bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Outcome of high hip centre total hip replacement in a case of development dysplasia of hip: A case report
Authors:   Resident 3rd year, Rama Medical College Hospital, India., Juttiga Sai Kiran , Singh Sanjeev Kumar ,   Resident 3rd year, Rama Medical College Hospital, India., Shekhar Sudhanshu ,   Orthopedics, Rama Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Mandhana, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India., Pandey Harshit ,   Resident 3rd year, Rama Medical College Hospital, India.
Published: June 2024

Background: Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a common underlying condition leading to secondary osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip [1]. Treatment of DDH in an adult includes arthrodesis, excision arthroplasty, acetabulum and/or femoral osteotomy, and total hip replacement. Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is the last and definitive surgical treatment modality for end-stage developmental dysplasia of the hip. High hip center THR is needed in Crow types II, III, and IV. To achieve sufficient socket coverage by the native bone, high placement of cementless acetabular cups is often required.
Bilateral avascular necrosis of femoral heads after pelvic irradiation: A case report and systematic review
Authors:   IUC-Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Turkey., Ergen Şefika Arzu , Demir Ecem ,   IUC-Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Turkey., Dikmen Şahin ,   IUC-Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Turkey., Kargın Aykan ,   IUC-Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Turkey., Adaletli İbrahim ,   IUC-Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Turkey., Şahinler İsmet ,   IUC-Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Turkey.
Published: June 2024

The development of radiation induced changes in bone is related to multiple factors such as total dose, per fraction dose, irradiated volume, bone structure and localization, patient age, and chemo-radiotherapy. It is known that chang-es in bone occur after 30-40 Gy. There are very few publications on this subject in the literature, mostly case reports. Therefore, there is no definite consensus about the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment. In this report, a case of avascular necrosis of bilateral femoral heads after pelvic radiotherapy will be presented and the relevant literature will be reviewed.
Scoliosis correction surgery in a patient with unilateral pulmonary agenesis: A case report and review of literature
Authors:   Department of Orthopedic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China., Khabir Youssef , Wang Dan ,   Department of Orthopedic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China., Pan Junwei ,   Department of Orthopedic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China., Duan Xiaozong ,   Department of Orthopedic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China., Hussan Maher Al ,   Department of General Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Published: June 2024

Secondary scoliosis is caused by diseases wherein there is a lack of support for the spine, resulting in unequal pressures on the sides of the spinal cord. Secondary scoliosis is usually due to a neuromuscular disorder such as cerebral palsy, poliomyelitis, spina bifida, or a muscular dystrophy and is rarely secondary to pulmonary abnormalities. In this paper, we will specifically focus on the spine deformities associated with pulmonary diseases. We report a case of an adolescent female presenting with shoulder imbalance and marked scoliosis with a history of pulmonary agenesis. The patient underwent scoliosis correction surgery with instrumentation and fusion. Postoperatively, the patient showed improvement in the Cobb angle as well as marked improvement in her respiratory function. This review may raise awareness of the association between severe scoliosis and childhood lung absence and stimulate further prospective research efforts.
Focal hepatic hot spot sign: Clinical image
Authors:   Radiology Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Morocco., Benmoussa Meryem , Naggar Amine ,   Radiology Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Morocco., Aoufir Omar El ,   Radiology Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Morocco., El Amrani Fatima Zohra ,   Radiology Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Morocco., Jroundi Laila ,   Radiology Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Morocco.
Published: June 2024

A 51‐year‐old women was hospitalized to start chemotherapy for small cell lung cancer diagnosed one months earlier. She underwent Computed Tomography (CT) of the chest and abdomen to re‐evaluate the progression of the lung tumour. Contrast-enhanced CT of the chest indicated an invasive anterior left lung tumour that caused an obstruction of the Superior Vena Cava (SVC) (Figure 1). Contrast-enhanced CT of the abdomen revealed an intense focal wedge-shaped homogeneous enhancement area in the quadrate lobe of the liver, which is known as the hot spot sign (Figure 2). Focal hepatic hot spot sign was first described by Ishikawa in 1983. The sign can be observed on technetium 99m (99mTc) Sulphur colloid scans or on contrast, material enhanced CT scans [1]. Hot spot sign is caused by portosystemic venous shunting between the superior vena cava and the left portal vein via the internal mammary and paraumbilical veins along the ligamentum teres, secondary to superior vena cava obstruction. The hot spot is created by areas of focally increased blood flow that result from this shunting [2]. Stanford and colleagues classified SVC syndrome into four types - type I and type II referred as supra-azygous partial and near complete obstruction of SVC with antegrade flow in azygous vein. Type III is defined as complete obstruction of SVC with reversal of azygous blood flow and type IV as complete obstruction of SVC and azygous system with development of chest wall collaterals [3]. This sign has been reported in Budd-Chiari syndrome, the causes of SVC syndrome (neoplasms of the thorax as lung carcinoma and lymphoma, Vasculo‐Behcet’s disease, fibrosing mediastinitis, and luetic aneurysm), and masses of the liver (abscess, haemangioma, focal nodular hyperplasia, and hepatocellular carcinoma) [4].
Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita of the oral mucosa
Authors:   Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, Clinicum, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland., K Laine Hanna , Rautava Jaana ,   Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, Clinicum, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
Published: June 2024

