bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
How many otters are there?
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

Otters are semiaquatic members of the Mustelidae family, which also includes weasels, badgers, ferrets, and mink. The IUCN Mustelid and Viverrid Action Plan include the conservation of the entire family Mustelidae with the exception of the otter. Of the 13 otter species in the Lutrinae subfamily, the most recent edition of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Animals lists eight otters as ‘Vulnerable’ or without data.
Diet of a zebra
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

Zebras are plan eaters. The preferred forage is Aristida spp., Chrysopogonplumulosus, Dactyloctenium schindicum, Digitaria sp., Lasiurus scindicusand Sporobolus iocladus. Zebras are well adapted to eat herbs, have high-strength teeth, are very resistant, and the digestive system is very effective at extracting nutrients from grasses.
CfP: CNRS Thematic School 2022 “Moral and Social Issues in Television Series”. July 3-9, 2022 @ CAES/CNRS Villa Clythia, Fréjus (FR). Deadline: March 31, 2022
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

Application period is extended for the 2022 CNRS Thematic School “Moral and Social Issues in Television Series,” organized by the ISJPS (UMR 8103 CNRS/Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne), with the support of the ERC DEMOSERIES and in partnership with the Institut ACTE (EA 7539/Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne), La Fémis, and the University Gustave Eiffel.
Cougars interesting facts
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

Habitat and Home Range

• Cougars use steep ravines, rocky outcrops, boulders, or vegetation such as dense scrub and forest to hide while hunting. • Adult male cougars are widely roaming, covering a range of 50 to 150 square miles depending on the cougar’s age, season, terrain type, and prey availability. • The home ranges of adult male cougars often overlap those of three or four females.
Jaguar vs Cheetah vs Leopard
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus), the jaguar (Panthera onca), and the leopard (Panthera pardus) are three species of cats characterized by yellow or tawny fur with spots and are considered big cats. Because of their physical resemblance, they could be confused with one another.
What do hyena eat?
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

Animal diet is influenced by habitat usage, behaviour, morphology and physiology. Understanding predator diet is important because they are able to influence the diversity and abundance of prey species in an ecosystem by means of predation,but also by creating avoidance behaviour on prey species which can affect survivorship negatively.
Where does mountain lion live?
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

Mountain lions, known as “pumas” and “cougars,” are large, powerful predators that have an important role in the ecosystem. Their main food source is deer, but they can also prey on smaller animals such as raccoons, rabbits, pets, and livestock. The historical range of the mountain lion was, aside from humans, the largest of any land mammal in the western hemisphere.
What sound does zebras make?
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

Zebras create a wide spectrum of vocalizations and sounds. The zebra has a distinctive tactile call (called “bark”), which sounds like “aha, aha, aha” or “kwaha, kawha, ha, ha. The Grévy’s zebra’s call has been described as “something like the growl of a hippopotamus combined with the whistle of a donkey, while the mountain zebra is relatively calm. Loud snorting in zebras is related to alarm.
What colour are zebras?
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

Zebras are black with white stripes. The presence of stripes introduces an exceptionally assertive type of visual stimulation into the young animal’s world and this difference from other, un-striped animals is emphatically not trivial. Anyone who has watched zebras attentively will have become aware that eyes have to work overtime to accommodate to their every movement.
Tracking Cougars
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

Cougars make a living by not being seen. In areas disturbed by humans, these cats are most active at dusk and early in the morning. In low-light conditions, cougars see up to six times better than humans.
What solar panels are made of?
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

Solar panels are made of crystalline silicon or thin-film and therefore those are the two main types of solar panels that are used in rooftop and outdoor installations,

crystalline silicon, and thin film.

Crystalline silicon solar panels are the most common, they have the appearance of blue or black rectangular grids of smaller squares. These little squares are silicon solar cells and are connected in series to form a circuit.
Hidrocefalus: Case report
Authors: Ćuprić Mirjana , Veljović Mirjana , Aničić Ana , Despotović Mile , Milojković Jelena , Stojković Ivan , Adamović Ana
Published: November 2024

Hydrocephalus is a pathological condition with many variations which is always characterized by an increase in cerebrospinal fluid that is or has been under increased pressure, and it can occur at any age. It is displayed as different neurological and psychiatric conditions. The most important symptoms in adults are dizziness, cognitive decline, dementia, gait apraxia, and problems with bladder control. This paper presents the case of an elderly person with hydrocephalus. A 74-year-old male patient contacted the doctor of the Healthcare Center because of dizziness, instability when walking or climbing stairs. There is also forgetfulness, poor concentration, and weaker urination control. Orientation neurological examination showed a wide-based gait, with positive Romberg's sign with eyes closed. He was referred to a neurologist with a questionable diagnosis of vertigo syndrome R 42.0. After neurological and radiological examinations, the diagnosis of communicating, normotensive hydrocephalus was confirmed and the patient underwent neurosurgical intervention. The therapeutic approach to this condition depends on age, clinical findings, and comorbidities and is determined individually for each patient. Surgery takes the main place in therapy because by installing a shunt, a rapid reduction of symptoms is achieved. The role of the selected doctor is to implement all aspects of treatment and care based on anamnestic data, and clinical examination according to the diagnostic algorithm, to improve the functional status and quality of life of these patients and their families.
Intrahospital infections in pediatric patients: Causes and risk factors (intrahospital infections in pediatrics)
Authors: Stevanović Vesna , Mandraš Ana , Krunić Igor
Published: November 2024

