bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Not A Disorder: A Deep Insight Into Vidya's Narrative I Am Vidya
Authors: Pant Kavita , Mauni Bhawana
Published: September 2023

Gender and sex are two terms that are often used synonymously but they differ from each other in a wide variety of ways. The difference does not only lie in their meanings but also the context in which they are used. The very fact that Sex is a biological entity declares it different from gender which is a social construction. The medical institution in the words of Michael Foucault labels the gender of a child as male and female. The society decides the roles that these genders ought to play and expects them to behave accordingly. In this construction of gender as male and female, what is left behind are those who do not identify as either and they are termed as 'QUEER', or 'THIRD GENDER'. The identity of a person is identified by which gender it relates to. Third gender people are those who do not relate to either male or female. Their biological identity does not match with their gender identity. The third gender has been into existence since ancient times. Nevertheless, their existence is highly neglected by our society. Back in the ancient times they enjoyed a reputed status just like the other members of the society. The ancient texts witness the three categories of sex, male, female and the third gender. In the Indian society which is highly patriarchal in its approach towards gender, where the third gender do not find a place. Our society in general considers only male and female as normal and debars those who fall for any other category. The society disregards those who do not identify as male and female and grants them an inferior status. They are known by names like Hijra, Kothi, Eunuchs, tirunangais, Aravanis, Khoja and many more.
Drawn Into Policy: A Systematic Review of School Rezoning Rationales, Processes, and Outcomes
Authors: Castro Andrene , Siegel-Hawley Genevieve , Bridges Kimberly , Williams Shenita E.
Published: September 2023

School rezoning is the process of drawing and redrawing school attendance boundaries (SABs). However, studies explicitly focused on changing SABs through rezoning or other mechanisms are spread across multiple bodies of literature. Rezoning is also a politically contentious issue governed by local school boards, tying it to conceptual work on the politics of education. This systematic literature review on school rezoning brings together fragmented but related bodies of work to develop a comprehensive understanding of the rationales for school rezoning, the strategies and processes underlying it, and its associated outcomes. Grounded in a contested legal landscape, findings indicate that rezoning involves overlapping and interacting policy issues as well as multiple stakeholders that complicate the theory of action. Limitations in prevailing student assignment plans influence the degree to which rezoning can disrupt racial and socioeconomic segregation in schools. This review highlights the need to reconceptualize rezoning as a transformative tool, rather than one that replicates (or worsens) systems of educational inequity.
Consumer Empowerment: Safeguarding Consumer Rights Through BPSK’s Arbitration Post the Constitutional Court Decision
Authors: Yulistyaputri Rizkisyabana , Lestarini Ratih
Published: September 2023

The arbitration decision by BPSK, can be filed with objections in accordance with Law 8/1999 and annulment under Law 30/1999. These two actions raise questions related to the arbitration process to resolve consumer disputes, consumer protection, and the impact of the Constitutional Court’s decision on the annulment of arbitration awards. This is because both actions are contrary to the final and binding nature of the arbitration award. Through the doctrinal research method, it was found that three years since the Constitutional Court’s Decision, there has been an increase in decisions related to the annulment of arbitration awards and objections to BPSK decisions. The Constitutional Court Decision has two contrary impacts. It makes easier for the aggrieved party in the process of resolving consumer disputes through arbitration to file for annulment or objection. Meanwhile, it also makes the process of consumer protection through arbitration lose its final and binding force.
Irregularity Protection of Citizens' Constitutional Rights to the Administrative Silence
Authors: Umar Umar Dani
Published: September 2023

The Administrative's silence legally was an administrative error, however there are no standard to rule the mechanisms for protecting citizens against those an administrative error. This Research have two objectives. First of all, to analyze whether the changes of negative fictitional to positive fictitional are form of legal irregularity, secondly to study regulatory impact of Positive fictional after the issuance of Law number 11 of 2020 against on the protection of citizens' rights. This Research use normative legal research. The Result of this research showed that repeal of norm can be done by changing those law itself or because of the constitutional court decision. negation of negative fictitional validity into chapter 3 law number 5 of 1986 to the positive fictitional through chapter 53 law number 11 of 2020 impact two things. First, remove access of constitutional citizens right, second, automatic approval decision without supervision can be used as a legality tool and may harm the third parties
Convergence of Constitutional Interpretation to the Test of Laws Through a Constitutional Dialogue Approach
Authors: Ahmad Ahmad , Wantu Fence M. , Ismail Dian Ekawaty
Published: September 2023

