bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Methods Used to Calculate the Sediment Retained by Check Dams in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir
Authors: Pandit Dr. Bashir Ahmad
Published: January 2024

Abstract: To determine the effectiveness of sediment check dams or the sediment yields of their basins, it is necessary to know how much silt has been captured during the dams' lifespan. The techniques used to determine the amount of sediment captured by check dams are crucial to comprehending these problems. The accuracy of the many methods that various authors have proposed to measure the volume of retained sediment has not yet been determined and is now under debate. To assess the accuracy and precision of the most widely used techniques (topographic: Digital Terrain Models (DTMs), trapezoids, and sections approaches; geometric: prism, pyramid, and geometric; estimating the volume of silt retained by check dams, we compare them.
Phenotypic plasticity and stability of the size and number of adventitious roots of the climbing vine Monstera dubia Kunth (Engler & Krauze), Araceae
Authors:   Coiba Scientific Station -COIBA-AIP, Gustavo Lara Street, Bldg.145B, City of Knowledge, Panama, Garrido-Pérez Edgardo I. ,   Asociació Americanistes de Catalunya, Calle Aragó 565, bajos, Barcelona, Spain
Published: January 2024

Some 30% of Tropical Rainforests‟ plant species use roots for anchoring on trees, yet such root-bark interactions remain poorly studied. Hypothetically, bark-surface micro-sites differently offer resources to Monstera dubia roots altering roots‟ dry weight, length and number. I studied N=12 juvenile Monstera dubia individuals growing upon Anacardium excelsum while classifying Anacardium excelsum‟s bark micro-sites into plates, fissures, juxtapositions, sub-plates, and sub-juxtapositions. Since Monstera dubia grows as a series of segments from the ground to the canopy, I determined the relative age of Monstera dubia segments from the youngest to the oldest to explore age-related changes of roots‟ size and number. No Monstera dubia individual had enough segments for single-genotype tests of plasticity in response to micro-sites. Therefore, I ran Dunn‟s tests for classifying all Monstera dubia individuals having similar root weights (groups a-b), and lengths (groups a‟, b‟, and c‟). Segment-age had no-effect on the length and number of roots per segment (Linear regressions, p>0.35), and poorly explains root‟s weight (p<0.0001, r2=0.05). Heavier segments and inter-nodes had more roots than lighter segments (p<0.0001) but such a trend is weak (r2=0.24 for segment‟s weight; r2=0.08 for inter-node‟s weight). The same was valid for root length vs inter-node‟s weight (r2=0.06, p<0.0001), and for number of roots per segment vs inter-node‟s weight (r2=0.18, p<0.0001). For all Monstera dubia individuals, roots into host‟s fissures were lighter than in juxtapositions, sub-plates and sub-juxtapositions (KW, p<0.0001), and shorter than in all other micro-sites (KW; p<0.001). The later also occurred for groups a (p<0.001) and a‟ (p<0.0005), while roots into sub-juxtapositions were larger than in other micro-sites for group b‟ (p<0.005). Root numbers were similar on both left and right sides along M.dubia‟s body. All these suggest that root‟s size phenotypic plasticity, besides the stability of roots‟ number, evolved as part of one single anchoring strategy contributing to Monstera dubia‟s fitness.
Improvement of gluing parameters in Edge Glued Panels
Authors: Lanhe Dante Guilherme , Israel Charles Leonardo
Published: January 2024

Faced with the need for innovation and waste reduction that the market demands, the high consumption of adhesive in the furniture industry led to the need and interest in studying ways to reduce this consumption, through changes in the bonding process without compromising the mechanical properties of the bonded material. The collage is carried out to form Edge Glued Panels of Pinus taeda (loblolly pine), using PolyVinyl Acetate adhesive with an average weight of 205 g/m². If lower weights are used, using the current application method (roller), mechanical strength problems begin to arise. The objective of this work was to study the feasibility of applying glue by another method (spray) with weights and, consequently, shorter pressing times, to evaluate the conservation of the mechanical properties of the panels through shear and traction tests. For that, samples were made according to the standards with the current situation of bonding (weight of 205 g/m² and pressing time of 80 s), to obtain reference results in the tests, and in the proposed situations (adhesive weights of 125 g/m² and 80 g/m² and pressing times of 70 s and 75 s), in an attempt to reach the established reference values. Regarding the results, it was feasible to conclude that the current method could be replaced by the proposed one, using the spray together with an adhesive weight of 125 g/m² and pressing times of 75 s and 70 s, with no statistically significant difference for the current method
Influence of the size of the upper ring on the stressed state of the ribbed-ring metal dome
Authors: Lebed Evgeny V.
Published: January 2024

