bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Planning for a New Generation of Public Library Buildings
Authors: McCabe Gerard B.
Published: June 2024

The public library director needs information that helps in understanding what is involved in planning for a public library building project. This applies whether the subject is a free standing independent building, a branch library, a joint-use facility with a museum, a senior academic library, a community or junior college library, or a school library. Reading this book will not turn a reader into a qualified specialist on library buildings, but it will help librarians and others learn what should be known about a project so that they may function effectively as part of the planning team.

The concept of modern libraries is moving toward interactive connections with information sources far beyond the immediate community. For the contemporary public library, this means connection to a network, with several terminals constantly online to the Internet. New library buildings must be constructed with these and other needs in mind. The public library director needs information that helps in understanding what is involved in planning for a public library building project. This applies whether the subject is a free standing independent building, a branch library, a joint-use facility with a museum, a senior academic library, a community or junior college library, or a school library. This book will help librarians and others learn what should be known about a project so that they may function effectively as part of the planning team.
The Popular Press, 1833-1865
Authors: Huntzicker William E.
Published: June 2024

The third volume in The History of Journalism series, this work provides an overview of the period from 1833 to 1865 when major journalistic forces evolved within professional circles, reform movements, Southern nationalism, ethnic, religious and racial minorities. The transition from partisan press to commercial journalism, it is argued, was a gradual process that covered the entire popular press era from the founding of the penny newspapers in 1833 through the end of the Civil War in 1865. Newspapers reflected a diverse, multicultural society and numerous reform and partisan groups during the antebellum era. Civil War correspondents created a new power base, the reporter in the field, by occassionally sending reports independent from the views of their commanding officers and employing editors. The relationship between newspapers and the government and political parties remained a complex one, especially during the war when reporters demonstrated their independence if not their objectivity.

Scholars and researchers of journalism history and of the American Civil war will appreciate this synthesis of journalism history during an important period in American history. Among the subjects covered are the New York newspaper wars, specialized publications, alternative newspapers, Western newspaper wars, reporters, officers, and soldiers in the field, and reflections on the popular press. A complete list of sources follows a bibliographical overview.
Portrait of an Expatriate
Authors: Hodges Buelette E.
Published: June 2024

LeRoy S. Hodges, Jr., has written a lively and informative biography of a Black writer of merit whose works have not enjoyed the wide readership they deserve. Interweaving discussion and criticism of William Gardner Smith's literary work with an account of his life, Hodges provides summaries and critical evaluations of Smith's novels and his nonfiction. He gives us insight into the experience of Black writers who chose to live abroad and looks searchingly at the problem of alienation.
Post-Pop Cinema
Authors: Mayshark Jesse Fox
Published: June 2024

Starting in the early 1990s, artists such as Quentin Tarantino, David Foster Wallace, and Kurt Cobain contributed to a swelling cultural tide of pop postmodernism that swept through music, film, literature, and fashion. In cinema in particular, some of the arts most fundamental aspects—stories, characters, and genres, for instance—assumed such a trite and trivialized appearance that only rarely could they take their places on the screen without provoking an inward smirk or a wink from the audience. Out of this highly self-conscious and world-weary environment, however, a new group of filmmakers began to develop as the decade wore on, with a new set of styles and sensibilities to match. InPost-Pop Cinemaauthor Jesse Fox Mayshark takes us on a film-by-film tour of the works of these filmmakers-including Wes and P. T. Anderson, Sofia Coppola, Richard Linklater, Alexander Payne, and David O. Russell-and seeks to reveal how a common pool of styles, collaborators, and personal connections helps them to confront the unifying problem of meaning in American film.

Wes Anderson'sBottle Rocket(1996) and Paul Thomas Anderson'sBoogie Nights(1997) were ultimately about their characters' lives-even though their characters often dealt with highly contrived environments and situations. And soon after Wes Anderson scored his first success, others like David O. Russell (Flirting With Disaster, Three Kings), the screenwriter Charlie Kaufman (who collaborated with Spike Jonze on such projects asBeing John MalkovichandAdaptation), Alexander Payne (Election, Sideways), Richard Kelly (Donnie Darko), and Sofia Coppola (Lost in Translation) began to tread their own paths over this same ground. Although these men and women represent a wide range of styles and subject matter, all their films revolve in different ways around the difficulty of establishing and maintaining connections. This theme of connection also runs deeper than the films made: the directors share actors (Mark Wahlberg, Bill Murray, Ben Stiller, Jason Schwartzman), collaborators (the musician Jon Brion) and sometimes even personal connections (Spike Jonze starred in Russell'sThree Kings, and was married to Coppola). Together these filmmakers form a loose and distinctly American school of filmmaking, one informed by postmodernism but not in thrall to it, and one that every year becomes more important to the world of cinema both within and beyond the United States.
Postmodernism and Race
Authors: Kramer Eric
Published: June 2024

This collection brings together a dozen academics from diverse racial, ethnic, and gender perspectives to explore race in a postmodern way.Postmodernism and Racearticulates the differences between modern and postmodern discourses. It then offers a third alternative based on comparative civilizational studies, which suggest a multidimensional approach to power, identity, and social order. Also drawing on Western and non-Western interpretations, the discursive nature of race as a cultural product and semiotic marker is explored.

