bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Identity Boundaries and Place Construction in Tom Cho’s I, Robot, and Pinocchio
Authors: Kušnír Jaroslav , Pavlikova Martina
Published: June 2024

Thesis. Using the example of two literary works, the contribution reflects the influence of media and technology on the formation of an individual's personality and on his or her value orientations. The starting point is a comparison of the works I Robot and Pinocchio with a focus on the question of individual identity. In the mentioned works, we mainly observe the relationship between the attempt to escape from technology and, at the same time, the inability to break free from dependence on technology.
Concept. Based on a comparison of the motives in the behaviour of the heroes of the studied works, we analyse the key aspects that lead a young person to become aware of the risks associated with the use of technology. We focus on those moments in which a person faces moral dilemmas when using technology. We pay special attention to the penetration of technology into the essence of the human person and the creation of a certain hybrid form of a person who is also a machine.
Results and conclusion. Both the personal and cultural identity of the protagonist is linked to the creation of believable "lies" represented by media, pop culture and technology, believable from the point of view of this young protagonist and his girlfriend, and thus their personal and cultural identities become empty, fluid and merging with the image that these characters create about themselves, their identity and the reality represented by stories, fantasies, TV shows and lies that they believe more than the reality outside them, that is, the cultural identities of most of the protagonists.
Students’ Alienation from Learning Activity: Some Insights from High-School Seniors’ Study in Lithuania
Authors: Labokas Juozapas
Published: June 2024

Aim. The aim of this research is to define the causes of student alienation from learning in the high-school seniors (aged 18-19) population (n=227) of three randomly chosen Lithuanian high schools.
Methods. In this analysis, we use a mixed-method approach. In the first research phase, we used the quantitative school alienation measurement instrument proposed by Julia Morinaj et al. (2019), which helped to locate the extreme cases of alienation and non-alienation in research schools. In the second phase, both research groups (7 alienated and 7 non-alienated) were interviewed individually using qualitative semi-structured interviews. Data gathered from interviews was processed using the thematic analysis method, proposed by Virginia Braun and Victoria Clarke (2012).
Results. The results confirmed earlier theoretical presumptions that defined school alienation as a multifaceted and case-sensitive phenomenon. The qualitative approach has revealed its’ multi-dimensional nature illustrated by students’ experiences.
Conclusion. Alienation from learning could be interpreted as a level of learning actualisation that is perceived by the student, which could be influenced by individual and/or structural factors, such as individual attitude towards learning, learning styles, parental influence, teacher and classmates support, future career/academic plans and expectations.
Cognitive value. According to our literature analysis made prior to the research, it is the first attempt to analyse school alienation using a mixed-method approach, which combines verified quantitative and qualitative instruments. It is hoped that this research will be of benefit for the further conceptualisation of the school alienation phenomenon and could be a practical guide in everyday pedagogical practice.
Mining and its Environmental Impacts in the Process of Geographical Education in the Context of Sustainable Development
Authors: Wittlinger Lukáš , Petrikovičová Lucia , Spodniaková Lucia
Published: June 2024

Aim. The aim of the study is the proposal of didactic activities that can be used in the teaching process of the geography with possibilities of interdisciplinary penetration. Based on these activities, students can take a critical approach to solving problems of nature and landscape protection.
Methods. The teaching methods were adapted to the revised Bloom's taxonomy of goals, while mainly classical general didactic teaching methods were used: interpretation method, information-receptive method, heuristic method. Innovative methods included the EUR learning and thinking strategy, brainstorming and quickstorming..
Results. With the proposed activities, we point to the need to implement scientific knowledge into the teaching process because the content of geography also focuses on the links between the country and human society, using the example of mining.
Conclusion. Historic, but also contemporary places with a high intensity of mining, whether it is the mining of mineral raw materials or the production of wood, represent ideal model territories for complex geographical education with a high interdisciplinary character and the connection of interdisciplinary relations from other scientific disciplines. Therefore, the proposed activities are a suitable tool.
“Psychologically Kidnapped!”
Authors: Parker Jacques
Published: June 2024

The author analyzes cases of “secular” deprogrammings—including the infamous case of Stephanie Riethmiller’s deprogramming for being a lesbian—and brainwashing opposition generally. The author argues that a fear of social change primarily of the traditional family structure informs brainwashing opposition, and occasionally that fear makes brainwashing oppositional tactics spill over into other areas of American life.
Simonin, David. Le Sentiment de puissance dans la philosophie de Friedrich Nietzsche, Classiques Garnier, Paris, 2022, 485 pp.
Authors: De-Haro-Arbona Ana
Published: June 2024

Book Review
Developing nanocellulose-loaded chitosan–polylactic acid biofilms for green food packaging
Authors: Syed Murtaza Haider , Khan Md Maksudur Rahman , Zahari Mior Ahmad Khushairi Mohd , Beg Mohammad Dalour Hossen , Abdullah Norhayati
Published: June 2024

