iosif
Published: January 2023

The unprecedented increase, in the last decades, of risks, hazards and threats to the vital objectives of states and international bodies, simultaneously with the increase in their number and vulnerability, led to the sedimentation and establishment of the new concept generically called critical infrastructure. The sites where explosives are manufactured, stored and used can be considered as critical infrastructures, especially taking into account the criterion of the extent, the amplitude of the effects of an explosion produced but also the possible severity on the economic activity, the public and the environment. From this perspective, this article presents an analytical tool for modeling the dispersion of material fragments generated by the detonation of explosives based on the quantification of the impact of the throwing speed and the mass of the material fragments, taking into account the type of material and the loading conditions of the resulting debris. The developed tool resorts to the use of a statistical function, namely the probability density function for modeling different types of fragments resulting from explosion-type events.
Eco-Innovation Capability Approach Regarding Military Performance Development
Authors: Bădilă Mădălina-Ioana , Cioca Lucian-Ionel , Virca Ioan
Published: January 2023

Embracing opportunities and threats of innovative development in the military defines the new performance leadership. From current partnerships, we observe that critical technologies are a vital procurement target. On the NATO 2030 Agenda, the main point remains guiding personnel to EDTs. In our view, this can be best achieved by adopting dual-use technologies in the procurement strategies. Procurement framework across the Alliance enhances a capability gap between conventional and advanced methods of engaging with the budget in the military organization. Our findings show that EDT prioritization policies become relevant to the military affairs, since working with technology increases military superiority.
Emerging and Disruptive Technologies: The Metaverse. Implications on Global Security
Authors: Metz Daniel , Gurău Maria-Mihaela
Published: January 2023

This paper analyzes the metaverse as a multi-faceted example of emerging and disruptive technologies and its potential impact on global security. After a brief presentation of the concept, including some socio-economic implications on the civilian life, asymmetric risks such as terrorism and crypto-laundering in the metaverse/darkverse are addressed. Moreover, aspects related to the potential impact of the military applications on the metaverse are underlined. Last, but not least, beside the inherent opportunities and the risks of this still incipient version of the metaverse, a series of current limitations is presented.
Left Ventricular Non-compaction Cardiomyopathy and Polycystic Kidney Disease Revealed by Inappropriate Polycythemia: A Fortuitous Association? Case Report
Authors: Hodorogea Andreea Simona , Dan Gheorghe Andrei Cristian , Pârvu Irina , Nanea Ioan Tiberiu , Gheorghe And Gabriela Silvia
Published: January 2023

We present the case of a patient with heart failure with reduced left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction, diagnosed in the first instance by echocardiography and further on by more accurate cardiac magnetic resonance imaging with LV non-compaction (LVNC). Blood tests showed high erythrocyte and hematocrit levels, inappropriate in this setting, whilst Janus Kinase 2V617F mutation was absent, erythropoietin level was slightly increased, and arterial O2 pressure level was normal. At the time of diagnosis, the patient had mild renal impairment, and abdominal echography revealed bilateral polycystic kidney disease (PKD). The patient had one son who fulfilled the echocardiographic criteria for LVNC and had bilateral renal cysts revealed by abdominal ultrasound. The genes responsible for autosomal dominant PKD (ADPKD) development are PKD1, on chromosome 16, coding for polycystin 1 and PKD2, on chromosome 4, coding for polycystin 2. There are some experimental data which suggest that polycystins might play an important role in cardiac development and hence PKD1 and PKD2 mutations may be involved in primary cardiomyopathies. These data could explain this particular association between LVNC and ADPKD. To date, there are only a few isolated cases reported, and only one shows this association in more than one member of the same family. Further genetic testing in the few reported cases would presumably elucidate whether this finding is the result of complex genetic synergy or just a simple coincidence.
Gradient analysis of landscape variation in Norway
Authors: Simensen Trond , Halvorsen Rune , Erikstad Lars
Published: January 2023

