bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Determining the effectiveness of using three-dimensional printing to train computer vision systems for landmine detection
Authors: Kunichik Oleksandr , Tereshchenko Vasyl
Published: November 2024

The object of this study is the effectiveness of using three-dimensional printing to train computer vision models for landmine detection. The ongoing war in Ukraine has resulted in significant landmine contamination, particularly after russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. Given the enormous amount of potentially landmine-contaminated land, fast and efficient demining techniques are required, as human probing and metal detectors are labor-intensive and slow-moving. Machine learning offers promising solutions to speed up the landmine detection process by deploying recognition models on robots and unmanned aerial vehicles. However, training such systems faces certain challenges. Firstly, the number of annotated data available for training is limited, which can hinder the model’s ability to generalize to real-world scenarios. Secondly, the use of real or even defused landmines is dangerous due to the potential for accidental detonation.
This study aims to overcome the problem of limited data and the risk of using real landmines. Three-dimensional printing makes it possible to create safe and diverse training data, which is essential for model performance. The model trained on replicas, achieved 98 % and 91 % precision on printed and actual landmines, respectively. This high precision is attributed to the realism of copies and the use of advanced machine learning algorithms. This approach successfully addressed the research problem due to the safety, accessibility and diversity of copies. The models trained on copies of landmines could be used in humanitarian demining operations. These operations often employ unmanned aerial vehicles or robots to identify landmines that are thrown remotely, exposed on the surface, or partially hidden
Optimization of the solar cell based on cadmium telluride by adding the CdSeTe absorbing layer (heterostructure simulation)
Authors: Ilchuk Hryhorii , Semkiv Ihor , Karkulovska Maryana , Vashchynskyi Vitalii , Solovyov Mykola
Published: November 2024

Cadmium telluride solar cells are among the most common devices for photovoltaic applications. However, the energy conversion efficiency of these elements remains insufficiently high. Using the SCAPS programming environment, research and optimization of a classical thin-film solar cell based on CdTe were carried out. The structure of this element consisted of ITO as a transparent conductive contact, a cadmium sulfide (CdS) layer, and a cadmium telluride (CdTe) absorber layer with a metal contact. To optimize this structure in terms of power conversion efficiency, the influence of the thickness and concentration of acceptor impurities in the CdTe absorbing layer, as well as the influence of the thickness and concentration of donor impurities in the CdS buffer layer, were considered. It was established that the optimal thicknesses for the CdS buffer layer and absorption CdTe layers are 50 nm and 3000 nm, respectively. An additional CdSeTe layer between the CdS and CdTe layers has been proposed as one of the optimization options to improve the device efficiency. The main photovoltaic parameters of such a solar cell were analyzed depending on the thickness of the CdSeTe layer and its selenium content. It has been demonstrated that adding CdSeTe solid solution to the 1500 nm thick CdTe absorber layer increases the efficiency of the solar cell by 6.84 %. The main photovoltaic characteristics of CdS/CdTe and CdS/CdSeTe/CdTe solar cells were compared. The results showed that the simulated CdS/CdSeTe/CdTe structure provides better photoconversion efficiency in the AM1.5G light spectrum compared to the classical CdS/CdTe structure. Such elements can be used to form highly efficient solar panels
Contextual Analysis of the Site
Authors: Gorbova O. V. , Bohutskyi D. V.
Published: November 2024

Purpose. The purpose of this article is to describe the method of contextual website research, which is an alternative to traditional benchmark tests. Unlike laboratory tests, where conditions are strictly controlled, contextual research allows you to evaluate the usability of a website in a real context, taking into account the factors that affect the user in his or her usual environment. This means that researchers observe users interacting with a website in their natural environment, such as at home or at work, which allows them to gain a more relevant understanding of the user experience. Methodology. We used the contextual research method, which involves detailed observation and interviewing a small group of users about certain aspects of a website. This helps to get a realistic picture of how the user perceives and uses the site in real conditions, in the context of websites. Researchers can observe how users use the website, what tasks they are trying to accomplish, what difficulties they encounter, and how they interact with other tools and programs. Findings. The study makes it possible to greatly simplify the evaluation of website usability using certain approaches and developed software. Using contextual research, it is possible to identify shortcomings that would not be noticeable during laboratory tests and suggest improvements that increase the usability of a website. Originality. The study is based on key principles such as contextualization, collaborative evaluation, usability as the main indicator, and focus on the subject matter. This allows us to gain a deeper understanding of how users interact with a website in real life, not just in an artificially created laboratory environment. Practical value. The results of the work allow us to use the method of contextual research in a wide range of human activities within websites of different orientations to improve the user experience. This can be especially useful for websites that are developed for certain groups of users, such as people with disabilities or the elderly.
Post-acuerdo de paz y su incidencia en la transformación urbana de Gaitania, Colombia
Authors: Pinilla Loaiza Laura , Castañeda Rodriguez Ángel
Published: November 2024