The Constitutional Court's presence yields positive impacts on constitutional law, yet isn't devoid of controversies, including Judge misconduct, transgression of 'nemo judex idoneus in propria causa' principle, and potential super body transformation. This paper aims to comprehend and analyze constitutional interpretation dominance in assessing laws against the 1945 Constitution through a constitutional dialogue approach. This normative writing employs legal, historical, and conceptual methods. Findings underscore: 1) Demonstrating respect for state institutions, notably the People's Consultative Assembly of Indonesia. 2) Establishing a more democratic system to test the 1945 Constitution's compatibility in the Constitutional Court. 3) Breaking the monopoly of Constitutional Court-centric constitutional interpretation. 4) Reviving 'nemo judex idoneus in propria causa' principle is pivotal due to extensive testing of Constitutional Court Law, addressing concerns about verdict impartiality.
Epigenetic Mechanisms in Vascular Inflammation: Modulation of Endothelial Adhesion Molecules and Endothelium-Leukocyte Adhesion
Authors: Calabriso Nadia , Massaro Marika , Scoditti Egeria , Carluccio Chiara , Verri Tiziano , Carluccio Maria Annunziata
Published: September 2023

The endothelium, an essential component of the vascular system, plays a critical role in the inflammatory response. Under pro-inflammatory stimuli, endothelial cells undergo activation and dysfunction, leading to the release of inflammatory mediators and upregulation of cell adhesion molecules. These changes facilitate the adhesion, rolling, and transmigration of leukocytes into the subendothelial space. Emerging evidence suggests that epigenetic mechanisms, including nucleic acid methylation, post-translational histone modifications, and non-coding RNA, contribute significantly to the regulation of vascular inflammation and expression of cell adhesion molecules. Understanding the epigenetic molecular signatures that govern these processes may provide new insights into the development of therapeutic strategies to combat vascular inflammation and associated diseases. This review aims to summarize the current knowledge on the epigenetic mechanisms involved in modulating the intricate processes underlying vascular inflammation, with a specific focus on the expression of endothelial adhesion molecules and endothelium-leukocyte adhesion.
Oridonin Synergistically Enhances the Pro-Apoptotic Effect of Venetoclax on Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells by Inhibiting AKT Signaling
Authors: Chen Lin , Li Dongbei , Guo Xiaoli , Cheng Cheng , Wei Xudong
Published: September 2023

Background: Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a recurrence-prone hematologic malignancy. The advent of molecularly targeted therapies provides new opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of AML treatments. Venetoclax, a selective inhibitor of the anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2, has shown promising results; however, resistance often arises due to elevated expression of the Mcl-1 protein, among other factors. Overcoming this resistance to improve therapeutic outcomes is a pressing issue that requires further investigation. Studies have demonstrated that oridonin, by inhibiting AKT signaling that regulates Mcl-1 expression, can effectively suppress tumor cell growth. This study aims to investigate whether oridonin can synergistically enhance the anti-leukemic effects of venetoclax and explore the underlying mechanisms behind this effect. Methods: In vitro experiments were performed to evaluate the effects of the combination of oridonin and venetoclax on AML cell proliferation, apoptosis, cell cycle distribution, and mitochondrial membrane potential. Transcriptome sequencing was used to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying the synergistic induction of AML cell apoptosis by the combination therapy. Western blotting and reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) techniques were used to validate the findings. Additionally, an AML mouse model was established to observe the synergistic anti-AML effects of venetoclax combined with oridonin in vivo. Results: Both venetoclax and oridonin individually exhibited inhibitory effects on AML cell proliferation, resulted in cell cycle arrest, and induced cell apoptosis. Moreover, combination of the two drugs resulted in a synergistic effect. We also observed that oridonin inhibited AKT phosphorylation, upregulated the expression of Bim and Bax proteins, facilitated Mcl-1 degradation, and enhanced the apoptotic effects of venetoclax in AML cells. Finally, in vivo experiments demonstrated that the combination of oridonin and venetoclax effectively inhibited the growth of AML xenograft tumors in mice and prolonged the survival time of tumor-bearing mice. Conclusions: Oridonin and venetoclax synergistically promote AML cell apoptosis by inhibiting AKT signaling.
Multi-Omics Identified THDCA as a Key Contributor to Hyperlipidemia and as a Potential Therapeutic Agent
Authors: Lou Zhaohuan , Han Liping , Qu Yuanguo , Zhou Aizhen , Ye He , Yan Meiqiu , Cheng Bin , Liu Muyi , Jiang Tao , Huang Jianbo
Published: September 2023

