bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
From Texts to Technology: Employing Content-Based Instruction Approach to Enhance Reading Proficiency and Environmental Consciousness in ESL Engineering Students
Authors:   Dept. of English, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, D Praveen Sam , S Keerthy ,   Independent Researcher, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Published: January 2025

Abstract - Engineering is one of India's most preferred genres in higher education. Technical English language courses are offered to Engineering students in the first and second semesters. The primary objectives of these courses are to prepare learners to handle technical subjects, most of the time discoursed using the English language and to use the language skills appropriately in authentic contexts. Reading is one of the important skills focused on during these courses. This work concentrates on the impact of content related to environmental consciousness as materials for reading instruction on tertiary-level engineering learners in the English as a Second Language (ESL) context. Further, the samples were investigated using a one-group-pretest-post-test design. The t-test for two means was used to statistically analyse the data collected during the survey and the results of the pretest and post-test. As a part of the study, a survey on the impact of Contentbased Instruction (CBI) was conducted, and the survey reflected the effectiveness of the content on the environment in developing reading competence aswell as a medium in realising the importance of environmental consciousness. The survey was performed using a semi-structured interview, and four learner variables were identified, namely- Prior Knowledge, Interest in Environmental Issues, Learning Style, Personal Beliefs and Values This paper presents the pedagogical implications of using content related to the environment and the impact of these materials on learners. This content has been used to improve reading comprehension skills and create awareness of the responsibilities of budding engineers towards the environment.

Ke ywords - Cont en t -Bas e d I ns t r uc t i on, En v i r onme n t a l Con s c i o us n e s s , Re a d i ng Comprehension, Reading Instruction, Panglossian Attitude, Sustainability Education, Learner Variables.
Examining the State of Accreditation for Engineering Programs in India: Insights, Challenges and Future Directions
Authors:   Model Institute of Engineering and Technology, Gupta Ankur , Sawhney Sahil ,   Model Institute of Engineering and Technology, Gupta Adit ,   Model Institute of Education and Research
Published: January 2025

Abstract—The National Board of Accreditation (NBA) offers program level accreditation for the higher technical education space in India. Accreditation by the NBA is a mandatory requirement for program-level expansion and the initiation of new programs. The All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) mandates that all institutions must have 60 percent of their eligible programs accredited by the NBA to receive approval to operate beyond 2024. Given the necessity for institutions to have their programs accredited by the NBA, it would be expected that many institutions would have completed the accreditation process. However, an analysis of the penetration of NBA accreditation across India based on several parameters indicates otherwise. In this paper, we examine the potential reasons for the low penetration of NBA accreditation across institutions and suggest measures to improve the penetration of program-level accreditation moving forward.

Index Terms—Accreditation, Higher Education Institutions, Quality Assurance
Pedagogy of Teaching MEP to Quantity Surveying Students
Authors:   School of Project Management, NICMAR University, Pune, India, Jadhav Tushar , Deshpande Rahul ,   chool of Real Estate and Facilities Management, NICMAR University, Pune, India
Published: January 2025

Abstract: The quantity surveying (QS) candidates are majorly concerned with activities such as quantification & documentation and engineering specifications & costing, among others. The QS candidates must have a comprehensive understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) services, as it accounts for a substantial component of building project. Educating QS candidates on MEP is quite challenging due to involvement of multiple systems and their integration. The present study therefore is an attempt to investigate the various pedagogy used for making the teaching learning process to be more effective. The author proposes an interesting pedagogy of teaching MEP services to QS candidates. The proposed pedagogy is explained in detail by discussing a case study on duct layout. The use of building information modeling (BIM) for quantification and costing of MEP services is also highlighted in this paper. The student feedback on teaching MEP using the proposed pedagogy is specified in this study. This paper provides insights towards making the MEP subject more interesting and easier for QS students.

Keywords :Quantity Surveying; MEP; pedagogy; costing; case study; BIM.
Stifling Human Responsibility? Human Agency and Transcendency in African Spirituality and Cultural Idioms
Authors: Banda Collium
Published: January 2025

This article is an African traditional religious and cultural analysis of human responsibility as expressed in proverbs and idioms that demand human agency and transcendence in chiShona, Zimbabwean isiNdebele, and isiZulu languages. The analysis is done in line with the common spiritual belief that material wealth is a product of spiritual or magical power. The article analyzes selected proverbs and idioms from the three languages that demand or express agency and transcendence. This demand for agency and transcendence is juxtaposed with a religious belief of wealth as a product of spiritual and magical powers. Spiritualizing material wealth promotes a blame syndrome that is detrimental to human responsibility. A framework of human agency and transcendence that promotes human responsibility in African contexts of poverty is proposed. The article aims to contribute with an African response to poverty that promotes human responsibility and avoids a defeatist and escapist reliance on magic and spiritual solutions.
Conceptualising a framework for digitally transforming teacher education in the South African context
Authors: Arek-Bawa Orhe , Reddy Sarasvathie
Published: January 2025