The collection seeks to achieve three tasks: To present a uniquely kynical approach to truth-saying presented by modernists and sophisticated so-called postmodernists (with their faith in lingualism); to explore what modernism is in the context of race; and to investigate the concept of race in an aperspectival way, including the language-gaming of racism. The obsession with racial measurement and its correlation with measures of intelligence is explored, as is the mythology of racial homogeneity in Japan. Also examined are the discursive nature of racial reality and power, and racial identity in Africa.

All those concerned with issues of race and/or postmodern civilization, as well as those interested in operational definition, scalar phenomena, relativism, and postmodern views of truth, justice, and power, will find this a provocative collection.
Leveraging business analytics for competitive advantage: Predictive models and data-driven decision making
Authors: Amardas Tuboalabo  , Ushena Buinwi  , Chinenye Gbemisola Okatta  , Ebunoluwa Johnson  , Jumai Adama Buinwi
Published: June 2024

This study investigates the transformative potential of predictive analytics in market performance, addressing a significant gap in contemporary business intelligence literature. The primary aim is to evaluate the accuracy, reliability, scalability, and ethical implications of predictive models. Utilizing a qualitative approach, the review  incorporates case studies and thematic analysis to capture rich, context-specific insights. Key findings reveal that predictive models significantly enhance market forecasting capabilities, enabling more informed and strategic decision-making processes. The study underscores the robustness of these models across various scenarios, highlighting their efficiency in managing large datasets. Ethical considerations emerge as a crucial theme, emphasizing the need for stringent data privacy measures and transparent practices to build trust and ensure compliance. The conclusions drawn emphasize the substantial competitive advantages that predictive analytics can offer when implemented judiciously, fostering agility and responsiveness in market strategies. However, the study also cautions against potential ethical pitfalls and data privacy issues, advocating for a balanced approach that prioritizes both innovation and integrity. Recommendations include investing in advanced predictive analytics tools while simultaneously strengthening data governance frameworks to enhance predictive accuracy and ensure ethical compliance. Future research should continue exploring the evolving landscape of predictive analytics, particularly focusing on emerging technologies and their potential to reshape market dynamics.
Keywords:  Predictive Analytics, Market Performance, Business Intelligence, Data Privacy, Qualitative Analysis, Competitive Advantage.
Geochemistry of Neoproterozoic arenites from the Murwara area, Katni District, Madhya Pradesh: Implications for provenance, weathering and Tectonic Setting
Authors:   Department of Geology, Government Motilal Vigyan Mahavidyalaya, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India 462008, Onker Priyanka , Usmani H.U , Raghuwanshi R.S
Published: June 2024

Geochemical analysis in terms of major, trace and rare earth elements of the Neo-Proterozoic arenites of Rewa and Bhander Groups of the Vindhyan Supergroup from Murwara, Katni district, M.P., has been carried out to determine the provenance, weathering and tectonic setting. The arenites are rich in SiO2 content but less in Na2O, K2O and CaO contents, suggesting the dominance of quartz and less amount of feldspars and rock fragments. Geochemically, these rocks are classified as quartz arenites to sub litharenite to sub-arkose. The CIA (75-98) and PIA values for these arenites and A-CN-K diagram indicates a high intensity of weathering in the source area. High LREE/HREE ratios, negative Eu anomaly and La/Sc, Th/Sc, Th/Co and Cr/Th ratio values suggest felsic source of these arenites. The discriminant diagram for these arenites indicates a quartzose sedimentary provenance. Ni vs TiO2 and Th/Sc vs Sc bivariate plots indicate that the felsic rocks have been the source rock for these arenites. The discrimination diagrams based on log (K2O+Na2O) vs SiO2 and Fe2O3+MgO vs TiO2 contents show a passive margin setting. Whereas the results of new discriminant function multi-dimensional diagram for the high silica arenites reveals a change from collision to continental rift setting
The Impact of Aqueous Phase Replacement Reaction on the Phase State of Internally Mixed Organic/ammonium Aerosols
Authors: Yang Hui , Dong Fengfeng , Xia Li , Huang Qishen , Pang Shufeng , Zhang Yunhong
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Aerosol phase state is crucial for air quality, climate, and human health. Atmospheric secondary aerosols are often internally mixed with organic and inorganic components, particularly dicarboxylic acids, ammonium, sulfate, nitrate, and chloride. These complex compositions enable aqueous reaction between organic and inorganic species, significantly complicating aerosol phase behaviour during aging and making phase predictions challenging. We investigated carboxylate/ammonium salt mixtures using in-situ infrared spectroscopy. The di- and tri- carboxylates included sodium pyruvate (SP), sodium tartrate (ST), and sodium citrate (SC), while the ammonium salts included NH4NO3, NH4Cl, and (NH4)2SO4. Our results demonstrated that aqueous replacement reactions between carboxylates and ammonium salts was promoted by the formation and depletion of NH3 as relative humidity (RH) changed. Solid NaNO3, SP, and Na2SO4 formed in SP/ammonium aerosol at 35.7 %~12.7 %, 64 % and 65.5 %~60.1 % RH, respectively. In contrast, reactions between ST or SC and (NH4)2SO4 was incomplete due to the gel structure of SC or ST at low RH. Upon hydration, the deliquescence RH of Na2SO4 in SP/(NH4)2SO4 (88.8 %–95.2 %) and NaNO3 in SP/NH4NO3 (76.5–81.9 %) are higher than those of pure inorganic aerosols. Unexpectedly, aqueous Na2SO4 crystallized upon humidification in ST/(NH4)2SO4 particles at 43.6 % RH and then deliquesced with increasing RH. This is attributed to decreased viscosity and increased ion mobility, which overcome the kinetic inhibition of ion movement, leading to nucleation and growth of Na2SO4 crystal. Our findings highlight the intricate interplay between chemical components within organic/inorganic aerosol, the impact of replacement reactions on aerosol aging and phase state, and subsequently on atmospheric processes.
Future Changes of Compound Explosive Cyclones and Atmospheric Rivers in the North Atlantic
Authors: Lopez-Marti Ferran , Ginesta Mireia , Faranda Davide , Rutgersson Anna , Yiou Pascal , Wu Lichuan , Messori Gabriele
Published: June 2024

