bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Giysi Deneyiminde Ürün Duyguları
Authors: Dengin Sevinir Serap , Göklüberk Özlü Pınar
Published: May 2024

Ürün duyguları, ürünü görme, kullanma, sahip olma ya da düşünme yoluyla ürün deneyiminde ortaya çıkan tüm duyguları ifade eder. Ürün duyguları, ürünün sadece dış görünüm özelliklerine değil materyal niteliklerine, amaçlarına, anlamına, ifadesine ve benzeri şeylere bağlıdır. Bu araştırmanın amacı, giysi odağında ürün duygularını keşfetmektir. Araştırmanın modeli, olgu bilim; olgusu ise bir tasarım düşüncesi olarak ürün duygularıdır. Ürün duygularının ölçülmesinde kullanılan veri toplama tekniği dokümanlardır. Araştırmanın katılımcıları, yaşları 18-52 arasında değişen erkek ve kadın 186 giysi kullanıcısıdır. Materyali ise katılımcılara ait günlük giysilerdir. Araştırma sonucunda elde edilen ürün duyguları listesi, 32 duygudan oluşmaktadır. Bunlar; mutluluk, keyif/neşe, rahatlık, özgüven, zevk/beğeni/haz, hayranlık, huzur, büyülenme, güven, özgürlük, heyecan, hoşnutluk, rahatlama, sevgi, hoş şaşkınlık, gurur, kızgınlık, rahatsızlık, huzursuzluk, özgüvensizlik, mutsuzluk, üzüntü, hoşlanmama/beğenmeme, korku/kaygı, pişmanlık, hayal kırıklığı, nefret, hüzün, utanç, hoşnutsuzluk, hoş olmayan şaşkınlık ve iğrenme. Huzur, huzursuzluk, mutsuzluk ve özgüvensizlik, yeni kavramlar olarak literatüre dâhil edilen duygulardır. Ürün duyguları listesi, giysilerin sadece dış görünümlerine ilişkin değil, kalıp, kumaş özellikleri, vücuda uyum, kalite vb. konularda ortaya çıkan duyguları; ayrıca anlam, çağrışım ve öze dair deneyimlenen duyguları da içermektedir. Bu nedenle ürün duyguları listesinin, giysi tasarımında geniş bir kullanım alanına sahip olduğu düşülmektedir. Ürün duyguları listesi, giyim ürünlerine duygusal tepkilerin ölçülmesinde başlangıç noktası olarak düşünülebilir ve tasarım araştırmacıları ile uygulayıcılarına fayda sağlayabilir.
WATER PRODUCTION FOR AWARE (Metals) v1
Authors: Manaia Celia
Published: May 2024

The protocol summarises the procedures used for analytical control. The protocol describes the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the optimization of advanced tertiary treatment of water, based on a comprehensive quality and risk assessment.
Lifeplan Audio Recording Protocol v2
Authors: M Farrell Arielle , Giedre Banelyte Gaia , M.K. Rogers Hanna , Lehikoinen Petteri , Kerdraon Deirdre , Hardwick Bess
Published: May 2024

Here we describe a protocol that is used for collecting audio recordings of birds and bats using an AudioMoth (AudioMoth | Open Acoustic Devices). The protocol details the process of setting up the recording device and using it in the field. It is divided into four sections: 1) Setting up the device; 2) Site selection and placement; 3) Installation in the field and weekly sampling; and 4) Troubleshooting common problems. The protocol relies on apps and files that are free to download. The use of this protocol yields hours of recordings, mostly of birds, and can be used with developing technologies, such as Bird Sounds Global (Bird Sounds Global web portal | WILDLABS), to identify different species by songs and calls.
Assembling simple and universal adjustable multiheight smartphone stand for lab microscopes v1
Authors: Honda Haruka , Miyamoto Noritaka , Miyajima Hisayuki , Yoshida Keigo
Published: May 2024

Cameras in mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets have recently been used to capture or display images from microscopes in various fields. The advantages of using these cameras are their low cost, simple operation, and the possibility of capturing high-resolution images and movies. Many commercial products can be easily attached and aligned, from smartphones to microscopes (e.g., SWIFT SPA-E28 Smartphone Adapter, LabCam and LabCam Ultra). However, suitable accessories are sometimes required depending on the type of microscope or smartphone used. Therefore, we designed an adjustable multiheight smartphone stand. The height and position of the upper stage of this stand can be flexibly adjusted, making it suitable for various smartphone and microscope models with a single stand. It is robust, highly stable, and routinely used in laboratories, schools, and factories. We used a commercial tabletop smartphone holder on the upper stage to reduce assembly time and cost. This stand enable the capturing or recording of the object on your smartphone seen through the microscope without additional new equipment. Specifically, this stand may be useful in situations in which many people use their smartphones to capture images from a microscope, such as in laboratories, student experiments, and outreach activities.
RoCK and ROI: bead modification, library generation and sequencing protocol v1
Authors: Moro Giulia , Basler Konrad , Brunner Erich
Published: May 2024