Background: In recent years, with the change in human dietary habits, hyperlipidemia (HLP) has become a common chronic disease. Hyperlipidemia is closely related to the incidence of cardiovascular diseases. Due to the increasing incidence and mortality from cardiovascular diseases, it is imperative to develop new medications for reducing lipid levels. With the aim of discovering new treatment options for hyperlipidemia, we conducted a multi-omics analysis of a potential endogenous bile acid compound. Methods: Two hyperlipidemia models were established by feeding rats and mice with a high-fat diet. Serum and fecal specimens of rats with hyperlipidemia were collected. Through the combined analysis of lipid metabolism sequencing, 16S RNA intestinal flora sequencing, and bile acid targeted metabolism sequencing, taurohyodeoxycholic acid (THDCA) was found to be a potential lipid-lowering compound. A mouse hyperlipidemia model was developed to verify the anti-hyperlipidemia function of THDCA. Results: Analysis of serum lipid metabolites revealed that the synthesis of bile acid was one of the metabolic pathways that showed significant alterations. 16S RNA sequencing of intestinal flora also found that high-fat diet intake greatly influenced both primary and secondary bile acid biosynthesis. Analysis of bile acid metabolites in the serum and liver tissue found that THDCA in the secondary bile acids is a potential biomarker of hyperlipidemia. Verification experiments in mice confirmed the beneficial function of THDCA in lowering abnormal lipid levels induced by a high-fat diet. Conclusions: THDCA has been identified as a biomarker of hyperlipidemia and has shown potential for the treatment of hyperlipidemia.
РЕАЛІЗАЦІЯ МІЖДИСЦИПЛІНАРНОГО ПІДХОДУ В ПРОФЕСІЙНІЙ ПІДГОТОВЦІ МАЙБУТНІХ ФАРМАЦЕВТІВ У ВИЩІЙ МЕДИЧНІЙ ШКОЛІ
Authors: Мельничук Ірина
Published: September 2023

В статті аргументовано актуальність сучасних вимог до професійної підготовки майбутніх фахівців медичної сфери, що зумовлені швидкоплинними прогресивними глобальними змінами в усіх напрямах суспільного розвитку, в тому числі й у фармацевтичній галузі. Узагальнено наукові підходи до вирішення проблеми вдосконалення професійної підготовки майбутніх фахівців фармації. Підкреслено необхідність оновлення професійної підготовки майбутніх фармацевтів, що зумовлено новими науковими відкриттями у методах лікування та створенням нового покоління ефективних медичних препаратів. Зазначено доцільність використання міждисциплінарної інтеграції в професійній підготовці майбутніх фармацевтичних працівників, що епізодично розглядається у наукових публікаціях вітчизняних дослідників. Актуалізовано необхідність використання освітнього потенціалу міждисциплінарності на основі реалізації міждисциплінарного підходу у вищій медичній школі, що сприятиме формуванню компетентного, креативного, готового до активної аналітичної діяльності майбутнього фахівця фармацевтичної галузі. Конкретизовано роль викладачів у реалізації міждисциплінарного підходу, що полягає у створенні інноваційного освітнього середовища, що ґрунтується на дотриманні таких принципів професійної підготовки майбутніх фармацевтів: комплексної інтегративності, професійної зорієнтованості, інноватизації освітнього середовища. Наведено приклади створення інноваційних навчальних ситуацій у вивченні дисципліни «Фармацевтична хімія», в яких підтверджується дотримання означених принципів у процесі реалізації міждисциплінарного підходу. Охарактеризовано методичні аспекти використання методів бесіди, мозкового штурму і квесту. Зазначено, що творчий підхід викладачів до організації освітнього процесу й удосконалення навчально-методичного супроводу освітнього процесу у фармацевтичних закладах вищої освіти дає змогу підвищити рівень міждисциплінарності системи професійної підготовки студентів, які здобувають фах фармацевта.
Three quarters of a century of the Institute of Slavic Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Authors:   Institute of Slavic Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, Nikiforov Konstantin
Published: September 2023

The 75-year history of the Institute of Slavic Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences can be roughly divided into four periods, approximately 20 years each. Each of these periods had its own characteristics. The fourth period is now underway, and it is too early to give it an assessment. But it can already be noted that, firstly, there has been a change of generations, many young people have come to the Institute, and secondly, the number of printed materials has noticeably increased.
A scientist in a diplomatic uniform. A.F. Giljferding in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors:   Institute of Slavic Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, Melchakova Ksenia
Published: September 2023

“A trip through Herzegovina, Bosnia and Old Serbia” is a fascinating work by a famous Russian Slavicist A.F. Giljferding, published as a result of his wanderings in this Slavic-Turkish region in 1857-1858. At that time,A.F. Giljferding managed the first Russian consulate in Sarajevo. He had to combine scientific research with diplomatic service in one of the most turbulent corners of the Balkans. In this paper, it is proposed to look at the stay and travels of the consul-scientist in Bosnia and Herzegovina through the prism of official reports to the Russian Foreign Ministry.
At the origins of Soviet Slavic studies. D. Gustinchich in the sector of Slavic studies of the Institute of History of the USSR Academy of Sciences (1940 - 1945)
Authors:   Institute of Slavic Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, Kirilina Lyubov
Published: September 2023

