bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
NEW ASPECTS OF LABORATORY DIAGNOSTICS OF ANTIPHOSPHOLIPID SYNDROME
Authors: ALEKSANDROVA E.N. , NOVIKOV A.A. , LUKINA G.V.
Published: November 2024

Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a clinical and laboratory symptom complex characterized by recurrent thrombosis, obstetric pathology and the synthesis of antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL). The 2023 ACR/EULAR APS classification criteria differ from the previous ones (Sapporo, 2006) by a weighted assessment in points and the allocation of a mandatory “entry” criterion, which contains at least one clinical sign plus a positive result of the aPL test, including detection of lupus anticoagulant (LAC) or moderate (40-79 U) or high (≥80 U) levels of IgG/IgM antibodies to cardiolipin (aCL) or IgG/IgM antibodies to β2-glycoprotein I (aβ2-GP I) in blood within 3 years after identifying the clinical criterion. The greatest significance for diagnosing APS and predicting a high risk of thrombotic complications is the persistent detection of LAC and highly positive levels of IgG aCL and/or IgG aβ2-GP I, the least important is a single identification of LAC and persistent detection of moderate/high positive levels of IgM aCL and/or IgM aβ2 -GP I. The ACR/EULAR 2023 classification criteria for APS have greater diagnostic specificity (99% vs 86%), but lower diagnostic sensitivity (84% vs 99%) compared to the previous ones (Sapporo, 2006).
CYTOLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS OF SKIN DISEASES: THE PRESENCE OF MITES OF THE GENUS DEMODEX
Authors: YEZHOVA E.N. , KOROLEVA O.N. , YEZHOVA E.V. , MIRONOV O.V.
Published: November 2024

The article is devoted to the role of cytological studies in the diagnosis of skin diseases in combination with the presence of Demodex mites in biomaterial sample. Cytological examination plays an important role in the diagnosis of skin diseases, particularly in the detection of malignant neoplasms. This method allows for the evaluation of qualitative and quantitative changes in cells as well as the identification of extracellular and intracellular inclusions and microorganisms. The article provides literary data on the history of discovery, structure and life cycle of the tick of the genus Demodex. The pathogenesis, prevalence and clinical manifestations of demadecosis, a disease caused by parasitization of opportunistic ticks of the genus Demodex, are highlighted. The analysis of the experience of cytological diagnostics in the study of skin samples and found neoplasms in combination with the detected mites of the genus Demodex is presented. Examples of clinical cases where pathological changes in cells were found are considered, 18 photos of cytological preparations from the own archive of the cytological laboratory of the Tambov Regional Oncological Clinical Dispensary are presented. Clinical examples demonstrate that as a result of the vital activity of the Demodex mite, significant and pronounced epithelial changes occur, causing certain difficulties for a clear and unambiguous response from the cytologist in terms of differentiating the goodness or malignancy of the process
Influência da compactação do solo na regeneração natural em uma pista de pouso desativada em processo de recuperação
Authors: Ferreira Wendy Carniello , Machado Deivid Lopes , Guilherme Frederico Augusto Guimarães , Botelho Soraya Alvarenga
Published: November 2024

A regeneração natural tem se mostrado um bom indicador do estado de recuperação de áreas degradadas. Desta forma, este trabalho foi realizado com o objetivo de conhecer a florística e a estrutura da comunidade vegetal regenerante e avaliar a influência da resistência do solo à penetração sobre as variáveis diâmetro, altura, densidade e área basal da regeneração natural de espécies arbustivo-arbóreas, em uma área degradada em processo de recuperação. O estudo foi realizado em uma pista de pouso desativada no município de Itutinga, MG. Para inventário da regeneração natural, foram lançadas 19 parcelas sistemáticas de 5 m x 2 m, perfazendo área amostral de 190 m². Foram levantadas todas as espécies arbustivas ou arbóreas que apresentaram altura maior ou igual a 10 cm, que foram medidas no diâmetro ao nível do solo e na altura. A influência da resistência mecânica do solo à penetração sobre o diâmetro, a altura, a densidade e a área basal da regeneração foram calculadas pelo índice de Correlação de Pearson. A avaliação ocorreu 17 anos após o reflorestamento, que foi realizado por meio de plantio em quincôncio, em área total. A regeneração apresentou satisfatório desenvolvimento e diversidade, indicando que a sucessão florestal ocorre naturalmente. O diâmetro e a altura das plantas arbustivo-arbóreas regenerantes foram influenciados negativamente pela compactação do solo em camadas abaixo de 40 cm de profundidade. Algumas espécies que se destacaram em crescimento podem ser recomendadas para plantios em áreas degradadas pela compactação do solo. Recomenda-se a subsolagem profunda cruzada em áreas degradadas por corte ou aterro do solo.
Analysis of lowland smallholders’ vulnerability to climate change in the rift valley areas of Arba Minch Zuria district, southern Ethiopia
Authors: Boyana Asnake , Yirgu Teshome , Uncha Abera , Toma Thomas
Published: November 2024

