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Cultivating Academic Resilience through Self-Efficacy: A Correlational Study in Juvenile Prisons
Authors: Saefudin Wahyu , Sriwiyanti Sriwiyanti , Yusoff Siti Hajar Mohamad
Published: February 2025

This study aims to analyze the correlation and impact of self-efficacy on academic resilience among juvenile offenders in juvenile detention centers. The study uses a quantitative research methodology with a sample of 100 juveniles from 6 juvenile detention centers in Indonesia. Correlation data were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation and regression analysis with SPSS version 25.0. The results show a significant relationship and impact between the two independent variables—self-efficacy and academic resilience—and the dependent variable. The study finds that self-efficacy contributes 47.2% to academic resilience. Juveniles with high academic resilience tend to have high academic involvement, good interpersonal relationships, appreciation for their education, happiness, and strong academic performance.
 
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis korelasi dan pengaruh efikasi diri terhadap ketahanan akademis di antara pelaku kejahatan remaja di lembaga pemasyarakatan remaja. Penelitian ini menggunakan metodologi penelitian kuantitatif dengan sampel 100 remaja dari 6 lembaga pemasyarakatan remaja di Indonesia. Data korelasi dianalisis menggunakan korelasi Pearson dan analisis regresi dengan SPSS versi 25.0. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan hubungan dan pengaruh yang signifikan antara dua variabel independen—efikasi diri dan ketahanan akademis—terhadap variabel dependen. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa efikasi diri menyumbang 47,2% terhadap ketahanan akademis. Remaja dengan ketahanan akademis yang tinggi cenderung memiliki keterlibatan akademis yang tinggi, hubungan interpersonal yang baik, penghargaan terhadap pendidikan mereka, kebahagiaan, dan kinerja akademis yang kuat.
Kesejahteraan Subjektif Guru Honorer: Trait dan State Syukur
Authors: Anggarani Fadjri Kirana , Andari Nabila Putri
Published: February 2025

Amid the limitations of honorary teachers regarding welfare demands, it shows that there is still a sense of satisfaction and happiness even though the lack of income is a burden and an obstacle. These feelings indicate subjective well-being which not only influenced by material but also internal dispositions. The study aimed to examine the effect of the gratitude trait on subjective well-being directly or indirectly through the mediation of the gratitude state. Participants are honorary teachers in Surakarta with the required sample size of 122 - 144 people. Measurements were made using the subjective well-being scale, the gratitude trait scale, and the gratitude state scale. The data were tested using path analysis model regression analysis based on the procedure of the Baron & Kenny mediator. The results showed a greater role contribution to the direct effect (βc' = 0.326) of the gratitude trait on subjective well-being than the indirect effect through the mediation of the gratitude state (βab = 0.068). These results provide an overview of the subjective well-being of honorary teachers associated with the gratitude trait and the gratitude state.
 
Di tengah keterbatasan guru honorer terkait tuntutan kesejahteraan menunjukkan masih terdapat rasa puas dan bahagia meskipun kekurangan pendapatan menjadi beban dan hambatan. Perasaan tersebut menunjukkan kesejahteraan subjektif yang bukan hanya dipengaruhi oleh material, melainkan disposisi internal. Tujuan penelitian adalah menguji pengaruh trait syukur terhadap kesejahteraan subjektif secara langsung maupun tidak langsung melalui mediasi state syukur. Partisipan adalah guru honorer di Surakarta dengan besar sampel yang dibutuhkan sebanyak 122 - 144 orang. Pengukuran dilakukan menggunakan skala kesejahteraan subjektif, skala trait syukur, dan skala state syukur. Data diuji dengan analisis regresi model analisis jalur berdasarkan prosedur mediator Baron & Kenny. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kontribusi peran yang lebih besar pada pengaruh langsung (βc’ =0.326) trait syukur terhadap kesejahteraan subjektif dibandingkan pengaruh tidak langsung melalui mediasi state syukur (βab =0.068). Hasil ini memberikan gambaran kesejahteraan subjektif pada guru honorer yang terkait dengan trait syukur dan state syukur.
A Comparatives Study of How Social Media Influences The Buying Motivation of Gen Y and Gen Z
Authors: Novita Dian , Lina Lia Febria
Published: February 2025

This study primarily conducted an in-depth investigation to obtain information about factors that make the young generation purchase smartphones influenced by social media. The analysis focused on the millennial or the 'Me' generation (Gen Y) and the 'True' generation (Gen Z). These two generations represent the present-day dominant youth cohort. This qualitative study utilized the technique of conducting semi-structured interviews for data collection. No differences were found in Gen Z's and Y's smartphone purchasing motivations. The buying decisions of both generations were equally and materially influenced by genuine reviews on social media, especially content in the form of social media live streams such as YouTube and TikTok videos, especially when well-known influencers conveyed pertinent information. The interviews revealed the distinctive features of the two generations studied: they are rational in making purchase decisions and consider both quality and price. Unlike Gen Y, Gen Z   does not like to compare new products against other or previous products because it takes advantage of its proximity to the manufacturing company to obtain adequate information about a product. Practically, it can be a reference for smartphone retailers to better understand youth purchase behavior.
A critical review of exploring the recent trends and technological advancements in forest biomass estimation
Authors: Suwethaasri D , Baranidharan K , Ravi R , Tilak M , Kalpana M , Ragunath K.P , Hemalatha P , Vijayabhama M , Bargavi S , Eniya A
Published: February 2025

