bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Kulinaryzmy i kulinaria w języku biznesowym w glottodydaktyce italianistycznej na podstawie podręczników „L’italiano in azienda” (2002) i „Un vero affare!” (2015)
Authors: Godzich Anna , Machowski Szymon
Published: April 2024

The article is devoted to analyzing the cultural context typical for food and its associated etiquetteand rituals from 2 coursebooks on the Italian Business language, and aims at a) investigating to what extent coursebooks in Business Italian include both theoretical and practical content information on the Italian dining culture; b) reconstructing guidelines on etiquette for dining and socializing in professional settings in companies and with regard to the role of language in culture (Hall, 1976, Bańczerowski, et al., 1982). These objectives were fulfilled by performing a semantic analysis of the lexical content of 2 coursebooks by Giovanna Pelizza and Marco Mezzadri (2002 and 2015). For this purpose, a lexical corpus was formed by extracting single-word culinary-related lexical items from the coursebooks. The remaining sources related to food in business culture (Meyer, 2023) was used as a point of reference for validation of the small corpus.
HDG Method for Nonlinear Parabolic Integro-Differential Equations
Authors: Jain Riya , Yadav Sangita
Published: April 2024

The hybridizable discontinuous Galerkin (HDG) method has been applied to a nonlinear parabolic integro-differential equation.
The nonlinear functions are considered to be Lipschitz continuous to analyze uniform in time a priori bounds.
An extended type Ritz–Volterra projection is introduced and used along with the HDG projection as an intermediate projection to achieve optimal order convergence of

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when polynomials of degree

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are used to approximate both the solution and the flux variables.
By relaxing the assumptions in the nonlinear variable, super-convergence is achieved by element-by-element post-processing.
Using the backward Euler method in temporal direction and quadrature rule to discretize the integral term, a fully discrete scheme is derived along with its error estimates.
Finally, with the help of numerical examples in two-dimensional domains, computational results are obtained, which verify our results.
A new technique for improving performance of conventional CRLH resonators using IDC/UISs with enhanced harmonic suppression in balanced dual-band BPFs
Authors: Eskandari Reza , Tavakoli Mohammadbagher , Setoudeh Farbod , Horri Ashkan
Published: April 2024

The design of balanced filters based on composite right/left hand (CRLH) structure is well developed. Among those, few designs exist which although they provide some good responses, suffer from narrow stopbands and interdependent passbands. This paper proposes a new technique for improving the characteristics of dual-band balanced bandpass filters (B-BPFs) based on planar CRLH. Using unequal inductive stubs (UISs) attached to the interdigital capacitor (IDC) unit cell, we were able to achieve outstanding harmonic suppression and passband controllability. This structure offers higher degrees of freedom compared to conventional designs and provides better control over the filter specifications. Mathematical modeling, analysis, simulation, fabrication, and performance measurement of the proposed technique in a dual-band B-BPF are also provided. Our work resulted in an independent and controllable dual-band B-BPF with ultra-wide upper differential-mode (DM) stopband of 5.9f
1 and common-mode (CM) suppression of 40.4 and 32.6 dB for the first and second bands, respectively.
Investigating fertility health knowledge and lifestyle risk factors among Nigerian university students: A cross-sectional survey
Authors: Wellington Olubukola A.
Published: April 2024

Objectives

Adolescents who are unaware of infertility risk factors and the long-term health effects of their lifestyle choices may participate in unsafe sexual and lifestyle behaviors. Their reproductive goals and health may be affected by such behaviors. Adolescents’ awareness of male and female infertility risk factors was assessed, along with lifestyle risk variables related to sexual behavior and psychoactive substance use. The causes of inconsistent condom use were also examined.

Methods

In 2022, a cross-sectional survey was undertaken involving 598 sexually active university students from Nigeria (18.6 years±0.9), the majority of whom were female (57.2 %). Descriptive statistics, bivariate analysis, and binary logistic regression were utilized in the data analysis to determine the influence of lifestyle factors and levels of knowledge on fertility.

Results

Most participants had a moderate understanding of male and female infertility risk factors. The results showed that female students were more informed. Multiple sexual partners and psychoactive substance use were common lifestyle variables. Younger female students, those with several partners, and participants who frequently used alcohol and narcotics used condoms inconsistently.

Conclusions

The study emphasizes the need for fertility health and lifestyle risk education for Nigerian youth. Despite moderate knowledge, lifestyle implications on fertility are unclear. Fertility health education in schools could help students make informed reproductive choices and lower the risk of infertility and chronic diseases. Research is needed to confirm findings and inform nationwide targeted interventions.
The Post-Tridentine Controversies at the Louvain Faculty of Theology: The Correspondence between Judocus Tiletanus and Michael Baius (1568)
Authors: Bertrand Gabrielle
Published: April 2024