Abstract. The explosive development of extratropical cyclones and atmospheric rivers play a crucial role in driving extreme weather in the mid-latitudes, such as compound windstorm-flood events. Although both explosive cyclones and atmospheric rivers are well-understood and their relationship has been studied previously, there is still a gap in our understanding of how a warmer climate may affect their concurrence. Here, we focus on evaluating the current climatology and assessing changes in the future concurrence between atmospheric rivers and explosive cyclones in the North Atlantic. To accomplish this, we independently detect and track atmospheric rivers and extratropical cyclones and study their concurrence in both ERA5 reanalysis and CMIP6 historical and future climate simulations. In agreement with the literature, atmospheric rivers are more often detected in the vicinity of explosive cyclones than non-explosive cyclones in all datasets, and the atmospheric river intensity increases in all the future scenarios analysed. Moreover, we find that explosive cyclones with atmospheric rivers are longer-lasting and deeper than other explosive cyclone. Notably, we identify a significant and systematic future increase in the cylones – atmospheric river concurrences. Finally, under the worst-case scenario, the explosive cyclone – atmospheric river concurrences show an increase and model agreement over western Europe. As such, our work provides a novel statistical relation between explosive cyclones and atmospheric rivers in CMIP6 climate projections and a characterization of their joint changes in intensity and location.
Surface Observation Constrained High Frequency Coal Mine Methane Emissions in Shanxi China Reveal More Emissions than Inventories, Consistency with Satellite Inversion
Authors: Lu Fan , Qin Kai , Cohen Jason Blake , He Qin , Tiwari Pravash , Hu Wei , Ye Chang , Shan Yanan , Xu Qing , Wang Shuo , Tu Qiansi
Published: June 2024

Abstract. This work focuses on Changzhi, Shanxi China, a city and surrounding rural region with one of the highest atmospheric concentrations of methane (CH4) world-wide (campaign-wide minimum/mean/standard deviation/max observations: 2.0, 2.9, 1.3, and 16 ppm) due to a rapid increase in the mining, production, and use of coal over the past decade. An intensive 15-day surface observation campaign of CH4 is used to drive a new analytical, mass-conserving method to compute and attribute CH4 emissions. Observations made in concentric circles at 1 km, 3 km, and 5 km around a high production high gas coal mine yielded emissions of 0.73, 0.28, and 0.15 ppm min-1 respectively. Attribution used a 2-box mass conserving model to identify the known mine’s emissions from 0.042–5.3 ppm min-1, and a previously unidentified mine’s emission from 0.22–7.9 ppm min-1. These results demonstrate the importance of simultaneously quantifying both the spatial and temporal distribution of CH4 to better control regional-scale CH4 emissions. Results of the attribution are used in tandem with observations of boundary layer height to quantify policy-relevant emissions from the two coal mines as 13670±7400 kg h-1 and 5070±2270 kg h-1 respectively. Both mines display a fat tail distribution, with respective 25th, median, and 75th percentile values of [870, 7500, 38700] kg h-1 and [431, 1590, 7000] kg h-1. These findings are demonstrated to be higher than CH4 emissions from equivalent oil and gas operations in the USA, with one about double and the other similar to day-to-day emissions inverted over 5-years using TROPOMI over the same region.
A derecho climatology (2004–2021) in the United States based on machine learning identification of bow echoes
Authors: Li Jianfeng , Geiss Andrew , Feng Zhe , Leung L. Ruby , Qian Yun , Cui Wenjun
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Due to their persistent widespread severe winds, derechos pose significant threats to human safety and property, and they are as hazardous and fatal as many tornadoes and hurricanes. Yet, automated detection of derechos remains challenging due to the absence of spatiotemporally continuous observations and the complex criteria employed to define the phenomenon. This study proposes a physically based definition of derechos that contains the key features of derechos described in the literature and allows their automated objective identification using either observations or model simulations. The automated detection is composed of three algorithms: the Flexible Object Tracker algorithm to track mesoscale convective systems (MCSs), a semantic segmentation convolutional neural network to identify bow echoes, and a comprehensive algorithm to classify MCSs as derechos or non-derecho events. Using the new approach, we develop a novel high-resolution (4 km and hourly) observational dataset of derechos over the United States east of the Rocky Mountains from 2004 to 2021. The dataset is analyzed to document the derecho climatology in the United States. Many more derechos (increased by ~50–400 %) are identified in the dataset (~31 events per year) than in previous estimations (~6–21 events per year), but the spatial distribution and seasonal variation patterns resemble earlier studies with a peak occurrence in the Great Plains and Midwest during the warm season. In addition, around 20 % of damaging gust (≥ 25.93 m s-1) reports are produced by derechos during the dataset period over the United States east of the Rocky Mountains. The dataset is available at https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10884046 (Li et al., 2024).
MUSTAFA LUTFÎ el-MANFALÛTÎ’NİN el-YETÎM ADLI HİKÂYESİNİN MELANKOLİK UNSURLAR ÇERÇEVESİNDE TAHLİLİ
Authors: Direkler Emine
Published: June 2024

