bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Digital Creative Methods Contribute to Teaching Through Collaborative Schemes
Authors: Dervishaj Adriana , Presi Olivera
Published: June 2024

Aim. This article aims to explore the impact of shared virtual classrooms and landscape linguistics on English as a foreign language (EFL) students' learning. The study also intends to contribute to the understanding of the effects of transnational partnerships and innovative teaching models on higher education.
Methods. The methodology involves case studies, co-teaching activities, and debate topics to provide practical illustrations of innovative teaching methods. The research explores the possibilities of micro-collaborations between universities and analyses the role of established platforms like the teaching innovation lab, multilingualism, interculturality and language lab, and community of practice for early career researchers.
Results. The research unfolds within four established platforms, each playing a key role in progressing activities developed by knowledge hubs and extending their impact across institutional boundaries. Virtual platforms, staff training, and co-teaching approaches have been explored and implemented in universities, contributing to the improvement of education and the access of researchers, academics, and students. The collaboration between students from Albania and Poland is presented as a practical illustration of the innovative methods discussed.
Conclusion. The paper recommends creating online learning environments, increasing capacities, and collaborative approaches. It suggests training programmes to open doors to educational ecosystems, ultimately improving education and accessibility for researchers, academics, and students. The integration of technology is emphasized to enhance the academic experience and to stimulate creative techniques of cooperative international teaching. The study concludes with a call for increased collaboration, networking opportunities, and the development of a common perspective educational ecosystem.
The Analysis of the Visual Image: Historical Approach from the Teaching of the Plastic Arts
Authors: Prado Soriano Leandro Ernesto , Nowak Joachim , Konova Andrea , Hubková Svetlana
Published: June 2024

Aim. In the article, a historical approach to the analysis of the visual image is made in the way in which the didactic studies applied to the plastic arts in Latin America have treated it, with emphasis on Cuba, Spain, Brazil and Argentina.
Methods. The methods used are historical-logical and document analysis.
Results. As a result, a historical-trend study of the analysis of the visual image is offered during the last three centuries, a period in which it is possible to speak of a thought and didactic related to the plastic arts in the region.
Conclusion. The trend historical study and the criticism carried out demonstrate the need to base a method of analysis of the visual image that really responds to the purpose and objectives of Primary Education.
Cognitive value. The analysis of the visual image is an essential component of the didactics of plastic education that requires a renewal based on the knowledge of its historical evolution and the contributions of science on art.
Evaluation of biofilm formation and expression of psl, pel, alg genes of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in exposure to detergents
Authors: Al-Enazi Nouf M.
Published: June 2024

Pseudomonas aeruginosa has been in the center of attention for several years as an opportunistic human pathogen implicated in many severe acute and chronic infections particularly in immunocompromised patients. Its high persistence and resistance against many antimicrobial agents are mostly attributed to biofilm formation. Biofilms are microbial communities mainly consisting of extracellular polymeric substances that encapsulate bacteria together and protect them from extracellular stresses. This cell aggregation is a stress response that P. aeruginosa employes as a survival strategy during growth with the toxic detergents. This process has shown to involve several operons such as psl, pel, and alg. Here we used P. aeruginosa strain PAO1 in control group, 40 P. aeruginosa strains from sink and 40 strains from surface of public places. Biofilm formation and gene expression were measured before and after exposure to sub minimum inhibitory concentration (sub-MIC) of biocides chlorhexidine diacetate and benzalkonium chloride. The qRT-PCR and biofilm formation results demonstrated an increase in biofilm formation ability and gene expression of pslA/B and pelA/B in two groups collected from sink and surface in contrast to the control group. A remarkable increase was observed in the biofilm formation and expression of pslA in the bacterial strain collected from the sink after exposure to biocides chlorhexidine diacetate. Both Pel and Psl appeared to have redundant functions as structural scaffolds in biofilms. Sub-MIC levels of detergents can improve biofilm formation ability of P. aeruginosa and therefore trigger resistance.
New records for Coatitermes pallidus (Snyder, 1926) and Coatitermes clevelandi (Snyder, 1926) (Isoptera, Termitidae, Nasutitermitinae) from Amazonia
Authors: Scheffrahn Rudolf H.
Published: June 2024

Seven new localities are reported for Coatitermes pallidus (Snyder, 1926) from Amazonia and nine for Coatitermes clevelandi (Snyder, 1926) from Amazonia and Panama. The soldier of C. pallidus and the worker enteric valve armature are depicted for the ﬁrst time and compared with those of the sympatric C. clevelandi. The new localities extend the distribution ranges of both species by over 1,000 km.
Madrasah Teachers' Engagement in Promoting Religious Moderation
Authors: Rahman Mohammad Taufiq , Mulyana Mulyana
Published: June 2024

This article examines the patterns of teacher participation in supporting religious moderation programs at the madrasah level. The participation process itself is inseparable from the position of teachers as the center of students' activities in imparting and receiving knowledge and information about religious moderation. The study, conducted in two madrasahs with different religious orientations in Bandung and Garut regencies, employs a qualitative method with data collection techniques including observation, interviews, documentation study, and case study. The research findings indicate the existence of a participation activity model characterized by organizers, participants, and supporters of religious moderation activities based on Islamic teachings principles. Other madrasahs should exemplify this to strengthen the character, attitudes, and openness of students in facing the pluralistic religious developments in society.
A Comparative Study of Exegesis in Al-Munir Fi Al-Aqidah Wa Al-Syari’ah Wa Al-Manhaj and Tafsir Al-Mizan Fi Tafsir Al-Qur’an Regarding Leadership Verses
Authors: Permana Asep Amar , Zulaiha Eni
Published: June 2024

