bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
SIGNIFICANCE AND PRACTICAL APPLICABILITY OF APTOPDESHA PRAMANA
Authors: Pooja Yadav , Rajesh Kolarkar
Published: February 2024

Ayurveda, an ancient science renowned for its unique theories and philosophies, is widely recognised for its characteristics that promote a healthy lifestyle. Among the various ayurvedic theories, one of the most prominent is
'Pramana’ or 'Pariksha', which translates to 'Proof'. Pramana encompasses four main types: Aptopdesha,
Pratyaksha, Anumana, and Yukti. Acharya Charak elaborated on these types in the 11th adhyaya of Sutrasthan.
Aptopdesha holds significant importance as it represents an authoritative statement of fact provided by a knowledgeable and trustworthy individual, an 'Apta purush'. Aptopdesha serves as a fundamental source of information
in any scientific discipline. Its role is crucial in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, as well as in
research methodologies. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive review of the utility of Aptopdesha Pramana.
CONCEPT OF DESHA IN AYURVEDIC CLASSICAL TEXTS: AN EFFORTS TO GEOGRAPHICAL MAPPING USING MODERN TECHNIQUES AND DATA
Authors: Ojha Richa , Kumar Yadav Ashutosh , Pandey Bikash Kumar
Published: February 2024

Objectives: This study aims to map each census district of India using the concept and classification of Desha
available in classical Ayurvedic text using modern techniques and tools. Method: Rainfall, as well as Potential
Evapotranspiration data obtained from WRIS (IMD Grid), was mapped using GIS software, and the district wise
average was calculated for the value of the Raster layer obtained by IWD Interpolation and Moisture Index with
the formulae of Thornthwaite and Mather and simplified by Venkat Raman & Krishnan was calculated. Every
district was assigned to a particular class based upon the analogy of Aridity they had using a classification proposed by Reddy & Reddy in 1973. Result & Conclusions: The overall average Moisture Index for India is -3.43,
which placed the country into the class of Anupa Sadharan Desha. At the same time, it has been observed that
approximately 59% of the total geographic areas fall under the class of Jangal and Jangal Sadharan Desha. The
western coastal area, north-eastern states, Suderban and Kaveri Delta, as well as the Himalayan Biosphere region,
form part of Anupa Desha, while Rajasthan to Kutchh falls under the category of Jangal Desha.
A CRITICAL REVIEW ARTICLE ON THE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF VACHADI
GANA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF DYSLIPIDEMIA
Authors: - Dushyant , Sharma Anil
Published: February 2024

Ayurveda is a treasure for humanity. Ancient Acharya very smartly binds all knowledge together into texts. There
is a solution to every problem in ancient classical texts either related to physical health or mental health. Due to a
fast-forward busy lifestyle people suffer from many lifestyle disorders. These disorders can be easily treated with
the help of a proper ancient regimen, but when the condition gets worse there are many drugs, drug formulations,
or groups of drugs which can easily cure the chronic condition. The ancient classical texts like Sushruta Samhita,
Ashtanga Hridya, Brihatnighantu Ratnakar, and Nighantu Adarsha elaborated Vachadi Gana very nicely. According to these classical texts, the drugs under Vachadi Gana have properties like Tikta-Katu Rasa and can treat
Kapha & and Vata-related disease conditions. Dyslipidemia is a condition in which Vata and Kapha both are involved. In the present study, we compile the properties of these drugs and also try to prove their action on
dyslipidemia conceptually.
AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF VAIPADIKA – A CASE STUDY
Authors: S M Sinchana , L M Gnaneswara , - Raghuveer
Published: February 2024

In the realm of Ayurveda, various dermatological conditions are encompassed under the broad term "Kushta."
One specific subtype is Vaipadika Kushta, categorised as a form of Kshudra Kushta, distinguished by the fissuring of both palms (Pani) and soles (Pada), accompanied by intense pain (Teevra Vedana). This manifestation
bears a resemblance to palmoplantar psoriasis in conventional medical terms. In a particular case, a patient had
been grappling with the distressing symptoms of dryness and cracking on both feet for two years. These symptoms were further compounded by slight bleeding and intense itching. The therapeutic approach involved a combination of Raktamokshana (bloodletting), Aragwadha Takradhara (medicated buttermilk pouring), and
Shamanoushadha (palliative medication). Remarkably, within a span of three months, this integrated treatment
regimen yielded significant and positive results for the patient.
A CASE STUDY ON THE PRE-GANGRENOUS STAGE FOLLOWED BY LEECH THERAPY AND AYURVEDA INTERVENTION OF KAISHORE GUGGULU
Authors: Tripathi Namrata , Shrivastav Sanjay
Published: February 2024