Josse Ravesteyn, or Judocus Tiletanus, was promoted as a doctor of theology in 1546, acted as participant in the Council of Trent in 1551, and was appointed as inquisitor-general of the Low Countries in 1559. This temporal triptych alone reflects the precipitous degradation of Christian and civil cohesion in the second half of the sixteenth century and how the responsibilities of theologians accordingly changed. Throughout this period, Louvain, its University and its Faculty of Theology were increasingly called upon to provide their expertise to the various appeasement attempts. Inside the Faculty, Tiletanus was also his colleague Michael Baius’ main theological opponent from 1564 onwards; after the Council of Trent came to an end, the former called upon different levels of authority to have the latter’s works and assertions censured, culminating in Pius V’s 1567 bull Ex omnibus afflictionibus. Seeing however how Baius’ confidence and notoriety were left somewhat unscathed, Tiletanus confronted him directly in a personal correspondence made up of six letters in 1568. This article is the first attempt to determine to what extent the Council shaped Tiletanus’ sense of responsibility as a theologian as well as his relationship with Michael Baius.
Detection of sickle cell disease using deep neural networks and explainable artificial intelligence
Authors: Goswami Neelankit Gautam , Goswami Anushree , Sampathila Niranjana , Bairy Muralidhar G. , Chadaga Krishnaraj , Belurkar Sushma
Published: April 2024

Sickle cell disease (SCD), a blood disorder that transforms the shape of red blood cells into a distinctive sickle form, is a major concern as it not only compromises the blood’s oxygen-carrying capacity but also poses significant health risks, ranging from weakness to paralysis and, in severe cases, even fatality. This condition not only underscores the pressing need for innovative solutions but also encapsulates the broader challenges faced by medical professionals, including delayed treatment, protracted processes, and the potential for subjective errors in diagnosis and classification. Consequently, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare has emerged as a transformative force, inspiring multidisciplinary efforts to overcome the complexities associated with SCD and enhance diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes. The use of transfer learning helps to extract features from the input dataset and give an accurate prediction. We analyse and compare the performance parameters of three distinct models for this purpose: GoogLeNet, ResNet18, and ResNet50. The best results were shown by the ResNet50 model, with an accuracy of 94.90%. Explainable AI is the best approach for transparency and confirmation of the predictions made by the classifiers. This research utilizes Grad-CAM to interpret and make the models more reliable. Therefore, this specific approach benefits pathologists through its speed, precision, and accuracy of classification of sickle cells.
Compilation of a self-management assessment scale for postoperative patients with aortic dissection
Authors: Zhang Li-Wei , Peng Yan-Chun , Pan Qiong , Li Sai-Lan , Chen Liang-Wan , Lin Yan-Juan
Published: April 2024

Objective

The aim of this research was to compile a self-management assessment scale for patients with aortic dissection (AD). The questionnaire is useful in making the patient aware of the need for post-operative care in order to contribute to improving the outcome and quality of life.

Methods

The initial version of the “postoperative self-management assessment scale for patients with aortic dissection” was developed using the Delphi expert consultation method based on qualitative research results, consultation of self-management-related literature, reference to the existing self-management scale, and self-efficacy theory, combined with the disease characteristics of AD. By using the convenience sampling method, a total of 201 patients with AD who had undergone surgery were selected as the research participants. The initial version of the scale was used for follow-up investigation, and the scale entries were evaluated and exploratory factor analysis carried out to form the formal version of the “postoperative self-management assessment scale for patients with aortic dissection.” A total of 214 patients with AD after surgery were selected as the research participants. The formal version of the scale was used for follow-up investigation, and its reliability and validity were evaluated.

Results

The formal version of the scale had 6 dimensions and 35 entries. The Cronbach’s α coefficient for the total scale was 0.908, the split-half reliability was 0.790, and the test–retest reliability after 2 weeks was 0.471. The content validity index of the total scale was 0.963. Exploratory factor analysis yielded six common factors, and the cumulative contribution rate of variance was 66.303%. Confirmatory factor analysis showed that except for the incremental fit index, Tucker–Lewis index, and comparative fit index >0.85, slightly lower than 0.90, χ
2/df <3, root mean square of approximation <0.08, parsimonious goodness-of-fit index, and parsimonious normed fit index >0.50; all other model fitting requirements were satisfied, indicating that the model fitting was acceptable.

Conclusion

We compiled the postoperative self-management assessment scale for patients with AD, which has demonstrated excellent reliability and validity and can be used as a tool to evaluate the postoperative self-management level in patients with aortic dissection.
Analysis of road traffic noise in an urban area in Croatia using different noise prediction models
Authors: Džambas Tamara , Ivančev Ana Čudina , Dragčević Vesna , Bezina Šime
Published: April 2024