Studies of several metal ribbed-ring large-span domes on computer models have been carried out. All elements of the dome frames are made of steel I-beams. The dome frames have the same number of ribs and rings, but they have different size of the upper ring. The frame elements cross-sections are oriented normally to the dome surfaces, with the exception of the upper ring. The joints of the frame elements with each other are assumed to be rigid in the normal direction and hinged in the tangential direction. The frames are mounted on support nodes at the level of the lower ring pivotally. All the domes are subjected to the same nodal loads from the weight of the enclosing structures and the weight of snow. The snow load is assumed to be asymmetrical, located only on one side of the dome. Under the combined action of these loads, the dimensions of the upper ring of the domes influence the stress-strain state of their frames. As a result of the research, graphs have been generated representing the stress level in the meridional ribs and in the upper rings of the domes. The conclusion has been made that the stress state of metal dome frames depends on the size of the upper ring. The necessity of increasing the cross-section of the upper ring with an increase in its size has been noted.
Performance of reinforced concrete elements strengthened with carbon fiber CFRP at elevated temperatures
Authors: Alzamili Hadeal H. , Elsheikh Asser M.
Published: January 2024

The importance of the research topic is established by the problems that occur in structural buildings when exposed to fire accidents, where the concrete loses much part of its mechanical properties and therefore becomes out of service. Because reconstruction of damaged buildings has a high financial cost, it is necessary to focus on the restoration of damaged concrete members with performant techniques and proven efficiency in terms of increasing the strength of concrete and its resistance to high temperatures. The authors conduct a numerical investigation on the use of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer sheeting CFRP to restore various structural concrete elements such as beams, columns, and slabs damaged in fire accidents for two types of normal and high-strength concrete, in addition to studying the behavior of concrete after strengthening it with CFRP sheets. The results by showed that load capacity, stiffness index, and absorption energy index have been improved
Anna Karenina’s hypertexts in Chekhov’s works
Authors: Kibalnik Sergey A.
Published: January 2024

The author begins by referencing to his previous demonstration of the hypertextual polemicalness shown by him earlier in relation to Leo Tolstoy’s novel “Anna Karenina”, as well as Chekhov’s stories “The Duel” and the “The Grasshopper”. Similar phenomena is identified in Chekhov’s stories “His Wife”, “Concerning Love” and “The Lady with the Dog”. Additionally, the author perceives a sarcastic crypto-parody of Tolstoy’s novel, in the first of these stories, while in the second and third - Chekhov’s own variations on this plot, played out in the perspective of a lover. Chekhov conducts an artistic experiment in the story “Concerning Love” exploring what would have occurred to the characters in “Anna Karenina” had Alyokhin possessed more similarities to Tolstoy’s Levin than to Vronsky. In the “The Lady with the Dog”, Chekhov outlines the possibility of the lovers overcoming the numerous obstacles that have arisen before them and achieve happiness. It is demonstrated that in writing this story, Chekhov relied heavily on the aesthetics of the “transformation of a person”, present in all Russian classics, from Pushkin to Dostoevsky and Tolstoy (however, the author notes that Chekhov drew from Konstantine Levin’s storyline in Tolstoy’s work, rather than that of Anna Karenina).
Anton Chekhov’s “The Philistines” in terms of literature studies
Authors: Akhmetshin Ruslan B.
Published: January 2024

The goal of the study is to clarify the chronological framework of the so called Sakhalin period of Chekhov’s biography. The analysis of the creation of “The Teacher of Literature” is conducted to achieve it. The fate of the story “The Teacher of Literature” appears to be somewhat confused: the writer adds together “The Philistines” (“Novoe Vremja”, November 28, 1889) and “The Teacher of Literature” (“Russkie Vedomosti”, July 10, 1894). Chekhov used to avoid reiteration in his publications; thus, he dismissed the first title, and the story first appeared in the collection “Novellas and Stories” (the beginning of December, 1894) under the title “The Teacher of Literature”. As if following the writer’s will “The Philistines” was not included into volume 7 of the Completed Works of Chekhov (1974-1982) thus creating the gap effect. Having rejected the dramatic ending of “The Philistines”, Chekhov seemed to have restored it later when writing “The Teacher of Literature”, which originally constituted the second chapter of the modern story. Taking into consideration the ending of “The Philistines” postponed for five years, the story itself can be regarded as a fact of the writer’s biography against the background of the epistolary evidence and can reveal the writer’s mood before his trip to Sakhalin Island. Thus, the speculations over the story’s ideas can be related to the issue concerning the genre of the book “Sakhalin Island”.
Anton P. Chekhov and Mikhail A. Bulgakov: Chekhov’s trace in “The Master and Margarita”
Authors: Sokolov Boris V.
Published: January 2024