La firma e implementación de los Acuerdos de Paz entre el Gobierno colombiano y Las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia, ha generado impactos en el territorio colombiano. Particularmente, encontramos cambios significativos en el ordenamiento territorial, dimensión demográfica, usos del suelo, vías e infraestructura de servicios públicos de las 16 subregiones, 170 municipios y 11.000 veredas priorizadas por los Programas de Desarrollo con Enfoque Territorial, instrumentos de planificación, ordenamiento y gestión de los recursos en el marco de la Reforma Rural Integral. El articulo analiza la influencia del post-acuerdo de paz en las transformaciones físico-espaciales del corregimiento de Gaitania, Colombia. Se propone que, a través de la aplicación de encuestas, investigación documental de fuentes primarias y secundarias y trabajo de campo, sea posible generar un análisis de carácter físico, social y económico. Los resultados indican un proceso de consolidación urbana, con un aumento en la mezcla de usos y la construcción en altura, así como mejoras en la infraestructura y servicios. Finalmente se destacan las limitaciones relacionadas con la escasez de datos y estudios en pequeños centros poblados y la importancia de analizar este tipo de fenómenos urbanos en el contexto de posconflicto colombiano.
Use of lignocellulose-degrading enzyme bio-cemented soils in the construction industry
Authors: Mugula Julius , Nakayenga Joyce , GuhaRay Anasua , Hata Toshiro
Published: November 2024

In their activity, termites break down biomass into glucose, forming cementitious compounds. This results in rainfall-resistant mounds for their shelters, which interests the construction industry. This study explored the potential application of the abundant naturally bio-cemented termite mound soils in highway construction. Experimental investigations compared these mound soils to surrounding soils, revealing that mound soils are 68.2% finer in particle size distribution and have 81.4% lower organic content. Atterberg limits indicated 14.6% higher plasticity and a 5.3% increase in specific gravity for mound soils. Atomic absorption spectroscopy showed no significant difference in chemical composition. Proctor tests indicated that the compaction characteristics of the soils were comparable, confirming their engineering viability without modifications. Mound soils exhibited a twofold increase in unconfined compressive strength and a 33.9% increment in California Bearing Ratio strength. One-way analysis of variance tests confirmed these differences with p-value ranges of 0.0056–0.0361 below the 0.05 significance threshold. The study advocates utilising eco-friendly naturally bio-cemented mound soils in highway construction, meeting minimum standards. Mound soils from one acre can construct up to 2,500 m highway, optimising resource use, promoting sustainability by repurposing natural materials, and significantly reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Further research on soil improvement using lignocellulose-degrading enzymes is recommended.
Comparative Study of Seismic Hazard Analysis Using Classical PSHA and PSHA Method in Java Island, Indonesia
Authors: Goro Garup Lambang , Irsyam Masyhur , Meilano Irwan , Asrurifak M.
Published: November 2024

In general, seismic hazard analysis is conducted using a probabilistic approach (PSHA), whilst seismic risk analysis is computed using a stochastic approach. To figur out more differences between the two methods, a comparative study of those two approaches needs to be conducted. The study was conducted in Java Island which is the most populated island in Indonesia, and prone to earthquakes, particularly in the southern part due to the subduction of the Australian Plate and many active shallow faults along the island. To find out whether the hazards occurred in the risk analysis were closer to the results of Classical PSHA, it is necessary to examine the comparison of the two methods. The difference between the Event-Based and Classical methods is the use of a synthetic catalog that depends on the input value of SES (Stochastic Event Set). The research began with hazard computation with both methods, where the Event-Based PSHA method was given varying SES values. Determining the SES value in the Event-Based method is an important stage to conduct as a significant input parameter in a risk analysis, particularly the loss analysis. The comparison results conclude that the Event-Based PSHA with SES= 200,000 produced a wellconfirmed hazard map compared to the Classical PSHA result with the smallest standard deviation and variation, i.e. 0.0172 and 0.0003 respectively.
Abbasî Şairi Buhtürî’nin Şiirlerinde Hikmet
Authors: Arslan Adnan
Published: November 2024

Abbasi döneminde Arap edebiyatında şiir türünün en parlak eserlerinin verildiği süreçte öne çıkan şairlerden biri olan Buhtürî'nin oldukça geniş kapsamlı divanında dikkate değer sayıda hikmet şiirleri yer almaktadır. Ancak, edebiyat eleştirmenlerinin tespitlerine göre Buhtürî, Ebû Temmâm ve Mütenebbî gibi hikmet şiirleriyle tanınan bir şair olarak anılmamaktadır. Bu makalede, şairin akademik çevrelerin dikkatinden kaçmış olan bu hikemî yönü incelenmiştir. Şairin hikmet formundaki şiirleri anlam, edebi sanatlar ve üslup açısından değerlendirilmiştir. Yöntem olarak doküman analizi esas alınmıştır. Şairin hikmet şiirlerinin sayısı yüzleri bulmasına rağmen, bu konudaki tek makale seviyesindeki çalışmanın yalnızca 10 beyitle sınırlı kalması ve edebi eleştiri amacı taşımaması, konunun daha kapsamlı bir incelemeye tabi tutulması gerekliliğini ortaya koymuştur. Bu yönüyle çalışma, kapsam ve yöntem açısından özgün bir nitelik taşımaktadır. Çalışmada elde edilen bulgular şu şekilde özetlenebilir: Buhtürî’nin şiirlerinin hikmet beyitleri içermediği yönündeki genel kanı isabetli değildir. Şairin hikmet beyitlerinde derin felsefi çıkarımlar yapmadığı, ancak bu beyitlerde teşbih ve istiare gibi edebi sanatları kullanmada, Ebû Temmâm ve Mütenebbî seviyesinde olmasa da, yetkin olduğu görülmüştür.
Ecological structure of the city of Kemerovo flora
Authors:   Federal Research Center of Coal and Coal Chemistry SB RAS, Andreyev Boris G. , Sheremetova Svetlana A. ,   Federal Research Center of Coal and Coal Chemistry SB RAS,   Kemerovo State Agricultural Institute,, Kalabina Katerina A. ,   National Research Tomsk State University,   Institute of Monitoring of Climatic and Ecological Systems
Published: November 2024