A significant problem of modern medicine is healthcare-acquired infections because they significantly affect the outcome of treatment, increase hospital costs, exhaust the families of patients and the medical system, and, at the same time, represent a tremendous epidemiological danger. The prerequisites for the appearance of healthcare-acquired infection are an "ideal" host, a specific environment and transmission of the causative agent, and the application of invasive medical procedures and triggers - bacteria, viruses and fungi. The multi-resistance of bacteria and fungi to available antibiotics globally is increasing, endangering the safety of patients of all ages. Pediatric centers, primarily pediatric and neonatal intensive care units, oncology departments, transplant departments, burn treatment departments and neonatal units, are the departments where the highest incidence of healthcare-acquired infections are recorded. The distribution of the causative agent of healthcare-acquired infection depends not only on the patient's age and the type of department but also on the specific risk factors that occur only in children's age.
Comparative Analysis of Cryptocurrency Prediction based on Deep Learning, Decision Tree, Gradient Boosted Tree, Random Tree, and k-NN Model
Authors: Riyadi Sugeng , Fahmi Faisal
Published: November 2024

Cryptocurrency being a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography to secure transactions and control the creation of new units. Bitcoin, one of the most popular cryptocurrency, offers various advantages such as security, transparency, and efficiency. The value of Bitcoin can change over time, similar to the regular currencies, and the need to predict the value can be as important as those in the regular. The prediction can be done by multiple algorithms. The purpose of this research is to compare five algorithms in predicting bitcoin value based on Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE) and Squared Error (R2). The five algorithms compared can model the prediction of changes in the bitcoin cryptocurrency, effectively. Based on the experiment, Random Forest outperformed the other algorithms based on its RMSE and R2 result
Effect of natural pozzolana, pozzolanic sand, and basalt on thermal and mechanical properties of green concrete
Authors: Wassouf Moustafa , Omran Jamal , Kheirbek Ali
Published: November 2024

Green concrete, also known as sustainable concrete, is a building material that aims to reduce environmental impact by using natural, recycled, or sustainable materials in its production. One way to achieve sustainability in concrete is to replace cement with pozzolanic materials, which not only reduces the carbon footprint but also improves the performance of concrete and reduces its cost. This study aims to use natural materials that can partially or completely replace cement and conventional aggregates in concrete mixes. pozzolanic gravel (GPoz) replaced coarse aggregate, basaltic sand (SBas) and pozzolanic (SPoz) replaced fine aggregate, while ground pozzolana (PN) replaced cement. This work focuses on the experimentation and simulation of concrete mixes using the four abovementioned materials. 36 cubes were cast to conduct the thermal conductivity test by direct exposure of concrete samples, where an insulated thermal chamber was designed from thermal bricks, equipped with a heat source from the bottom and an empty space for the tested sample from the top, and then the resistance test on simple pressure was conducted for the cubic samples at the age of 28 days. Pozzolanic aggregate, when used in combination with basalt sand, showed greater thermal resistance compared to conventional concrete. Even with the replacement of 50% of the cement with ground pozzolana, we notice an increase in resistance of more than 11%, but with the replacement of basalt sand with pozzolana sand, we notice an increase in thermal resistance of more than 53%. As for the mechanical properties represented by resistance on simple pressure, we notice an acceptable decrease in resistance when replacing cement with pozzolana, with the exception of mixtures containing aggregates and pozzolana sand together, where replacing 50% of the cement with pozzolana increases the resistance on simple pressure by more than 46.4%.
Mediation and Anti-Mediation
Authors: Possati Luca
Published: November 2024

The paper claims that traditional postphenomenology has not fully acknowledged the significance of breakdowns and anomalies in technology, as it is overly influenced by Heidegger's tool analysis and the dichotomy between ready-to-hand and present-at-hand. This approach means that classical postphenomenology prioritizes the aspects of usage and functionality, dismissing a broken artifact as mere detritus irrelevant to technological mediation. Therefore, to truly grasp the role of breakdowns and anomalies within technological mediation, a shift in the conceptual framework is necessary. Consequently, the paper suggests improving the concept of technological mediation with the idea of immunization, as developed by Sloterdijk and Esposito. This shift in perspective allows us to a) move beyond the Heideggerian dichotomy, b) reassess the preeminence of usage and functionality, and c) recognize the boundaries of technological mediation. The paper refers to some of these boundaries as "anti-mediations," which are cases of unbalanced or excessive mediation. It posits that in the realm of AI, breakdowns and anomalies are not just setbacks but invaluable moments that safeguard against the pitfalls of anti-mediation. This viewpoint significantly enriches our comprehension of AI, spotlighting its role not merely as a tool but as a dynamic participant in shaping the balance between effective mediation and overreach. By recognizing the constructive role of errors and disruptions in AI systems, we gain profound insights into how AI can evolve and be steered towards fostering more meaningful human-technology interactions, steering clear of the risks associated with anti-mediation.
Generative artificial intelligence and collective remembering. The technological mediation of mnemotechnic values
Authors: Matei Stefania
Published: November 2024