A multitude of landscape characterisation and mapping methods exist, but few methods take into account that landscapes properties vary in a gradual, continuous manner along multiple directions of variation. In this study, we used gradient analytic methods, rooted in ecological continuum theory, to analyse landscape variation throughout Norway. The aim is to explain differences in landscape properties in the simplest possible way, by identifying ‘complex landscape gradients’ (CLGs), i.e. composite gradients of co-occurring landscape elements and properties. We collected data by stratified sampling of 100 test areas (20×20 km), in which we delineated a total of 3966 observation units (landscape polygons 4–30 km²) based on geo-morphological criteria. For each observation unit, 85 landscape variables were recorded. We identified patterns of variation in landscape element composition by parallel use of two multivariate statistical methods, detrended correspondence analysis (DCA) and global nonmetric multidimensional scaling (GNMDS).

The analyses revealed that the most important properties explaining differences in total landscape elements composition was location of the landscape relative to the coastline and coarse-scale landform variation. Most landscape elements had distinct optima within specific segments along broad-scale complex-gradients in landscape properties. A tentative landscape-type hierarchy was built by an iterative procedure by which the amount of compositional turnover in landscape-element composition between adjacent types was standardised. Six ‘major landscape types’ were identified based on geomorphological criteria. Within each major type, we identified a unique set of 2–5 important CLGs, representing geo-ecological, bio-ecological, and land use-related landscape variation. Minor landscape types were obtained by combining segments along two or more CLGs.

The study shows that geological diversity, biological diversity and human land-use are tightly intertwined at the landscape level of ecological complexity, and that predominantly abiotic processes control and constrain both biotic processes and human land use.
Septic shock due to splenic abscess, complicated by empyema, secondary to colosplenic fistula post-gastrojejunostomy procedure: a case report
Authors: Alawami Majd , Alfaraj Dunya , Alkhalifa Mohammed , Almearaj Jaffar , Alamrad Hassan
Published: January 2023

Background: Splenic abscess is a rare disease that can be due to many causes including infections or adnominal trauma and surgery. Complications of splenic abscess are fatal including septic shock which can be defined as sepsis leading to circulatory, cellular, and metabolic abnormalities, and the patient cannot maintain mean arterial pressure.
Case Presentation: In this case, we report a 71-year-old male patient known to have diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and coronary artery disease. Past surgical history revealed that he underwent exploratory laparotomy and graham patch repair, followed by exploratory laparotomy with gastrojejunostomy. Patient has a history of deep venous thrombosis for 1 month on anticoagulant. He presented to the emergency department because of decreased level of consciousness. The patient appeared obtunded and pale, his blood pressure and oxygen saturation were low. Computed tomography (CT) pulmonary angiogram showed massive bilateral pleural effusion and abdominal CT showed splenic abscess and colosplenic fistula.
Conclusion: Because splenic abscess secondary to previous abdominal surgeries is a rare condition, emergency physicians should have a high index of suspicion for such a rare phenomenon if they encounter severe sepsis or septic shock.
A Description of Physical Therapists' Knowledge in Managing Musculoskeletal Conditions: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Alqawasmi Yahya , Idris Mona , Madkhali Anhar , Madkhali Bayan , Daqdaqi Ghaida
Published: January 2023

Background:
Musculoskeletal complaints represent almost one-quarter of complaints of patients admitted to primary care. These conditions are the main contributors to lost productivity at work. Therefore, having enough knowledge of the management of these conditions is necessary. Physical therapists can provide safe care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions. Hence, they should have adequate knowledge regarding the management of such conditions.
Aim:
To describe physical therapists' knowledge regarding managing musculoskeletal problems in Saudi Arabia.
Methods:
This is a cross-sectional study that included physical therapists in Saudi Arabia. Participants were investigated for their demographics and then completed the Freedman and Bernstein test to evaluate experts in musculoskeletal medicine. The test was conducted on the participant via a web-based platform. SPSS version 15 was used to analyze the data.
Results:
A total of 270 physical therapists were included in the study; the mean knowledge percent was 51.25±9.1%. The correlations between the level of knowledge and other variables showed that knowledge showed a significant association with degree of education (P=0.03), dealing with musculoskeletal problems (P˂0.001), whereas sex (P=0.7), and taking a course (P=0.06) showed no significant impact on knowledge.
Conclusion:
There was a suboptimal level of knowledge among physical therapists regarding managing musculoskeletal conditions.
Case report of 58-year-old psychiatric male with neglected complicated acute appendicitis
Authors: Odeh Ahmad , Aleidan Almaha , Izran Shaima
Published: January 2023