Biomass estimation is pivotal in understanding and managing global carbon stocks, offering vital insights into climate change and environmental ecology. It serves as a critical tool for evaluating carbon sequestration potential, a natural mechanism for regulating atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. Accurate estimation of forest biomass not only aids in quantifying carbon stocks but also provides a basis for sustainable forest management, conservation efforts, and policymaking to mitigate climate change impacts. This article provides a comprehensive review of various biomass estimation methods, including ground-based measurements, remote sensing technologies, and hybrid approaches. Each method's strengths, limitations, and practical applications are critically examined, highlighting their suitability for different spatial scales and ecological contexts. Traditional methods, while precise at small scales, are often labour-intensive and limited in coverage. In contrast, remote sensing technologies such as LiDAR, RADAR, and hyperspectral imaging have revolutionized biomass estimation by enabling large-scale and high-resolution assessments. Additionally, recent advancements in machine learning, data fusion, and satellite-based monitoring systems are transforming the field, offering unprecedented accuracy and efficiency. By presenting these trends and innovations, this article provides valuable insights for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, emphasizing the importance of integrating advanced technologies into biomass estimation for sustainable development and climate resilience.
Dynamic reconfiguration of application and communication in Industry 4.0 with Digital Twin for enhancing flexibility
Authors: Cainelli Gustavo Pedroso , Underberg Lisa , Pereira Carlos Eduardo , Jumar Ulrich
Published: February 2025

Industry 4.0 emphasizes the flexibility of production systems, requiring dynamic adaptation to varied product requirements. This paper presents a framework for managing production systems by integrating application and communication systems. Central to it is the use of Asset Administration Shell (AAS) to create Digital Twins of assets, enabling continuous adaptation and optimization of production processes through effective resource management. The paper discusses a use case involving negotiation between communication and application systems, proposing a model-based solution leveraging AAS. It details the implementation of the proposed model with AAS components, providing an analysis of the use case and an automation solution. Validation results show how the AAS can improve the performance and dependability of wireless communication systems.
Tumor specific protein 70 targeted tumor cell isolation technology can improve the accuracy of cytopathological examination
Authors: Zhang Lixia , Zhou Yutong , Yang Shuxian , Zhu Qiong , Xu Jian , Mu Yuan , Gu Chunrong , Ju Huanyu , Rong Rong , Pan Shiyang
Published: February 2025

Objectives

Although existing cytopathological examination is considered essential for the diagnosis of malignant serous effusions, its accuracy is pretty low. Tumor specific protein 70 (SP70), which is highly expressed on human tumor cell membrane, was identified in our previous study. This study aimed to explore whether SP70 targeted tumor cell isolation technology with immunomagnetic beads can improve the accuracy of cytopathological examination.

Methods

Cytopathological analysis with SP70 targeted tumor cell isolation technology was used in this study. In total, 255 cases were enrolled. Serous effusions were analyzed by both existing cytopathological examination and the new cytopathological analysis concurrently.

Results

The sensitivities of existing cytopathological examination and the new cytopathological analysis were 51.26 % and 85.43 %, respectively, while the specificities were 100 % for both. This new cytopathological analysis demonstrated a higher interobserver agreement with malignant diagnosis than the existing cytopathological examination (kappa coefficient: 0.720 vs. 0.316, p<0.001). In addition, it achieved superior diagnostic efficacy for malignancy differentiation compared to existing cytopathological examination (AUC: 0.927 vs. 0.756, p<0.001). The follow-up results showed that 74 malignant cases with final clinical diagnosis were positive only with the new cytopathological analysis. Among these cases, there were 58 negative and 16 atypical by the existing cytopathological examination. In these malignant cases, 74.3 % (55/74) had been confirmed to have serosa metastasis based on radiographic evidence, and 73.7 % (28/38) harbored tumor hotspot mutations.

Conclusions

As illustrated in this work, cytopathological analysis with SP70 targeted tumor cell isolation technology can improve the accuracy of existing cytopathological examination prominently.
Prevalence and detection of citrate contamination in clinical laboratory
Authors: Lorde Nathan , Gama Rousseau , Kalaria Tejas
Published: February 2025

Objectives

To study the prevalence of trisodium citrate (Na3Citrate) contamination in hypernatraemic serum samples by direct measurement of citrate and to evaluate the performance of indirect markers for identification of Na3Citrate contamination.

Methods

Serum citrate was measured in all hypernatraemic serum samples (sodium ≥148 mmol/L) over a three-month period. The performance of serum chloride, sodium-chloride gap, indirect ion selective electrode (ISE)-direct ISE sodium disparity and osmolar gap in identification of Na3Citrate contaminated samples was assessed against the ‘gold-standard’ direct citrate measurement.