The purpose of this writing is to explore the school of exegesis and the comparative interpretation of leadership verses in Al-Munir Fi Al-Aqidah Wa Al-Syari’ah Wa Al-Manhaj and Tafsir Al-Mizan Fi Tafsir Al-Qur’an. The research method employed in this writing is qualitative and analytical-descriptive. The initial step in this research is to trace the Quranic verses related to leadership in both exegeses. Then, a comparison is made between their interpretations, and the differences in their exegesis schools are analyzed. It was found in this study that the exegesis school of Al-Munir Fi Al-Aqidah Wa Al-Syari’ah Wa Al-Manhaj tends towards the Sunnah interpretation, using the tahlili method, employing a combined approach of exegesis between bi al-ma’tsur and bi ar-ra’y which has a literary, social, and fiqh-oriented interpretation style. Meanwhile, Tafsir Al-Mizan Fi Tafsir Al-Qur’an represents the Shia interpretation, utilizing the tahlili method and heavily relying on its sources, which have a theological or philosophical orientation. In interpreting leadership verses in both exegeses, the author found one such verse in Surah An-Nisa [4]: 58-59, which is one of the Sunnah leadership verses regarding trustworthiness in leadership, and in Surah Al-Maidah [5]: 67, which is one of the well-known Shia leadership verses concerning propagation.
Angel F. Méndez Montoya: The Theology of Food. Eating and the Eucharist
Authors: Lyman-Dixon Anthony
Published: June 2024

Angel F. Méndez Montoya: The Theology of Food. Eating and the Eucharist: Wiley Blackwell 2009: ISBN 978-1-4051-8967-5: 170pp., £45.00
De Alejandría, Filón. Obras Completas (edición dirigida por José Pablo Martín), vol. VI, Editorial Trotta, Madrid, 2023, 532 pp.
Authors: Marín Sergio
Published: June 2024

Book Review
Research on green assessment method for prefabricated buildings
Authors: Fan Yujiang , Li Huanfang , Zhang Mengge , Xu Jinbao , Chen Yuxi
Published: June 2024

In view of the problem that the current evaluation of prefabricated buildings in China focuses more on the ‘assembly rate’, this paper puts forward a green assessment method suitable for prefabricated buildings in China, which determines the evaluation index system according to four aspects: green design, intelligent construction, assembled building quality and comprehensive benefit. In addition, the decision making trial and evaluation laboratory method is used to optimise the index weight, and then the analytic hierarchy process–entropy weight method is used to determine the weight of the index system, and the evaluation index set is quantified and graded. Finally, taking the Hutuo Village public rental housing project in Xi’an City of Shaanxi Province as an example, this paper uses the evaluation method to conduct a green assessment and gives suggestions for improvement in each stage of the project.
Neoliberal Zamanlarda “Hikâye”nin Büyüsü ve Cazibesini Wattpad Üzerinden Okumak
Authors: Şenel Alpuğan Burcu
Published: June 2024

Sosyal medya platformları gibi pek çok mecra, toplumsal yaşamın yapıtaşları olan hikâyelerin anlatımı ve görünürlüğü yolunda önemli alanlar açmakta ve insanları hikâyelerini paylaşmaya çağırmaktadır. Bunun yanında “hikâyeni anlat” çağrısı ve “hikâyelerin gücü” vurgusu bugün salt dijital mecralar değil siyaset, psikoloji, edebiyat, reklamcılık gibi türlü yer ve alanın başat odaklarından biridir. Bu çalışma, her alanda karşımıza çıkan bu hikâye patlamasını anlama çabasıyla şekillenmiştir. Söz konusu tartışmayı, bir dijital hikâye okuma-yazma platformu olan Wattpad örneği üzerinden sürdürmeyi ve Wattpad’de hikâyenin cazibesini irdelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Bu cazibenin, parçası olduğumuz neoliberal dönemin koşullarının hesaba katılarak anlaşılabileceğini savunmaktadır ve Wattpad’i neoliberal kapitalizmin ve zamanın ruhunun tezahürlerinin görüldüğü bir alan olarak yorumlamaktadır. Nitel bir araştırma olarak tasarlanan çalışmanın analizini şekillendiren veriler, 2019-2022 yılları arasında Wattpad ve platformun kullanıcılarına sunduğu özellikler ve etkileşimsel alanın dijital etnografi yöntemiyle incelendiği saha araştırmasına dayanmaktadır. Hikâye ve hikâye anlatıcılığıyla ilişkilenen verilerin içeriği, neoliberal zamanın koşulları bağlamında niteliksel bir yaklaşımla analiz edilerek yorumlanmıştır.
Balıkesir’de Karesioğlu Emir Bey Türbesi
Authors: Derin Sevil
Published: June 2024