Road traffic noise is the second largest environmental stressor in urban areas in Europe after air pollution. The harmful effects of noise arise mainly from the stress response it triggers in the human body, which can have significant consequences for physical and mental health. Therefore, the use of a reliable noise prediction model is an important prerequisite for the quality assessment of a number of residents exposed to excessive noise levels and for the selection of appropriate noise mitigation measures. In this study, the analysis of road traffic noise in an urban street in the narrower centre of the Croatian capital Zagreb was performed using four noise prediction models: "RLS-90", "RLS-19", “NMPB-Routes-96 (SET-RA-CERTU-LCPC-CSTB)”, and “CNOSSOS-EU”. LimA V2021 noise prediction software was used for the analysis, and the noise modelling results were validated with short-term noise measurements. The main objective of the research presented in the article was to test the “CNOSSOS-EU” method, recently introduced in Croatian noise control practice, and to gain initial insights into which of the aforementioned noise prediction models is the most reliable for the assessment of road traffic noise in urban environments in Croatia. A comparison of the noise modelling results with the results of short-term noise measurements has shown that the German national calculation methods “RLS-90” and “RLS-19” as well as the “CNOSSOS-EU” method provide significantly more accurate noise predictions than the “NMPB-Routes-96 (SETRA-CERTU-LCPC-CSTB)” method.
Effects of nanofillers on the physical, mechanical, and tribological behavior of carbon/kenaf fiber–reinforced phenolic composites
Authors: Bilvatej Bramanandan , Naveen Jesuarockiam , Norrrahim Mohd Nor Faiz , Knight Victor Feizal , Karthikeyan Natesan , Chandrasekar Muthukumar , Loganathan Tamil Moli , Anand Suya Prem
Published: April 2024

This research investigates the effect of kenaf/carbon fiber reinforcement with the addition of nanofillers such as multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) and cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) in the phenolic matrix composite. Three different types of samples were made using short carbon fiber, kenaf fiber (KF), BaSO4, Cashew dust, MWCNT, and CNC. Sample 1 contains 40 wt% of carbon fiber with binders reinforced in the phenolic matrix, whereas, in sample 2, carbon fiber has been replaced with KF in the MWCNT-modified phenolic matrix. On the other hand, in sample 3, carbon fiber has been replaced with KF in a CNC-modified phenolic matrix. The physical, mechanical, and tribological properties were investigated and compared. The results showed that sample 1 exhibited higher mechanical performance compared to other samples. On the other hand, the least wear loss and a high coefficient of friction were observed for Sample 2 compared to Samples 1 and 3. Even though KF-based composites exhibited slightly lower mechanical performance, they showed excellent tribological behavior.
Investigating the rheological characteristics of alkali-activated concrete using contemporary artificial intelligence approaches
Authors: Amin Muhammad Nasir , Al-Naghi Ahmed A. Alawi , Nassar Roz-Ud-Din , Algassem Omar , Khan Suleman Ayub , Deifalla Ahmed Farouk
Published: April 2024

Using artificial intelligence-based tools, this research aims to establish a direct correlation between the alkali-activated concrete (AAC) mix design factors and their performances. More specifically, the machine learning system was fed new property data obtained from AAC mixes used in laboratory experiments. The rheological parameters (yield stress [static/dynamic] and plastic viscosity) of AAC were predicted using the multilayer perceptron neural network (MLPNN) and bagging ensemble (BE) models. In addition, the R
2 values, k-fold analyses, statistical checks, and the dissimilarity between the experimental and predicted compressive strength were employed to assess the performance of the created models. Also, the SHapley additive exPlanation (SHAP) approach was used for examining the relevance of influencing parameters. The BE approach was found to be significantly accurate in all prediction models, with R
2 greater than 0.90, and MLPNN models were found to be moderately precise, with R
2 slightly below 0.90. However, the error assessment through statistical checks and k-fold analysis also validated the higher precision of BE models over the MLPNN models. Building models that can calculate rheological properties of AAC for different values of input parameters could save a lot of time and money compared to doing the tests in a laboratory. In order to ascertain the required amounts of raw materials of AAC, investigators, as well as businesses, may find the SHAP study helpful.
The impact of poverty and socioeconomic status on brain, behaviour, and development: a unified framework
Authors: Abo Hamza Eid , Tindle Richard , Pawlak Simon , Bedewy Dalia , Moustafa Ahmed A.
Published: April 2024

In this article, we, for the first time, provide a comprehensive overview and unified framework of the impact of poverty and low socioeconomic status (SES) on the brain and behaviour. While there are many studies on the impact of low SES on the brain (including cortex, hippocampus, amygdala, and even neurotransmitters) and behaviours (including educational attainment, language development, development of psychopathological disorders), prior studies did not integrate behavioural, educational, and neural findings in one framework. Here, we argue that the impact of poverty and low SES on the brain and behaviour are interrelated. Specifically, based on prior studies, due to a lack of resources, poverty and low SES are associated with poor nutrition, high levels of stress in caregivers and their children, and exposure to socio-environmental hazards. These psychological and physical injuries impact the normal development of several brain areas and neurotransmitters. Impaired functioning of the amygdala can lead to the development of psychopathological disorders, while impaired hippocampus and cortex functions are associated with a delay in learning and language development as well as poor academic performance. This in turn perpetuates poverty in children, leading to a vicious cycle of poverty and psychological/physical impairments. In addition to providing economic aid to economically disadvantaged families, interventions should aim to tackle neural abnormalities caused by poverty and low SES in early childhood. Importantly, acknowledging brain abnormalities due to poverty in early childhood can help increase economic equity. In the current study, we provide a comprehensive list of future studies to help understand the impact of poverty on the brain.
Grenzüberschreitungen an der Peripherie: Aspektuelle Funktionen von Aktivpartizipien und Verbalsubstantiven im Tschechischen
Authors: Giger Markus , Kocková Jana
Published: April 2024