The food industry is considered one of the main contributors to plastic waste due to packaging. Sustainable and degradable packaging solutions are the need of the hour. Biopolymers have proved to be a promising replacement for petroleum-based polymers. The main reason is their various intrinsic properties, such as antimicrobial nature and degradability. The main objective of this study was to develop chitosan/nanocrystalline cellulose- and polylactic acid-based biofilms. The biofilms were developed using the drop-casting method. The developed biofilms were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetric analysis. The performance of the biofilms was checked using mechanical, water solubility, porosity, antioxidant and antibacterial activity tests. The developed biofilms can solve the issues of environmental pollution being faced by the food packaging industry.
Mimesis und Methexis: Skizze einer Poetik der Teilhabe für die Gegenwart
Authors: Widder Roman
Published: June 2024

The paper draws on the history of the concept of participation (methexis) in its conflictual relation to imitation or representation (mimesis) for a deepened understanding of identity-related questions in contemporary literature. Plato subjected mimesis to rigorous critique in favor of participation in 'ideas'. In contrast, the history of poetics since Aristotle develops along the valorization of mimesis, while participation here was not understood as an aesthetic category at all. In a synoptic overview, the first part of the paper argues, that mimesis and methexis can only be understood in their dialectic relationship as modern literature has witnessed a periodic return of the problem of participation in poetics. Against the background of this dialectic, the specific profile of contemporary literature and its treatment of questions related to identity becomes visible. The second part of the paper shows this with regard to Olivia Wenzel's novel 1000 serpentinen angst (2020) and Kim de l'Horizon's Blutbuch (2020), that articulate two very different poetic traditions of methexis.
Katılım Bankacılığında Sorunlu Krediler, Varlık Yönetim Şirketleri ile İlişkileri ve Seçilmiş Ülke Örnekleri
Authors: Balkanlı Cemil
Published: June 2024

İslami finans, klasik iktisadi düzenin temel taşı sayılabilecek faizi finansal sistemin dışında bırakarak adil, kapsayıcı ve sömürüden uzak alternatif bir finansal sistem olarak ortaya çıkmıştır. Sistemin temelinde faizsizlik ve işlemlerin İslam hukukuna uygun şekilde gerçekleştirilmesi yatmaktadır. İslami finans bugün dünya çapında bir finansal büyüklüğe ulaşmış olup bu finansal yapının en büyük birimini de katılım bankaları oluşturmaktadır. Ancak tüm ayrışma çabalarına rağmen katılım bankaları, hem konvansiyonel bankalarla aynı hukuki çerçevede hareket etme zorunluluğu hem de aynı piyasada rekabet etme durumu nedeniyle zaman zaman benzeşmeye çokça yaklaşmaktadır. Bu benzeşme noktalarından biri de katılım bankalarının kullandırdıkları kredilerin geri ödeme sorunları ile karşılaştığı alanlarda gerçekleşmektedir. Bugün katılım bankaları sorunlu kredilerinin çözümü noktasında konvansiyonel bankalara çok benzeyen aksiyonlar almaktadır ki bunlardan biri de sorunlu kredi dosyalarının varlık yönetim şirketlerine satılmasıdır. Bu durum sistemin “İslami” oluşunu tehdit etmektedir. Bu çalışmada ülkemizdeki katılım bankalarında sorunlu krediler ve katılım bankalarının varlık yönetim şirketleri ile ilişkileri incelenmiş olup İslami finansın ana akım finansal sistem olarak kullanıldığı bazı ülkeler ile çeşitli sosyoekonomik kıstaslar açısından ülkemizle benzeşen bazı ülkelerde sorunlu kredilerin nasıl çözümlendiği incelenerek ülkemizdeki uygulamalara yönelik öneriler sunmak amaçlanmıştır.
Hadis Rivâyet Etmekten Alıkoyan Unsurlar
Authors: İnan Sait
Published: June 2024

Hadis rivâyet etmek konusunda bazı muhaddislerin ihtiyatlı bir tutum sergilediği dikkatlerden kaçmamaktadır. Böyle bir tavra neden olan birçok unsur bulunmakla beraber hadis rivâyetinden geri bırakan etkenler genelde hadislerin asıllarını korumaya yönelik çabalar ve ravilerin konuyla ilgili hassasiyetleri zemininde değerlendirilmiştir. Bu çalışmada hadis rivâyetine engel olan unsur-lar tespit edilmeye çalışılmış, ancak sıhhat endişelerinin oluşturduğu hassasiyetler ve bu konu etrafında ifade edilen râvi titizlikleri ile ilgili hususlar dikkate alınmamıştır. Rivâyet etmekten alıkoyan unsurları kendi içinde güçlü ve zayıf olarak iki grupta ele almak mümkündür. Ancak makalede davranış kalıplarına dönüşmeye sebep olan, etkin unsurlar ifade edilmiştir. Hadis rivâyetine engel olan durumlardan bir kısmı aktarım esnasında ortaya çıkabilecek eklemelere, azaltmalara ve yanılmalara karşı bir bilinç oluşturmak üzere ortaya çıkmıştır. Bunun yanında bir kısım çekinceler de rivâyet etmekten veya rivâyetin kendisinden değil, nakletmek için uygun şartların oluşmadığı harici unsurlardan kaynaklanmıştır. Son olarak hadis rivâyetini azaltan diğer bir unsur, râvilerin bu konuda takip ettiği yöntem ve tarzla ilgilidir.
Conformational Stability of 3-aminopropionitrile: DFT and Ab initio Calculations
Authors: Al-Msiedeen Ashraf M.
Published: June 2024