13. yüzyılda Anadolu’ya akın eden Türkmen boyları daha sonraları batıda, Bizans-Selçuklu sınır boylarında bağımsızlığını ilan eden birer uç beyliği halini almıştır. Karesioğulları Beyliği de bunlardan biridir ve Balıkesir, Çanakkale ve Edremit’in çevresini kapsayan bölgeye hakim olmuştur. Ancak beyliğin ömrü çok uzun sürmemiş, daha kuruluş aşamasındaki Osmanlılara tabi olmuş, hanedan üyeleri de uzun yıllar Osmanlılara hizmet etmiştir. Karesioğulları’ndan günümüze Karesi Bey’in 20. yüzyıl başında yıkılarak yeniden yapılan türbesi ve Bergama’da bir mescid minaresi dışında başka bir mimari eser ulaşamamıştır. Üstelik bunların Karesioğulları’na ait olduğu konusu da tartışmalıdır. Her ne kadar Osmanlı tabiiyetinde yapılmışsa da makaleye konu olan ve Karesioğlu ailesine mensubiyeti anlaşılan Emir Bey’in türbesini bu kapsamda ele almak konunun özgün değerini açığa çıkarmak açısından önemlidir. Tarihi kaynaklar, türbenin Karesioğlu Emir Bey’e ait olduğunu ve bir zaviye içinde yer aldığını göstermekte ancak bu kişinin kim olduğu ve ne zaman yaşadığını belirtmemektedir. Türbeden başka bir yapı ya da kalıntıya rastlanamadığı ve herhangi bir kaynakta anlatılmadığı için zaviyenin yapısı da belirsizdir. İleride türbenin bulunduğu alanda yapılacak kazı çalışmaları ve araştırmalar, zaviye hakkında net bilgilerin de ortaya çıkmasına imkân tanıyacaktır. Bu çalışmada zaviyeden geriye ayakta kalabilen tek yapı olan türbe tanıtılmaya çalışılmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda türbenin Türk-İslam mimarisinde onbirgen plan şemasına sahip tek türbe olduğu, örtüsünün hiç yapılmadığı dolayısıyla bir açık türbe şeklinde inşa edildiği anlaşılmıştır. Yapı bu mimari özellikleri sebebiyle Türk-İslam sanatı içinde özel bir yere sahip olabilecek niteliktedir.
Câhız ve Antikite: Yunan Zoolojisinin Alımlanışı
Authors: Eliş Veysel
Published: June 2024

Mu‘tezilî düşünür Amr b. Bahr el-Câhız’ın (ö. 255/869) tercüme faaliyetleri sonucu Antikite (Antik Çağ) Yunanca metinlerden yaptığı aktarımlar canlılar hakkındaki fikirlerini etkilemiştir. Böylece Yunan zoolojisinde ortaya koyulan görüşlere Kitâbü’l-Hayevân eserinde geniş bir şekilde yer vermiştir. Ayrıca diğer eserlerinde az da olsa Yunan düşünürlerin hayvanlar hakkındaki görüşleri mevcuttur. Ancak Yunan zoolojisinden tevarüs eden birikimin Câhız’ın Kitâbü’l-Hayevân eseri olmak üzere hangi bağlamda ve ne düzeyde alımlandığı tam olarak bilinmemektedir. Alımlanan bilgilerin Câhız’ı ne kadar etkilediği ve doğrudan mı yoksa kendi ilmî birikiminin süzgecinden geçirerek mi? Aktardığı net olarak ortaya koyulmamıştır. Buradan hareketle bu çalışmada, Câhız’ın hayvanlar hakkındaki görüşleri temel alınarak Yunan zoolojisinden etki düzeyi ortaya koyulmaya çalışılacaktır. Böylece Câhız’ın “Sâhibu’l-Mantık” lakabıyla bahsettiği Aristoteles (mö. 384-322) başta olmak üzere Galen (ö. 200?) ve Polemon (Aflimun) (ö. 314) gibi Yunan düşünürlerden hangi noktalarda aktarımlar yaptığı üzerinde durulacaktır. Bu bağlamda Câhız’ın Kitâbü’l-Hayevan eseri başta olmak üzere diğer eserlerinde geçen Yunan zoolojisine dair ifadeler açığa çıkarılacaktır. Fakat özellikle Aristoteles’ten yaptığı aktarımlar oldukça fazla olduğundan dolayı Câhız’ın tam olarak anlayamadığı, araştırdığı, doğrudan etkilendiği ve test ettiği bilgiler üzerinde analiz yapılacaktır. Çalışma sonucunda Câhız’ın alımladığı bilgileri bazen doğrudan bazen doğruluğunu araştırarak hatta deney ve gözleme başvurarak aktardığı anlaşılacaktır.
Validation of an Isocratic HPLC Method for Simultaneous Estimation of Major Phytosterols in Prunus spinosa L. Extracts
Authors: Džudžević-Čančar Hurija , Dedić-Mahmutović Alema , Alispahić Amra , Špánik Ivan
Published: June 2024