Non-finite verb forms are located at the boundary of the verbal paradigm. On the one hand, they are formed paradigmatically and – if they are not lexicalized – correspond semantically to the underlying verb; on the other hand, they behave syntactically like nominal forms. Their interpretation and thus their treatment in grammars and in corpus annotation differ in individual national philological traditions. In the present text, the behavior of Czech participles and verbal nouns is investigated with respect to the category of verbal aspect. On the basis of excerpts from electronic corpora (Czech National Corpus), it is shown that both participles and verbal nouns express aspectual functions. Even more, they are capable of overstepping boundaries of codification and formal description and actualizing these aspectual functions in concrete contexts. However, participles and verbal nouns do not behave in the same way, but follow certain lines, which are given by differences in codification, formal morphology and syntactic functions.
„Mag es zweideutig klingen“ – zur Bedeutung eines bislang unpublizierten Briefes Andrej Tarkovskijs und dessen Stellung innerhalb der Entstehungs-geschichte von Zapečatlennoe vremja
Authors: Seidel Anne
Published: April 2024

Andrej Tarkovskij’s autograph manuscripts and annotated typescripts are archives of change. On the basis of an exemplary passage in a recently surfaced letter by Tarkovskij to Kitty Hunter Blair this article provides a text-critical introduction into the complex history of the creation and relation between the written records of ‘Zapečatlennoe vremja’ – Tarkovskij’s only book on film, which has remained a fragment. The textual witnesses – annotated Typescripts and manuscripts – scattered today among various (private) archives, raise the question of the possibility and form of representation within a reliable critical edition in the original language. This article argues that only scrupulous transcription and the precise exegesis of Tarkovskij’s overwritings, deletions, additions and rearrangements within the textual witnesses will allow an adequate interpretation. A term-historical article appears within the article for hermeneutical reasons: The Stalinist definition of ‘naturalism’ and how it was repressively used against Soviet artists is explained along with its ties to terror. The ‘naturalism’ critique as an accusation in the arts was put forward well beyond the dictator’s death and negatively affected also Tarkovskij’s work for decades. The passage from the letter discussed here, shows how Tarkovskij reflected and reacted to the conditions of Soviet (self-)censorship related to ‘naturalism’ critique. The interpretation this article gives of the passage in Tarkovskij’s letter relies on the analysis of differing textual witnesses of ‘Zapečatlennoe vremja’.
Family firms, hidden champions and regional development
Authors: Suwala Lech , Ahrens Jan-Philipp , Basco Rodrigo
Published: April 2024

This editorial introduces the nexus between family firms, hidden champions, and regional development from an economic geography perspective. Family firms constitute the backbones of most local and regional economies, and some of them are even so-called hidden champions, which are global leaders in their market niches. At the same time, both entities are spatial sources of heterogeneity able to empower regions with difficult-to-imitate competitive and locational advantages that originate from the stickiness of their economic actors. It is mainly an empirical task to prove if this regional distinctiveness results from the structures and embeddings that family firms and hidden champions stand for (e.g., regional persistence and local rooting), and from the practices how these entities are owned, governed, managed (e.g., long-term business relations with [local] suppliers, customers, labour force, international excellence). By outlining three infant research directions on family firms and hidden champions from an economic geography perspective, this editorial frames the field, introduces and locates the contributions in this special issue therein, and calls for a spatially informed view on this rising cross-disciplinary field.
Cancer Intersections: Biomedicine, Health Insurance, and the Paradoxes of Health Care Reform in Neoliberal Colombia
Authors: Sanz Camilo
Published: April 2024

Cancer Intersections is an ethnographic analysis of the complex and paradoxical efforts to access neoliberal, market-based oncological treatments in Colombia, a country where all patients are legally guaranteed access to medical services, including high-cost ones. Drawing on years of fieldwork in Cali, Camilo Sanz explores the deep entanglements between medical, legal, and policy practices that share a common goal of treating and curing cancer but are hindered by bureaucratic procedures, pernicious financial interests, and class politics. The interplay of these hurdles dictates the rhythm at which patients access treatment and, even in resource-rich settings, suffer due to market imperatives that shape how treatments unfold. Through careful and measured observation, Sanz shows how a neoliberal universal health care regime delays access to care for those reliant on public assistance, which means that some patients will start treatment only after it is unlikely to change the course of the disease.
Durability ratings of post-treated wood-based composites after 14 years of field exposure
Authors: Tascioglu Cihat , Yoshimura Tsuyoshi , Ohmura Wakako
Published: April 2024