While the COVID-19 pandemic may have been subdued, online learning has come to stay not only because of its numerous advantages but because the digitised global trend continues to unravel. This necessitated a project aimed at understanding how a School of Education (SoE) in South Africa prepares future teachers for the digitised classroom. Since then, diverse aspects of the digital pedagogical practices in the Bachelor of Education programme have been investigated including the digital curricular readiness of the SoE, its e-textbook capabilities, and academics' and students' experiences of digital pedagogy. In this paper, we draw from these empirical findings to conceptualise a framework for shaping educational futures. We employ the Technological, Pedagogical, and Content Knowledge and Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition models to explain the requirements for the digital transformation of teacher education in South Africa. We used a qualitative case study research design to conceptualise an Active Digital Pedagogies framework that academics can employ to develop student teachers for the future workplace. The framework contributes access to quality education for all by guiding policy directions at classroom, institutional, and national higher education system levels.
South African rural high school teachers' experiences of teaching English poetry
Authors: Mbambo Khanyi , Hlabisa Mlungisi Vusumuzi
Published: January 2025

Research suggests a reluctance by teachers to teach poetry in South African English Second Language (ESL) classrooms. The teaching of poetry is shaped by issues such as resources, professional and personal experiences, societal influences, learners' attitudes toward poetry, and professional development opportunities. In this qualitative case study, we aimed to understand ESL teachers' experiences of teaching poetry in rural South African high schools by considering their Pedagogical Content Knowledge and how they align what they know about teaching with what they teach. Data was generated using reflective journals and individual semi-structured interviews from ten purposefully sampled ESL teachers from rural schools. The findings indicate that ESL teachers in rural settings rely heavily on their own personal, professional, or social experiences when teaching poetry, lack ongoing professional development, and do not appear to be aware of effective teaching strategies to teach poetry.
Problems With Waiving the Handing-Over of the Bride in Customary Marriages
Authors: Siyabonga Sibisi
Published: January 2025

In the recent line of decisions on the validity of customary marriages where the bride had not been physically handed over to the groom’s family, courts have repeatedly found that these marriages are valid and that the physical handing-over of the bride had been waived in favour of a symbolic handing-over. The reasoning behind these decisions is that customary law is a flexible legal system that does not always demand all the requirements of a marriage to be complied with. It is observed, in these decisions, that waiver of the handing-over is not based on any agreement to waive the requirement, but rather it is inferred by the court – largely based on the parties’ partial compliance with the requirements, coupled with cohabitation. Not surprisingly, these decisions have received criticism for a number of reasons. The inference of waiver may cause problems with determining the date of the marriage and the requirements for customary marriages, as well as difficulties regarding the choice of matrimonial property system. It may also be discriminatory insofar as cohabitation plays a central role. This article seeks to lead a discussion on these potential problems. Case law is used to demonstrate some of these problems.
LOBOLO, CONSENT AS REQUIREMENTS FOR THE VALIDITY OF A CUSTOMARY MARRIAGE AND THE PROPRIETARY CONSEQUENCES OF A CUSTOMARY MARRIAGE: N v D (2011/3726) [2016] ZAGPJHC 163
Authors: Aubrey Manthwa
Published: January 2025

Section 3(1)(b) of the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998 provides that a customary marriage must be negotiated and celebrated in terms of customary law. In Moropane v Southon ([2014] ZASCA 76), the SCA concluded that “a fact-intensive inquiry” is necessary to determine the meaning of “negotiated and celebrated in terms of customary marriage”. Although negotiations under customary law can often include complex dynamics, delivery of lobolo (bride price) and transfer of the bride were deemed essential for the conclusion of a customary marriage. The SCA argued that section 3(1)(b) of the Recognition Act is clear and unambiguous. Prior to the Act, the requirements for conclusion of a customary marriage were explicit: delivery of lobolo, transfer of the bride, consent of the bride’s father or guardian, consent of the groom’s father or guardian. Section 3(1)(a–b) does not make it clear, lobolo for example, is still a requirement for the validity of a customary marriage. According to Bennett, the omission of lobolo in section 3 indicates that lobolo “is now a contractual accessory to marriage”.The meaning of “negotiated and celebrated” in terms of customary marriage is not the only requirement that has attracted the attention of the Courts. Section 3(1)(a) provides that a customary marriage should be consented to by both parties. It appears that the consent of the families is not required in terms of the Recognition Act. This, however, does not reflect the position of living customary law. Families still play a crucial role in the conclusion of a customary marriage, a role that may affect the validity of a customary marriage. As a result, it is argued that the consent of the parties to a customary marriage should reflect consent in living customary law. A number of questions may arise in relation to the consent requirement. For example, should the proprietary consequences of a marriage be taken into account when determining whether or not a party consented to a customary marriage? Furthermore, can consent of the parties be construed as including the consent of the families to conclude a customary marriage? This note will attempt to answer these questions in light of N v D.
Global Minimum Corporate Tax – Developing Countries Beware
Authors: Thabo Legwaila
Published: January 2025