The research examines the presence of A.P. Chekhov’s works in M.A. Bulgakov’s novel “The Master and Margarita”. It is established that Bulgakov drew inspiration from Chekhov’s principles, particularly those outlined in Chekhov’s “Autobiography”, when depicting medical events in his novel. This is evident, for example, in the poisoning episode involving the main characters. It is demonstrated that Chekhov’s story “The Black Monk” greatly influenced the creation of the main and supporting characters in “The Master and Margaruta”, additionally the climactic Great Ball at Satan’s. Both Chekhov’s story and Bulgakov’s novel offer rational explanations to the characters’ mental disorders; however, these explanations are not exhaustive, allowing room for the mystical elements in the plots.
Media image of the environmentally vulnerable territory: eye-tracking analysis of the impact of the environmental media agenda on youth audiences
Authors: Lobodenko Lidiya K. , Cherednyakova Anna B. , Matveeva Irina Yu. , Kharitonova Olga Yu.
Published: January 2024

Issues of the environmental media agenda are acute in the media space and particularly relevant for the image of environmentally vulnerable territories. The impact of the environmental agenda on youth audiences of these territories is poorly studied, which actualizes the research topic. The purpose of the work is to study the impact of the environmental agenda on the image of the environmentally vulnerable region and youth audiences using eye-tracking technologies aimed at measuring the audience’s unconscious reactions. It is the first time when the topic is studied theoretically and empirically from the standpoint of a cognitive approach and the use of eye-tracking technologies aimed at analyzing the audience’s cognitive and affective reactions to the environmental agenda. It is established that messages of negative content, such as air pollution, waste management, and pollution of water bodies, predominate (74%) among the selected issues of the environmental agenda. These data are consistent with the results of eye-tracking studies, which show that the patterns of the audience attention are concentrated on these issues and a negative attitude is formed towards the territory image. The results obtained will make it possible to adjust the media ecovoice to neutralize conflictogenicity.
Linguistic Analysis of a Literary Text as the Key to its Comprehension: Cognitive and Discoursive Aspect
Authors: Myaksheva Olga V.
Published: January 2024

Structural and semantic linguistics has accumulated colossal experience in the systematization of language units, the relationships between them, has formed a unified view of the language as a complex system. Cognitive and discursive paradigm in linguistics has made it possible to explain linguistic and speech characteristics with the context and attracted the cognitive nature of the linguistic sign as a full-fledged component of analysis. Transferring the idea of anthropocentrism to the figure of the second participant in communication, it came to the conclusion that the last component plays large role in the communicative interaction between addresser - text - addressee, and that the interpretive potential of the text depends on the cognitive abilities of this addressee and his discursive baggage. In the/given article the listed characteristics of the state of modern linguistics made it possible to try to identify an interdependent relationship between the structural and semantic characteristics of language units selected by the author of a literary text from the arsenal of the language and woven into its syntagmatics, and the cognitive and discursive «subtext» that linguistics extracts from the text, which helps expose the author’s intentions more clearly. The material for the analysis made fragments of works by the classical Russian literature authors (I.A. Bunin, I.A. Goncharov, M.M. Prishvin, A.P. Chekhov), structural and semantic analysis was used as a leading method, supplemented with elements of content and discourse analysis. The novelty of the research lies in the desire to make a linguistic analysis of the speech canvas of a literary text in the context of new explanatory «horizons» that have opened up due to the cognitive-discursive paradigm. The study of the linguistic «details» of specific fragments of literary texts has shown that the interpretation of a literary text is based on the characteristics of linguistic units (morphemes, words, word forms, syntactic constructions, CSI, etc.) described in detail within the framework of the structural and semantic paradigm, expanding the view of the contextual environment (in this case - already broad context) allows introduce into the interpretation arguments that depend on the interpreter’s own reading and within his value system.
Functional and Semantic Dominants of the Digital Transmedia Language in the Context of Topical Problems of Intercultural Communication
Authors: Paracchini Laila , Trofimova Galina N.
Published: January 2024

The study is devoted to the identification and systematization within the thematic framework of some key functional and semantic characteristics of the landscape of modern transmedia, a multi-format media space consisting of thematically interconnected media resources reflecting a single event in the fields of online media, social network аnd new media. Having examined examples of special social significance (pandemics) events in Russian and Italian transmedia, the authors come to the conclusion that the language of digital transmedia demonstrates trends of universalization, which contributes to reducing information risks and weakening threats of information confrontation, despite the differences in the functioning of the language systems.
The Stylistics of English Headlines in Promotional Discourse: a Multidimensional Study
Authors: Filyasova Yulia A.
Published: January 2024

