bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Strategies and tactics in simultaneous translation
Authors:   teacher, TSUOS, YUNUSOVA NADIRA
Published: March 2023

The role and characteristics of simultaneous translation (ST) in the general system of translation are very wide, and deeper knowledge and skills are required from the simultaneous translator. The translator uses a simultaneous interpretation of different types of interpretation, in particular, semantic translation from serial translation and different forms and methods. The translation is also a unique bridge that connects these cultures. Whether it is a written translation or an oral translation, to a certain degree it creates an exchange and acquaintance of cultures. Every language reflects the worldview, psyche, and identity of that nation. It gives a heavier task for the translator when performing the translation. Today, simultaneous translation is widely used in meetings of heads of state and international conferences. It is natural that the main topic of such simultaneous translation processes is about politics and the political environment in the neighboring and international arena. In carrying out political translation, an experienced translator always takes into account the hidden ambiguity in the speaker’s speech. This is because, in the political context of a country, a word that has a positive meaning often has a negative meaning when it is simultaneously translated into another language. It is no coincidence that "Politics is an art." After all, various political metaphors and euphemisms are often used in politics. Therefore, on the one hand, in the process of simultaneous translation, the translator works with traditional phrases, the practical, auxiliary essence of which is clear to him. On the other hand, he works with the message the politician is sending and therefore has to clearly understand to whom it is actually addressed. A knowledgeable interpreter of the political context and subtleties of diplomatic language allows the translator to clearly convey all the emphasized aspects of the message and, if necessary, to add that emotional-expressive tone to the text. This article analyses the presentation of political vocabulary in the Arabic-Uzbek combination of simultaneous translation, the Arabic units of address used in the process of simultaneous translation on a political topic for heads of state and officials in Arab states through various examples and evidence. Simultaneous translation, strategy, the semantic-stylistic structure of communication, dynamic, statistical, waiting strategy, and serial translation.
The principles of covering the verb group in the works "Al-favoidu-z-ziyiyayya" and "Kofiya"
Authors:   teacher, TSUOS, JORAEVA MADINA
Published: March 2023

This scientific article analyzes the following questions: Abdurahman Jami in his work "Al-Favoidu-z-Ziyoyya" believes that the main feature of the verb is that it belongs to one of the three tenses, which indicates an individual meaning, i.e. an independent meaning. The article also emphasizes that Jami comes with verbal prepositions, the scientist fully explains the form of verbal prepositions, places of their application, the meanings of prepositions that require one form or another. In particular, Abdurahman Jami's chapter on "verbs" includes past and present forms, imperative forms, transitive and intransitive verbs, passive pronouns, a number of meaningful verbs expressing suspicion and (reliable) knowledge (or thinking and calculation), auxiliary verbs, verbs actions expressing closeness, verbs expressing admiration, verbs of praise and insults. It is widely noted that the scholar does not limit himself to providing general information about these verbs, but clearly and accurately interprets the functions and meanings of each verb in this category, expresses their relationship and classifies them separately. The article is devoted to the unique style of Abdurahman Jami, especially his desire for originality. For example, a scientist thinks deeply, clearly expressing the essence, structure, (etymology) of words, grammatical rules. As a result of the study, the article emphasizes that no other complete works of classical Arabic linguistics have been found, which indicates the high scientific significance of the work "Al-Fawaidu-z-Ziyoyya". The results of the study will serve as a resource for those interested in classical Arabic.
Lexicological characteristics of the names of medicinal plants in the Uyghur language
Authors:   teacher, TSUOS, GISAROV FARHOD
Published: March 2023

This article explains the lexical features of the names of medicinal plants in the Uighur language. The structure of the names of medicinal plants, one or more components, semantic meaning, syntactic relations of names, the degree of use in Uyghur medicine, the position of terms in linguistic layers, the positive aspects of the names of medicinal plants for the development of Uyghur science are analyzed.
The Genesis and Evolution of Iran's Foreign Policy
Authors:   Ph.D. student, TSUOS, KHODJIMURATOVA DILSHODA
Published: March 2023

According to the article, in the late XX and early XXI centuries, Iran's foreign policy strategy has suffered a number of changes under the influence of reforms in the country, and during this historical period, the political elite changed the direction of Tehran's foreign policy based on the current situation. The sources of Iran's foreign policy development and the mechanisms of its implementation will be explored. The foreign policy of Iran's presidents and the methods of its implementation will be analyzed, and their aspects aimed at protecting the country's national interests will be compared. The article states that the Iranian Foreign Policy Office tried to show the world community that it supports the idea of liberalizing international relations at a time when Tehran gave priority to the development of Tehran's foreign policy based on the ideas of realism.
Some comments on verbs of action in Arabic
Authors:   Doctor of philological sciences, professor, TSUОS, SHOMUSAROV SHORUSTAM , RZAMUKHAMEDOVA ZILOLA MI ,   Lecturer, Oriental University
Published: March 2023

