bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Determination of Optimum Conditions for Synthesis of Methyl Ester from Bleached Crude Palm Oil Using Sn-Zeolite and Red Mud Catalysts
Authors: Amelyanti Esi , Usman Thamrin , Rahmalia Winda
Published: February 2024

Methyl esters synthesis from bleached crude palm oil (BCPO) containing 0.36 and 20.86% of free fatty acids using Sn-zeolite and red mud has been done. This study aims to determine the esterification, transesterification, and transesterification-esterification simultaneous reactions optimum conditions when using Sn-zeolite, red mud, and Sn-zeolite-red mud mixture catalysts. The X-ray diffraction and Fourier transform infrared analysis results show that Sn has been impregnated on zeolite, indicated by cassiterite and Sn-O-Sn vibrational peaks in Sn-zeolite. The main component of red mud is NaCO3, indicated by analcite and carbonate peaks. Thin-layer chromatography results in the transesterification showed that red mud catalyst could totally convert triglycerides from BCPO to methyl ester when 5% catalyst, 3 hours, and CPO:methanol mole ratio 1:20 were used. In esterification, Sn-zeolite can synthesize methyl ester from low-quality CPO when using CPO:methanol mole ratio 1:20 for 3 hours, however, the conversion was not total. In the transesterification-esterification simultaneous, the conversion was also not total which the best reaction conditions at mixing Sn-zeolite:red mud 1.5:1 (w/w), 7% catalyst, and CPO:methanol mole ratio 1:20 for 3 hours. This study shows that esterification and transesterification processes can be carried out simultaneously at a particular mass ratio of Sn-zeolite and red mud.
Environmental Impact Assessment of Co-firing Implementation at X Steam Power Plant, West Java
Authors: Nugraheni Dessy Tri , Purwana Rachmadhi , Hamzah Udi Syahnoedi
Published: February 2024

Co-firing is the activity of adding biomass to the combustion process as a mixed fuel for coal in power plants. In 2021 co-firing has been carried out at 17 PLTUs in Indonesia. The co-firing program at a steam power plant is a form of reducing coal consumption which can reduce carbon emissions while increasing the use of renewable energy without increasing investment in new power plants. PLTU X in West Java, Indonesia has implemented co-firing using sawdust biomass using the direct method without adding or modifying equipment. The use of biomass is obtained from wood-cutting waste, with a ratio of sawdust biomass usage <5%. Assessment of potential environmental impacts is carried out using the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) method with cradle-to-gate coverage through two scenarios, namely full coal burning, and co-firing. The functional unit uses 1 kWh and the potential impact assessment method used IPCC2021 GWP100 and the CML-IA baseline. The results of the study obtained an assessment of the potential for environmental impact that could reduce the Global Warming Potential (GWP) by 0.13%, acidification by 0.40%, and eutrophication by 0.14%, but there was an increase in ozone layer depletion by 0.72%.
The Distribution of Dengue Fever Case Based on Environmental Factors using Spatial Analysis
Authors: Hartini Meirisa Ayu , Tunggul Pawenang Eram
Published: February 2024

Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) cases in the working area of Margorejo Health Center increased significantly from seven (2021) to 66 (September 2022). One of the efforts to anticipate the disease is acknowledging the distribution pattern of DHF using GIS. This study proposes to reveal the spatial pattern of case distribution, mapping of the vulnerable area, and overlay of LFP (larvae-free rate) related to DHF in the determined working area of Margorejo Health Center. This study was descriptive. The population was patients of DHF. The selected samples were 66. Data were analyzed utilizing univariate and spatial analyses, based on the Average Nearest Neighbor statistical analyses, p-value = 0.001, Z-score = -7.078, and NNI = 0.54<1. These results indicate a clustered spatial pattern, primarily in densely populated areas. The distribution is seen in the buffer area of 250 meters, 750 meters, and 800 meters. The dengue case intensity, population density, and buffer area determine vulnerable areas. Based on the elaborated maps, further, follow-ups related to countermeasures and prevention of DHF are expected to be carried out in the determined area.
Bioconversion of Black Soldier Fly (BSF) from Organic Waste Composting into Biodiesel Assisted by Whole Cell Microbial Lipase Biocatalyst through Direct Transesterification Process
Authors: Ningrum Sari Sekar , Zulaika Aidha , Hanif S Briantama , Ayu Dinda Dewa
Published: February 2024

Black Soldier Fly or Hermetia Illucens (BSF) is known for its potential as a biological agent that helps in the process of natural conversion of organic waste. Resulting compost and a large number of BSF colonies, potentially to be use as a non-food raw material in bioenergy production. The Method is BSF conversion experiment by direct transesterification reaction using Lab-scale bioreactor in 100ml three bottle neck flasks, the solution mixture consists of BSF powder, immobilized whole cell biocatalyst, and solvent. The Result is although in appearance the structure of the test mixture solution did not show an oily character, but based on the viscosity and density test, the test solution had density value 0.81 g/cm3 and viscosity value 1,024 mm2 /s which are above the value of the viscosity and density of methanol but still below the value of the viscosity and density of both SNI and EN14214 biodiesel standard, this could be due to insufficient separation or reaction, imperfect condition, and impurities that are still present in biodiesel products. It can be concluded that a transesterification reaction has occurred in this trial, however further analysis and more experiments are required to definitely conclude the changes in biodiesel production.
Contribución de la tolerancia al distrés y la memoria de trabajo a la comprensión lectora en niños de 9 a 12 años de edad
Authors: Pereyra María Florencia , Vernucci Santiago , Andrés María Laura , Del Valle Macarena Verónica , Olsen Cintia , García Coni Ana , Canet Juric Lorena
Published: February 2024