In July 2021, under the auspices of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the Group of Twenty Countries (the G20), a group of 130 countries reportedly representing more than 90 per cent of global gross domestic products joined in establishing a two-pillared package. This package aims to curb base erosion and profit shifting and ensure that large Multinational enterprises (MNEs) pay taxes where they operate and earn profits. The aim was to add much-needed certainty and stability to the international tax system. Pillar One relocates some MNE profits to the user or market jurisdiction. Pillar Two proposes a global minimum corporate tax which is intended to neutralise the incentives to shift profits based solely on tax outcomes. The author finds that despite its global impact, the global minimum tax has been designed by, and for only a small number of wealthy countries. As a result, the benefits thereof can only be viewed from the perspective of those benefitting countries, before one considers any residual benefits for the unintended participants, the developing countries. This article explores the effects and disadvantages of the proposed minimum tax, with a specific focus on developing countries, and concludes that the benefits of minimum tax for developing countries are not patent, clear, or determinable. The disadvantages of the global minimum tax for developing countries include challenges to fiscal sovereignty, depriving developing countries of the ability to use taxes to compete with developed countries as well as the high cost of implementation. The article explores alternatives to the minimum tax and concludes by proposing various options that developing countries should consider to curb international tax avoidance.
Experiencias de salud mental desde el trabajo con grupos en la residencia universitaria
Authors:   Universidad Politécnica Salesiana, Ecuador, Águila Ribalta Yaima
Published: January 2025

El grupo constituye un ámbito social de vital importancia para nuestro desarrollo personal. La vida está estructurada de forma tal que, desde el comienzo de esta, se participa de estas experiencias vinculares.
El proceso de socialización primaria por ejemplo transcurre en el grupo familiar, que constituye un pilar para adquirir habilidades sociales, el lenguaje, patrones de conducta y todos aquellos aprendizajes asociados a la cultura donde la persona se desenvuelve, que son necesarios para su inserción en los diferentes sistemas sociales.
Synaptic analysis workflow using SEQUIN_v15 v1
Authors: D Sauerbeck Andrew
Published: January 2025

Identification and quantification of synaptic loci is a critically important question for numerous neuroscience experiments. This protocol provides for the analysis of super-resolution images acquired on a Zeiss Airyscan microscope. Endpoints provided by this analysis workflow include identification of synaptic loci, quantification of a third label in the proximity of identified synaptic loci, and localization of identified synaptic loci to labeled neurites. The code described in this protocol can be obtained from https://github.com/KummerLab/SEQUIN .
Gazetecilik Öğrencilerinin Kendi Mesleklerine İlişkin Metaforik Algıları
Authors: Toptaş Serhat
Published: January 2025

Bu araştırma, geleceğin gazeteci adayı olan gazetecilik bölümü öğrencilerinin “gazetecilik” kavramına ilişkin fikirlerini metafor yoluyla ortaya çıkarmak ve öğrencilerin gazetecilik mesleğine bakış açılarının yanı sıra mesleği nasıl algıladıklarını belirlemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubu 2023-2024 eğitim-öğretim yılı bahar döneminde Aksaray Üniversitesi İletişim Fakültesi Gazetecilik Bölümü birinci, ikinci, üçüncü ve dördüncü sınıflarında öğrenim gören 101 gazeteci adayından oluşmaktadır. Çalışmada nitel araştırma yöntemi tercih edilmiş ve çalışmanın uygunluğu açısından olgu bilim deseni kullanılırken, verilerin analizinde ise nitel araştırma desenine uygun olarak içerik analizinden yararlanılmıştır. Bahsi geçen 101 kişiyle yüz yüze görüşme yapılmıştır. Araştırmanın verileri, yarı yapılandırılmış anket tekniği ile toplanmıştır. Adaylardan ürettikleri metaforları açıklamaları, verilen anket sorusunda belirtilmiştir. Çalışmada, gazetecilik kavramına ilişkin ortaya çıkan metaforlar olumlu, olumsuz ve hem olumlu hem de olumsuz olarak üç kategoriye ayrılmıştır. Çalışma ikinci olarak Lakoff ve Johnson’un metafor sınıflandırması olan ontolojik, yönelim ve yapısal metafor teorisi çerçevesinde incelenmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda ontolojik metaforlara rastlanırken yönelim ve yapısal metafora rastlanmamıştır. Adaylar tarafından belirtilen metaforlar sınıf, yaş ve cinsiyet dağılımına göre olumlu, olumsuz veya hem olumlu hem de olumsuz sonuçlar çıkmasına rağmen verilerin genel değerlendirmesinde öğrencilerin mesleklerine karşı daha olumlu bir tutum içinde oldukları sonunca varılmıştır.
Sosyal Medyada Dezenformasyonun Yayılması, Motivasyonları ve Düzeltme Zorlukları Üzerine Bir Araştırma
Authors: Güngör Mustafa , Eşiyok Kader
Published: January 2025