The article presents the results of the ecological analysis of the flora of higher plants of Kemerovo are presented. The research was carried out by the method of model areas in 2021–2023. Vascular plants of the Kemerovo flora were distributed into appropriate groups according to the scales of optima for species of Western and Southern Siberia [Ilminskikh, 2021; Korolyuk, 2006]. The flora analysis was carried out in accordance with the methodological recommendations of M.V. Schmidt [1984] and B.M. Mirkin and L.G. Naumova [2017] using Microsoft Office and IBIS software packages [Zverev, 2007]. 14 functional zones were identified to analyze the ecotopological structure of the city. According to the main environmental factors, all vascular plants of the Kemerovo flora are divided into groups according to factors: humidity, salinity and richness, illuminance and shading of soils. According to the main abiotic factors, the flora of Kemerovo is characterized as hygromesophytic-mesohygrophytic, mesotrophic and heliophytic-helioscyophytic. It is noted that the flora of the city of Kemerovo differs in more xeric and heliophytic features, compared with the flora of adjacent natural territories. It is established that the urban environment contributes to a significant increase in the number of species growing on poor and slightly acidic soils. A comparison of the ratio of the ecological groups of the alien and indigenous components of the flora demonstrates the introduction of xeric features into the flora of the city by the non-native faction.
GEOCHEMISTRY OF CHROMIUM ORE GENESIS
Authors:   Perm State University, Iblaminov R. G
Published: November 2024

The formation of chromium ore deposits is governed by the geochemical parameters of chromium, which significantly contribute to its accumulation in the residual mantle melt, and in exogenous conditions on the formation barrier in the composition of volkonskite. Geochemistry determines the mineral composition of chromium-spinel ores and their technological properties and applications.
The Use of Probabilistic and Statistical Methods to Analyze the Formation of the Generation Potential of Deeply Buried Sediments of Upper Pechora Basin
Authors:   Perm State University, Kuznetsova E. A. , Galkin V. I. ,   Perm National Research Polytechnic University
Published: November 2024

The Upper Pechora Basin is located in the north of the Pre-Ural foredeep. The structure of the upper horizons of the sedimentary cover is well studied, but there is a poor information about deeply buried sediments confined to the eastern side of the depression. Therefore, modeling of the formation of oil and gas potential of great depths is of interest. In this paper, the problem is solved by applying probabilistic and statistical methods. The values of the total generation potential, the concentration of organic carbon, the rate of burial, the depth and the thickness of the layers were used for the analysis. In addition, since the Upper Pechora Basin is characterized by a sharply asymmetric structure, it was divided into two tectonic zones: the western (outer slope) and the eastern (inner slope). As a result, fundamental differences have been established in the conditions of generation potential formation for the studied types of organic matter and tectonic zones. Comparison of the average values of generation potential and the factors influencing its formation showed the presence of statistical differences between the types of kerogen in the deeply buried sediments of the Upper Pechora Basin, as well as between tectonic zones. Correlation analysis has determined that both positive and negative relationships with varying degrees of closeness are observed between the studied indicators. Using linear discriminant analysis, it was determined that sapropel and humus organic matter are separated quite clearly, and the mixed type practically does not stand out according to the specified characteristics, it was also revealed that the separation occurs on a tectonic basis. A step-by-step regression analysis for each of the parameters under consideration, carried out for these types of kerogen separately, confirmed a significant difference in the accumulation processes of sapropel and humus types of kerogen, as well as the western and outer sides of the depression. Thus, the conducted probabilistic and statistical analysis showed the regulatory role of tectonic factors in the processes of generation potential formation.
Manifestations of Hazardous Geological and Technogenic Processes in Urbanized Karst Territories of Perm Krai in 2023
Authors:   Perm State University, Krasilnikov P. A. , Tatarkin A. V. ,   Perm State University, Abroskin O. D. ,   Perm State University, Ashihmin S. G. ,   Perm National Research Polytechnic University, Batrakova G. M. ,   Perm National Research Polytechnic University
Published: November 2024

Exogenous geological processes (EGP) on the territory of Perm Krai have a wide development. Karst occupies a special position in this list, as this process is widespread, and, in addition, can serve as a catalyst for associated hazardous geological processes. Therefore, under the guidance of the Ministry of Natural Resources of Perm Krai, the work on assessment of manifestations of dangerous geological processes within the urbanized karst territories of the region has been carried out. The aim of the study is a set of field and office works allowing assessing the consequences of hazardous geological processes in the karst territories of Perm Krai to make appropriate management decisions to minimize the negative impact on infrastructure and facilities, and ensure the safety of the population in the future. The results of this study for 2023 are presented in the article.
Justification of the Application of Global Navigation Satellite System for Monitoring Deformations of Underground Pipelines in the Cryolithozone
Authors:   Tomsk Polytechnical University, Filimonov A. A. ,   TomskNIPIneft, Strokova L. A. ,   Tomsk Polytechnical University
Published: November 2024