This article briefly describes the set of verbs in Arabic and Uzbek, its study by linguists, comparative lexical-semantic analysis of action verbs in both languages. in the study of the lexical-semantic relations of action verbs in the Arabic language, special attention should be paid to aspects related to the meaning of verbs, such as synonyms and antonyms between them. Among the verbs of action in Arabic, there are many verbs that have polysemantic meanings, and sometimes they are used in their original meaning, and sometimes in other meanings as well. The meaning of these verbs also depends on the event or situation to which they are related. While the original, original meaning of the verb is mainly related to the normal state of the subject, other meanings serve to express his emotional state. In the study of lexical-semantic relations related to action verbs in Arabic, special attention should be paid to which prepositions these verbs come with, because a particular action verb depends on whether the object to which the action is directed is animate or inanimate. may require a different preposition. In synonymous relations, the verbs of action differ according to the extent to which the action lasted, for what purpose it was performed, or by what means it was performed. There are similarities and differences in the expression of the verb "to come" in Uzbek in Arabic. In Uzbek, the main semantic of this action verb is quite simple, but the content is almost identical to the Arabic lexeme "to come". In Uzbek, this verb requires that the object to which it is directed come mainly in the infinitive, place-time, exit, and direction verbs, while in Arabic they are represented by a preposition giving the meaning of an infinitive or a definite conjunction. In expressing some of the meanings of the verb "to come" in the Uzbek language, it is necessary to use their Arabic alternative, and in some cases, the meanings of this verb in the Uzbek language. in Arabic it is also expressed by the verb "to come", but in this case it is necessary to choose a verb that expresses the expected meaning from the synonymous verbs that mean "to come" in Arabic.
Two translations of one story
Authors:   Doctor of philological sciences, associate professor, TSUОS, HAMIDOV KHАYRULLA
Published: March 2023

Thanks to literary translation since the 90s of the last century, Uzbek national literature has been enriched with masterpieces of world literature, and samples of Uzbek literature have been translated into other languages and managed to find their readers in many countries of the world. In particular, over the past thirty еars, interest in Uzbek literature has increased in Turkey. In a short time, dozens of masterpieces of Uzbek literature were translated into foreign languages, including the fraternal Turkish language, and presented to lovers of our literature. The bonds of friendship and brotherhood between the Uzbek and Turkish peoples, whose language, history and culture are very close to each other, have been further strengthened thanks to literary translation. The treasury of Turkish literature is replenished with the most famous works of famous Uzbek writers. In particular, among the works of the famous Uzbek writer A. Kadyri "Bygone Days", "Scorpion from the Altar", Abek "Navoi", stories by Abdulla Kahkhar were translated into Turkish and published. This in itself provided great material for the science of translation studies. The issues of critical review of literary translations, evaluation of their artistic level and quality, and the study of translation skills were put on the agenda. This article discusses the problems in Turkish translations of a story by Abdullah Kahhar, seeks a partial solution to the problems that have arisen in practice. In particular, the advantages of translating between two related languages have their own difficulties, the problems associated with "false equivalents" remain in translation, despite the fact that the Uzbek and Turkish languages belong to the same language family, it is emphasized that this requires the translator to be especially careful when translation of works of art.
Formation of modern Korean culture
Authors:   Teacher, TSUОS, KOBILOVA GULJAKHAN
Published: March 2023

This article is devoted to the history of the formation and development of modern Korean culture. The article, first of all, reveals the concept of the terms "culture", "mass culture" and "modern culture", and provides conclusions about the fact that culture is an indicator, the so-called measure of consciousness and values ​​of a person and society as a whole. Mass culture, in turn, has become the leading cultural form and, under the influence of globalization processes, it has become a global phenomenon. Through cultural integration, the exchange of customs, traditions, art, and technologies with each other and their modification in accordance with modern views and values, modern culture is formed, which opens up new areas of research for scientists. The paper also discusses the relevance of this topic, the features of the formation of traditional Korean culture, and the factors that influenced its transformation and transformation into one of the areas of modern mass culture. Before considering the modern phenomenon, the study provides a brief history of the gradual development of culture from ancient times to the present day. The paper also cites a number of scholarly historians, culturologists-Korean studies, both Uzbek and foreign, and their scientific works in the field of Korean studies, and based on their analysis, this study was carried out. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of the modern phenomenon of the cultural wave of South Korea - Hallyu, its economic content, state policy aimed at supporting and developing Korean culture, and territorial popularization, as a phenomenon that is a unique interweaving of opposite principles: traditional Eastern (Confucian) and Western cultural values, finding its connoisseurs all over the world, including in Uzbekistan, as a universal culture. The peculiarity and novelty of this phenomenon are also that, unlike neighboring Eastern cultures such as Chinese, Japanese or Indian, representing a person, first of all, a picture of the traditional classical era pops up before his eyes, in the case of Korea, more popular representation of the current modern post-industrial era. The people of South Korea managed to find a balance of traditions and innovations that best meets the requirements of the modern development of the country.
The history of the rise of the postal communication system to a new level in Uzbekistan during the years of independence
Authors:   Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in History, Urgench Branch of Tashkent Medical Academy, YUSUPOV IZZAT
Published: March 2023

