bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Performance Evaluation of Tools Made of Super Hard Material CBN during the Renovation of Components of Harvester Machinery
Authors: Mishra Pankaj Kumar , Jha Praveen Chandra , Kumar Vijay , Gupta Ram Kishor , Kolomiets V.V.
Published: February 2025

An investigation was conducted to examine the influence of hard alloy
turning tools and BN-based super hard materials on the performance characteristics
during the finish turning of components with the deposition of Surfacing wire (Sw)-
40Cr8Si2 (HRC 50-58). Upon deposition, the surface undergoes a significant increase
in hardness, resulting in a hard-faced item with a rough, uneven, and undulating
surface. Consequently, a machining process is employed to provide a smooth finish and
ensure the desired dimensions are maintained. The variables in question are as follows:
transverse chip shrinkage ξ, frictional coefficient during modeling μ, vertical
component of cutting force Pz (in Newtons), cutting temperature θ°С, machined area F
(in square meters), cutting-tool life before reaching a specified blunting criterion Т (in
minutes), maximum cutting length at the optimal wear of cutters L = T-V (in
kilometers), and the relative flank wear of cutters at their specified resistance. The
symbol “hoз” represents the ratio of hз to L, where hз is measured in micrometers
(µm), and L is measured in kilometers (km). It is used to describe the roughness of a
machined surface. The performance characteristics of turning cutters in this
investigation were measured in terms of Ra (µm). The techniques of experimental
optimization of surface roughness that have a significant influence on resurfaced hard
turning are also investigated.
A questionnaire study on university students' awareness of forensic chemistry
Authors: Makia Raghda , Zainulabdeen Khalid , Al-Sabbagh Akram , Rashad Alaa A. , Ahmed Waled Abdo , Yousif Eamd
Published: February 2025

This article delves into the growing significance of forensic science within criminal investigations and court proceedings, focusing on the pivotal role of forensic chemistry. Forensic chemistry, a sub-discipline of forensic science, is critical in examining physical evidence, encompassing substances like drugs, explosives, and toxic compounds. However, despite the escalating demand for forensic chemists in the job market, the public's awareness and knowledge of forensic chemistry, including university students, remains inadequately explored. Through a questionnaire study, this article presents the results that elucidate the extent of awareness and knowledge regarding forensic chemistry among university students. Additionally, this research examines the attitudes and perceptions of university students towards forensic chemistry education and career opportunities. The implications derived from the findings of this study are profound and have far-reaching consequences, specifically concerning forensic chemistry education, career development, and the enhancement of public comprehension surrounding forensic science.
Systematic Literature Review: Students’ Scientific Argumentation Skills in Chemistry Learning
Authors: Satyaloka Luthfia , Padmaningrum Regina Tutik
Published: February 2025

Developing argumentation skills through learning activities needs to be done with the aim that students can provide rational explanations accompanied by the right reasons. Argumentation skills guide students in including evidence, facts and the right theory to support statements to solve a problem. The topic of scientific argumentation skills is important to research. This study aims to identify, evaluate, and review articles from 2014 - 2024 that have the topic of scientific argumentation skills. The method used in this research is Systematic Literature Review (SLR) with supporting questions, namely, factors that affect students' scientific argumentation skills. This research provides an overview of the condition of students' scientific argumentation skills in chemistry learning. The low argumentation ability of students is caused by several factors including students' understanding of the material tested, students' lack of involvement in activities that contain argumentation, cognitive skills and students' experience.
FORMULASI DAN UJI AKTIVITAS ANTIOKSIDAN GEL EKSTRAK ETANOL DAUN JERUK NIPIS (Citrus aurantifolia) DENGAN KOMBINASI EKSTRAK ETANOL DAUN KELOR (Moringa oleifera Lam)
Authors: Fatmawati Annisa
Published: February 2025