Various tools have been developed to reliably identify, trace and analyze single cells in complex tissues. In recent years, these technologies have been combined with transcriptomic profiling approaches to explore molecular mechanisms that drive development, health, and disease. A remaining challenge is that important information relevant for understanding the biology of cells or tissues, such as lowly expressed transcripts, sequence variations or exon junctions, remains undetected. We developed an scRNAseq workflow, RoCK and ROI (Robust Capture of Key transcripts and Region Of Interest), that tackles these limitations. RoCKseq uses targeted capture to enrich for key transcripts, thereby enhancing the detection, identification and tracking of cell types in scRNAseq experiments. ROIseq directs a subset of reads to a specific region of interest via selective priming. This allows specific sequence information to be retrieved for mRNAs of interest, enabling, for example, the inspection of sequence variations. Importantly, the targeted information obtained with RoCK and ROI is recorded together with standard transcriptome readouts. To analyze the multimodal information provided by RoCK and ROI, we developed a novel pipeline. The entire workflow increases the information obtained for lowly expressed genes and enables the detection of individual sequence variations and the exploration of the biological relevance and consequences of the respective variation for the cells expressing it. This protocol covers the following steps: Design of RoCKseq capture sequences and ROIseq primers RoCKseq bead modification on BD Rhapsody beads RoCK and ROI library generation Sequencing of RoCK and ROI libraries
Examining the Cultural Connotations in Human and Machine Translations: A Corpus Study of Naguib Mahfouz's Zuqāq al-Midaqq
Authors: Al-Kaabi Mouza H. , AlQbailat Naji M. , Badah Amjad , Ismail Islam A. , Hicham Khalid B.
Published: May 2024

The translation of culture-specific terms constitutes a major challenge for professional translators as it necessitates a thorough understanding of both the linguistic and cultural elements. With rapid technological advancement over the past few years, machine translation has enhanced translation quality. This study investigates the transability of cultural connotations in the Arabic-English translation of Naguib Mahfouz’s Zuqāq al-Midaqq. A descriptive qualitative research design was adopted to achieve the intended goals of the study. The data comprised human and machine translations from Google Translate and ChatGPT. Through qualitative content analysis, the translations were compared for accuracy in transferring the cultural connotations prevalent in the Arabic source text. The findings revealed that the human translation showed greater naturalness and accuracy in rendering cultural connotations. Machine translation has struggled with rhetorical devices, idioms, and cultural nuances. The results also indicated that the AI-enhanced machine represented by ChatGPT captured the cultural elements more effectively than Google Translate. The study concluded that human expertise remains essential for the high-quality translation of literary works to maintain cultural significance. The findings can inform translator training and guide improvements to AI-enhanced translation for literary texts.
A Corpus-Based Study on Cohesion Development in Writing by EFL Novices
Authors: Wang Weilu , Chen Wei , Shi Shuangshuang , Tong Lin , Duan Manfu
Published: May 2024

This corpus-based study explored the development of cohesive devices in the writing of Chinese beginner learners of English as a foreign language (EFL) over a three-year span. Quantitative analysis utilizing the Tool for Automatic Analysis of Cohesion (TAACO) was conducted on a longitudinal learner corpus comprising over 500 exam essays. Lexical, syntactic, semantic, and discourse features were examined to identify reliable indices for tracking learners’ progressive mastery of cohesion. Results revealed that pronoun-related features, including pronoun density and repetition, significantly differed across year pairs and robustly predicted writing development. However, most lexical and connective indices showed ambiguous trajectories over time. The findings highlight the vital role of pronouns in building coherence for novice writers and underscore persistent difficulties in acquiring sophisticated content words and their collocations. This study contributes data-driven insights into the nonlinear processes and enduring challenges shaping EFL beginners’ cohesive competence. It demonstrates the value of computational tools and learner corpora in exploring discourse acquisition.
Challenges Vietnamese EFL Students Faced When Learning and Meeting the Requirements of B1 English Language Proficiency
Authors: Nguyen Phat Huu
Published: May 2024

Learning and meeting the requirements of English language proficiency focused on the Western model of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) are required as essential learning outcomes of higher education programs for English as a foreign language (EFL) learners. However, university students may face difficulties in the process of learning and meeting the requirements of their English language proficiency. To address this gap, this descriptive study was conducted to explore the challenges Vietnamese EFL students encountered in learning and meeting the requirements of their English language proficiency. Participants were sixty Vietnamese EFL students majoring in Odonto-stomatology (Oral maxillofacial surgery) from a university in the Mekong Delta. Two core research instruments were utilized in this study consisting of a questionnaire and a semi-structured interview. Results revealed that the challenges university students faced when learning and meeting the requirements of B1 English language proficiency were significant. It was challenging for university students to achieve level B1 English language proficiency within the CEFR of Vietnam in terms of test-related, candidate-related, and environment-related challenges. The findings of this study could assist students in being aware of their linguistic knowledge and necessary skills so that they have abilities to apply appropriate ways for learning and meeting the requirements of the standards of level B1 English language proficiency in the context of Vietnam.
Category Shifts in the Chinese–English Translation of Animal Idioms in Journey to the West
Authors: Deng Lulu , Abdullah Muhammad Alif Redzuan
Published: May 2024