Dezenformasyon, kitle iletişimindeki en önemli sorunlardan biri olma özelliğini sürdürmektedir. Bu sorun özellikle olağanüstü dönemlerde ciddi seviyelere ulaşıp tehlikeli bir hal almaktadır. Türkiye’de 11 ilde yıkıcı etki yapan Kahramanmaraş depreminde de dezenformasyonun büyük zararları ortaya çıkmıştır. Depremin hemen ardından yoğun bir dezenformasyon başladığı için, Dezenformasyonla Mücadele Merkezi ilk ay bültenlerinin yüzde 93’ünü deprem konusundaki hatalı içerikleri düzeltmeye ayırmıştır. Bu çalışma da dezenformasyonla mücadele etmek için yapılan girişimlerin ne kadar başarılı olduğu, sorunsalından hareketle gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışmanın amacı dezenformasyonla mücadele çalışmalarının verimliliğini ortaya koyarak alınabilecek yeni tedbirler için perspektif oluşturmaktır. Çalışmada, Dezenformasyon Bültenleri doküman analizi ile incelenmiş; X platformundaki gönderiler açık içerik analizi ile değerlendirilmiş; dezenformasyonun içeriği ve motivasyonu ise mesaj çözümlemesi yöntemiyle analiz edilmiştir. Çalışma sosyal medyanın dezenformasyondaki ısrarını istatiksel anlamda ortaya koyması, dezenformasyonunun motivasyonunu ve geniş alana yayılmasını göstermesi bakımından önemlidir. Çalışmada örneklem olarak seçilen 39 dezenformasyonun, 45 milyon 808 bin görüntülendiği, içeriklerin yüzde 87 oranında düzeltilmediği ya da silinmediği ve büyük çoğunlukla siyasi motivasyonlarla üretildiği görülmüştür. Sosyal medyanın yanlış bilgiyi düzeltmeme sorunu bir kez daha gözler önüne serilmiştir. Çalışma neticesinde çarpıtılmış bilgilerin düzeltilmesi için yeni ve farklı stratejilere ihtiyaç duyulduğu anlaşılmıştır. Bu konudaki mevcut öneriler sıralandıktan sonra sorunun çözümü için yeni adımlarla ilgili tartışma yapılmıştır.
The Use of Music in Political Communication: A Study on The Election Songs Used by Ruling and Main Opposition Parties in Türkiye’s Local Administration Elections on March 31, 2024
Authors: Ceylan Fatih , Keskin Begüm
Published: January 2025

This study aims to analyze the election songs used in the election campaigns of the mayoral candidates of the Justice and Development Party (AK Parti) and the Republican People's Party (CHP) in İstanbul, Ankara, and İzmir on March 31, 2024, Türkiye’s Local Administrations Elections. The data collected using the case study methodology was analyzed using the content analysis method in the MAXQDA program. The findings showed that both party candidates preferred moving/exuberant songs which appealed to the voters at a high level in their election campaigns. They moderately preferred original election songs, adapted popular songs, and songs conveying socio-psychological messages. They showed a low preference for songs that criticized the policies of the opposition or government, slow or stationary songs, songs promising prosperity, and message-oriented songs. Therefore, there is little possibility for the two parties' candidates to differentiate from each other in the use of music. The results of the similarity analysis revealed that the songs belonging to the same party showed a high level of similarity with each other. In contrast, the songs of different parties showed low similarity. The study implications are helpful for researchers conducting studies on similar issues.
Effect of smoothing of a finite wedge-shaped object on the scattering characteristics of a plane wave. Part І. Solution construction
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Lebedyeva Iryna , Grinchenko Viktor ,   Institute of Hydromechanics NASU, Kyiv, Ukraine, Matsypura Volodymyr ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this work is to construct a numerical analytical solution to the problem of plane wave scattering on a model in the form of a finite wedge-shaped object with a smoothed surface. Such an object is a simplified model of an airplane wing profile. The obtained solution will make it possible to evaluate the influence of the smoothing radius and the conductivity of the smoothing surface on the dispersion characteristics of a plane harmonic wave. This article is the first part of this work. It discusses the method of partial regions, thanks to which it is possible to construct an analytical solution. The peculiarities of applying the method of partial regions specifically to this model of the object are indicated, the application of point wise conjugation of fields on the boundaries of partial regions is considered.
The averaging method for the optimal control problem of a parabolic inclusion with fast-oscillating coefficients on a finite time interval
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Kapustyan Oleksiy , Kasimova Nina ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Sobchuk Valentyn ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Stanzhytskyi Oleksandr ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: January 2025

In this paper we investigate the optimal control problem for a parabolic differential inclusion with rapidly oscillating variables in the finite interval. There are many approaches intended for the investigation of control problems for differential equations and inclusions. Thus, in particular, the asymptotic methods are used fairly extensively. Among these methods, we can especially mention the averaging method, which was mathematically rigorously substantiated by Krylov M.M. and Bogolyubov M.M. The well-known Krasnoselski–Krein theorem and its multi-valued analogue play an essential role for the investigation of the above-mentioned problems. The averaging method was substantiated, in particular, for ordinary differential inclusions, inclusions with partial derivatives, and inclusions with the Hukuhara derivative. When dealing with multi-valued mappings one faces specific problems, such as closedness, convexity of the family of solutions, existence of limit solutions, selection of solutions with given properties, etc. However, the well-developed apparatus of mathematical analysis applied to the study of multi-valued functions makes it possible to apply the averaging method to the optimal control problem described above. Thus, using the averaging method the convergence of optimal controls and optimal trajectories of solutions of the exact problem to optimal control and the trajectory of the averaged problem is proved in the paper.
ASSESSMENT OF SOCIAL AND HYGIENIC FACTORS, THE LEVEL OF HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF MEDICAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Authors: Popov Maksim
Published: January 2025