El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar la capacidad explicativa de la tolerancia al distrés (TD) en la comprensión lectora (CL) de textos narrativos y expositivos, considerando conjuntamente el rol de la memoria de trabajo (MT) en niños de 9 a 12 años de edad. Se evaluaron 211 niños que cursaban cuarto a sexto año de educación primaria. La TD se evaluó mediante el Indicador Comportamental de Resiliencia al Distrés, la MT con una tarea de amplitud compleja de dígitos con interferencia, mientras que la CL de texto narrativo y expositivo con una prueba de screening apropiada a la edad. Los resultados muestran que, al ser consideradas conjuntamente, la MT contribuye al desempeño en CL tanto de textos narrativos como expositivos, mientras que la TD no realiza un aporte significativo. El estudio aporta al conocimiento de factores que contribuyen al desempeño en CL en niños de edad escolar.
Diversity, phytogeographical distribution, endemism and conservation status of Zingiberaceae in India
Authors: Debnath Suparna , Vijayan Deepu
Published: February 2024

Monocotyledonous angiosperm family Zingiberaceae (Ginger family) is one of the most economically important and treasured monocotyledonous families. The members of this family consist of a large number of medicinal plants and they are also well known for their use as spices and condiments. The family is represented by 53 genera and about 1377 species distributed worldwide. Malaysian regions (Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Philippines and Papua New Guinea) have the highest diversity in the family. In India, it is represented by about 230 species and eight varieties falling under 22 genera. The largest genera are Hedychium, with 43 species, followed by Zingiber with 41 species, Curcuma, with 38 species and Globba and Amomum, with 20 and 19 species respectively. Two monotypic genera, Parakaempferia and Stadiochilus are found in India of which Parakaempferia and about 102 species are endemic to India. Some of the endemic species are categorized as rare, threatened and endangered as per IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria. In this study, the genus-wise representation of species with a position of endemism in India (based on literature) and other geographical analyses were done.
Development of technology for the manufacture of yogurt from combined cow and mare's milk enriched with plant extract in Kazakhstan
Authors: Tleuova Kalamkas , Shingisov Azret , Vetokhin Sergey
Published: February 2024

In recent decades, more and more consumers are paying attention to a healthy diet and foods enriched with nutrients. In response to this demand, new production technologies are being actively developed in the food market. One of the interesting innovations in this area is the development of a technology for making yogurt from combined cow and mare milk enriched with plant extract in Kazakhstan. The purpose of this work is to determine the optimal technology for the manufacture of yogurt from combined milk, with the integration of advanced methods for processing the finished product and raw materials and to consider ways to obtain industrial strains of lactic acid bacteria that can potentially be used in the manufacture of such a product. To determine the list of bacteria, the data prescribed in the state standards and the results obtained in the publications of the reviewed studies were used. Also, the work uses theoretical methods of scientific knowledge, such as deduction, induction, abstraction, analysis and comparison of methodologies described in the scientific literature and synthesis based on their theoretical methodology for further testing. The state regulatory documents regulating various aspects of the manufacture of fermented milk products have been studied. The probable optimal sequence of processes for the manufacture of a fermented milk product has also been determined, starting from the preliminary preparation of raw materials of animal origin, to their combination and fermentation itself. At the same time, the number of manipulations carried out due to exposure to high temperatures is minimized. The main directions for checking the compliance of the finished product with state standards defined for similar products and how such a product will meet consumer expectations are outlined. The results of this work will form the theoretical basis for experimental studies to be carried out in the future.
Doświadczenie wojny Jewhenii Kononenko w wymiarze autofikcji
Authors: Poliszczuk Jarosław
Published: February 2024

Autor poddaje analizie powieść Jewhenii Kononenko Ten szalony rok (2023). Napisana w formie dziennika zawiera ujmującą refleksję na temat pierwszego roku wojny rosyjsko-ukraińskiej na pełną skalę. Pisarka doskonale łączy dyskursy fiction i non-fiction. Jej manierę wypada zakwalifikować jako autofiction, według analogii z twórczością jej ulubionej powieściopisarki francuskiej Annie Ernaux, której utwory Kononenko przecież publikowała w swoim tłumaczeniu na język ukraiński. W powieści Ten szalony rok dostrzeżono, jak imperialny mit sąsiadów stopniowo dyskredytował pielęgnowaną w okresie ZSRR ideę wspólnoty i braterstwa, zwłaszcza na gruncie prywatnych relacji bohaterki z przyjaciółmi z Moskwy. Szczerość i poufność cechują także zobrazowanie osobistej tragedii narratorki związanej z chorobą i śmiercią jej córki.
Traumatyczna pamięć Wielkiego Głodu we współczesnej reinterpretacji
Authors: Puchońska Oksana
Published: February 2024