The study is relevant due to the needs of studying promotional discourse in terms of effective use of linguistic means for product and service promotion in a competitive market. The aim of this study is to study the stylistic and communicative features of headlines in promotional discourse in the English language. The research material included 2092 headlines from 115 automobile brochures (44 car brands). The research methods include discourse analysis, linguocognitive categorization by semantic and functional criteria, quantitative analysis, and cognitive mapping. As a result of the study, it was found that the headlines contained a wide range of stylistic devices. The most numerous are lexical means - hyperbole, metaphor, epithet, personification, idioms, metonymy, repetition, incorporation, and blends. The figures of speech based on syntactic means - hyperbole, comparison, antithesis, parceling, parallelism, emphasis, inversion, framing, anaphora, chiasm, and pun - occurred less frequently. However, considering the syntactic organization of the headlines with the predicative, imperative, gerundial, attributive and interrogative structures, syntactic means were found dominant due to their wider functionality. Among phonetic devices, alliteration prevailed. The communicative techniques included customization, text navigation, storytelling, informative facts and issues related to driving. The majority of the headlines epitomized a synthesis of various stylistic means whose classification was fulfilled only for the purposes of the linguistic research. The headline length varied within 1-23 words (average 5, median 4, STD 2.75); standard being concise, while creative - more extended. Thematically, the headlines accentuated comfort, emotional commitment to the brands, engine capacity and their low footprint. The obtained results could be used in the practice of teaching English for specific purposes to students specializing in marketing, advertising and public relations.
Life of an idiom - Experimental Research Definition of Actual Corpus of Phraseological Units:
Authors: Budiltseva Marina B. , Novikova Natalia S.
Published: January 2024

The “life” of an idiom, the frequency of its use in speech is limited by the time frame: those elements that were actively used a hundred years ago are gradually disappearing from the lexicon of a modern person. Therefore, it seemed to us relevant and important, both in theoretical and practical aspects, to develop a methodology for identifying only those phraseological units that are used in the live speech of modern native speakers and are necessary for communication in the Russian-speaking environment today. The study was conducted on the material of idioms with somatic components, including the word heart. We emphasize that the object of our analysis were only phraseological units used in oral speech. The work consisted of 2 stages: at the first stage, a general group of phraseological units with a heart component was identified, a component analysis of the dictionary definition of the word heart was carried out, and phrase-forming semes were identified. Each of these semes motivated a certain subgroup of phraseological units with heart component as part of the general group. At the second stage of the study, we conducted a survey of 100 informants belonging to different age groups. Analysis of the results made it possible to single out a group of 25 active speech idioms units that is relevant for a modern native speaker of the language. The proposed methodology is universal, it can be applied to any other group of phraseological units, so it could allow to determine what kind of idiomatic material should be included in the Russian as a foreign language course for active assimilation.
The standards of the foreign defendants notification in the economic disputes resolution
Authors: Mokhova Elena V. , Butakova Iana S.
Published: January 2024

Notification of a foreign defendant is of fundamental importance for the effective realization of the right to a fair trial. At the same time judicial practice identifies controversial issues concerning the assessment of such notification. In the new geopolitical conditions, the situation is complicated by the sanctions imposed by the states, thus reinforcing the relevance of the research. The purpose is to examine the standards of foreign defendants’ notification established in the Russian court practice, as well as to analyze the sanctions impact on the conventional notification mechanisms on the example of one of the high-profile cases. The authors rely on general scientific research methods (analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, dialectical method) and special methods (formal legal, comparative legal). The article concludes that in the Russian court practice a different standard - the so-called standard of effective notification based on evidence of the actual awareness of the party about the foreign proceedings - is formed as a counterbalance to the strictly formal standard of notification. The authors note that the standard of effective notification, fulfilling its useful function, should not lead to unjustified refusal to follow the international conventions on foreign persons notification. These conventions retain their binding effect including exclusive situations where they should be applicable. The authors conclude that it is necessary to clarify both the conditions for effective notification standard application and the requirements for the effective notification standard. The sanctions have affected the application of notification mechanisms: Russian courts recognize a foreign court request to notify a Russian sanctioned person as contrary to public policy in a situation where an anti-suit injunction on a foreign proceeding was previously issued.
Project for the Friendship newspaper of RUDN University. Russian Government Prize for the textbook Theory of State and Law
Authors: Nikitina Valentina S.
Published: January 2024

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The rule of law in the UK: essence and approaches to determination
Authors: Shevchenko Maxim I.
Published: January 2024

The research is focused on the essence of the rule of law as a constitutional and legal principle as the basis of the UK constitution and approaches to its determination. The rule of law, being a general legal principle, which has been developed in various legal concepts, including the British rule of law, the German rechtsstaat, the French etat de droit, at the present stage has become one of the fundamental constitutional and legal characteristics, both at the national and supranational level. National concepts of the rule of law, having certain differences and peculiarities, are essentially aimed at achieving similar goals. However, their substantive content is formed on the basis of existing features of specific national legal orders. One of the earliest and most developed in terms of constitutional and legal theory and practice is the UK approach to the rule of law. However, the question of its determining remains relevant at the present stage. The object is the concept of the rule of law developed in the UK, the subject is its specific features and manifestations, as well as approaches to its determination in British legal doctrine and practice. The purpose is to explore the issue of determination of the rule of law in the UK and to form a comprehensive approach to understanding its essence. The methodological basis of the research is constituted by 1) dialectical method, 2) general scientific methods including analysis, synthesis, comparison, analogy, deduction and induction, 3) special methods including logical, formal-legal, comparative-legal, and statistical methods. Based on the analysis the author makes an attempt to define the essence of the rule of law as an integral part of the UK constitution and its key features.
New technologies in law as a highly effective means of implementing the constitutional principle of equality in conditions of multi-level legal regulation
Authors: Isakov Igor N.
Published: January 2024