The study assessed smallholders’ vulnerability to climate change and variability, which challenges development in rural-lowland kebeles of Arba Minch Zuriya District, Southern Ethiopia. 360-questionnaire survey households were the main sources from which primary data was gathered. Both purposive (non-probability) and systematic random probability sampling techniques were used to select the respondents. Secondary data were obtained from relevant published and unpublished materials. The livelihood vulnerability index (LVI), the LVI-IPCC on Climate Variability, and descriptive statistics were used to analyse the extent of smallholders’ vulnerability to climate variability. The results revealed a significant increment in the average annual temperature, no clear pattern in annual rainfall, and higher rainfall variability. Adaptive capacity (0.5139), sensitivity (0.683), and exposure (0.5043) were the three contributing factors weighted while quantifying the smallholders’ vulnerability extent. Technically, 3 dimensions of livelihood vulnerability categorized into 5 major components with their index values for demographic profile (0.5375), livelihood strategies (0.448), infrastructure and social networks (0.5564), health (0.3252), and food and water (0.4242) were used to calculate smallholders’ vulnerability to climate change and variability. The result of the LVI-IPCC was found to be (0.056). Resilience-building and adaptation methods are critical for minimizing the vulnerability of smallholder farmers. It is suggested that agriculture specialists and other concerned stakeholders should work together to develop lowland-appropriate rural livelihood vulnerability reduction measures.
Keywords: Adaptive capacity; Arba Minch Zuriya; Climate change; LVI; Smallholders
Linking Challenges to Academic Leadership Behaviors in Public University Context
Authors: Mekuria Girma
Published: November 2024

This research aimed to investigate potential root causes of challenges that arise and explain what drives the development of academic leadership behaviors in Ethiopia's public university context. The authors employed a cross-sectional survey design to achieve the research objective. The study established 540 sample units using Cochran's (1977) sample size determination and correction techniques, and further employed a stratified random sampling technique to select the stated sample academic leaders from three bands of six public universities. Among the 540 questionnaire papers distributed to participants, 487 (90.2%) were properly filled out and submitted. The collected data was recorded, organized, and analyzed using Excel and STATA-12. The study employed multivariate regression analysis using STATA-12 to scrutinize if subordinates' developmental challenges were attributed to the development of immediate academic leaders' behaviors. As a result, the study investigated the selected potential challenges that accounted for the highest variation in explaining the deviation in instructional leadership behavior (R2 = 0.16) compared to the variants in transformational (R2 = 0.11), transactional (R2 = 0.09), and laissezfaire (R2 = 0.04) leadership behaviors. This insight argues that the variety of complete academic leadership behaviors in public universities can be explained by one or more developmental challenges, such as members' novelty, staying up-to-date, challenging the status quo, being innovative, questioning immoral acts, and taking risks. The study suggests that reasonable potential sources of developmental challenges in academic governance are useful for the development of academic leadership behaviors in the public university context. Thus, the rational challenge is a developmental tool to advance academic leadership behaviors. The policy makers need to rethink and re-formulate academic governance policy dimensions that provide faculty members legal opportunities to challenge superiors either to stop immoral academic governance or to promote innovative academic governance in the university context.
Keywords: challenge; academic leadership; leadership behaviors; university; context
English Language Teachers’ Level of Instructional Behavior at Selected Secondary Schools
Authors: Gedamu Abate Demissie
Published: November 2024

This study aimed to examine the level of instructional control among English language teachers in selected secondary schools in Gamo Zone, Ethiopia. The study adopted an analytical survey research design to address the study objective. A census was used to select 62 English language teachers as participants. A validated five-point Likert scale questionnaire was employed to collect quantitative data. Statistical analyses, including one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Games-Howell post hoc analysis, were conducted to determine the level of instructional control among teachers. Additionally, a one-sample t-test was conducted to compare differences between the observed and expected mean values at both scale and subscale levels. The effect size was also utilized to describe the magnitude of instructional control. The findings of the study revealed that English language teachers predominantly employed strong teacher control, followed by marginalized shared and loose control. These results suggest that teachers primarily relied on teacher-centered direct instruction which may potentially lead to achievement gaps among students. Based on these findings, the study recommends that the Gamo Zone Education Department organize on-the-job training for English language teachers on instructional control to empower them to implement varied instructional control types as required thereby promoting a more balanced and inclusive instructional environment.
Keywords: Instructional control; Loose control; Shared control; Strong control; Student-centered; Teacher-centered
Characterization and Classification of Irrigation Water Quality of Woito Irrigation Scheme in Benastemay District, Southern Ethiopia
Authors: Mada Medhin Madebo , Hemacho Abebe Hegano , Yenesew Animaw
Published: November 2024