Podejmowana w artykule problematyka Wielkiego Głodu we współczesnej reinterpretacji tekstów kultury jest jednym z zasadniczych aspektów w dyskursie posttotalitarnej pamięci narodowej współczesnej Ukrainy. Pod uwagę wzięto reinterpretację traumy jako ważnej zasady w odzyskaniu przez jednostkę oraz społeczność prawdziwej tożsamości. Autorka artykułu skupia się na tym, jak współczesne generacje aktywnie poszukują prawdziwego języka do werbalizacji przeżyć ich przodków, tym samym umożliwiając własne samookreślenia na tle historii i współczesności. Pod uwagę wzięto głównie literacką interpretację traumy Wielkiego Głodu w świetle teorii postpamięci. Przedmiotem badania został tekst amerykańskiej pisarki pochodzenia ukraińskiego Erin Litteken The Memory Keeper of Kyiv
Romsdalens topografiske magi
Authors: Gujord Heming H.
Published: February 2024

In the summer of 1935 Ernst Jünger stayed for seven weeks in the small village Eidsbygda in the Romsdal-region on the west coast of Norway. In the book Myrdun (Lat. Eriophorum) he published letters elaborating on the local culture, but also transcended his observations into the realms of mythology and the unseen. In the novel Besuch auf Godenholm (A visit to Godenholm) Jünger further explores the realms of the human mind, alluding to Nordic culture, but also by means of a hallucinating trip to counteract the cultural despair in the aftermath of the Second World War. The article explores Jüngers transformation of a factual landscape into literature of different genres and modes of expression. Jüngers picture of Romsdal is also compared to the notion made by the Nobel laureate Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson who was raised in Romsdal.
Ein Wiener am Nordkap
Authors: Ilgner Julia
Published: February 2024

The essay examines the exclusive journey to Scandinavia of the 34-year-old Austrian poet Arthur Schnitzler in the summer of 1896 on the basis of its documentation in the diary as well as in various correspondences. Especially in his love letters to his mistress Marie Reinhard, the young Viennese author, creates the ,fictional idea of an imaginary journey for two‘ in order to let her participate in his experiences abroad. On this source basis, Schnitzler’s ,touristic view‘ of the north and Western Norway in particular, as well as its productive reception in his literary work, are discussed in order to show the fictional as well as factual components of his image of the north and of northerness in general.
Den konservative revolusjonen – i Thorleif Schirmer sitt forfattarskap
Authors: Øveraas Morten
Published: February 2024

This article asks if the phenomenon of the Conservative Revolution had exponents in rural western Norway in early 20th century. It sheds light on Thorleif Schirmer (1877–1941), a teacher and writer. Schirmer elaborated his ideology with radical and conservative rhetoric, influenced by German literature and politics. He presented a cyclical understanding of culture. To secure its existence, nations should revolutionize its mythical origins. Antisemitism fuelled his theories. The positive reception of Schirmer’s writings, indicates conceptual resemblance between the Scandinavian folk and the German Volk.
Electronic nicotine delivery system: a narrative review on growing threat to tobacco control and health of the young Indian population
Authors: Shruti Tulika , Sharma Priyanka , Budukh Atul , Khanna Divya
Published: February 2024

The electronic cigarette (EC) was developed as an alternative to cigarette smoking. In less than a decade, the prevalence of past-month EC usage increased from 1.5 to 27.5 % among US high-school students. In the coming years, Asia–Pacific countries will have the highest sales of electronic nicotine/non-nicotine delivery systems (ENDS/ENNDS) after Western Europe. Based on the World Health Organization and Indian Council of Medical Research recommendations, India approved a complete ban on EC in 2019. Even though it has been three years since the ban, EC is still being sold in India’s grey markets, where marketing is not regulated. In this narrative review, we discuss that vaping is not just a harm reduction strategy for tobacco smoking cessation but poses a serious threat to India’s existing tobacco control efforts as well as the health of the country’s young people.
Regulating Shared Employment in Post-Pandemic China
Authors: Lu Yi
Published: February 2024

During the pandemic, shared employment emerged as a market solution to balance the sudden imbalance in labor supply and demand. However, China’s current labor law system lacks clear and strong protection for shared employees, resulting in a mismatch with recent socioeconomic development. This paper highlights a fundamental issue in China’s labor law – the current regulatory system only recognizes the unitary employment relationship. This orientation deprives shared employees of full labor law protection under the protective principle. The paper analyzes two aspects of shared employment in China. First, it examines the evolution of the existing problematic labor law framework and why it fails to match China’s development. Second, this paper proposes basic principles for restructuring China’s labor law system to match its development. The paper concludes with three proposals, including theoretical and political repositioning towards the dual/multiple labor relations path, combining mandatory and autonomous norms to ensure worker protection, and safeguarding compensation for third parties.
Nanotechnology-based delivery systems to overcome drug resistance in cancer
Authors: Patel Harsh , Li Jiaxin , Bo Letao , Mehta Riddhi , Ashby Charles R. , Wang Shanzhi , Cai Wei , Chen Zhe-Sheng
Published: February 2024