XIX. yüzyılda insanlığın tanık olduğu savaşlar, hastalıklar ve diğer toplumsal travmalar toplumun ruh halini olumsuz yönde etkileyerek insanları umutsuzluğa sevk etmiştir. İnsanlığın içine düştüğü karamsarlık ve umutsuzluk hali edebiyata da konu olmuş, edebiyatçılar kaleme aldıkları eserlerle toplumun içinde olduğu duruma ayna tutmuşlardır. Önce Fransa’da ortaya çıkan, daha sonra tüm dünyaya yayılan romantik ekolü benimseyen yazarlar, insanlığın içinde bulunduğu sıkıntıları ele alarak ezilen, acı çeken, umutsuz insanlara eserlerinde yer vermeye başlamışlardır.
Doğu’nun Batı’ya açılan penceresi olarak kabul edilen Mısır’da da edebiyatçılar, tüm dünyada hızla yayılan romantik ekolü tanıyarak etkilenmişler ve Mısır halkının içinde bulunduğu ruh halini anlatan eserler kaleme almışlardır. Modern Arap edebiyatında romantik akımın öncülerinden kabul edilen Mustafa Lutfî el-Manfalûtî kaleme aldığı hikâyelerde sıradan insanların yaşamlarına odaklanarak, toplumun alt kesimlerindeki insanların hayatlarını, yaşadıkları zorlukları ve acıları anlatmaktadır.
Makalenin konusunu teşkil eden el-Yetîm adlı hikâyede, genç bir delikanlının anne ve babasının vefatından sonra amcasının evine giderek orada amcasının kızıyla birlikte geçirdiği tatlı çocukluk günleri anlatılmaktadır. Yılların geçmesiyle amcasının kızına âşık olması ve aşkını itiraf etme cesareti gösteremeden sevdiği kızın başka bir erkekle evlendirileceğini duymasıyla yaşadığı üzüntü sonucu amcasının evinini kimseye haber vermeden terkedip uzaklara kaçışı anlatılmaktadır. Bireyin duygularına yer veren, özellikle kavuşulamayan sevgilinin sıkça anlatıldığı romantik ekol etkisiyle kaleme alınan bu eser dönemin bazı toplumsal problemlerine de ışık tutmaktadır. el-Manfalûtî, 1915 yılında yayımlanan el-‘Abarât isimli hikâye koleksiyonunda yer alan el-Yetîm adlı hikâyede melankoli sembolünü etkili bir şekilde kullanmaktadır.
EVALUATION OF PROVINCES IN TÜRKİYE WITH HEALTH INDICATORS BY DENSITY-BASED SPATIAL CLUSTERING ANALYSIS
Authors: Şimşek Ahmet Bahadır
Published: June 2024

This study aims to evaluate the health resource distribution of provinces in Turkey using DBSCAN cluster analysis method. The optimum values of DBSCAN parameters (epsilon and minPts) were tested by simulation and the clustering silhouette value was taken as the basis for selecting the appropriate parameter set. The results of the descriptive statistical analysis of the dataset show a high coefficient of variation, indicating inequalities in the distribution of health resources. By dividing provinces into two clusters, the study reveals the similarity of local dynamics in the inequality of resource distribution. The findings provide important insights for relevant stakeholders to address the disparities between provinces in Turkey. The fact that the study adopts a method other than the hierarchical and k-means clustering methods dominant in the literature and that the codes of the algorithm are shared in Python language broadens the horizons of the relevant researchers and increases the transparency and reproducibility of the study.
İHTİYATİ TAHAKKUK: VERGİ ALACAĞI AÇISINDAN SIRA DIŞI BİR GÜVENCE TEDBİRİ
Authors: Ercan Taner
Published: June 2024