Review of regulatory and technical documentation on the use of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and geodetic monitoring was carried out. The lack of regulatory requirements for measuring vertical movements by satellite methods was identified. The suggestion for selection of the permissible root-mean-square error measurements using GNSS equipment is made, and a method for measuring underground pipeline deformations is described. The deformation measurement data obtained using both geometric leveling and the satellite method were compared. The reduced cost for the period of operation of the object using these methods was calculated, and the most cost-effective method was selected. The advantage of the expanded capabilities of using satellite measurements compared to optical geodetic method is noted.
New Feasibility of the Borehole Geophysical Method for Discovery of New Deposits, Extension Additions, and Justification of Production Drilling
Authors:   Perm State University, Kryuchatov A. D.
Published: November 2024

The possibility of using a divergent nano-electric logging (NEL) to detect and evaluate missed and undeveloped oil-bearing formations is studied. Examples of successful solution of this problem are given, including the discovery of new deposits, extension additions, and justification of production drilling.
Mapeo de actores clave en la comunidad del humedal El Recreacional en Tunja, Boyacá
Authors: Velandia-Archila Angela Viviana , Pedraza-Jiménez Orfa Yamile , Valderrama Daniel Alejandro
Published: November 2024

Este artículo identifica los actores ambientales que deben ser vinculados en la conservación del humedal “El Recreacional” de Tunja (Boyacá, Colombia). Este proceso utilizó la metodología de Mapeo de Actores Clave (MAC); desde las visitas de campo, observaciones participantes y entrevistas no estructuradas. La identificación incluyó la caracterización de cada autor, su esfera de acción, rol, nivel de poder e influencia sobre el humedal, capacidad de gestión, posición de participación frente a proyectos ambientales a desarrollar en el contexto y sus intereses frente a estos. De manera simultánea se establecen las relaciones entre los actores y el humedal, reconociendo como autor con mayor probabilidad de éxito el actor “comunidad visitante al humedal El Recreacional”, ya que es una población de gran influencia, capacidad de gestión y además tiene el interés de participar en la aplicación de proyectos en pro de la conservación del humedal El Recreacional. Se concluye que con la utilización del MAC se logra realizar un análisis cualitativo detallado de los actores sociales que influyen en un territorio, siendo esta una herramienta adecuada para su identificación y posterior selección para participar en la solución de problemas ambientales.
Сonceptual understanding of causality in analytic legal philosophy
Authors:   Maqsut Narikbayev University, Didikin Anton B.
Published: November 2024

The article presents an analysis of the main approaches to the conceptual understanding of the causality principle in analytic legal philosophy based on Hart and Honore’s theory. The most famous examples of the possibility to apply the arguments of David Hume and J. S. Mill in their understanding of causation to analyze propositions that include the legal assessment of empirical facts are considered. The article substantiates the position that the specificity of philosophical and legal argumentation in causality requires a clarification of the specificity of legal argumentation.
Directionality and Individual Differences in Consecutive Interpreting
Authors: Başer Zeynep , Aral Mehtap
Published: November 2024

This study aims to examine the students’ consecutive interpreting in English and Turkish. This study was carried out with 32 senior students who are native Turkish speakers at the Department of English Translation and Interpreting. The students were required to render the speeches chosen from the EU Speech Repository, a speech bank for interpreting studies, in the En-Tr and Tr-En directions, respectively. The students were audio-recorded. In addition, students’ working memory (WM) capacities were determined by conducting digit span and word span tests, and attention levels were determined by conducting monolingual and bilingual Stroop test. The data was assessed with the overall assessment score of consecutive interpreting performance, total duration, pauses, linguistic errors, participants’ individual differences (WM and attention level), and directionality. The recordings were transcribed and assessed by two experts. A detailed error analysis was performed using MAXQDA Analytics Pro Academic. Students with higher WM levels also have better performance in the En-Tr direction, yet this is not observed in the Tr-En. This can be explained by the fact that students have more difficulty and spend more time interpreting to L2 due to their language proficiency in translation (such as lack of vocabulary, difficulties related to structure, etc.). There was no significant relationship between students' attention skills and interpreting performance. Differences were also observed in the errors and strategies used by students depending on directionality. It is expected that this study will contribute to understanding the consecutive interpreting process, revealing the main difficulties, and thereby contributing to interpreter training.
A new method to refine GWAS results based on the UKBiobank phenotype database v1
Authors: Noto Davide
Published: November 2024