Cancer nanomedicine is defined as the application of nanotechnology and nanomaterials for the formulation of cancer therapeutics that can overcome the impediments and restrictions of traditional chemotherapeutics. Multidrug resistance (MDR) in cancer cells can be defined as a decrease or abrogation in the efficacy of anticancer drugs that have different molecular structures and mechanisms of action and is one of the primary causes of therapeutic failure. There have been successes in the development of cancer nanomedicine to overcome MDR; however, relatively few of these formulations have been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of cancer. This is primarily due to the paucity of knowledge about nanotechnology and the fundamental biology of cancer cells. Here, we discuss the advances, types of nanomedicines, and the challenges regarding the translation of in vitro to in vivo results and their relevance to effective therapies.
An imperial seal discovered at Argamum, Small Gate Sector (Scythia Minor)
Authors: Honcu Ștefan
Published: February 2024

In the archaeological campaign carried out in 2019, at Argamum, Small Gate sector, an imperial lead seal was found. On the obverse of the seal is stamped the face of an emperor, frontally depicted, with a beard, scepter on the left shoulder and two round fibulas placed on both shoulders. On the legend, arranged in a circle and partially preserved, we can read: Dominus Noster Theodosivs Avgustus. Imperial seals stamped with the effigy of Emperor Theodosius II have not been discovered until now in the territory of the province of Scythia Minor. The lead seal could be dated in the last two decade of the reign of the emperor Theodosius II.
Celtic ‘Guardians’ of the Central Polish Section of the Amber Route
Authors: Olędzki Marek , Podolska-Rutkowska Irena , Rutkowski Wojciech
Published: February 2024

The paper aims to provide cultural and chronological analysis of the late La Tène period artefacts discovered in the Prosna and Warta interfluve. The authors attempted to categorise them and assess their character, rank and significance. As a result, some categories of items, e. g. brooches, stripe-painted pottery, mirrors or knotenringe have been found to be imports originating from the south, i. e. from the areas of dense Celtic settlement, while coinage and blacksmithing products are believed to be of local provenance. Gold coinage based on the Boii system was well attested by the finds in the Janków II settlement, where individual components of a minting workshop and numerous coins being its final product were discovered. In turn, local Celtic blacksmithing is documented by the discovery of rich graves of blacksmiths and many elements of armament occurring in the discussed area, such as double-edged long swords and spearheads decorated with cut edges and acid-etched ornaments. Additionally, research demonstrates the existence of armed warriors whose remains were discovered in the cemeteries in Wesółki and Ciecierzyn. All the above must lead to the conclusion that in the LT D2 phase, equivalent to the A3 phase of the Prosna and Warta interfluve (as evidenced by the dispersion of materials), there existed a thriving centre of power of a local Celtic rix, or successive rixes, protected by groups of armed warriors. We believe that their power and prosperity expressed in gold coinage may have stemmed from their control over a significant section of the amber route which generated sufficiently high profits.
Peirce’s iconicity and his image-diagram-metaphor triad revisited: complements to Stjernfelt’s Sheets, Diagrams, and Realism
Authors: Nöth Winfried
Published: February 2024

This review article of Frederik Stjernfelt’s Sheets, Diagrams, and Realism (2022) argues that Peirce’s theory of iconicity with its subdivision into the image-diagram-metaphor triad must not be reduced to diagrammatic iconicity. The foundation of the triadic subdivision of the icon is not in Peirce’s diagrammatic logic but in Peirce’s cenopythagorean categories. A focus is on misinterpretations of Peirce’s concept of thirdness in the firstness of the icon. The paper argues that not only metaphors, but also comparisons, analogies, analogic arguments, and examples belong to the third class of icons.
Investigation of 90,92Zr(n,γ)91,93Zr in the s-process nucleosynthesis
Authors: Kabir Abdul , Abideen Zain Ul , Nabi Jameel-Un , Khan Dawar
Published: February 2024

The neutron capture rates and Maxwellian-averaged cross-sections (MACS) for 90Zr(n,γ)91Zr and 92Zr(n,γ)93Zr processes have been computed within the framework of Talys v1.96. The effects of phenomenological nuclear level density (NLD) parameters and the gamma strength functions (GSFs) on Maxwellian-averaged cross-sections and neutron capture rates are examined both quantitatively and qualitatively. The present model-based computed data for MACS and reaction rates gives a good comparison with the existing literature. The fine-tuning of the statistical model’s nuclear properties (level density and gamma-ray strength) to reproduce experimental data will allow the detailed investigation of the s-process network.
Synthesis, crystal structure, DFT calculations, and Hirshfeld surface analysis of a chlorido-bridged 1D manganese(II) coordination polymer
Authors: Feng Chao , Zhu Linlin , Guo Jing-Jing
Published: February 2024

A novel 1D Mn(II) coordination polymer, namely, [Mn3(bpz)2(MeCN)2Cl6]
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(1) was synthesized by a solvothermal method based on bpz and MnCl2, where bpz is di(1H-pyrazol-1-yl)methane. The X-ray diffraction data show that the crystal structure of complex 1 is a one-dimensional polymer with two different coordination modes of the Mn(II) ions. The structure was modelled with Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations and the intermolecular interactions were analyzed using the Hirshfeld surface method.
La narrativa Hemingway en la España de la Guerra Civil y sus implicaciones históricas y políticas desde la teoría de Edward Said
Authors: Octavio Tirado de Salazar Rodrigo
Published: February 2024