The postal service is considered one of the important elements of the national economic, social and political infrastructure of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as in all countries, as an integral part of the national economy, in addition to the development of a unified information system and its support, as well as serving the development of important segments of the national economy, are recognized as appropriate. During the years of independence, fundamental changes have taken place in the postal system of Uzbekistan. Over the past period, several resolutions and Decrees of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan have been adopted to develop the industry. The material and technical base of the regional and district communication departments of the open joint-stock company "Uzbekistan pochtasi" has been strengthened. It covered the development of production and the introduction of quality innovations in the types of services. The provision of such a convenient and high-quality service to the residents of our country is carried out not only by communication departments in regional centers but also through regional and district communication departments. All this is logically consistent with the ongoing socio-economic reforms in the country and is successfully integrated into the processes of the global sphere of information services. Along with this, practically in all post offices of the republic, new types of services were organized and an increase in the number of new jobs was achieved. A system has been established to provide quality services to the population of our country. Postal exchange is carried out not only within our republic but also with neighboring and foreign countries. Neither the Internet nor email can replace the postal service. On the contrary, they created new opportunities for postal services. We live in an era when different means of communication complement each other. The post office provides the necessary services not only to Internet buyers and sellers but also to those who do not know how to use new technologies and do not have the necessary importance in their lives to communicate with the outside world. This article also provides that the postal service plays an important role in developing and strengthening our country's economy, improving citizens' lives, and increasing domestic comfort.
Philosophical and religious justification of happiness in the teachings of Arab-Muslim thinkers
Authors:   Candidate of Philosophy, TSUOS, AHMEDOVA SANAM
Published: March 2023

This article discusses and analyzes the features in the justification of happiness and ways to achieve it by famous scientists and philosophers of the Arab-Muslim medieval East. A review of the thematic literature shows the ever-increasing interest of researchers in the problem of happiness, and the growth of publications on this topic in scientific journals, which is naturally accompanied by increased attention to many aspects. This is probably because recent studies of ongoing world transformational processes have begun to dominate philosophy. And serious attention is paid to the "transitional period", which is a new social reality that needs to be mastered to find special life supports that allow society to fully live. Namely, life, as you know, needs meaning, and clear goals that could fill our future with worthy content. And so the fundamental problems of human existence, including those related to the comprehension of happiness, regain their relevance. Consequently, the problem of human happiness has always occupied one of the most prominent places in philosophical thought since its inception. At the same time, true happiness as the desired goal, the highest good, the possible and achievable state of human existence, is one of the main themes of the philosophical and religious discourse of Eastern and Western thinkers. In particular, the classics of philosophical and religious thought from Central Asia to Western Europe, among which the names of al-Farabi, Ibn Sina, al-Ghazali, Ibn Baja, Ibn Rushd, and al-Suhrawardi stand out, through their works tried to share with people special spiritual feelings about finding happiness. In their teachings, a culture of being associated with good deeds, noble thoughts, spirituality, and mercy can be traced. The article concludes that the Arab-Muslim philosophers' humanistic thoughts can be projected into the world and therefore have practical significance for an ideal society.
ACTIVITIES OF NEW KARAKALPAKSTAN CULTURAL CENTERS: REFORM AND ANALYSIS
Authors:   Master Student State Institute of Art and Culture of Uzbekistan Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Kalkanatov Asilbek , Makhamatdinov Shahabatdin ,   Lecturer Nukus branch of the State Institute of Art and Culture of Uzbekistan Nukus, Uzbekistan, Urazbaev Islam ,   Lecturer Nukus branch of the State Institute of Art and Culture of Uzbekistan Nukus, Uzbekistan
Published: March 2023