This paper shows that generative artificial intelligence is changing how the past is revealed to humans and how humans remember the past by reshaping the ethics of collective remembering and forgetting. Artificial intelligence is changing the nature of collective memory in a process that turns history from an object of media representation into an object of algorithmic performativity. By relying on the framework of postphenomenology, the analysis shows that artificial intelligence makes humans engage with notions of togetherness and boundlessness, gradually substituting issues of authenticity and accuracy as main referential frames in historical knowledge production. Consequentially, artificial intelligence mediates a dialogic version of historical awareness, which makes the past responsive to the distributed actions of human and non-human assemblages. In this process, generative artificial intelligence redefines what it means to be responsible and accountable in preserving, transmitting and promoting historical legacy by putting to work new mnemotechnic values.
Timurlu Devleti’nin İktisadî Yapısı
Authors: BOSTANCI Fatih
Published: November 2024

Ortaçağ Türk-Moğol devletlerinin iktisadî yapısı coğrafi konumları, ticaret yolları üzerindeki stratejik durumları ve toplumlarının ekonomik faaliyetleriyle şekillenmiştir. Bu devletler arasında Altın Orda, İlhanlılar, Çağatay Hanlığı ve Timur Devleti öne çıkmaktadır. Bu eserde Timurlu Devleti'nin 1380-1506 yılları arasındaki iktisadî yapısı incelenmiştir. Timurlu Devleti’nin ekonomik yapısını ele aldığımız bu çalışma giriş, dört bölüm, sonuç ve kaynakçadan oluşmaktadır. Giriş bölümü söz konusu çalışmada kullanılan kaynakların tanımından ibarettir. Çalışmanın İktisadî Yapının Üretim Süreci adlı birinci bölümünde şehir ve köylerde temel üretim faaliyetlerine değinilmiştir. Bu faaliyetler arasında zanaat, madenler ve dokuma ile ziraat ve hayvancılık bulunmaktadır. Çalışmanın Para ve Fiyat başlıklı ikinci bölümünde Timurlular dönemindeki darphaneler, para basımı, para birimleri, para türleri, unvan ve lakaplar ile hükümdarların para politikasına yer verilmiştin Ticaret adlı üçüncü bölüm Timurlu coğrafyasındaki ticarete dair kapsamlı bir çalışmayı konu edinmektedir. Bu bölümde tacirler zümresi, hükümdarların ticaret politikaları, ithalat ve ihracat ile ticaret güzergâhları incelenmiştir. Çalışmanın Maliye Teşkildi adlı dördüncü bölümünde iktisadî yapının idare organizasyonu, devlet gelirinin temel taşını oluşturan vergiler ile vergi memurlarına değinilmiştin Bu eser sayesinde okuyucu, Türkistan coğrafyası dâhil olmak üzere Timurlu Devleti 'nin egemen olduğu bölgelerde iktisadî hayat hakkında kapsamlı ve detaylı bilgi sahibi olacaktır.
The Dependence of CO2 Removal Efficiency on its Injection Speed into Water
Authors: Chen Leixi , Voss Kimberly
Published: November 2024

Scientific research in past decades has come to the consensus that climate change is making drastic alterations to the world we are living in today. Green-house gas emission, such as carbon dioxide (CO2) emission into Earth’s atmosphere through burning fossil fuel, is the root cause of this existential threat to humankind. Research and technological innovations are necessary to alleviate the climate crisis. This has prompted us to conduct research to find viable ways of destroying CO2, such as by breaking the bonds of the CO2 molecules through high-speed collisions. We hypothesized that injecting CO2 into liquid water could destroy the molecular bonds. Further, we investigated how fast the injection speed needs to be for effective CO2 destruction. We used a quantum molecular dynamics (QMD) method to simulate CO2 collisions with liquid water at a variety of speeds. We collected atomic and molecular positions during and after these collisions through numerical simulations. Analysis of these data suggested that more than 80% of CO2 can be destroyed if the injection speed is greater than 20 km/s, while lower injection speed is less effective in breaking up CO2. Our numerical modeling also showed an unexpected result, in that the CO2 destruction process can also produce hydrogen and CO molecules, which are clean and renewable energy sources. These findings may provide a viable path to mitigate CO2 emissions into the atmosphere, contributing to solving the urgent climate crisis.
Análisis del uso de blockchain en auditoría financiera: Impacto en la transparencia, seguridad y eficiencia de los procesos contables. Un estudio en educación superior
Authors: Barreno Arreaga John Javier , Alfaro Rodas Guadalupe Citlalli , Saltos García Pedro Antonio , Striseo Martínez Danica Andrea
Published: November 2024

La eficiencia en los procesos contables es crucial para realizar tareas de manera rápida y precisa, utilizando el mínimo de recursos. Los desafíos actuales incluyen procesos manuales, fragmentación de sistemas, regulaciones complejas y carga administrativa. Blockchain se presenta como una solución innovadora que puede automatizar tareas repetitivas mediante contratos inteligentes, eliminar intermediarios al permitir la verificación y registro directo de transacciones, mejorar la integración de sistemas y proporcionar procesamiento en tiempo real. La implementación de blockchain en los procesos contables implica identificar procesos clave, desarrollar soluciones personalizadas, realizar pruebas exhaustivas y desplegar el sistema con monitoreo continuo. Los beneficios de esta tecnología incluyen la reducción de costos, aumento de la velocidad, mejora de la precisión y liberación de recursos para actividades estratégicas. Sin embargo, su adopción requiere una inversión inicial significativa, capacitación del personal y ajustes para cumplir con regulaciones contables y fiscales. En conclusión, aunque la implementación de blockchain en la contabilidad enfrenta ciertos desafíos, los beneficios en términos de eficiencia, precisión y reducción de costos hacen que esta tecnología sea una solución prometedora para transformar los procesos contables.
Capítulo 1: Cirugía fetal: avances y esperanzas en medicina prenatal
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Ica, Flores Mendoza Ysac Samuel , Muchaypiña Torres Noelia Marypaz ,   Universidad Autónoma de Ica, Melgar Barrantes Yadhira Jimena ,   Universidad Autónoma de Ica, Molina Noa Eveling Lizet ,   Universidad Autónoma de Ica, Flores Raymondi Katheryn Melissa ,   Universidad Autónoma de Ica, Peñaranda Calle César Augusto ,   Universidad Privada San Juan Bautista
Published: November 2024