Results

In total, 27 Na3Citrate contaminated samples were identified based on serum citrate concentration ≥1.5 mmol/L. The prevalence of citrate contamination was 3.1 % of hypernatraemic samples (n=875) and 0.017 % of all samples received for urea and electrolyte analysis (n=153,404). Most contaminated samples were from patients receiving haemodialysis (59.3 %), and the rest from inpatients. Cut-offs to give 100 % sensitivity were chloride ≤105 nmol/L (specificity 93.4 %), sodium-chloride gap ≥47 mmol/L (specificity 95.3 %), indirect ISE-direct ISE sodium disparity ≥3 mmol/L (specificity 81.9 %), and osmolar gap ≥39 mOsm/kg (specificity 2.8 %).

Conclusions

Trisodium citrate contamination is uncommon. Most contaminated samples were from patients receiving haemodialysis, likely because of contamination with citrate catheter locking solution. Screening with serum chloride or sodium-chloride gap can confidently exclude Na3Citrate contamination in over 90 % of hypernatraemic samples, and in nearly all samples with sodium ≥155 mmol/L if metabolic alkalosis has been excluded. In the remaining samples, Na3Citrate contamination can only be definitively confirmed or excluded by measurement of serum citrate. We propose algorithms to identify spurious hypernatraemia.
Green adsorbents for water remediation: Removal of Cr(vi) and Ni(ii) using Prosopis glandulosa sawdust and biochar
Authors: Salman Syed Muhammad , Razzaq Safina , Adnan Muhammad , Rozina  , Sultana Sabiha , Kamal Asif , Al-Ghamdi Abdullah Ahmed , Al Farraj Dunia Abdel Aziz , Zaman Wajid
Published: February 2025

Potentially toxic elements like Cr+6 and Ni+2 cause severe health hazards. Therefore, the current work was aimed at cleaning water using Prosopis glandulosa raw sawdust (SD) and its derived biochar (AC). Both the adsorbents were characterized via SEM, FTIR spectroscopy, EDX, and TGA and were applied for the effective removal of Ni(ii) and Cr(vi) at optimum values of experimental conditions, and the mechanism was assessed via adsorption isotherm and kinetic models. The correlation coefficient R
2 confirmed pseudo-second-order kinetics and preferred Freundlich isotherm model. Maximum removal of Cr(iv) was obtained at a pH of 4.0, a bio-sorbent concentration of 0.8 g·L−1, and a temperature of 50°C for 50 min with a metal concentration of 110 ppm, while maximum removal of Ni(ii) was obtained for a contact time of 70 min with a metal concentration of 130 ppm in the above-mentioned experimental conditions. The results of the isotherms and kinetic model revealed that metal adsorption processes involved multilayer formation on the biosorbent’s heterogeneous surface. Also, their thermodynamic investigation showed that the adsorption process is spontaneous and exothermic and, therefore, can be effectively utilized to remove Cr and Ni from water.
Efficiency of medical leech on experimentally induced incisional wound healing in rats
Authors: Bilden Alican , Kara Özlem , Kahraman Merve , Çağlayan Nebahat , Çiçek Muttalip
Published: February 2025

Objectives

This study was conducted in response to the increasing interest in understanding the effects of both modern and traditional complementary medicine on incisional wound healing. Herein, it was aimed to investigate the wound healing effects of medicinal leech therapy and leech saliva in an experimentally created incisional skin wound model.

Methods

Fifteen rats underwent full-thickness incisions on their dorsal regions and were randomly assigned to five equal groups, as the Leech Saliva (LS) group, where wounds were treated topically with leech saliva once daily; Leech Therapy-1 (LT-1) group, where leech therapy was administered once at the beginning of the experiment; Leech Therapy-2 (LT-2) group, where leech therapy was applied twice, on days 0 and 3; Positive Control (PC) group, where wounds were treated daily with Phyto cream containing Triticum vulgare; and Negative Control (NC) group, where no treatment was given.

Results

Wound healing was assessed daily, and the experiment continued until complete healing was observed. At the conclusion, the wound size, appearance, and histological features were analyzed to compare healing progress across the groups.

Conclusions

Medicinal leech therapy was observed to have a positive wound healing effect in the rat model.
Epidemiological Characteristics and Trends in the Incidence of Newly Diagnosed Pulmonary Tuberculosis in China from 2016 to 2022
Authors: Xu Caihong , Wen Yaxin , Hu Dongmei , Li Yuhong , Zhao Yanlin
Published: February 2025

Objective:

This study was aimed at exploring pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) epidemiological characteristics and trends in China from 2016 to 2022, to provide evidence for optimizing strategies and measures for tuberculosis prevention and control.

Methods:

Data on PTB in China reported from 2016 to 2022 were obtained from the Chinese Disease Prevention and Control Information System. Descriptive epidemiological methods were used to analyze the population distribution, and temporal and spatial distribution (also known as the three-dimensional distribution in epidemiology). The chi-square test was used for comparisons between groups. Joinpoint regression was used to analyze the temporal trends in PTB notification rates, and ArcGIS 10.3 software was used to visualize the results.