Around the world, a lower leg is amputated every 30 seconds due to gangrene. The mortality rate from
diabetic foot gangrene is almost precisely the same as the mortality rate from cancer. When gangrene becomes severe, the only alternative treatments are surgical debridement of the injured tissue (which cannot
be reversed) or amputation of the affected limb. The current case study provides an alternative to conventional medical care for chronic wounds & the gangrenous stage that is not healing correctly: Ayurvedic
medicine (blood purifier and oxygen-sufficiency enhancer). A 60-year-old woman who had developed a
chronic wound which was eventually converting into dry gangrene alongside intense pain was in danger as
she was advised to have her left foot amputated below the knee underwent this trial. The patient's gangrenous great toe was extremely painful (80 mm on a 100 mm visual analogue scale) and had necrosed modifications that smelled bad. Aragvadhadi kashaya & Shatdhaut Ghrita were used as wound dressing since it
is particularly effective at removing necrotizing areas. Leech Therapy or Hirudotherapy, along with
Kishore Guggulu, were used for pain management together to promote healing, oxygen sufficiency & rejuvenation of the skin. Within 25 days, the pain score on a 100 mm visual analogue scale dropped to 0-10
mm, and no more painkillers were needed. Necrotic patches vanished, and the wound healed entirely over
almost eight weeks (2 months)
THE EFFICACY OF LEKHANIYA GANA SIDDHA ANUVASANA BASTI ON PCOS
Authors: Yelane Ankita , Deshmukh Jayshree S. , Yennawar Sandhya
Published: February 2024

Infertility is the failure of a person /couple to conceive after one year of regular sexual attempts without contra-ception. Ayurveda says fertility factors are Ritu, kshetra, ambu and beeja. Any ailments in any of these four fac-tors are causes of infertility. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common cause of chronic anovula-tion associated with hyperandrogenism. PCOS is responsible for more than half of infertility in women. An obese woman suffers mental stress due to obesity, and if she suffers from PCOS, it leads to infertility. At pre-sent, PCOS is treated by hormonal therapy, anti–diabetic, symptomatic treatment and surgical drilling. They may lead to obesity. Herbal medicines, according to Ayurveda, followed by Shodhana karma like ANUVASANA-BASTI, can be a great benefit in PCOS. In Charak Samhita, lekhaniyadashemani, which is a group of 10 drugs, acts by scraping, scratching, or by removal of the excess Doshas. In this regard, the Lekhana drug could be ef-fective in reducing obesity. Considering this view, Lekhaniyagana savasana basti has been selected for treating PCOS. This study focuses on the effect of LEKHANIYAGANA SIDDHA TAILAANUVASANABASTI on PCOS. We have compared the effects of Kuberakshavati and Lekhaniyagana siddha Anuvasana basti on 30 patients for three months. By comparing both the drugs given for PCOS, we have concluded that Shodhanachikitsa, followed by Shamana chikitsa, helps in treating PCOS.
A SINGLE CASE STUDY ON KARNAKANDU W.S.R. TO OTOMYCOSIS
Authors: A V Nijil , M S Harisankar
Published: February 2024

Introduction and Objectives: A case study of a 23-year-old male who complained of itching in his right ear,
associated with ringing sound and blockage, aggravating at night. Examination of the right ear revealed Otomycosis. Methods: The subject who approached Shalakya Tantra, OPD of Krishna Ayurvedic Medical College, Vadodara, was systematically examined, and Kaphahara line of intervention was planned. Results: Symptoms were
reduced entirely, and the external auditory canal was evident after five days of treatment. No recurrence in symptoms was observed in the follow-up period. Conclusion: Karnakandu or otomycosis, is a common ENT disease
affecting hot and humid climates. Along with proper early intervention, the ear must be kept dry as a preventive
measure. A Patient diagnosed with Otomycosis and treated in KAMC SHALAKYA OPD with Avachoornana,
along with Karnadhoopana and internal medication.
AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF TERATOZOOSPERMIA: A SINGLE CASE STUDY
Authors: Swanandesh Joshi Renuka
Published: February 2024

Male infertility is a significant factor in over 40% of infertility cases. This research paper presents a case study of
a 35-year-old Indian labourer working in a steel factory who reported symptoms of Mlan-Shishnata (loss of erection during intercourse), Alpaharsha (reduced sexual desire) along with a history of 4 years without a child. The
patient was diagnosed as Klaibya, a condition characterised by male sexual dysfunction, with teratozoospermia, a
condition involving abnormal sperm morphology. Ayurvedic therapy, specifically Vajikaran chikitsa, was administered to the patient following an Abhyantar Shodhana (bio-cleansing) procedure. The treatment protocol included Koshtha-Shuddhi (purgation) with the decoction of herbal medicines and Yogbasti.
Additionally, the patient received Bastand Vrushya Basti for two months and oral intake of specific Ayurvedic
formulations for three months. The patient's progress was evaluated using the International Index of Erectile
Function and semen analysis before and after three months of treatment. Semen analysis after treatment revealed
that 63% of the patient's sperm exhibited normal morphology, indicating a substantial enhancement compared to
the initial Teratozoospermia condition, along with significant improvement in erectile function, orgasmic function, Sexual desire, Intercourse satisfaction and Overall satisfaction of the individual demonstrating the successful
use of Ayurvedic formulations in treating Klaibya w.s.r.t. teratozoospermia without any reported adverse side effects. This case study underscores the diverse range of Ayurvedic therapy options available for addressing male
infertility disorders.
ANALIZA MEĐUSOBNOG UTICAJA VETROELEKTRANA U JUŽNOM BANATU NA SMANJENJE PROIZVODNJE USLED EFEKTA ZAVETRINE
Authors:   University of Belgrade, School of Electrical Engineering, Obradović Katarina , Džodić Kristina ,   University of Belgrade, School of Electrical Engineering, Đurišić Željko ,   University of Belgrade, School of Electrical Engineering
Published: February 2024