Background: Studies revealed people with psychiatric conditions have a higher risk of complicated appendicitis. Patients with acute appendicitis classically present with acute pain in the right iliac fossa, fever, and vomiting. In complicated acute appendicitis, patients present with a palpable mass, appendix phlegm, or abscess. Commonly, appendicular abscesses are treated conservatively with ultrasound-guided percutaneous drainage and antibiotic therapy.
Case Presentation: We demonstrate a case of a 58-year-old with neglected appendicitis in a psychiatric patient. The patient presents with multiple intraabdominal abscesses and septic shock, requiring open drainage and intensive care unit admission.
Conclusion: To stop the progression of the disease and the emergence of complications, our study highlights the significance of careful assessment, early diagnosis, and treatment with attention to adherence for the psychiatric population.
موقف الباجي قايد السبسي من الأحداث الداخلية في تونس (الخميس الأسود 26 كانون الثاني 1978م , قفصة 27 كانون الثاني 1980م ) أنموذجاً
Authors: Khader Awwad Ibrahim , Abdullah Ahmed Hassan
Published: January 2023

يعد الباجي قايد السبسي أحد السياسيين المخضرمين في تونس, الذي يؤمن بأهمية الدولة والحفاظ على هيبتها, كان السبسي المولود بضاحية سيدي بوسعيد الراقية في العاصمة تونس عام 1926م شاهد على بدايات تأسيس الدولة التونسية الحديثة أبان الاستقلال عن الاستعمار الفرنسي عام 1956م, وقد تأثر السبسي بالرئيس الأول للجمهورية التونسية الحبيب بورقيبة إلى حد تبني أفكاره ومبادئه التي كانت منهاج عمله لاحقاً.    إذ كانت له مواقف من الأحداث التي جرت في تونس, إذ تجسدت تلك المواقف بالتعبير المؤيد والرافض لتلك الأحداث التي جرت في تونس للمدة 1978-1980م
أثر أنموذج هاريسون وبرامسون في تحصيل طلبة المرحلة الرابعة في معهد الفنون الجميلة في مادة القياس والتقويم وتنمية تفكيرهم المتشعب
Authors: Jassim ABajari Khalil Abdul , Khalaf Al-Jubo Khamis Dhari
Published: January 2023

اعتمد الباحثان  التصميم التجريبي ذا الضبط الجزئي للمجموعتين التجريبية والضابطة المتكافئتين ذات الاختبار القبلي والبعدي، لتناسبه مع طبيعة البحث وتكونت عينة البحث من
(60) طالبٍ وطالبة تم اختيارهم من معهد الفنون الجميلة, مركز محافظة كركوك، وقسمت هذه العينة عشوائيا على مجموعتين إحداهما تجريبية ضمنت  (30) طالبا وطالبة درسوا مادة  القياس والتقويم باستخدام أنموذج هاريسون وبرامسون، وأخرى ضابطة تكونت من (30)  طالبا وطالبة، درسوا المادة نفسها بالطريقة الاعتيادية
حرص الباحثان قبل المشروع ببدء التجربة على تكافؤ طلبة مجموعتي البحث إحصائيا في عدد من المتغيرات التي يعتقد بأنها قد تؤثر في سلامة التجربة وهذه المتغيرات هي) العمر الزمني للطلاب محسوبا بالشهور، معدل العام الماضي للصف الثالث، اختبار الذكاء رافن، المستوى الدراسي للوالدين، اختبار التفكير المتشعب القبلي ) .
وحدد الباحثان المادة التعليمية المراد تدريسها التي تضمنت الفصول الأول والثاني والثالث من كتاب القياس والتقويم للصف الرابع المقرر تدريسه للعام الدراسي (2020-2021)
في جمهورية العراق، وفي ضوء محتواه أعد الباحث اختبارا تحصيليا تكون من (25) فقرة من نوع الاختيار من متعدد
كما أعد الباحثان أهدافا سلوكية تقيس مستويات ( تذكر، فهم، تطبيق، تحليل، تركيب)
كما أعد الباحث خططا تدريسية نموذجية تخص كلتا المجموعتين
قام الباحثان ببناء اختبار المتمثلة بقياس التفكير المتشعب  الذي تكون من) 6)  فقرة تحققت من صدقه وثباته وتمييزه، وكذلك اجراء التحليلات الإحصائية لفقراته
طبق الباحثان التجربة في يوم الثلاثاء  26/11/ 2021 واستمرت التجربة حتى يوم الثلاثاء 16/2/2021 , ودرس الباحث بنفسه كلتا المجموعتين وبواقع درس واحد في الأسبوع لكل مجموعة، وبعد الانتهاء من تطبيق التجربة طبق الباحث أداتي البحث( الاختبار التحصيلي و الاختبار التفكير المتشعب  (على مجموعتي البحث، وبعد جمع النتائج، عولجت البيانات باستعمال الوسائل الإحصائية المناسبة وظهرت النتائج الآتية :