Results:

In total, 5,141,468 cases of PTB were reported in China from 2016 to 2022, among which 39.89% were bacteriologically positive. Joinpoint regression analysis indicated that the PTB notification rate showed an overall downward trend from 2016 to 2022, with 2018 as the inflection point. The annual percentage change (APC) was −0.72% (95% CI: −4.78% to 2.96%, P<0.001) from 2016 to 2018, and −9.26% (95% CI: −11.76% to −8.08%, P<0.001) from 2018 to 2022; the overall average annual percentage change (AAPC) was −6.50% (95% CI: −7.56% to −5.51%, P<0.001). The population distribution indicated that the male to female ratio was 2.19:1.00. Individuals older than 65 years accounted for 25.93%. Occupation distribution analysis indicated that farmers accounted for more than 60%. The PTB notification rate showed the following spatial distribution: western region > central region > eastern region. Guangdong province had the highest number of reported PTB cases.

Conclusions:

From 2016 to 2022, the PTB notification rate showed an overall downward trend in China. Men, older people, and farmers were the majority groups. The western region and Guangdong province were hotspots that must be addressed. In the future, the Tuberculosis prevention and control strategies should be optimized according to epidemiological characteristics.
The Qiaosheng “Problem”
Authors: Lu Soo Chun
Published: February 2025

This study explores two examples of British and U.S. responses to the movement of ethnic Chinese youth from Southeast Asia to and from mainland China and to a lesser degree Taiwan. Drawing on multi-archival sources, it examines the travel restrictions imposed by the colonial authorities in British Malaya as well as a U.S.-sponsored education assistance scheme for overseas Chinese students implemented in collaboration with the Republic of China (ROC) and the Asia Foundation. In their implementation, both powers found their influence limited by local forces in the milieu of a decolonizing Southeast Asia.
Imagery Training: Effects on Concentration and Performance of Kata Karate Athletes by Gender Overview
Authors: Fauzi Ibrahim  , Yadi Sunaryadi  , Sagitarius  , Mulyana
Published: February 2025

Psychological factors are one of the factors that support athlete performance. Therefore, there is a need for psychological training to overcome various psychological problems, especially the concentration and performance of karate athletes. This study aims to examine the effect of imagery training on the concentration and performance of kata karate athletes based on gender. This research uses an experimental method with a post-test only design. The sample used in this research was 10 karate kata Gokasi athletes from Bandung City, consisting of 5 female and 5 male athletes aged 11-13 years. Intensive imagery training was given as a research treatment, where they would imagine detailed word movements with an exercise duration of 10-15 minutes per session, frequency 3-4 times a week for 4 weeks. Measurements were carried out in two aspects, namely concentration using the Concentration Grid Test (CGT) and performance using the jury’s assessment through mini-events. Data analysis was carried out using the SPSS Version 27 statistical test. The results of the study showed that the impact of visualization training on the focus and performance of karate kata athletes, both male and female, varied greatly. Male athletes outperformed female athletes in the concentration variable, while female athletes outperformed male athletes in the performance variable. Thus, it can be said that imagination training is one of the exercises that can be used to help karate kata athletes, both male and female, to be more focused and perform better.
Use of Physical Test Measurements for Hockey Sports Using the Physical Education Sports and Health Application for Extracurricular Students of Senior High School Muhammadiyah 6 Palembang
Authors: Nadila Tri Agustin  , Hartati  , Silvi Aryanti
Published: February 2025

The study entitled The Use of Physical Test Result Measurement in Hockey Sports Branch Using PE Application on Extracurricular Students of Muhammadiyah 6 High School Palembang. This study aims to determine the physical condition of hockey sports students using the help of PE application on extracurricular students of Muhammadiyah 6 High School Palembang. The research method used in this study is quantitative descriptive method. The results of the study were to produce data on the physical condition of extracurricular students of Muhammadiyah 6 High School Palembang with a very good category of 16.64%, a good category of 13.58%, a sufficient category of 92.9%, a less category of 89.2% and a very less category of 29.98%. The implications of the results of this study are the growing awareness for students to continue to improve and maintain their physical condition wherever and whenever, so that they can improve the physical condition of students in the sufficient, less and very less categories so that they become better.
«DE LOS PLACERES LIBRES»: VAIVENES EN CANTOS PARA MIS MUCHACHOS (2020) DE ALBERTO LÓPEZ SERRANO
Authors: Zosa-Cano Alexander
Published: February 2025

Homoerotic poetry is booming and, therefore, is being studied with greater regularity from diverse academic spaces. In the Central American scenario it is acquiring greater attention. Four homoerotic movements are evident in the region: disruptive, figurative language, combat poetry and love poetry. However, it is still a taboo and a mediatic way to express oneself or to attack those who sustain this type of discourse. This paper aims to analyze the manifestations of the evasion of reality, how the author uses the Greek symbolic elements to build his poetic identity through the homoerotic registers Cantos para mis muchachos (2017) by Alberto López Serrano. To do so, we approach various discourses used to understand other literary currents that have been used in this field and that are therefore approaches that will generate new discussions.
Pediatric Lymphomas: Key Concepts and Clinical Approaches for Pediatricians
Authors: Catueno Samanta , Cuglievan Branko
Published: February 2025