This article consists in an historical analysis of three works by Ernest Hemingway that are set in the Spanish Civil War. The analysis is complemented by Edward Said’s theory called Orientalism to extract the narrative that the author proposes to be contrasted with the historical events to see how it is that the narrative that sought to unite the United States with the USSR to go together against fascism contributed to the illusion in which republican and democratic Spain of has being seen as a satellite state of the Soviet Union and, therefore, an enemy of the United States in the framework of the recently begun Cold War.
La Carrera de Campeche (1717-1818): demografías móviles, devociones vernáculas y caminería provincial
Authors: González Galeotti Francisco Rodolfo
Published: February 2024

This article studies how the Carrera de Campeche, a series of fluvial and land traffic and mobility routes, connected the city port of Campeche and the gulf of Mexico with the Carrera de Guatemala, the commercial circuit that linked the audiencias/kingdoms of New Spain and Guatemala. For this, a review of the regional, economic historiography and anthropological studies was made; also archival documents and cartography collected in Mexico, Guatemala, the United States and Spain to support the hypothesis of the existence of the routes. As a result, it was possible to corroborate the existence of a dynamic demography and in continuous movement, fortified by regional devotions that strengthened the religious-cultural integration and that allowed to sustain the road projects of magistrates and elites in the Carrera de Campeche, at the end of the Spanish colonial period.
Feminist Methodologies for Gender Studies Teaching: Cross-Case Analysis of Practical Applications in Three Universities
Authors: Werner Ann , Novelskaitė Aurelija , Lukovitskaya Elena
Published: February 2024

In this article interpersonal communication in Gender Studies teaching is mapped and compared in feminist pedagogy in three universities: Södertörn University in Sweden, Novgorod State University in Russia and Vilnius University in Lithuania. The aim of this article is, first, to compare the uses of feminist methodologies in teaching during the first semester undergraduate Gender Studies courses in a cross-case comparison. And secondly, to suggest developments needed to pursue teaching in Gender Studies in the three countries. Scholarly discussions about feminist pedagogies are accounted for and characteristics from the field are identified and compared in the three empirical cases. The article further draws on qualitative feminist methodology and concludes that while the contexts investigated are different, the methodologies used have similarities. In all three universities the teaching methods focus on students’ experiences and differences, teacher’s reflexivity, working in smaller groups, highlighting community building and empowerment. In the conclusion these teaching holdings are discussed, and further development of interpersonal communication in Gender Studies teaching is suggested.
On a (k;chi)-Hilfer fractional system with coupled nonlocal boundary conditions including various fractional derivatives and Riemann–Stieltjes integrals
Authors: Samadi Ayub , Ntouyas Sotiris K. , Tariboon Jessada
Published: February 2024

In the present research, we investigate the existence and uniqueness of solutions for a system of (k; χ)-Hilfer fractional differential equations, subject to coupled nonlocal boundary conditions, which contain various fractional derivatives and Riemann–Stieltjes integrals. The uniqueness result relies on the Banach contraction mapping principle, while the existence results depend on the Leray–Schauder alternative and Krasnosel’skiĭ fixed point theorem. Examples are also constructed to illustrate the obtained results.
Stability analysis and stabilization control of discrete-time impulsive switched time-delay systems with all unstable subsystems
Authors: Jiang Na , Sun Yuangong
Published: February 2024

n this paper, stability analysis and stabilization control of discrete-time impulsive switched time-delay systems with all unstable subsystems are discussed. By utilizing a switching time-varying Lyapunov–Krasovskii functional and the mode-dependent interval dwell-time switching rule, we derive some more general stability theorems for the considered time-delay system with all subsystems being unstable. Moreover, we design a time-varying state feedback controller to ensure the stabilization of the resulting closed-loop system. Eventually, the theoretical findings are demonstrated utilizing numerical examples.
Procopius teaching methods in elementary schools during the Justinian era
Authors: Demosthenous Μarios
Published: February 2024

In our era the main characteristic of Greek classrooms is the presence of students with diverse linguistic and cultural background. That’s why teachers must use the needed strategies that ensure that all students and especially the students with diverse linguistic and cultural identity can work successfully in this environment. Emphasis is given in the way the lesson of history is taught, as it is one of the most difficult lessons and that’s why for its effective teaching, teachers should use the principles of new pedagogy and combine elements of culture, art and new technologies, so that they can disgust the sterile decontamination, by promoting the active learning and participation of pupils. The teaching of history is difficult for the students with diverse cultural and linguistic identity, and that’s why in this article is presented the design of a project which uses functional linguistics constructs in the effort to give the chance to history teachers to promote the talk of students about language and content. The project in this article is based in the teaching of the language of history in the years of Justinian 527-565, which are very important for the development of Byzantium. Also, their main characteristic is the combination of the culture of Byzantium, Rome and the neighboring peoples of Byzantium and of iudaismus and christianism, which will be presented and evaluated in this research. Also, this project will be based on the use of Procopius' teaching in primary school and the dialogue between Byzantium and its neighboring cultures, by giving emphasis on god and fortune and on cultures that occupied Procopius, who lived in Justinian's years. Essentially, in this research all these themes will be emerged through the study of the Tit's arch and other Jewish and Christian objects in this period, by presenting the role of historical literacy in elementary school and finally its influence by culture, art and the cooperation between schools and museums.
%PT-GSDesign: A SAS Macro for group sequential designs with time-to-event endpoint using the concept of proportional time
Authors: Phadnis Milind A , Thewarapperuma Nadeesha
Published: February 2024