Objective: We report a case of an elderly woman with Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita (EBA). Background: EBA is a chronic Autoimmune Blistering Disease (AIBD) of the skin and mucous membranes that is associated with circulating and tissue-bound autoantibodies to type VII collagen. EBA limited to the oral mucosa has been shown in 5-10% of cases. In the oral cavity, these lesions may present as single or multiple bullas, ulcers, and erosions.
“What Is Labour’s Stake?”
Authors: Montrie Chad
Published: June 2024

Although counterintuitive for many academics and lay people alike, the Canadian environmental movement has long included significant engagement from organized labour. More surprising, perhaps, the most dedicated labour environmentalists came from unions representing workers in the auto, steel, mining, chemical, and oil industries. This was certainly the case in Alberta during the 1970s. There, the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers (ocaw) used their outsized influence within the Alberta Federation of Labour (afl) to conjoin growing concern about occupational health and safety with developing awareness about air and water pollution beyond the workplace. Drawing on fonds at the University of Calgary Glenbow Archives, Provincial Archives of Alberta, and Library and Archives Canada, this article chronicles and assesses efforts by ocaw officials within the afl to introduce and sustain a labour environmentalist agenda. It also makes an argument for historians interested in the origins and evolution of the Canadian environmental movement to pay closer attention to organized labour.
應用AHP探討工作績效關鍵成功因素之研究—以陸軍後勤部隊為例
Authors: 陳睿鴻 陳睿鴻 , 藍碧玲 藍碧玲
Published: June 2024

對國軍後勤維修部隊而言，妥適配置運用服務與支援量能，致力提高後勤維修的工作績效係現階段工作之重心。部隊擁有高工作績效的專業人才，方能維持後勤修護能量及提高裝備妥善率，遂行平時及戰演訓所需之各項修護任務，提升國軍戰力。因此，探討提升組織工作績效之關鍵成功因素成為本研究主題。

 本研究運用修正式德菲法及層級分析法（AHP），透過文獻探討及專家訪談，確認準則決定層級架構，並以問卷調查建立相關準則系統，經Expert Choice 11決策軟體計算各相關準則間優先順序分析、一致性分析及關鍵成功因素量化指標之權重。

 考量人格特質、工作壓力與工作滿意等主準則之研究結果顯示，影響陸軍後勤部隊工作績效主要關鍵成功因素為認真負責、自律、人際互動、時間壓力及工作環境等因素，期能提供決策者或決策群體對後勤維修工作績效考績評核之參據，進一步運用於選訓留用優秀的維修技術人員。

 
Build Us More Schools!' - The Quest for Quality Affordable Education in Mabatini and Ngei Wards of Mathare, Nairobi
Authors:   Global Initiative for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, Onyango Roselyne , Fish Hodgson Timothy
Published: June 2024

This publication pprovides an in-depth exploration of the challenges and barriers to accessing quality education in urban informal settlements of Nairobi. Based on extensive research, including interviews, focus groups and participatory methods involving local communities and stakeholders, the report highlights the significant gaps in educational infrastructure, teacher qualifications and equity in school access. Despite the Kenyan government's legal frameworks and policies to ensure education for all, the proliferation of private, low-cost schools and inadequate public school facilities have exacerbated inequalities. The publication calls for comprehensive strategies, including the construction of public schools, upgrading existing facilities, and ensuring quality and inclusivity in education, to address these issues and fulfill the constitutional right to education for every child.
The Conceptualisation and Regulation of APBET Schools in Kenya: Applying the Abidjan Principles on the Right to Education
Authors:   Global Initiative for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, Onyango Roselyne , Nyitray Zsuzsanna
Published: June 2024

This report explores the categorisation and governance of 'Alternative Provision of Basic Education and Training' (APBET) schools within Kenya's educational framework. The report highlights the importance of aligning APBET schools with the Abidjan Principles to ensure they support public education effectively. It outlines the historical context of public education in Kenya, distinguishes between public and private education in terms of human rights, and delineates the state's obligations regarding both. The report also examines Kenya's legal definitions and regulatory approaches to different types of schools, emphasising the need for clear policies to address the role and regulation of APBET schools. Recommendations are provided to enhance the legal and policy framework, ensuring that APBET schools contribute positively to the educational landscape, especially in marginalised urban settlements.
The Brown’s Mill School, 1836–1922: A Convergence of Religion, the Home, and the State
Authors: Zang Brian
Published: June 2024

This article analyzes the material culture and sources that trace the history of the Brown’s Mill School in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It outlines the school’s construction, intended use, and its perception in memory. Brown’s Mill School’s architecture portrays a range of themes. Despite the growing separation between church and state, these themes included the community’s roots in family and religious instruction as well as the new progressively egalitarian democratic and republican institutions of the state. Originally called “Trinity” School, Brown’s Mill School represents an interesting departure from larger democratic trends. The people of Antrim Township championed ecumenical ideals, showing that not all communities had the same outlook on how to separate church and state, or more importantly, how not to. Having one room for a schoolhouse that serves the multiple civil functions of a village emphasizes how rural communities sought to include the institutions of the church, the home, and the state in one unified whole.
Rezension von: Bethge, Eberhard, Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Authors: Wunder Gerd , Bethge Eberhard
Published: June 2024