This study aimed to develop a rapid method for the separation of stigmasterol, campesterol and β-sitosterol in Prunus spinosa L. (blackthorn) fruit extracts by HPLC system. Samples were prepared by Soxhlet extraction method and separated on a C18 column using acetonitrile-methanol mobile phase and photodiode array detector (PDA). The optimized method resulted in a linear calibration curve ranging from 1.70–130 μg mL–1 for all three phytosterols. Analyses of external phytosterol standards showed good linearity (R2 of 0.998 to 0.999); LOD and LOQ were determined to be 0.32–9.30 μg mL–1 and 0.98–28.1 μg mL–1, respectively. Repeatability and reproducibility precision analyses showed acceptable values of %RSD. β-sitosterol was the predominant phytosterol (51.53–81.03% of total) among all samples. Method validation parameters indicated that this analytical method can be applied for accurate and precise determination of campesterol, stigmasterol and β-sitosterol, in selected extracts.
Extraction and Characterization of Nanocellulose from Waste of Date Palm “Phoenix Dactylifera” as Reinforcement of Polymer Composites
Authors: Kadri Meriem , Bouzidi Nebia , Chouana Toufik , Belkhalfa Hakim , Henni Abdellah , Bouhadda Youcef
Published: June 2024

Cellulose is the most abundant and renewable polymer in nature. It is characterized by its biodegradability which helps create a friendly environment. This study seeks to describe the nanocellulose obtained from waste date palm, within the dried palms (DP) and the fresh palms (FP) through implementing chemical methods (hydrolysis with H2SO4). Physical properties, morphology, the elemental composition and the thermal stability were determined by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), zeta sizer, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), whereas energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), respectively. FTIR, SEM and EDX results revealed the effective removal of impurities, hemicellulose and lignin. After treatment, the dried palm (DR) samples contained 35.99% of cellulose and 33.12% of cellulose nanocrystals (CNC), while fresh palm (FP) samples 36.17% of cellulose and 34.35% of CNC. The CNCs have higher crystallinity than the raw fibers and Zeta sizer was between 25 and 1150 nm. TGA analysis showed that DP demonstrated noticeable thermal resistance.
Synthesis, Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Activity of New 1,2,3,5-Tetrazine Derivatives from Coupling Reactions of Diazonium Salt of 2-Amino-6-nitrobenzothiazole With Diverse Substituted 2-Aminobenzothiazole Derivatives
Authors: Tsemeugne Joseph , Bah Yetiny Atuh , Tsopmene Ulrich Joel , Tsamo Armelle Tontsa , Ndefongang Jérôme Ndefo , Mkounga Pierre , Sopbué Emmanuel Fondjo , Dzoyem Jean Paul , Nkengfack Augustin Ephrem
Published: June 2024

The coupling reaction of diazonium ion of 2-amino-6-nitrobenzothiazole at 0–5 °C with distinctly substituted 2-aminobenzothiazole derivatives produced new 1,2,3,5-tetrazine derivatives. It was found that diazotized 2-amino-6-nitrobenzo[d]thiazol reacts with the ring nitrogen atom of variously substituted 2-aminobenzothiazole derivatives to yield tetrazine nucleus. The benzene ring of benzothiazole bearing electron donor group and annulated to the tetrazine was further substituted in situ by other (6-nitrobenzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)diazinyl to yield the final product. The structure of the prepared compounds was elucidated using their physical data, elemental analyses, and spectroscopic data. The synthesized compounds were tested for their antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli bacteria. Two of the synthesis tetrazine derivatives exhibited interesting antibiofilm potential.
1H-Indole-2,3-dione 3-thiosemicarbazones Carrying a 4-sulfamoylphenyl Moiety with Selective Antiviral Activity Against Reovirus-1
Authors: Göktaş Füsun , Duran Gizem Nur , Özbil Mehmet , Soylu-Eter Özge , Karalı Nilgün
Published: June 2024

1H-Indole-2,3-dione 3-[4-(4-sulfamoylphenyl)thiosemicarbazones] 6a–j were evaluated against para-influenza-3, reovirus-1, sindbis, coxsackie B4, and Punto Toro viruses. New 1-methyl-1H-indole-2,3-dione 3-[4-(4-sulfamoylphenyl) thiosemicarbazones] 7a–c were synthesized to evaluate the contribution of methyl substitution at position 1 of the indole ring to antiviral activity. The test results showed that 5-trifluoromethoxy substituted compound 6c (EC50 2–9 μM) and 5-bromo substituted 6f (EC50 2–3 μM) have non-toxic selective antiviral activity, while not all standards are active against reovirus-1. Molecular docking studies of 6c and 6f were carried out to determine the possible binding positions with reovirus-1. Trifluoromethoxy and bromine substitutions at position 5 of the indole ring provided selective antiviral activity, while methyl substitution at position 1 of the indole ring significantly decreased the activity against reovirus-1 and increased toxicity.
Synthesis, Crystal Structures and Catalytic Oxidation Property of Two Oxidovanadium(V) Complexes with Schiff bases
Authors: Yang Qiwen , Li Guodong , Liu Jun , Xiao Wenqiong , Lei Yan , Xiao Xiuchan , Liu Ya
Published: June 2024

Two new oxidovanadium(V) complexes, [VO2L1] (1) and [V2O2(μ-O)2L2)] (2), where L1 and L2 are the deprotonated form of 5-bromo-2-(((2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl)imino)methyl)phenol (HL1) and 5-bromo-2-(((2-((2-hydroxyethyl) amino)ethyl)imino)methyl)phenol (HL2), respectively, have been synthesized and structurally characterized by physico-chemical methods and single crystal X-ray determination. X-ray analysis indicates that the V atom in complex 1 is in square pyramidal coordination, and those in complex 2 are in octahedral coordination. Crystal structures of the complexes are stabilized by hydrogen bonds. The catalytic property for epoxidation of styrene by the complexes was evaluated.
FOREIGN POLICY STRATEGY OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE IN THE AFRICAN REGION
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Tezbir R.
Published: June 2024