Genome wide association studies (GWAS) is an untargeted methodology able to identify novel gene variants associated with diseases. Sometimes the gene variants identified by GWAS are located within genes whose function is unknown or not related to the investigated trait. This paper describes a novel methodology based on GWAS filtering, aimed to find novel phenotypes associated to genetic loci that may determine cardiovascular disease (CVD), not conventionally listed among CVD canonical risk factors. UKBiobank, the largest clinical, laboratory, instrumental and genetic phenotypes database, was interrogated by an automated routine. Six gene variants associated with CVD, independently of canonical risk factors, were identified using a variants database of more than 400k genotyped subjects, and many novel clinical and biochemical phenotypes have been associated to the variants. The phenotypical characterisation of the loci resolved some ambiguities regarding gene loci lacking a clear CVD-associated identification.
Influence of forging on the hardness and tensile properties of Al7075/TiC composites
Authors:   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Government Engineering College, India, K Manjunatha , P Girish D ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Government Engineering College, India, B S Vasanth Kumar ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Government Engineering College, India, T Yashaswini ,   Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering and Technology, India, M H Dinesh ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Government Engineering College, India, K Dilip Kumar ,   Dept. of Mechanical Eng., Nitte (Deemed to be University), NMAM Institute of Tech. (NMAMIT), Nitte, India, K Poornima ,   Proudhadevaraya Institute of Technology, India, Nagaral Madeva ,   Aircraft Research and Design Centre, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, India, Namdev Nagaraj ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, APS Polytechnic, Bangalore-560082, Karnataka, India, Auradi V ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Siddaganga Institute of Technology, India
Published: November 2024

This study offers a thorough examination of the mechanical characteristics shown by as-cast and hot-forged Al7075-TiC alloy composites. Optical micrographs are used to verify the different characteristics of these composites. The process of hot forging has been shown to improve the dispersion and orientation of TiC particles inside the matrix, hence preserving the structural integrity of the interface between the matrix and the reinforcement. The observed relationship between the augmentation of TiC reinforcement and the diminishment of the mean grain size is described to the mechanisms of nucleation and dynamic re-crystallization. It is worth mentioning that hot-forged composites routinely demonstrate refined microstructures, which in turn lead to enhanced mechanical characteristics. The process of stir casting followed by hot forging of Al7075-TiC composites has improved mechanical properties, indicating their potential appropriateness for high-performance applications.
Application of Markov Chains and Artificial Neural Networks in the prediction of Hepatitis Cases in the southern states of Brazil
Authors: Otobelli Berteli Gabriel , Gheller Copelli Emanuel , Renata Bringmann Deise , Corso Leandro Luis
Published: November 2024

Viral hepatitis is a disease caused by five known types of virus and can be chronic or acute. This study collected historical data on hepatitis in the southern states of Brazil and applied Markov Chains as an input parameter for predicting cases, using Artificial Neural Networks (ANN). A comparison was then made between the method that includes the two methodologies and the prediction made by ANN using only the data from the historical series. The mean absolute error (MAE) and mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) were calculated to determine the best forecasting model for each state. It was not possible to determine a configuration that simultaneously presented the best MAE and MAPE values for each state, but it was found that the lowest errors were obtained by using Markov Chains as an information generator for the ANN models, with a MAPE of 4.45% using the Levenberg-Marquardt training algorithm, with a delay equal to 3 and a number of neurons equal to 60.
CARACTERIZAÇÃO CLÍNICA E NUTRICIONAL DE PACIENTES ATENDIDOS EM UM PROGRAMA DE REABILITAÇÃO FUNCIONAL PÓS-COVID-19
Authors: Sobral Silveira Matheus , Lima de Moraes Teresa Beatriz , Ribeiro Neves Victor , Oliveira dos Santos Thainá , Marinho de Souza Thais Kallyne , Coutinho Viana Kéllen Wanessa , Marques Sotero Andréa , Vantini Checchio Skrapec Michele
Published: November 2024

A pandemia da COVID-19 tem impactado milhões de pessoas em todo o mundo, deixando muitas delas com sintomas persistentes mesmo após a recuperação inicial da doença, caracterizando a síndrome pós-COVID-19 (SPC). Nesse contexto, a caracterização clínica e nutricional torna-se essencial para uma abordagem integral e eficaz no tratamento e manejo dos sintomas. Desta forma, o presente estudo teve por objetivo descrever a caracterização clínica e nutricional dos pacientes atendidos em um programa de reabilitação funcional pós-COVID-19 (ReabgrUPE). Trata-se de um estudo transversal, descritivo, com levantamento de dados por meio de análise de prontuários de pacientes adultos e idosos (N = 39), atendidos no ReabgrUPE. Foram investigadas variáveis sociodemográficas, clínicas e de estilo de vida, relacionadas à sintomatologia, composição corporal e ingestão alimentar. A maioria da amostra foi do sexo feminino (82,06%) e com renda entre ≥1 e <1,5 salário-mínimo (64,1%). Mais de 50% dos voluntários relataram doenças pré-existentes antes da infecção pelo SARS-CoV-2 e, com sintomas persistentes pós-COVID-19, sendo os mais frequentes: neurológicos e pulmonares. O excesso de peso e o risco cardiovascular foram observados em mais de 50% dos participantes da pesquisa e, com relação a ingestão alimentar observou-se inadequações do consumo de micronutrientes em ambos os sexos. Desta forma, é fundamental que profissionais de saúde, incluindo nutricionistas, trabalhem em conjunto para caracterizar adequadamente os pacientes com SPC, visando fornecer intervenções individualizadas e multidisciplinares que promovam uma recuperação completa e melhoria da QV desses indivíduos.
RELAÇÃO INTERPESSOAL DE PACIENTES 12 MESES APÓS ALTA DE UNIDADES DE TERAPIA INTENSIVA COVID-19
Authors: Pereira de Souza Thayná Kimberly , Traleski Martins Hevelyn Mayara , Ribeiro Duarte Carolina , Schiochet Gabriela Fernanda , Do Amaral Caetano Ianka , Bilynkievycz dos Santos Celso , Berger Fadel Cristina
Published: November 2024