يوجد فرق ذ و دلالة احصائية عند مستوى (0.05) بين متوسط  درجات طلبة المجموعة التجريبية الذين يدرسون على وفق انموذج هاريسون وبرامسون ومتوسط درجات طلبة المجموعة الضابطة الذين يدرسون على وفق الطريقة الاعتيادية في اختبار التحصيل
يوجد فرق ذو دلالة احصائية عند مستوى (0.05) بين متوسط درجات طلبة المجموعة التجريبية الذين درسوا على وفق انموذج هاريسون وبرامسون على اقرانهم في المجموعة  الضابطة الذين درسوا بالطريقة الاعتيادية في اختبار التفكير المتشعب
يوجد فرق ذو دلالة احصائية عند مستوى)05) بين متوسط درجات طلبة المجموعة التجريبية القبلي والبعدي في اختبار التفكير المتشعب

وفي ضوء نتائج البحث اوصى الباحث بعدد من التوصيات منها :
التأكيد على ضرورة التدريس( بانموذج هاريسون وبرامسون( في تدريس مادة القياس والتقويم العامة لفاعليته في تحسين التحصيل، ولأهميته في تنمية التفكير المتشعب .
Resistance/Complicity in Women’s Subordination to Patriarchal Powers in The Sand Fish
Authors: Jaleel Eman Mahir
Published: January 2023

One of the objectives of feminism in the academia is to expose, in creative and critical resistance literature, various facets of men’s justification for the subordination of women. Resistance literature is growing as a massive body of work in the Arab region too, especially the creative and critical works by Arab women writers, and Maha Gargash’s contribution to it is commendable. The present paper examines the nature of struggle the protagonist, Noora, in Gargash’s novel The Sand Fish launches against patriarchal forces to combat her oppression. An analysis of the fictional character Noora reveals a clear-cut demarcation in the development of her philosophy of life before and after her marriage. She strongly resists patriarchal domination before her marriage, but becomes complicit in her subjugation after marriage. The issue of her complicity has been investigated with insights from Simone de Beauvoir’s analysis of the subject in The Second Sex (1949). Noora’s complicity primarily owes to her material and social situation, but existential angst is also found to be at play influencing her decisions.
‘’ Lord of the Flies as an Allegorical and Symbolic Novel’’
Authors: Jasim Mohammed Mohammed Nasif
Published: January 2023

This present paper discusses the symbolism and allegory in Lord of the Flies. This novel reveal what happens to civilization in isolation, so, civilization turns into savagery when rules are not followed. Symbolism, Ralph stands for democracy and civilization, while Jack stands for dictatorship and savagery. Allegorically, Ralph represents goodness and Jack represents the evil.