Several commercial wood-based composites (softwood plywood [SWP], hardwood plywood [HWP], medium-density fiberboard [MDF], oriented strand board [OSB], and particleboard) [PB]) were post-treated with alkaline copper quat and copper azole at two different retention levels. The treated specimens were installed on concrete blocks covered with 5-sided PVC boxes simulating the crawl space conditions (protected above-ground) in Japanese houses in Southern Japan where decay and termite activity are high. The experimental variables are a comparison of treated versus untreated, preservative type and retention levels. During 14 years of exposure, the specimens were biannually visually rated. In general, termite damage became visible earlier and the harshness of attack was higher when compared to decay damage. The untreated and treated MDFs were the most resistant under the protected above ground conditions at the end of 14 years exposure. Particleboard durability performance followed the MDF rating during the same period. The untreated OSB, HWP, and SWP were the least resistant composite types. The treatments substantially increased the durability of the mentioned composite types by 317.6%, 80.5%, and 133% higher termite grading when correlated to their untreated controls, respectfully, yet they failed to maintain full protection. Based on statistical analysis, preservative types and retention levels did not significantly affect decay and termite ratings.
Plato’s Theaetetus end logos of the Digital Humanities
Authors: Janik Piotr
Published: April 2024

The specifics of the humanities are the study of the human and its offspring, already recalled by Socrates in the “Theaetetus”. The dialogue marks a substantial shift in Plato — the discovery to be attributed to Wincenty Lutosławski, the author of the chronology of Plato’s works — that is, from pre-existent and transcendental ideas to the categories of reason, from philosophy as the “love of wisdom” to the “love of knowledge”. Thus, contrary to the widely held view of the so-called lack of the definition of knowledge in the “Theaetetus”, I argue that the quest for knowledge refers to the logic of thinking — the theme related to Charles S. Peirce’s logic of discovery and still distinct from “technology” — and provides the constitution of the humanities of the information and communication age as the digital humanities.
Da Salvaguarda à Valorização: Os Monumentos Nacionais de Portugal e a Abertura ao Público em 2022
Authors: Neves José Soares , Macedo Sofia Costa , Jorge Santos , Maria João Lima
Published: April 2024

A recolha de informação da quinta edição do Inquérito aos Monumentos Nacionais de Portugal (IMNP), um projeto do OPAC - Observatório Português das Atividades Culturais, decorreu entre maio e setembro de 2023, com dados referenciados ao ano de 2022, com o objetivo de atualizar as séries estatísticas sobre a utilização e acesso público, os visitantes e os recursos humanos dos Monumentos Nacionais visitáveis (MN) em Portugal.
Cultural perspectives and experiences of mental healthcare in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa
Authors: Moonsamy Ashira , Gurayah Thavanesi
Published: April 2024

Background: Healthcare systems reflect worldviews, specifically in mental health, where norms dictate what is normal and abnormal. The era of coloniality promoted Western dogma over collectivist cultures, which were marginalised. This study explored the perspectives and experiences of Black, isiZulu-speaking, South Africans who utilised multidisciplinary services, based on a Western-based therapy model at a private psychiatric facility in KwaZulu Natal.
Methods: A qualitative descriptive design was utilised. Purposive sampling was utilised to recruit 10 participants. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews. Braun and Clarke’s six phases of thematic analysis were used to guide the data analysis.
Findings: Three themes with sub-themes emerged from the data: personal perceptions, which explored how isiZulu-speaking people made sense of mental health and mental illnesses. Cultural perceptions were the collectivist method of problem-solving, which stressed the importance of spiritual beliefs. Health-seeking behaviour considered the experience of the isiZulu-speaking mental health care user. Cognitive dissonance prevailed due to the diﬀerence between westernised mental health treatment and traditional healing systems.
Conclusion: The family and community are intertwined in participation, reputation, and healing. There is an emphasis on enduring hardship and following traditions, which are preserved by valued elders. Disregarding these norms can outcast the Zulu individual who strives toward inclusion within the community.
Implications for practice:

Intervention cannot only be at individual level but also community level.
Including the family in psychoeducation and therapeutic goal settingwould be beneficial to the Zulu MHCU.
Group programmes should address gender-specific issues.
Occupational therapists must recognise the importance of participating in spirituality for the healing of the Zulu MHCU and appropriately include it in intervention.
Mental health resources and awareness programmes need to be disseminated atcommunity level.
Competency in the isiZulu language is recommended.
«THE NEW MAN» BY EL LISSITZKY. THE ART INTERPRETATION
Authors:   European University at St. ­Petersburg, Kozlov Dmitry V.
Published: April 2024

El Lissitzky (1889–1941) opens the visual theme of «the new» in avant-­garde. His figurine «The new man» (1920–1921) is a project of a mechanical doll, a character of the futuristic opera «A Victory Over the Sun». The author is creating an image, a construction made of two creatures, which corresponds to a profound symbolic scenario. «A new man» is an image which will have a further development in Lissitzky’s creative work of the Soviet period. There are numerous research works devoted to but two of them are significant. Yve-­Alain Bois named Prouns Space using the term «Radical reversibility». Reversibility is a possibility to change the meaning depending on the variability of Form perception. John Bowlt named the method of Lissitzky as «manipulating metaphors». The author shows the dependance of proun forms and close to them works of Lissitzky from industrial design of the 1910s, and also pointed at Lissitzky’s subsequent attention to technical drawing and constructive industrial ones. Reversibility and manipulation are the working methods of Lissitzky of the early 1920s. The author of this article will try to consider the figurine «A new man» from these points of view.
Abundant dynamical solitary waves solutions of M -fractional Oskolkov model
Authors: Badamasi Bashir Mikailu , Jafar Anafi , Shaheera Haroon
Published: April 2024