Every year a significant portion of semi-arid agricultural lands of Ethiopia becomes unproductive due to salinity and sodicity. For responsible land use and irrigation water management, it is essential to understand the salinity and sodicity status of irrigation water. As a result, this study was conducted to identify and classify the quality of woito irrigation scheme in Benatsemay District, Ethiopia. For the analysis of the irrigation water quality of the woito irrigation scheme, four representative samples were collected from the study area during both the wet and dry seasons. Irrigation water samples were taken and subjected to several analyses, including those for pH, TDS, EC, SAR, RSC, dissolved cations (Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+, and K+), and anions (SO42-, HCO3-, and CO32-), in order to determine the quality of the irrigation water used in the area under investigation. The results of investigation indicated that the pH of water samples was appropriate for irrigation. The EC of irrigation water was classified as medium and high during the wet and dry seasons. It was determined that the average SAR value was adequate for irrigation because it had little sodicity both during the wet and dry seasons. Additionally, the irrigation water had a suitable RSC value. Water quality analysis results for water samples taken from the research area generally showed salt issues to be a major concern. Salinity management and control strategies will therefore be employed to lessen the research area's exposure to long-term salinity threats. These actions include proper drainage, mixing irrigation water of different quality levels, adding mineral additions, replacing open irrigation canals with pipe systems, and using crops that can withstand salt. Therefore, additional research should be conducted to determine the status of groundwater quality in the studied area.
Intercropping Legumes Covers with Maize on Soil Moisture Improvement in Selected Dry Land Areas of Basketo Special Woreda’s, Ethiopia
Authors: Mekuria Yenealem Gemi , Wudinesh Naba Yaya , Amare Gojjam Geremew , Birhanu Wolde Gindi
Published: November 2024

Intercropping provides sufficient scope to include two or more crops simultaneously on the same piece of land, targeting higher land productivity. There is limited experimental evidence on the benefits of intercropping systems, which remains largely unstudied. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of intercropping on soil moisture conservation in a moisture-stressed area. For this study, a randomized complete block design was used to establish experimental plots with three replications. Five treatments were evaluated, including maize only, lablab only, cowpea only, lablab with maize, and cowpea with maize. Disturbed soil samples were collected from a depth of 0–30 cm and composited for soil moisture and physicochemical property analysis. The yield and biomass of maize and legume shrubs were collected from each plot, and the variations were analyzed using the general linear model. The land equivalent ratio (LER) was computed to evaluate land productivity. The result showed that higher soil moisture content was recorded on maize-cowpea intercrop (34.33%), followed by maize-lablab intercrop (31.20%) relative to sole maize (26.83%) at the development stage in the first-year trial. This implies the benefit of legume shrubs on soil moisture conservation, both under mono-cropped and intercropped conditions. In this trial, the highest LER values were obtained for maize intercropped with Lablab 1.44 at Angila 4 kebele, while at Angila 3 kebele, the highest LER values were obtained for maize intercropped with cowpea 1.29. Therefore, conducting similar studies for more than two years on permanent field plots is vital to achieving considerable changes in soil moisture and soil physicochemical properties, as well as helping farmers make better use of cereal-legume intercropping systems to increase yields in moisture-stress areas.
Keywords: Intercropping; Legume; Land equivalent ratio; Soil moisture; Yield
The Assuan Labeo, or Labeo horei Heckel (Pisces: Cyprinidae), in Lake Chamo, Ethiopia: Reproductive Biology and Condition Factor
Authors: Atnafu W/yohannes  , Alemayehu Anza
Published: November 2024

The Labeo horei (Heckel, 1847), the Assuan labeo, is an ecologically and economically important fish of Lake Chamo; thus, reproductive biology and condition factors of the fish were investigated in order to provide information essential for appropriate stock exploitation and sustainable management. Fish specimens were collected monthly from sampling stations at Lake Chamo between July 2022 and January 2023. A total of 462 specimens were collected for analysis. The mean condition factor was 1.11, which indicates a good state of wellbeing in the habitat during the period of study. The overall male to female sex ratio (1: 0.83) did not deviate substantially from the anticipated value of 1:1 (x2 = 3.82, P < 0.01). The fecundity of L. horei ranged from 200,000 to 1000,000 eggs and was found in mature ovaries (mean 261,045.8 eggs). These results confirm the suitability of Lake Chamo for the survival of L. horei. There is, however, a need for a systematic closed fishing regime to be employed in order to make way for sustainable growth of L. horei fisheries in the lake Chamo as the fish candidate for future aquaculture development.
Keywords: Breeding season, condition factor, fecundity, fishery, Labeo horei, Lake Chamo
Kapitalisme Pendidikan di Sekolah Satuan Pendidikan Kerjasama (SPK) dalam Perspektif Teori Keadilan
Authors: Kusmayanti Shanti
Published: November 2024

Sekolah Satuan Pendidikan Kerjasama (SPK) pada praktiknya tidak memberikan ruang yang sama bagi setiap warga negara Indonesia untuk mendapatkan pendidikan yang berkualitas. SPK justru menjadi praktik kapitalisme pendidikan yang semakin melebarkan kesenjangan antara satu orang dengan orang lainnya serta menghilangkan prinsip keadilan dimana setiap orang berhak mendapatkan kesempatan yang sama atas pendidikan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian hukum normatif yang menggunakan tiga pendekatan yaitu pendekatan perundang-undangan, pendekatan kasus, dan pendekatan konseptual. Dengan analisis menggunakan perspektif hukum kritis dan teori Keadilan John Rawls. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah rekomendasi kebijakan agar Kebijakan sekolah Satuan Pendidikan Kerjasama (SPK) sebagai sebuah produk kebijakan pemerintah di wilayah pendidikan yang tertuang dalam Permendikbud No. 31 Tahun 2024 sudah selayaknya dikaji ulang, dikoreksi dan dikembalikan menjadi kebijakan sesuai dengan tujuan pendidikan nasional. Agar selaras dengan mandat konstitusi untuk mencerdaskan kehidupan bangsa dan yang memberi ruang atau akses kepada setiap warga negara untuk mendapatkan hak konstitusionalnya atas pendidikan.
Komitmen Religiusitas Mahasiswa Alumni Pondok Pesantren di Perguruan Tinggi Umum
Authors: Nala Auna Robbika
Published: November 2024