Idioms are important elements of language and culture, forming the essence of language and the core of vocabulary. Animal idioms naturally have different connotations in the Chinese and Western cultures, which can pose a tremendous challenge for translators. Thus, the reasons for translators’ choices in this context are significant. To better understand this subject, this study investigates the cognitive category shifts in the translations of animal idioms in Journey to the West. Through the theory of cognitive category shifts, the paper finds that translators’ choices are influenced by cognitive concepts derived from their living environments, cultural backgrounds, and knowledge reserves.
Designing a Needs-Based English Syllabus for Tour Guides in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Mohammed Abuelgasim S. , Sanosi Abdulaziz B.
Published: May 2024

English for Specific Purposes (ESP) syllabuses based on students’ needs are assumed to be interesting and motivating to students as they maximise language learning. This is because they contribute to preparing students for specific targets in their prospective profession or academic study. This study aimed at revealing Saudi tour guides target needs for English language, determining whether an existing ESP syllabus taught to tourism students in a public Saudi university meets these needs, and proposing an English for Tour Guides (ETG) to address those needs. The study adopted the qualitative approach by using an interview with four tourism companies’ managers and document analysis. It draws on the results of the needs analysis (NA) reported by Aldosari et al. (2023) who investigated the target needs of about 50 Saudi tour guides for English. Results showed that the tour guides need speaking, listening, vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar. Introducing oneself and others, greeting, giving directions/instructions, and informing are the most recurrent language functions. In addition, we found that the syllabus that is taught to tour guides in a Saudi university does not meet their needs for English language. The study concluded by proposing an ETG syllabus based on the reported needs.
Readiness for Autonomy Among CFL Learners: A Malaysian Perspective
Authors: Xi Mizhe , Fang Ng Chwee , Jabar Mohd Azidan Abdul , Jalaluddin Ilyana
Published: May 2024

Learner autonomy is paramount in 21st-century education, representing a crucial qualification for lifelong learning. In the area of Chinese as a second/foreign language (CSL/CFL), it is also an important objective of curriculum instruction. However, there is a dearth of empirical research on learner autonomy in a wide range of cultural contexts and distinct domains of language use, especially in the context of CFL. This study aims to scrutinize the readiness for autonomy of CFL learners within the Malaysian settings. The research utilized a quantitative approach to analyze the data. A closed-ended questionnaire survey was conducted with 600 participants. Specifically, the data were synthesized through descriptive statistical analysis to concretely consider the respondents' readiness for learner autonomy in terms of perception of responsibility, assessment of ability, and engagement in the activities in Chinese learning. Findings indicated that Malaysian CFL learners demonstrated a medium readiness for autonomy in Chinese learning. While participants exhibit a relatively high perception of responsibility for autonomous learning, their ability to assess autonomy in decision-making within Chinese learning is somewhat unsatisfactory. Additionally, they express less enthusiasm about engaging in autonomous learning activities inside and outside the classroom. The current study illuminates theoretical and practical dimensions concerning the readiness for autonomy in Chinese learning among Malaysian CFL learners. Moreover, it is anticipated to offer implications for further studies on autonomy development among CFL learners in analogous contexts.
Traducción e historiografía en México: Nuestro ‘ser histórico’ a través de la cortina de hierro
Authors:   Universidad de Massachusetts, Castro Nayelli
Published: May 2024

Aunque la difusión del marxismo en México por medio de traducciones, sobre todo del inglés y del francés al español, puede rastrearse desde fines del siglo XIX, durante la Guerra Fría, las lenguas entre las que se traduce y los discursos que circulan junto con las traducciones se diversifican. Así, durante la primera mitad del siglo XX, periodo en el que florecieron las industrias editoriales latinoamericanas, ocuparon un lugar especial las traducciones de obras marxistas-leninistas que, publicadas bajo la égida de la Academia de las Ciencias de la Unión Soviética, difundieron su programa ideológico. En México, a partir de fines de los años treinta, el Fondo de Cultura Popular (FCP) se sumó a los esfuerzos internacionales de difusión cultural de la Unión Soviética. En este artículo analizaré la manera en que estas traducciones contribuyeron a reproducir ciertos discursos políticos e ideológicos. Tomando en cuenta, por una parte, los vínculos entre traducción y militancia, y por la otra, la instrumentalización a la que se somete la escritura de la historia, el artículo sugiere que estas traducciones escenifican las batallas políticas e ideológicas de la época, particularmente, en el terreno de la historiografía.
Losada, Sudamericana y Emecé: el puente traductor hispanoargentino de las tres grandes (1936 – 1955)
Authors: Loedel Rois Germán
Published: May 2024