Kamu hizmetlerinin devamlı ve sağlıklı bir şekilde sürdürülebilmesi kamu finansman kaynaklarının zamanında, eksiksiz tahsili ile mümkündür. Bu minvalde Türk hukuk sisteminde kamu alacaklarının takibi ve korunması, 6183 Sayılı Amme Alacaklarının Tahsil Usulü Hakkında Kanun (AATUHK) ile sağlanmıştır. Kanun koyucu mezkur yasada yer alan hükümlerden belirli bir kısmı vasıtasıyla kamu alacağının tahsilini düzenlemekte, belirli bir kısmı ile kamu alacağına birtakım imtiyazlar tesis etmekte ve bir diğer kısmı ile de kamu alacağının korunmasını hedeflemektedir. Kamu alacağının korunmasına yönelik tedbirler Kanun’un ikinci bölümünde sayılmış olup bu müesseseler “teminat isteme, ihtiyati tahakkuk ve ihtiyati haciz” kurumlarıdır. İhtiyati tahakkuk müessesesi de bahsi geçen tedbirler kapsamında vergilendirme süreci bağlamındaki tarh, tebliğ, tahakkuk aşamalarının nihayete ermeden olağanüstü şekilde tahakkuk ettirilmesini sağlayan kamu alacağını güvence almayı amaçlayan bir tedbirdir. Bu çalışmada, amme alacağını koruma amacını taşıyan ve sıra dışı bir tedbir olan ihtiyati tahakkuk kurumu yasal düzenlemeye yönelik açıklamalar çerçevesinde irdelenecektir.
Muslim Fashion Development Strategy in the Ḥalāl Industry in Indonesia: Some Notes from the Quran and Hadith
Authors: Azwar Azwar , Nasir Mohd Norzi
Published: June 2024

This article aims to analyse the internal and external factors that influence the development of the Muslim fashion industry in the context of the ḥalāl industry in Indonesia and formulate appropriate strengthening strategies based on the results of the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis. This research uses a mixed approach, or a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods (mixed method), in the form of an exploratory sequential design, using the SWOT analysis technique. The research results indicate that the Muslim fashion industry in Indonesia has several strengths, which include a large domestic market, increased awareness of Sharia-compliant fashion, as well as ethnic diversity and traditions. It also shows Islam as a religion that promotes respect for cultural diversity, as Allah created humans in various forms, languages, and cultures (al-Ḥujurāt [49]: 13). Several weaknesses were identified, including a lack of access to necessary resources and technology. In terms of opportunities, they can be obtained through the increasing global demand for ḥalāl products, the opportunity to innovate in Sharia-compliant fashion design, and the demand for eco-friendly products. These are in line with Allah’s command to His caliphs to preserve the environment, among which are found in al-A‘rāf [7]: 85 and al-Qaṣaṣ [28]: 77. However, threats such as global competition and regulatory changes can hamper industry growth. Therefore, strengthening strategies are urgently needed in several main areas, to strengthen the domestic Muslim fashion market, encourage the market for Muslim fashion products, collaborate with other ḥalāl sectors, and control the export market.
Study of the impact of sediments on the mechanical behavior of concrete and towards the penetration of carbon dioxide
Authors: Safer Omar , Amer Adem Ait Mohamed , Belaribi Omar , Belguesmia Khalil , Belas Nadia , Chemmam Mohammed , Nougar Benali , Menad Kamel , Chaib Ouaddah , M’hamed Adjoudj
Published: June 2024

Dam reservoirs are exposed to a loss of water storage capacity due to the phenomenon of siltation. This particularity can be expressed by the siltation of reservoirs and the entrainment of particles transported by watercourses. Siltation of reservoirs is a critical state which causes a reduction in the storage capacity of dams. Algeria is characterized by a semi-arid climate, which annually loses a considerable volume of water storage. The carbonation of concrete is influenced by a number of parameters which accelerate its kinetics. These parameters are the porosity of the concrete, the quantity of lime contained in the cement, the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere and the humidity of the environment. It should be noted that, water being the vector for moving aggressive agents, carbon dioxide can only diffuse through the concrete if the latter is not completely saturated and not perfectly dry at the same time. Another factor increasing the permeability of concrete is the amount of limestone added to the cement during its manufacture at the factory. This permeability allows the diffusion of CO2 or other aggressive agents in the concrete. The addition of limestone to cement must therefore be used with caution. The objective is to propose economically competitive and easy-to-implement formulations which allow the valorization of these materials in the making of ordinary concrete by partial substitution of cement (10, 20 and 30%) and its influence on the progress of long-term carbonation after six years of curing in the open air. The sediment is treated by calcination at 750°C to make it active. Natural carbonation tests were carried out on the study concretes in order to evaluate their durability. The results obtained confirmed the possibility of producing concretes incorporating calcined sludge at dosages of up to 30% without compromising the quality of these concretes from the point of view of behavior in the face of attacks by the dissolution of carbon dioxide from the air in the interstitial solution of concrete, meeting economic, ecological and technological objectives.
Representation of Therapy and Therapists in Indian Movies and TV Series: An Examination of Accuracy, Influence, and Perception
Authors:   Department of Media Studies, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India., Menon Anoop M
Published: June 2024