Pondok Pesantren adalah lembaga pendidikan yang berlandaskan agama, bertujuan untuk mendidik generasi yang religius melalui pengajaran ajaran Islam dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Institusi ini sering menjadi pilihan utama bagi keluarga yang ingin anak-anak mereka memiliki kehidupan religius yang unggul. Meski demikian, pengalaman belajar di pondok pesantren tidak selalu menjamin bahwa santri akan memiliki kehidupan religius, memahami, dan mengamalkan ajaran Islam setelah meninggalkan pesantren. Salah satu tantangan bagi lulusan pondok pesantren adalah anggapan masyarakat bahwa mereka akan menjadi anak yang saleh setelah mondok. Hal ini mendorong penelitian lebih lanjut di bidang sosiologi untuk meneliti pergeseran komitmen religius di kalangan alumni. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif, melibatkan wawancara dan observasi terhadap enam alumni pondok pesantren yang kuliah di perguruan tinggi umum, dengan pemilihan informan secara purposive berdasarkan kriteria tertentu. Data dianalisis menggunakan teori komitmen religiusitas dari Glock & Stark (1969). Hasil menunjukkan bahwa alumni yang mondok selama tiga tahun memiliki karakteristik berbeda dibandingkan dengan alumni yang mondok enam tahun. Alumni tiga tahun menunjukkan komitmen keagamaan yang lebih baik, sedangkan alumni enam tahun mengalami lebih banyak perubahan dalam praktik keagamaan dan merasa lebih terbebani oleh label santri. Perubahan ini disebabkan oleh alasan mondok yang tidak berasal dari keinginan pribadi dan pengaruh dari lingkungan sosial mereka.
Community Based Management Of Sustainable Mangrove Ecosystems In Kendari City, Southeast Sulawesi
Authors: Rahman Walid Walyudin , Husen Achmad , Seta Ananto Kusuma
Published: November 2024

Mangrove ecosystems are a form of important role in maintaining the stability of the coastal environment that has ecological, physical and economic-social functions so as to provide interaction between people who live in mangrove areas. efforts in managing sustainable mangrove ecosystems in order to provide carrying capacity to all parties so as to identify, analyze, determine the needs and potential of natural resources in mangrove ecosystems. Mangrove ecosystem damage is caused by two things, namely community activities and natural factors so as to prevent degradation, the application of sustainable mangrove ecosystem management is carried out optimally to preserve mangroves. The study aims to determine the observation of ecosystems and community concepts in sustainable mangrove management in Kendari City. This research method uses descriptive quantitative with sampling techniques using cluster sampling and direct observation data collection. The results of this study indicate that the results of observations from two areas in Kendari City, namely mangroves in the Nambo area with observations of natural / bio and physical environment score range 23 is quite fulfilling for mangrove management while mangroves in the Bungkutoko area score range 37 is very fulfilling said to be sustainable for mangrove management and the results of the questionnaire statement regarding the concept of management descriptively shows community-based sustainable ecosystem management strongly agrees to be well implemented and can be said to be sustainable in mangrove ecosystem management Kendari City Southeast Sulawesi.
Contextual Theological Review Of The Meaning Of Tamo Cake In The Tulude Tradition And Its Impact On Faith Growth In The GMIM Batu Karang Bualo Congregation, Bunaken Region
Authors: Kalalo Jefry , Sawotong Christoblless Evryanto
Published: November 2024

This article presents a contextual theological review regarding the meaning of Tamo Cake in the Tulude Tradition and its impact on the growth of faith in the GMIM Batu Karang Bualo Congregation, Bunaken Region. Tamo cake, which is made from sticky rice, sugar, coconut and coconut milk, not only serves as a dish in Tulude ceremonies, but also holds the noble values that are the cultural heritage of the people of North Nusa. This research aims to maintain the Tulude Tradition, which includes Tamo Cake, as a means of increasing the growth of Christian faith. Using qualitative methods and in-depth analysis, this article links the Tamo Cake to Christian values, highlighting how the meaning of this cake can strengthen social bonds and increase the spiritual awareness of the congregation. Tamo cake is a symbol of unity and harmony, which is able to penetrate differences in a pluralistic society. The research results show that Tamo Cake in the Tulude Tradition not only functions as ritual food, but also as a medium for communicating theological and educational values that are relevant to the context of congregational life in relation to Contextual Theology and the cultivation of Christian values for Christian Religious Education. Thus, this tradition has great potential in building faith and harmony between religious communities. This article ends with a conclusion that emphasizes the importance of maintaining traditions as part of a community's cultural identity and spirituality.
The history of verse studies and formalism
Authors: Orekhov Boris V.
Published: November 2024