Dragotin Gustinchich (1882-1974) was one of the organisers of the Communist Party in the Slovenian lands and a major theorist on the national question. After the introduction of the monarchical dictatorship in Yugoslavia in 1929, he emigrated to the USSR, where he lived and worked in 1931-1945. In 1940-1945 he was a senior research fellow at the Department of Slavic Studies at the Institute of History of the USSR Academy of Sciences. At that time, Russian Slavic studies were just beginning to revive after the persecutions and repressions of the 1920s and 1930s, and Soviet Slavic studies were in the nascent stage. Gustinchich was considered a valuable employee of the sector, which then lacked competent people. In 1943 he defended his PhD thesis. In his research, Gustinchich covered a wide range of problems in the history of not only Slovenes, but also Croats, Serbs, and Czechs. He contributed to the development of Soviet Slavic studies of that time.
Studying the history of Stalinism in Eastern Europe at the Institute of Slavic Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences (1980–2010s)
Authors:   Institute of Slavic Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, Volokitina Tatiana , Noskova Albina ,   Institute of Slavic Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: September 2023

The authors consider the contribution of scientists from the Institute of Slavic Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences to the study of one of the Institute's key areas of study, i.e. the phenomenon of Stalinism in EasternEurope. Special attention is paid to the work of the Center for the History of Stalinism (1992-2010), which was specially created for the study of the history of the region after World War II. The article analyses the results of large-scale publication activities of the Center for revealing and putting into circulation for scientific purposes the documents of the main federal archives, which were formerly on special deposit, and its role in creating of a new source base; it describes the range of controversial problems represented in the series of works published under the title “Moscow and Eastern Europe” and the contribution of the Institute scholars to their study. Among them are the role of “the Soviet factor” in the establishment of the people's democratic regimes in the countries of Eastern Europe, special features of “Sovietization” of the region, the formation of a new ruling layer, namely the party-state nomenclature, the formation and functioning of the mechanism of state power, the establishment of the power monopoly of the Communist parties, information blockade of the region from the West, political repression, the formation and activities of the Institute of Soviet advisers and the attitude of the national party-state elite to it, state-church relations in the region, titular nations and national minorities, etc. The article reproduces the atmosphere at the Institute of Slavic Studies, that is the time for heated discussions and sometimes of sharp confrontation between opponents.
Institute of Slavic Studies: study of modern crisis phenomena in the Balkans
Authors:   Institute of Slavic Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, Guskova Elena
Published: September 2023

At the end of the 20th century, we witnessed the tragedy that unfolded in the Balkans during the collapse of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. In 2002 director of the Institute of Slavic Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences V.K. Volkov created the Center for the study of the modern Balkan crisis. The main aim of the Center was to study the causes, content and consequences of the crisis on the territory of the former SFRY in the 1990s, socio-political processes in the Balkans in the new Balkan states, comparative analysis of processes in multinational and multi-confessional states with similar destinies. The Center carefully studied the problems of the post-crisis space, emerging conflict centres, the role of the external fac-tor in the settlement of crises, the methodology of the negotiation process. An important task of the Center was to collect and publish documents that help analyse and comprehend the process of disintegration of a multinational state, as well as generalise the results of research in monographs and scientific articles.
Excerpts on the history of international scientific cooperation of the Institute of Slavic Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences. How fundamental publications of documents were created
Authors:   Institute of Slavic Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, Danchenko Svetlana
Published: September 2023

The author devoted her research to an important stage in the history of the Institute of Slavic Studies - the emergence and development of international scientific cooperation in the 1950s and 1980s, in which not only domestic scientists were interested, but also their foreign colleagues, that is fellow historians of Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia. The result of their many years of joint activity during the period under review were reflected in fundamental academic works, namely publications of documents: “Osvobozhdenie Bolgarii ot tureczkogo iga” (T. I-III. M., 1961-1967) ( Liberation of Bulgaria from the Turkish yoke ), “Zarubezhny`e slavyane i Rossiya. Dokumenty` arxiva M.F. Raevskogo. 40-80 gody` XIX veka” (M., 1975) ( Foreign Slavs and Russia. Dokuments from the archive of M.F. Rayevsky, 1840s-1880s ), “Jugosloveni i Rusija. Dokumenti iz arxiva M.F. Rajevskog. 40-80. godine XIX veka” (Beograd, 1989) ( South Slavs and Russia, documents of the archive of M.F. Rayevsky, 1840s-1880s ), “Pervoe serbskoe vosstanie 1804-1813 gg. i Rossiya” (Kn. 1-2. M., 1980-1983) ( The First Serbian Uprising, 1804-1813, and Russia ). They have not lost their scientific significance even decades after their publication. The study highlights the great merits of the authors' collectives of Slavic studies historians led by Professor S.A. Nikitin and employees of the national archives in the preparation and publication of the abovementioned works, which deserved to be highly appreciated by the scientific community in the USSR and abroad. The author emphasises that new generations of Slavists and Balkanists who study Russian-Balkan relations in the 19th century are constantly turning to them, and apply invaluable experience of the participants in these projects in their scientific publishing activities.
The USSR Academy of Sciences and the Polish Academy of Sciences in the 1960s: the creation of a Commission of Historians of the two countries
Authors:   Institute of Slavic Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, Marney Lyudmila
Published: September 2023