El objetivo de este capítulo es explorar los avances en cirugía fetal, destacando su impacto en la calidad de vida de los fetos diagnosticados con malformaciones graves. Utilizando una metodología que combina una revisión exhaustiva de la literatura científica y estudios de caso en centros especializados, se analiza la efectividad de las intervenciones quirúrgicas prenatales en condiciones como la espina bífida y las anomalías congénitas. Los resultados demuestran que, aunque estas cirugías son complejas y conllevan riesgos significativos, pueden prevenir discapacidades graves y mejorar las posibilidades de supervivencia del feto. Además, los avances tecnológicos han permitido procedimientos menos invasivos y más seguros. La conclusión subraya la importancia de un enfoque multidisciplinario y la necesidad de un mayor acceso a estas innovaciones para ofrecer esperanza a las familias afectadas. Este capítulo pone de relieve el potencial transformador de la cirugía fetal en la medicina prenatal moderna, desde una perspectiva humanizadora y ética.
Capítulo 2: Social Neuronal Network Graphs Analytics for Marketing
Authors:   Tecnológico Nacional de México, Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores del Oriente del Estado de México, López Razo Benito Samuel , Trejo de la Cruz Nicolas ,   Tecnológico Nacional de México, Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Chimalhuacán, de la O Martínez Víctor Hugo ,   Tecnológico Nacional de México, Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores del Oriente del Estado de México, Limón Carrillo Enrique ,   Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores del Oriente del Estado de México, Cancino Pineda Danahe ,   Tecnológico Nacional de México, Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Chimalhuacán, Gonzalez Contreras Nayely Beatriz ,   Tecnológico Nacional de México, Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Chicoloapan
Published: November 2024

Las estrategias de marketing digital se han convertido en parte esencial para el crecimiento de las empresas que utilizan los datos para generar e identificar patrones de comportamiento de los usuarios dentro de las redes sociales, el uso de modelos de inteligencia artificial permite aplicar algoritmos que obtengan resultados óptimos. En el presente proyecto se muestra el marco de trabajo empleado para las Redes Neuronales Graficas (GNN) aplicado a datos de la red social Equis para identificar clústeres potenciales y las relaciones entre usuarios.
Capítulo 5: Fomento del Desarrollo Integral y Holístico-Humanista en Niños de PreescolarCapítulo 5: Fomento del Desarrollo Integral y Holístico-Humanista en Niños de Preescolar
Authors:   Colegio Aprender para Crecer, Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios, Altamar Narváez Carolina Patricia , García Sánchez Dora Yaneth ,   Secretaría de Educación de Cundinamarca, Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios, Torres Rojas Ingrid Selene ,   Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios
Published: November 2024

Este artículo analiza los resultados de la implementación de estrategias desde el enfoque educativo holístico-humanista, con estudiantes de preescolar del centro educativo "Aprender para Crecer" en Soledad, Atlántico, destacando cómo este modelo pedagógico puede transformar la experiencia de aprendizaje y fomentar el desarrollo integral de los niños. El propósito específico del estudio fue analizar cómo este planteamiento influye en el desarrollo integral de los niños y niñas, considerando aspectos socioemocionales, cognitivos y académicos. La investigación será aborda desde el paradigma critico social con una metodología enfoque cualitativo de investigación acción en el aula, a través de técnicas como la observación directa y el análisis detallado de resultados con ayuda del software Atlas.ti, donde se evalúa los avances en las habilidades socioemocionales, empatía, comunicación emocional, pensamiento crítico, resolución de problemas, creatividad y habilidades lógico-matemáticas subrayando el impacto de este modelo pedagógico en la formación integral de los alumnos. Los hallazgos revelaron que el enfoque holístico-humanista tiene un impacto positivo significativo en el desarrollo de los estudiantes, mostrando mejoras destacables en todas las áreas evaluadas. Este enfoque se distingue por su habilidad para crear un entorno de aprendizaje enriquecedor y estimulante, al combinar métodos tradicionales con nuevas innovaciones, y sugiere una mayor integración de tecnología educativa, mayor participación familiar y proyectos a largo plazo podrían intensificar aún más el aprendizaje y el desarrollo continuo.
Evaluation of the Disaster Preparedness among Residents of Valdefuente, Cabanatuan City, Philippines
Authors: Aniag Joey Albert , Catolico Jenine Zandra , Jacinto Marinela , Mangahas Hazelle Rose , Manianglung Erika Claire , Quizon Ajie , Ramos Vilma , Coloma Jr Gonzalo
Published: November 2024