The core idea of formalism is that literature is not merely a function of psychology or so­cial theory and cannot be explained using the tools of these sciences. One could say that poet­ics is almost the only philological subdiscipline that has managed to preserve the fundamental idea of formalism, explaining poetic facts in terms of poetics itself, rather than through eco­nomic, sociological, or psychological means. This is precisely the approach taken by Mikhail Gasparov in his article on the history of Russian rhyme, where, without resorting to reduc­tionism, he constructs his concept of cultural history as a sequence of crises and their resolu­tions. Maxim Shapir, in his well-known work on the evolution of the Russian iambic tetrame­ter, specifically highlights the unusual method he employs—the explanation of a poetic fact through historically documented and socially significant events. Poetics, more than any other branch of literary studies, maintains its hermetic nature, which presupposes the explanation of literary data through literary circumstances. The situation in which literature finds itself having to defend its autonomy from other sciences is reminiscent of the position once faced by sociology and linguistics, where Emile Durkheim and Ferdinand Saussure fought for their separation from psychology. In recent times, Franco Moretti has attempted to mimic the methodology of formalists, though he still advocates the stance of a methodologically opposed party, which assumes that literary facts can be explained using the logic of social sciences.
Heine’s dolnik in the academic discussion and the Russian translation practice of the 1900s—1930s
Authors: Polilova Vera S.
Published: November 2024

The spread of new poetic meters in the works of both older and younger generation of symbolists inevitably led to attempts at their scientific comprehension and description. This paper demonstrates that in writings on Russian verse, starting with Andrei Bely's “Symbol­ism”, the concepts of ‘dolnik/pauznik’ have been consistently analysed in comparison with German tonic verse in general and Heine's poetry in particular. The theoretical interest in ‘dolnik’ was fueled not only by the prevailing poetic processes but also by new translation experiments, primarily the equirhythmic translations of Heine by Alexander Blok, published in his collection “Night Hours” (1911). The formal similarities between Russian and German ‘dolnik’ prompted scholars to develop comparative metrics and theories of tonic verse, while the rhythmic differences led to the refinement of concepts related to rhythm and meter in non-syllabic verse, as well as the establishment of ideas concerning formal and functional equiva­lence of metric forms in poetic translation. In addition to scientific discussions from the 1910s—1930s, the paper addresses the rhythmic strategies employed in Russian translations of Heine’s three-ictic dolnik of the early decades of the 20th century by Alexander Blok, Yuri Tynianov, Viktor Zorgenfrei, Evgenya Knipovich, and Vera Arens. The equirhythmic tradi­tion established by Blok in translating Heine’s verse is contrasted with Tynianov's functional approach. This study deepens the understanding of the connections between symbolist and formalist poetics, as well as between symbolist translation and the so-called philological trans­lation of the 1920s and 1930s.
Should there be biomolecular pragmatics?
Authors: Zolyan Suren T.
Published: November 2024

This article demonstrates that the concept proposed by Alexander Spirov reflects the ongoing paradigm shift and inspires new approaches in biosemiotics and semiotic pragmatics. The shift involves a move from describing coding languages to describing languages that regulate them. This requires considering the agentivity (or quasi-subjectivity) of sign systems, which leads to a scenario where the sign system functions as both its subject and object, thus reviving Peirce's idea of the sign as a quasi-mind. An analysis of the primary regulatory mechanisms shows that regulatory codes: (a) create specific conditions for coding, (b) govern and control coding processes, and (c) consist of the same elements as coding elements, although are interpreted differently. Their interpretant is not amino acids or proteins but the processes of activation or suppression. Communication and information processes at the biomolecular level allow pragmatics to be understood as semiotic operations associated with intra-system self-regulation and the system's external interaction with its context (environment). The processes within a system, as described by Alexander Spirov, create contexts and interfaces for interaction between different systems. This implies that a system of signs can act as an agent that communicates or interprets, akin to Peirce's notion of the quasi-mind. This understanding has the potential to significantly reshape the current approaches to pragmatics and semiosis.
Linguistic and sociological perspective on the perception of profanity in Moscow in 2024
Authors: Dobrushina Ekaterina R.
Published: November 2024