The development of scientific relations between the countries of the socialist commonwealth in the middle of the 20th century was carried out on the basis of agreements signed between states and academies of sciences, including those concluded between the academies of the USSR and Poland, and within the framework of COMECON. Along with the exchange of experience, the organisation of joint scientific meetings, conferences and colloquiums, scientific lectures and reports, short-term and long-term scientific internships, one of the important forms of international cooperation, namely bilateral commissions of historians, was developed. After the creation of the Commission of Historians of the USSR-PPR in 1957, commissions of Soviet historians were organised with historians of a number of countries of the socialist camp, among which was the Commission of Historians of the USSR and the People's Republic of Poland. The researchers who participated in the work of the commissions exchanged scientific materials and information, discussed and developed a common point of view on the most important historical problems of mutual interest, developed measures to counteract the expanding contacts with bourgeois scientists who sought to influence the development of historical science in European socialist countries, coordinated research conducted in various institutions, translation of books and articles contributed to the strengthening of personal contacts and diverse ties of academies and institutes.
The Commission of Historians of Russia and Slovakia. Meeting history (2005–2022)
Authors:   Institute of Slavic Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, Dronov Mikhail
Published: September 2023

The article is devoted to the history of cooperation between Russian and Slovak historians at the beginning of the 21st century. In particular, the history of the meetings of the Commission of Historians of Russia and Slovakia, which successfully operated in 2005-2022, is covered.
Andrey Leonidovich Shemyakin and his contribution to the development of Slavic studies
Authors:   Institute of Slavic Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, Lobacheva Yulia
Published: September 2023

The article is dedicated to Andrey Leonidovich Shemyakin (1960-2018), an outstanding Russian Slavic scholar, specialist in the history of Serbia and the Balkans in the Modern Age, Russian-Serbian relations and connections, and his contribution to the development of Slavic studies and the Institute of Slavic Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences. His scientific formation and research results on some topics in the history of Serbia and the Balkans of the Modern Age, as well as Russian-Serbian contacts (scientific works, publications of documents, scientific projects), as well as other scientific, pedagogical and administrative activities, are reviewed.
The Role of Internet Resources in the Contemporary Studies on the History of the First Czechoslovak Republic (1918–1938) (Using the Example of the Digital Libraries Kramerius 5 and Gallica)
Authors:   Institute of Slavic Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moshechkov Petr
Published: September 2023

In the contemporary library management the creation of bases of digital resources plays a significant role. The use of the information technology allows to realise the digitalisation of rare documents, books and the periodical editions and makes them accessible for researchers all over the world. This article aims to demonstrate which materials placed on web portals Kramerius 5 (project of the National Library of Czech Republic) and Gallica (project of the National Library of France) may be used by researchers in study of the Czechoslovak national movement during World War I as well the history of the First Czechoslovak republic (1918-1938).
Studying the history of the Balkans at the present stage: new challenges and approaches
Authors:   Institute of Slavic Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, Iskenderov Petr
Published: September 2023

The research is devoted to the key problems of studying history of the Balkan peoples at the present stage. The author focuses on the main issues of the issue, the need to find new ways and methods of historical knowledge, including those based on interdisciplinary approaches. Special attention is paid to the need for an objective analysis of Russia's policy in the Balkans and countering attempts to falsify it in the states of the region, as well as in Western Europe and the United States.
Information interactions without subject-object boundaries
Authors: Le Tam-Tri
Published: September 2023

In this brief note, I elaborate on the concept of information as interactants, where objectivity and subjectivity are the matter of energy in relation to the (currently chosen) observer.
Improving Cardiac Health through Deep Learning Sound Analysis
Authors: Fang Kailun
Published: September 2023

Improving Cardiac Health through Deep Learning Sound Analysis
Critical Care in Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Approach
Authors: Chain Lee
Published: September 2023

Critical Care in Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Approach
How does social context modulate risky decision-making in long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis)? A research report on problematic issues with a repeated sampling from experience paradigm
Authors: Bruchmann Carina , Stolla Judit , Titchener Rowan , Fischer Julia , Keupp Stefanie
Published: September 2023

We compared the risk preferences of long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis) in a social and a nonsocial condition, where we assessed their preference for a safe or a risky option after repeated information sampling. To this end, we devised a food dispenser that could run automatically or involve a human distributor. Only two of the initial set of ten monkeys reached the final test conditions; these two monkeys did not prefer a particular option in any of the conditions. In light of the unexpected difficulties that the monkeys had in learning the reward contingencies, we discuss a potential problem with paradigms that involve extracting statistical information from repeated sampling events. Given that such a paradigm has been used repeatedly and is still being used with different animals, we feel the field might benefit from a critical discussion of how to increase the validity of the data generated by this paradigm. We suggest that it is crucial to obtain a good estimate of the amount of sampling information a particular study population needs for optimal decision-making before any test conditions are run. We would have benefited greatly from the availability of more detailed reporting of similar difficulties in other populations, for example, information regarding timeframe and necessary amount of information on sampling events or previous failures with specific presentation formats. We hope this report can serve as a source of information for others working on this or related topics.
A Cascadia Slab Model from Receiver Functions
Authors: Bloch Wasja , Bostock Michael , Audet Pascal
Published: September 2023