Este artículo ofrece una panorámica sobre la labor traductora realizada en las colecciones de las tres grandes editoriales que marcaron la “época de oro” de la industria editorial argentina: Losada, Sudamericana y Emecé. En este contexto del llamado “auge editorial argentino”, cabe destacar la importante actividad desarrollada por un grupo de españoles exiliados en el país austral tras el estallido de la Guerra Civil en la Península. Además de oficiar como fundadores de las empresas editoriales, se desempeñaron como editores, asesores literarios, correctores y directores de colecciones. Pero, sobre todo, ejercieron como traductores. Entre 1936 y 1955, estas tres empresas asumieron el doble objetivo de modernizar la industria editorial local y de renovar los catálogos editoriales existentes. El palpable éxito de sus colecciones se debió, sin duda, tanto a la alta calidad de las traducciones publicadas como a la introducción de nuevas materias, géneros y autores que despertaban el interés del floreciente público lector latinoamericano. Desde Argentina, el espíritu de estas publicaciones se irradió hacia otros países del continente y propició un impulso al desarrollo de nuevos ámbitos de lectura y estudio, como la literatura, las ciencias sociales, el derecho, la filosofía, la pedagogía, las ciencias naturales o las ciencias aplicadas.
Traducir textos indóciles: Caso de Joyelle McSweeney
Authors:   Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Salomón Sabrina
Published: May 2024

En este trabajo propongo presentar fragmentos del relato “The Warm Mouth” de Joyelle McSweeney (1976-) para comentar mi traducción al español, una vez consideradas las nociones conocidas de esta autora con respecto a la traducción, el cuerpo, el género y lo sublime. El relato, que forma parte del libro Salamandrine: 8 Gothics (2013), constituye una reescritura de la historia de los músicos de Bremen, y refleja, claramente, la supervivencia en medio de la opresión capitalista, contaminante y letal. Tomando como punto de partida la premisa de Burke (1996) acerca de lo sublime, observamos que en el relato de McSweeney, las formas difusas o indefinibles tienen un papel protagónico, pues se busca romper con los límites establecidos y llamar la atención sobre las definiciones de los cuerpos. La traducción que realizo de este relato, entonces, intenta replicar y justificar los modos en que el texto se muestra oscuro e indócil con el fin de visibilizar las barreras de convenciones literarias, y en última instancia, la distinción entre textos/cuerpos “hábiles” y “discapacitados” (McSweeney, Goransson, 2008) y conformar un aporte para las teorías queer y la traducción queer (Spurlin, 2014), en un contexto donde cada vez se abren más espacios para discutir estas nociones.
The Russian Retranslation of Gabriel García Márquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude
Authors:   Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bolaños Cuéllar Sergio
Published: May 2024

The Retranslation Hypothesis (RH), initially outlined by Antoine Berman (1990) and Paul Bensimon (1990) and later presented as a descriptive hypothesis by Andrew Chesterman (2000), states that retranslations of the same Source Text into the same Target Language tend to be closer to the original than earlier translations. This means that retranslations would tend to foreignize the original, i.e. they would display the linguistic and cultural peculiarities of the original, which were mostly obliterated in previous translations. As Yves Gambier (1994) points out only through a corpus-based analysis is it possible to test RH. The corpus for our description and analysis included the original Spanish text of the novel (1967), the first Russian translation by Nina Butyrina & Valerii Stolbov (1970), and the retranslation by Margarita I. Bylinkina (2011). Gregory Rabassa’s English translation (1970) was used as a tertium comparationis. The results of our research indicate that RH was confirmed in the foreignizing narrative mode of the retranslation, but disproved in its domesticating dialogic mode.
Au seuil des traductions : Rulfo en langue française
Authors:   Université de Liège, Belleflamme Clémence
Published: May 2024

La présente étude s’inscrit dans le cadre plus large d’une thèse doctorale portant sur les enjeux spécifiques de la retraduction en français de romans hispano-américains de la deuxième moitié du XXe siècle. Dans cet article, nous nous penchons sur le cas de Juan Rulfo et examinons les paratextes des versions françaises de deux de ses œuvres : Pedro Páramo, qui compte deux traductions, la première ayant été profondément revue vingt ans après sa publication, et El Llano en llamas, dont certaines des nouvelles ont été traduites quatre fois. Afin de mettre à l’épreuve les hypothèses de travaux théoriques traitant de la retraduction et du paratexte en traduction, nous chercherons à déterminer dans quelle mesure et de quelle façon les paratextes successifs construisent différents types de lecteurs et conditionnent leurs attentes. Nous analyserons également le rôle de chaque texte dans la sphère culturelle française et les interactions des différentes traductions entre elles.
Otros relatos del mundo. Los nuevos cronistas latinoamericanos
Authors:   Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Villamizar Mogollón Carlos Efrén , Martínez Niño Jhon Alexánder ,   Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Koller Sylvie ,   Universidad de Rennes
Published: May 2024

¿Los lectores franceses estarán perdiéndose un nuevo “boomliterariolatinoamericano”? En los años setenta y ochenta, un importante trabajo de traducción y de edición permitió dar a conocer en Francia a los grandes novelistas del subcontinente. Mario Vargas Llosa, Gabriel García Márquez y Julio Cortázar eran los autores más conocidos, pero también descubrimos a muchos otros. Hoy, el fenómeno editorial, periodístico y literario que encarnan los cronistas latinoamericanos aún no ha llegado a nosotros. Es de nuevo España la que hace las veces de puente entre Europa y América Latina, por medio de la publicación de crónicas en revistas españolas, al mismo tiempo que pequeños editores independientes publican ensayos y obras críticas que le devuelven el honor a este género clásico.
La investigación en enseñanza y aprendizaje de la traducción y la interpretación en el contexto latinoamericano: Realidades, adaptaciones, acciones
Authors:   Universidad de Antioquia, Montoya Arango Paula Andrea , Villanueva Jordán Iván ,   Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
Published: May 2024