The article presents the findings of a study on the attitudes toward profanity among Muscovites born between 1962 and 2011, all from families with higher education backgrounds. The research explores how respondents understand the term ‘mat,’ their views on societal restrictions regarding profanity, self-assessed frequency of using profanities and purposes for it, as well as the evolution of the attitudes toward profanity over different life stages. The study is based on the analysis of 20 interviews and 182 questionnaire responses. It also offers a concise overview of scholarly and lexicographical interpretations of the term ‘mat’. The author proposes her own definition of profanity, distinguishing it from other forms of obscene language. Preliminary statistical insights are presented. For example, 26 % of the respondents report rarely or never using ‘mat’ (excluding quotations), with 23 respondents claiming they have never used it. 14 % of the respondents identify themselves as frequent users, while 60 % admit to using it occasionally or only in specific social settings. Many respondents believe that profanity is used to some extent by everyone. However, a significant portion express discomfort when it is used simply to fill pauses in conversation. 35 % of the respondents admit to using obscene language in the presence of children, while 10 % more people are likely to limit its use with strangers compared to close friends or acquaintances. Opinions on profanity regulation vary, with 14 % supporting a strict ban, 44 % supporting a ban in specific situations, and 17 % advocating complete freedom to use profanities. In conclusion, the author offers a model for the perception of profanity: its infrequent, primarily oral speech use, restricted to private settings or among close acquaintances of either gender, but generally avoided in the presence of children. Profanity is used indirectly, not in an invective manner, and serves two main functions: psychological release and as a form of expressive or entertaining speech.
Author-coined terminology in Russian verse theory: the formalist legacy
Authors: Pilshchikov Igor A.
Published: November 2024

Any system of terminology serves as a map of the field within which it is employed. The history of terminology, as an integral component of intellectual history, offers valuable in­sights for methodological reflection. It often prompts a reevaluation of specific issues by re­turning to their origins and rekindling potential implications and developments that were set aside in the course of the subsequent evolution of the discipline. This paper focuses on several terms that emerged during the formative decades of Russian verse theory (1910s and 1920s). These include: ritmicheskii kursiv [rhythmic italics], a term coined by Mikhail Shtokmar, which became common after the works of Kiril Taranovsky and Mikhail Gasparov; slo­vorazdel [word boundary], a term coined by Osip Brik, which has lost its association with Formalist terminology in modern-day use; and, eventually, dol’nik [strict accentual verse], one of the most debated concepts in Russian verse studies (the difference between this concept and the related but defunct concept of pauznik [pause-based verse] is also discussed). The concluding section of the article is devoted to the history of the overarching term for verse studies, stikhovedenie (a calque of the German Verslehre). The study of versification ter­minology allows us to more effectively develop modern verse theory, which dates back in many respects to the polemics between the Russian Formalists and the Symbolists.
Comparative study of fibers extracted from the stems and roots of the Cameroonian pennissetum purpureum for their applications in compressed earth brick reinforcement and textile engineering
Authors: Kenmogne Fabien , Eno Roger , Adile Adoum Danao , Bayiha Blaise Ngwem , Tchemou Gilbert , Ngnihamye Martial Nde , Tiokeng Olivier Lekeufack , Nobisse Steven Kevin Donfang , Bell Emmanuel Yamb
Published: November 2024

This work focuses on the extraction and experimental characterization of pennisetum purpureum fibers extracted from stems and roots, harvested in the Batié Kingdom, in the West Region of Cameroon. After extracting fibers using the boiling water technique, they are chemically treated to improve their properties and performance and to facilitate their incorporation into various composite materials. For the physical characterizations, it is measured: the absolute and apparent densities, the linear mass, the water absorption rate, and the diameter via the microscope. The mean values of the diameters and the measure of their frequency distributions are calculated, followed by the statistical analysis using the maximum entropy principle, in order to find the most probable diameter necessary for technological applications. For the mechanical properties, only the tensile tests are performed, with the determination of the young modulus of both the stems and roots. The results thus obtained showed that the fibers of the stems have an absolute density of (1.35 g/cm3), a linear mass of (54.6 tex), an apparent density of (0.45 g/cm3), a water content of (12.73%), an absorption rate of (142.46%), a porosity of (65.91%), a mean diameter of (7 mm), an elastic modulus of (3.98 GPa), a tensile strength of value of (1186.59 MPa) and an elongation of 16.17%, while the root fibers have an absolute density of (1.34 g/cm3), a linear mass (16.76 tex), an apparent density of (0.37845 g/cm3), a water content of (12.25%), an absorption rate of (193.16%), a porosity of (71.92%), a diameter of (4 mm), an elastic modulus of (1.55 GPa), a tensile strength of a value of (1960.35 MPa) and an elongation of 60.6%. Thus, the fibers of the stems have good mechanical properties, which make them an appropriate material in several applications, such as the reinforcement of composite materials.
UK Budget – Did Labour Deliver on Their Promises?
Authors: Shelemay C.
Published: November 2024