Sequential testing can be used to meet the specific needs of a clinical trial, all while adhering to the study's ethical, financial, and administrative considerations. When the assumption of proportional hazards or exponentially distributed lifetimes is not satisfied, the researcher can rely on the Proportional Time assumption for sample size calculation. The proportional time method has the advantage that previous study results can be used to bolster the current study design and provide an easier interpretation of the treatment benefit by reporting results as an improvement in longevity versus the more traditional interpretation of reduction in risk. This ease in interpretation of treatment benefit helps in raising interest in study participation. This novel method can be applied through a SAS macro and can be utilized for all distributions that belong to the generalized gamma family. The macro incorporates features specific to time-to-event data such as loss to follow-up, administrative censoring, differing accrual times and patterns, binding or non-binding futility rules with or without skips, and flexible alpha and beta spending functions. The macro includes validation for any parameters defined by the user, as well as suggestions for correcting erroneous input. This paper demonstrates two practical applications of the SAS macro with varying design inputs.
Tuberculosis manifesting as bilateral acute parotid swelling with unilateral lower motor neuron facial palsy: an unusual presentation
Authors: Pandey Apoorva Kumar , Anjum Fatma , Ahmed Saqib , Bhardwaj Aparna
Published: February 2024

A 41-year-old female presented to the otorhinolaryngology department with a history of painful swelling over the bilateral parotid region, low-grade fever for the past one month and progressively worsening left-side facial weakness for the last 15 days. She had received multiple courses of antibiotics elsewhere, which did not result in any improvement except pain. She had no past history of any comorbidities or any previous history of tuberculosis. Examination revealed that she had a non-tender, circumscribed, solitary, 3×3 cm size, firm swelling over the bilateral parotid region. Clinical signs of grade V facial nerve palsy (House and Brackmann classification) were noted. There was a severe grade left lower motor neuron facial nerve palsy (left side) seen. There was no cervical lymphadenopathy. The rest of the head and neck examination was unremarkable. Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) from the most prominent part of the swelling was suggestive of granulomatous inflammation. The patient was initially treated with intravenous antibiotics, supportive care and started on antitubercular drugs (once the diagnosis was established) under the National Tuberculosis Eradication Program (NTEP) to which she responded well and after three months of therapy, her swelling and facial weakness improved significantly. In addition to reporting a completely rare kind of presentation, this paper reviews relevant literature and stresses the need for a high degree of suspicion for tuberculous parotitis in a patient with bilateral parotid swelling. The use of fine needle aspiration is important so that this curable condition can be diagnosed early and medically treated. In this way, surgical intervention can be avoided and further complications can be prevented.
Neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation: an experience report at the ILCN - Instituto Luso Cubano de Neurologia in Porto, Portugal
Authors: Souza Lobo Ângelo
Published: February 2024

This experience report aims to describe a period of observational/ethnographic activity in Neuropsychology, carried out at the ILCN - Instituto Luso Cubano de Neurologia, in the city of Porto, Portugal. This study presents the unit's assessment and rehabilitation models, drawing parallels with the assessment and therapeutic models in Brazil; a characterization of the Institute is carried out, with a profile of the patients and the functions performed by the multi-professional team. The theoretical concepts referenced by the neurosciences will also be described, as will the procedures and instruments used in the follow-ups, the aim of which was to qualify the treatments in order to promote the development and functionality of the users in the face of the difficulties they face on a daily basis, variables which have a direct impact on the establishment of their autonomy and quality of life. To illustrate the activities carried out, two case studies were selected which were monitored by the team from the renowned institute
ATTRITION OF A DESIRED PREGNANCY, IN A 37-YEAR-OLD WOMAN WITH TROMBOPHILIA WITH 2 PREVIOUS MISCARRIAGES
Authors: Hristova M. , Rusev R. , Bozhilov S.
Published: February 2024