Eberhard Bethge: Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Eine Biographie. München: Chr. Kaiser 1967. 1126 S. DM 46.-
Rezension von: Nau, Elisabeth, Lorenz Natter
Authors: Grünenwald Elisabeth , Nau Elisabeth
Published: June 2024

Elisabeth Nau: Lorenz Natter (1705-1763), Gemmenschneider und Medailleur. Biberach 1966. 164 S., 92 Abb.
Advancing Gender Equality in the Workplace: Challenges, Strategies, and the Way Forward
Authors: Du Jiaxing
Published: June 2024

Gender inequality remains a pervasive issue in the modern workplace, manifesting in various forms, such as wage disparities, unequal promotion opportunities, and underrepresentation in leadership roles. This paper explores the complex factors contributing to gender inequality in the workplace, including gendered organisational structures, intersectional marginalisation, and gender stereotypes and biases. Drawing upon existing literature and research, the paper discusses potential strategies for addressing these challenges, such as implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives, closing the gender pay gap, promoting work-life balance, fostering inclusive leadership, and challenging gender biases. The paper argues that achieving gender equality requires a multi-faceted approach and sustained efforts from organisations, policymakers, and society. Furthermore, promoting gender equality is a matter of fairness and justice and contributes to enhanced organisational innovation, productivity, and financial performance. The paper concludes by emphasising the need for a long-term, collaborative effort to create an inclusive workplace environment where individuals of all genders can thrive and reach their full potential.
Renal artery embolization in a case of renal cell carcinoma with intractable hematuria with acute myocardial infarction
Authors: Kant Sharma Laxmi , Sudan Agrawal Madhu , Kumar Naveen , Yadav Anurag , Mishra Dilip , Sharma Gaurav
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Renal artery embolization is a valuable treatment option for various renal tumors, both malignant and benign. The indications for this procedure include preoperative arterial embolization of large and vascular renal cell carcinoma to reduce intraoperative hemorrhagic complications, management of malignant renal tumors in patients who are not suitable candidates for surgery, treatment of symptomatic hematuria and palliative care for metastatic renal cancer.

Case Report: In this case report, we present the case of a 56-year-old female with a known history of hypertension and cerebrovascular accident, who presented with complaints of hematuria and urinary retention. A diagnosis of left renal mass suggestive of renal cell carcinoma was made. The patient was planned for left radical nephrectomy and advised to discontinue aspirin for a week. However, on the morning of surgery, she experienced acute myocardial infarction and had to be hospitalized in intensive cardiac care. Aspirin was restarted, leading to recurrent severe hematuria. The patient underwent renal artery embolization, which successfully controlled the hematuria. Following cardiac stabilization, radical nephrectomy was performed three months later. The surgery and post-operative period were uneventful.

Conclusion: This case study demonstrates the use of renal artery embolization as an effective modality for controlling hematuria, and temporizing management in a case of renal cell carcinoma where surgery was not immediately feasible due to a medical emergency.
Navigating Misinformation: Tackling The Fake News Wave During COVID-19 In Jaipur
Authors: Modi Akash , Mishra Dr.Pallavi
Published: June 2024

With the emergence of social media, there has been a notable change in how news is both created and consumed. Global social media use in 2020 reached around 2.95 billion individuals. The widespread dissemination of the COVID-19 coronavirus led to a surge of activity on social media. Most mediums were used to disseminate pertinent news, recommendations, and precautionary measures. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), unregulated dissemination of misinformation and conspiracy theories is proliferating at a faster pace than the transmission of the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, there has been an excessive amount of information circulating, causing psychological stress, unreliable medical advice, and economic upheaval. The primary objective of this study is to examine the portrayal of false information and assess the consequences it has had on the inhabitants of Jaipur city. The objective of this research is to identify various kinds of false information and examine the underlying motives of individuals who disseminate misleading material. This will be achieved by a comprehensive examination of content on four prominent social media platforms. This research analyzed 130 of the most widely circulated false news items on social media in Jaipur. Data is gathered from the city of Jaipur via the utilization of the four predominant social media platforms: Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and WhatsApp. There are four distinct criteria that may be used to differentiate false news topics: COVID-19 therapy, medical facilities, therapeutic options, and currently accessible interventions. Hospitals' management of COVID-19 is widely misunderstood, including 34.62 percent of all misinformation. Text, images, audio, and videos are the four categories that categorize the many types of material. The proportion of text categorized as a certain kind contributes to the elevated ratio. The objectives of false news may be categorized into three main areas: generating sensationalism, endorsing certain medications, and disseminating propaganda targeting the government as well as hospitals and medical practitioners. While the occurrence of false news is unevenly distributed and constantly changing, there is a noticeable decline in the daily frequency of such episodes, approaching a conclusion.
The study Assessed with Extent and Utilization of E-Resources at Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
Authors: Yadav Shrawan , Sahu Harish Kumar
Published: June 2024