During last summer’s UK elections, the Labour party manifesto included a pledge to address a huge gap in the country’s finances by raising taxes on the wealthy, while sparing “working people” from tax increases. Last month, Chancellor Rachel Reeves laid out Labour’s autumn budget, announcing abolishment of the non-dom rules, as well as increases in capital gains tax rates and employers’ contributions to the National Insurance, among other things. In this Talking Points, Claire Shelemay reviews the most significant changes in the Autumn Budget and examines whether Labour did, in fact, keep their promises.
Jaringan Saraf Tiruan untuk Memprediksi Jumlah Pertumbuhan Penduduk di Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil Kabupate Sumba Barat Daya
Authors: Rolan Semis Dangga  , Cecilia D.P.B Gabriel  , Karolus Wulla Rato
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this research is to create a JST (artificial neural network) model that can forecast population growth at the Population and Civil Registration Office of West Sumba Regency. population growth at the Population and Civil Registration Office of West Sumba Regency. Regency. Regional development planning must consider the increasing number of population, therefore proper forecasting is essential to encourage sustainable policies and initiatives. sustainable policies and initiatives. Because it can identify complex patterns in past data and produce more accurate forecasts than traditional techniques, an ANN model is used. traditional techniques, the ANN model is used. The data used in this study is the population growth of Southwest Sumba Regency over the past including characteristics such as birth and death rates and population movements. deaths and population movements. The backpropagation algorithm is used to optimize the multilayer perceptron (MLP) architecture for ANN training. Separating the data into training and testing sets and assessing the models model using metrics such as Mean Absolute Error (MAE) and Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE) based on the error. Error (RMSE) based on the prediction error are the steps involved in the training process. involved in the training process. The research findings show that, with a low level of error, the artificial neural network model can estimate the population increase in Southwest Sumba Regency with a reasonable level of accuracy. reasonable level of accuracy. The model is expected to serve as a reference for relevant authorities to better manage population data and as a tool to create more focused and successful population policies.
Analisis Qualitiy of Service (QoS) Jaringan Internet Menggunakan Metode Action Research Pada Balai Diklat Keagamaan Palembang
Authors: Yevi Grata Putra  , Tata Sutabri
Published: November 2024

Palembang Religious Education and Training Center as an education and training institution utilizes information technology, especially wifi internet networks to support various learning and training activities. To support these needs, a quality internet network is needed, so an evaluation and measurement of Quality of Service (QoS) is needed, because QoS is able to measure various important parameters in the network, such as throughput, delay, jitter, and packet loss, all of which play an important role in ensuring the network functions properly.  The standard used is TIPHON. By using the Action Research method, this research will produce real internet quality data in accordance with actual conditions. After testing, the average results on the 4 parameters tested obtained an index value of 3. So that the overall quality of the internet network at the Palembang Religious Education and Training Center has good network quality.
Sociodemographic variables and psychological distress of Moroccan college students
Authors: Ben Ayad Hatim , Najdi Adil , Senhaji Meftaha
Published: November 2024

Because college students are an important category of the population highly vulnerable to mental health problems, this study aims to investigate the sociodemographic variables associated with the increase in psychological distress levels among Moroccan college students. Participants (N = 1147; mean age 20.00, SD = 2.6; 703 females and 444 males) completed a survey, which included a sociodemographic questionnaire and the Arabic version of the Brief Symptoms Inventory (BSI). Non-parametric tests were conducted to explore the data. Non-parametric tests revealed that being female, having a physical illness, experiencing depression and anxiety, having sleep problems, and living with only their mother or with a family member other than their parents are associated with a significant increase in the level of psychological distress. In summary, specific sociodemographic factors exert a notable influence on the psychological distress levels experienced by college students. Consequently, it is imperative to intensify research endeavors aimed at delving into the intricacies of college students’ mental health and its correlated ramifications.
Academic achievement in university students: The role of perfectionism and academic hardiness
Authors: Sepiadou Iwanna
Published: November 2024

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between two personality factors, namely perfectionism and academic hardiness, and academic achievement. Nine hundred sixty-six undergraduate students from diverse disciplines in Greece made up the entire sample. In addition to two self-reported questionnaires about their achievements, perfectionism, and academic toughness, they were asked to complete one demographic questionnaire. The study revealed statistically significant positive correlations between the adaptive form of perfectionism and academic achievement and negative primarily correlation between the maladaptive form of perfectionism and academic achievement. The dimensions of academic hardiness (challenge, commitment, control) were also found to be positively correlated with the students’ performance. Regarding the predictive role of these two factors for academic achievement, the results indicated that the adaptive form of perfectionism (high standards) and two dimensions of academic hardiness (challenge and commitment) are positive predictors, while the maladaptive form of perfectionism (discrepancy) is a negative predictor. Implications of the above results are discussed.
Associations between Big-5 personality traits, cognitive ability, and climate beliefs and behaviours: Results from a longitudinal UK birth cohort
Authors: Freminot Ken , Major-Smith Katie , Northstone Kate , Halstead Isaac , Major-Smith Daniel
Published: November 2024

Anthropogenic climate change is an existential threat to both humans and wider biodiversity. However, cumulatively, individuals’ actions can help to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Understanding the factors which shape individuals’ beliefs about climate change, and their environmental behaviours, is therefore crucial. Here, we explore whether individual differences—Big-5 personality traits and cognitive ability—are associated with climate beliefs and behaviours, using longitudinal data from a UK birth cohort study. Individual differences were measured when the participants were teenagers (aged 13 to 15 years), with climate beliefs and behaviours assessed at approximately age 30 years. These climate beliefs and behaviours included: belief that the climate is changing, concern over climate change, whether humans are to blame for climate change, whether individual actions can mitigate climate change, and whether they were undertaking a range of pro-environmental behaviours for climate reasons (e.g., reducing air travel, reducing meat/dairy consumption). Regression models were used to explore the associations between individual differences and climate belief and behaviour outcomes, adjusting for a range of relevant sociodemographic confounders. Overall, we found consistent positive associations between agreeableness, openness to experience and cognitive ability scores and environmental knowledge and action. Weaker, and more inconsistent, associations were reported for extraversion, conscientiousness and emotional stability. These results suggest that individual differences may shape an individual’s beliefs and actions regarding climate change, and potentially indicates groups where climate information campaigns could be targeted.
Symptomatic and serological study of the Grapevine FanLeaf Virus in the vineyards of northern Algeria.
Authors: Idir IDRIS , Hadjira BELKAHLA , Abderazak HAMAMA , Bachir MEDROUH , Amar SISSAOUI , Moussa LACHIBI
Published: November 2024