Penuaan dini merupakan proses penuaan kulit yang terjadi lebih cepat sebelum waktunya. Penyebab penuaan dini terdiri dari faktor internal dan faktor eksternal. Faktor eksternal yang paling berperan dalam penuaan dini merupakan radikal bebas. Daun jeruk nipis (Citrus aurantifolia) dengan kombinasi daun kelor (Moringa oleifera Lam) keduanya mengandung flavonoid yang berfungsi sebagai antioksidan yang dapat menangkal radikal bebas. Kandungan zat aktif yang dimiliki daun jeruk nipis (Citrus aurantifolia) dan daun kelor (Moringa oleifera Lam) mengandung flavonoid seperti kuersetin, apigenin, rutin, kaempferol, hesperidin dan nobiletin yang bersifat sebagai antioksidan.  Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui aktivitas antioksidan dari formulasi sediaan gel daun jeruk nipis (Citrus aurantifolia) dengan kombinasi daun kelor (Moringa oleifera Lam) Ekstraksi dilakukan secara maserasi menggunakan pelarut etanol 70%, ekstraksi yang diperoleh diformulasi menjadi sediaan gel dengan variasi perbandingan ekstrak kombinasi daun jeruk nipis dan daun kelor 1:1, 1:2 dan 2:1. Metode yang digunakan eksperimental laboratorium dengan sampel daun jeruk nipis dan daun kelor yang dibuat menjadi sediaan gel dan kuersetin sebagai pembanding. Formula yang diperoleh diuji evaluasi sifat fisik dan uji aktivitas antioksidannya menggunakan metode DPPH. Hasil evaluasi sifat fisik sediaan gel dari keempat formulasi memenuhi persyaratan evaluasi sifat fisik sediaan gel yang meliputi uji organoleptik, uji homogenitas, uji pH, uji daya lekat, dan uji daya sebar. Hasil nilai aktivitas antioksidan dari sediaan gel kombinasi ekstrak etanol daun jeruk nipis dengan ekstrak etanol daun kelor formula I (1:1) 80,04 ppm, formula II (1:2) 143,67 ppm, formula III 94,21ppm, dan basis 328,26 ppm. Kesimpulan penelitian ini menunjukkan sediaan gel formula I dan III termasuk dalam kategori antioksidan kuat, sedangkan formula II dengan komposisi EEDJN:EEDK (1:2) termasuk dalam kategori antioksdian sedang.
User Personas for eHealth Regarding the Self-Management of Depressive Symptoms in People Living With HIV: Mixed Methods Study
Authors: Zhao Ting , Tang Chulei , Ma Jun , Yan Huang , Su Xinyi , Zhong Xueyuan , Wang Honghong
Published: February 2025

Background

eHealth has enormous potential to support the self-management of depressive symptoms in people living with HIV. However, a lack of personalization is an important barrier to user engagement with eHealth. According to goal-directed design, personalized eHealth requires the identification of user personas before concrete design to understand the goals and needs of different users.

Objective

This study aimed to identify user personas for eHealth regarding the self-management of depressive symptoms in people living with HIV and explore the goals and needs of different user personas for future eHealth.

Methods

We used an explanatory sequential mixed methods design at the First Hospital of Changsha City, Hunan Province, China, from April to October 2022. In the quantitative phase, 572 people living with HIV completed validated questionnaires with questions related to demographics, self-efficacy, self-management abilities of depressive symptoms, and eHealth literacy. Latent profile analysis was performed to identify different user personas. In the qualitative phase, 43 one-to-one semistructured interviews across different user personas were conducted, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using conventional content analysis. The findings from both phases were integrated during the interpretation phase.

Results

Three types of user personas could be identified, including “high-level self-managers” (254/572, 44.4%), “medium-level self-managers” (283/572, 49.5%), and “low-level self-managers” (35/572, 6.1%). High-level self-managers had relatively high levels of self-efficacy, self-management abilities of depressive symptoms, and eHealth literacy. High-level self-managers had a positive attitude toward using eHealth for the self-management of depressive symptoms and desired access to self-management support for depressive symptoms from eHealth with high usability. Medium-level self-managers had relatively medium levels of self-efficacy, self-management abilities of depressive symptoms, and eHealth literacy. Medium-level self-managers felt burdened by using eHealth for the self-management of depressive symptoms and preferred to access self-management support for HIV from eHealth with privacy. Low-level self-managers had relatively low levels of self-efficacy, self-management abilities of depressive symptoms, and eHealth literacy. Low-level self-managers had an acceptable attitude toward using eHealth for the self-management of depressive symptoms and desired access to professional guidance from eHealth with privacy and no cost (“free of charge”).

Conclusions

The 3 user personas shed light on the possibility of personalized eHealth to support the self-management of depressive symptoms in different people living with HIV. Further research is needed to examine the generalizability of the user personas across study sites.
Quality evaluation using the Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS) for speech therapy in Parkinson’s Disease: Systematic Search and Evaluation (Preprint)
Authors: Haris Tooba , Shah Harshvi , Florez-Arango Jose F
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

As the global population ages, Parkinson’s disease (PD) has emerged as the second most prevalent neurodegenerative condition after Alzheimer’s disease. People with PD often experience speech problems like reduced volume, monotone pitch, breathiness, and slurring of words. Interventions such as speech therapy through mobile apps provide reassurance and easier access to care for patients suffering from this neurodegenerative condition. Mobile apps offer patients with PD greater access to care and the reassurance of being able to manage their condition at home. However, we do not know the quality of these apps. A systematic evaluation of these mobile apps is necessary to ensure their effectiveness and suitability for use by PD patients.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to evaluate the quality of existing apps that support speech therapy for PD.

METHODS

We performed a systematic search and evaluation to identify apps available on the Apple App Store for speech therapy targeted toward PD. Our inclusion criteria required apps to be freely available. Apps were excluded if they required a subscription fee. Starting with 30, we identified two (2) apps. We summarized the characteristics of these apps and performed an evaluation. We used the Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS) framework with three graders. We calculated interrater reliability and found median ratings for MARS dimensions.

RESULTS

The intergrader agreement varies by dimensions. When comparing both apps one had generally higher median ratings for the functionality, aesthetics, and information criteria. However, the other had a higher median rating for the engagement criteria.