Formar traductores e intérpretes en el contex-to universitario latinoamericano comprende un abanico de prácticas, discursos y estruc-turas que revelan un campo de conocimiento fértil para investigar. Ello resulta no solo de interés, sino también significativo consideran-do que dicha formación sucede en contextos institucionales, educativos y profesionales marcados por el desarrollo —histórico, econó-mico, social— de cada país. De esta manera, la traducción puede ser objeto central de ense-ñanza o puede ser una línea complementaria; los programas de traducción pueden haber surgido en facultades de lenguas extranjeras, con gran influencia de programas de lingüís-tica o literatura; o ser programas exclusivos de formación de traductores, con una oferta variada en pregrado, como en Argentina y Perú, o con un solo programa, como es el caso colombiano (véase en este volumen el artículo de Gómez para un contraste de programas con datos empíricos).
Traducción, revistas y traductología latinoamericana: Una conversación entre Patricia Willson y María Constanza Guzmán
Authors:   Universidad de York, Guzmán María Constanza
Published: May 2024

Patricia Willson es traductora literaria, profesora e investigadora. Nacida en Argentina, obtuvo un doctorado en Letras por la Universidad de Buenos Aires, donde fue docente de literatura argentina; se desempeñó como profesora de traducción literaria y de teoría de la traducción en el Instituto Superior de Lenguas Vivas «Juan R. Fernández», donde dirigió, entre 2004 y 2010, el Seminario Permanente de Estudios de Traducción. También fue profesora-investigadora en el Colegio de México y actualmente es profesora en la Universidad de Lieja. Willson es autora del libro La constelación del Sur. Traductores y traducciones en la literatura argentina del siglo xx(Siglo xxi, 2004; 2a ed. 2017), el cual fue ganador del premio argentino de ensayo del Fondo Nacional de las Artes. Su investigación se ha centrado en la historia de la traducción en Argentina en los siglos xix y xx, su contexto social y político, y el papel de la traducción en la historia intelectual y lite-raria; el libro Página impar. Textos sobre la traducción en Argentina: conceptos, historia, figuras recoge algunos de sus ensayos. Ha traducido al español obras de Mary Shelley, Gustave Flaubert, Jack London, Mark Twain, Rudyard Kipling, H. P. Lovecraft y Henri Bauchau, y textos filosóficos y teóricos de varios autores, entre ellos Roland Barthès, Paul Ricœur, Jean-Paul Sartre, Richard Rorty, y Slavoj Žižek.
THE BLOCK CHARACTER OF THE RECENT TECTONICS OF THE MIDDLE DNIEPER BASIC MAPS DIFFERENCES OF BASE SURFACES
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, IVANIK Оlena , SHEVCHUK Viktor ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, TUSTANOVSKA Lyubov ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, HADIATSKA Кateryna ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: May 2024

Background. The tectonic evolution of the Middle Dnipro region in modern times is particularly complex. The presented studies were conducted within the right-bank part of the Middle Dnipro, since the maximum activation of neotectonic activity zones is observed in this region, with significant gradients of the latest tectonic movements and their impact on the formation of the modern relief, that require a comprehensive assessment of the impact of geological and geomorphological factors on their formation. Methods. Structural and morphometric studies within the Middle Dnipro region, using remote sensing methods and spatial-analytical modeling, allowed us to determine morphometric parameters related to the terraced levels of the Dnipro River, the processes of deep erosion, denudation and accumulation, as well as the nature of recent and modern tectonic movements. Results. Detailed interpretation of multi-genetic and multi-order structural and morphometric maps, as well as in-depth geological analysis, allowed us to identify morphostructures and block structures of the crystalline basement (regional blocks and local microblocks), which are distinguished by differentiated tectonic movements and peculiarities of tectonic development. Сonclusions. The neotectonic conditions of formation and development of the paleorelief of the Right Bank of the Middle Dnieper are reconstructed. The peculiarities of the development of terraced levels in the Neogene and Quaternary periods are established. The obtained data can serve as a basis for analyzing the influence of tectonic movements on the activation of hazardous geological processes within the Middle Dnieper region and forecasting their development in the future.
Restoring belligerent-recreational systems through smart specialization tools: challenges and opportunities
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Udovychenko V. , Petrovskyi I. ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: May 2024

The article examines key aspects, challenges, and opportunities, as well as tools of smart specialization for the restoration of belligerent-recreational systems that integrate defence capabilities and socio-economic recovery of regions affected by military conflicts or crises. The authors analyse the critical role of these systems in ensuring the security, stability, and prosperity of affected communities, highlighting rapid infrastructure restoration, economic recovery, psychological rehabilitation of the population, and enhancement of the country's international image as main aspects of such recovery. Special attention is given to smart specialization as a strategic tool that promotes the concentration of resources on key innovative areas that best leverage the region’s unique advantages. The article also discusses the main mechanisms of implementing smart specialization, methods, approaches, as well as challenges and opportunities arising in its implementation, illustrating real examples of successful innovation hubs and clusters. The use of smart specialization in the context of recovery not only addresses current challenges but also lays the foundation for sustainable development and long-term stability in post-conflict regions.
Training of geography teachers in ukrainian higher education institutions
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, His D. , Petrovets A. ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Gryniuk O. ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: May 2024