South Banat is recognized as one of the regions with the greatest prerequisite for the wind farm projects in Serbia. In this area, four wind farms have already been built, while several more high-power projects are in the development phase. Due to their small mutual distance, the wake effect becomes prevalent causing significant electricity production reduction of a certain wind farm compared to the case when there are no other wind turbines around. In this paper mutual wake effects of the wind farms in the southern Banat have been analyzed and assessments of the corresponding declines are given. The professional software package WAsP has been used for processing perennial wind measurement data in this area. Generated results can be of the great importance to potential investors as the consequences that wake effect has on power production are studied. Moreover, power systems operators can utilize them for more precise day-ahead production forecast.
PRORAČUN STRUJE METALNOG TROFAZNOG KRATKOG SPOJA NA SN-IZVODU SA PRIKLJUČENIM INDUKCIONIM I SINHRONIM GENERATORIMA – REZULTATI PRORAČUNA
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Technical Sciences Čačak, Serbia, Mijailović Vladica , Ranković Aleksandar ,   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Technical Sciences Čačak, Serbia
Published: February 2024

The paper presents calculation results of the three phase short circuit current on the MV feeder with connected induction (IG) and synchroous (SG) generator using the theorem of superposition. Analyses were performed for 10 kV cable feeder. Mutual influences of connected distributed generators and distribution network were analyzed, with regards to the characteristic values of short circuit current during the periods of higher and lower loads. Rated powers of connected distributed generators were determined under condition that maximum value of operating voltage must not be exceeded at the connection points.
PRORAČUN STRUJE METALNOG TROFAZNOG KRATKOG SPOJA NA SN-IZVODU SA PRIKLJUČENIM INDUKCIONIM I SINHRONIM GENERATORIMA – PREDLOG MODELA
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Technical Sciences Čačak, Serbia, Mijailović Vladica , Ranković Aleksandar ,   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Technical Sciences Čačak, Serbia
Published: February 2024

The main aim of this paper is to calculate three-phase bolted short-circuit currents in the time domain for a radial medium voltage (MV) feeder, which has one induction generator (IG) and one synchronous generator (SG) at different locations. Individual responses of distribution network, IG and SG in case of fault are well known and they differ significantly from each other. In active distribution network short-circuit analysis is usually performing using commercially available software packages due to the complexity of the procedure. By using the mentioned models and the theorem of superposition, fault currents calculation in time domain, for all elements and feeder sections, is demonstrated, with the elementary use of computer. It is shown that, without affecting accuracy some parameters of the elements can be neglected.
PRIMENJIVOST AGILNOG PRISTUPA UPRAVLJANJU PROJEKTIMA NA PROJEKTE ELEKTROPRIVEDNIH TELEKOMUNIKACIONIH I INFORMACIONIH SISTEMA
Authors:   Energoprojekt Entel plc, Belgrade, Serbia, Raković Radoslav
Published: February 2024

New technologies and changeable environment more and more lead to evolution from traditional to agile project management. During 2017 Edition 6th of PMBoK was released. One of the most important new elements within the guide represents particular segment related to Agile Project Management. This approach was applied more than two decades ago to software development projects, but now it has been spread to all other projects. In this paper, basic characteristics of Agile approach as well as possibilities of its application in specific type of projects, electric power utilities' telecomminoication and information system ones are considered
ULOGA ZELENOG IoT U ODRŽIVOJ ENERGETSKOJ PAMETNOJ TRANZICIJI
Authors:   Energoprojekt Entel plc, Belgrade, Serbia, Mandić-Lukić Jasmina , Medin Marko ,   Energoprojekt Entel plc, Belgrade, Serbia, Raković Radoslav ,   Energoprojekt Entel plc, Belgrade, Serbia
Published: February 2024

ntegration of renewable energy sources and optimization of energy use are key drivers of sustainable energy transition and climate change mitigation. The application of modern ICT technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) in the energy sector contributes to improving energy efficiency, increasing the share of renewable energy sources and reducing the impact of energy use on the environment. It should be reminded that IoT also consumes energy, contributes to toxic pollution and e-waste. That is why the green IoT is seen as a future that is environmentally friendly. To achieve this, various measures need to be taken to reduce CO2 emissions and to conserve resources and to use efficient energy use techniques. All devices such as computers, communications, sensors, cloud computing and the Internet contribute to the transition to green - environmentally friendly IoT. The paper presents green IoT technologies, as well as the challenge for their application.
JEDNA FAZA PROŠIRENjA MULTISERVISNE IP MPLS MREŽE EPS-a
Authors:   Public Enterprise „Elektroprivreda Srbije“, Lalović Danilo , Vukićević Vesna ,   Public Enterprise „Elektroprivreda Srbije“, Vukadinović Ivan ,   Public Enterprise „Elektroprivreda Srbije“, Stanišić Vigor ,   Public Enterprise „Elektroprivreda Srbije“, Mitrović Zlatko ,   Public Enterprise „Elektroprivreda Srbije“, Vukadinović Radoš ,   JP Electrodistibution of Serbia, Jevtić Miodrag , Mitić Dalibor
Published: February 2024