The article describes the development of the strategy of advancing the interests of the Republic of Singapore in the African region. Based on the analysis of the activities of Enterprise Singapore, the author examines the specific measures taken by the Government to establish partnerships with countries of the region. Given the high investment opportunities of the Republic of Singapore, particular attention is paid to cooperation in trade and economy and to development of collaboration in regular Africa Singapore Business forums.
IMPACT OF THE TEMPERATURE ON LARVAL STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT ON THE EXPRESSION LEVELS OF HSP70, INR, SIRT1, MTOR AND FOXO GENESIN MALES AND FEMALES OF DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Karaman Hanna , Vaiserman Alexander ,   Dmitry F. Chebotarev Institute of Gerontology of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Afanasieva Katerina ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Sivolob Andrei ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: June 2024

Background. Despite the progress in understanding the phenomenon of aging, the key factors that influence this process remain poorly understood. Aging is a genetically programmed set of events, leading to structural and functional changes that reduce the life expectancy of an organism. The relevance of the study is to expand the understanding of the impact of environmental factors, in particular temperature, on the early stages of development on the life expectancy of imago, using Drosophila melanogaster as a model. The aim was to determine and analyze the expression level of genes associated with lifespan in D. melanogaster – Hsp70, InR, Sirt1, mTor and foxo – in flies reared at different temperatures of the larval stage of development. Methods. The larvae were kept at different temperatures, after which the gene expression level was determined by RT-qPCR in adult flies. The relative expression level was calculated by using the 2-ΔΔCt method. The data were analyzed using ANOVA-test followed by a pairwise multiple comparison post-hoc Tukey HSD test. Differences were considered significant at p˂0.05. Results. The temperature of the larval stage of development did not significantly affect the gene expression of male adults. Аt the same time in females imago a significant increase in the expression of Hsp70, InR, Sirt1 and mTor genes was observed in individuals with larval development took at 20°C and 30°C, compared to the control at 25°C. Conclusions. The increased expression levels of the genes chosen for analysis under the critical temperature conditions indicates the induction of a generalized stress response that did not correlate with an increased life expectancy. The finding of sex differences in gene expression patterns requires further investigation to uncover the molecular mechanisms underlying it.
The effectiveness of rehabilitation in vulvovaginal atrophy
Authors: Ampilogova D. М. , Solopova А. G. , Blinov D. V. , Ivanov А. Е. , Khlopkova S. V. , Bykovshchenko G. К.
Published: June 2024

Objective: to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of rehabilitation programmes in patients with vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA).

Material and methods. The study involved 350 patients with VVA in surgical (n=140) and natural (n=140) menopause, the control group included 70 women without VVA. Patients with VVA were distributed into groups receiving complex “active” rehabilitation (surgical menopause: group 1A, natural menopause: group 2A) and “passive” rehabilitation (surgical menopause: group 1B, natural menopause: group 2B). Body mass index (BMI), vaginal pH, carbohydrate profile with calculation of insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR), inflammatory markers leptin, interleukin-6, tumour necrosis factor alpha, serum magnesium, and safety profile with evaluation of adverse events related to rehabilitation measures were assessed over 24 months.

Results. BMI decreased significantly in groups 1A and 2A. Vaginal pH at 1-year follow-up decreased in groups 1A and 2A, but increased in groups 2A and 2B. BMI was higher than normal in all patients with VVA, as well as in the control group, demonstrating preobesity (groups 1A, 2A, control group) or first-degree obesity (initially in group 1B and throughout follow-up in group 2B). HOMA-IR initially reflected postoperative insulin resistance in groups 1A and 2A, but in those receiving complex “active” rehabilitation the dynamics of its reduction was the most pronounced. The concentration of inflammatory markers was initially increased compared to the control group and decreased over time in groups 1A and 1B, but only leptin levels reached the control group values by the end of the study. Serum concentration of magnesium levels was 0.71±0.12 mmol/l in group 1A, 0.71±0.10 mmol/l in group 2A, 0.76±0.08 mmol/l in group 1B, 0.72±0.17 mmol/l in group 2B (magnesium deficiency). When organic magnesium salts in combination with pyridoxine were supplemented in groups 1A and 1B, serum magnesium levels were restored to normal from the 3rd month of follow-up. No adverse events were registered.

Conclusion. The personalised programme of complex “active” rehabilitation in patients with VVA is more effective than “passive” rehabilitation with comparable safety profile. Its implementation into routine practice will contribute to the improvement of the quality of health care for such patients.
Theoretical study of the wearing process of the abrasive fraction of soil during its motion on the working surface of the components of soil tilling tools
Authors: Mikhalchenkov Alexander M. , Feskov Sergey  A. , Kubyshkin Andrey V.
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND: Theoretical and practical studies in the field of abrasive wearing of soil tilling tools are generally focused on the processes of galling of working surfaces of their components. Meanwhile, the factor of changing the shape of an abrasive particle during its motion on the wearing plane remains behind the study focus. Not considering the abovementioned factor leads to wrong conclusions and have a negative impact on development of the technology of manufacturing, strengthening and restoration of structural components of agricultural machinery.
AIM: Conducting theoretical studies of the wearing process of the abrasive fraction of soil during its motion on the working surface of the components of soil tilling tools.
METHODS: The study was conducted with using the known theoretical studies in the field of abrasive wearing. The integral calculus and fundamentals of tribological engineering were used.
RESULTS: The study result is derivation of the formula, which shows the degree of changing the shape of an abrasive particle taking its motion on the friction surface and soil pressure into account. The parameter that mainly defines the wearing rate is the value of the external force. The theoretical study was considered for cultivator shovels. It is shown that the obtained mathematical expressions can be used practically for all components of the soil tilling tools.
CONCLUSION: The obtained mathematical equations point out the potential presence of three factors in the wearing process, such as scratching, contact deformation and rolling in dependence of changing the shape of the abrasive substance during its motion on the friction surface.
PROBLEMS OF REGULATORY AND LEGAL APPLICATION OF SANCTIONS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Authors: Калитина Е.А. , Солдатова Д.Э. , Солдатов Р.Г.
Published: June 2024