  This study explains the significance of the allegory and the symbols by revealing elements, such as characters, setting, plot, and conflict. The symbols are associated with characters and setting, while the allegory is associated with the plot and conflict between good and evil.

  This research applies theory symbol by Perrine to analyze the symbols and their significance in the story, and theory allegory by Abrams to analyze the allegory in the story. So, it consists of an introduction that talks about "Lord of the Flies” as allegorical and symbolic novel and it deals with the psychology of children.
Ethnic conflicts and separatism as prerequisites for the collapse of the USSR in the context of the crisis of official ideology
Authors: Biyushkina Nadezhda Iosifovna
Published: January 2023

The object of the study was the federal relations within the USSR and the RSFSR, developing in the crisis conditions of ethnic conflicts and stagnation of the official Soviet ideology. The subject of the study was ethnic conflicts and separatism as prerequisites for the collapse of the Soviet Union in the context of the crisis of communist ideology. The purpose of this study was to study certain negative trends in the development of federal relations in connection with the growing crisis phenomena in the USSR. To achieve this goal, a set of universal (dialectics), general scientific (analysis, synthesis, deduction, induction, structural-system method), private scientific methods (historical method), special methods (formal-legal) were used. The novelty of the research lies in the fact that on the basis of archival documents, the author substantiates the dualistic nature of the genesis and development of interethnic conflicts, which, on the one hand, have deep historical roots, and on the other hand, were aggravated due to the miscalculations of Soviet federal construction. In addition, the crisis of the ideology of Soviet internationalism, which degenerated into scholastic dogmatism, mechanically exploited by the supreme power, without successful attempts at modernization, is clearly shown. A special contribution of the author to the research of the topic is the introduction into scientific circulation of archival documents from the funds of the State Archive of the Russian Federation and the State Archive of Socio-Political History.
Diagnostic value of 3D T1-weighted gradient-echo and 2D T1-weighted in-phase and out-of-phase gradient-echo sequences for appendicitis diagnosis in pregnant women
Authors: Hung Nguyen Duy , Dung Le Thanh , Dung Nguyen-Thi Kim , Khuong Nguyen Ha , Anh Nguyen Hai , Duc Nguyen Minh
Published: January 2023

Objectives:

This study compared the diagnostic value of 3D T1-weighted (T1W) gradient-echo (GRE) and 2D T1W in-phase and out-of-phase GRE sequences for appendicitis diagnosis in pregnant women.

Material and Methods:

This retrospective study included 25 pregnant patients with suspected appendicitis who underwent 1.5 Tesla abdominal magnetic resonance imaging and had definitive diagnoses. Four doctors approached four separate imaging groups: A (only T2-weighted image [T2WI] sequences), B (T2WI and 3D T1W GRE sequences), C (T2WI and T1W in-phase and out-of-phase GRE sequences), and D (T2WI, 3D T1W GRE, and T1W in-phase and out-of-phase GRE sequences). The kappa (κ) index was used to compare the appendicitis diagnostic results between groups. The diagnostic value of these sequences in the diagnosis of pregnancy appendicitis was also evaluated.

Results:

Groups A and C had average consistency with definitive diagnosis (κ = 0.6), lower than Groups B and D (κ = 0.865), indicating a high definite diagnosis consistency. Groups B and D had similarly high sensitivity (80%), specificity (100%), positive predictive value (100%), negative predictive value (95.2%), and accuracy (ACC) (96%), higher than Groups A and C (60%, 95%, 75%, 90.5%, and 88%, respectively).

Conclusion:

3D T1W-GRE sequences improve appendicitis diagnosis in pregnancy compared to T2W sequences alone. Adding in and out phase GRE sequences do not increase diagnostic ACC.
Clinical characteristics and determinants of invasive mechanical ventilation outcome in adult intensive care unit in Northern Ethiopia: A resource-limited setting
Authors: Berhe Ephrem , Gebrehiwet Tesfay Gebregzabher , Teka Hale , Gebrehiwot Kibrom Gebreselasie , Abraha Hiluf Ebuy , Tequare Mengistu Hagazi
Published: January 2023

Objectives:

Mechanical ventilation (MV) is a primary modality of supporting organ function in patients who are treated in intensive care units (ICUs). Although it is lifesaving, it is also associated with life-threatening complications. This study aims to address the existing paucity of evidence on clinical characteristics and determinants of invasive MV outcomes in adult ICU in North Ethiopia.