CONCLUSIONS

Both apps provide targeted exercises and are targeted for the patient. Mobile apps hold promises for increasing the accessibility of speech therapy for Parkinson’s patients and offer promising support for managing speech difficulties in PD. Evaluating these apps is essential to determine their quality and effectiveness in supporting these patients.
Evaluating an Artificially Intelligent Chatbot ‘Prostate Cancer Info’ for Providing Quality Prostate Cancer Screening Information: A Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint)
Authors: Owens Otis , Leonard Michael
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

Generative AI Chatbots may be useful tools for supporting shared prostate cancer screening decisions, but the information produced by these tools sometimes lack quality or credibility. ‘Prostate Cancer Info’ is a custom GPT chatbot developed to provide plain-language PrCA information only from websites of key authorities on cancer and peer-reviewed literature.

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate the accuracy, completeness, and readability of ‘Prostate Cancer Info’s responses to frequently asked PrCA screening questions.

METHODS

Twenty-three frequently asked PrCA questions were individually input into ‘Prostate Cancer Info.’ Responses were recorded in Microsoft Word and reviewed by two raters for their accuracy and completeness. Readability of content was determined by pasting responses into an online Flesch Kincaid Reading Ease Scores calculator.

RESULTS

Responses to all questions were accurate and culturally appropriate. Seventeen of twenty-three questions (74%) had complete responses. The average readability of responses was 64.5 (written at an 8th-grade level).

CONCLUSIONS

Generative AI chatbots, such as Prostate Cancer Info, are great starting places for learning about PrCA screening and preparing to engage in shared decision making but should not be used as independent sources of PrCA information because key information may be omitted. Men are encouraged to use these tools to complement information received form a healthcare provider.
Membayangkan Penyelenggaraan Kearsipan Lembaga Negara di Ibu Kota Nusantara:
Authors: Azmi Azmi
Published: February 2025

The relocation of the capital city of the Republic of Indonesia from Jakarta to the capital city of Nusantara (IKN) East is an effort to create a government center that has the character of a smart city and accommodates Indonesia's visionary development for the long term.. Accomplishing this of course requires support for an ideal records keeping of the  state institution in IKN to ensure the availability of state records as a source of government data/information and provide admissible evidence. This research aims to provide an overview of an ideal records keeping of the  state institution in IKN. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that the ideal records keeping of the  state institution in IKN is the records keeping that transforms from a manual system to an electronic/digital system system, covering four intertwined aspects of archives, namely: modernizing policies, strengthening guidance, modernizing records management systems, and revitalizing resources.
Incidencia de la expansión de las empresas de calzado chinas en México. El caso de los empleos en León, Guanajuato: una propuesta de política pública
Authors: Álvarez Borja Juan Alberto
Published: February 2025

En el estado de Guanajuato se vive una coyuntura económica interesante, puesto que es un productor importante de calzado y las importaciones de calzado chino están impactando de manera negativa en los empleos que esta industria genera, por ello se hace un recorrido en las posibles soluciones a esta problemática a través de un enfoque de política pública.
Using Humor in didactic Materials for elementary School: Possibilities of Computer Technologies
Authors: Pysarchuk O. , Chykurova O. , Chaika V. , Surin S. , Francisti J. , Kardis K.
Published: February 2025

The research aims to determine the impact of using didactic
materials with elements of humor, developed with the help of
computer technologies, in the education of elementary school
students. The goal achievement was facilitated by employing
a set of research methods: theoretical (study, analysis, and generalization of philosophical, psychological-pedagogical, and methodological literature), empirical (observation, surveys of
teachers and students), and methods of mathematical statistics
(quantitative data processing methods were used for analyzing
research results, ensuring the reliability of the experimental
outcomes). The didactic potential of humor has been determined, relating to the motivational-target, procedural, and effective components of students’ cognitive activity and the educational process in elementary school. The impact of humor
and the enhancement of its didactic possibilities are intensified
with the use of computer technologies (mobile applications,
memes, presentations, cartoons, comics, didactic materials,
stickers). They activate students’ learning work, stimulate their
cognitive activity, and serve as an effective means of classroom management. The research presents a program for using
humorous didactic materials with computer technology tools at
various stages of the lesson in elementary school. It has been
established that the use of humorous didactic materials developed with the help of computer technologies in the education
of elementary school students can lead to positive results, such
as a positive attitude toward learning, an increase in the level
of mastering educational material, the development of creative
thinking and cognitive interests of students, and the creation of
a positive emotional environment in the educational process.
The Role of spiritual Values in Social Work – The Context of Sustainability
Authors: Kondrla P. , Makan F. , Kralik R. , Guttesen K.
Published: February 2025