Thrombophilias are inherited or acquired conditions that predispose individuals to thromboembolism. Thrombophilic disorders increase obstetric complications, such as early pregnancy loss, fetal growth retardation, placental abruption, and preeclampsia. Recurrent pregnancy loss affects 1% to 3% of women of reproductive age, and a large proportion of these losses remain unexplained. Genetic thrombophilia is the cause of approximately 49% -- 65% of the complications during pregnancy(1).
This article presents a clinical case study of a patient who has experienced two previous unsuccessful pregnancies, who is proven to be a heterozygote via mutant allele of MTHFR (Ala222Val) and PAI-1 (4G/5G), with heightened levels of NK cells with increased cell activity, and evidence of inhibiting embryotoxin in a blood test performed via DNA isolation, and DNA analysis via real time PCR.
Innominate artery occlusion: a case study
Authors:   School of Health Sciences, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada, Nashnoush Mohamed , Sahak Hosna ,   Department of Human Biology, Life Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada, Shin Yoojin ,   Department of Life Sciences, McMaster University, Toronto, Canada, Ahimsadasan Roja ,   Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, Toronto, Canada, Raveendran Yanuga ,   Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, Toronto, Canada, Hanna John ,   School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom, Nurani Khulud ,   School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Published: February 2024

asymptomatic male patient with innominate artery occlusion. Innominate artery occlusion is a rare clinical entity that can lead to a range of cerebrovascular symptoms, including arm claudication, subclavian steal syndrome, and stroke. The case report emphasizes key learning points in diagnosing innominate artery occlusion using imaging and physiological methods. Case description: A 64-year-old asymptomatic male patient with a history of carotid bruit, hypertension, coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic aneurysm, hyperlipidemia, mild aortic stenosis, long-term tobacco use, and a body mass index of 24 was referred for a carotid ultrasound. Conclusions: Innominate artery occlusion is a rare condition requiring a comprehensive assessment of collateralization before any intervention is attempted. Considering waveform features such as transient end-diastolic flow reversal and tardus parvus, along with brachial pressures and transcranial Doppler, can assist in evaluating the extent of disease.
Strengthening and Development of Social and Economic Potential to Improve Welfare of the Tibelat Art Studio Community
Authors: Seva Kristining , Demetrius Wilfridus , Zhukhruffa Syayu
Published: February 2024

Strengthening and developing social and economic potential is very important to improve community welfare. This can be achieved through a variety of strategies, including improving social programs, developing culture, and creating opportunities for social and economic growth. For people with low incomes, performing arts can also be used as a way of life. The income of the Reak Tibelat Art Studio, which is located in Kampung Jati, Pasir Biru Village, comes from Reak Art performances by local people who hire their services for child or relative circumcision celebrations. Apart from that, their income also comes from visits from domestic and foreign tourists who hire their performance services for certain events. The fact that has occurred so far is that the promotional media related to Reak Art performances is limited to word of mouth, which is maintained by local residents without any meaningful national publications, so tourist visits are very limited. The future potential of this business remains great due to its deep-rooted tradition and philosophical values, making it a sustainable choice for celebrating events and expressing gratitude to God. To fully realize this potential, it is essential to utilize digital media for economic growth and disseminate information about the rich culture of the Reak Tibelat Art Studio. This involves increasing partners' proficiency in effectively utilizing digital platforms, websites and social media. The main focus is to train Village and Studio managers in creating a variety of digital content—images, videos, and written materials. Additionally, our science and technology training aims to improve participants' soft and hard skills in platform management and digital marketing, thereby providing benefits to all potential partners involved.
Ecological Justice for Timbulsloko: A Disaster Jurisprudence Approach
Authors: Dirgantara Nibras Cahya , Maharani Yusmita , Nada Rahma Qothrun , Hidayatullah Ahmad Fauzan
Published: February 2024

Ecological justice is a concept that emerged in the field of disaster fiqh which emphasizes the importance of fair and equitable treatment of the environment. This article will explain how to apply disaster fiqh to understand and overcome ecological justice issues. The sinking of Timbulsloko is a real consequence of global climate change, often affecting the most vulnerable communities with literature and field observation methods. This article will also discuss the importance of the role of local communities in driving actions that support ecological justice. This includes raising awareness about climate change, mobilizing community support, and working with government and non-government to find sustainable solutions. In Timbulsloko Village, the main causes of land subsidence are geographical factors and continuous coastal erosion. Damage to infrastructure, infiltration of seawater into inland areas, and decreased agricultural productivity are impacts that have been felt today. In addition, this phenomenon has a significant impact on local economies, social welfare, and environmental sustainability. To understand the impact of land subsidence on residents' daily lives, the study included field surveys, analysis of geological data, and conducting interviews with local communities. Land subsidence in Timbulsloko Village is a complex challenge that requires special attention. With this research, readers can increase their understanding of the source of the problem and effective solutions.
Pemberdayaan Perempuan Kepala keluarga dengan Komunikasi untuk Sehat
Authors: Rodiah Saleha
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini mengkaji kegiatan pemberdayaan perempuan kepala keluarga dalam menyikapi masalah yang dihadapi setelah kehilangan suami dan terpaksa menjalankan peran sebagai kepala keluarga. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus yaitu di Kota Cianjur Jawa Barat, Indonesia, khususnya yang dibantu oleh Yayasan Pemberdayaan Perempuan Kepala Keluarga (PEKKA). Subyek penelitian adalah beberapa anggota Serikat perempuan kepala keluarga yang mengikuti kegiatan kelompok perempuan, mengikuti pelatihan dan menjadi penerima manfaat program pemberdayaan perempuan dari Yayasan PEKKA dan Pemerintah. Pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara, dan studi dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perempuan kepala keluarga telah melakukan kegiatan komunikasi spiritual, intrapersonal, interpersonal dan kelompok untuk tetap sehat jiwa, meskipun beban dan peran yang mereka jalani sangat banyak. Membangun komunikasi, khususnya komunikasi interpersonal yang baik dengan keluarga dan orang-orang di sekitar, terutama mereka yang mendukungnya, terbukti membantu perempuan kepala keluarga mengalihkan beban ke kegiatan produktif dan mengembangkan rasa percaya diri. Mereka juga membuktikan diri sebagai kepala keluarga yang berdaya dengan berpartisipasi dalam kegiatan membangun kekuatan kolektif di masyarakat. Hasilnya dapat memberikan kontribusi bagi berbagai pihak yang memperhatikan kekuatan rumah tangga sebagai kekuatan masyarakat dan negara.
On new approach to semi-Fredholm theory in unital C*-algebras
Authors: Ivkovic Stefan
Published: February 2024