Актуальность темы обусловлена нестабильной политической ситуацией на международной арене и необходимостью ее регулирования мирными методами. В настоящей статье выделяются и исследуются цели применения санкций в отношении государств – нарушителей норм и принципов современного международного права. Особое внимание уделено роли Совета Безопасности ООН в  регулировании взаимоотношений между субъектами международного права. Рассмотрены принципы, лежащие в основе применения санкций, выделены их главные функции. Приведены исторические примеры военных, политических и экономических санкций, проанализированы последствия их применения. Обозначены как негативные, так и  позитивные аспекты применения санкций для страны, в отношении которой они вводятся. Практическая значимость исследования заключается в  выявлении положительного эффекта от применения санкций и  как следствие – избрании правильного вектора развития как внутренней, так и внешней политики государств, столкнувшихся с данным явлением. В ходе проведения исследования авторы сформулировали правила применения санкций и пришли к выводу о необходимости соблюдения баланса интересов сторон при ведении санкционной политики, что обеспечит законность и справедливость в международных отношениях.

The relevance of the study is conditioned by the unstable political situation in the international arena and the need to regulate it by peaceful methods. The article identifies and examines the purposes of applying sanctions against states that violate the norms and principles of modern international law. Particular attention is paid to the role of the UN Security Council in regulating relations between the subjects of international law. The authors address the principles underlying the application of sanctions and their main functions, consider the historical examples of military, political and economic sanctions and the consequences of their application. Both negative and positive aspects of the sanctions application for the country against which they are imposed are outlined. The practical significance of this study lies in identifying the positive effect of the sanctions application and, as a consequence, choosing the right vector for the development of both domestic and foreign policies of states under sanctions. The authors formulate the rules for applying sanctions and come to a conclusion about the necessity to maintain a balance of interests of the parties when conducting sanctions policy, which will ensure legality and fairness in international relations.
PRACTICAL FEATURES OF THE FIGHT AGAINST THE LEGALIZATION OF CRIMINAL PROCEEDS BY LAW ENFORCEMENT UNITS OF CUSTOMS AUTHORITIES
Authors: Стуканов И.А.
Published: June 2024

В ходе исследования автором проанализирован внешнеэкономический аспект отмывания денежных средств, охарактеризованы основные схемы совершения преступления, ответственность за которое предусмотрена статьями 174 и 174.1 УК РФ, освещены сопутствующие и предикатные им составы, относящиеся к компетенции таможенных органов, выявлены проблемные вопросы при противодействии указанным деликтам силами правоохранительных подразделений Федеральной таможенной службы России. В целях совершенствования механизмов борьбы с  легализацией преступных доходов во внешнеэкономической деятельности автором выдвинут комплекс предложений, включающий в себя актуализацию информационно-аналитического обеспечения оперативных подразделений в соответствии с возлагаемыми на них специфическими задачами; углубление межведомственного взаимодействия правоохранительных и контрольных органов, а также иных уполномоченных субъектов; целевые организационно-структурные изменения в системе правоохранительных подразделений Федеральной таможенной службы России.

The article analyzes the foreign economic aspect of money laundering, characterizes the main schemes of committing a crime, responsibility for which is provided for in Articles 174 and 174.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, highlights the accompanying and predicate compositions related to the competence of customs authorities. The problematic issues in countering such torts by the law endorcement units of the Federal Customs Service of Russia have been identified. In order to improve the mechanisms of the fight against the legalization of criminal proceeds in foreign economic activity, the author puts forward a set of proposals, including updating information and analytical support for detective units in accordance with their specifi c tasks; deepening interdepartmental interaction between law enforcement and control bodies, as well as other authorized entities; targeted organizational and structural changes in the law enforcement units of the Federal Customs Service of Russia.
Analysis of the Impact of ICT through Apps on Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Authors:   Department of Educational Sciences, King Juan Carlos University, Madrid, Spain, López-Díaz José María
Published: June 2024

Several research studies have recognized the importance of the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in the academic performance of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Through a systematic review of the literature, we have sought to provide evidence on the impact of technology on the teaching-learning process of students with ASD, with the purpose of promoting the advancement of knowledge in this field, both for teachers and educational professionals, as well as for researchers. This analysis has identified some digital applications that improve academic performance and promote better communication, improved social relationships and improved emotional regulation in students with ASD. The conclusions of the study have provided evidence of the factors that need to be taken into account when designing apps to work with students with ASD. Appropriate selection involves understanding their needs and the functions of the apps. Interdisciplinary collaboration in app design helps teachers choose effective tools for each student with ASD. This will determine that teachers will be able to select those apps that best suit the individual needs of the students, taking into account the educational objectives proposed.
Suppression of additive periodic low-frequency interference on eddy current defectograms
Authors: Bystrov Leonid Y. , Gladkov Artemy N. , Kuzmin Egor V.
Published: June 2024