The study explores the significance of spiritual needs in the
lives of seniors, focusing on their role in enhancing well-being
and addressing challenges in social work from a sustainability
perspective. Spiritual needs, such as dignity, life continuity,
support, and transcendental experiences, are closely intertwined with seniors’ emotional, social, and health outcomes.
The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the vulnerability of
seniors, particularly in care homes, due to unmet spiritual and
social needs. Addressing these needs is vital for maintaining their sense of purpose, autonomy, and connection with others.
Spiritual care, which includes activities like family interaction, prayer, or nature-based experiences, provides essential
emotional and existential support, especially for non-religious
seniors.
The study emphasizes the preparation of social workers and
caregivers to meet these needs through specialized training
and interdisciplinary collaboration. Results from qualitative research conducted in six senior care facilities in 2024
revealed that most seniors consider spiritual needs crucial,
with key areas including gratitude, forgiveness, preparation
for death, and a sense of being valued. The paper highlights
the critical role of families, caregivers, and clergy in ensuring
a holistic approach to spiritual care, advocating for its integration into sustainable practices in social work.
IMPLEMENTASI PERATURAN PEMERINTAH NO.14 TAHUN 2018 PASAL 7 HURUF B TENTANG PENCEGAHAN PERNIKAHAN USIA ANAK TAHUN 2019/2020 DI KOTA BANDA ACEH
Authors: Muslim Zainuddin  , Aklima  , Annisa Rossa
Published: February 2025

Kajian ini focus pada pembahasan tentang praktik pernikahan dini di kota Banda Aceh melalui Peraturan Pemerintah Kota Banda Aceh Nomor 14 Tahun 2018 pasal 7 huruf tentang Pencegahan pernikahan usia anak dengan menggunakan teori implemetasi Merriam. S. Grindle. Analisis ini dilakukan berdasarkan peningkatan data pernikahan anak di Aceh semakin meningkat dari tahun 2019 ke 2020 dengan jumlah 22,61% berdasarkan data BKBN sedangkan data Pernikahan anak dikota banda aceh mencapai 36 kasuspertahun praktik pernikahan dini. Sehingga kajian ini focus pada strategi implementasi dan factor pendukung serta penghambat Pencegahan praktik pernikahan dini berdasarkan Peraturan Walikota. Adapun hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa strategi yang dilakukan pemerintah kota diantaranya Kerjasama antar sektor, Sosialiasi, Penguatan Sumber Daya Masyarakat (orang tua dan anak) dengan factor pendukung tersedia regulasi dalam mewujudkan kota layak anak. Sedangkan factor penghambat implementasi peraturan walikota yaitu sistem komunikasi yang tidak tuntas antar sektor, minim nya pengetahuan orang tua terhadap dampak praktik pernikahan dini pada anak serta pengaruh lingkungan.
Analysis of Circular Economy Approach of Solid Waste Management in Aceh Tengah
Authors: Erma Fiani  , Putri Marzaniar
Published: February 2025

Aceh Tengah district, known as the Leuser region, plays an important role in preserving the environment and improving the economic welfare of the community. To address waste management issues, the researchers aimed to apply the concept of circular economy. By using a qualitative method with a scientific approach to analyse various events, obtaining indirect observation data and indirect interviews and research using triangulation techniques. This concept can be useful to encourage communities to minimize by creating products that can be repaired and have high value, thus having a positive impact on the environment and local economy. It is crucial for the private sector to play an active role in addressing the waste problem in Indonesia. The global business sector has started to utilise the circular economy approach to combat the waste problem. The circular economy focuses on the reduction, reuse, recycling and refurbishment of materials, thereby maximising the use of raw materials and improving economic well-being. Furthermore, by implementing innovative waste management practices, Aceh Tengah can generate valuable and sustainable solutions for the region, the community, and the private sector in line with the changing times
THE CROSS-CULTURAL VALIDATION OF L2 MOTIVATIONAL SELF-SYSTEM INSTRUMENT IN CHINESE HIGHER VOCATIONAL COLLEGES
Authors: Salleh Umi Kalsum Mohd , Leng Chin Hai , Lijie Hao
Published: February 2025

Although the L2 Motivational Self System (L2MSS) has been previously studied in the Chinese context, the inclusion of its extended structure incorporating the anti-ought-to self has yet to be fully explored. Additionally, the L2MSS has not been applied to assess higher vocational college students’ motivation in business English learning. Therefore, this study aims to conduct a cross-cultural validation of the adjusted L2MSS questionnaire specifically for business English learners in Chinese higher vocational colleges. To examine the nature and structure of the motivation instrument, 288 respondents were conveniently selected to perform EFA, testing the underlying structure of the adjusted business English motivation questionnaire. Subsequently, CFA was conducted with another 288 participants to determine whether the data supported the hypothesized model in this context. Additionally, the study explores the predictive validity of the validated motivation factors concerning students’ learning engagement using the same group of learners from the CFA phase. The results indicated a three-factor motivation model with 15 items, including ideal self (IS), ought-to self (OS) and anti-ought-to self (AS). Moreover, the Ideal Self (IS) and Anti-Ought-to Self (AS) significantly predict learning engagement, with IS being the strongest influence, while the Ought-to Self (OS) plays a minor role when all factors are considered together. This study fills the research gap of business English motivation in higher vocational colleges. Besides, it inspires educators to reform the curriculum, providing qualified talents to upgrade the Chinese industry.
The Finnish Child Barometer – A Way of Giving Children’s Voices Due Weight?
Authors: Tuukkanen Terhi , Aira Annaleena
Published: February 2025