This work uses a truncated M-fractional derivative variant of the Oskolkov model to investigate the dynamic behavior of solitary wavefronts. The methods used in this framework produce a variety of solitary waveforms, such as bright and dark solitons. A suitable choice of the free parameters is used to investigate the geometrical structures for the wave solutions, which are further characterized by stable bright periodic and soliton waves. The coefficient of the highest-order derivative and the effects of fractionality are shown in the figures. Moreover, the graphics are arranged to highlight the characteristics of novel soliton wave propagation. The findings of this research demonstrate that the fractional Oskolkov model may accommodate fundamental and higher-order soliton behaviors, each of which has unique characteristics. The fractional form of the several dynamical solitary waves seen in the study represents their practical ramifications. These waves can be seen as transmission waves via a Kelvin-Voigt fluid.
Coefficient estimates for a subclass of bi-univalent functions associated with the Salagean differential operator
Authors: Mohammad Mehdi Shabani , Maryam Yazdi , Saeed Hashemi Sababe
Published: April 2024

In this paper, we present and examine a novel subset of the function class ∑, which consists of analytic and bi-univalent functions defined in the open unit disk U and connected to the Salagean differential operator. Additionally, we determine estimates for the Taylor-Maclaurin coefficients |a2| and |a3| functions within this new subclass and enhance some recent findings. 2010 Mathematics Subject Classification. 30C45; 30C50.
IRIS Software Protocol v1
Authors: Zilli Leonardo , Andreose Erica , Di Marzo Salvatore
Published: April 2024

This project aims to investigates the discoverability of University of Bologna's scholarly output within OpenCitations Meta, a platform that stores and delivers bibliographic metadata for alle the publications involved in OpenCitations Index which contains recording citations allowing the user to visualize all of the citation links between a document and another. Specifically, this project aims to analyze the coverage of University of Bologna's publications within the OpenCitations Meta, particularly those deposited in the IRIS institutional repository. Various publication types are observed to discern patterns in representation. Utilizing OpenCitations data, the citation impact of these IRIS publications is quantified, encompassing both the citations they receive and those they provide. Additionally, the study delves into the nature of citations, distinguishing between those involving publications within IRIS and those referencing external sources. The study unveils the citation impact of IRIS publications, clarifying their influence within the scholarly community. By dissecting citations, the research also delineates the interplay between internal and external citations, providing a deeper understanding of the institution's scholarly ecosystem. The methodology used will be all compliant to the core values of Open Science, the data and the software used will all be made available to allow the user to replicate, reproduce and validate the conclusions drawn by the end results of the project, that will hold significance for researchers and academic institutions, facilitating informed decision-making and fostering a deeper understanding of scholarly communication dynamics.
Preparing fixed cells for immunofluorescence v1
Authors: JW Harper , R R Hollingsworth Louis , Lee Chan
Published: April 2024

This protocol provides a general method to prepare fixed cells for immunofluorescence imaging, e.g., by confocal microscopy.
Automated BioID sample preparation v2
Authors: Cirri Emilio , Knaudt Hannah , Di Fraia Domenico , Pömpner Nadine , Rahnis Norman , Heinze Ivonne , Ori Alessandro , Dau Therese
Published: April 2024

We introduce an automated workflow for proximity dependent biotinylation on a liquid handler to process up to 96 samples at a time,combined with shorter liquid chromatography gradients and data-independent acquisition to increase analysis throughput and enable reproducible protein quantitation
Ex vivo cell isolation v1
Authors: De Pooter Dorien
Published: April 2024

This protocol details ex-vivo cell isolation.
Propiedades fisicoquímicas de suelos ganaderos de tres municipios de la subregión norte de Antioquia, Colombia
Authors:   Universidad de Antioquia, Herrera Jorge Mario , Guarín Tabimba Oscar Andrés ,   Universidad de Antioquia, Molina Guzmán Licet Paola ,   Parque Explora, Gutiérrez Builes Lina Andrea ,   Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Ríos Osorio Leonardo Alberto ,   Universidad de Antioquia
Published: April 2024