Multiservice IP MPLS network is further extended in aggregation and access part based on requirements of technical and business systems for connecting new facilities and implementation of services. The concept of forwarding complete traffic originated from facilities connected to optical network through IP MPLS network and migration of services from SDH network to IP MPLS network is being applied. The article presents tha last phase of realization of network upgrade. Implemented solutions are described providng examples оf network extension implemented in case of certain facilities.
BEZBEDNOSNI ASPEKTI TELEZAŠTITNIH UREĐAJA U OKVIRU RADA PO STANDARDU IEC 61850
Authors:   Institute Mihailo Pupin, Belgrade, Serbia, Kabović Milenko , Kabović Anka ,   Institute Mihailo Pupin, Belgrade, Serbia, Boštjančič – Rakas Slavica ,   Institute Mihailo Pupin, Belgrade, Serbia, Timčenko Valentina ,   Institute Mihailo Pupin, Belgrade, Serbia, Gajica Jovanka ,   Institute Mihailo Pupin, Belgrade, Serbia
Published: February 2024

This paper discusses the security of IEC 61850-based teleprotection devices with GOOSE protocol for the transmission of protection commands. The architecture of the central processor unit of the teleprotection device is presented and a brief overview of the IEC 61850 standard as well as the basic characteristics of GOOSE messages are given. The security aspects of the teleprotection device are described, as well as GOOSE protocol attacks. Finally, IEC 62351 and IEEE 1686 standards are described, which are intended to improve safety in automation systems within the power system and to establish the basic security requirements and characteristics of intelligent electronic devices, such as the described teleprotectiоn device.
PRIMENA SAVREMENIH PROCESORSKIH ARHITEKTURA U REALIZACIJI CENTRALNE JEDINICE TELEZAŠTITNOG UREĐAJA
Authors:   Institute Mihailo Pupin, Belgrade, Serbia, Čelebić Vladimir , Salom Iva ,   Institute Mihailo Pupin, Belgrade, Serbia, Novaković Jovana ,   Institute Mihailo Pupin, Belgrade, Serbia, Kabović Anka ,   Institute Mihailo Pupin, Belgrade, Serbia, Kabović Milenko ,   Institute Mihailo Pupin, Belgrade, Serbia, Mitrović Srđan ,   JSC ELEKTROMREZA SERBIA
Published: February 2024

The paper discusses possible applications of teleprotection devices, which result primarily from the introduction of Ethernet communication technology and the development of the IEC 61850 standard. The connection possibilities that can be realized with modern teleprotection devices are presented. Special emphasis is placed on the realization of the requirements implemented in the IEC 61850 standard. The architecture of the central processing unit of the teleprotection device is presented, which enables the realization of complex processor tasks in real time
SISTEMI INTELIGENTNOG PREDIKTIVNOG ODRŽAVANjA U ELEKTROPRIVREDI
Authors:   JP Electric Power Industry of Serbia, Marković-Petrović Jasna , Stojanović Mirjana ,   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering
Published: February 2024

The development of information and communication technologies in the field of monitoring technical and technological systems enables the collection of a large amount of data related to maintenance assets. Due to the large amount of data and limited time for their analysis, there was a need to replace conventional, human- dependent methods with intelligent early fault diagnosis systems and, consequently, to apply machine learning methods to support the maintenance function. The application of machine learning algorithms in the concept of predictive maintenance leads to a new strategy Intelligent Predictive Maintenance - IPdM and the concept of Maintenance 4.0. This strategy contributes to determining the optimal equipment maintenance period, shortening downtime, increasing system efficiency, and reducing maintenance costs. The paper first presents the strategy concepts and architecture of intelligent predictive maintenance systems. Further, paper provides implementation guidelines and implementation risk analysis. Finally, literature examples of intelligent predictive maintenance strategy application in electric power systems are presented.
IKT INFRASTRUKTURA CENTRA ZA NADZOR I DIJAGNOSTIKU
Authors:   Electrical Engineering Institute “Nikola Tesla”, University of Belgrade, Miladinović Nikola , Polužanski Vladimir ,   Electrical Engineering Institute “Nikola Tesla”, University of Belgrade, Krstić Ivana ,   Electrical Engineering Institute “Nikola Tesla”, University of Belgrade, Bogojević Dragan ,   JP Electric Power Industry of Serbia, Mitrović Zlatko ,   JP Electric Power Industry of Serbia, Šiljkut Vladimir ,   JP Electric Power Industry of Serbia, Nikolić Dragan ,   Elektrodistribucija Srbije Ltd. Belgrade, Serbia
Published: February 2024