Materials and Methods:

The study was conducted in the adult ICU of Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital. A hospital-based prospective study was conducted to collect data using the purposive sampling technique to include all the patients who received invasive MV from January 2017 to October 2017. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 23.

Results:

MV was utilized in 36.7% (n = 105) of critically ill patients admitted to the ICU. The two most common indications for invasive MV use were hypoxic respiratory failure 44.8% (n = 47) and coma 35.2% (n = 37). The mortality rate among patients who received invasive MV was 28.6%. Age above 60 years and development of septic shock after intubation were significant determinants of invasive MV-related mortality.

Conclusion:

A significant number of patients admitted to the ICU require respiratory support with invasive MV. Old age and the development of septic shock after intubation were significant determinants of mortality for patients under invasive MV.
UTILIZATION OF THE INFLUENCE LINE OF DISPLACEMENT TO IDENTIFY A DECLINE IN THE STIFFNESS OF BEAMS
Authors: Ha Tuan Minh , Ma Khang , Nguyen Tan-Nien , Ho Ngoc-Trung-Kien , Pham Chi-Hao , Dang Ngoc-Thuy-Vy , Ho Duc-Duy , Fukada Saiji
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this work is to offer a method for detecting structural damage utilizing the standardized index of the beam’s deflection influence line difference as input data for the evaluation procedure. The displacement influence line used in the evaluation is calculated using the findings of the behavior analysis of the reinforced concrete beam’s finite element model when subjected to a moving load. SAP2000 software is used to simulate reinforced concrete beams. The mobile load is then assigned to move along the beam from its starting position to its ending position. For each mobile load example, the displacement at each survey node will be output to draw the influence line. The displacement analysis of the beams is compared before and after assuming damage for each mobile load instance in order to determine the location of the stiffness drop. From then, the findings of beam damage diagnosis are reviewed and evaluated, as well as the methods’ practicality in real implementations.
Secondary findings in a large Pakistani cohort tested with whole genome sequencing
Authors: Skrahin Aliaksandr , Cheema Huma Arshad , Hussain Maqbool , Rana Nuzhat Noureen , Rehman Khalil Ur , Kumar Raman , Oprea Gabriela , Ameziane Najim , Rolfs Arndt , Skrahina Volha
Published: January 2023

Studies on genomic secondary findings (SFs) are diverse in participants’ characteristics, sequencing methods, and versions of the ACMG SF list. Based on whole genome sequencing and the version 3.1 of the ACMG SF list, we studied SFs in 863 individuals from five different regions in Pakistan. We identified 24 ACMG SFs in 23 (2.7%) of 863 individuals: 18 of 24 were related to cardiovascular disease and four to cancer syndromes. In addition to ACMG SFs, we identified 16 (1.9%) participants with pathogenic and likely pathogenic variants in genes that were not related to the participants’ clinical conditions but with clear medical actionability (non-ACMG SFs): 4 of 16 were related to eye diseases, two to metabolic disorders, and two to urinary system disorders. By testing a large Pakistani cohort with whole genome sequencing, we concluded that in countries such as Pakistan, the ACMG SF list could be expanded, and our non-ACMG SF list is one example.
totalitarismo cubano. El punto de no retorno
Authors: Aguinaga Bósquez Rolando Javier , Saltos Ibarra María Paulina
Published: January 2023