Introducción: La ganadería intensiva, reconocida por sus impactos negativos en los suelos, demanda una investigación más detallada de las propiedades fisicoquímicas en los municipios del norte de Antioquia. No existe información detallada en este ámbito, resaltando la importancia de realizar investigaciones locales y específicas para comprender mejor la magnitud y la naturaleza de los efectos de este sistema de producción en la región. El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar indicadores fisicoquímicos en suelos ganaderos de 24 fincas ubicadas en Entrerríos, Belmira y San Pedro de los Milagros, pertenecientes a la subregión norte de Antioquia.Materiales y Métodos: Se realizó un estudio experimental absoluto, por observación comparativo. En este contexto, se evaluaron diversas propiedades del suelo como la textura, color, estructura, pH, y contenido de nitrato, fósforo, ion férrico, magnesio, manganeso, aluminio, nitrógeno amoniacal, nitrito, potasio, sulfato, calcio y cloruro. Resultados: Se obtuvieron concentraciones significativas de Fósforo (28,9 mg/Kg), Sulfato (1065,6 mg/Kg), Cloruro (321,9 mg/Kg), Nitrato (13,1 mg/Kg), Nitritos (1,3 mg/kg) y Nitrógeno amoniacal (5,2 mg/Kg), siendo estos los parámetros más relevantes. Además, se identificó una predominancia en la clase textural arcillosa para el 54,2 % de los hatos ganaderos evaluados y un suelo de color predominantemente negro, con niveles bajos de materia orgánica (1,1 mg/Kg) y un pH moderadamente ácido (5,0-6,0). Conclusiones: La diversidad de propiedades en los suelos de la subregión norte de Antioquia, con pH moderadamente ácido compartido, destaca la necesidad de adaptar prácticas agrícolas para garantizar la sostenibilidad. Estos estudios proveen una base esencial para decisiones inmediatas y futuras, identificando limitantes edáficas y guiando estrategias de manejo más efectivas.
Por fin los hongos se toman en serio
Authors:   Universidad de Antioquia, González Angel , Rúa Giraldo Álvaro León ,   Universidad de Antioquia
Published: April 2024

Esta editorial resalta el hecho de que las infecciones fúngicas vienen ganando un gran interés por los sistemas de salud, un asunto que se refleja desde la OMS.
Associated factors to established entrepreneurs in Colombia, a view from GEM in 2006 – 2022
Authors:   Universidad EAN, Parra Bernal León Darío , Argote Cusi Milenka Linneth ,   Universidad Santo Tomás
Published: April 2024

The aim of this article was to analyze the key factors related to established entrepreneurs in Colombia using data from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) at the national level from 2006 to 2022, in cross-sectional cuts. To achieve the described objective, an asymmetric logistic model was used for rare sample events due to the low participation of established entrepreneurs in the total sample. Among the most important results, it was found that sociodemographic characteristics of individuals, such as gender, age, and level of education, as well as self-perception regarding fear of failure and the entrepreneurial environment, showed a higher association and level of significance with established entrepreneurs compared to variables associated with company or productive unit characteristics, such as sector, innovation, and use of new technology.
Income Differentials in The Formal Work of Pendular Migrants in the Northeast States: A Quantile Regression Approach
Authors:   Universidade Regional do Cariri - URCA, Lopes da Silva Cicera Darla , Ribeiro Justo Wellington ,   Universidade Regional do Cariri - URCA, da Silva Filho Luis Abel ,   Universidade Regional do Cariri - URCA
Published: April 2024

In the Brazilian domestic sphere, more research is needed to address the perspective of migratory commuting associated with differentials in earnings from work, especially in the Northeast region. Therefore, this article aims to analyze the income differentials from formal work among commuting migrants from the Brazilian Northeast Region in 2009 and 2019, based on RAIS data and the use of the method of Quantile Regressions. The results showed that the characteristics of gender, race/color, length of employment, and education corroborate income differentials in the Northeastern labor market among commuters. It was verified that the positive effect on income was more remarkable, in both years, for white men with more than ten years of experience in the job and a higher level of education (master's and doctorate), mainly in the higher quantiles of the conditional distribution salary.
『源氏物語』における「宿世」による 構造化の方法
Authors:   The University of Tokyo, Takagi Kazuko
Published: April 2024

The three prophecies that tell the story of Hikaru Genji’s destiny in The Tale of Genji come true thanks to his relationship with Fujitsubo and the Akashi clan, but the realization of these prophecies is inseparably connected to the consciousness of the sukuse (destiny). This article examines how the word sukuse participates in the history of Fujitsubo and the Akashi clans, and how it carries over to the history of Hikaru Genji, deciphering the context. This article is an attempt to decipher the structure of the grand story of Hikaru Genji’s rise to fame realized through his relationship with the princess, using the word sukuse as a clue.
El animismo poético de Sansei Yamao
Authors:   Universidad de Tsukuba, Melchy Yaxkin
Published: April 2024

Este artículo explora la filosofía del poeta, filósofo y agricultor Sansei Yamao (三省山尾1938-2001) respondiendo a la siguiente pregunta: ¿cómo es la perspectiva teórica del animismo de Sansei Yamao? Yamao fue un poeta vinculado al movimiento contracultural y una voz representativa del animismo contemporáneo en Japón. Esta investigación se basa en un enfoque ecocrítico y una metodología ecopoética, que complementa la lectura y descripción de su libro Animizumu to iu kibō『アニミズムという希望』 (Una esperanza llamada animismo) (2000) con un testimonio etnográfico y traducción poética.
La poesía de viaje: Wounded Water / Agua herida (2004), de Anabel Torres
Authors:   Instituto Caro y Cuervo, Molina Morales Guillermo
Published: April 2024