The study unveils the diverse array of e-resources and services utilized by research scholars at Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur. Data collection employed a well-structured questionnaire, and descriptive inquiry was employed for analysis. Out of the 290 researchers surveyed, 247 responses were received. The study findings highlight that the most frequently accessed e-resources are e-books 137 (55.47%), e-journals 117 (47.37%), and e-magazines 91 (36.84%). Additionally, the study explores the challenges faced during the utilization of e-resources, with the highest reported issues being server downloads or system problems 77 (31.17%) and the least being poor connection 75 (30.36%). The results indicate that libraries play a crucial role in facilitating the effective use of e-resources.
Evaluasi Penerapan Sistem Informasi Manajemen Generic Open Source terhadap Penerimaan Kas Instalansi Rawat Inap dan Rawat Jalan pada RSUD Lamaddukelleng
Authors: Munawwarah Besse Husna , Majid Jamaluddin , Sari Nur Rahmah
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana penerapan Sistem Informasi Manajemen Generic Open Source (SIMGOS) pada penerimaan kas instalansi rawat inap dan rawat jalan rumah sakit. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Teknik analisis data dimulai dari reduksi data, penyajian data, dan juga penarikan kesimpulan. Dalam mengevaluasi sistem yang diterapkan, peneltii menggunakan 4 indikator dalam pengukurannya, yaitu, integrasi, fleksibilitas, aksesibilitas, dan juga kemudahan pengguna. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa sistem yang digunakan RSUD Lamaddukelleng Sengkang dalam hal penerimaan kas instalansi rawat inap dan juga rawat jalan sudah memadai.
Pengaruh Penerapan Green Accounting Dan Environmental Performance Terhadap Profitabilitas Pada Perusahaan Makanan Dan Minuman Yang Terdaftar Di Bursa Efek Indonesia Tahun 2018-2022
Authors: Ahsyam Fauziah , Amril Amril , Ramly Ramly
Published: June 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengevaluasi dan menilai bagaimana penerapan akuntansi hijau dan kinerja lingkungan mempengaruhi laba perusahaan makanan dan minuman yang terdaftar di BEI antara tahun 2018 dan 2022. Purposive sampling digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi sampel, sehingga menghasilkan akuisisi dari 08 perusahaan. Data sekunder berupa laporan tahunan perusahaan makanan dan minuman yang terdaftar di BEI tahun 2018–2022 digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Analisis regresi data panel merupakan metode analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini, dan model penelitian yang dipilih adalah Random Effect Model (REM). Berdasarkan temuan data penelitian yang dilakukan pada penelitian ini dengan menggunakan Eviews (Econometric Views) versi 12, maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa variabel green Accounting mempunyai pengaruh terhadap Profitabilitas karena seperti yang telah disebutkan sebelumnya bahwa berinvestasi pada Green Accounting dapat menguntungkan reputasi perusahaan. dalam jangka panjang. Karena tipikal perusahaan mempunyai peringkat biru yang menandakan melakukan upaya pengelolaan lingkungan sesuai dengan undang-undang, maka variabel kinerja lingkungan tidak berpengaruh terhadap profitabilitas. Oleh karena itu, dapat dikatakan bahwa peningkatan kinerja lingkungan tidak berarti profitabilitas bisnis yang lebih tinggi.
Pengaruh Fleksibilitas Keuangan, Struktur Modal, dan Profitabilitas terhadap Return Saham
Authors: Jao Robert , Daromes Fransiskus Eduardus , Holly Anthony , Sariri Harly
Published: June 2024

This research aims to analyze the influence of financial flexibility, capital structure, and profitability on stock returns. The main theory used to explain the relationship between variables is signaling theory. The research population consists of manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) with an observation period of 2018–2022. Sample selection was carried out purposively. The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis. This research finds that financial flexibility and profitability have a positive and significant effect on stock returns, while capital structure has a negative and significant effect on stock returns.
Post-Soviet Civilizational Transit in Central Asia
Authors: Bobokhonov R. S.
Published: June 2024

The relationship between politics and history is becoming complex and tense in the former Soviet republics of Central Asia. The history of the countries and peoples of the region becomes the subject of an intense ideological struggle, during which Soviet historiography is partially, and sometimes completely, rejected, and new ideological myths are created that have no real historical basis. Not only historiography is being rethought, but also its context – historical memory, the historical culture of the new states of Central Asia. On the one hand, the ruling elites seek to place the historical memory of the Central Asian peoples under strict state control, affirming the ideology of state nationalism and referring to it not only political doctrines, but also traditions, religion, philosophy, social and human sciences. The rejection of society from cultural memory is typical for Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. On the other hand, historical memory becomes an ideological tool of intra-elite political struggle and society (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan). This is the essence of the post-Soviet civilizational transit in Central Asia.
Russia and the West Today: European Experts View
Authors: Campbell J. , Gustenau G.
Published: June 2024