The article analyzes the role and activity of cultural centers in the cultural and educational processes in the new Uzbekistan in the main directions, tasks, and economic opportunities. At the same time, special emphasis was placed on the importance of cultural centers in the New Republic of Karakalpakstan in increasing the spiritual potential of the population and reforms in this area.
The Discourse Marker (Well) in Selected Talk Shows: A Discourse Analysis Study
Authors: Mokhlos Faisal Dr. Wafaa
Published: March 2023

The study analyses the discourse marker (well) in talks shows and how this kind of discourse marker plays a key role in shaping the forms of interactions. The method of analysis is a qualitative one that interprets the meanings of (well) in media discourse. The model that the study adopts is Liddicoat (2007) and, the use of discourse marker(well) will be classified in accordance with Svartvik (1980 ) and Schiffrin (1987). The study attempts to answer the following questions: what are the functions of discourse marker "well" in media discourse? and where does it appear in the adjacency pairs? The study has reached at a number of results. One of these results is that the discourse marker "well" is used in media discourse to make or shift the topics of the conversation or to prepare for the second turn of the adjacency pairs.
Maximizing the Value of the Origin Through Cash Management According to Baumel's Model to Face the Corona Pandemic: An Analytical Study of a Sample of the Industrial Sector Companies Listed on the Iraqi Stock Exchange
Authors: Nasser Dr. Haider
Published: March 2023

The study aims to measure the impact of cash management on maximizing the company's value by using Baumel's model in the face of the Corona pandemic, and 4 companies listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange were selected as a sample of the study, and the study was based on five Time series for the year (2016-2020). The researcher used the analytical method in interpreting the results, a number of statistical methods and methods were used to analyze the study variables and test hypotheses. And through the outputs of statistical programs approved in this field (SPSS). After analyzing the data and hypotheses of the study. A number of conclusions were reached, most notably the existence of an important impact of cash management in maximizing the value of the company through the use of Baumel's model. In particular, short-term bank financing (financing through short-term bank loans), as it has a low cost compared to other types of financing, which will therefore lead to a reduction in the average cost of financing, and thus contribute to maximizing the value of the facility and facing crises caused by abnormal conditions, study recommended benefiting from the financial accounting models for cash management in practice, as it showed a difference in the return from what was shown in the usual financial statements, and as evidenced by its analysis on the practical side.
DUCT SMOKE DETECTORS. DESIGN FEATURES
Authors: Здор Владимир Леонидович , Рыбаков Иван Владимирович , Попонин Кирилл Александрович , Семененко Наталья Викторовна
Published: March 2023

В статье рассматриваются проточные дымовые пожарные извещатели, предназначенные для обнаружения дыма в воздуховодах системы вытяжной вентиляции, в частности особенности конструктивного исполнения проточных дымовых пожарных извещателей, номенклатуры технических требований, предъявляемых к этим извещателям, и отличия методов испытаний проточных дымовых пожарных извещателей от методов испытаний традиционных точечных дымовых пожарных извещателей. Определена область применения проточных дымовых пожарных извещателей, представлены их основные достоинства и недостатки. Сформулированы причины недостаточно широкого применения проточных дымовых пожарных извещателей в Российской Федерации. Затронуты вопросы нормирования технических требований, методов испытаний, норм и правил проектирования систем пожарной сигнализации с использованием проточных дымовых пожарных извещателей. Проведен сравнительный анализ технических решений по построению стенда для проведения огневых испытаний проточных дымовых пожарных извещателей, представленных в международном и Европейском стандартах. Дана информация о разработке в России межгосударственного стандарта ГОСТ «Извещатели пожарные дымовые проточные. Общие технические требования. Методы испытаний».

The article considers the duct smoke detectors designed to detect smoke in the ducts of exhaust ventilation system. The article discusses the design features of duct smoke detectors, the range of technical requirements for these detectors and the differences between the test methods for duct smoke detectors and the test methods for conventional point smoke fire detectors. The area of application of duct smoke detectors is determined. There are presented their main advantages and disadvantages. The reasons for the insufficiently wide use of duct smoke detectors in the Russian Federation are formulated. The issues of standardization of technical requirements, test methods, regulations and rules for the design of fire alarm systems using duct smoke detectors are touched upon. The article conducts a comparative analysis of technical solutions for the construction of a stand for fire testing of duct smoke detectors, presented in international and European standards. There is provided information on the development of the interstate standard GOST «Duct smoke detectors. General technical requirements. Test methods» in Russia.
CURRENT CHANGES IN REGULATORY LEGAL SUPPORT FOR LICENSING OF FIRE SAFETY ACTIVITIES
Authors: Сорокин Владимир Александрович , Зенкова Ирина Федоровна , Щеголева Наталья Олеговна
Published: March 2023

В статье рассмотрены изменения нормативного правового обеспечения предоставления государственной услуги по лицензированию видов деятельности в области пожарной безопасности, касающиеся осуществления процедуры периодического подтверждения соответствия лицензионным требованиям. Приведены условия снижения сроков принятия решения о предоставлении лицензии, внесении изменений в реестр лицензий, прекращения действия лицензии. Приведен обзор типовых профессиональных программ переподготовки и повышения квалификации работников соискателей лицензии и лицензиатов.