Lymphomas are the third most prevalent pediatric cancer following leukemia and brain tumors, representing 10% to15% of all childhood cancers. We can divide lymphomas into Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas, with marked differences between these 2 groups. Clinical manifestations can be insidious, and clinicians should have a high index of suspicion when treating patients with lymphadenopathies, weight loss, or prolonged fever. Although refinements in chemotherapy regimens have improved survival for pediatric lymphomas, more recent successful incorporation of targeted therapies offers hope for even better outcomes with fewer late effects. Given the excellent prognosis for many of these patients, it is increasingly important for primary care physicians to recognize and manage potential late effects of therapy, both physical and psychological.
Escape from retribution: the collaborator’s survival strategy (based on the materials of the archival investigation of Gustav Yakobovsky)
Authors: Chepurko O. O.
Published: February 2025

The article is devoted to the fate of Gustav Gustavovich Yakobovsky, an ethnic German and a Soviet citizen, who initially started his career in education and science, but during Nazi occupation of Ukraine took the path of collaborationism. The unremarkable life of the Soviet intellectual changed in 1941 with the outbreak of the German-Soviet military conflict. At the beginning of the German occupation of Dnipropetrovsk, he got a job as a translator at the Einsatzgruppe under the guidance of the SD Erich Bing, where he was working from October 1941 till March 1942. Hereinafter, from the beginning of 1942 he was as a personal interpreter of the head of the SD of Dnipropetrovsk. Also, in March–September 1942 Jakobovsky was working in the ІІІ department of the SD, and from September 1942 till August 1943 – in the IV department of the SD in Dnipropetrovsk. The article focuses on the period of G. Yakobovsky’s residence in Germany. It dates from August 1943 until his arrest in January 1948 by the 6th operational sector of Ministry of State Security (Saxony). During this period, G. Yakobovsky tried to legalize on the territory of Germany: to find work, to get German citizenship and to arrange his personal life. All these could allow him to hide his past, to avoid forced return to the USSR and be responsible for previously committed acts. Gustav Yakobovsky’s attempts to realize his plans and the reasons for his failures are shown.
Egyptomania as a subculture of the 19th–21st centuries
Authors: Venger N.V.
Published: February 2025

Egyptomania is studied as one of the phenomena of the modern cultural environment, which uses the reflexive, orientational, aesthetic and analytical abilities of culture as a complex homeostatic system. The manifestations of Egyptomania in actual modern art and everyday life are studied. The issue about the place of this subculture in modern popular culture is discussed.Egyptomania was Europe’s reaction to the discovery of a new cultural universe, which the Egyptian civilization performed itself at the beginning of XIXth century. Having common roots with the scholarly research of Ancient Egypt and being actualized by archaeological discoveries, Egyptomania separated from science and developed in a special popular subculture during the 19th–21st centuries. Like any social phenomenon, its manifestation depended on the relevant cultural tradition and those types of arts (literature, architecture, cinematography, etc.), which presented the epoch. Egyptomania influenced the fashion, lifestyle and social environment culture. By its definition (as a phenomenon of mass culture), Egyptomania exploited and formed a fantasy image of civilization. It created a mostly romantic and somewhat vulgarized image of Ancient Egypt. Egyptomania should be used to draw attention to modern Egyptology and encourage the public to participate in the supporting of scientific projects.
Economy of the Ottoman Empire through the Eyes of Russian Consuls (1912−1914)
Authors: Arkhireyskyi D.V.
Published: February 2025

The article describes a set of reports by representatives of Russian consulates on the state of the economy of the Ottoman Empire on the eve of the First World War. The reports were published by the St. Petersburg (Petrograd) printing house of V. Kirshbaum, which specialized in publishing economic literature. One of the reasons for the interest of the Russian Empire in the Ottoman Empire is explained by the long period of geopolitical competition between both states. The reports are grouped according to the geographical principle, which makes it possible to identify the regions of the Ottoman state, the economic condition of which attracted the attention of Russian diplomats. These should be recognized as the Black Sea coast of Asia Minor, the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea (Palestine, Lebanon, Syria), historical Mesopotamia, the Turkish Balkans, the South Caucasus, and the western part of Asia Minor. Obviously, on the eve of the First World War, the Russian authorities were interested either in the regions neighboring the Russian Empire, or in the regions that produce strategic products or have important transport communications. Incidentally, it turns out that this variety of historical sources was not previously a separate subject of special scientific research. The article analyzes the content of the reports, establishes a list of the components of the Turkish economy that Russian diplomats were primarily interested in. The studied material allows us to draw conclusions about what Turkish products Russian diplomats considered strategic, what Turkish means of communication were of interest to them. The Russians considered strategic Turkish products mainly tobacco, timber, sugar, gas, and dates. Considerable attention of Russian diplomats was focused on the issues of economic development of individual districts, the specifics of Turkish exports and imports, and the state of Turkish-Russian trade. Obviously, the Russians were eager to know the state of Ottoman shipping and the economic potential of Turkish ports. In addition, it becomes clear that the employees of the Russian consulates were aware of the agrarian and raw material nature of the Ottoman economy, which made Turkey a potential victim of more developed capitalist states, including the Russian Empire.
Intensification of Ukrainian-Japanese Relations in the Sphere of Nuclear Safety after the Accident on the Nuclear Power Plant Fukushima-1
Authors: Havur V.A.
Published: February 2025