O objetivo da pesquisa relatada no artigo foi verificar a funcionalidade associada à relação interpessoal de pacientes com covid-19 12 meses após a alta da UTI. Quanto ao método, o traballho se caracteriza como estudo transversal e analítico com abordagem quantitativa, desenvolvido com base em dados primários de pacientes do Hospital Universitário Regional dos Campos Gerais, Paraná, Brasil. Foram avaliados 32 pacientes, os quais foram divididos em dois grupos: incapacitados e capacitados. Através da mineração de dados, foram identificadas as variáveis capazes de explicar o domínio “relações interpessoais” em pacientes pós-covid-19. Como resultados, verificou-se que as variáveis mais expressivas desse domínio foram relacionadas à depressão, a acidente vascular encefálico e à cognição, fatores que interferem nas relações interpessoais dos pacientes acometidos por essa comorbidade. Em conclusão, a pesquisa demonstrou que dificuldade de concentração, sintomas depressivos, acidente vascular cerebral, uso de antibiótico na internação e condições de vida são variáveis apropriadas para explicar a modificação da funcionalidade nas relações interpessoais.
Ontstaan en groei van ’n seminarium aan die Fakulteit Teologie Stellenbosch en ander ontwikkelinge in die teologiese opleiding van die Ned Geref Kerk in die Sinode van Wes-Kaapland.
Authors: Marais Jan Frederick
Published: November 2024

The article focuses on the developments of theological training in die Western Cape Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) in the last decade. In this era a Seminary was founded to facilitate ministerial formation for the DRC; Uniting Reformed Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of South Africa (ELCSA). The article unpacks the historical, demographic, and especially pedagogical complexities of theological education that aims to build missional leadership capacities. The theology and missional ecclesiology, rhetorical pedagogy and capacity theories are some of the building blocks that the synod utilise to build a new era for theological education.
From Exile to Belonging: The [re]construction of Identity in the Context of Forced Migration
Authors: Sharifi Ahmadipour Massoud , Sordé-Martí Teresa
Published: November 2024

Focusing on Syrian and Afghan refugees and asylum seekers in Spain and Greece, this study employs social identity theory and intergroup contact theory to examine the process of identity construction. Drawing from thirty-five semi-structured interviews, the study highlights how the positive distinctiveness of their homeland and community significantly shapes their sense of self-worth, despite having fled due to persecution. The study finds that Afghan and Syrian refugees alike demonstrate a close attachment to their natural heritage, while also assigning particular importance to the historical and cultural legacies of their native lands. This sense of homeland identity interlaces with a multifaceted self-representation, mirroring the intricate ties between the host and homeland. Three identity discourse patterns appear: persecuted identity, identity conciliation, and critical consciousness. The refugees' dual perception of their homeland, as both a failed and desired land, influences their perceived self-worth in interpersonal interactions, as well as their sense of integration within the host society.
DESIGN OF A CONICAL HORN ANTENNA FOR ULTRA-WIDEBAND APPLICATIONS
Authors: Fahama Hassoon Salman Neamah
Published: November 2024

Due to rapid development in wireless technologies, ultra-wideband antennas are becoming increasingly important nowadays to cover many bands of frequencies and to support different applications by using single antenna. This paper outlines the design of an ultra- wideband conical horn antenna, which covers the range of frequencies from 6GHz to 18GHz with high gain, i.e., 23dB. This antenna can be effectively used for satellite communication and terrestrial broadcasting.
“WE’RE FAR FROM YOUR ONLY FRIEND”: STANCE TAKING IN POLITICAL SPEECH
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Pavlichenko Larysa
Published: November 2024

Background. The research presents the analysis of Antony John Blinken's, the United States secretary of state, historic and significant public report on May, 16, 2024 during his visit to Ukraine. Politicians perform speeches mainly to outline the perspective for the nations, influencing the others and positioning themselves and the others through the discourse. The stance is defined as a social action which is realized through communicative strategies, and is equated to positioning. Methods. The aim of the article is to study the communicative strategies of stance-taking and positioning and methods of their realization in the mechanism constructing of a political speech. The research applied Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) as the research method relating structures of the discourse to social practices based on 'ideological square' (Van Dijk, 1998) of positive-self and negative other presenting. Results. The stance-taking and positioning can explain the use of lexical patterns, constructions and discourse markers in the political discourse. This study argues the implementing of the stance-taking and positioning by the discursive strategies of polarization (positive in-group and negative out-group representation). Conclusions. The stance-taking and positioning in the political speech are presented on three levels (self- (the first order), the other (the targeted audience) positioning (the second order) and the third order positioning, when the speaker demonstrates his attitude to the people (state) not involved in the present interaction). They are implemented by the discursive strategies of polarization that embody the social ideologies (positive in-group and negative out-group representation) including the strategies of group inclusion, self-glorification, positive and negative evaluation and contrasting strategies. The linguistic means of verbalising the strategies of stance taking and positioning include the lexical content of the utterance, grammar tenses and stylistic figures of hyperbole, litotes, metaphor, personification, etc. Metaphors as conceptual and framing device help to present the main political actors, make it possible for political actors to show their stances, achieve goals and have the impact on the value judgements that they make. They express the author's attitude to the message, his points of view, positions, value orientations in relation to the subject of discussion.
THE PUBLICATION OF TRANSLATION FROM THE ROMANIAN LANGUAGE OF "THE HISTORY OF THE ROMANIANS" BY IOAN-AUREL POP (DACIA BEFORE THE ROMANS)
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Luchkanyn Serhii
Published: November 2024