The article provides assessments of the current state of relations between Russia and the West by European experts. Complex issues such as the Northern Military District in Ukraine, the situation in the South Caucasus, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and their consequences for European countries and the global world order are analyzed. The authors talk about the need to prevent outbreaks of a third world war, to overcome bipolar ideological confrontation, and about the values of the future world order. Justice and morality must become the basis of peace, which will lead to the restoration of trust between peoples and states. The need for dialogue with Russia and the inadmissibility of isolating individual countries from participation in international dialogues are argued. The authors are supporters of the principles of a multipolar world, freedom, justice, information objectivity, respect for other cultures and religions, and speak of the inadmissibility of discrimination on national, racial or religious grounds. The article was prepared based on the materials of the international symposium “United Kingdom – EU – Russia – Greater Middle East: Challenges and Prospects”, held in Bratislava (February 27–28, 2024)
Prospects for the Integration of China and the CSTO
Authors: Uyanaev S. V. , Bredikhin A. V.
Published: June 2024

Modern challenges, packages of European and American sanctions, and a special military operation in Ukraine have contributed to Russia’s reorientation to the East, not only in trade, economic and energy terms. The issue of military-political cooperation, in particular, between the countries of the Collective Security Treaty Organization and the People’s Republic of China has acquired particular relevance. The coherence of their actions both in the direction of “CSTO + 1” and “CSTO + Shanghai Cooperation Organization” contributed to the development of interaction, a new round in the development of the CSTO, although some of its participants declare the possibility of leaving the Treaty (Armenia). But there are also countries that are ready to take a more active part in its work (Syria, North Korea). At the same time, none of the CSTO countries sent their military contingents to support the Russian army in the Northern Military District.

The Central Asian region occupies a special place in the system of relations between the CSTO and China: for example, the peacekeeping operation of the CSTO countries in Kazakhstan in January 2022 attracted the close attention of the Chinese authorities, which once again demonstrated their interest in regional stability. In the context of American pressure on China, its authorities have repeatedly spoken positively about jointly countering such challenges as terrorism, separatism and extremism (“three evils”).

The purpose of this work is to assess the prospects for cooperation in the field of countering the “three evils”. To achieve this goal, the authors use the comparative analysis method and SWOT assessment. The authors come to the concluson that since the CSTO countries and China face similar challenges, there is a possibility of situational involvement of China in the military operations of the CSTO. Therefore, a broader consideration of the “linkage” between the CSTO and the SCO is required.
Divergence Profiles of Communication Processes between Latvia and Russia
Authors: Voronov V. V.
Published: June 2024

The article, based on scientific literature and a large number of sources: sociological studies, various statistical and analytical materials, regulations, materials from mass media and social networks, provides an analysis of the deepening split in historically similar (according to G.Hofstede’s criteria) neighboring societies of Latvia and Russia. 12 groups of communications are considered that determine the content of the information space of Latvia in relation to Russia: foreign policy, economics, attitude towards Russia and Russians, education, science, culture, media, non-profit organizations, youth, religious and interreligious, freedom of movement, interregional communications. The results of the study show that Latvians and Russians are divided not so much by ethnic characteristics or the specifics of culture and traditions, but by their attitude to political history. At the same time, the negativization of the Russian state and Russians is undertaken mainly not by the population, but by the ruling political elite of Latvia, whose behavior is entirely determined by the interests of the countries of the Anglo-Saxon world. At the same time, the currently obvious divergence (divergence) in the development paths of historically similar societies that have been in the same civilizational space for centuries has led to differentiation in the manifestations of communication. Signs of an accelerating divergence in communication processes between Latvia and Russia are manifested in foreign policy communications, attitudes towards Russia and Russians, in culture, in the media and some other areas. Profiles of containing the divergence of communication processes – in religious and interreligious communications, youth, scientific communications, freedom of movement, etc. The results obtained allow us to hope with cautious optimism for the restoration of good-neighborly communication relations between Latvia and Russia in the foreseeable future.
Synthesis of conducting polymer by gamma Co-60 ray in aqueous solution
Authors: Le Xuan Vinh , Nguyen Ba Vu Chinh , Phan Viet Cuong , Vo Tai Dai , Trinh Ngoc Dat , Dinh Thanh Khan , Nguyen Van Din
Published: June 2024

This report presents the findings of a study on the synthesis of the conducting polymer poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) using gamma Co-60 radiation in an aqueous solution saturated with N2 gas, containing 5 mM EDOT monomer and 0.2 M isopropanol. Gamma radiation with doses ranging from 12 kGy to 58 kGy from a gamma Co-60 source was employed. To assess the chemical composition of the solution before and after irradiation, UV-Vis and FTIR absorption spectra were examined. The results indicated the formation of yellow suspensions in the solution after irradiation, along with the emergence of dimers, oligomers, and PEDOT polymers as evidenced by UV-Vis spectra. The dried powders obtained from the irradiated solutions confirmed the successful synthesis of PEDOT, exhibiting distinct chemical structural characteristics in the FTIR spectra. These findings demonstrate the effective radiation-induced synthesis of conducting PEDOT polymer using gamma Co-60 irradiation.
Simulation of natural convection flow for vertical heated rod by using ANSYS/Fluent
Authors: Duong Thanh Tung , Hoang Tan Hung , Truong Hoang Tuan , Tran Chi Thanh , Kikura Hiroshige
Published: June 2024