Traffic safety in railway transport requires regular inspection of the rail condition to identify and timely eliminate defects. Eddy current flaw detection is one of the popular methods of non-destructive rail testing. The data (defectograms) obtained from eddy current flaw detectors during rail testing are produced in large volume and therefore need in efficient automatic analysis. The analysis means the process of detecting on defectograms the presence of defective areas and identification of structural elements of the rail track, taking into account noise and possible interferences of various natures. The threshold noise level is found to isolate signals from defects and structural elements. Its value can be distorted by electromagnetic influences superimposed on the signals, which have pronounced low frequency and periodicity. This interferences raises the threshold noise level, complicating to detect useful signals. In this regard, there is a need to suppress the effects of the described type. Therefore, there is a need for described interferences reduction. In this paper spectral subtraction was used as a method for interference reduction on eddy current defectograms. The interference function was defined as the sum of the low-frequency harmonics of the Discrete Fourier Transform of the original signal. Then the interference-free signal can be found by subtracting of low-frequency range harmonics. The right boundary of this range was called the threshold harmonic frequency. It was found minimizing the distance of the signal's autocorrelation function and expected autocorrelation. For it two kinds were proposed: the noise autocorrelation and the reference autocorrelation. Both approaches allow to determine the threshold harmonic frequency so that periodic interferences will be best reduced. The based on the Gaussian noise autocorrelation method is somewhat universal for eddy current defectograms. Whereas the based on reference autocorrelation method depends on specific data and recording equipment. For the eddy current defectogram data under consideration, the most suitable threshold harmonic frequency was found. The described approaches to periodic low-frequency interference reduction, in addition to eddy current testing, can be successfully used for other areas.
Automatic determination of semantic similarity of student answers with the standard one using modern models
Authors: Lagutina Nadezhda S. , Lagutina Ksenia V. , Kopnin Vladislav N.
Published: June 2024

The paper presents the results of a study of modern text models in order to identify, on their basis, the semantic similarity of English-language texts. The task of determining semantic similarity of texts is an important component of many areas of natural language processing: machine translation, information retrieval, question and answer systems, artificial intelligence in education. The authors solved the problem of classifying the proximity of student answers to the teacher’s standard answer. The neural network language models BERT and GPT, previously used to determine the semantic similarity of texts, the new neural network model Mamba, as well as stylometric features of the text were chosen for the study. Experiments were carried out with two text corpora: the Text Similarity corpus from open sources and the custom corpus, collected with the help of philologists. The quality of the problem solution was assessed by precision, recall, and F-measure. All neural network language models showed a similar F-measure quality of about 86% for the larger Text Similarity corpus and 50–56% for the custom corpus. A completely new result was the successful application of the Mamba model. However, the most interesting achievement was the use of vectors of stylometric features of the text, which showed 80% F-measure for the custom corpus and the same quality of problem solving as neural network models for another corpus.
Riflessioni su un’Italia che (non) cambia
Authors: Onnis Ramona
Published: June 2024

Recensione di: Silvia Contarini, Scrivere al tempo della globalizzazione. Narrativa italiana dei primi anni Duemila, Firenze, Cesati, 2019, ISBN: 9788876677809, € 20.
Les géopolymères : matières premières et influence des paramètres de composition: a review
Authors: Zeghichi Leila , Benalia Saliha
Published: June 2024

La recherche des liants alternatifs aux ciments classiques polluants est devenue une nécessité vu leur impact sur l’environnement, Une des solutions réside dans le remplacement des ciments Portlands par une nouvelle génération de liants minéraux, connus sous le nom de géopolymères, qui ont des propriétés similaires à celles du ciment Portland. Ces liants sont obtenus par activation alcaline de matériaux siliceux ou aluminosilicates.  Ce papier résume les articles publiés récemment qui mettent en évidence les différents ingrédients entrant dans la composition des liants géopolymères : matières minérales servant de source alumino -silicates et activeurs chimiques utilisés pour la synthèse des géopolymères. Les Paramètres influençant les propriétés des géopolymères tels que la concentration de la solution alcaline, Rapport Si/Al de précurseur et le Mode de cure (régime de durcissement) ainsi que les géopolymères hybrides, synthétisés à base d’un mélange de deux précurseurs aluminosilicates laitier/métakaolin sont détaillés dans la deuxième partie. Au total 78 études ont été examinées et discutées.
Extractor de aire centrífugo que reduce la huella de carbono. Solución para ambientes contaminados con Covid-19
Authors: Anderson Ibar Federico
Published: June 2024

Este artículo profundiza sobre el extractor de aire centrífugo, cuyo objetivo es extraer el aire viciado de SARS-CoV-2 o Covid-19 (Coronavirus); pensado para su uso civil y comercial.
Single, but Ready to Mingle? Financial and Relational Predictors of Relationship Flourishing Among U.S. Unmarried Emerging Adults
Authors: LeBaron-Black Ashley B. , Saxey Matthew T. , McRae Karlee , Curran Melissa A. , Willoughby Brian J. , McGee Mason T. , Dawes Tyler A. , Hill E. Jeffrey
Published: June 2024