Many conformers of 3-aminopropionitrile are known. Due to the biomedical importance of 3-aminopropionitrile a full investigation of structural, vibrational, and other associated properties of all possible conformers was performed. The geometrical structures, relative stability, and vibrational frequencies of the gauche and trans 3-aminopropionitrile conformers have been studied using ab initio (CCSD/6-311+G(d,p)) and DFT (B3LYP and M06 functionals at 6-311+G(d,p) and aug-cc-pVDZ basis set) calculations. The conformational and vibrational studies of 3-aminopropionitrile molecule were presented here are in very good interpretation of the calculated data compared with very poor interpretation in previous studies. The results showed that the gauche 2 conformer is more stable by 0.19 kcal/mol than gauche 1, outlined as enthalpy change ΔH between the conformers, at CCSD/6-311+G(d,p). Additionally, the population analysis shows that the gauche conformers are more prevalent than the trans conformers in the gas phase, present at 72.8%, with gauche 2 being the dominating gauche conformer at 40.1%. These results are in good agreement with earlier experimental and theoretical conclusions. All minima conformers’ thermodynamic characteristics have also been studied. The relevant bond lengths, bond angles, and dihedral angles were calculated at a different level of theory for all possible conformers. The geometrical outcomes of the conformers agree very well with the previous experimental results. Electrostatic potential surface (ESP) has been used to interpret the structure-activity relationship. The atomic charges are examined, together with the energy difference between HOMO (Highest Occupied Molecular Orbital) and LUMO (Lowest Unoccupied Molecular Orbital). Additionally, the HOMO-LUMO energy gap and other relevant molecular properties are computed. The most stable conformers’ stabilization energy has been determined by the Natural Bond Orbital (NBO) analysis.
Preparation, Structures, Photoluminescence and Semiconductive Properties of Two New Lanthanide Mercury Materials with a 3-D Framework Structure
Authors: Liu Hao-Dong , Shao Xi-Yu , Xu Yu-Yue , Chen Wen-Tong , Liu Cheng , Dai Sheng-Ping , Pan Chang-Wang
Published: June 2024

Two new lanthanide mercury materials, [Gd(IA)3(H3O)2Hg3Br6]nCl2n (1) and [La(IA)3(H3O)2Hg3Br6]nCl2n (2) (IA = isonicotinic anion), have been prepared under solvothermal conditions and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction techniques. They are isomorphic and characterized by a three-dimensional (3-D) framework structure. The lanthanide ions are bound by eight oxygen atoms to exhibit a square antiprismatic geometry. The solid-state photoluminescence experiment discovers that compound 1 shows a strong emission in the red region. Compound 1 possesses CIE (Commission Internationale de I’Éclairage) chromaticity coordinates of 0.7347 and 0.2653. Its CCT (correlated color temperature) is 6514 K. Compound 2 displays yellow photoluminescence and it has CIE chromaticity coordinates of 0.4411 and 0.5151. The CCT of compound 2 is 3633 K. Solid-state UV/Vis diffuse reflectance spectra revealed that their semiconductor band gaps are 2.16 eV and 2.85 eV, respectively.
Synthesis of Bifunctional Amine-Squaramide Organocatalysts Derived from 3-((Dimethylamino) methylene)camphor
Authors: Ciber Luka , Brodnik Helena , Požgan Franc , Svete Jurij , Štefane Bogdan , Grošelj Uroš
Published: June 2024

Four bifunctional, noncovalent amine-squaramide organocatalysts were prepared from camphor in five steps. The stereochemistry of the prepared catalysts was thoroughly analyzed using various spectroscopic techniques. Their organocatalytic activity was investigated in the Michael addition of acetylacetone to trans-β-nitrostyrene. The addition product was formed in complete conversion and with an enantioselectivity of up to 77% ee. In the reactions catalyzed by the 2-exo-3-endo catalysts, the major (S)-enantiomer was formed, whereas in the presence of 2-endo-3-endo catalysts, the (R)-enantiomer was formed as the major product.
Installing FIJI and SynBot (Mac Version) v1
Authors: T Savage Justin
Published: June 2024

Video instructions for installing FIJI and the software needed for SynBot on MacOS.
Developments in ultrasonic and eddy current testing in the 1970s and 1980s with emphasis on the requirements of the UK nuclear power industry
Authors: Wooldridge A B
Published: June 2024

The 1970s and 1980s marked a significant period of advancement in non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques, particularly ultrasonic testing (UT) and eddy current testing (ET). Some of the strongest drivers for this were the needs of the civil nuclear power industry. This paper explores
the historical developments during this era, highlighting the challenges faced by the nuclear industry and the subsequent innovations that emerged. The paper concentrates on technical achievements of the Central Electricity Generating Board (CEGB) and the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA)
in the UK, but also mentions the significant contributions from the improved regulatory framework, validation and certification, and collaborative efforts between industry and research institutions. This paper was written to mark the 60th Annual Conference of the British Institute of Non-Destructive
Testing (BINDT) and mentions the role of the Institute???s Past Presidents where appropriate.
Military policy in the Arctic of the administration of J. Biden
Authors: Batyuk Vladimir
Published: June 2024