Conducting tourism and local history activities is directly related to the work of geography teachers. It is the geography teachers who teach the peculiarities of spatial processes and environmental phenomena, instill in schoolchildren a sense of love and respect for their own country and its people, in particular, for their native land. Today in Ukraine, dozens of higher education institutions train future geography teachers, but not all of them have tourism and local history activities. High-quality training of geography teachers was, is and will always be relevant, because this is the field of education, and education is the basis of a successful future of the country.
The role of memory routes in the modern tourist dimension
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Arion O. , Kulagina A. ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: May 2024

This article is devoted to memory routes, which open up new opportunities for the tourism industry by transforming ordinary routes into educational and cultural tools. Integrating them into the tourist space enriches visitors' perception of history and culture, while also emphasizing the importance of an ethical approach to presenting historical events. Such routes not only enhance cultural tourism but also contribute to the formation of national identity and the preservation of historical memory. The article explores the role of memory routes in modern tourism. It identifies the content and place of memory routes in tourism from the perspective of various concepts such as cultural tourism, route tourism, cultural routes, and heritage routes. Memory routes are considered as a type of heritage route, specific tourist paths based on landmarks associated with historical events, significant locations, or figures that played a crucial role in shaping national or cultural identity. The integration of such routes into the tourism space and their impact on visitors' perception of history and cultural heritage are analyzed. Special attention is given to the concept of historical memory and the ethical aspects of presenting events as the basis for route formation. The importance of memory routes for shaping national identity and historical memory is emphasized.
European Vectors of Rural Tourism
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Kiptenko V.K.
Published: May 2024

Ukrainian tourism, particularly rural, faces various challenges related to the ongoing war, consequences of aggression against the country, and simultaneous developments of approximation of the country's policy course to the vectors of the European Union. Tourism is primarily the competence of the EU member states. However, to meet the competition, Ukraine -on the way to European integration - should prioritize digital and green transformation in unity with the guidelines for the resilience and sustainability of destinations. Among policy vectors, there is a need to improve legal mechanisms (also enabling the appropriate monitoring and data collection), introduce the industrial ecosystem approach and shift from market to destination model, and follow the initial steps in synergy between rural tourism and agriculture, focuses on community-oriented tourism, and innovations, including digitalization, involvement in international networks (Slow Food, Zero Waste, Climate Friendly Travel, Best Tourism Villages by UN Tourism, etc. The practices already developed in the EU will overtake the partly "limited by circumstances" understanding of the role of rural areas and the potential of their use in Ukrainian practice. Without proper familiarization and correlation with the EU in policy-making and designing the tools and mechanisms of its implementation, the competitive advantages will suffer now and in the future.
Publishing and Copyright Laws in Nigeria: A Critical Review
Authors: Oladokun Bolaji David , Ndubuisi-Okoh Elizabeth Orieoma , Okoche Chukwu
Published: May 2024

This paper examines the state of publishing and copyright laws in Nigeria while considering the historical context, current impact, and the pressing need for reform. Publishing not only preserves and propagates knowledge but also stimulates economic growth. However, the vitality and sustainability of this sector heavily depend on the legal framework governing it, primarily the copyright laws. These laws are not only essential for safeguarding intellectual property but are also pivotal in ensuring the prosperity of authors and publishers alike. A comprehensive review of the state of publishing and copyright laws in Nigeria reveals a multi-faceted narrative, one fraught with historical legacies, contemporary challenges, and a pressing need for reform. An examination of the publishing and copyright laws in Nigeria, suggests that this dynamic relationship significantly impacts the nation’s cultural and economic landscape. The Nigerian publishing industry, with its rich literary tradition and vibrant creative voices, stands as a testament to the importance of effective copyright legislation. The paper observes that Nigeria’s copyright laws suffer from inadequacies in adapting to the digital age, weak enforcement mechanisms, and limitations in international recognition. These issues hamper the industry’s growth and hinder the full realization of its potential. Nonetheless, there is hope on the horizon. The Nigerian government has recognized the importance of reforming copyright laws and supporting the creative sector. The paper recommends that the government should embark on a comprehensive review and update of the Copyright Act to address digital rights, licensing, and enforcement issues, making it more relevant to the digital age and Nigeria should actively engage in international agreements and organizations that promote copyright protection. This engagement will enable the global recognition of Nigerian works and expand market access for local publishers.
A Visual Comparison Study of Ocean Wave Effect Using Real-Time Engine
Authors: Zhou Jiani
Published: May 2024