In this article, we analyse the possibilities and limitations of a survey to give children’s voices due weight. The analysis focuses on the case of the Child Barometer, a survey conducted by the Office of the Ombudsman for Children in Finland. The analysis is guided by three research questions: whose views are conveyed in the Child Barometer, how does the Office of the Ombudsman use the survey in its advocacy, and what kind of impact does the survey have? We argue that although it is possible to give children’s voices due weight through the survey, special attention must be paid to how this is done. The absence of established means of communicating the research results is a limiting factor in giving children’s views due weight. Good practices are needed in childhood studies, for example, to assess the impact of such studies and to enable children to participate in the assessment of research practices.
The Therapeutic Effects of Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L.) Seed Oil for Management of Benign Prostate Hyperplasia Condition in Dogs
Authors: H Mohamed , A Salama , KH El-Shahat , H Eissa , M Fadel
Published: February 2025

Background: The oil from the pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) seed is claimed to be useful in the management of benign prostatic
hyperplasia. This investigation seeks to examine the effect of pumpkin seed oil on testosterone-induced hyperplasia of the
prostate in a dog model.
Materials and methods: A total of 6 sexually mature male stray dogs (age: 2-4 years old; weight: 20-25 kg) were housed at the
Animal Reproduction Research Institute. Animals were subdivided into 2 equal groups; Control group: continued to receive
the same diet without treatment until the end of the study, BPH group: received Testosterone (75mg/dog) (Testonon®250:
0.3 ml/dog) and Estradiol Benzoate (0.75mg/dog) (Folon®: 0.2 ml /dog) via intramuscular injection on days 0, 21, 42, and 63
of the induction periods. The testosterone doses were doubled on days 21, 42, and 63. The same animals (n=3) were taken as
Pumpkin treated group: this was a PBH group treated with the Pumpkin seed extract at the dose of 600 mg pumpkin seed oil
for 30 days. Blood sampling was performed from the cephalic vein into plain glass tubes on days 0, and 63 before the injection
of hormones during induction and after treatment.
Results: Length, depth, height, and volume were significantly higher in the BPH disease group compared to the control
group. Moreover, all these physical characteristics were decreased significantly in the Pumpkin treated group. PSA showed a
statistically significant increase in the BPH-diseased group (.055±.005 mg/ml) compared to the control group and decreased
significantly in the pumpkin-treated group (.024±.001 mg/ml) with no significant change in the testosterone level.
Conclusion: The present study demonstrates that pumpkin seed oil extract effectively mitigates the growth and hyperplasia
associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia as evidenced by substantial reductions in prostate length, depth, height, and
volume, along with decreased PSA levels.
que só 'sozinho' faz e o que 'só' faz sozinho
Authors: Rodrigues Elisa Anju , Basso Renato Miguel
Published: February 2025

O artigo analisa os itens ‘só’ e ‘sozinho’ como modificadores distintos do português brasileiro, tratando ‘só’ como  um modificador exclusivo e ‘sozinho’ como um modificador (anti-)comitativo. Argumentamos que, diferentemente do que afirmam alguns trabalhos da literatura especializada, o item ‘sozinho’ não deve ser considerado análogo ao ‘só’, visto que uma teoria de exclusividade não é suficiente para explicar as interpretações associadas ao ‘sozinho’, que são distintas daquelas encontradas para ‘só’. Ao longo deste artigo, descrevemos as interpretações ativadas por ‘só’ e ‘sozinho’ no português brasileiro, comparamos os dois itens e, por fim, fornecemos uma proposta de análise para ‘sozinho’.
Ajustando ponteiros com o infinito
Authors: Bonetti Marco Antonio
Published: February 2025

O artigo discute o conceito de infinitude quantitativa da seção sobre quantidade da Lógica de Hegel, com a expectativa de contribuir com um possível entendimento filosófico mais amplo da noção de Charles S. Peirce sobre qualidade do signo (quali-signo) e singularidade ou quantidade do signo (sin-signo). Hegel promove uma crítica contundente à categoria de quantidade em Kant, e à separação subjetiva entre fenômeno e coisa em si parecem apontar chave elucidativa para o entendimento das categorias do signo em si peirceana. Para tanto, Hegel apresenta o que é quantidade, quantum, bom e mau infinito, fazendo uso da matemática como instrumento do desenvolvimento desta parte da Lógica.
Pragmatismo hegeliano em Brandom
Authors: Mottin Gabriel , Bavaresco Agemir
Published: February 2025

O presente artigo visa dar um panorama geral do pragmatismo semântico de Robert Brandom à luz de sua interpretação da filosofia hegeliana no livro A Spirit of Trust. O primeiro capítulo foca no conceito central do pragmatismo semântico: incompatibilidade semântica. Além disso, o primeiro capítulo também aborda a natureza bimodal do pragmatismo semântico de Brandom. O segundo capítulo trata a pragmática normativa a partir de três conceitos centrais, o primeiro é uma concepção kantiana, enquanto os outros dois são ideias hegelianas: (1) intencionalidade normativa; (2) reconhecimento; (3) rememoração. Por fim, no terceiro capítulo, é analisado se o conceito de “incompatibilidade material”, que seria o equivalente ao conceito hegeliano de “negação determinada”, é, de fato, uma leitura consistente em relação ao texto da Fenomenologia do Espírito de Hegel. Um segundo ponto analisado no terceiro capítulo é comparar a abordagem puramente funcionalista dos conceitos de Brandom com a abordagem de McDowell de que os conceitos possuem uma função em relação à experiência, ao mesmo tempo que a experiência tem uma função em relação aos conceitos.
Impact of Mangrove Land Use on the Carbon Stock in an Abandoned Shrimp Pond: A Case Study at Samut Songkhram Campus, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Thailand
Authors: Wongprom Jetsada , Inthiraj Anantachai , Songsin Niwat , Somporn Kanokporn , Pianjing Prisna
Published: February 2025