Climatic changes in the Arctic are increasing the economic importance of this region. This circumstance was also noted in the policy documents of the administration of J. Biden – such as the US Defense Strategy or the US National Strategy for the Arctic region. However, according to American military experts, the balance of power in the region is not changing in favor of the United States and its NATO allies. In recent years, according to American estimates, Moscow has seriously strengthened its military-technical potential in the Arctic. Washington is particularly concerned about the overwhelming superiority of the Russian side in the icebreaking fleet.
Iceland: from «The Atlantic Hermit» to «The Arctic Gates»?
Authors: Belukhin Nikita
Published: June 2024

The article deals with Iceland's contemporary foreign policy, focusing on its increased military strategic value for both the US, NATO and the EU after 2014. The historical conditions of Iceland's current identity in world politics, on the one hand, define its propensity for isolation and adopting special approaches different from the allies and promoting peace initiatives in the Arctic, and, on the other hand, its continued reliance on transatlantic solidarity, given Iceland's importance for the security of the USA and Europe. At the same time, despite Iceland's increased strategic value for controlling the Arctic space, the U.S. has no plans to reestablish a permanent military presence on Iceland as of early 2024, but rather uses strategic military visits to the country to signal its readiness to deter Russia. The main expression of Iceland's continued special foreign policy identity can be seen in the work of the Arctic Circle forum, which is one of the main achievements of Icelandic diplomacy. But at the same time this very achievement makes close foreign policy coordination between Iceland and the EU on Arctic politics unlikely. Iceland's current strategic value in the context of growing great power rivalry, despite its lack of armed forces, lies mainly in its geographical position, which makes it possible to strengthen monitoring and surveillance of the Arctic and North Atlantic spaces, thus realizing the concept of «deterrence by detection», which is technically accessible even to small NATO and EU countries.
The Conflict Potential of the Arctic: Myth or Reality?
Authors: Gudev Pavel
Published: June 2024

The paper examines the dialectic of interstate relations in the Arctic. It is shown that this process has always been characterized by a certain dualism, which includes both cooperation and confrontation. On the one hand, a unique interaction has been established in the Arctic region, concerning not only scientific research, but also specifically applied issues related to ensuring the safety of navigation, protecting the marine environment, and regulating the catch of aquatic biological resources. On the other hand, there have been and remain unresolved disputes regarding the delimitation of maritime spaces, the imposition of claims regarding the definition of the outer limits of the continental shelf, and the legal status of shipping routes. In recent years, the Russian Federation has faced the fact that the level of interstate cooperation has actually been frozen here, and the Arctic is turning into a zone of confrontation, as in the Cold War era. However, despite the fundamental change in circumstances, these two trends – cooperation and confrontation – will persist here, with the only difference that the former will temporarily prevail over the latter.
India and the Arctic: searching partners for sustainable development
Authors: Kupriyanov Alexey V.
Published: June 2024

The article is devoted to the analysis of the transformation of Indian Arctic policy. The author points out that the active phase of the policy began in 2007, and identifies three main drivers: science, geopolitical and economic issues. Indian expert and scholars formed a conceptual framework that made it possible to justify the possible Indian expansion to the region, and the Indian leadership started the discussion and subsequent adoption of a new Arctic policy in 2022.
US Economy: Long-term trends of development and challenges
Authors: Supyan Victor
Published: June 2024

During first decade of 21st Century it is getting more and more unclear it the USA will succeed to preserve their leading positions in the world economy. The article aims to show the evolution of the leading economic and technological indicators of the USA in the world economy. It is demonstrated that the US still keep their leading positions among most developed countries of the world, especially in such areas as labor productivity, personal incomes and research and development. The same time it is quite clear that the USA meet serious challenges in different areas of economic and social development. It concerns the prospects of US place in a world ranking by GDP (by PPP), the problem of social and income inequality, migration problem, the problem of inefficient and obsolete economic infrastructure. The US Administration has approved several laws aimed to overcome and to mitigate current and future acute challenges.
On the study of one way to detect anomalous program execution
Authors: Kosolapov Yury V. , Pavlova Tatjyana A.
Published: June 2024

Developing more accurate and adaptive methods for detecting malicious code is a critical challenge in the context of constantly evolving cybersecurity threats. This requires constant attention to new vulnerabilities and attack methods, as well as the search for innovative approaches to detecting and preventing cyber threats. The paper examines an algorithm for detecting the execution of malicious code in the process of a protected program. This algorithm is based on a previously proposed approach, when the legitimate execution of a protected program is described by a profile of differences in the return addresses of called functions, also called a distance profile. A concept has been introduced called positional distance, which is determined by the difference between the call numbers in the program trace. The main change was the ability to add to the profile the distances between the return addresses of not only neighboring functions, but also several previous ones with a given positional distance. In addition to modifying the detection algorithm, the work developed a tool for automating the construction of a distance profile and experimentally studied the dependence of the probability of false detection of an atypical distance on the training duration for four well-known browsers. Experiments confirm that with a slight increase in verification time, the number of atypical distances detected by the proposed algorithm can be significantly less than the number of atypical distances detected by the basic algorithm. However, it should be noted that the effect of the transition from the basic algorithm to the proposed one, as the results showed, depends on the characteristics of the specific program being protected. The study highlights the importance of continually improving malware detection techniques to adapt them to changing threats and software operating conditions. As a result, this will ensure more reliable protection of information and systems from cyber attacks and other cyber threats.
Federalismo y coordinación de políticas públicas en Argentina. El Consejo Federal de Discapacidad
Authors: Blogna Tistuzza Sergio Hernán
Published: June 2024