With the enhancement Computer Graphics (CG) processing capabilities, the richness of digital content creation has been significantly improved. In particular, the improvement of computer performance has considerably promoted technological innovation in the visual effects field. The practical significance of Visual effects (VFX) for digital content has gradually transformed into an essential form of expression from the beginning of auxiliary embellishment. This means that the VFX team needs to spend more time and manpower to make changes in response to the feedback, which leads to delays in the project schedule. In this paper we propose a workflow to reduce the rendering time of ocean wave effects at certain camera distances. Token two non-dynamically driven ocean effects, the image similarity of the camera views at different distances from the sea surface under the two software is compared and the time is recorded. Found image similarity in the 80%+ range and dramatically reducing rendering time has helped the VFX industry solve the long-standing problem of excessive rendering time consumption.
Automatic Detection of Spine Region Using Multiple Pseudo 3D U-Net Models with Weighted Average Voting and Attention Mechanisms
Authors: Yang Kai , Kikuchi Masayuki
Published: May 2024

The field of CT imaging has been witnessing significant advancements. However, extracting precise information from complex image data remains a challenging task. This study focuses on automating the extraction of CT images. In our study, we adopt the U-Net architecture, a multi-scale blurring technique on data, to obtain a multi-resolution representation. This method is specifically designed to capture information at various granularities, from more detailed information to broader structures. After applying this multi-step blur, we calculate the difference between adjacent images to take advantage of the change in situation between different resolutions. Although feeding the blurred results Directly into the U-Net model may yield satisfactory results, our approach to computing differences between blurred images focuses on the nuances of these changes. To further enhance accuracy, we focused on ensemble learning, leveraging the weights from the training processes of multiple models to average their output during prediction. The results demonstrated that by adopting our approach, we achieved a Dice accuracy of 96.8% and improved the accuracy of CT image extraction.
Motywy fauny i flory w literaturze i kulturze
Authors: Jegorow Adam , Garnczarska Magdalena , Sagało Monika , Wesołowski Dawid , Korabik Kamila , Mielnik Paulina Anna , Głuszko-Boczoń Estera , Goszczyńska Aleksandra , Deskur Aleksandra , Głuszak Patrycja Katarzyna , Zielonka Beata , Pietrasik Patrycja , Borek Bartłomiej , Piechota Dariusz , Fiedeń-Kułak Anna , Weber Eryk , Penińska Małgorzata , Wdowińska Monika , Szymczak-Maciejczyk Barbara , Głuszak Michał , Ossowska Katarzyna , Lechocka Ewelina , Machowska-Goc Jolanta
Published: May 2024

Z naukowego punktu widzenia publikację należy oceniać jako udany i wartościowy cykl literaturoznawczych i kulturoznawczych refleksji nad zjawiskiem najszerzej rozumianego mimetyzmu w literaturze i innych obszarach sztuki (z licznymi odwołaniami do zoologii, botaniki, geografii, etnologii, antropologii).
Fauna i flora potraktowane tu zostały z jednej strony jako zjawiska naturalne, a z drugiej jako punkt odniesienia do określenia kondycji człowieczej poprzez wykorzystanie sprawdzonego instrumentarium (exempla, heraldyka, bestiariusze, wirydarze etc.). Prace dowodzą, że wnikliwa obserwacja świata zwierząt i świata roślin może z powodzeniem mieć charakter kulturotwórczy. W takim ujęciu materiał literacki staje się wykładnikiem niekonwencjonalnego oglądu przyrody (zarówno rodzimej, jak i egzotycznej), interesującą próbą wyjścia poza stereotypowe postrzeganie zwierząt i roślin w różnych kręgach kulturowych.
Metodologiczne założenia określiłbym jako hermeneutyczne dociekania w obrębie humanistyki ekologicznej. Sprowadzają się one do poszukiwania różnorodnych znaczeń nadawanych faunie i florze w utworach literackich (czy szerzej: w odniesieniach kulturowych). […] Królestwo zwierząt i roślin w większości ujęć uznane zostało za kategorię fenomenologiczną, co pozwoliło badaczom skoncentrować uwagę nie tylko na oglądzie i opisie, lecz także na dociekaniu znaczeń ukrytych.
W czasie coraz większego przywiązywania znaczenia do roli ekologii w życiu społeczeństw, naglącej konieczności respektowania jej zasad, wzrasta również potrzeba uprawiania humanistyki ekologicznej. Tom wychodzi więc naprzeciw społecznemu zapotrzebowaniu.
Z recenzji prof. dr hab. Tadeusza Błażejewskiego
„Ty potworze dzikszy niż Cerber w Hadesie... Psie wstrętnie cuchnący, żmijowa naturo...”, czyli o odniesieniach do zwierząt w inwektywie Michała Psellosa na mnicha Sabbaitę
Authors: Garnczarska Magdalena
Published: May 2024

Michael Pselllos (1018–c. 1076) was a comprehensively educated Byzantine intellectual and politician. Now he is the best known as the author of Chronicles (Χρονογραφία), but he wrote much more texts (for example about theology, rhetoric, philosophy, natural history, agriculture). One of the little-known works is his invective on monk Sabbaitam. It is not very long poem in which he used some references to animals — both domestic and mythological (for example: dog, viper, pig, dragon, Cerberus). Psellos chose insults which were based on pejorative animal appellatives. It is worth analyzing these abuses in the context of the Byzantine culture.
Rośliny mówią — rozmowy kulturowe w literaturze i tekstach uczniów klas III w edukacji wczesnoszkolnej
Authors: Machowska-Goc Jolanta
Published: May 2024