Nepovirus Grapevine FanLeaf Virus (GFLV) is among the viruses that cause the infectious degeneration of grapevines. It is transmitted by the ectoparasitic nematode Xiphenema index. This study aimed to investigate the GFLV virus in 25 vineyards located in north-central Algeria and occupied by nine different grape varieties. Several surveys were carried out during the period 2015-2023, to collect samples presenting typical symptoms of a possible GFLV infection. Immunological screening for GFLV in the 376 samples collected was carried out using the specific DAS-ELISA technique. Our results showed the presence of typical GFLV symptoms in all the vineyards surveyed. Statistical analysis using the FACM technique demonstrated that the most discriminating symptoms are growth retardation, developmental anomalies, and flower abortion. Anomalies display correlations with deformation and growth delays at proportions of 65.3% and 61%, respectively. Similarly, sagging correlates with these symptoms at a rate of 69.5%. Furthermore, growth delay exhibits a notable correlation of 78.6% with the symptom of flower aboration. The DAS-ELISA serological test shows an infection rate of 43.35% on 376 samples tested. Dattier Beyrouth and Dabouki grape varieties are the most infected, with infection rates of 25.15% and 22.70%, respectively, which represents almost half of all the samples tested. The SO4 rootstock has the highest infection rate, with a 52.15% infection rate.
Complex myomectomy: A case report and literature review
Authors: Kibunja J.V.K , Njiru L.W , Kagema F.N
Published: November 2024

Background: Myomectomy is the surgical removal of fibroids with the preservation of the uterus for future childbirth. It may be complex when adhesions, multiple myomas of different sizes are present in various sites, and a repeat myomectomy.Case presentation: A 40-year-old nulliparous presented with primary infertility. She reported having heavy and prolonged menstrual bleeding that led to multiple blood transfusions due to symptomatic anemia. Physical examination revealed a palpable mass that was irregular, mobile, non-tender. Her fundal height was 16 weeks. Pelvic ultrasound demonstrated multiple uterine fibroids of varying sizes and locations. The patient desired fertility and was therefore scheduled for myomectomy. A total of 80 fibroids were excised. Tourniquet and vasopressin were used to reduce hemorrhage. Bilateral uterine artery ligation was done to achieve hemostasis.Conclusion: Myomectomy complicated by multiple myomas up to 80 in number is possible. However, a meticulous surgical technique of myomectomy by an experienced surgeon is required. The use of tourniquet and vasopressin is vital to reduce hemorrhage during the operation.
Effectiveness of a locally produced suction machine: An open- label, pragmatic, randomized controlled noninferiority trial in a national referral facility in Kenya
Authors: Ong’ech J , Ayah R , Mbugua E , Waller K , Inwani I , Abdalla K , Gathara D , Kosgei R.J
Published: November 2024

Background: The availability, accessibility, and effective use of essential medical devices play a vital role in delivering quality health services. Unfortunately, in developing countries, including Kenya, it is estimated that as high as 70 of medical % devices are partially or entirely non-functional. Therefore, this study sought to evaluate the clinical effectiveness, safety, reliability, and acceptability of a locally made low-cost suction aspirator (Maker) by comparing it to the standard of care equipment in a tertiary referral hospital routine setting.Methods: This was an open-label, pragmatic, randomized controlled noninferiority trial. The mixed-methods approach with quantitative and qualitative data collection approaches was used. Women undergoing cesarean section and their babies (where needed) were randomized to either standard of care or Maker equipment for suction during surgery. A noninferiority margin of risk difference between the standard of care and Maker suction equipment was prespecified at 7%. Key informant % interviews were conducted with clinicians and nurses to inform the utility of the Maker equipment.
Results: A total of 110 participants were recruited. Of these, 56 and 54 participants were randomly assigned to the standard care and Maker suction equipment arms, respectively. Using a per-protocol approach, suction was reported as successful in 96.4 (54/56) % of the participants in the standard of care arm and 92.6 (50/54) of the participants in the Maker's arm. % Fifty percent (n=28) of the participants in the standard of care arm, had gauze used in place of the suction machine. Qualitative findings illustrate that the Maker equipment was reliable and acceptable with the improvements made such as overflow protection valve making it the preferred equipment.Conclusion: The Maker equipment is like the standard of care equipment. The high reliability and acceptability, and absence of safety concerns highlights the potential of local development of medical devices to address existing gaps.