he paper describes the ICT infrastructure of the monitoring and diagnostics center of power equipment. The CND information system consists of three system environments (Production, Test and Development) that have the appropriate purpose. The production environment of the CND information system consists of two parts in physically remote locations, connected into a single logical entity by establishing a secure communication connection that is realized through the optical infrastructure. The production environment is integrated into the domain infrastructure of PE EPS and its purpose is the operational work of users of the CND information system. The server infrastructure of the Production environment includes the application server, file server and database server. The application part of the CND information system which consists of applications for data entry, search, processing and review for generators and power transformers is installed on the application server, as well as monitoring system application software. The file server is used for data exchange between the CND information system and technical systems of interest (SCADA, PROTIS, monitoring systems, etc.). The CND information system database is located on the database server where the appropriate database management system is installed. It was estimated that the database is a critical component of the CND information system to which one of the high-availability technologies should be applied, so the decision was made to be an AlwaysOnFailover configuration with two identical servers.
Анализ прочности болтового крепления тягового электродвигателя трамвайного вагона с боковым подвесом привода
Authors: Сукиасов Владимир Георгиевич , Федоров Сергей Васильевич , Панкратов Андрей Васильевич
Published: February 2024

Исследуется проблема прочности болтового крепления тягового электродвигателя (ТЭД) при его боковом размещении на тележке трамвайного вагона. Такое размещение создает неблагоприятные условия восприятия болтами действующих нагрузок, что требует детального рассмотрения особенностей напряженного состояния болтов. Построены геометрические модели ТЭД и при-мыкающих фрагментов тележки, а также сборка на их основе с целью изучения совместного деформирования внешней нагрузкой. Подготовка расчетной модели включает также конечноэлементную дискретизацию, задание свойств материалов и способов фиксации компонентов. Для описания взаимодействия ТЭД с опорны-ми поверхностями тележки использованы условия одностороннего контакта; наличие креплений моделируется посредством предусмотренных для этой цели соединителей, с указанием геометрических параметров болтов и величины пред-варительной затяжки, что позволяет имитировать условия работы болтовых со-единений. Выполнен численный анализ модели в условиях воздействия постоян-ной и переменной нагрузки. При этом постоянная нагрузка на болты обусловлена их предварительной затяжкой, а также весом ТЭД; переменная нагрузка связана с динамикой движения тележки по рельсовому пути, когда возможны значительные ускорения. На основе вычисленных значений силовых факторов в соединителях рассчитаны параметры напряженного состояния крепежных болтов. Установлено, что наибольшие напряжения испытывает болт крепления ТЭД к нижней горизонтальной опоре, на удалении от центра тяжести. Показано, что в условиях эксплуатационных воздействий существует опасность разрушения болтов по причине несоответствия требованиям прочности. По итогам исследования рекомендованы меры по снижению негативного влияния внешних нагрузок на условия работы элементов креплений.
SEX EDUCATION FOR SMART POPULATION
Authors: Fivi Elvira
Published: February 2024

Poverty and human security are domestic problems that occur in many countries. This caused by the population continuing to increase and not being optimal in suppressing the population which increase every minute. Sex education is one of the solutions to reduce the population and explain that premarital sexual behavior continues to increase from year to year. For instance, the emergence of unwanted pregnancies, abortions, dropping out of school, and contracting non-communicable diseases. This study aims to examine the sex education for smart population to enriching human security and reduction the poverty. Due to the fact that such education would seek to empower people to make the right decisions with correct information on anatomy, contraception, and disease identification and prevention. The intended effects of the intervention include prevention of unintended births, prevention of AIDs and sexually transmitted diseases, and the prevention of overpopulation which can cause hunger and it will happen eventually in malnutrition everywhere.
CORRECTION BY ANTIOXIDANTS OF OXIDATIVE ACTIVITY IN AN EXPERIMENTAL MODEL OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE
Authors: Hayrapetyan Narine K. , Badalyan Irina A.
Published: February 2024

The advantage of the reserpine model in the development of parkinsonian syndrome in experimental animals was shown: symptoms appeared as early as 2 h after reserpine administration and persisted for up to 3 days. Injection of reserpine at a dose of 3 mg/kg, quite clearly influenced behaviour. Significant changes in biochemical indicators, markers of oxidative stress, accompanying disorders of motor functions of experimental animals were revealed. The possibility of correcting the pathology with the help of some agents of antioxidant nature has been shown. Despite the lack of clarity regarding the efficacy of succinate, tocopherol, the study showed that the use of goji berries significantly reduces the risk of Parkinson's disease.
ASSESSMENT OF THE BIODESTRUCTION OF SOME POLYMERIC COMPOSITE MATERIALS USED IN HOUSEHOLD
Authors: Margaryan Lusine V. , Matevosyan Ruzanna E. , Eloyan Inessa M. , Shahazizyan Iren V. , Sargsyan Margarita R. , Nanagulyan Siranush G.
Published: February 2024