The relevance of the research is due to the significant complication of public relations, their high dynamism, rapid growth of new technologies in the development of modern law and its focus on the implementation of the constitutional principle of equality. An attempt is made to substantiate that the social orientation of the Russian Federation and the use of high technologies in law allows to expand the range of subjects entitled to adopt the norms of primary regulation; as a result, legal regulation necessarily acquires a multi-level character, and high-tech law, due to new properties (feasibility, logistics, research intensity) acts as an effective means of implementing the principle of equality in specific legal relations. The purpose of the work is to substantiate the role of high technologies as an effective means of implementing the constitutional principle of equality in conditions of multi-level legal regulation. The materials for the research are the works of legal scholars, as well as specialists in the field of philosophy, theory of law, sociology, technology, legal practice, regulatory legal framework of the federal, regional, municipal and local levels, and the author’s practical experience in law enforcement and teaching. The research employs the following methodology. The findings are based on general scientific research methods: dialectical, systematic, logical, sociological, as well as private scientific and special. The Results may be formulated as follows: it is proved that new technologies in law significantly correct the basic theoretical principles of primary legal regulation, its paradigms and practical orientation, develop the idea of a multi-level and integrative nature of legal regulation. The author’s interpretation of the concepts of “equality”, “multilevel legal regulation” is suggested. The mechanisms of high technologies in the realization of legal equality are revealed. The positive results of the application of digital public administration, artificial intelligence, e-government, etc. in multi-level legal regulation are demonstrated.
The role of blockchain in improving public administration
Authors: Shamrin Maxim Yu. , Galkina Marina V.
Published: January 2024

The study is dedicated to the most important revolutionary "blockchain" technology, the application of which in public administration will contribute to the improvement of all spheres of the government life. The authors analyze the role of blockchain in the economic sphere (trade, agriculture, finance) and in healthcare. The article looks at correlation between the digital ruble and cryptocurrencies and arguments in favor of implementation of cryptocurrencies into the Russian economy. The purpose of the research is to form an idea of the need for the speedy introduction of blockchain technology in various areas of public administration, primarily in economy and healthcare. The employed methods are logical method, analysis, comparative legal, historical. The findings prove the need to use the blockchain in various areas of public administration; as a result of its implementation, Russia will be able to minimize sanctions pressure and improve realization of state policy in all spheres of public life. The research allows to draw the following conclusions: 1. Blockchain sets up the basis for the successful functioning of public administration in the Russian Federation. 2. The unique structure of blockchain may be looked at as the main element in streamlining all areas of the economy, creating a new generation of economic systems based on mutually beneficial cooperation. 3. Blockchain may contribute solving the problems associated with coordination and exchange of information between independent medical institutions. 4. Blockchain holds the greatest opportunities for agriculture, since its application allows to identify all stages of production, processing, supply of products, their delivery to the store and sale to the consumer.
URGENCY POSITION USHUL FIQH IN DEVELOPMENT SHARIA ECONOMICS
Authors: Syam Syafruddin , Muhammad Haris Rizki , Harahap Syahrini
Published: January 2024

The development of the sharia economy is currently an important spotlight because it is continuously progressing very rapidly both at the National and International level. The development of the sharia economy in question includes sharia based financial institutions such as sharia banking, baitul maal wat tamwil, sharia insurance, sharia pawnshops and others. Because the products available at Islamic financial institutions are different from non Islamic financial institutions, what can be a differentiating tool in in terms of determining the type of product is from the ushul fiqh framework in Islamic economic methodology. In writing this article, here the autther uses the library research method in order to determine the position of ushul fiqh in the field of Islamic economics
LAW JU'ALAH IN ISLAM
Authors: Fadhly Ahmad , Yadi Mhd.
Published: January 2024

In everyday life humans cannot live alone or meet their own needs, in general humans certainly always do activities, in these daily activities there is work that cannot be done alone, so they must need others to do the work. Because of this, there must be a reward for the work done by the other person. In Islam, This wage or gift is called Ju'alah. To know how the law of ju'alah and the postulates related to jua'lah so that we can understand in taking istinbath laws related to ju'alah, these hadiths have a sanad that is tsiqah and fulfills the condition that the hadith can be accounted for even the eyes are not contradictory to the Qur'an, so that scientifically the hadith can really be believed that the hadith is true like the Prophet Muhammad SAW, so that based on the hadiths it is very clear that the law of ju'alah is permissible, even this transaction has existed since ancient times as explained in the Qur'an Surat Yusuf verse 72
CHILDFREE IN THE PERSPECTIVE OF ISLAMIC LAW AND COMMUNITY VIEWS IN ASAHAN DISTRICT
Authors: Ningsih Putri Setia , Faisal Faisal , Malahayati Malahayati
Published: January 2024