We map the characteristic signature of the subducting Juan de Fuca and Gorda plates along the entire Cascadia forearc from northern Vancouver Island, Canada to Cape Mendocino in northern California, USA, using teleseismic receiver functions. The subducting oceanic crustal complex, possibly including subcreted material, is parameterized by three horizons capable of generating mode-converted waves: a negative velocity contrast at the top of a low velocity zone underlain by two horizons representing positive contrasts. The amplitude of the conversions varies likely due to differences in composition and/or fluid content. We analyzed the slab signature for 298 long-running land seismic stations, estimated the depth of the three interfaces through inverse modeling and fitted regularized spline surfaces through the station control points to construct a margin-wide, double-layered slab model. Crystalline terranes that act as the static backstop appear to form the major structural barrier that controls slab morphology. Where the backstop recedes landward beneath Olympic Peninsula and Cape Mendocino, the slab subducts sub-horizontally, while the seaward-protruding and thickened Siletz terrane beneath central Oregon causes steepening of the slab. A tight bend in slab morphology south of Olympic Peninsula coincides with the location of recurring large intermediate depth earthquakes. The top-to-Moho thickness of the slab generally exceeds the thickness of the oceanic crust by 2-12 km, suggesting thickening of the slab or underplating of slab material to the overriding North American plate.
Development of a Deep Neural Network (DNN) Model for Feature Selection from Satellite Images
Authors: Mitra Soma , Chowdhury Debkumar , Nandan Mauparna , Parial Kajori , Basu Saikat
Published: September 2023

Advances in space-based observation, using remotely sensed data, has proved to be an important tool to monitor the globe, including the areas inaccessible to humans. The Sundarban deltaic region, witnessing the confluence of vast expanses of tropical mangrove forests, tidal rivers, and estuaries, is one such area. Considered as one of the richest biodiversity hotspot zones on earth, home to a large spectrum of biodiversity (flora and fauna), including endangered or threatened species, this forest plays a critical role in land reclamation, coastal habitat protection, and local socioeconomics. However, the forests have been experiencing changes due to climatic forces and anthropogenic activities. Monitoring these changes is crucial for adopting precise management practices. In this work Landsat 8 images were used to identify the land use and land cover in the Sundarbans. For classification, a new deep Neural Network (DNN) model is proposed. A comparative analysis of overall accuracy (OA) of the proposed DNN model with two popular Machine Learning (ML) models, Random Forest (RF) and XGBoost showed 98.9% 97.0% and 98.1% OA respectively. Additive exPlanations (SHAP) were used for each model to obtain important features. It was observed that NIR, SWIR1, Blue, and EVI were the most important features. The proposed DNN model outperformed the RF and XGBoost models with these four important features, achieving 98.5% accuracy. On comparison, it was concluded that deep learning techniques are more effective in feature selection from remote sensing images.
Estimating Three-Dimensional Displacements with InSAR: the Strapdown Approach
Authors: Brouwer Wietske , Hanssen Ramon
Published: September 2023

Deformation phenomena on Earth are inherently three dimensional. With InSAR, in many practical situations the maximum number of observations is two (ascending and descending), resulting in an infinite number of possible displacement estimates. Here we propose a practical solution to this underdeterminancy problem in the form of the strapdown approach. With the strapdown approach it is possible to obtain 3D-global/2D-local solutions, using minimal and largely undisputed contextual information. It is a generic method that defines a local reference system with transversal, longitudinal, and normal (TLN) axes, with displacement occurring in the transversal-normal plane only. Since the orientation of the local frame is based on the physics of the problem at hand, the strapdown approach gives physically more relevant estimates compared to conventional approaches. Moreover, with uncertainty in the orientation of the local frame and error propagation it is possible to assess the precision of the final estimates. Appropriate cartographic visualization using vector map with confidence ellipses enables an improved interpretation of the results.
The Basic Needs in Games Scale (BANGS): A New Tool for Investigating Positive and Negative Video Game Experiences
Authors: Ballou Nick , Denisova Alena , Ryan Richard M. , Rigby C. Scott , Deterding Sebastian
Published: September 2023