Argentina se organiza en base a un federalismo plural centralizado. A fines del siglo XX, las reformas implementadas produjeron una metamorfosis del Estado, caracterizada por una descentralización administrativa pero no financiera, en donde las provincias debieron asumir nuevas responsabilidades sin recibir mayores recursos. En este esquema, los consejos federales adquieren relevancia como instrumentos de coordinación intergubernamental entre los diferentes niveles de gobierno. En este caso, durante el año 2022, se detectó que lejos de un perfil resolutivo, el Consejo Federal de Discapacidad concentró su función en el relevamiento de la normativa en cada jurisdicción y en el intercambio de solicitudes y reclamos, generalmente desde el ámbito subnacional hacia el nacional.
Association between Internet Addiction and Dietary Habits among Omani Junior College Students
Authors: Joseph Mickael A , Natarajan Jansirani , Al-Hinai Huda
Published: June 2024

Objectives: To investigate the association between internet addiction and dietary habits among Omani junior college students. Methods: In this cross-sectional study at Sultan Qaboos University, 377 junior college students were surveyed in November 2020 using demographic data, the Compulsive Internet Use Scale, and a dietary habits questionnaire. Chi-square cross-tabulation analyses explored the relationship between internet addiction and dietary habits. Results: Overall, 59.9% of junior college students were identified as having an internet addiction. Within this group, 62.8% reported reduced meal sizes and 54.4% reported a decrease in appetite. There was a statistically significant difference in both meal size (X2=30.528, p<0.001) and appetite changes (X2=28.731, p<0.001) among student with different levels of internet addiction. These results suggest a possible link between internet addiction and altered dietary habits among this population. Conclusion: This study highlights the need for strategies that encourage healthy living behaviors and raise awareness about the adverse effects of internet addiction.
Keywords: Internet addiction disorder; diet; Students; appetite; Oman
Inclusion Body Myositis
Authors: Al Sharji Marwa , Al Busaidi Salim , Al Jahdhami Suad , Jawa Zabah , Farhan Hatem , Al Alawi Abdullah M
Published: June 2024

Inclusion body myositis (IBM) is a rare progressive myopathy affecting individuals older than 50 years. It is associated with significant morbidity by restricting the patient's mobility and it has a relatively low mortality risk with respiratory muscles involvement. Muscle biopsy is the gold standard method for diagnosis. We report a 72-year-old female patient who was admitted to a tertiary care hospital in Muscat, Oman, in 2023 with progressive weakness of lower limbs. Various diagnostic tests were performed and the patient was subsequently diagnosed with IBM. The patient was treated with methylprednisolone, immunoglobulins, rituximab and prednisolone; this resulted in moderate clinical improvement. This case highlights the intricate nature of the diagnostic journey, as diagnosing IBM remains a challenge in clinical practice, requiring a high degree of suspicion and precise application of available diagnostic tools with the guidance of a collaborative multidisciplinary approach in investigating and providing patient care. This case report contributes valuable insights to the understanding of this complex myopathy, facilitating more accurate diagnosis and enhancing patient care strategies.
Study of the Workability of Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) Using Experimental Methods and Artificial Neural Networks (ANN)
Authors: Mezidi Amar , Serikma Mourad , Merabti Salem
Published: June 2024

The self-compacting concrete (SCC) flows under its weight and does not require external vibration for compaction. However, its formulation requires careful calculation of its constituents. Three methods are considered: the first is an empirical method represented by an approach based on mortar optimization, a solution proposed by Japanese researchers who originally introduced the concept of self-compacting concrete; the second is a graphical method by Dreux-Gorisse used for ordinary concrete, which optimizes the composition of the aggregate skeleton by selecting fractions without additives and superplasticizers; and the third is a statistical method that we developed using an approach based on Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) built from a database from previous research projects. The objective is to characterize workability through an ANN model and compare it with experimental methods. Therefore, we focused on the slump flow, L-box, and sieve stability segregation tests.
Transformando vidas con soluciones digitales innovadoras. Laboratorio de Innovación Digital de la OGTIC y sus aportes a la población dominicana
Authors: Castro Reyes Indhira
Published: June 2024

Las personas representan las sociedades y son el núcleo para el desarrollo económico de un país, por ello su calidad de vida debe ser una de las prioridades de cada Gobierno.
Amigos y enemigos de la conversación
Authors: Souffez Marie-France
Published: June 2024

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"Ya se ha mujerao"
Authors: Harman Lucy
Published: June 2024

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Sanal Cemaatlerin Var Olma Mücadelesi: R/Place Örneği
Authors: Fidan Baritci Zühal , Kahraman İbrahim
Published: June 2024