En el presente artículo, analizamos el poemario bilingüe Wounded Water / Agua herida (2004), de la colombiana Anabel Torres (1948), desde la perspectiva de la poesía de viajes. Al ser una categoría poco estudiada, comenzamos estableciendo las bases del género «libros de viajes» (al que pertenece este tipo de poemas). Posteriormente, abordamos poemas marcados por las emociones del sujeto. En el otro extremo, encontramos poemas focalizados en el lugar del viaje. Concluimos con la valoración del poemario como una muestra original de diario de viaje que muestra las posibilidades de nuestro enfoque de lectura.
No todos los que vagamos estamos perdidos
Authors:   Universidad de Antioquia, Cruz Mejía Álvaro Hernán
Published: April 2024

La literatura como un refugio ante las incertidumbres de la vida.
Despintar la blanquitud
Authors:   Universidad de Antioquia, Vivas Hurtado Selnich
Published: April 2024

Reseña del ensayo L’opposé de la blancheur de Léonora Miano.
FIGURATIVE COMPONENT OF THE "ALGARROBO" CONCEPT IN ARGENTINE FOLKLORE
Authors:   Evgeniy Bereznyak Military-Diplomatic Academy(Ministry of Defence of Ukraine), Lomakina Irina
Published: April 2024

The concept of algarrobo in Argentine folklore is a mental structure that reflects an understanding of reality. It affects the way in which the surrounding world is perceived and facilitates interaction with this surrounding world. The article clarifies the role of the figurative component of the concept of algarrobo in the formation of the linguistic picture of the world of Argentines through folklore, studies the interpretations through which this influence takes place, investigates how language and the concept of algarrobo interact and are interconnected. In the cognitive space of every country there are plants which are symbols of the homeland. They symbolize her beauty, serve as talismans in times of trouble, protect, give health, strength and inspiration, comfort during being in other lands. Such is the carob tree (algarrobo) in Argentine folklore. The algarrobo concept occupies a prominent place in the Argentine cognitive-linguistic picture of the world, because it is a universal national and spiritual cognitive unit. The use of the algarrobo concept gives the discourse a certain cognitive coloring, namely, it conveys such images as: homesickness, a symbol of the native area, "my home", "my yard", "my little homeland", "my area where these trees grow", definition of national identification. As a symbol of the native place, algarrobo evokes images of happiness, joy, satisfaction, inner warmth. In addition, algarrobo is a sign of certain events in the homeland. Also, in the language picture of the world of Argentine folklore, the algarrobo concept has inherent anthropomorphic features. "A tree is a person." A tree can feel everything that a person feels, make human movements. The use of age-related epithets añoso, añejo, viejo indicates that the image of the algarrobo concept has a stable symbolic counterpart: associatively with a person, one can talk about old age, wisdom, experience and memory.
OVERCOMING CULTURAL SHOCK AMONG INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Nakonechna Lyubov
Published: April 2024

The article discusses the role of digital innovations in teaching foreign languages at different skill levels and their measurements in various spheres of real social action. An effective assessment tool for students' achievements is the Lafleur matrix, based on the concept of the standardized scale for measuring language proficiency levels (CEFR). This approach enhances the objectivity and accuracy of the assessment process by considering various aspects of language learning, including literacy levels, structural components, and language functions, which are key dimensions of language instruction and learning. It provides a systematic approach to evaluating knowledge levels and individual student achievements, serving as a basis for identifying and addressing their educational needs. Emphasis is placed on the utility of such standardized assessment methodologies, particularly in an international context, where students from different countries can be evaluated against the same criteria. This helps avoid inconsistencies in their interpretations of assessments, as it establishes a basis for comparing knowledge levels among different student groups, thereby increasing the objectivity and effectiveness of the assessment process. It creates a stable foundation for the development of the education system as a whole.
THE EXTENSIVE READING AS A WAY OF TEACHING SPANISH
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Syngayivska Ganna
Published: April 2024

At present, the promotion of reading the literary text is aimed at forming the reading habit in students and integrating them in the different socio-cultural contexts where they interact; motivate them to experience reading activity from pleasure, to develop reading behavior in them. Owning this type of communicative activity, a person understands everything he reads, and responds adequately to what he has read, converting his thoughts in response. Reading any text in a foreign language and answering questions about the text or expressing their opinion about the read, the student learns the skills of monologue speech. In this article, the author considers the importance of extensive reading in the study and teaching of Spanish as a Foreign Language or any other foreign language, presents approaches to teaching reading that can be used in reading and parsing any text, introduces activities to be used in an extensive reading program, and analyzes the reading practices in the students of the 2nd year of E/LE at the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. The benefits of extensive reading include gains in reading and writing competence, growth of vocabulary, and increases in self-respect and motivation of students. Reading books can be a good way to acquire new vocabulary, see grammar in action and develop understanding of a language. It is important that the books are interesting to students and at a level appropriate to their reading ability.