The purpose of the publication is to introduce to the scientific circle of Ukraine a translation from the Romanian language of "The History of the Romanians" by Ioan-Aurel Pop, one of the most prominent contemporary Romanian historians, Rector of Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca (2012-2020), and President of the Romanian Academy (since 2018). The proposed translation provides a well-founded scholarly perspective on the history and civilization of the Dacians, and offers a description of the customs and beliefs of the ancient Dacians, who played a significant role in the ethnogenesis of the Romanians.
Remote monitoring of patients with chronic heart failure: a non-invasive approach
Authors: Emelianov Aleksei V. , Kozhevnikova Maria V. , Zheleznykh Elena A. , Panova Anastasia L. , Privalova Elena V. , Belenkov Yuri N.
Published: November 2024

Remote monitoring of patients, including those with chronic heart failure, has been actively used in recent years. Unlike invasive methods, non-invasive methods are not associated with surgical risks and offer a wide range of patient management options such as telemonitoring, virtual visits, emergency department pre-triage, in-hospital telemedicine, telemedicine rehabilitation, psychological support, etc. Previously, remote monitoring required a multidisciplinary medical team to ensure high efficiency, and attempts to use advanced technology to reduce human involvement were often unsuccessful. However, all electronic and telemedicine technologies in healthcare have been dramatically transformed by the COVID-19 pandemic. There is currently a wide variety of remote monitoring methods and technologies. But it is still impossible to clearly assess their effectiveness due to a lack of common standards, inadequate legislation, and regional, social, and economic differences in the availability of these technologies. However, in 2021, remote monitoring was included in the European Society of Cardiology clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic heart failure (IIb). This review describes the history of modern remote monitoring methods and the problems they are designed to solve in order to improve outpatient health monitoring for patients with chronic heart failure.
Potential use of virtual and augmented reality technologies in modern cardiology and cardiac surgery
Authors: Rashidova Seda S. , Bdoyan Emma A. , Timurzieva Madina M. , Lobanovskaya Sofya A. , Naumenko Valeria V. , Rakhmanova Angelina V. , Timofeeva Valeriya D. , Gutsulyak Alexey S. , Zainullin Artem A. , Uzbekova Karina R. , Kharitonova Valeriya A. , Akhmetova Narina F.
Published: November 2024

Innovative technologies have dramatically changed medical practice, particularly in cardiac surgery, which requires precision and caution due to the challenging nature of procedures. The use of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) in this area has great potential to improve surgical planning, medical education and patient outcomes.
This review analyzes the literature on the role of VR and AR in modern cardiology and discusses possible directions for their development.
The search retrieved 3,858 publications from PubMed/MEDLINE, 69 publications from eLibrary, and 1,115 publications from Google Scholar. Searches included the following keywords and combinations thereof: virtual reality; augmented reality; cardiology; cardiac surgery. Publications were searched from the time the relevant databases were created to May 2024.
Cardiac care today involves increasingly sophisticated procedures that require a high level of expertise. VR becomes a powerful tool for both surgical planning and education. It opens new opportunities for educating and training cardiologists. It can be used to create realistic simulations of situations healthcare professionals may encounter in their practice. Students are able to gain hands-on experience with no risk to real patients. Integrating virtual reality into cardiology practice has great potential, but several issues need to be addressed. Standards for safety and efficacy of the medical use of virtual reality should be developed. Further research is also needed to assess the long-term health effects of VR use on patients.
Aspectos avaliativos das metáforas no discurso jornalístico
Authors: Andrade Márcia de Paula , Rocha Luiz Fernando Matos
Published: November 2024