Disaster preparedness is crucial in ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals and communities in times of emergencies. This study aims to evaluate the level of disaster preparedness among the residents of Valdefuente, Cabanatuan City. The evaluation will be conducted through a survey questionnaire distributed among a representative sample of residents in the community. The questionnaire will assess their knowledge and understanding of different types of disasters, their awareness of the existing disaster response plans and protocols, and their level of preparedness in terms of emergency supplies, evacuation plans, and communication strategies. The findings will provide valuable insights into the current level of disaster preparedness among the residents of Valdefuente, Cabanatuan City. It will identify the strengths and weaknesses in their knowledge, awareness, and preparedness, which can be used to develop targeted interventions and initiatives to enhance their readiness in facing future disasters. Furthermore, it will also contribute to the existing literature on disaster preparedness, particularly in the context of urban communities in the Philippines. It will shed light on the specific challenges and issues faced by the residents of Valdefuente, Cabanatuan City, and offer recommendations for improving their di Ultimately, the evaluation of disaster preparedness among residents of Valdefuente, Cabanatuan City is essential in promoting a culture of resilience and ensuring the safety and well-being of the community in the face of potential disaster preparedness efforts. The residents of Barangay Valdefuente, Cabanatuan City have answered the questionnaire provided by the researchers, the questionnaire contains the question regarding the preparedness among the residents. The researcher used the likert scale to interpret the result, the result revealed that the residents of Barangay Valdefuente are well prepared for the possible disaster that may occur in the community. The residents stated that the barangay provides food assistance, information and safety facilities/evacuation center and other necessities needed.
Šviesos-spalvų pajautos matmenys
Authors: Monginaitė Laima
Published: November 2024

Straipsnyje refleksuojami šviesos-spalvų fenomenai, veikiantys ikiracionaliose žmogaus patirtyse, ieškoma jų esminių požymių. Šviesos-spalvų potyriai atskleidžiami pasitelkus pajautos paradigmą ir fenomenologines intuicijas: tiesioginę-gyvenimo ir eidetinę esmes. Unikali šviesos-spalvų pajauta siejama su dvasinėmis žmogaus gelmėmis, sąmonės nušviečiamu lauku, transcendencijos sklaida, kūrybinėmis jėgomis bei grožio ir sakralumo matmenų atsivėrimu. Pajautai suteikiamas metakategorijos statusas ir integrali savybė apimti visą didžiulį žmogiškų tiesioginių patirčių kontinuumą. Straipsnyje analizuojama M. Heideggerio pajausties samprata, J. Mureikos pajautos konceptas, pateikiami pajautos struktūros lygmenys.Šviesos-spalvų pajauta nusakoma: sąmonės šviesa – kūryba – meilė – grožis – pilnatvė – sakralumas. Ieškant šviesos-spalvų pajautoje švarių duotybių aptinkamos pirminės pasaulio kokybės, stiprus grožio ir šventumos jausmas. Šviesos-spalvų sinkretinė patirtis priskiriama vienam iš pajautos modusų. Daromos išvados: daugiamatė pajautos sandara aprėpia pasąmoningas, sąmoningas ir viršsąmoningas dimensijas bei dalyvauja kuriant vertybes; šviesos-spalvų pajauta ryškiai skleidžiasi juslių, simbolių lygmeniu ir sakralumo pajautime; didžioji dalis šio patyrimo lieka neišsakyta.
Influence of the Western Disturbance on Winter Precipitation: Observations over the Central Himalayas using VHF Radar
Authors: Bhattacharjee Samaresh , Naja Manish , Rawat Kishan Singh , Tripathi Vinod Kumar
Published: November 2024

This study investigates the influence of the Western Disturbance (WD) on atmospheric wind patterns and associated precipitation over the Himalayan region utilizing observations carried out using the ARIES ST Radar (ASTRAD) at Nainital [29.36° N, 79.46° E, 1800 m] during March 2024. The observations reveal that during the WD events, the wind direction was predominantly south westerly/westerly with varying speeds, reaching up to 67 m/s. The HYSPLIT model back-trajectory analysis confirmed that the moisture-laden air masses originated from the Atlantic Ocean. Vertical wind measurements indicated significant atmospheric instability and convection, characterized by updraft and downdraft motions in three distinct height regions between 8 km and 10 km, an updraft between 6 km and 7 km, and another downdraft between 4.5 km and 5 km. The core height region of the subtropical westerly jet (SWJ) embedded in WD and shift in height with maximum wind speed are also identified.
“THE PAST IS IN FRONT OF US”, OR APPROACHING ONE POSSIBLE HISTORY OF BELARUSIAN THEATRE
Authors: Arcimovich Tania
Published: November 2024

The article navigates both the existing models of the Belarusian theatre history, challenging the narratives constructed by Soviet historiography, and the nationally oriented models that emerged during the post-Soviet era. By focusing on the decolonial methodology and performative theory, particularly the bodily approach, the author suggests a reevaluation of key concepts such as “tradition” and “experiment” as the
primary categories for structuring the theatre framework concept. The central argument is that decolonizing the theatre history goes beyond the emancipation of the cultural narrative within the geopolitical binary “centre-periphery”. The issue is more complex, as it involves a mode of imagination including the emancipation/decolonization/decentralization of theatrical production methods. This approach might facilitate the emergence of multiple historical narratives.
UKRAINIAN CULTURAL STUDIES AS A “RISKY PROJECT ”: REVISION OF THE POST-COLONIAL EXPERIENCE
Authors: Mukha Olha , Darmoriz Oksana , Kravchenko Oleksandr , Rybchynska Zoriana , Dovgopolova Oksana , Shevchuk Dmytro
Published: November 2024