A healthy young generation is the foundation of Russia's future. The purpose of the study: to assess the socio-hygienic factors, health level and well-being of students of a medical university. The object of the study were 2nd and 5th year students (197 and 125 students, respectively), studying at the medical faculty of the VSMU named after N.N. Burdenko. An author's questionnaire containing 4 blocks of questions was developed. The reliability of differences in the average values ​​of the sum of points was assessed using Student's t-criterion. The resulting generalized assessment shows that, according to the blocks of the questionnaire, the assessed groups of respondents (girls and boys of the 2nd and 5th years) are not included in the high-risk subgroup. Reliable differences in the average group indicators of 2nd and 5th year respondents were revealed only in the groups of girls by the ratio of load and rest (block 1) and health status (block 2). For 2nd-year girls, the average group value of the sum of points for individual indicators for block 1 is 23.6±0.2 points, which is higher than for 5th-year girls (21.9±0.3), so in the 2nd year, the risk for this block of indicators can be considered reliably higher than in the 5th year; for block 2 - 23.4±0.4 points, which is higher than for 5th-year girls (21.8±0.4), so in the 2nd year, the risk for this block of indicators can be considered reliably higher than in the 5th year. Taking into account the obtained results, it is necessary to develop joint preventive programs of medical and educational organizations aimed at informing students on current topics of forming health-preserving behavior with an emphasis on junior students.
Electrical stimulation of the spinal cord: modern possibilities of application in neurorehabilitation
Authors: Galimov Airat R. , Tulyakova Evelina R. , Komkina Elizaveta V. , Kravchenko Elizaveta V. , Alshevskaya Eva D. , Amirova Aidan A. , Penkova Yana Yu. , Birbraer Dina M. , Gallyamova Adilya U. , Kharechko Ekaterina V. , Kochkina Elena S. , Magomedova Khadizhat M. , Aviyan Lolita B. , Kharisova Elina F.
Published: January 2025

Injuries and disorders of the nervous system are a significant public health problem both in Russia and globally. In recent years, significant progress has been made in the development of spinal cord stimulation techniques aimed at restoring lost functions. Epidural (ESCS) and percutaneous (PSCS) spinal cord stimulation are promising approaches capable of improving motor activity and restoring sensitivity in patients with various neurological conditions. As a result of the research search, 3,887 publications were extracted from PubMed/MEDLINE databases and 1,432 publications found using Google Scholar. After the selection procedure, 66 articles were included in the review. Recent studies demonstrate that ESCS and PSCS can improve motor and sensory functions in various neurological diseases, opening up new opportunities to improve the quality of life of patients. Despite the fact that these neuromodulation methods have already proven their effectiveness in improving motor function and restoring sensory feedback, most of the work carried out so far has been in the nature of pilot studies. The successful clinical implementation of both ESCS and PSCS in the field of rehabilitation will require larger and more comprehensive studies, including home trials, to provide convincing evidence of their potential in restorative medicine. In addition, to optimize the effect on the dorsal roots of the spinal cord, it is necessary to improve existing electrode designs for ESCS. In this regard, further work and funding in the field of equipment development, stimulation protocols and scientific research for ESCS and PSCS should become priorities in the near future.
“A Bela e a Fera ou a Ferida Grande Demais”, de Clarice Lispector
Authors: Oliveira Luciene Guimarães de
Published: January 2025

A partir do corpus literário constituído pelos  contos “A Bela e a Fera ou a ferida grande demais”, de Clarice Lispector, “Uma xícara de chá” de Katherine Mansfield,  do conto deencantamento “La Belle et la Bête”, e do filme de Jean Cocteau A Bela e a Fera, articula-se a teoria da transtextualidade, desenvolvida pelo francês Gérard Genette, com o conceito de transcriação, de Haroldo de Campos.
Leituras da Mimese
Authors: Silva Neta Alexandrina Angela da
Published: January 2025

Análise da mimese na obra de Platão e Barthes, a partir de O demônio da teoria, de Antoine Compagnon, de cujas idéias se discorda parcialmente. Associação da subversão/repressão, supostamente inserida na concepção de mimese dessesautores, a um discurso notadamente retórico.
AS RELAÇÕES FAMILIARES NA POESIA DE CARLOS DRUMMOND
Authors: Carvalho Leda Maria Lage
Published: January 2025

A releitura da obra de Carlos Drummond de Andrade proposta nessa pesquisa busca resgatar a história afetivo-familiar dos Drummond de Andrade, a partir dos textos poéticos. Pretende revelar o ente comum presente na pessoa mítica do poeta e suas ligações familiares, sob as vertentes de afeto e solidariedade pesquisadas na obra e em documentos como cartas, diários, depoimentos.
SABEDORIA POÉTICA NO SERTÃO
Authors: Silva Rogério Mosimann da
Published: January 2025

A obra de Guimarães Rosa pode ser lida à luz da noção de “sabedoria poética” de Giambattista Vico. O sertão rosiano é topos dessa sabedoria. A novela “O recado do morro” ilustra esse fato, o qual aponta para a relação entre a literatura e o saber filosófico.
VIDEOPOESIA
Authors: Ferreira Ana Paula
Published: January 2025