Childfree is a choice made by a person or married couple who do not want to have children after marriage, whether biological children, stepchildren, or adopted children. The assumption is that the inability of a person or partner to be responsible for having children, fear, and financial conditions are the main factors in choosing childfree. This study is related to childfree ness in the perspective of Islamic law and the views of the people of Asahan Regency, and its impacts. The method in this study is qualitative research, with an empirical juridical approach. Descriptive nature with data collection techniques using field study techniques and literature review. The results of the study show that from an Islamic perspective, childfree is carried out by permanently disabling the reproductive system, so the law is unlawful. However, if it is done in a temporary period then the law is makruh because basically having children is a recommendation, not an obligation. This is also in line with Article 1 of Law Number 1 of 1974 concerning Marriage. In the opinion of some people in Asahan Regency, the choice of childfree is a private right of a person which cannot be questioned because basically in the 1945 Constitution Article 28E paragraph (2) stipulates that everyone has the right to freedom of expression of thoughts and attitudes according to their conscience, however, some others argue that the childfree choice in society is considered a selfish choice and violates nature. In addition, the impact of choosing childfree, especially for women, has a high risk in terms of health.
VIEWS OF USUL FIQIH AND ISLAMIC FAMILY LAW ON CONCERNED MARRIAGE CASES IN PADANG CITY
Authors: Hisab Firdaus , Mursal Mursal , Desminar Desminar , Halim Syaflin
Published: January 2024

This research aims to explore the perspectives on consanguineous marriage in the context of Islamic jurisprudence (usul fiqh) and Islamic family law. Research adopts a comparative and descriptive approach, gathering primary data through in-depth interviews with experts in Islamic jurisprudence and Islamic family law. The findings reveal that consanguineous marriage is firmly grounded in Islamic law, with its theological basis found in the Quran and Hadith, which unequivocally prohibit it. However, variations exist in the interpretation and emphasis between usul fiqh and Islamic family law perspectives. Social and cultural factors influence the occurrence of consanguineous marriages, with differing community understandings in Kota Padang being a key factor in disparate viewpoints. Despite these distinctions, there are commonalities, such as the prohibition of consanguineous marriage, the reliance on the Quran and Hadith as legal foundations, and the acknowledgment of negative consequences by both perspectives. Lastly, the legal principles underpinning these views in both fields center on concepts such as maslahah (public interest), maqasid syariah (objectives of Islamic law), and ta'addud al-asbab (consideration of circumstances), all aimed at safeguarding the welfare of humanity. While emphasis may differ, these principles serve as guiding frameworks for understanding the phenomenon of consanguineous marriage in Kota Padang
ESPAÇOS DE VIVÊNCIAS DE UMA COMUNIDADE RIBEIRINHA NA AMAZÔNIA PARAENSE
Authors: Souza Agriane Caldeira
Published: January 2024

Este trabalho é o resultado de uma pesquisa mais ampla de mestrado que tem como foco apresentar as diferentes dinâmicas vivenciadas por moradores de uma comunidade ribeirinha da Amazônia Paraense, chamada de Carapanatuba, no interior do município de Santarém. O modo de vida e a dinâmica territorial das populações ribeirinhas são objetos de estudo em várias ciências, e aqui somos pautados na ciência geográfica, com auxílio de autores como Santos (2002), Souza, (2018) e Tuan (2012) nas abordagens de categorias de espaço e lugar, que amparam para a compreensão dos espaços de vivência dos moradores de Carapanatuba. Para a aquisição das informações foram realizados trabalhos de campo, com o uso de entrevistas e de outros instrumentos como celular, caderno de campo, entre outros. A Fenomenologia também foi utilizada como método de análise, pois cria pontes para que tenhamos acesso às informações e às percepções mais apuradas para ouvir, olhar, sentir, perceber e avaliar todos os fenômenos que transpassam a pesquisa. Mediante as observações e dos diálogos realizados durante o trabalho sobre as vivências dos pescadores com seus espaços/lugares de vida, é perceptível a relação afetivas dos pescadores para com a sua casa, que para eles é vista como um “porto seguro”, com as suas embarcações, com a comunidade, com o rio. E que nas pequenas práticas cotidianas em que são socializados os saberes sobre a dinâmica da natureza, é  onde se constroem relações simbólicas e afetivas para com seus lugares de vida e trabalho.
Uma avaliação da relação entre o crescimento da renda e a desigualdade para os estados brasileiros no período 2001 a 2014 a partir da hipótese de Kuznets
Authors: Vicente Aline De Souza , Santolin Roberto
Published: January 2024