Film and psychology share a longstanding relationship with evolving depictions of therapy and therapists. While extensive research explores Hollywood's portrayal of mental health, a gap exists in understanding therapists in Indian media. This study addresses this void, examining how Indian movies and TV series portray therapists and their impact on audiences. Utilizing qualitative methodology, expert interviews provide insights into therapist perspectives. Bollywood often simplifies mental health, while regional cinema offers more authentic representations. Critiques target films like 'Dear Zindagi,' 'Atrangi Re,' and Tamil movies 'Beast' and 'Anniyan,' as well as the series 'The Family Man' for unrealistic therapy scenes. Positive examples include Tamil and Malayalam films like 'Kumbalangi Nights' and 'Irugapatru,' and the series 'Made in Heaven' for ethical therapist portrayals. Indian media tends to trivialize therapy, perpetuating misconceptions, and stigma. Experts stress the importance of responsible depictions, even in extreme treatments like Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). Therapists face challenges addressing misconceptions fuelled by media portrayals during sessions, underscoring the need for accurate and empathetic representations in Indian media.
Impact of Digital Advertising by the Influencers on Consumers’ Online Buying Behaviour (Special Reference to Instagram)
Authors:   Teaching Associate, School of Journalism & Liberal Arts, Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University, Dehradun (Uttarakhand), India., Jhinkwan Mayank , Upadhyay Anshika ,   Assistant Professor, School of Journalism & Liberal Arts, Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University, Dehradun (Uttarakhand), India., Bhatt Dr. Chetan ,   Assistant Professor, School of Journalism & Liberal Arts, Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University, Dehradun (Uttarakhand), India.
Published: June 2024

This research paper explores the dynamic relationship between influencers in digital advertising and consumers' online buying behaviour. In the contemporary landscape of e-commerce, social media platforms play a pivotal role in shaping consumer preferences and purchasing decisions. Instagram, as a leading visual-centric platform, has witnessed a surge in influencer marketing, where individuals with a significant online following promote products and services. The study employs a mixedmethods approach, combining quantitative analysis of consumer data and qualitative examination of influencers' content strategies. Data is collected through surveys and analysis of online engagement metrics to derive comprehensive insights into the impact of influencers on the digital advertising landscape. This study explores the critical analysis of consumer buying behaviour, factors that affect buying behaviour, types of media that influence the audience on Instagram and the undeniable impact of Instagram posts by influencers that can be seen on Instagram users. There is a relationship between brands, influencers and consumers is important for the influencer economy to shape Consumer opinion and online buying behaviour.
Metaphysical Horizon in Wanda Dynowska's Indian Poems
Authors:   Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Bielsko Biala, Śląskie, Poland., Tiutiunnyk Marta
Published: June 2024

The article concerns the works of literature published by the Polish poet Wanda Dynowska (1888-1971). The sacred theme, which is ubiquitous in her works, will be analysed and interpreted. As a writer, translator, social activist and promoter of Indian culture in Poland and Polish culture in India and Tibet, Dynowska was an extraordinary woman. She does not belong to the group of the most outstanding Polish poets such as Wisława Szymborska, Czesław Miłosz or Zbigniew Herbert, yet her poetry is definitely unique due to the subject matter that is hardly found in Polish literature and the empirical sources of her work. What is more, Dynowska came to India in 1935. The experience of living in Hindu culture had a tremendous impact on her poems. Therefore, her poems and essays were published thanks to Dynowska’s infatuation with Hindu culture, the writings of Krishnamurti and the spiritualism of Hinduism and Buddhism. The following works Mahayana Buddhism, On the subject of nature and art, Hindu poems were published thanks to the enterprise, which was funded by Wanda Dynowska and Maurycy Frydman. Indeed, they owed it to a Polish-Indian Library that was located in Madras. Surprisingly, only a few scholars such as Kazimierz Tokarski, Izabela Trzcińska and Ewa Dębicka-Borek scrutinised Dynowska’s poetry at that time. In this article the poems titled Where are you?, My path, Shiva's Night, Near and far are interpreted. Furthermore, the philosophy proclaimed by Mircea Eliade, Gerardus van der Leeuw and Rudolf Otto is intertwined with a novel analysis of the poems. In addition, Polish sacrologists such as Stefan Sawicki and Zofia Zarębianka had a major impact on interpreting Dynowska’s poetry. Consequently, the interpretation of the works shows that the sacred in the works of Wanda Dynowska is based on respect for the followers of each religion combining Christian, Buddhist and Hindu influences.
Mindspeak: Empowering Communication with Brain Keyboard
Authors:   Information Technology, Velammal Engineering College, Tamil Nadu, India., Vimala Vimala ,   Information Technology, Velammal Engineering College, Tamil Nadu, India.,   Students, Information Technology, Velammal Engineering College, Tamil Nadu, India.,   Students, Information Technology, Velammal Engineering College, Tamil Nadu, India., Katiravan Jeevaa , G. Nitish R.. , R. Vishnudharshan.
Published: June 2024

Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology stands as a groundbreaking innovation, revolutionizing the way individuals with severe motor disabilities interact with the world. The integration of Electroencephalogram (EEG) sensors within applications like the Brain Keyboard marks a pivotal stride forward. By capturing and interpreting brain signals triggered by simple actions such as eye blinking, these sensors empower users to control a virtual keyboard, transcending the limitations imposed by traditional motor pathways. This direct channel between the human brain and external devices offers an unprecedented avenue for communication, particularly invaluable for those grappling with conditions like paralysis or locked-in syndrome. The profound impact of BCIs extends far beyond facilitating textual communication; they represent a lifeline, a bridge toward autonomy and engagement for individuals facing profound physical challenges. Through these interfaces, users can articulate thoughts, express emotions, and actively participate in social interactions, fundamentally enhancing their quality of life. This technological marvel not only breaks down communication barriers but also holds promise in broader applications. As BCIs evolve, their potential encompasses enabling control over robotic prosthetics, granting users the ability to accomplish tasks once deemed impossible. Moreover, the implications of BCIs stretch into the realm of neuroscience, offering a unique window into understanding cognitive processes and neurological disorders. The ability to decode and interpret brain activity not only aids in facilitating communication but also paves the way for groundbreaking research and potential therapies. Challenges persist, such as enhancing signal accuracy and streamlining usability, yet the remarkable benefits that BCIs offer to individuals with motor disabilities continue to fuel ongoing innovation in this dynamic field. Ultimately, the fusion of EEG sensors, processing units, and user interfaces in BCIs heralds a new era of inclusivity and empowerment, where individuals previously marginalized by physical limitations find newfound avenues for expression, interaction, and independence. This transformative technology not only unlocks communication but also holds the key to reshaping our understanding of the human brain and its intricate workings, promising a f uture where disabilities no longer confine one's ability to engage with the world.
The Hero's Wanderings, The Mortal's Return: On the Duality of Odysseus and the Dual Nature of His Homecoming Journey
Authors: Zhou Yining
Published: June 2024

Odysseus, one of the most complex and multifaceted characters in "The Odyssey," is vividly portrayed in his dual nature. He is both a hero and an ordinary man; both a brave and cunning adventurer, a far-sighted leader, and a deeply loving husband and father, as well as a ruthless warrior towards his enemies. This unconventional heroic image is typical of the late Greek culture and reflects Homer's profound contemplation on human nature. Corresponding to Odysseus' dual nature is the duality of his homecoming journey. On one hand, it is a rich and tortuous adventure, full of destined twists, trials, and unforeseen predicaments. On the other hand, it is also a journey of returning home, exploring self, and rediscovering humanity. The tension between adventure and return, perseverance and abandonment, revenge and reconciliation, self and fate, infuses this fantastical life journey with philosophical reflections.
Learning from Competitors: Evidence from the Movie Industry
Authors: Zhang Caohuizi
Published: June 2024

As an entertainment medium, movies are closely related to everyone's daily life. Using film industry data can help understanding how a country's industry develops and progresses. It is widely seen in many contexts that companies can learn from competitors to improve quality and adopt technology. This project uses detailed film production data to understand the upgrading process of China's film industry over the past decade. The study finds that foreign filmmakers produce significantly more feature films. Feature films are a special type of film that are more technical and require large visual teams. It finds that foreign films have more visual team members than domestic ones. It shows that domestic film productions catch up by hiring foreign visual team members. It is illustrated that how strategically hiring foreign experts promotes domestic industry upgrading and technological knowledge transfer. Film industry data provide unique insights into these human resource channels to narrow the capability gap between domestic and foreign producers. These results provide insights into the channels behind industry upgrading.
Legal System Research on Humanitarian Rescue by Mainland Government Vessels Blockading in the Taiwan Strait During Wartime
Authors: Huang Chenling , Ma Yuchen
Published: June 2024

This paper explores the legal system concerning humanitarian rescue by mainland government vessels blockading in the Taiwan Strait during wartime. Firstly, the concept of government vessels is defined, and their role in the humanitarian rescue system is analyzed. Subsequently, the concept of wartime maritime blockade and its conception in the Taiwan Strait are discussed. Furthermore, the feasibility of government vessels conducting humanitarian rescue in blockaded areas is analyzed from aspects such as legal basis, third-party intervention issues, and military-civil coordination. The legal nature of humanitarian rescue by government vessels and the analysis of national supervisory responsibilities are then discussed. Finally, the paper points out the deficiencies in the current legal system regarding rescue provisions, such as unclear power regulations, risks in relief channels, and risks in the choice of review agencies, and proposes improvement suggestions, including refining administrative regulations, adopting pre-review procedures, and specifying review agencies, to enhance rescue efficiency and protect the rights of distressed individuals. Through these measures, the government can better fulfill its responsibility to protect the lives of citizens and enhance the legal effectiveness of maritime rescue.
Exploring the Variation of Third Tone Sandhi in Native Chinese Mandarin: An Acoustic Analysis
Authors: Tang Zijuan
Published: June 2024

Tone is one of the most prominent, distinctive, and significant properties of the Chinese language. In the realm of tone sandhi, one of the most interesting phenomena is the Tone 3 sandhi (T3). T3 sandhi is one of the rules in the phonological change, a low T3 syllable inevitably changes to a rising tone (T2) when it is followed by another T3 syllable. This study aims to investigate the underlying mechanism of the third tone (T3) sandhi in Mandarin Chinese, comparing the acoustic features in both real words and pseudowords. The current study employed a qualitative descriptive method and PRAAT6310 acoustic analysis software. The findings of the study demonstrated that T3 sandhi in real words of the Chinese language resembles pseudowords and is likely computed naturally in a phonological cognition process. This research provides an important reference value for research in the fields of tonal variation in Chinese language and language acquisition.
Research progress on the flame retardation and modification of polypropylene by montmorillonite
Authors: Xu Boyu , Meng Chaoran
Published: June 2024