The article explores the current state of Ukrainian cultural studies, tracing its origins from the late 1980s and its development within Ukrainian universities and the cultural market, with an emphasis on decolonisation processes. It seeks to validate discussions among representatives of various cultural studies schools (Kharkiv, Kyiv, Odesa, Lviv, Ostroh), offering insights into the challenges and progress in the field. The analysis draws from two key discussions: the Vilnius conference “The Decolonisation of Education and Research in Belarus and Ukraine” (September 2023) and the UAC Lviv event “Culturology as a Risky Project” (December 2023). Despite the establishment of cultural studies following Ukraine obtaining independence in 1991, the field continues to grapple with its objectives in the context of ongoing social and cultural shifts. The article questions whether cultural studies can liberate itself from the legacy of
colonised discourse and speculates on its future trajectory amid decolonisation efforts. By examining political and methodological factors, the authors conclude that Ukrainian cultural studies navigate a complex landscape of evolving educational paradigms and societal expectations, defining the unique experience of the “Culturology project” in Ukraine.
UNIVERSALIST CLAIMS VS. LOCAL PERSPECTIVES: DECOLONISING “ACADEMIC WRITING IN ENGLISH”
Authors: W. Tymowski Andrzej
Published: November 2024

Many scholars and university students whose first language is not English need to write in English to publish in international journals and to attend international conferences. Gatekeepers — editors and conference organizers — screen submissions for linguistic competence but also for adherence to certain internationally accepted norms, such as
writing that is argument-driven rather than descriptive or data-driven. Courses and training sessions I have taught under the general rubric “Academic Writing in English” (AWE) sought to improve students’ chances with international publications and conferences by encouraging them to strengthen their central arguments. While confident of the benefits of AWE instruction, I had an uneasy conscience about its not so hidden universalist claim that forms of AngloAmerican academic inquiry are superior to others. Such claims, coupled with the presumption of their universal applicability, are today being challenged by decolonising critiques. Bluntly put, is Academic Writing in English guilty of neo-colonialism because it recommends hewing to norms developed in the global (north)west? There is more to academic writing in English, of course, than attention to an argument-driven structure. However, it is the promotion of such standards that makes AWE instruction vulnerable to the decolonising critique.
To apply the critique to AWE pedagogy, this article reviews the impact of the decoloniality literature on education and research in Belarus and Ukraine, and highlights resistance in those countries against Russian cultural hegemony. After framing the topic and reviewing the cultural struggle in Belarus and Ukraine, I argue that for Academic Writing in English to be truly beneficial, instruction must be self-critical, allowing and encouraging participants to engage in collective self-reflection to enable informed decisions regarding cultural norms. The focus on Academic Writing in English as taught in Eastern Europe suggests broader comparisons regarding the clash between universalist claims and local perspectives in other regions of the world.
DIALECTICS OF INTERNAL COLONIZATION
Authors: Gornykh Andrei
Published: November 2024

The postcolonial paradigm has evolved through various conceptual advancements, from the anthropological concept of “skin” as the basis of dual oppression based on class and race to the semiotic treatment of “skin” as a social interface constructed in practices of “writing on bodies” and discourses. The decolonization in our region raises a new set of problems. On the one hand, it refers to a complex cultural palimpsest. As a basic text of modernity, we have the colonization of the countryside by the city. But on top of the division of the city and the countryside other dividing lines are superimposed: ethnolinguistic divisions (Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian) and the divisions of imperial and democratic forces. On the other hand, the figure of the Russian colonizer has a specific, neurotic character — a “neurotic view” of its position in the world, the fear of being colonized. And this neurotic fear is displaced from external enemies to internal ones. The Russian Empire, confronting external forces, constantly encounters not only an imaginary enemy, but imperceptibly turns back to itself as a colonized colonizer.
DECOLONIZATION OF HISTORICAL MEMORY IN UKRAINE DURING THE RUSSO-UKRAINIAN WAR: MONUMENTS AND TOPONYMS
Authors: Latysh Yurii
Published: November 2024

The article discusses the politics of memory in Ukraine during the war. The main component of Ukraine’s politics of memory during the war is Decolonization, as a continuation of Decommunization, which began in 2015, and Derussification, which began at the initiative of some local authorities and right-wing activists after the full-scale Russian invasion. Decolonization of memory involves the removal of symbols — names and memorial signs, which are considered markers of Russian imperial policy — from the public space. Ukraine wants to get away from the influence of Russian historiography, to shape its own national historical narrative and politics of memory, connected with the European tradition. The expected result of Decolonization is to destroy any cultural and historical connections between Ukraine and Russia so that no one considers Ukrainians and Russians to be either “one nation” or “brotherly nations.”
I see decolonization as a reactive process to the Russian invasion and Putin’s de-Ukrainianization policy, which had no preconditions in Ukrainian society. The article analyses the destruction or appropriation of Soviet/Russian monuments and the renaming of toponyms. Monuments and toponyms associated with Russia and the USSR, with the beginning of a full-scale invasion, began to be perceived as markers of the invader, with which the empire “branded” its own territory. It is believed that by
destroying them the victim can fight back by breaking historical ties with the aggressor. A key concept used in Ukrainian narratives in the context of Soviet/Russian monuments and toponyms was the cleansing of sacred land desecrated by enemy markings as well as the cancellation of Russian culture and language.
PENCEGAHAN PENYAKIT TB PARU DENGAN KEJADIAN TB PARU ANAK USIA 0-14 TAHUN DI BALAI PENGOBATAN PENYAKIT PARU-PARU PUSKESMAS HUTAIMBARU
Authors: Yusuf Susi Febriani
Published: November 2024