Changes in land use within coastal areas have significantly impacted the carbon stock of mangrove forests. This study examined three different land-use types including the abandonment of shrimp ponds characterized as restored mangrove forests (RMF), logged Avicennia marina (LAM) stands, and abandoned shrimp ponds (ASP) on the carbon stock in plant and soil. Eight experimental plots, each measuring 20 m x 20 m, were established in the RMF and LAM to assess the forest structure. The diameter and height of mangrove trees were measured, and both the above and belowground biomass were estimated. Three soil samples were collected randomly from each site at four different depths (0–15 cm, 15–30 cm, 30–50 cm, and 50–100 cm) to analyze the soil characteristics. Bulk density and carbon concentration were then determined from these samples. The Tukey test estimated and statistically analyzed vegetation, soil, and carbon stocks. The results indicate that the forest structure and biodiversity in RMF were higher than in LAM. Additionally, vegetation biomass and carbon stock in RMF exceeded the values estimated for LAM. The soil carbon stock at 0–100 cm depths across RMF, LAM, and ASP was similar, ranging from 204.52 to 220.20 t.C.ha-1. Nonetheless, the largest ecosystem carbon stock was estimated for RMF (306.52 t.C.ha-1), demonstrating the influence of land-use patterns on ecosystem carbon storage. According to the results, it might take longer for the ecosystem carbon in the abandoned shrimp pond in ASP to recover than it would in RMF and LAM. However, mangrove restoration in abandoned shrimp ponds is crucial to improve the forest structure, encourage ecological advantages, and accelerate carbon stock recovery.
Keywords: abandoned shrimp pond, carbon stock, land use, mangrove forest, Samut Songkhram campus
Improving the circularity of e-bus batteries
Authors: Adjei Frederick , Hilbert Inga , López Hernández Viviana , Manhart Andreas , Khetriwal Deepali , Dalal Shruti , E Mng’anya Silvani , Swai Dorah , Rehani Haji , Eduardo Camacho Ángel
Published: February 2025

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH commissioned the development of a measures catalogue for inclusion of circular economy principles into e-bus planning and procurement. In this vein, a series of three workshops were organized in Bogotá, Dar es Salam and New Delhi with the core aim of presenting the developed measures. The article is the result of three study tours organized parallel to the workshops and presents short summaries on the status regarding the e-mobility targets, regulatory frameworks, and current capacities for end-of-life (EoL) management of
Lithium-Ion batteries.
Required limits for nZEB for different categories of buildings
Authors:   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Belgrade, Bajc Tamara , Kerčov Anton , Todorović Maja
Published: February 2025

The paper presents the critical discussion on different nZEB minimum energy performance requirements in EU countries and possibility of their application in the Republic of Serbia. EU countries set their limits for nZEB for new and existing buildings differently, and within their national frameworks. The Republic of Serbia hasn’t adopted new regulation based on revised EPBD from 2024. yet, but being on the EU road it is necessary to develop national regulations based on experiences of other countries. Based on the EPBD, it is necessary to define the minimum requirements for new buildings and develop renovation strategies for existing building stock for energy consumption reduction and mitigation of greenhouse gases effect. Some of the categories of buildings are very challenging and therefore it is very important to set the right minimum energy performance requirements within the national regulations. The analysis in this work was done for the renovation of existing multifamily residential building in the Republic of Serbia to the nZEB level. Possible energy efficiency measures are proposed for three different cases. The results showed that possible primary energy reduction after the implementation of a package of different energy efficiency measures was about 88%, while the possible CO2emission reduction was about 83%. Properly set nZEB minimum energy performance requirements in future national regulations will lead to intensive energy consumption reduction and CO2 emission reduction as well, which will further lead to the fulfillment of EPBD goals and decarbonization of the building sector.
An overview of passive cooling techniques using phase change materials for photovoltaic panels: A focus on numerical simulation techniques
Authors:   University of Split, FESB, Split, Croatia, Čorić Ivan , Nižetić Sandro ,   University of Split, FESB, Split, Croatia, Jurčević Mišo ,   University of Split, FESB, Split, Croatia, Bošnjak Jelena ,   University of Split, FESB, Split, Croatia, Čoko Duje ,   University of Split, FESB, Split, Croatia, Arici Müslüm ,   Kocaeli University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kocaeli, Turkey, Papadopoulos Agis ,   Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Process Equipment Design Laboratory, Thessaloniki, Greece
Published: February 2025