Players’ basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness are among the most commonly used constructs used in research on what makes video games so engaging, and how they might support or undermine user wellbeing. However, existing measures of basic psychological needs in games have important limitations—they either do not measure need frustration, or measure it in a way that may not be appropriate for the video games domain, they struggle to capture feelings of relatedness in both single- and multiplayer contexts, and they often lack validity evidence for certain contexts (e.g., playtesting vs experience with games as a whole). In this paper, we report on the design and validation of a new measure, the Basic Needs in Games Scale (BANGS), whose 6 subscales cover satisfaction and frustration of each basic psychological need in gaming contexts. The scale was validated and evaluated over five studies with a total of 1246 unique participants. Results supported the theorized structure of the scale and provided evidence for discriminant, convergent and criterion validity. Results also show that the scale performs well over different contexts (including evaluating experiences in a single game session or across various sessions) and over time, supporting measurement invariance. Together, the BANGS is a reliable and theoretically sound tool for researchers to measure basic needs satisfaction and frustration with a degree of domain validity not previously available.
Mental health literacy reduces the impact of internalized stigma on willingness to seek mental health services
Authors: Mackenzie Corey S. , Krook Melissa A. , Murphy Dallas James , Rapaport Li-elle
Published: September 2023

Objectives: Older adults (OA) are the age demographic least likely to seek help, and internalized stigma is an important reason why. We sought to further our understanding of which OA are particularly likely to be negatively impacted by internalized stigma, and why, by investigating mental health literacy (MHL) as a moderator within the internalized stigma model (ISM) of help seeking. Methods: We utilized conditional-process analysis of cross-sectional, secondary data from 350 distressed OA. Participants completed an online survey consisting of measures of distress, MHL, public and self-stigma of seeking help, help-seeking attitudes, and willingness to seek services. Results: MHL moderated the ISM; distressed OA with low MHL were more likely to have public stigma internalized as self-stigma, which in turn reduced their willingness to seek services. The direct negative impact of self-stigma on help-seeking attitudes and willingness to seek services was also stronger among distressed OA with low MHL. Conclusions: These results increase our understanding of which OA are unlikely to seek mental health help, and why. Furthermore, MHL is a malleable construct and can serve as the target of interventions designed to increase the help-seeking propensity among OA in need of help.
Predicting Individual Differences in Peak Emotional Response
Authors: Schoeller Felix , Christov-Moore Leonardo , Lynch Caite , Diot Thomas , Reggente Nicco
Published: September 2023

The emotional diversity emerging from the interplay of demographics, personality, and context, renders their scientific investigation notably difficult. In this study, we disentangle the factors that underlie individual variations in the experience of aesthetic chills, the feeling of cold and shivers down the spine during peak experiences. Leveraging an innovative, multi-level approach, we unveil the intricate interplay of psychological and sociocultural dynamics in shaping chills reactions. A breakthrough technique, involving data mining of social media platforms curates the first large database of ecologically-sourced chills stimuli. A combination of machine learning techniques (LASSO and SVM) and multilevel analysis confirms the role of demographic, personality, and contextual factors in the experience of aesthetic chills. Our findings highlight the transformative potential of these stimuli in contrast to anecdotal or ad hoc approaches. These results elucidate the convergence of psychological traits in predicting chills and hidden sociocultural factors shaping seemingly “subjective” phenomena.
Public Opinion on AI Safety: AIMS 2023 Supplement
Authors: Pauketat Janet V.T. , Bullock Justin , Anthis Jacy Reese
Published: September 2023

The Artificial Intelligence, Morality, and Sentience (AIMS) survey tracks the moral and social perception of different types of artificial intelligences (AIs) over time. In May–July 2023, we conducted a supplemental survey of U.S. adults on attitudes towards AI x-risks, safety, and regulation, beliefs about AI sentience and timelines to advanced AI emergence, attitudes towards specific AIs, and attitudes towards mind uploading and science fiction. Correlations suggested a cluster of attitudes related to risk and a cluster of attitudes related to morality. Age, gender, political orientation, being religious, and exposure to AI narratives were the most consistent predictors of these attitudes (see Predictive Analyses for more details).
Scalability in a two-class interoccupational earnings distribution model
Authors: Maia Adriano , Matsushita Raul , Demarcus Antonio , Da Silva Sergio
Published: September 2023

In this study, we evaluate a two-class earnings distribution model that combines a power law distribution for higher-earning individuals and a lognormal distribution for the rest of the sample, while considering occupation scalability. We analyze data from the Brazilian labor market and model entire distributions, not just the tails. Our findings suggest that non-scalable occupations may be more egalitarian than scalable ones in the upper portion of the data from the optimal cutoff point.
Nalar Ideologi Politik Hasan al-Turabi dalam Tafsir al-Tawhidi
Authors: Maram Ahmad Nabilul
Published: September 2023