The decay heat removal by natural convection is very important in case of Station blackout (SBO) of nuclear reactor. The computational fluid dynamic (CFD) is helpful to simulate the flow and temperature field. However, the CFD simulation models need to be validated by the experimental data. Thus, in this report, the Anslys/Fluent is applied to simulate the natural convection induced by single heater rod. The vertical heated rod with a diameter of 12 mm and a length of 225 mm is immersed at the center of a vertical pipe made of acrylic with a diameter of 146 mm and a height of 500 mm. In this simulation, the coupled scheme algorithm is also applied. Regarding to experimental method, the optical method such as Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) was applied for 2-dimensional velocity distribution and pointwise temperature measurement. As a result, the predicted flow and temperature field are well agreed with experimental data. Accordingly, the thermal plumes are well estimated by ANSYS/Fluent, in which the buoyant plumes induced by different temperatures vertically go up along the heater rod's upper part until the container's isolated upper wall. The complicated flow occurs in the middle part of the container by mixing the downward flow on the top and the upward flow from the heater rod.
Afroqueerness, Heteropatriarchy, and Transnationality: Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah’s The Sex Lives of African Women
Authors: Villanova Isabella
Published: June 2024

In her anthology, The Sex Lives of African Women (2021), Ghanaian writer and blogger Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah includes thirty-two stories of Black African and Afro-descendant women of different ages and sexual orientations to openly discuss queer and identity issues, family and religious dynamics, sexual freedom and pleasure, and abuses and resistance against heteropatriarchal structures. In this paper, I will first introduce Sekyiamah as a newly emerging African voice in the contemporary writing panorama and briefly examine her story collection. Second, I will discuss how gender and sex were conceived in Africa in precolonial times and how queerness and lesbianism are interpreted in the African feminist tradition. Third, I will show how Sekyiamah’s anthology can be read as a transnational Afroqueer archive by discussing some of the stories included in her volume. Significantly, I will draw on Chantal Zabus’s conceptualisation of “margins” (Zabus 31-32) to capture those spaces of free expression, openness, and resistance against colonial, nationalist, and heteropatriarchal power structures from which Afrosporic women express and manifest their often “dissenting” identities, exercise their agency, and fight for their fundamental human rights.
Maria Teresa Gracis, Il Don Chischiotte ritrovato. Reencontrar a Don Quijote
Authors: Montanaro Marianna
Published: June 2024

Maria Teresa Gracis, Il Don Chischiotte ritrovato. Reencontrar a Don Quijote(Treviso, Antiga Edizioni, 2023, 182 pp. ISBN 978-888-435-407-5) di Marianna Montanaro
Intelligent IOT Based Audio Signal Processing for Healthcare Applications
Authors:   Professor,  School of Allied Health Sciences, Galgotias University. Greater Noida, India, Shagun Shagun ,   Professor cum Dean, Galgotias School of Nursing, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, India,   Clinical  Nursing Informatics Specialist, CDAC, Pune,   Professor cum Dean, Faculty of Nursing,  SGT University,  Gurugram- 122505- India,   Professor, Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Nursing, Pune, Maharashtra, India, .. Lekha , .. Suresh Kumar , Dular Sunil Kumar , Salvi Rupali
Published: June 2024

This research introduces a novel approach to intelligent IoT-based audio signal processing for healthcare applications. Leveraging advanced feature extraction techniques such as Mel-Frequency Cepstral Coefficients (MFCC) and Wavelet Transform, combined with sophisticated classification models like Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and Support Vector Machines (SVMs), the proposed method demonstrates superior performance in accurately classifying healthcare data. Through extensive experimentation and analysis, the method achieves high accuracy, precision, recall, and F1 score, while exhibiting robustness in discriminating between different classes and maintaining precision in classification, as evidenced by its high AUC-ROC and AUC-PR values. The ablation study provides insights into the significance of key components and parameters, offering guidance for further refinement and optimization of the method. Overall, the proposed method holds promise for revolutionizing healthcare management through proactive monitoring and intervention, leading to improved patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.
Research on the Advocacy for Water Conservation in the Promotion of Water Resource Protection
Authors: Chang Renfei
Published: June 2024

The question to pose is how to use an assumption to encourage water conservation in a situation where water is scarce. First, the washing time and water consumption are recorded in this article using a stopwatch and measuring cup. Second, we utilized a formula to record the duration of each person's hand washing session. We multiplied the number of seconds by the water flow rate per second to determine the total volume of water each person used. This paper then examined the change in people's hand-washing time following the poster by contrasting the change in people's hand-washing time with the control variable technique. It is possible to draw the conclusion that posters in women's restrooms use the least amount of water, followed by posters in men's restrooms and none at all in women's restrooms. These statistics demonstrate that posters have an effect on how long people spend washing their hands. As a result, after seeing the signs, people will wash their hands less frequently, fulfilling the goal of conserving water.
Research on the Effects of Media on Womens Entrepreneurship
Authors: Wang Zijia
Published: June 2024