O presente trabalho tem por objetivo avaliar a relação entre a desigualdade de renda e o crescimento econômico por meio da curva de Kuznets para os estados brasileiros. Foi considerado que existe endogeneidade entre desigualdade e crescimento e esta pode ser provocada pelos avanços tecnológicos relacionados com os atributos individuais. Para avaliar esta hipótese, foi realizada uma regressão com dados cross-section por meio da Pesquisa Nacional por Amostras de Domicílios (PNAD), no período de 2001 a 2014, e obteve-se a renda média estadual controlada pelos atributos individuais. As evidências encontradas nesse trabalho corroboram empiricamente a teoria proposta por Kuznets. Verificou-se também que o controle dos atributos individuais permitiu observar a predominância do efeito negativo da renda sobre a desigualdade.
The Applicability of House’s (2015) Translation Quality Assessment Model on Fiction: Evidence from Mahfouz’s Midaq Alley
Authors: Kullab Randa , Daghigh Ali Jalalian , Kadhim Kais Amir
Published: January 2024

Translation Quality Assessment (TQA) is a central concern for both translation practice and academic research. However, the very limited studies assessing the translation quality (TQ) of literary texts, especially fiction, have not accounted for the distinction between the narrative and the character’s dialogue in the assessment. The present study is an attempt to investigate the applicability of House’s (2015) TQA model in assessing the TQ of fiction and to propose modifications. In doing so, we scrutinized the translation quality of Midaq Alley by Naguib Mahfouz, translated from Arabic into English, utilizing House’s (2015) TQA model to capture the applicability of the model. The findings reveal that House’s (2015) TQA model accommodates the TQA of fiction. The proposed modifications have implications for both translators and trainers.
The Needs Study of Childcare Center Choice Factors: Focusing on IPA and Borich Needs Assessment
Authors:   The Korea Associantion For Early Childhood Education Administration, Lee Se-Na , Choi Eun-A
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study is to understand the needs of parents based on their importance and satisfaction with childcare center selection factors. To this objective, a questionnaire was administered to parents enrolled in 20 childcare centers in B city. The final 191 data collected were analyzed using SPSS 25.0 and Excel. The results of the analysis are as follows. First, among parental background characteristics, there were differences in the importance of childcare center selection factors based on parental employment status and child age. Parents in their 20s and 30s were more satisfied than parents in their 40s. Second, the IPA results of the childcare center selection factors showed that health, safety, and staff were in the maintenance quadrant (quadrant 1), and childcare curriculum and interaction were in the focus quadrant (quadrant 2). However, in the results of each subfactor, there were differences in the IPA results of the selected factors and the selected subfactors, as health and safety, staff, and childcare curriculum and interaction were in the maintenance area (quadrant 1), and childcare curriculum and interaction, child care environment, and operation management were in the intensive effort area (quadrant 2). Third, the Borich needs analysis showed that the needs for balanced meals, respect for children by teachers, respect without discrimination, appropriate interactions, and health care for children were ranked high. Based on these results, implications for childcare center management and childcare policies were presented.
The Effects of Behavioral Skills Training on Conversational Skills
in Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Authors: Rho So Hyun , Jung Sunhwa
Published: January 2024

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of behavioral skills training
on conversational skills in adults with developmental disabilities. Two adults
with developmental disabilities who had difficulties interacting with others due
to a lack of appropriate conversational skills participated in the study along
with one of their colleagues with appropriate conversational skills, who
participated as a norm. Behavioral skills training was implemented to improve
the conversation skills in the participants, and the effects of the intervention
were evaluated using a multiple baseline across participants design. The
experiment consisted of baseline, intervention, maintenance, and generalization
during each experimental condition. The results indicated that the
conversational skills of the participants were improved with the behavioral
skills training, and the acquired conversational skills were maintained even
after the intervention was removed. In addition, the generalization effect was
observed when talking to other who did not participate in the intervention. The
social validity evaluation by the participants, their parents, and their
supervisor showed very positive results, and two participants indicated a
similar or higher level of conversational skills than their colleague, which was
the norm.
Impact of insulin sensitivity and β-cell function over time on glycemic outcomes in the GRADE (Glycemia Reduction Approaches in Type 2 Diabetes: A Comparative Effectiveness) Study: differential treatment effects of dual therapy.
Authors: M Utzschneider Kristina , Younes Naji , M Butera Nicole , Balasubramanyam Ashok , M Bergenstal Richard , Barzilay Joshua , DeSouza Cyrus , DeFronzo Ralph A. , Elasy Tom , Krakoff Jonathan , E Kahn Steven , Rasouli Neda , Valencia Willy M. , I Sivitz William
Published: January 2024