Este ensaio pretende construir uma possibilidade de análise de videopoemas tendo em vista os processos de semiose e intersemiose, bem como a poética do tecnológico, possibilitados pelas fricções (Vera Casa Nova) entre as artes – nas formalizações críticas de Roland Barthes.
MÁRIO FAUSTINO
Authors: Chaves Lilia Silvestre
Published: January 2025

O poeta Mário Faustino construiu sua vida como se vivesse emritmo de (auto)biografia. Recolhendo os rastros que obiografado deixou em cartas, fotos, poemas e lembranças decontemporâneos, o texto biográfico – entre ficção e realidade– instaura um diálogo entre teoria, crítica, literatura ehistória.
LEITOR, IMAGEM, FRAGMENTO
Authors: Barbosa Márcio Venício
Published: January 2025

Propõe-se aqui uma leitura de Barthes pela simpatia, pela partilha do mesmo  páthos, que, no caso barthesiano, é o questionamento da linguagem – a do autor ou a do objeto de seu texto –, que o faz sempre modificar seu percurso, buscando, mesmo momentaneamente, expressar-se fora das imposições da Doxa.
ESPAÇOS DE HIPERTEXTO, MÍDIA E CULTURA EM O MEZ DA GRIPPE E OUTROS LIVROS, DE VALÊNCIO XAVIER
Authors: Ferreira Marta da Piedade
Published: January 2025

Este texto busca mostrar em O mez da grippe e outros livros,de Valêncio Xavier, alguns aspectos das apropriações damídia pela narrativa literária, perfazendo uma mesclagemintersemiótica, e a estruturação hipertextual como uma novaforma de estrutura romanesca.
Allegorical and Pamphlet Rhetoric in Petko R. Slaveykov’s Verse Fables and Journalistic Works
Authors: Spassova Andriana
Published: January 2025

The article examines the role of verse fables by Petko R. Slaveykov (1827–1895) in the emergence and development of original literary fables during the Bulgarian National Revival period. It also explores Slaveykov’s journalistic practices and their alignment with contemporary linguistic and ideological trends, reflecting the influence of European thought at the time. Slaveykov’s fables not only conveyed moral principles and Enlightenment ideals but also helped establish an aesthetic foundation for national revivalist education. A significant portion of the article is dedicated to analyzing the allegorical imagery in the humorous-satirical aspects of Slaveykov’s early journalistic work, especially in the newspaper ‘Gayda’ (1863). The analysis includes columns like ‘Greek-Bulgarian Affairs’, ‘Greek Affairs’, and ‘Political View’, highlighting the use of allegorical and pamphleteering rhetoric by Slaveykov as editor-in-chief. Slaveykov skillfully employs figurative language as a strategic tool to engage readers and amplify his messages. His critical and satirical stance targets not only other contemporary periodicals and their editors but, more prominently, the Patriarchate of Constantinople, Greek publications, and supporters of Greek national ideology. In conclusion, the article raises questions about how allegorical language evolved into a form of journalistic jargon, taking on the additional function of serving as a political corrective.
Notes on the Modern Greek Literary Model (From Its Beginnings to the 1930s)
Authors: Christakoudy-Konstantinidou Fotiny
Published: January 2025

This article examines the peculiarities of the modern Greek literary model, spanning from its emergence following the national liberation of 1821 to the transformative period of the 1930s. Particular emphasis is placed on the continuity between folk traditions and modern Greek literature, facilitated by the adoption of the dimotiki language form as the foundation for artistic literary expression. The study explores the interplay of internal and external cultural influences throughout this extended period, highlighting their impact on the aesthetic (self)definition of contemporary Greek literature. A central focus is placed on the developmental framework of national literature proposed by Georgios Theotokas (1905–1966) in his seminal essay “The Free Spirit” (1929).
Cultural Influences and Editorial Messages, or on a "Wonderful Game of Changeable Fate": Observations on the Short Story "Innocent Sinners"
Authors: Ignatov Vladimir
Published: January 2025

The paper attempts to analyze the translated short story “Innocent Sinners” (“Balgarska dnevnitsa”, no 13 & 14, 1857). Its main purpose is to summarize the romantic and didactic messages of the work embodied in the speech and actions of the characters. The cultural influences in the editorial decisions of Danilo Medakovich and Georgi Rakovski have been analysed as well. The ideology and themes represented in the short story are examined in the context of the narrative models that lay the foundations for the appearance of original Bulgarian fiction. The research reveals and contextualizes the moral dimensions of the leading plot (love – duty – unfaithfulness – revenge – forgiveness in death). The conclusion is that despite its modest place in the national literary process, “Innocent Sinners” belongs to “the narrative of brotherhood between neighboring nations” (Nadezhda Alexandrova).
Greek Topoi in the Lyrics of Branko Milkovic and Ivan Lalic, or on the Mediterranean Poetics of Svetlozar Igov
Authors: Mindova Lyudmila
Published: January 2025