La libertad conforma un elemento esencial en el ser humano, fundamentado en elementos donde se destaca la dignidad y el libre pensamiento, convirtiéndose en la edificación acerca de los derechos universales ciudadanos. El principal desafío que atraviesan los pueblos, se encuentra en la revitalización entre democracia y dictadura, ya que se entrelazan derechos insustituibles hacia la actuación de las personas alrededor de los entornos institucionales, sociales y políticos. El objetivo del estudio, es interpretar que sistema político se encuentra instaurado en Cuba, tomando en consideración la contextualización del totalitarismo como sistema doctrinario dominador sobre los derechos humanos. El paradigma es postpositivista de enfoque cualitativo, de tipo documental. Los resultados indican la prevalencia de un régimen totalitarista cubano, dado las acciones que emprende el Estado bajo innumerables violaciones de los derechos humanos y la rigidez política donde un líder se cree responsable y dueño de la vida del ciudadano. Las conclusiones denotan coercitividad que castiga diversas maneras conductoras de contrariedad. Representa una transmisión que permanece donde no se le permite al poblador libertades políticas. El totalitarismo refleja la intervención hacia la libertad de los seres humanos.
STUDY OF APPLIED ASPECTS OF CONFLICT THEORY IN SECURITY SYSTEMS
Authors: Shevchenko Svitlana , Skladannyi Pavlo , Nehodenko Olena , Nehodenko Vitalii
Published: January 2023

The problem of conflicts and conflict situations has always been in the center of attention of scientists, first of all, sociologists. However, the current state of these theories includes a large number of currents in various fields of knowledge. We meet them in history, philosophy, psychology, jurisprudence, biology, medicine, pedagogy, cultural studies, economics, military affairs, technical systems, in particular in security and cyber security systems. In addition, there are attempts to apply a mathematical apparatus for modeling and solving certain issues in the decision-making process. This determines the relevance of this study, which is devoted to the analysis of ways of introducing the theoretical foundations of the theory of conflicts into the information security system. The article analyzes the views of scientists regarding the application of conflict theory in various sciences and disciplines. A review of literary sources in the context of the theory of conflicts in information systems was carried out, the definition of "information conflict" and its characteristics were highlighted. It is justified to carry out research through the interaction of the planes of the theory of conflict theory and the theory of information and cybernetic security in three perspectives: "subject - subject" or "person - person"; "subject - object" or "man - machine"; "object - object" or "machine - machine". To determine the main characteristics of conflicts in security systems, the general structure and stages of conflicts were highlighted. The structure of conflicts in security systems includes the definition of boundaries; state and activity variables; causal relationships and feedback; several interconnected subsystems; conflict delay (or conflict resolution). The following stages are distinguished in the dynamics of the conflict: emergence of a conflict situation; latent stage; active stage; stage of ending the conflict. In the process of conflict management in information security, the opportunity to apply analytical methods is outlined: differential equations, decision-making theory, operations research, and game theory.

This study is an introduction to the theory of conflicts in security systems and can be used in the educational process of students of the specialty 125 Cybersecurity.
REAL SIMULATION OF A "WAR DRIVING" ATTACK ON A WIRELESS NETWORK
Authors: Korolkov Roman , Laptiev Serhii
Published: January 2023

The inevitable spread of wireless networks and the growing traffic in them can lead to an increase in information security incidents. The main threats are aimed at interception, violation of the confidentiality and integrity of transmitted data, attacks on the availability of nodes of the transmission channel and their substitution. Due to its characteristics, the wireless data transmission environment creates potential conditions for eavesdropping on network traffic and uncontrolled connection to the wireless network by attackers who are in its range. Wireless networks, unlike wired networks, are extremely vulnerable to possible attacks and unauthorized access due to the use of radio spectrum and the broadcast nature of the physical layer. To intercept data, it is enough to be in the range of the Wi-Fi network. Therefore, an attacker, being at a safe distance, can use wireless devices to carry out attacks. The article analyzes a cyberattack of the "War Driving" type on wireless networks. The analysis carried out in the article showed that there are open wireless networks. Wireless networks are open or because the administrators who configure them are not security aware. A full-scale simulation of a "War Driving" attack was carried out. Real-time simulation data show that 10.1% of networks do not use any encryption. The detection error of access points not using encryption is from 8% to 12%. This is a very good result and confirms the adequacy of the conducted full-scale modeling. Based on the analysis of the results of live simulation, recommendations have been developed to protect the wireless network from a "War Driving" attack. The developed recommendations will protect wireless networks from "War Driving" attacks
Some specific aspects of sports terminology
Authors: Leyla Adigozalova
Published: January 2023