Sanal cemaatler, sahip oldukları esnek ve etkileşim odaklı yapılarıyla çok sayıda insanı çeşitli ortak paydalarda bir araya getirmektedir. İnsanların hangi arzu ve amaçlar etrafında bir araya geldiklerine ve diğer sanal cemaatlerle kurdukları etkileşimlere açıklama getirebilmek amacıyla gerçekleştirilen bu çalışmada, Reddit platformunda ikinci kez gerçekleştirilen r/place etkinliği vaka olarak belirlenerek analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma, bireysel internet kullanıcıları ve topluluklar tarafından yoğun ilgi gören r/place’in analiz edilmesi nedeniyle önemlidir. Etkinliğin dijital tuvalinde yer alan her bir görseli ve topluluğu analiz etmek teknik ve zamansal açıdan mümkün olmadığı için etkileşimin yoğun olduğu 5 bölge belirlenerek incelenmiştir. Analizler sonucunda r/place 2022 etkinliğine katılan sanal cemaatlerin daha çok milli ve kültürel değerler etrafında bir araya geldikleri ve etkileşim kurdukları, ayrıca Twitch yayıncılarının öncü roller üstlenerek sanal cemaatler arasında uzlaşı ve çatışmalara sebep oldukları gözlemlenmiştir.
Çevrimiçi Kumarın Sosyal Medyada Tehlikeli Yükselişi: YouTube Videoları Üzerine Bir İnceleme
Authors: İli Burak
Published: June 2024

Mobil cihazların, internetin ve sosyal medya ağlarının kullanımının artması, çevrimiçi kumar faaliyetlerinin sosyal medyada yaygınlaşmasına olanak tanımıştır. Bu araştırma, günümüzde çevrimiçi kumarın sosyal medya ağlarındaki yükselişini özellikle YouTube platformu bağlamında ele almaktadır. YouTube’un neredeyse her yaştan geniş bir kullanıcı kitlesine sahip olması, kumar şirketlerinin dikkatini çekmektedir. Ayrıca YouTube’daki denetim eksikliği sorunu ve içerik politikaları, kullanıcıların çeşitli kumar içeriklerine ve reklamlarına maruz kalmalarına neden olmaktadır. Bu durum, çevrimiçi kumarın toplumlar ve bireyler üzerinde etkili olabilecek olumsuz sonuçları beraberinde getirebilmektedir. Mevcut araştırma, çevrimiçi kumarın giderek artan bir sorun haline gelmesine dikkat çekmek ve bu olgunun özellikle sosyal medya ağlarında ortaya çıkardığı tehditlere karşı çözüm önerileri sunmayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu kapsamda, nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden fenomenolojik desen kullanmış ve örneklem olarak seçilen YouTube platformundaki çevrimiçi kumar videoları betimsel olarak analiz edilmiştir. Ayrıca, çevrimiçi kumar araştırmalarını incelemek için Scopus veri tabanından yararlanılmış, araştırmalarda sıkça kullanılan anahtar kelimeler ve yıllara göre dağılımlar incelenerek mevcut ve gelecekteki araştırmalara yönelik çıkarımlarda bulunulmuştur. Araştırmadan elde edilen veriler doğrultusunda, YouTube’un bir reklam ve pazarlama aracı kumar siteleri tarafından kullanılmasının yanı sıra başta çocuklar ve gençler olmak üzere bu video içeriklerinin kullanıcılar üzerinde tehditler ve olumsuz sonuçlar doğurabileceği sonuçlarına ulaşılmıştır.
Peran PMKS Perempuan dan Difabel Dinas Sosial dalam Penanggulangan Gepeng di Kabupaten Jember
Authors: Salsabila Malikal Balqis , Suharsono Agus , Negoro Abul Haris Suryo
Published: June 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan peran bidang PMKS Perempuan dan Difabel dalam mengatasi gelandangan pengemis,serta untuk mengetahui faktor pendukung dan penghambat bidang PMKS Perempuan dan Difabel dalam menanggulangi Gelandangan Pengemis.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa bidang PMKS Perempuan dan Difabel Dinas Sosial Jember sudah menjalankan perannya sebagai motivator,komunikator dan fasilitator. Faktor pendukung Bidang PMKS Perempuan dan Difabel Dinas Sosial Jember dalam menanggulangi permasalahan gelandangan dan pengemis adalah sikap masyarakat yang tidak memberikan bantuan apapun kepada para gelandangan dan pengemis dijalan serta laporan masyarakat tentang lokasi keberadaan gelandangan dan pengemis yang ada dijalanan,sehingga dapat segera ditertibkan. Sedangkan faktor penghambat Bidang PMKS Perempuan dan Perempuan Dinas Sosial Jember dalam menanggulangi permasalahan gelandangan dan pengemis adalah Mindset para gelandangan dan pengemis bahwa mencari uang tidak perlu bersusah payah, cukup menjadi peminta- minta saja, masih ada masyarakat yang memberikan bantuan kepada para gelandangan dan pengemis di jalan, serta belum adanya aturan dan sanksi yang tegas dari Pemerintah Daerah Jember tentang keberadaan dan pengemis ini.
Implementation of the Program Kartu Usaha Perempuan Mandiri (KURMA) in Prambon Sub-district, Sidoarjo Regency in 2022
Authors: Krisnawati Liony Krisnawati , Boedijono Boedijono , Anwar Anwar
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan implementasi program Kartu Usaha Perempuan Mandiri (KURMA) tahun 2022 di Kecamatan Prambon Kabupaten Sidoarjo. Metode penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian ini berdasarkan model implementasi variabel komunikasi George C. Edward III menunjukkan bahwa informasi sudah tersalurkan kepada pelaksana dan kelompok sasaran. Namun, kejelasan hasil penilaian seleksi dari Dinas Koperasi dan Usaha Mikro Kabupaten Sidoarjo belum disampaikan secara transparan kepada kelompok sasaran. Variabel sumber daya, terutama sumber daya manusia, telah terpenuhi di setiap daerah, dan sumber daya anggaran untuk bantuan modal terealisasi sebesar 81,22 persen. Dari sisi struktur birokrasi, dalam menjalankan tugasnya masing-masing pelaksana menyesuaikan dengan petunjuk pelaksanaan yang berlaku dan pada aspek fragmentasi pelaksanaan program KURMA, Kecamatan Prambon terbagi menjadi empat bagian.
Exhausted…
Authors: Abrams Ruth
Published: June 2024