Tuberkulosis paru atau yang biasa disebut TB paru merupakan masalah kesehatan masyarakat yang cukup penting. Permasalahan yang dikaji dalam penelitian ini adalah adakah hubungan antara pengetahuan, sikap, dan perilaku ibu tentang pencegahan penyakit TB paru dengan kejadian TB paru anak usia 0-14 tahun di Puskesmas. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan antara pengetahuan, sikap, dan perilaku ibu tentang pencegahan penyakit TB paru dengan kejadian TB paru anak usia 0-14 tahun di Puskesmas Hutaimbaru. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian observasional analitik dengan pendekatan case control. Variabel dalam penelitian ini variabel bebasnya yaitu pengetahuan, sikap, dan perilaku ibu tentang pencegahan penyakit TB paru, sedangkan variabel terikatnya yaitu kejadian TB paru anak usia 0 -14 tahun. Besar sampel yang diambil sejumlah 58.
Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kuesioner. Data penelitian diperoleh dari data primer berupa hasil wawancara dan data sekunder diperoleh dari dokumen pencatatan dan pelaporan Puskesmas Korelasi chi-square digunakan untuk mencari hubungan dan menguji hipotesis antar kedua variabel. Berdasarkan hasil uji statistik yang diperoleh dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa ada hubungan antara pengetahuan ibu tentang pencegahan penyakit TB paru dengan kejadian TB paru anak usia 0-14 tahun (p= 0,012 dan OR= 8,25), ada hubungan antara sikap ibu tentang pencegahan penyakit TB paru dengan kejadian TB paru anak usia 0-14 tahun (p= 0,015 dan OR= 12,6), ada hubungan antara perilaku ibu tentang pencegahan penyakit TB paru dengan kejadian TB paru anak usia 0-14 tahun (p= 0,044 dan OR= 6,07).
PENGARUH USIA KEHAMILAN DAN PARITAS DENGAN KEJADIAN ABORTUS IMMINENS DI RUMAH SAKIT UMUM DAERAH KOTA PADANGSIDIMPUAN
Authors: Nasution Lisna Khairani , RAMBE NORMA YANTI
Published: November 2024

Abortus imminens adalah abortus tingkat permulaan dan merupakan ancaman terjadinya abortus, ditandai perdarahan pervaginam, ostium uteri masih tertutup dan hasil konsepsi masih baik dalam kandungan. Sebagian besar studi menyatakan kejadian abortus antara 15-20 % dari semua kehamilan. Komplikasi abortus imminens berupa perdarahan atau infeksi yang dapat menyebabkan kematian. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis Pengaruh Usia Kehamilan dan Paritas dengan Kejadian Abortus Imminens di Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Kota Padangsidimpuan. Jenis penelitian ini bersifat studi analitik observasional dengan desain penelitian case control. Sampel kasus dan kontrol dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 100 dengan kriteria inklusi dan ekslusi yang telah ditetapkan. Dari hasil penelitian ini didapatkan bahwa usia kehamilan dan paritas berpengaruh  dengan kejadian abbortus imminens. Hasil analisis regresi logistik menunjukkan faktor yang memiliki pengaruh paling dominan dengan kejadian abortus imminens yaitu paritas dengan nilai OR 6,304. Untuk mencegah terjadinya abortus imminens diharapkan kepada petugas kesehatan khususnya bidan agar lebih meningkatkan ilmu dan keterampilan agar dapat mendeteksi sedini mungkin terjadinya abortus imminens sehingga komplikasi dapat diatasi dengan baik dan dapat memberikan penyuluhan atau konseling kepada ibu hamil mengenai abortus imminens.
Pendalaman Alkitab Sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Perilaku Pergaulan Bebas Remaja Kristen
Authors: L Novri
Published: November 2024

Abstrac: One of the problem that currently faced by the Church is the fall of the Church teenagers into promiscuity. The church needs to answer this problem by seeking the effective ways to prevent the young Christians from falling into immoral actions and being far from Christian ethical principles. The purpose of this research is to remind the church about the dangers of promiscuity that is targeting the young Christians and how the Church strive to build faith through Bible study as an effort to prevent the promiscuous behavior of the Christian teenagers. The method of this research is literature analysis, and the results of this research can be concluded that in terms of analysis the theory of The Bible study can be a way to prevent the promiscuous behavior of the Christian teenagers.Abstrak: Salah satu masalah yang sedang dihadapi oleh Gereja adalah terjerumusnya anak-anak remaja Gereja pada pergaulan bebas. Gereja perlu untuk menjawab persoalan ini dengan mengupayakan cara-cara yang efektif untuk mencegah anak-anak muda Kristen jatuh dalam perbuatan yang tidak bermoral dan jauh dari prinsip etika Kristen. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengingatkan gereja akan bahaya pergaulan bebas yang sedang mengincar anak-anak muda Kristen dan bagaimana Gereja mengupayakan pembinaan iman melalui Pendalaman Alkitab dalam usaha mencegah Perilaku pergaulan bebas remaja Kristen. Metode penelitian ini adalah analisis literatur, dan hasil penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa secara analisis teori pendalam Alkitab dapat menjadi cara dalam upaya Gereja mencegah perilaku pergaulan bebas remaja Kristen.
Epidemiologia e controle da esporotricose felina no Brasil: revisão
Authors: Beatriz Gomes Cerqueira Laura , Campos de Sousa Antônia , Marques da Silva Yasmim , Souza Azeredo Bastos Thiago
Published: November 2024