Azerbaijan has hosted prestigious international competitions in various sports. Sports terminology intensively enters the Azerbaijani language. This process is going so rapidly that the terms borrowed from other languages are used in their original forms, sometimes not professionally assimilated and presented to mass use. Thus, sports terminology is to be an object of thorough study, systematization and classification.
Pergeseran Makna Gramatikal pada Proses Morfologis dalam Esai Cinta yang Berakhir untuk KPK
Authors: Milawati Milawati , Burhanuddin Burhanuddin , Efendi Mahmudi
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan tentang bagaimana wujud afiks dan proses pergeseran yang secara morfologis dalammemperoleh makna gramatikal esai Cinta yang Berakhir untuk KPK. Dalam hal ini, jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif.Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah metode dokumentasi dan metode simak dengan teknik lanjutan yaitu teknik catat.Analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode padan intralingual dengan teknik pilah unsur penentu dan teknik HBSP. Dari hasi analisis, ditemukan 111 data morfem dengan makna gramatikal dengan variasiyang disesuaikan dengan morfem dasar. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa komponen makna ‘mempunyai atau memiliki’ dan ‘melakukan’ ditemukan pada morfem afiks {ber_}, {me_}, dan {_an} sebanyak 18%, sedangkan 82% sisa datanya menunjukkan makna gramatikal yang lain seperti pada konfiks tertentu berupa {ke_an}.Selanjutnya, proses pergeseran makna gramatikal dipengaruhi dengan bagaimana morfem afiks yang mengikat morfem dasar dengan kelas kata tertentu, misalnya morfem pembentuk verba dan nomina.Morfem-morfem tersebut mengalami pergeseran makna dengan mempertimbangkan dasar kelas kata sebelum dan sesudahnya.
Aspek Sejarah dan Budaya Cina Benteng pada Variasi Toponim Sewan : Sebuah Kajian Linguistik
Authors: Kumala Sonya Ayu , Lauder RMT Multamia , Datang Frans Asisi , Suratminto Lilie
Published: January 2023

Objek penelitian ini adalah nama tempat atau toponim. Toponim merupakan bagian dari identitas budaya. Penelitian in bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan tiga aspek nama yaitu 1) bentuk, 2) makna, dan 3) latar belakang penamaan tempat-tempat bersejarah terkait masyarakat Cina Benteng, Tangerang, Banten. Nama tempat adalah salah satu bentuk data bahasa yang berisi seperangkat nilai kearifan lokal yang harus dipahami, dan diwariskan dari generasi ke generasi. Pada kajian linguistik nama dianggap sebagai satuan lingual secara bentuk, memiliki makna, dan memiliki fungsi baik ditingkatan bahasa maupun konteks sosial. Secara praktis nama digunakan untuk identifikasi wilayah, dan mempermudah proses perpindahan atau migrasi masyarakat. Secara kebahasaan, penamaan tempat merupakan dokumentasi bahasa yang berfungsi baik secara individu sebagai bentuk pemahaman diri dan secara kolektif sebagai bentuk identitas kolektif sebuah etnis atau masyarakat. Penelitian ini menggunakan Cina Benteng sebagai objek penelitian. Etnis Cina Benteng memiliki keunikan baik dalam ciri – ciri fisik maupun aspek ekonomi, sosial, dan budaya. Data penelitian ini berupa variasi toponim sewan yang ditemukan sebanyak 12 variasi. Penelitian deskriptif kualitatif ini memanfaatkan teori etnosemantik dan linguistik antropologi. Penelitian ini memanfaatkan data primer yang diambil dengan pendekatan etnografi melalui teknik libat, cakap, catat, dan rekam. Hasil penelitian menggambarkan variasi toponim sewan menggambarkan aspek sejarah dan budaya yang mencakup 1)tokoh setempat yang berpengaruh, 2) peristiwa sejarah di sebuah lokasi, dan 3)pengetahuan lokal terkait budaya setempat.