The media is a powerful tool for shaping public opinion and can significantly influence women's entrepreneurial decisions. By portraying women entrepreneurs in a positive and egalitarian light, the media can help eliminate the negative effects of gender bias, thereby enhancing society's perception and evaluation of women entrepreneurs. Therefore, examining the impact of modern media on women entrepreneurs in contemporary society is a complex and significant issue. Focusing on the growing importance of this topic, the paper aims to explore the impact of media coverage on the image and status of women entrepreneurs. The impact is identified through questionnaires, in-depth interviews, and media content analysis. It conducts an online questionnaire survey and in-depth interviews with 300 women entrepreneurs and 20 women entrepreneurs from different industries. The results showes that over 65% of the respondents believed that media bias had a negative impact on their entrepreneurial spirit, and almost 70% felt that their businesses did not receive fair coverage. The findings confirm that the medias gendered portrayal of women entrepreneurs affects not only public perceptions of their capabilities and potential but also challenges their confidence and willingness to start their own businesses.
Enhancing Digital Literacy in International Chinese Language Teachers: Strategies and Outcomes
Authors: Xu Qing , Guo Jing
Published: June 2024

The research specifically aims to outline and amplify strategies that can improve the digital competencies of international Chinese teachers. By examining various educational frameworks and technological implementations, the study sheds light on the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital landscape in education. The findings of this research offer actionable recommendations for educators, administrators, and policymakers, aimed at fostering a more digitally competent teaching workforce. These recommendations are intended to not only enhance the teaching and learning experience but also to guide future research and inform policy-making within the field of International Chinese Education. This contributes to a broader understanding of the pivotal transformations necessary to adapt to and prosper in the digitally driven global educational environment.
Cross-Cultural Communication in the Digital Era: Insights from Social Media Interactions
Authors: Huang Manxi
Published: June 2024

This paper explores the interplay between social media usage and cross-cultural communication in the context of digital globalization. It examines how socioeconomic factors, cultural disparities, and technological advancements impact individuals' engagement and behaviors on social media platforms. By analyzing studies from various scholars, the paper highlights how social stratification influences social media usage, with economic, cultural, and social capitals playing pivotal roles in shaping online engagement patterns. Additionally, this study addresses the trans-formative role of technological advancements, such as digitization and virtual reality, in preserving and sharing cultural heritage across borders, thus facilitating cross-cultural communication. It also delves into the emotional and behavioral variations in social media interactions across different cultures, emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of these differences to foster effective cross-cultural communication and enhance cultural sensitivity in the digital age. The synthesis of these insights contributes to a broader understanding of the dynamics of digital communication and cultural exchange, underscoring the complex relationship between social media, cultural identity, and global disconnectedness.
Phage soil additives: A frontier in agricultural health
Authors: Dong Lujia
Published: June 2024

This essay explores transitioning from traditional pesticides to bacteriophages as a sustainable and effective strategy to combat bacterial infections in agriculture. Traditional methods have severe limitations, including reduced effectiveness and environmental concerns, making new exploration essential in this day and age when technology and scientific knowledge are more advanced than ever before. Bacterial diseases like wilt and blight, caused by Ralstonia solanacearum and Pseudomonas syringae pose significant threats to global crop health, affecting production on both economic and possibly global levels. Phages offer a promising alternative, targeting specific bacteria without harming beneficial organisms or the environment. They reproduce by attaching to their specific target bacteria with a hook at the end of their bodies specified for the purpose, injecting their DNA into the host, and hijacking it to produce more phages until the sheer number of phages rips apart its cell wall, resulting in the bacterias death and the birth of new hunters. This specificity and phages ability to multiply at infection sites are based on bacterial density, while their natural occurrence, biodegradability, and ability to evolve alongside bacterial targets make them the perfect predators. This shift aims to preserve crop health and environmental safety while maintaining productivity.
Plateau pika and grassland degradation: relationships and management in the Sanjiangyuan Region, China
Authors: Cheng Baoyao , Han Lele
Published: June 2024

In this paper, we investigated the controversy over the keystone species plateau pika, its relationship with grassland degradation, and the suggested solution to the rodent problem in the Sanjiangyuan region of Qinghai Province, China. We argue that the plateau pika plays a pivotal role in maintaining biodiversity and vegetation diversity and that its population should be maintained at an appropriate level. Meanwhile, the root cause of pasture degradation is overgrazing, and the plateau pika further contributes to the degradation of pastures. We propose a three-step solution of ecological management, pika management, and grassland rehabilitation for addressing the issue, suggesting the use of multi-paddock grazing and non-lethal contraceptive control for long-term reduction of pika populations, and finally re-seeding and weed control for restoring the health of the pastures.
Enhancing Technical English Proficiency: A Video-Based Approach for Female Students at Industrial Colleges in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Abduljawad Samah
Published: June 2024