The article studіes Ukrainian-Japanese relations in the sphere of nuclear safety on the case of the catastrophe on the NPP Fukushima-1, which happened in March 2011. It is defined, that both Ukraine and Japan have been interested in cooperation in this sphere since 1990. However, it was quite unilateral for a long time, and Japanese scholars prevailed in those processes. The main events of the Ukrainian-Japanese partnership in nuclear safety after the accident are given; their features and specificity are analyzed. It is explained, that Ukraine became an active participant in the dialogue, given expert assistance. As a result, the cooperation program «ChernobylFukushima» was built, and its projects are being realized now. The author makes conclusions, that after 2011 Ukrainian-Japanese cooperation in the sphere of nuclear safety have acquired a new level of priority, is beneficial for both partners. The accumulated experience of fighting against consequences of nuclear calamities are extremally valuable. Professional prestige in the sphere of using and control of nuclear energy is supposed to enhance.
Covid-19 as an Iindicator of the globalized World.
Authors: Kyrydon А.М. , Kosiak S.M. , Troyan S.S.
Published: February 2025

The purpose of the article is to summarize the policy of European states aimed at combating the Covid-19 pandemic, and in this regard, to study the features of the Swedish model of combating the spread of the coronavirus disease and its importance for preventing similar global challenges in the future. The scientific novelty of the study is determined by the power of challenges and threats of a universal nature both for the modern globalized and interdependent world in general, and for Europe in particular. This is especially important given the global level and scale of the Covid-19 pandemic that humanity faced in early 2020. The global community, including all regional segments, faced the unprecedented challenge of the coronavirus pandemic, which belongs to asymmetric shocks that begin with a small shock and then quickly cover the entire world. The outbreak of the coronavirus disease at the beginning of 2020 came as a surprise to the whole world. The World Health Organization somewhat late (only in March 2020) announced the pandemic and the need for a serious and urgent fight against it. The first patients with Covid-19 in European countries appeared in January 2020. At the same time, the first deaths from the coronavirus disease were recorded in Europe. Already at the initial stage of the pandemic, Italy, Spain, France, and then the USA, Russia, India, and Brazil faced its severe consequences (a significant number of illnesses and deaths). Most European countries, including Ukraine, have introduced strict restrictive measures. It is about mass self-isolation, restriction of economic and trade activities, termination of the educational process with its subsequent transfer to a distance form of education, etc. Almost all available resources of the national health care systems were mobilized to fight the pandemic. Sweden’s public policy to counter the spread of the pandemic was unique in the European space. The Swedish model of public policy to combat the Covid-19 pandemic was based on the principle of public responsibility and reliance on a highly developed national health care system. The main place in the approach of the Swedish government to this problem was taken by the course on the development of collective immunity. The principle of voluntariness, which did not involve the introduction of a nationwide quarantine, played an important role. In general, the generalization of the experience and results of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic in European countries, the study of the effectiveness of the features of the Swedish model of combating the coronavirus disease should contribute to greater resistance of modern states and societies to the threats and challenges of the globalized world.
The	Participation	of Molotschna Mennonites in the First Regional, National, and	International Exhibitions (Mid-19th Century).
Authors: Venger Nataliya , Khodchenko Olena
Published: February 2025

In the article, the authors study the early experiences of Mennonites` participation in state and international agroindustrial exhibitions during the 1840s-1860s. The involvement of the Mennonites in these cultural events indicated official recognition of the colonies' achievements and provides important information for broader conclusions regarding the general level of development of the region and the empire during the early modernization (pre-modernization) period. Industrial and agricultural exhibitions reached their first peak of popularity in the second third of the 19th century. Participation in them became a mandatory duty for Mennonite colonies. Taking part in those events the congregations showcased the results of their economic achievements, reflecting their adherence to the principles of their “Privileges” and the didactic mission imposed by the Russian monarchs. The list of exhibits offers a snapshot of the settlements' development just before the transformative Great Reforms. The exhibitions also demonstrate a dynamic shift in economic development, evolving from agricultural products to the implementation of early agricultural machinery. By the mid-1860s, Mennonites had already embarked on industrial projects, but it took time for their entrepreneurs to gain recognition. The history of Mennonite interactions with various central bodies and exhibition organizations challenges the idea about the colonies' isolation. The analysis of Ph. Wiebe's correspondence reveals his pivotal role in managing the colonies. As an ambitious leader, he showcased his abilities both as an organizer and as a lobbyist for the local Molochna elite which was loyal to him. By the mid-19th century, there was no established industrial elite strata within Mennonite society, and the circle of participants was quite narrow. Reliable information regarding the exhibition activities of the Chortitza colonies is limited. Given that Wiebe was responsible for both (Molotschna and Chortitza settlements) groups of the so-called "Mother colonies," it is assumed that the Mennonite leader primarily lobbied for the Molotschna settlements which he had closer ties to. This study helps to dispel the notion of Mennonite history as a mostly local phenomenon providing a broader dimension for their past.
Микола фон	Дітмар:	німецька педантичність у розвитку промислового потенціалу українських земель (кінець	ХІХ – початок ХХ ст.)
Authors: Шандра І. О.
Published: February 2025