Objective: Compare the effects of insulin sensitivity and β-cell function over time on HbA1c and durability of glycemic control in response to dual therapy. Design and Methods: GRADE Study participants were randomized to glimepiride (n=1254), liraglutide (n=1262), or sitagliptin (n=1268) added to baseline metformin and followed for 5.0±1.3 years with HbA1c quarterly and OGTTs at baseline, 1, 3, and 5 years. We related time-varying insulin sensitivity (HOMA2-%S) and early (0-30 min) and total (0-120 min) C-peptide (CP) responses to changes in HbA1c and glycemic failure (primary: HbA1c≥7% (53 mmol/mol) and secondary outcome: HbA1c>7.5% (58 mmol/mol)) and examined differential treatment responses. Results: Higher HOMA2-%S was associated with greater initial HbA1c lowering (3 months) but not subsequent HbA1c rise. Greater CP responses were associated with a larger initial treatment response and slower subsequent HbA1c rise. Higher HOMA2-%S and CP responses were each associated with lower risk of primary and secondary outcomes. These associations differed by treatment. In the sitagliptin group, HOMA2-%S and CP responses had greater impact on initial HbA1c reduction (test heterogeneity p=0.009 HOMA2-%S; p=0.018 early CP; p=0.001 total CP) and risk of primary outcome (p=0.005 HOMA2-%S; p=0.11 early CP; p=0.025 total CP), but lower impact on HbA1c rise (p=0.175 HOMA2-%S; p=0.006 early CP; p<0.001 total CP) compared to glimepiride and liraglutide. There were no differential treatment effects on secondary outcome. Conclusion: Insulin sensitivity and β-cell function affected treatment outcomes irrespective of drug assignment, with greater impact in the sitagliptin group on initial (short-term) HbA1c response compared to glimepiride and liraglutide.
Human Genetic Variation at rs10071329 Correlates with Adiposity-related Traits, Modulates PPARGC1B Expression, and Alters Brown Adipocyte Function
Authors: Huang Mi , B. Prasad Rashmi , E. Coral Daniel , Hjort Line , T. R. Minja Daniel , Mulder Hindrik , W. Franks Paul , Kalamajski Sebastian
Published: January 2024

Human genetic variation in PPARGC1B has been associated with adiposity, but the genetic variants that affect PPARGC1B expression have not been experimentally determined. Here, guided by previous observational data, we used CRISPR/Cas9 to scarlessly edit the alleles of the candidate causal genetic variant rs10071329 in a human brown adipocyte cell line (hBAs). Switching the rs10071329 genotype from A/A to G/G enhanced PPARGC1B expression throughout the adipogenic differentiation, identifying rs10071329 as a cis-eQTL. The higher PPARGC1B expression in G/G cells coincided with greater accumulation of triglycerides, and higher expression of mitochondria-encoded genes, but without significant effects on adipogenic marker expression. Furthermore, G/G cells had improved basal- and norepinephrine-stimulated mitochondrial respiration, possibly relating to enhanced mitochondrial gene expression. The G/G cells also exhibited increased norepinephrine-stimulated glycerol release, indicating improved lipolysis. Altogether, our results showed that rs10071329 is a cis-eQTL, with the G/G genotype conferring enhanced PPARGC1B expression, with consequent improved mitochondrial function and response to norepinephrine in brown adipocytes. This genetic variant, and as yet undetermined eQTLs, at PPARGC1B could prove useful in genotype-based precision medicine for obesity treatment.
Optimization of Fracture Treatment Design in a Vertical Well
Authors: E Alagoz
Published: January 2024

This project focuses on designing a fracture treatment in a vertical well with the goal of optimizing its parameters to increase its productivity index. The project uses EFRAC 3.3.0.0 software to model and optimize the design of the fracture treatment. The project first compares and selects the optimum fracking fluid, followed by a completion design to choose the best parameters using the optimum fluid selected. The project then analyzes the impact of the number of perforations, perforation diameter, proppant size, injection rate, and duration for each stage on the overall design. The final optimized design includes slick water as the fracking fluid, with a perforation diameter of 0.45 inches, 10 perforations, 20/40 proppant size, 25 BPM injection rate, 15-25-30-minute duration time, and 0-2-4 lbm/gal proppant loading rate. This final design resulted in a productivity index of 6.01, dimensionless.
Response of Five Shallot Varieties Applied with Bacillus spp. Against Twisted Disease
Authors: Pratiwi Annisa Hasta , Wibowo Arif , Joko Tri , Widiastuti Ani , Subandiyah Siti
Published: January 2024

The use of several shallot varieties applied with the biological agent Bacillus spp. is one of the most developed methods of controlling twisted disease, as it is safe and efficient. The large number of shallot varieties released to farmers requires the selection of varieties with the best resistance response to twisted disease. This study aimed to determine the different responses between five local shallot varieties treated with a combination of Bacillus velezensis B-27 and B. cereus RC76 against the twisted disease. This study was conducted in a greenhouse and on the field using Tajuk, Bima Brebes, Bauji, Crok Kuning, and Manjung varieties, which were dipped and sprayed with a B. velezensis B-27 and B. cereus RC76. The treatment of B. velezensis B-27 and B. cereus RC76 on five varieties showed a good response to suppressing twisted disease. The twisted disease incubation period in five varieties treated with the combination of B. velezensis B-27 and B. cereus RC76 showed a slower result than the control, the disease incidence and intensity could be reduced by 70 90%. The best resistance response of varieties treated with the combination of B. velezensis B-27 and B. cereus RC76 was shown by Tajuk compared to the other four varieties.