This short commentary which acts as a radical, vulnerable selfie, reflects on Millennial notions of manifestation, leaning in and Girlbossing. In doing so, this selfie critically engages with how these concepts have come to organise the female protagonist of our times. By applying principles of ‘writing differently’, readers are taken on a reflective, vulnerable journey. In doing so the contribution of this article is co-constructed: you are invited to reflect on your own toxic webs of organising and may indeed feel exhausted by the end. Insights are framed inside of contemporary cultural references, positioning this text as a hybrid of academic prose that sits outside of traditional academic writing.
Senderos de otoño: el exilio de Ana Montenegro en la Federación Internacional Democrática de Mujeres (1964-1979)
Authors: Flôres Fernanda Lédo
Published: June 2024

Ana Montenegro fue una activista brasileña nominada al Premio Nobel de la Paz en 2005. Afiliada al Partido Comunista de Brasil desde 1945, fue candidata a diputada de estado en 1946 y comenzó su trabajo en la prensa comunista y de mujeres en 1947. Escribió para los periódicos O Momento, O Momento Feminino, Imprensa Popular y Novos Rumos hasta 1964, cuando, por sus actuaciones políticas, fue acusada por el gobierno militar de actividades subversivas. Gracias a una red de solidaridad intelectual femenina internacional, consiguió salir de Brasil y exiliarse en Alemania del Este, donde trabajó para la Federación Internacional Democrática de Mujeres. Este artículo pretende evidenciar el trabajo realizado por Ana Montenegro durante su exilio, así como analizar toda esta red de prensa femenina que actuó desde la década de 1940, haciendo circular ideales contrarios al imperialismo norteamericano y a los regímenes dictatoriales implementados en América Latina.
ANALYSIS OF THE LEGAL PROVISION OF ISLAM AND THE MECHANISM OF LIFE INSURANCE
Authors: Kamaluddin Imam , Nisak Radhiyatun
Published: June 2024

Islamic life insurance is a rapidly growing economic product in the Islamic economic environment. Although there are regulations and fatwas that regulate the mechanism and law of Islamic life insurance, scholars still have differing opinions about its permissibility. This paper aims to analyze Islamic fiqh about the law and mechanism of Islamic life insurance. The research method used is qualitative research with an empirical juridical approach. The analysis results show two main views among scholars regarding the permissibility of Islamic life insurance. Opinions allowing sharia life insurance refer to the principles of sharia and see it as a means of protection that can benefit the community. On the other hand, some opinions reject Islamic life insurance because it is considered to violate the fundamental principles of Islam, such as belief in God's destiny and avoidance of the elements of usury, gharar, and maisir. In the Indonesian context, the National Sharia Council (DSN) of MUI has issued fatwas and regulations related to the mechanism and law of Islamic life insurance. This fatwa is a solution to the two views of fiqh scholars and follows the principles of maqasid sharia.
ANALYSIS OF PRIORITY BANKING OFFICER (PBO) MARKETING STRATEGY IN INCREASING THE NUMBER OF PRIORITY CUSTOMERS VIEWED FROM A MAQASHID SYARIAH PERSPECTIVE: BANK SUMUT KC SYARIAH PADANGSIDIMPUAN
Authors: Rambe Jelita Handayani , Imsar Imsar , Anggraini Tuti
Published: June 2024

Maintaining the excellence of PT Bank Sumut KC Syariah Padangsidimpuan requires an effective marketing strategy to be implemented in order to realize a competitive advantage and achieve predetermined targets in the marketing process. Bank Sumut KC Syariah Padangsidimpuan certainly has goals and strategies with Sharia-based purposes (Maqashid Sharia) or is more than merely material. In this context, the target in question is Priority Customers. This writing analyzes the Priority Banking Officer's marketing strategy for increasing the number of priority customers at PT. Bank Sumut KC Syariah Padangsidimpuan is reviewed from a Maqashid Syariah perspective. The research method used is descriptive-qualitative. The data collection techniques in this research were observation, interviews, documentation, and literature. Moreover, researchers used descriptive analysis techniques. The result of this writing is that PT. Bank Sumut KC Syariah Padangsidimpuan, in implementing marketing strategies to increase the number of customers, applies the Marketing Mix 7P component. Marketing Mix is a tool for marketers consisting of various marketing program elements (product, price, promotion, place, people, process, and physical evidence) that must be considered to implement the determined marketing strategy. Bank Sumut KC Syariah Padangsidimpuan, in carrying out the marketing mix strategy, contains Maqashid Syariah principles containing sharia values ​​that are by sharia objectives (Maqashid Syariah). The marketing mix aspect (product, price, promotion, place, people, processes, and physical evidence) contains sharia values ​​by the 5 principles of maqashid sharia (sharia goals), namely protecting religion, soul, will, descendants, and property.
Effect of resin amount on the damping properties of polymer concrete
Authors: Ulu Arif
Published: June 2024