У статті розглянуто постать Миколи Федоровича фон Дітмара – відомого громадського діяча та визнаного лідера промисловців кінця ХІХ – початку ХХ ст. Вперше в українській історіографії простежено його ставлення до українських урядів та української державності під час революційних подій 1917–1919 рр.
Еволюція образів Нестора Махна і махновського руху в менонітській белетристиці
Authors: Портнова Т. В.
Published: February 2025

Стаття аналізує особливості образів Нестора Махна і учасників махновського руху у менонітській художнійлітературі 1920–1990‑х років. Впродовж ХХ століття історія нападів махновців на менонітські колонії залишаласянаскрізною темою, яка переосмислювалася кількома поколіннями письменників. У ранніх напівавтобіографічнихтворів Махно постає як втілення абсолютного зла, Антихрист або уособлення найнижчих, кримінальних інстинктів,що вивільнились у часи політичного хаосу. Від 1980‑х років намітився відхід від стереотипної дихотомії «невинніжертви – злодії» і від суто теологічних трактувань на користь цікавості до джерел українсько-менонітськихконфліктів, зокрема поява колоніальної перспективи (конфлікт новоприбулого і автохтонного населення).
«Історики і війна»: діяльність Українсько-німецької історичної комісії під час повномасштабної російської агресії в Україні
Authors: Грінченко Г. Г.
Published: February 2025

Українсько-німецька історична комісія, заснована у 2015 році, працює над зміцненням академічних зв’язків між Україною та Німеччиною, підтримкою молодих дослідників і популяризацією історії обох країн.

Її діяльність охоплює організацію конференцій, семінарів і публічних дискусій, а також дослідження ключових тем української та німецької історії.
Від самого початку повномасштабної агресії Росії проти України Українсько-німецька історична комісія активно відповідає на нові виклики, спрямовуючи свої зусилля на збереження фундаментальних європейських цінностей, протидію російським історичним наративам і фальсифікаціям та нове осмислення минулого.
У цьому тексті розглянуто діяльність Комісії під час поточної стадії російсько-української війни, висвітлено її пріоритетні напрямки та особливості.
Фаїна Гольденберг та зародження історичної германістики у Дніпро(петро)вському університеті
Authors: Венгер А. Г.
Published: February 2025

У статті аналізується життєвий та академічний шлях української германістки Фаїни Гольденберг (1908–1975). Здобувши освіту в Одеському інституті народної освіти, розпочала викладати у вищих навчальних закладах Одеси. Потім переїхала до Дніпропетровська, де у 1937 р. репресовано чоловіка. У 1948 р. захистила дисертацію, присвячену німецькому просвітнику та гуманісту Лессінгу. У дисертаційній роботі проаналізувала творчість Лессінга крізь призму реакцій на навколишню дійсність пруссацтва, дійшовши висновку, що, перебуваючи в опозиції до влади, у тому числі і до церкви, він так і не досягнув рівня революціонера, зупинившись на рівні критики. У додатку до статті вперше публікується рукопис тези дисертації Ф. Гольденберг.
The Thickening Plot
Authors: Marcoux Paula
Published: February 2025

The author won an Award under the Sophie Coe Prize, 1998, for this essay, as explained on page 7. She holds a degree in Anthropology from Brown University, and for several years balanced her work as a field archaeologist by cooking professionally in the archaeological off-season. Since 1987 she has worked at Plimoth Plantation (a living history museum in Plymouth MA) doing research and education on how English culture, including foodways, adapted to the circumstances of New England in the 1620s. She tells us: 'Here it dawned on me that there might be such a thing as an archaeology of cooking. Lo and behold, others were already working in the field. This essay is the result of research I did in a Radcliffe Graduate Seminar instructed by Barbara K. Wheaton.'
Have Cook Book, Will Travel
Authors: Cullen Paula
Published: February 2025

Food history studies often refer to evidence provided by travel books which relate experiences of food in foreign countries in past times. The essay primed here is a comparatively recent one (it originally appeared in The Lady in 1971), but recent history is just as fascinating as that of the more distant past, and Paula Cullen gives a lively conspectus of foods eaten in many countries, mainly African, by a peripatetic entomologist, working mainly for the World Health Organization, and his wife.
Mrs Blanche Leigh
Authors: Brears Peter
Published: February 2025

What follows is a slightly adapted extract from A Taste of Leeds, the book by Peter Brears which is reviewed on page 53. Long ago, in PPC 5, we published a charming article by John F Preston on the collection of old cookery books which he gave to the Brotherton Library of the University of Leeds. The Library already possessed a very important collection donated by Mrs Blanche Leigh. We take this opportunity to celebrate her generosity and the good results which have flowed from it over more than fifty years. 
This note concludes with two recipes which Peter Brears has adapted from Mrs Leigh's own recipe collection.
Creative industries in global trade: An international competitiveness analysis
Authors: Şimşek Mehmet Cemil
Published: February 2025