Drawing from marital paradigms theory, we tested whether financial independence, materialism, and marital centrality are associated with romantic relationship flourishing—and whether these associations are mediated by expected marriage age—for a diverse sample of 1,063 U.S. emerging adults in unmarried romantic relationships (35% White, 21% Black, 20% Latinx, 13% Asian, 10% Multiracial or other). All significant findings had small or small–medium effect sizes. Higher marital centrality was associated with higher relationship flourishing, partially mediated by earlier expected marriage age. Higher financial independence was associated with higher relationship flourishing. Materialism was not associated with relationship flourishing among unmarried emerging adults, but in a post hoc analysis with engaged and married emerging adults, higher materialism was associated with lower relationship flourishing. Finally, when emerging adults expected to marry later, this was associated with less flourishing dating relationships. Expected marriage timing may be a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Género, comunismo y relaciones transnacionales entre los años sesenta y ochenta
Authors: Moreno Seco Mónica
Published: June 2024

Este dossier parte de la historia transnacional y la historia de género como perspectivas de análisis que al combinarse ofrecen nuevas miradas para la interpretación del pasado. La experiencia de las comunistas en las iniciativas de tipo transnacional es conocida para la primera mitad del siglo XX, pero no sucede así con las décadas de los sesenta, setenta y ochenta, en que tuvieron lugar profundos cambios en las relaciones internacionales, el comunismo y el feminismo. Los artículos del dossier se interesan por los discursos y representaciones de género en la comunidad transnacional comunista y por la activa participación de las mujeres en las redes transnacionales establecidas desde el sur de Europa y América Latina.
EFFECT OF COMBINATION THERAPY PROGESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION AND CLASSICAL MUSIC ON REDUCING DYSMENORRHEA
Authors: Retno Gumelar Wahyu , Ekawati Heny , Budya Ningrum Afita , Setiya Ningsih Yuli , Amandha Inayatul Hayya Sylvie Aprilyanti
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Dysmenorrhea is a pain commonly felt during menstruation in the lower abdomen to the thighs, and the pain lasts for one to several days during menstruation. Dysmenorrhea can affect daily activities if not treated properly. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of combined therapy of progressive muscle relaxation and classical music on reducing menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea) in junior high school students at SMPN 2 Kedungadem, Bojonegoro District.  Methods: This research applied pre-experimental design (one group pre-posttest). The sample was 37 female students who were randomly obtained by using a simple random sampling. The data was gathered through a numerical pain rating scale. Then, it was tabulated and analyzed using Paired T-test.  Results: The results showed that there was a significant effect with a value of p=0.000 or p <0.05, meaning that the combination therapy of progressive muscle relaxation and classical music can reduce menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea). Conclusions: It is hoped that the combination therapy of progressive muscle relaxation and classical music can be used as an alternative to reduce menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea).
THE DIABETIC PATIENT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: A DESCRIPTION STUDY
Authors: Muhalla Hafna Ilmy , Rahmadi Purwanto Cucuk , Dunica Putri Riza
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Sedentary lifestyle in this modern era is one of the factors for the increasing incidence of diabetes mellitus. The high tendency of a person to be lazy to move and not do activities has various adverse effects on the human body, including an increased risk of death from various causes, including diabetes mellitus. However, there has been no research that more strongly explains the physical activity of patients with diabetes mellitus so far, especially in Lamongan Regency. The aim of this study is describing the physical activity of patients with diabetes mellitus in general hospitals in Lamongan Regency. Methods: This study is using a descriptive design by describing the physical activity of 50 diabetic patients at outpatient clinic. Data were collected using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) and analyzed by univariate analysis presented in the form of frequency tables. Results: The findings provide information that most 72% patients with diabetes mellitus have moderate physical activity. Conclusions: It is concluded that moderate physical activity in patients with diabetes mellitus makes patients still need to maintain stable blood sugar levels by doing regular and measured physical activity, and remain compliant with other diabetes mellitus management.
Analysis of Health Workers’ Preparedness Factors in Disaster Management at Disaster Prone Area Community Health Centers
Authors: Laily Nur , Wulandari Anggun , Rahman Fauzie , Silapurna Endah Labati , Ulhaq Diva Dhiya
Published: June 2024

Indonesia is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world. Around 87% of Indonesia's territory is prone to natural disasters. Floods are the most common natural disasters that hit Indonesia. Throughout 2018-2020, South Kalimantan experienced 73 floods. This research aims to analyze the knowledge and attitudes of health workers in disaster management regarding flood disaster preparedness at the Mataraman Community Health Center, Banjar Regency. Quantitative research was conducted using an analytical observational research method with a cross-sectional design. The population in this study were health workers who worked at the Mataraman Community Health Center, Banjar Regency. This study used a sample of 33 people with purposive sampling technique. The instrument used was a questionnaire. Data analysis was carried out using the chi-square test with a confidence level of 95%. The results of statistical tests between the knowledge and attitudes of health workers in disaster management on disaster preparedness with p-values of 0.555 and 0.708. In conclusion, there is no relationship between the knowledge and attitudes of health workers in disaster management on flood disaster preparedness at the Mataraman Community Health Center.