In the construction and infrastructure sector, efforts are being made to find faster and more efficient materials. Polymer concrete (PC) challenges traditional concrete with its fast setting, durability and abrasion resistance. While studies on PC strength are abundant in the literature, studies on the effects of resin amount on damping capacity are fewer than mechanical performance. In this paper, the effect of resin proportion on damping capacity is investigated by modal tests. PC mixtures in the production with different resin proportions (11‒19%) were poured into molds of 10x25x500 mm, using aggregates of up to 3.15 mm in size. After 14 days, the natural frequency and damping ratios of the specimens up to 1000 Hz were determined in modal tests. While the damping ratio (DR) decreased in resin contents up to 17%, the results of the specimens with 19% resin ratio increased. However, when the products with the same resin ratio are analyzed, the random distribution of the aggregate affects the damping capacity. The main reason of negative correlation between resin amount and DR is the filler amount in the mixture. Because of the production consistency, fluidization of all the mixtures is prevented by adding fillers. Therefore, the impact of the resin amount on DR is limited or even negative. Besides that, to compare measurement results finite element method (FEM) analyzes are conducted. It can be said that the natural frequencies are not suited well especially in high frequency ranges due to frequency dependent properties (visco-elastic) of PC.
From ruins to reconstruction: Harnessing text-to-image AI for restoring historical architectures
Authors: Arzomand Kawsar , Rustell Michael , Kalganova Tatiana
Published: June 2024

The preservation of cultural heritage has become increasingly important in the face of conflicts and natural disasters that threaten historical sites worldwide. This study explores the application of artificial intelligence (AI), specifically text-to-image generation technologies, in reconstructing heritage sites damaged by these adversities. Utilising detailed textual descriptions and historical records, this study employed AI to produce accurate visual representations of damaged heritage sites, bridging the gap between traditional documentation and modern digital reconstruction methods. This approach not only enhances the architectural design process across various disciplines but also initiates a paradigm shift towards more dynamic, intuitive, and efficient heritage conservation practices. The methodology integrates data collection, iterative AI-generated image production, expert review, and comparative analysis against historical data to evaluate reconstruction accuracy and authenticity. By integrating AI with traditional preservation practices, this study advocates a balanced approach to conserving cultural legacies, ensuring their preservation and revitalisation for future generations. Preliminary findings suggest that AI-generated imagery holds significant promise for enhancing digital heritage preservation by offering novel approaches for visualising and understanding historical sites. These findings also highlight the need to address ethical, technical, and collaborative challenges to enhance the precision, reliability, and applicability of AI technologies in the field of cultural heritage. This study contributes to digital humanities and archaeological conservation, demonstrating AI's potential to support and complement traditional heritage preservation methods and suggests a pathway for substantial methodological evolution in the field.
Formation and Achievement of the "Vision of the Future of Education and Science of Ukraine": the Role of University Libraries
Authors: Kolesnykova Tetiana
Published: June 2024

In the context of the activities of university libraries in Ukraine, the following concepts are considered: vision and mission, ultimate goal, strategy, strategic goals, and operational goals. To contribute to the formation and achievement of the "Vision of the Future of Education and Science of Ukraine", it is proposed to consider the integration of libraries into the international educational and scientific space as a process of mutual convergence and interaction in several directions. Firstly, the formation of competence profiles of university librarians in the field of information support for distance education, scientific communication and open access, and research data management. Second, the preservation of historical and cultural documentary heritage through the creation of digital collections. Third, the adoption and support of Open Educational Resources.
Vineyard age-specific cohorts display similar climate x esca relationships but suggest hidden drivers in younger vineyards
Authors: Dewasme Coralie , Azevedo Wander , Gambetta Gregory
Published: June 2024

Esca is a grapevine disease with a unique visual impact. Plants exhibit leaf necrosis with a tiger-striped pattern, sometimes dramatically apoplectic. Together with the variability in leaf symptom expression from one season to the next, esca is conspicuously visible to vine growers, amplifying their perception of its propagation. A global increase in esca incidence has been observed in the first 10–15 years of this century, making esca one of the major causes of vine mortality and vineyard decline. Research has improved the understanding of this complex disease with symptoms caused by a combination of distinct pathogens in association or succession, as well as by structural and physiological changes. The multifactorial complexity of esca has made understanding the disease challenging. Among the factors environment plays a critical role. Climate change could be contributing to the observed growth in esca incidence, and if true, could continue to exacerbate the disease in the future. This study builds upon an extensive surveying effort carried out by annually monitoring ~57,000 vines across 12 estates in the Bordeaux region for 9 years. We integrated this extensive regional esca incidence database with localised daily weather data to quantify the impact of climatic and pedoclimatic factors on esca incidence. The study confirmed that factors previously explored such as the amount of precipitation early in the season and temperature dynamics later in the season have a clear relationship to disease incidence, but also highlights an important change in disease behaviour in plots planted in the last 10–15 years. Isolating the effect of age of the plots uncovered disease patterns that suggest hidden drivers unrelated to climate which could possibly include changes in propagated vines and/or management techniques.