Photovoltaic (PV) panels are often exposed to the high operating temperatures that can significantly reduce their performance and lifespan. Phase Change Materials (PCMs) offer a potential solution to mitigate this challenge by utilizing their ability to absorb and release heat at specific temperatures, thereby maintaining desired operational conditions for the PV panels. This study reviews recent literature from the past several years and related on the application of PCM materials for passive cooling of photovoltaic panels (PV-PCM). It specifically focuses on various strategies and numerical simulation techniques used to evaluate the effectiveness of PCM cooling methods. These strategies often include optimizing PCM material selection, adjusting PCM thickness, selecting materials for PCM encapsulation, and/or varying the tilt angle of the PV panels. The review highlights a growing interest in passive cooling techniques for PV panels using PCMs, with increasingly sophisticated models showing improved performance. However, some studies lack critical details, such as environmental conditions and PCM material properties, which hinder the feasibility and reproducibility of their simulations.
Bengal: From a Periphery to the Heartland of South Asia
Authors:   Faculty of Geography, "Babeş-Bolyai" University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Email: csaba.kovacs@ubbcluj.ro, Kovács Csaba M.
Published: February 2025

Bengal: from a Periphery to the Heartland of South Asia. The historical province of Bengal, one of South Asia’s most densely populated areas from ancient times, was mainly a periphery within the states that succeeded on the subcontinent until the late Middle Ages. Conquered in the 16th century by the Mughals, an important part of its population embraced Islam. The arrival of the Europeans put the province into the frontline of international trade. In the 18th century Bengal became the center of the British Raj, which gradually extended to the whole of India, with its capital at Calcutta until 1911. In the first half of the 20th century, Bengal became one of the main centers of anti-British resistance. However, when India finally became independent, the unfortunate partition of the former British colony resulted in the second partition of Bengal too, the consequences of which are visible until today, especially taking into consideration the mass of refugees which flowed from Eastern Bengal to India. Though West Bengal and especially the great urban agglomeration of Kolkata remains one of India’s most important industrial and commercial zones and is quickly developing today, the region was for decades lagging behind other states, while Kolkata lost its primacy (behind Delhi and Mumbai) among the great cities of India.
Keywords: colonialism, Raj, British Empire, independence, Partition
Proper Nouns in Context of Arabic as a Foreign Language Learning
Authors: Chernykh Yu. S. , Makarova O. V.
Published: February 2025

This study investigates the national worldview represented by proper nouns in educational texts for Arabic as a foreign language. The primary objective of this research is to explore the ethnocultural semantics and pragmatics of proper nouns within the context of Arabic language acquisition. A total of 910 proper names extracted from teaching materials are analyzed using descriptive and linear comparative methods, along with contextual, componential, and functional-stylistic analysis techniques. Nine microgroups of proper nouns are identified, reflecting significant realities for Arabs, encompassing both physical entities (people and their locations) and spiritual components (beliefs, food traditions, celebrations, etc.). Statistical data is provided; for instance, the proportion of anthroponyms in educational texts accounts for 60%, which is attributed to the study of speech etiquette norms in Arab culture. The use of toponyms constitutes 18%, aligning with the necessary linguistic and cultural aspects of foreign language education. Additionally, religious onomastic units make up 10% of the corpus, referencing ethical principles within Islamic culture. The authors conclude that proper nouns play a crucial role in reconstructing the image of the target language country, necessitating adherence to several selection principles: frequency, precedence, positive connotation, symbolic significance, and alignment with Islamic cultural principles.
Higher Hierarchs of Tibetan Buddhism in Early Song-Shas of Mongolian-Speaking Peoples
Authors: Borlykova B. Kh.
Published: February 2025

This paper continues the exploration of early song records from Mongolian-speaking peoples (Khalka Mongols, Oirat, Kalmyks, Buryats). Introducing song-shas into scholarly discourse is of significant interest for studying the broader issue of the development of genre systems within Mongolian song folklore. The examination of these song-shas is also crucial for reconstructing the historical evolution of Buddhism among the Mongols. For the first time, this article analyzes the representations of the higher hierarchs of Tibetan Buddhism (Tsongkhapa, Dalai Lama, Panchen Lama) based on early records of song folklore preserved in archives in Saint Petersburg, a substantial portion of which has been published by the author in the collection “Kalmyk Folk Songs and Melodies of the 19th Century” (2015) and in the monograph “Kalmyk Folk Songs and Melodies from the 19th to Early 20th Century: Research and Materials” (2023). Additional materials for studying the hierarchs of Tibet and their depictions include folklore (legends, tales, epics), lexicographic, historical, and ethnographic sources, as well as translations of Buddhist hymns (rapsals). Through an analysis of the song texts, the author concludes that the examined early song-shas provide evidence that complements and expands knowledge about the higher hierarchs of Tibetan Buddhism, who have had a significant impact on Buddhism among the Mongols.
Works of Oleg Pavlov in Context of Literary Reflection: A Review of Research
Authors: Valyanov N. A.
Published: February 2025