H{asan al-Tura>bi> has a background as a thinker and a politician advocating political Islam. In the context of interpretation, politics can influence the interpretation of sacred verses, making it important to understand how political ideology shapes one’s interpretation of the Qur’an, and the use of political reasoning certainly has implications for interpretation. The research questions in this study are as follows: 1) What are the implications of interpreting the Qur'an from a political ideological perspective? 2) How does al-Tura>bi’s political ideology reasoning in Tafsir al-Tawh}i>di> present an alternative understanding of the role of religion in the political system? 3) What is the contribution of Tafsir al-Tawh}i>di> to political practice in Sudan? This study is a literature review with a descriptive-analytical approach. The analysis employed system analysis and content analysis with a sociological knowledge and hermeneutics approach. The findings of the study reveal that: 1) The implications of interpreting the Qur’an from a political ideological perspective tend to support specific political views, neglect historical and social contexts, limit the variations of interpretation, increase the risk of politicizing religion, and create conflicts between different interpretations. 2) Al-Tura>bi>’s political ideology reasoning in Tafsir al-Tawh}i>di> emphasizes the role of religion as the foundation of values and principles in politics, advocates for the implementation of Sharia law, and involves the Muslim community in political decision-making. This presents an alternative to secular perspectives and strengthens the role of religion in the political system. 3) Tafsir al-Tawh}i>di> has a significant influence on shaping political thinking and orientation in Sudan, with an emphasis on the integration of religion and politics. Despite the gaps and complexities in the relationship between political thought and practice, Tafsir al-Tawh}i>di> provides an ideological foundation for Sudan's political dynamics. The theoretical implications of this research are that in the interpretation of the Qur’an, Tafsir alTawhi>di> offers an alternative understanding of the relationship between religion and politics, although its significance is limited due to the mismatch between the interpreted text and existing realities. It is also important to consider the possibility of interpretations being exploited to achieve specific political goals, as well as the importance of maintaining openness and flexibility in understanding the sacred text holistically.
IOT-Based Hydrogen Sulfide Monitoring at PT. Pertamina Geothermal Energy on Lumut Balai Area
Authors: Dasmen Rahmat Novrianda , Muhammad Adrian Saputra
Published: September 2023

Geothermal Power Plants produce electricity energy from geothermal sources found in geothermal wells. Inside the geothermal well there is H2S content which is a toxic gas that can cause death to humans when human exposed the H2S content for 500-700 ppm within 30-60 minutes. Based on several literacies, in this research, H2S sensor type MQ-136 was used to monitoring H2S content in the geothermal environment. The Internet of Things system is used to read data parameters as a tool to display PPM values on the LCD of the transmitter and receiver device, as well as Adafruit IO website for reading parameter sensor data.. To transmit data from the transmitter to the receiver, Lora Ra-01 AI Thinker is used. The focus of this research is to be able to remotely monitor H2S content through the Adafruit IO website, the highest data was read is 0.54 ppm and the lowest at 0 ppm. This equipment will give "BHY" signal on the LCD display on the transmitter and from the Adafruit IO website it will send a notification "hazard of high ppm H2S" to mobile phones who installed IFTTT application if the H2S concentration was read for 10 ppm or higher, so that workers avoid being exposed to high concentrations of H2S when they want to monitor the parameters in the Geothermal well area.
Setting Research Priority Areas for the Gandaki Province
Authors: Bhusal Aabiskar , Gurung Sristi , Adhikari Kapil
Published: September 2023

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Authors: Prasain Bhawana , Lamichhane Nabin , Pandey Nabina , Adhikari Prakriti , Mudbhari Puja
Published: September 2023

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Sustainable Tourism and Community Benefits: Experiences from Yunnan Province, China
Authors: Bhatta Kishan Datta , Chan Roger CK , Joshi Buddhi Raj
Published: September 2023

Sustainable ecotourism has been considered an alternative approach to tourism development specifically to enhance community benefits vis-a-vis the protection of natural and cultural heritage in the indigenous settlements. This study takes the case of the indigenous communities of Xishuangbanna to examine the potential community benefits of ecotourism development and the key issues responsible for promoting sustainable development. It has adopted an exploratory approach to review secondary sources, such as previous research papers and reports specifically on eco-tourism, ethnic cultural heritage, and community development in the Dai villages of Xishuangbanna. Face-to-face and online interviews with tourism academics from China were also conducted. Empirical research conducted by both Chinese and overseas scholars, particularly in the Dai villages of Xishuangbanna, was selected as a reference to perform critical analysis. Findings revealed that local communities have received significant economic benefits from tourism development; however, their local culture and heritage values have been manipulated in the interests of capital and political needs. Indigenous authenticity has been largely influenced by the entrepreneurial interests, bureaucratic mandates, and economic necessities of the local people. As such, the prevailing model of tourism development generally favors the tourism entrepreneurs and the state with less attention to Dai ethnic people. This study suggests adopting inclusive community participation and collaborative efforts to promote sustainable ecotourism and community development in ethnic settlements around the globe especially country like Nepal. The article makes an effort to examine the case of the indigenous communities of Xishuangbanna, the Peoples' Republic of China the theoretical lens of PMPD.