Axiomatic Fredholm theory in unital C*-algebras was established in [D. Kečkić, Z. Lazović, Acta Sci. Math., 83(3-4):629--655, 2017]. Following the pure algebraic approach by Kečkić and Lazović, in the author's paper [S. Ivković, Banach J. Math. Anal., 17:51, 2023] we extended further this theory to axiomatic semi-Fredholm and semi-Weyl theory in unital C*-algebras. However, recently, in [S. Ivković, arXiv:2306.01133] we developed another approach to axiomatic Fredholm theory in unital C*-algebras which is based on the theory of Hilbert modules and is equivalent to the algebraic approach by Kečkić and Lazović. In this paper, we extend further that new Hilbert-module approach from Fredholm theory to semi-Fredholm and semi-Weyl theory in unital C*-algebras. Hence, we provide new proofs to the results in [S. Ivković, Banach J. Math. Anal., 17:51, 2023].
Book review of Social entrepreneurship. A practical introduction by R. L. Weaver
Authors: Lawoyin Bunmi
Published: February 2024

Authored by Rasheda Weaver the book Social entrepreneurship. A practical introduction offers detailed information on designing, funding and launching a social enterprise. Weaver’s teaching, research, and professional experience centres on entrepreneurship, social enterprise, and social entrepreneurship as a tool for community development. She developed this book from her research on the social, legal, and economic attributes of a hundred and fifteen social enterprises in the United States and current research on social enterprise and social entrepreneurship worldwide. This book publicizes multiple aspects of social entrepreneurship unavailable in academic journals. It provides a realistic picture of launching, designing, and running a social enterprise. It is highly recommendable for aspiring social entrepreneurs as it shares information on resource acquisition, marketing techniques, and the sustenance of a social enterprise.
Top management and teacher involvement in the strategic planning process in Zimbabwean schools
Authors: Ngwenya Victor C
Published: February 2024

In this study I investigated the involvement of top management and teachers in the strategic planning process in 5 district schools located in the Bulawayo Metropolitan Province guided by the Take Stock Analysis (TSA) model. The constructivist/interpretivist paradigm was the qualitative methodology adopted for the study using a case study research method. The participants were 5 education managers and 5 focus groups of 4 teachers, each purposively selected from each school as an in-depth analysis of the phenomenon was sought through face-to-face interviews. Interview data were inductively and thematically analysed while strategic plans provided were inspected using content analysis and supplemented with interview data. The findings were reported following the concept of strategic planning, the formulation, monitoring and evaluation process. The results reveal that some schools used the centralised or decentralised strategic planning process while others hired strategists with minimal involvement from the teachers and the top management of the school. I recommend that stakeholders are actively involved in the entire strategic planning process to enhance ownership and commitment at the operational level. Most importantly, joint periodic evaluations are needed for modification purposes and relevance.
Designing women’s shoes and leather goods based on Irish traditional dance «ghillies»
Authors: Karaseva Alina , Semenova Ulyana , Koval Elena , Kostyleva Valentina , Konareva Yulia
Published: February 2024

The article presents a retrospective review of the history of the development of traditional Irish shoes «ghillie», its characteristic features, materials of manufacture, the transition from the national traditional to the modern everyday «brogue» model, analysis of modern models of «ghillie» for Irish folk dances, distinctive features of designs depending on type of dance performed.

Models from well-known manufacturers of modern everyday «ghillies» are considered, which have retained a characteristic feature in the design — cross lacing; options for combining the style of dance shoes in products of high fashion brands, which indicates the relevance of mixing different stylistic trends in modern fashion.

The process of designing shoes and leather goods based on traditional Irish dance «ghillies» is shown, including the development of a design project for a collection of women’s shoes under the motto «Irish disco», the designs of which are built using modern information technologies in the field of designing leather goods. The developed artistic solution for the collection’s models: a cross lacing system and a combination of bright colors will increase the competitiveness of domestic products.

The relevance of the work is determined by the priority directions of the Strategy for the Development of Light Industry in the Russian Federation for the period until 2025, as well as the state program «Development of Industry and Increasing its Competitiveness», approved by the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation. The research is carried out within the framework of the master’s thesis of Semenova U.V. and the candidate’s thesis of Koval E.A., the results of which are planned for implementation in the educational process of the department of «Artistic modeling, design and technology of leather goods» of the Russian State University. A.N. Kosygina (Technology. Design. Art) in the form of a textbook.