This research used constructivist theory and socio-cultural perspectives to investigate how video-based learning affected the technical English ability of female students at Yanbu Industrial College. The study involved 60 Saudi female ESL students at the intermediate English level, who were chosen through convenience sampling to participate. The study promoted tailored strategies to enhance language acquisition by highlighting the need for focused interventions to close the gap between acknowledged advantages and the real use of video resources. Utilizing a mixed-method approach, the study assessed students' perceptions of and experiences with video materials. Only 15% of respondents actually used instructional videos, despite the fact that a considerable 92% of respondents acknowledged the need for help in Technical English. This indicates a major disconnect between perceived requirements and actual use. During the intervention, observations revealed a changed classroom setting that featured dynamic, multimedia-driven learning in place of conventional teaching techniques. In order to improve language competency, this research highlighted the need to align identified demands with useful resource utilization. It also offers critical insights into effective instructional methodologies.
Using Smartphones for English Speaking Skill Development from the Omani EFL Learners' Perspectives
Authors: Mudhsh Badri Abdulhakim , Al-Yafaei Yasir , Muqaibal Muna Hussain , Al-Raimi Mohammed
Published: June 2024

The widespread use of hand-held devices, including smartphones, has been invested in language learning education around the world. This study intends to inspect Omani EFL learners' perspectives on using smartphones to develop their speaking skills. To answer the research questions, the researchers used a 5-point Likert questionnaire to collect data from 259 Omani EFL students from the English Language Unit, Preparatory Studies Center, University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) in Salalah, Sultanate of Oman. Findings showed positive beliefs about using smartphones. The participants stated that they sometimes use smartphones for oral skills. In the study, a significant difference between female and male students in terms of perceptions towards smartphones was evident, in addition to a positive correlation between the students' levels of study, perceptions, and uses of smartphones. In light of the results, the study provides invaluable recommendations and pedagogical implications for students, teachers, and syllabi designers.
Analisis Pengendalian Kualitas Baglog Jamur dengan Metode Six Sigma dan Kaizem di CV Jamur Kita Sukabumi
Authors: Anis Fadhilah  , Nur Fajriah  , Santika Sari
Published: June 2024

Industri makanan saat ini semakin banyak menggunakan jamur sebagai bahan utama karena jamur dapat diolah menjadi makanan enak dan sehat. Popularitas jamur juga meningkat, terutama di kalangan vegetarian yang mencari alternatif pengganti daging. Tingginya permintaan konsumen terhadap jamur menuntut perhatian perusahaan tidak hanya pada kuantitas tetapi juga kualitas produk. CV Jamur Kita Sukabumi, sebagai produsen jamur, menghadapi tantangan dalam bentuk produk cacat pada baglog jamur yang persentasenya melebihi target perusahaan. Menanggapi hal tersebut CV Jamur Kita Sukabumi mencari solusi untuk mengatasi permasalahan produk cacat tersebut demi menjaga kualitas dan reputasi perusahaannya. Maka dari itu penelitian ini dilakukan pada CV Jamur Kita Sukabumi untuk mengendalikan kualitas produksi dengan menggunakan metode Six Sigma dan alat implementasi Kaizen 5W+1H untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan jenis cacat yang dominan terjadi pada baglog jamur yaitu miselium jamur tidak tumbuh dan baglog jamur terkontaminasi. Usulan perbaikan yang dapat dilakukan dibuat berdasarkan faktor-faktor penyebab terjadinya kecacatan yang terdiri dari faktor manusia, mesin, material, metode, dan lingkungan. Tingkat sigma pada CV Jamur Kita Sukabumi yaitu sebesar 3,80330 dan meningkat menjadi 3,92370 setelah dilakukan perbaikan.
Molecular Structure, Thermochemistry, Non-Covalent Interactions Computation Using DFT Studies Of The 1 Amino 2-(3,4- Dihydroxyphenyl) Boronic Acid (AHPEBA) Compound
Authors: Obaıd Kareem Rebaz
Published: June 2024

Theoretical parameters for 1 amino 2-(3,4- dihydroxyphenyl) boronic acid in AHPEBA were investigated using density functional theory (DFT), and STO-3G basis set. Quantum chemical calculations were done on the link between inhibitor molecular structure, chemical reactivity, stability, and inhibition performance. In addition, we investigate the theoretical foundations of AHPEBA by looking at properties and characteristics such as the Highest Occupied Molecular Orbital (HOMO), the Lowest Unoccupied Molecular Orbital (LUMO), the Band Gap (BG), the Density of States (DOS), the Ultraviolet (UV) properties, and the Natural Bond Orbital (NBO) evaluations. Also, we use the reduced density gradient (RDG) method to explore non-covalent interactions (NCI). The fact that the BG was measured to be -5.85043 eV lent credence to the hypothesis that the molecule had a high level of chemical stability and a low level of chemical reactivity. According to molecular hardness and softness, electronegativity, and chemical potential, the molecule C8H12BNO4 has a high degree of chemical stability, and a low degree of reactivity. This is the first theoretical study of the AHPEBA compound.