Creative industries are increasingly recognized as key drivers of sustainable economic development. This study examines the international trade competitiveness of 226 economies in the creative industries, utilizing seven widely utilised indices of trade competitiveness for the most recent year data available, 2023. The analysis explores export, import, and trade balance patterns across various economic groups, regions, and major economies in creative industries. It also identifies the export value of the most traded ten creative industries products worldwide. Findings reveal that approximately 78% of the 226 countries exhibit comparative disadvantages or lack international competitiveness in creative industries. Notably, there is a high concentration of competitiveness in the creative industries around certain major countries, particularly in Asia-Pacific and European regions, including countries such as Türkiye, Italy, India, China, Indonesia, France, Vietnam, Poland, Portugal, Thailand, and Spain. Furthermore, 10 out of 262 creative industry products account for 52.4% of creative industries exports in the world, indicating a high level of product concentration in creative industries. This study also reveals that inter-industry trade, driven by comparative advantage, is the dominant pattern in international creative industries trade, with only around 3% of countries exhibiting intra-industry trade patterns.
ІННОВАЦІЙНІ ТЕХНОЛОГІЇ ЕКСТРАГУВАННЯ РОСЛИННОЇ СИРОВИНИ
Authors: Молчанов М. Ю.
Published: February 2025

Анотація. Наразі у світі активно розвиваються напрямки виробництва, в яких використовують не лише свіжу рослинну сировину, а й рослинні концентрати, які хоч і мають складність при виробництві, але є більш зручними у використанні. Через свої великі концентрації вони мають тривалі терміни зберігання, займають менше місця і легко регенеруються певними розчинниками. Але виробництво таких концентратів може буди досить складним, енергоємним та іноді не екологічним через застаріле обладнання і тому перед виробниками таких концентратів ставиться завдання шукати методи модернізації старого обладнання чи, що навіть більш актуально, шукати нові принципи обробки сировини для отримання концентратів з більшим вмістом сухих речовин, більшої екологічності і менших енергетичних витрат. Запропоновано залучити інноваційні технології для екстрагування рослинної сировини складної структури для дослідження ефективності процесу механодифузії і визначення кінетики зміни концентрації у часі, а також можливості обробки сировини без її подрібнення, як у традиційних процесах.
Проведено аналіз літературних джерел, присвячених дослідженню процесу екстрагування кавової сировини в умовах мікрохвильового поля такими розчинниками як вода, етанол, СО2. Визначено перспективність досліджень даного методу обробки рослинної сировини.
В ході проведення експериментальних досліджень було визначено як мікрохвильове поле впливає на рослинну сировину і після проведення досліджень отримано дані кінетики зміни температури, енергетичних витрат і коефіцієнту світлопропускання для процесу екстрагування деревини дуба водою, а також дані щодо відмінностей екстрагування кавової сировини у вигляді дрібно меленої кави та кавових зерен. Отримано дані, що обробка рослинної сировини може проводитись як при високих температурах так і при низьких.
EFL Students’ Perceptions of Using Quizizz as a Learning Tool
Authors: Rakaj Dorinë
Published: February 2025

This study examined students’ perceptions of using Quizizz as a learning tool in the University of Prizren’s Department of English and Literature. A quantitative method was employed, utilizing data collected from a questionnaire. This questionnaire was distributed to 50 students during the summer semester of the 2022/2023 academic year. The researcher used Google Forms to analyze the data and determine the frequency and the percentage. The findings revealed that students had positive perceptions of this tool in the classroom. Most students found Quizizz helpful, fun, and engaging, and it significantly contributed to their motivation. Future research should focus on examining teachers’ perceptions regarding this platform in the context of teaching and learning.
Language Instructors’ Beliefs and Coping Mechanisms on the Use of Machine Translation: Cautions and Concerns
Authors: Lew Ya Ling , Kaur Naginder , Hamid Huzaifah A , Hoe Foo Terng
Published: February 2025

Machine translation (MT) is widely used in second or foreign language learning and is one of the most used language learning applications among tertiary learners. However, problems arise when learners are unable to utilise machine translation effectively, necessitating important instructor guidance. The present study aimed to explore university instructors’ beliefs about learners' use of machine translation in second or foreign language writing tasks and assessments and to investigate the extent to which teaching strategies and assessments are adapted in view of its widespread use. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected from 127 instructors at an institution of higher learning via questionnaire and semi-structured interview. Findings revealed that instructors concur with the use of machine translation as a useful auxiliary learning tool, as long as it is used with care and caution within clear guidelines and framework. Although the instructors have also made some adjustments to their teaching, their coping mechanisms are not sustainable owing to lack of clear guidelines on the use of machine translation in language learning. It is suggested that learner guidance and clear institutional guidelines be provided for optimal use of machine translation in language learning.
Stylistic Analysis of Robert Frost's “After Apple-Picking”: Unveiling Linguistic Dimensions
Authors: Al-Shara Zaydun A. , Alseid Myassar Yousef , Ae Lee Jung
Published: February 2025

This article delves into Robert Frost's poem “After Apple-Picking”, revealing its multifaceted exploration of human experiences encompassing weariness, dissatisfaction, yearning, mortality, and the cycle of life and death. Frost skilfully weaves these themes together through the perspective of an introspective apple-picker, employing various semantic, syntactic, and phonological dimensions. The analysis delves into the consequences of labour and the inevitable culmination of life, emphasizing Frost's adept use of stylistic elements to engage readers in a thoughtful exploration of the poem's intricate layers of meaning. Divided into three sections, this paper aims to highlight Frost's mastery of poetic artistry while shedding light on the interconnected themes in “After Apple-Picking”.