The article analyses the work of prominent Serbian poets from the second half of the 20th century in the context of the Mediterranean tradition, referring to and further developing the research concepts and critical intuition of Prof. Svetlozar Igov (1945–2023). Thanks to this prominent translator and scholar of South Slavic literatures, the ideas and poetic imagery from neighbouring Balkan traditions and world culture became firmly established in the Bulgarian cultural space. This research focuses primarily on poets Branko Milkovic (1934–1961) and Ivan Lalic (1931–1996). Their works, translated into Bulgarian, open a unique access to the complex dimensions of the Mediterranean creative spirit. The analysis of source and translated texts lead to the conclusion that, especially with Milkovic and Lalic, Greek topoi appear not only in spatial and historical meanings, but also in vivid symbolism, which turns Hellas and the Mediterranean into metaphors of poetry and the literary world in general.
Dialogues with Audiovisual Archives
Authors: Taurino Giulia
Published: January 2025

This curated section1 explores the state of audiovisual archiving in Europe and North America, emphasizing the dynamic interplay between digitization efforts and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies within traditional archival workflows. Through interviews with archival professionals from key institutions, including the Latvian State Archive of Audiovisual Documents, Institut National de l’Audiovisuel, National Library of Sweden, Austrian Broadcasting Corporation, GBH, and the American Archive of Public Broadcasting, this partial ethnography of audiovisual archives provides insights into the histories, management structures, and mission statements that shape these heritage institutions. The findings reveal that while all institutions share the common aim to preserve audiovisual heritage, differences in their cultural contexts and operational frameworks influence their approaches to digital management and AI implementation. Key challenges identified include funding constraints and the necessity of maintaining archival integrity amidst technological transitions. Each archive’s strategy for integrating AI tools for metadata extraction and content analysis is discussed, highlighting both opportunities and challenges. The study ultimately underscores the importance of balancing traditional archival practices with innovative technological advancements to enhance the accessibility and discoverability of audiovisual collections, ensuring their preservation for future generations while addressing evolving digital landscapes.
Outcome of partial nail avulsion followed by partial matricectomy with 88% phenol in management of ingrown toe nail
Authors: Alauddin Khan M. , Chowdhury Mohammod Abu Hena , Khondker Lubna , Siddiquie Rahmat Ullah , Afroze Dilshad , Alauddin M.
Published: January 2025

Background: Ingrown toenail (onychocryptosis) is a common and painful condition where the toenail grows into the surrounding skin, often causing inflammation, pain, infection and frequent recurrence. The condition most frequently affects the great toe and is common in adolescents and young adults. The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of partial nail avulsion followed by partial matricectomy with phenol (88%) in the management of ingrown toenails of stage 2 and 3.
Methods: This was an observational study and was conducted in the department of dermatology in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib medical university, Dhaka, Bangladesh during the period from April 2023 to May 2024. In total 30 patients both male and female are included in the study. After surgery patients were followed up at 7th and 14th day for wound inspection and 4th and 6th week for post operative complication and then at 3 months interval for recurrence and late complication. Statistical analysis was done by using SPSS (statistical package for social science) version 23 for windows 10.
Results: In our study we found the mean age was 10±6.24 years. The participants, 36.67% had undergone previous surgery. Our results show, the (VAS) with a mean score of 1.8±1.7 on postoperative day 1, 1.2±1.4 on day 2, and 0.2±0.1 by the second postoperative week and the mean healing time was 12.3±3.1 days. We also found, 29 patients were completely recovered and the recurrence of ingrown toenails occurred in 3.3% of cases.
Conclusions: Partial nail avulsion with phenol matricectomy is an effective treatment for ingrown toenails, offering long-term relief with low recurrence rates.
Innovative use of autologous fat grafting and regenerative therapies in the surgical management of dermatological scarring disorders: a systematic review of functional and aesthetic outcomes
Authors: Cevallos Karla Enith Guamán , Pacheco Elizabeth Arellano , Galindo Andres Felipe Santodomingo , Alfonso González Mercado Zeus Edrian Daniel , Gastelum Jorge Luis Rivera , Mora Jeremy Paolo Flores , López Ricardo Uriel Maldonado
Published: January 2025

A systematic strategy was adopted to evaluate efficacy of autologous fat grafting and regenerative therapies such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or stromal vascular fraction (SVF) for the management of dermatological scarring disorders. In methodology, selected databases are PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and Cochrane Library so total of 25 studies were selected involving 2,130 patients with hypertrophic, keloid, or atrophic scars. We conducted meta-analysis and revealed 35% improvement in scar pliability and a 40% enhancement in aesthetic appearance as assessed by validated scales. In functional outcomes such as relief from pain and itching was improved by 68% and patient satisfaction scores increased significantly with minor complications such as transient edema and localized infection reported in 8% of cases. Regenerative potential of fat grafting amplified by PRP and SVF show ability to promote dermal remodeling, angiogenesis and tissue repair. In results, fat-based therapies demonstrated better functional and aesthetic results when compared to traditional treatments and our results highlight more extensive, superior randomized controlled studies are needed to validate effectiveness and improve procedures. We illustrated how autologous fat grafting and regeneration techniques can improve patient satisfaction and results in dermatological scarring.
Veillonella dispar bacteremia in an elderly patient with urothelial carcinoma: a case report and literature review
Authors: Gupta Harshit , El Ayoubi Wassim , Huerta III Nicholas H. , Naqvi Haider A.
Published: January 2025