The paper investigates and compares and contrasts cultural, literary and textbook discourse is early school education. This type of comparative analysis allows a description of contemporary intermental and intercultural readers. The resulting non-linear representation of the world is one of the truth components in the process of language and culture acquisition.
Uczenie się „stawania się” osobą starą
Authors: Muszyński Marcin
Published: May 2024

Problematyka badawcza niniejszej pracy koncentruje się na zrozumieniu tego jak człowiek uczy się stawać osobą starą, tego jak wytwarzana jest tego typu autoidentyfikacja na poziomie indywidualnym, jakie znaczenie jednostka nadaje własnej starości oraz jaki jej obraz wyłania się z narracji badanych osób. Za podstawę epistemologiczną badań posłużył konstrukcjonizm społeczny, natomiast interakcjonizm społeczny oraz podejście biograficzne uczyniono głównymi orientacjami teoretycznymi. Starano się także ukazać pozyskany materiał empiryczny w znacznie szerszych strukturach, które stanowią makroskopowe ujęcia późnej dorosłości i nawiązują do korpusu specjalistycznej wiedzy gerontologicznej. Do gromadzenia danych skorzystano z techniki wywiadu narracyjnego oraz częściowo-strukturyzowanego, techniki fotospaceru oraz obserwacji jakościowej. Badania prowadzone były w latach 2017-2022 na terenie Łodzi oraz wybranych wsiach w województwie łódzkim. W ramach niniejszego projektu łącznie przeprowadzone zostały 43 wywiady w tym 22 wywiady narracyjne i 21 częściowo-ustrukturyzowanych. W badaniu wzięło udział 43 narratorów. W wyniku przeprowadzonych badań wyłonione zostały cztery obszary sprawczości, reprezentujące różne przejawy agencyjności człowieka. Analiza pozwoliła także na wyodrębnienie wewnętrznego i zewnętrznego wymiaru doświadczania własnej starości. Wymienione wszystkie elementy posłużyły do stworzenia autorskiego modelu uczenia się stawania osobą starą, który spoczywa na ściśle określonych założeniach wywiedzionych bezpośrednio lub pośrednio z pozyskanych danych empirycznych. Uczenie to rozpatrywane jest zarówno w ujęciu statycznym jak i dynamicznym wskazując tym samym na wielowariantowość typowych scenariuszy tworzącej się identyfikacji osoby starej.
Yield Potential and Economics of Chilli + Amaranth Intercropping System as Influenced by Plant Geometry and Fertigation
Authors: Innazent Anitrosa , Anitha S. , Jacob D.
Published: May 2024

Background: Intercropping is a method of increasing cropping in order to increase productivity by mixing several crops and more effectively utilising the available resources. The productivity of intercropping systems can be increased by using the right planting geometry, together with effective nutrition and water management. Methods: The experiment was carried out at the Water Management Research Unit in Vellanikkara. The experiment was set up using a randomised block design that was triple duplicated. Two different planting geometries, normal row planting and paired row planting, three nutrient levels, or 100, 75 and 50% of the NPK recommendation for both crops as fertigation and two irrigation levels, or 100% Epan and 75% Epan, made up the treatments. Result: The yield of intercropped chilli was 41% lower than that of chilli grown as a pure crop, according to crop performance under the intercropping and pure crop systems. However, intercropping increased amaranth production by 17% compared to pure crop. Amaranth receives nutrients from the fertigation supplied to the chilli crop in addition to the fertigation of amaranth. Because of this, intercropped amaranth produced more dry matter; absorbed more nutrients and produced a better yield. Gross return, net return and B:C ratio was used to evaluate the economic advantage of the intercropping system. In comparison to pure crops of chilli (Rs.197716) and amaranth (Rs.24548), the net return of the chilli-amaranth intercropping system (Rs. 428212) was 116 per cent higher and 164 per cent higher, respectively. The study indicated that there is an effective utilization of space, nutrients and water when amaranth was raised as an intercrop with chilli.
Wetland Changes and Ecosystem Services Valuation of Kapla Beel in Assam
Authors: Mech Annesha , Buragohain Pranjal Protim
Published: May 2024

Background: Wetlands are productive ecosystem with immense potentiality of providing various goods and services. But they are fast depleting due to various natural and anthropogenic causes. Kapla beel is a freshwater wetland located in Barpeta district in the lower Brahmaputra valley of Assam. Area of the Kapla beel has been decreasing over the years. This study shall make an attempt to analyse the causes of land use and land cover changes of Kapla beel of Assam and assess its ecosystem services value changes during the period 1990 to 2022. Methods: To assess the changes, two Landsat images for the year 1990 and 2022 of Kapla beel were taken from the United State Geological Survey (USGS) Earth Explorer. Land-use change analysis was assessed by comparing the areas occupied by each land use in each period using the ArcGIS software. The dynamicity index is used to calculate the rate of change in land cover. In order to assess the changes in the wetland ecosystem service value due to wetland changes, Benefit Transfer Method is used which involves transferring monetary values of ecosystem services from previous studies. Result: The valuation of ecosystem services underlines the fact that wetlands are highly productive and economically viable ecosystems. Accounting of ecosystem services provides information about the need for optimal decision -making towards judicious use of wetland resources for their sustenance.