Montmorillonite can be used to achieve nano-dispersion level by forming peel or intercalation structure in polypropylene body, so as to improve the mechanical properties of the material. In addition, montmorillonite plays the role of nucleating agent during the crystallization of polypropylene, which improves the crystallization efficiency of polypropylene. After the organic modification of montmorillonite, the spacing between crystal surfaces can be enlarged to form organic montmorillonite, which makes the molecular chains of polypropylene more easily dispersed to the interlayer of organic montmorillonite, forming a dense surface layer in the process of thermal decomposition, so as to improve the thermal stability of polypropylene and enhance the flame retardant property of polypropylene. Many previous studies have shown that montmorillonite plays a significant role in improving the mechanical strength and crystallization effect of polypropylene, as well as the flame retardant properties of nanocomposites.
Research on the effects of ocean current on nuclear wastewater in Japan
Authors: Xiang Xinyi
Published: June 2024

According to reports, the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station nuclear pollution water drainage project has been completed. Subsequently, Tokyo Electric Power will directly discharge nuclear wastewater into the ocean through a subsea tunnel connecting the land. These nuclear wastewater will be discharged to the waters near the Tropic of Cancer, which is greatly affected by the Japanese warm current, and nuclear wastewater will be taken around the world through ocean currents. German research institutions point out that within a month from the date of discharge of Fukushima nuclear wastewater, its radioactive material will spread to most of the Pacific Ocean, which will seriously affect global fish migration, ocean fisheries, human health and ecological security. Due to the impact of the global ocean current, China's East China Sea, the Yellow Sea and the Bohai Sea will also be affected by nuclear waste water pollution. Based on this, this text will start from the impact of the El Nino warm current on the flow of nuclear wastewater, and will soon explain the impact of Japan's dumping of nuclear wastewater on global security, and from a personal perspective on the current view of environmental protection and governance.
Analysis of spatial distribution characteristics of A-level tourist attractions in Yunnan Province based on GIS
Authors: Wei Jie
Published: June 2024

Based on GIS geographic information technology, this paper analyses and researches the spatial distribution characteristics of tourist attractions in Yunnan Province based on the data of Class A tourist attractions in Yunnan Province in 2022, using the nearest-neighbour index, kernel density analysis, geographic concentration index, imbalance index and Lorenz curve method. The results show that: (1) The spatial distribution type of A-grade tourist scenic spots in Yunnan Province is agglomeration, and the balance is low and the concentration degree is high, and the Lorentz curve shows a significant upward trend. From the perspective of the geographical area of Yunnan Province, the number of A-level tourist attractions in Kunming, Dalizhou, Puer, Qujing and Lijiang exceeds 50% of the province, showing obvious imbalance. (2) The spatial distribution of tourist attractions in Yunnan Province is obviously different, and the overall distribution characteristics of more northwest, less eastern edge, and more central area are mainly concentrated in central Yunnan and western Yunnan, while eastern Yunnan and northeast Yunnan are less distributed.
Comparison of gastric emptying before and after treatment for subclinical hypothyroidism
Authors: Ceylan Sule
Published: June 2024

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of levothyroxine treatment on dyspeptic symptoms and gastric emptying time in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism.
Materials and Methods: Liquid gastric emptying scintigraphy was performed to detect the presence of gastroparesis in patients with dyspeptic complaints who were followed up with a diagnosis of subclinical hypothyroidism in the thyroid outpatient clinic. Those with specific hypothyroidism symptoms during their follow-up were treated with low dose (25 mg) levothyroxine for at least 6 months. Liquid gastric emptying scintigraphy test was performed again after treatment for those who continued to have dyspeptic complaints. Patients whose gastric emptying time was calculated using a liquid gastric emptying scintigraphy test before and after levothyroxine treatment were retrospectively examined. For testing, 18.5-37 MBq (0.5-1 mCi) 99m-TC nanocolloid was added to 300 ml of water. Late images were acquired at 30 minutes and one hour. The time activity curve was obtained.
Results: Gastric emptying was normal in 13 (23.6%) patients in the liquid gastric emptying scintigraphy test performed before treatment. After treatment, gastric emptying half-time was normalized in 34 (81%) of 42 (76.4%) patients with a long gastric emptying half-time before treatment. In total, 47 patients had normal gastric emptying half-time values after treatment, and gastric emptying half-time was calculated to be long in 8 patients (14.5%).
Conclusion: In our study, gastric emptying time was prolonged in 76.4% of patients with subclinical hypothyroidism, and in 81% of these patients, gastric emptying time was calculated within normal limits after LT4 treatment. Detection of prolongation of gastric emptying time due to the presence of gastroparesis in subclinical hypothyroidism cases followed up without treatment may be a guide in the prescription of treatment.