A esporotricose felina é uma doença emergente no Brasil. Trata-se de uma micose subcutânea, causada por fungo dimórfico que acomete várias espécies, especialmente a felina. Nos animais acometidos, caracteriza-se por lesões cutâneas ulceradas e tendência a disseminação sistêmica e evolução fatal. Animais infectados podem transmitir aos animais sadios, seja eles da mesma espécie ou até mesmo para outra espécie, o que faz dessa doença uma zoonose, já que o ser humano é um dos hospedeiros acidentais. No Brasil, esta doença emergente é de grande importância à saúde pública. O tratamento dessa doença ainda é bastante discutido, além de ser bem complicado, já que por ser um fungo dimórfico ele tem crescimento lento e consequentemente, quando se percebe a presença do agente etiológico, ele já está disseminado. Por isso, é fundamental que informações sobre estudos e pesquisas sejam reunidas, visando compreender melhor a etiologia, o diagnóstico e o controle da doença, com o objetivo de desenvolver estratégias mais eficazes para compreender sua epidemiologia e prevenção.
Precision Prediction of Household Electricity Consumption Through Data-
Driven Model
Authors: Hashmi Sadaf , Jebaraj Solomon , B Patel Utpalkumar , . Bhumika
Published: November 2024

An effective strategy for managing energy and sustainability is the accurate forecasting of
household electricity consumption. A new challenge arises in consumption patterns for traditional
models, which face difficulties in variability and data variety. This study aims to bridge the gap by
proposing a novel technique called the Mountain Gazelle optimizer-driven Malleable Random
Forest technique (MG-MRF), for improving electricity consumption prediction. This has enabled
MG-MRF to model different consumption patterns as well as manage variability in the data. The
study collected extensive datasets from different households, and those datasets had to undergo
preprocessing to ensure integrity. Evaluation results of the approach further underscore the
potential of MG-MRF to give accurate and dependable predictions, consequently allowing
informed decision-making for the consumption of energy. The proposed method outperformed the
traditional models with a prediction accuracy of 98.2%, precision of 94%, recall of 90%, and an
f1-score of 92%. This study emphasizes the importance of adaptive modeling techniques in
understanding and predicting household electricity usage, enabling the development of more
effective energy management strategies. The experimental results advocate and contribute to
sustainable energy practices by raising consumer awareness regarding their electrical
consumption.
Utilization of Language Laboratories in Istima’ Learning at Darul ‘Ulum Islamic University Lamongan
Authors: Evy Nur Rohmawaty  , Abdul Muntaqim Al Anshory  , Nur Hasaniyah  , M Sholih Salimul Uqba  , Khoirotun Ni'mah
Published: November 2024

Language laboratories are considered an effective medium for foreign language learning, facilitating teachers and learners to study more effectively. The modern language laboratories used today represent a new and innovative approach, incorporating various types of media with specific functions. This study aims to analyze the use of language laboratories for Istima' learning, the different tools available in language laboratories, students' perceptions of using language laboratories in Istima' learning, and the challenges or obstacles encountered during the use of language laboratories in Istima' learning. The research was conducted at Darul ‘Ulum Islamic University Lamongan. A qualitative descriptive method was used in this study. Data collection techniques included interviews and questionnaires. The findings of this study indicate that: 1) The tools used in the language laboratory for Istima' learning include earphones, LCD screens, projectors, the internet, Wi-Fi, YouTube, and e-learning platforms; 2) The utilization of language laboratories, media, and learning resources is primarily for delivering content and for evaluation or assignments in Istima' learning; 3) Students' perspectives indicate that the media and learning resources used in the language laboratory positively impact their enthusiasm and engagement in Istima' learning.
Preparing For Tomorrow’s Challenge: Tren Teknologi & Media Dalam Pendidikan Masa Depan
Authors: Rodiah Nasution  , M Sholih Salimul Uqba
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis perkembangan teknologi dan media dalam mempersiapkan pendidikan di masa depan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif untuk mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis fenomena yang berkaitan dengan penggunaan teknologi dan media dalam pendidikan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perkembangan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi telah mengubah cara manusia bekerja, bersosialisasi, belajar, dan bermain. Teknologi pendidikan seperti perangkat lunak pembelajaran, platform online, dan aplikasi mobile telah membuka akses yang luas terhadap sumber belajar yang interaktif, sehingga siswa dapat belajar secara mandiri dan mengembangkan keterampilan yang relevan. Media digital juga memberikan peluang baru untuk menciptakan pengalaman belajar yang lebih menarik melalui penggunaan gamifikasi, simulasi, dan konten multimedia. Namun, penggunaan teknologi dan media dalam pendidikan juga menghadirkan tantangan seperti kesenjangan akses dan kebutuhan untuk mengembangkan keterampilan guru dalam mengintegrasikan teknologi. Implikasi dari penelitian ini adalah perlunya sistem pendidikan yang lebih adaptif dan inovatif dalam memanfaatkan perkembangan teknologi dan media untuk mempersiapkan pendidikan di masa depan.