In this research, we investigated the impact of micromycetes on polyethylene bags used for household waste disposal and packaging, plastic bottles, as well as bags designed for everyday use and food storage. As a result of mycological studies of soil samples 17 species of microscopic fungi belonging to 7 genera were isolated and identified: Alternaria, Aspergillus, Cladosporium, Fusarium, Mucor, Penicillium, Rhizopus. It should be noted that the major part of species (13) belongs to the Ascomycota. Mucoromycota division is represented by 4 species. The taxonomic analysis of the mycobiota of the studied soil samples revealed that the most common genera in the samples were Penicillium and Aspergillus. This research provided the biodestruction potential of the studied polymer materials and has been observed that the duration of biodegradation can be influenced by changes in environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity and certain growth factors. Not all species of fungi growing on polymer materials are true destructors capable of using the material itself or its components as an energy source. The degradation of materials is not only attributed to a single specific species but rather to a complex interplay of various species of micromycetes.
On the Macroeconomic Determinants of Foreign Investor Participation in the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya
Authors:   Koitaleel Samoei University College (A Constituent College of the University of Nairobi), Koskei Loice
Published: February 2024

The participation of foreign investors in a country's securities market plays a crucial role in the growth of any country. Kenya has continued to experience volatility of foreign investor flows leading to instability in the financial market. The study aimed to identify the macroeconomic determinants, which have a significant effect on foreign investor participation in Kenya. Secondary monthly data for the period January 2020 to December 2023 was extracted from the Central Bank of Kenya, Capital Markets Authority, and Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. The multiple regression model with the assistance of SPSS software was employed to analyze data. Findings revealed that the inflation rate, exchange rate, and GDP growth rate had a negative and statistically significant effect on the participation of foreign investors as illustrated by P-values of 0.001, 0.032, and 0.05 respectively, which are less than 0.05. The results inferred that the inflation rate, exchange rate, and GDP growth rate affect the participation of foreign investors at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Interest rate as measured by the 365-day Treasury bill rate had a positive and statistically insignificant effect on the participation of foreign investors as presented by a P-value of 0.107. The results implied that changes in Treasury bill rates do not affect the participation of foreign investors at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The notable fluctuations in currency rates and their volatility, along with the impact of inflation on foreign portfolio inflows, underscore the crucial role played by monetary policy. This should be accomplished by stabilizing the value of the Kenyan shilling. Maintaining the stability of the value of the shilling is crucial to boosting the participation of foreign investors.
Integrated Training Plan for Youth Soccer Players: Focus on SABC
Authors: Ardiansyah Anas , Sumaryanto Sumaryanto , Komarudin Komarudin , Sabillah Muhamad Ichsan , Rusdin Rusdin , Irawan Ewan , Anhar Anhar
Published: February 2024

Structured and effective physical training is the primary key to unlocking their full potential on the field. SABC can help young football players improve their reaction speed to on-field situations, enhance ball control with greater accuracy and effectiveness, and make more precise and timely passing decisions. Furthermore, it helps improve the ability to create goal-scoring opportunities and enhance high-speed running and dribbling skills, enabling them to attack the opponent's defense more effectively. This research aimed to design an integrated training program focused on Speed, Agility, Balance, and Coordination. The study's respondents consisted of 30 young football players aged 15.5 ± 0.5 years. The experimental training program was conducted twice a week for 12 weeks, with initial and final measurements taken. This training included various exercises focused on Speed, Agility, Balance, and Coordination. The data analysis results indicated that the SABC training had a significantly positive impact on player skill improvement. The discussion concludes that a holistic approach to football training, considering Speed, Agility, Balance, and Coordination, is an effective approach to enhancing the quality of young football players. This training program helps develop more comprehensive and high-quality players in various aspects of the game. The findings of this research have important practical implications for coaches, football organizations, and young players looking to improve their SABC skills. In future research, there may be room to further understand the role of each aspect of SABC in improving the performance of young football players.
Keywords: Performance improvement; Speed; Agility; Balance; Coordination.
Analisis Perilaku Konsumtif Terhadap Daya Beli Saat Flash Sale Shopee
Authors: Ifahmuzda Muzdalifah , Purnomo Agus
Published: February 2024

Advances in information technology cause changes in all aspects of life, one of which is in the aspect of trade, buying and selling trade can be done online, one of the online shopping media is shopee. The purpose of this study is to analyze consumptive behavior towards purchasing power during shopee flash sales. The type of research used is a qualitative approach with primary and secondary data sources with three active shopee user speakers, using data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews and documentation. And using data analysis techniques in the form of descriptive data analysis techniques. Keywords—Consumen Behavior, Purchasing Power, Flash Sale Shopee Kemajuan teknologi informasi menyebabkan perubahan pada semua aspek kehidupan salah satunya dalam aspek perdagangan, perdagangan jual beli dapat dilakukan secara online salah satu media belanja online adalah shopee. Tujuan peneletian ini adalah untuk menganlisis perilaku konsumtif terhadap daya beli saat flash sale shopee. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan yaitu pendekatan kualitatif dengan sumber data primer dan sekunder dengan tiga orang narasumber pengguna shopee aktif, dengan menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data berupa observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Dan menggunakan teknik analisis data berupa teknik analisis data deskriptif Kata kunci— Perilaku Konsumtif, Daya Beli, Flash Sale Shopee
Pengaruh Kepemimpinan Transformasional, Motivasi Kerja dan Komitmen Organisasi terhadap Kinerja Karyawan PT. Swabina Gatra Gresik
Authors: Afif Muhammad , Dewi Ana Rustika
Published: February 2024