Veillonella is a genus of Gram-negative anaerobic cocci. Veillonella is typically benign and a normal part of the intestinal and genitourinary flora, however in the presence of certain risk factors such as intravenous drug abuse, malignancy, and immunosuppression, some species belonging to this genus have been reported to cause severe deep-seated infections. Veillonella dispar is one of the three subgroups of Veillonella species associated with deep-seated human infections. V. dispar is reported to be associated with very few diseases, including infective endocarditis, vertebral osteomyelitis, and bacteremia. In this case report, we discuss the case of 89-year-old male with a history of transurethral resection of a bladder tumor who presented with fever, burning micturition, and decreased urine output who was later diagnosed with V. dispar bacteremia during his hospitalization, making it the fifth report of bacteremia in the literature. Additionally, we provide a brief literature review on V. dispar infections in humans.
Role of adipose tissue in people with obesity and its relationship with the appearance of metabolic diseases
Authors: Velastegui Steven M. Suárez , Castro Carmen P. Montes , Perugachi Myrna A. Córdova , Rodríguez Martín I. , Riofrio Gisella G. , Coral Cristhian A. , Chango Carlos A. , Balarezo Lizeth A. Navas
Published: January 2025

The alteration of adipose tissue plays a fundamental role in the appearance of chronic inflammation diseases; insulin resistance, lipid deposition in obese patients. In recent years it has been shown that under the stimulation of adipocytes in stressful situations, their endoplasmic reticulum generates a response that over activates the inflammatory response of adipose tissue and interferes with normal mentalism, generating the secretion of adipokines, affecting the thermogenic pathways of the tissue. adipose, which causes the manifestation of metabolic syndrome. This article summarizes the relationship between adipocyte endoplasmic reticulum and adipose tissue dysfunction in obese patients.
Efficacy of core stability exercises and short foot exercises in patellofemoral pain syndrome: a brief review
Authors: Rajput Poonam , Mehra Suman , Yadav Umesh , Nehra Kiran , Yadav Deepak
Published: January 2025

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common knee problems that disturb function and daily activities. Symptoms of PFPS can develop either slowly or abruptly and pain tends to worsen with activities such as squatting, prolonged sitting, stair climbing, jumping or running. Deficits in neuromuscular control of the core muscles and weakness of foot muscles have been associated with occurrence of PFPS. Physical therapy has got a profound role in treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome patient. Strengthening of the core muscles must have rectified the improper recruitment of the muscles, in order to provide proximal stability, reported that improvement in core muscles could be an effective strategy in the rehabilitation of patients with PFPS. Aim of this review is to find out effect of core stabilization exercises and short foot exercises in patellofemoral pain syndrome. Following electronic databases MEDLINE, PubMed, Cochrane Library and one search engine (google scholar) were searched for literature between 2005 to 2023.
A comprehensive review of the recent adult immunization guidelines by the association of physicians of India
Authors: Dhawan Aditi M. , Desai Anish , Gvalani Aanchal , Anand Sunaina , Das Priyanka
Published: January 2025

This review consolidates the most recent guidelines on adult immunization issued by the Association of Physicians of India (API) in 2024. The guidelines underscore the importance of immunization in adults, particularly considering the growing geriatric population, projected to make 20% of the population by 2050. Key recommendations include the administration of vaccines for influenza, pneumococcus, hepatitis B and herpes zoster, with specific emphasis on high-risk groups such as healthcare workers, the elderly and individuals with chronic conditions. Additionally, the guidelines highlight the necessity of COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters, considering the emergence of new variants. The API guidelines provide a detailed framework for vaccination schedules, prioritizing clarity and practical implementation for healthcare providers managing patients with multiple co-morbidities. By offering a consolidated and evidence-based approach, these guidelines aim to enhance vaccination coverage and protect against vaccine-preventable diseases in the adult population.
Recovery of antioxidant compounds from wine lees using membrane technologies
Authors: Giacobbo Alexandre , Moura Bernardes Andréa , De Pinho Maria Norberta
Published: January 2025

Considering the substantial volume available and the high concentration of antioxidant compounds in wine lees composition, the present work investigated the use of this winemaking by-product as a raw material for the recovery of anthocyanins and other phenolic compounds. This study explores a process that includes an aqueous extraction step of the antioxidant substances from wine lees, followed by microfiltration to remove suspended material, and a nanofiltration step, resulting in a concentrate rich in anthocyanins and other phenolic compounds. The final product consists of an extract concentrated in natural antioxidant compounds with high antioxidant activity and presenting potential to be used in formulations of pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food industries. The process presented is grounded on sustainability, using eco-friendly solvents and clean technologies, aligning with the principles of circular economy and adding value to wine industry by-products.
G.V. Chicherin and the Soviet Foreign Policy in the East Countries
Authors:   Saratov State University, Redchenko D. V.
Published: January 2025

The article is devoted looks and activity of folk commissar on foreign affairs George Vasilievich Chicherin in the field of soviet east policy. On the basis of the archived documents an author exposes or specifies the role of Chicherina in several events 1920-kh, related to becoming and development of relations of Soviet Russia with its east neighbours. Many of these documents are entered in a scientific turn first.