This article addresses the issue of literary reflection on the artistic legacy of contemporary Russian writer Oleg Pavlov. The study is based on critical and journalistic articles, literary analyses of the author’s works, and selected literary pieces. It presents an attempt at a systematic description, generalization, and analysis of Oleg Pavlov’s poetics. For the first time, the article proposes a periodization of the writer’s oeuvre. The author identifies and interprets the classical stages of Pavlov’s creative biography — early (“biographical”), mature (“critical-journalistic”), and late (“reflective”). It is established that literary criticism has offered a mixed assessment of the writer’s artistic mastery, presenting contradictory judgments ranging from condescending and tolerant to sharp and accusatory. On one hand, his prose is associated with the classical literary tradition; on the other hand, a cliché of the “gloomy” writer has emerged. The article highlights a sustained interest in Oleg Pavlov’s works within academic literary studies, identifying mythopoetic, philosophical, historical-cultural, and linguistic research directions. The author concludes that current philological reflection opens up research perspectives in the study of Pavlov’s poetics as a representative of “new realism” in contemporary Russian literature.
Genetic Origins of Bildungsroman in Socialist Realism Literature: “Figure Novel” of N.G. Chernyshevsky’s “What Is to Be Done?”
Authors: Osmukhina O. Yu. , Ovsyannikova E. P.
Published: February 2025

The article is devoted to the comprehension of the “novel of the figure” as a special subtype of the Bildungsroman. The hypothesis of the study is to expand and deepen the ideas of M. Bakhtin and M. Berg about a special variety of the Bildungsroman in socialist realist literature, as well as H. Meixner and W. Berg. Meixner and V. Pashigorev on the genre specificity of the “novel of the figure”: we believe that in socialist realist literature the tradition of the Bildungsroman was transformed into the “novel of the figure”. The scientific novelty of the article consists in the fact that for the first time it is proved that the “novel of the figure” on the Russian soil genetically goes back to “What is to be done?” by N.G. Chernyshevsky. The aim of the article is to identify the genetic origins of the novel of the figure in Russian literature. As a result, it was found that, first, Chernyshevsky's novel retains the genre dominance of the Bildungsroman; moreover, in the presence of a monohero as a bearer of exclusively typical features, the idea centered in his image undergoes formation in the novel. Second, Chernyshevsky’s novel, as well as the socialist realist “novel of the figure,” is centered on the process of ideologization, and the most important stages of the heroine's ideological formation in the novel are marked by the inclusion of oneiric episodes in the chronotope of the narrative, which contribute to the creation of a special narrative model. Thirdly, the heroine's development is initially set and directed into the future in such a way that as a result she turns from a carrier of an idea into its translator and becomes identical with it in the eyes of the other characters: in the novel’s finale, the protagonist’s role changes from student to mentor.
Urban Narrative of D. Bavilsky: An Interpretation of Chelyabinsk Text
Authors: Shlemova N. N. , Kanishcheva E. V.
Published: February 2025

This article examines the distinctive features of urban narrative construction in the works of Chelyabinsk writer Dmitry Bavilsky. The primary objective of this study is to identify specific interpretative variations of urban text within the framework of the cycle “Noun.” The methodological foundation of the research is grounded in the principles of narratology, approaches from geopoetics, and the concepts of mental cartography, which allow for the delineation of a unique vision of the cityscape. It is demonstrated that the urban narrative in D. Bavilsky’s cycle “Noun” emphasizes a particular chronotope of the city, described through the lens of its periphery: Cherdachinsk (a name resonant with Chelyabinsk) exists at the boundary of a specific geographical locus while simultaneously straddling different worlds. The authors highlight that the city in Bavilsky’s works is intricately linked to the image of a protagonist striving to comprehend their own “self” through spatial perception, articulating a state of “non-belonging,” and filling it with subjective value characteristics. It is noted that a leading technique in Bavilsky’s text construction is antithesis. The analysis of the material allows for an enrichment of the traditions surrounding the study of Chelyabinsk text and Bavilsky’s oeuvre, characterizing a high level of reflection on the image of the city in the writer’s work.
Establishment of Orthodox Palestine Society and Activities of M.P. Stepanov (1881-1883)
Authors: Sorokin A. A. , Sofjin D. M. , Sofjina M. V.
Published: February 2025

This article explores the involvement of Colonel General Mikhail Petrovich Stepanov, an officer of the General Staff, in the formation of the Orthodox Palestine Society under Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich. Stepanov emerged as a pivotal leader during the first 35 years of the organization’s existence. Drawing on both published sources and archival documents from the Russian Empire’s Foreign Policy Archive (Moscow), the Russian State Military Historical Archive (Moscow), and the Manuscript Department of the Russian National Library (St. Petersburg), this study highlights Stepanov’s role in the establishment and initial activities of the Palestine Society. The article examines the circumstances surrounding Stepanov’s appointment to serve under the Grand Duke and the specifics of his official duties. Particular attention is given to Stepanov’s participation in the Grand Duke’s pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 1881, his interactions with Archimandrite Antonin (Kapustin), head of the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in Jerusalem, and the preparatory processes leading to the founding of the Palestine Society in 1882. Additionally, the article discusses the reasons and circumstances behind Stepanov’s appointment as secretary of the Society within the context of organizational staffing policies that sought to balance various forces, factions, and influences.