AbstractThis study aims to determine the effect of transformational leadership, work motivation and organizational commitment on employee performance at PT. Swabina Gatra Gresik. This research is a quantitative study, the population in this study are employees of PT. Swabina Gatra Gresik, totaling 103. The samples in the study were all respondents using saturated sampling techniques and data analysis techniques used, namely validity, reliability, classical assumption tests, multiple linear regression analysis, R2 coefficient of determination test, F test and t test. Based on the results of this study indicate that transformational leadership has a significant effect on employee performance, work motivation has a significant effect on employee performance, organizational commitment has a significant effect on employee performance at PT. Swabina Gatra Gresik. Transformational leadership, work motivation and organizational commitment have a significant effect on employee performance at PT. Swabina Gatra Gresik. The results of the study show that there is a dominant influence on employee performance at PT. Swabina Gatra Gresik is organizational commitment. Keywords: transformational leadership, work motivation, organizational commitment, employee performanceAbstraksiPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kepemimpinan transformasional, motivasi kerja dan komitmen organisasi terhadap kinerja karyawan pada PT. Swabina Gatra Gresik. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif, populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah karyawan PT. Swabina Gatra Gresik yang berjumlah 103. Sampel pada penelitian seluruh responden dengan teknik pengambilan sampling jenuh dan teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu uji validitas, reliabilitas, uji asumsi klasik, analisis regresi linear berganda, uji koefisien determinasi R2, uji F dan uji t. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kepemimpinan transformasional berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan, motivasi kerja berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan, komitmen organisasi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan pada PT. Swabina Gatra Gresik. Kepemimpinan transformasional, motivasi kerja dan komitmen organisasi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan pada PT. Swabina Gatra Gresik. Hasil penelitian terdapat pengaruh dominan terhadap kinerja karyawan pada PT. Swabina Gatra Gresik yaitu komitmen organisasi.Kata Kunci: kepemimpinan transformasional, motivasi kerja, komitmen organisasi, kinerja karyawan
Does Zamboanga Chavacano have its Own Idiomatic Expressions? A Preliminary Analysis
Authors:   Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology, the Philippines, De Castro Gefilloyd L.
Published: February 2024

A lexifier contributes largely to the vocabulary of pidgin and creole languages, while the substrates or adstrates influence their grammar (Crowley 1997); however, evidence that accounts for idiomatic expressions is relatively scanty and shows that idioms are likely to be adopted from the lexifier, especially if the pidgin or creole maintains contact with its lexifier (Todd and Mühlhäusler 1978). Until now, no study has addressed the idiomatic expressions in Zamboanga Chavacano (ZC), an active Spanish-based creole language in the Philippines. Hence, this paper accounts for idiomatic expressions in ZC through their contrast with the lexifier, and draws on discussions with speakers of the adstrates. Grounded in my preliminary analysis, I note that ZC has a number of idiomatic expressions unique to the language, and hence not adopted from the lexifier nor from any of the adstrates. These idiomatic expressions are culturally related, reflecting the lifeworlds of the speakers. Other idiomatic expressions show mixed adaptation in that, while many of the expressions are Spanish-lexified, the meaning is adopted from adstrates in view of the fact that there continues to be language contact between ZC and these adstrates. Body parts, food, and animals, among others, are used in the idiomatic expressions.
Aspects of Urban Ethnography in Greece, 1960-2020. The View from Folklore
Authors:   National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece, Kouzas Georgios
Published: February 2024

This paper aims to describe urban folklore studies in Greece during the 20th century, through an ethnography of the field. I focus particularly on the 1950s and 1960s, because these decades were crucial for the field of urban folklore. Hundreds of thousands of internal migrants from various areas of Greece, and from outside of the country, have swarmed towards Greeceâ€™s major urban centres, thus spurring the gradual development of peculiar and at times incomplete urbanization. In this framework, we examine the significance of holistic research in urban space from a perspective of folkloristics, the significance of the ethnographic method introduced by Dimitrios Loukatos that influenced the field of urban folklore in Greece, and the relations of cooperation between folkloristics and social and cultural anthropology with regards to urban space. In addition to discussing the history of the science of folklore, I focus on research methodology and a framework of examining a context locally. More specifically, regarding research methodology, modern folklorists introduced the â€˜ethnographic methodâ€™ of social phenomena research, i.e., examination through field ethnographic research at a particular space and time, and in this case, the urban center. This contribution was slightly significant as it differentiates folk research from the previous method based on lemmata, which examined phenomena within time and not contemporarily, in the present. Finally, we analyze the ethnographic method, a methodological approach which today is the most common approach in Greek folklore studies. This research methodology is predicated on the following; field research (participant observation, semi-structured questions, life narrations, focus groups, etc.), archival research, and literary testimonies under certain conditions, mainly at times when we refer to the urban folklore of the past. Here, we also act to support the opinion that an approach that is exclusively based on archival or literary material and that does not take into account field research is unilateral and not complete.
Management of Language Boundaries: Autoethnography by a Documentary Film about an Arvanitika Language Community in Greece
Authors:   Hellenic Open University, Greece, Botsi Elena
Published: February 2024