Baseado na Linguística Cognitiva, este artigo analisa processos figurativos, predominantemente a metáfora, em contexto de reportagens jornalísticas atuais em português brasileiro. Tendo em vista os aportes teóricos da Metáfora Conceptual, de Lakoff e Johnson (2002 [1980]), e da noção de fictividade, de Talmy (2019 [2000]), o fundamento mais relevante tem a ver com a compreensão de Deignan (2010) sobre as metáforas avaliativas. De acordo com ela, há quatro maneiras para a metáfora promover uma avaliação: implicações geradas; cenários metafóricos evocados; domínios-fonte escolhidos; conotações exploradas. Do ponto de vista metodológico, mapearam-se usos de metáforas nos dois primeiros textos da série de reportagens Vaza Jato, lançada pelo The Intercept Brasil, para integrar uma análise de caráter qualitativo-interpretativo. Os resultados indicam que o discurso jornalístico utiliza criticamente metáforas avaliativas, bem como seus respectivos esquemas imagéticos e suas implicações, requisitando parcialmente as mesmas bases figurativas acionadas pelas fontes de informação, características as quais surgem dos dados vazados, sugerindo a perspectiva avaliativa dos jornalistas sobre essas mensagens. No contexto enunciativo das reportagens analisadas, a seleção dos domínios-fonte se revelou crucial para o caráter avaliativo das metáforas. Outro aspecto relevante é a apropriação, pelo discurso jornalístico, de metáforas avaliativas advindas das fontes de informação, para usá-las argumentativamente contra essas próprias fontes. Finalmente, em termos de produção textual, as reportagens recorrem aos mesmos processos figurativos e avaliativos para se obterem coesão e coerência por meio de metáfora.
Discurso, poder e verdade
Authors: Reis Fernanda de Oliveira Valle , Magalhães Mayara Letícia Paiva
Published: November 2024

Este artigo examina a dimensão argumentativa de dez manchetes sobre regulação da mídia, publicadas no período de agosto de 2021 a dezembro de 2022, e como elas foram construídas de maneira a induzir a interpretação do leitor. A análise considera, em um primeiro momento, a perspectiva da semântica argumentativa, com seus índices de avaliação e indicadores atitudinais (Koch, 1995), e a perspectiva discursiva, visando a flagrar as estratégias de enquadramento, de orientação argumentativa indutora de raciocínios e as de apagamento enunciativo, propostas por Emediato (2013). Na sequência, a partir do conceito de enunciado e da noção de vontade de verdade (Foucault, 1972, 2014, respectivamente) e das reflexões de Charaudeau (2022) sobre manipulação da verdade, a análise foca os modos como o discurso da mídia direciona as pautas para a sociedade. A conclusão é que discutir projetos de regulação da mídia é uma necessidade urgente da sociedade brasileira, uma vez que as manchetes são tendenciosas e a maior parte delas promove uma campanha de oposição a projetos de regulação, associando-os a censura.
rede polissêmica do verbo ficar em português L1 (Brasil) e em português L2 (aprendizes de língua francesa)
Authors: Oliveira Kátia Bernardon de , Boganika Luciane , Gómez Vicente Lucía
Published: November 2024

Este artigo analisa como os sentidos do verbo ficar são utilizados em um teste de elicitação em português como primeira e segunda língua (L1/L2). O objetivo deste estudo é analisar a rede polissêmica desse verbo para dois grupos de participantes. Os significados mais prototípicos de uma palavra ou de uma construção têm sido operacionalizados em muitos estudos como os mais propostos em experiências de elicitação (Gries, 2015, p.473). Os participantes de português L1 foram instruídos a elicitar três frases com o verbo ficar em um tempo reduzido e com o pedido explícito de não refletirem demasiadamente. Em um outro momento, solicitamos aos aprendizes de português (L2) a fazerem esse mesmo exercício, e também a traduzirem suas frases para o francês. A tradução permitiu uma compreensão clara do significado que eles desejavam transmitir ao verbo ficar em L2, além de possibilitar uma análise dos verbos utilizados na tradução. Os resultados revelaram uma organização diferente da rede polissêmica do verbo ficar em L1 e L2, com uma presença mais marcada de significados concretos no grupo de L2 e uma presença mais proeminente de significados abstratos no grupo de L1. A análise também relevou uma pequena variação entre os resultados dos participantes com um nível inicial de português L2 e níveis mais avançados. Esse fato evidencia as dificuldades na aquisição de verbos frequentes e polissêmicos em L2 e corrobora as tendências observadas na literatura.
interdiscursos de Saussure
Authors: Bonácio Daiany
Published: November 2024

O estudo da língua do século XIX teve que enfrentar um grande desafio: definir-se como ciência em uma época em que havia uma forte tendência em associar o termo “ciência” para indicar apenas as disciplinas como a biologia, a química e a física. Era imperioso retirar os estudos da linguagem das ciências naturais e constituir uma ciência linguística autônoma ligada às ciências humanas. Estudando esse período por meio de uma pesquisa bibliográfica, encontramos um personagem central nessa mudança de rumo: o norte-americano William D. Whitney, que se empenhou consideravelmente para combater essas tendências e retirar o campo da linguística das áreas como a biologia e a botânica. Diante do cenário descrito, o objetivo deste artigo é analisar as contribuições de Whitney para a fundação da ciência linguística e para as ideias amplamente conhecidas de Ferdinand de Saussure. O que motivou essa pesquisa de revisão bibliográfica foi que, ao estudar a vida e obra de Whitney, observamos que ele antecipou muitos conceitos que encontramos no Curso de Linguística Geral, atribuídos a Ferdinand de Saussure. Buscamos compreender essas influências diretas de Whitney na obra do professor genebrino realizando um estudo histórico-comparativo. Como resultado, conhecemos um pouco sobre como as afirmações que mudaram o percurso da ciência linguística nos séculos XIX e XX passaram, antes, pelo trabalho do professor norte-americano. A partir das pesquisas de Whitney, os estudos da linguagem tomaram outra direção: saíram do campo dos fatos naturais para se inscreverem nos fatos históricos e sociais e encontrarem a definição de língua como um sistema.