Arvanitika is a threatened language that is spoken in very few areas of Greece. Greece's Arvanitika -speaking communities, scattered in suburban areas, mainly in southern mainland and island Greece. These were founded in the Late Middle Ages during the Byzantine and Frankish conquest of Ottoman rule in the Southern Balkans, and merged with the new Greek nation by virtue of the Greek Orthodox faith and the struggle for liberation toward the Turks. Arvanitika is a branch of the South Albanian Tosk dialect characterized by a phenomenon of pidginization from Greek of various historical periods. During the period of language isolation, language contact with the official Albanian language was followed by massive Albanian migration to Greece in the early 1990s. The era of Albanian immigration finds the Arvanitika language, a low-status language, in a phase of linguistic change and transition from bilingual (Arvanitika-Greek) to the monolingual (Greek) situation mainly by the younger generations, where the Arvanitika communities remain in a phase of urbanization. The need to delineate the Arvanitika language from the official Albanian language and the negotiation of their ethnic identity leads the Arvanitika-speakers to a symbolic affirmation of difference between the two languages. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in language recording and salvage, especially at the folklore level with the revival of traditions. The present paper is a linguistic autoethnography that focuses on the participation of the referent person in a documentary film about an Arvanitika village, in which she plays a dual role, that of the researcher, and as well as of the indigenous community member, in attempting to negotiate between science and domestic linguistic ideologies.
Term-Phraseological Units in Professionally Oriented Texts: Semantic and Structural Peculiarities (On the Material of LSP Insurance)
Authors:   Moscow City University, Russia, Monakhova Elena ,   Peopleâ€™s Friendship University of Russia, Russia, Yurieva Elena ,   Moscow City University, Russia
Published: February 2024

Political and social transformations have led to changes in lexical systems of national languages, which respond vividly to the emergent needs of society. The loss by special lexical units (terms) of their terminological exclusiveness, and their transition into the sphere of general use, indicates human involvement in economic, political, social, and other spheres, and the human dependence on current processes. Owing to a constant and continuous exchange between language for general purposes and language for specific purposes, and one which is bidirectional, the transition of word combinations and phraseological units into the sphere of special use has culminated in a process of determinism. Here, terminological units, for instance, LSP units, have begun to become widely used in language for general purposes. The active penetration of phraseology into the professional sphere of communication has encouraged linguists to conduct respective work in this field. One such aspect of phraseological unit study is their functioning in professional spheres, whereby scientists widely consider and discuss the problem of origin and use of term-phraseological units. Considering the complex nature of phraseological phrases and the fact that, initially, these units belong to general literary language, these units have been labelled term-phraseological units, as they are used in a terminological context, and thus form a second, terminological meaning. Such a phenomenon emerges from the generality of laws, and the functioning of terminological and commonly used vocabulary, yet also by the desire to identify word-forming features of terminology. Therefore, we see a need to discuss the theoretical underpinnings of semantic processes that underlie the formation of terminological meaning in phraseological units, the identification of semantic-nominative features of phraseological terms, and their differences to phraseological units of language for general purposes. The paper focuses on the complexity of the mutual penetration and influence of terminological and phraseological systems of the English language. The paper reveals the current patterns in viewing language units across various fields of knowledge, and evidences the fact that insurance terms are gaining higher social significance, more so as a greater number of people are involving themselves in this field of activity.
Language and Intercultural Communication
Authors:   University Tahri Mohamed BÃ©char, Algeria, Guessabi Fatiha
Published: February 2024

Culture is defined as the body of knowledge and behavior that characterizes a human society, or more generally a human group within a society. Language is probably the best way of conveying a culture, both oral and written, in human societies. Language, written or oral, plays an essential role in the development of a form of social knowledge, such as common-sense thought, socially developed and shared by members of the same social or cultural characteristics. This common knowledge is sometimes called social representation. Through language, we assimilate culture, perpetuate it, or transform it. Nevertheless, like every language, each culture implements a specific apparatus of symbols with which each society identifies. Different languages are necessary in order to preserve fields such as culture; heritage and getting people from different cultures to dialogue may require intercultural mediation. These intercultural communications can be regarded as translation. Therefore, the relationship between language and culture is rather complex. Our article will discuss the relation between language and culture in intercultural communication, which is translation in our case. We will present ideas with examples to evidence that language and culture are two faces of one coin.
Multilingualism in Russian Popular Music Discourse
Authors:   National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, Russia, Aleshinskaya Evgeniya
Published: February 2024

Drawing evidence from reviews on Russian musical websites, English-language song lyrics written by native Russian speakers, and multilingual performances in a popular TV show, the paper takes an anthropological approach to explore such forms of blending languages in popular music as mixed professional jargon, a localized variety of global English, and a new mode of interactivity â€“ mixing languages and music(s) as a form of expressing meanings. The data obtained through discourse analysis were supplemented by online interviews with famous Russian musicians available on internet sources, quasi-ethnographic interviews with professional musicians, and a qualitative analysis of audienceâ€™s comments on the language choice and meaning of the songs. In this study, multilingualism is viewed as a component of the Russian musicianâ€™s linguistic personality. Multilingual practices in popular music reveal such characteristics of the musicianâ€™s linguistic personality as professionalism, creativity, commitment to authenticity, global aspirations, and local attachment.