The article considers changes in the regulatory legal support for the provision of state services for licensing activities in the field of fire safety, regarding the implementation of the procedure for periodic confirmation of compliance with licensing requirements. There are given the conditions for reducing the terms of making a decision on granting a license, on amending the register of licenses, on termination of the license. There is provided an overview of standard professional programs for retraining and advanced training of employees of license applicants and licensees.
Knowledge and Perception of Students About Premarital Genetic Counselling in University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State
Authors: Adeyemo Cecilia Olusolape , Ogunmuyiwa Oluwatosin Esther , Ajibade Olapeju Oke
Published: March 2023

The study examined the knowledge and perception of the University of Medical Sciences students about premarital genetic counselling. The study specifically assessed the knowledge of premarital genetic counseling and examined the perception of the University of Medical Sciences students about premarital genetic counseling. The research design employed in this study was descriptive survey design. The research study was carried out among students of University of Medical Sciences, Ondo. The target population for this research study was UNIMED students between the of age 20-35years. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 175 Nursing students in the University. The data was collected through the use of questionnaires design by the researcher to elicit the responses on the knowledge and perception towards premarital genetic counselling. The questionnaire was carefully formulated and was given to experts to review in order to ascertain face and content validity. The reliability of the questionnaire was confirmed by test re-test method which yielded reliability coefficient value of 0.816. The validated questionnaire was administered on the respondents and data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics. The study revealed that respondents have strong level of knowledge about premarital genetic counselling and is likely to influence their choice of marital partner if test reveals incompatibility. However, majority of them identified only sickle cell anaemia as the consequence of genetic factor. It was recommended among others that there is need to be consistent in creating awareness about premarital genetic counselling to the youth through the mass media and online programmes
Qualité de l'éducation dans le secondaire public général en Côte d'Ivoire
Authors: KOFFI Marina , N'CHO Aline , NGUESSAN Hendersonn
Published: March 2023

Depuis la conférence de Dakar en 2000, la recherche d'une éducation de qualité est au coeur de nombreux programmes de gouvernements de pays africains. Ce besoin de qualité dans l'éducation est aujourd'hui plus que hier présent et pressant pour tous les cycles d'enseignement en Côte d'Ivoire. Dans le secondaire particuliêrement, le problême de qualité est perçu à  travers les taux élevés d'abandon, les faibles taux de promotion et les faibles taux de réussite aux différents examens du BAC et du BEPC. Ce constat général, contraste cependant avec les résultats individuels de quelques établissements qui réalisent de bons résultats. Ce sont: les établissements d'excellence et certains de statut commun. Pourquoi alors, dans cette crise de dépréciation de la qualité de l'enseignement secondaire, ces établissements se distinguent-ils par la production de bons résultats?
Nous avons donc dans sept établissements situés dans deux villes que sont Abidjan et Yamoussoukro analyser l'influence des facteurs de politiques d'efficacité interne des établissements d'excellence et de statut commun sur leurs performances.
Les résultats de l'enquête montrent que les différences de performances entre établissements s'expliquent par les différences dans la manipulation de mêmes facteurs tels que : l'assiduité, le mode de gestion du temps d'apprentissage, l'encadrement des élêves, le matériel pédagogique et les équipements. Il ressort que les dispositions telles que l'internat, les cars écoles, l'intégration d'heures d'études surveillées dans les emplois du temps des élêves, les ratios élêves-classe et élêves-enseignant faibles et la disponibilité en quantité suffisante du matériel pédagogique sont les éléments de ces facteurs qui concourent à  l'amélioration des performances des établissements et partant de leur efficacité interne.
Post COVID-19: New breakthroughs and the future of behavioural research data collection
Authors: Jinadu Afeez , Akere Olajumoke , Balogun Rukayat
Published: March 2023

Behavioural researchers have been faced with challenges associated with the choice of data collection methods that is timely and cost-effective for all situations. Several studies have examined various means of collecting data while some electronic means of data collection have been explored. However, there is a need for a study that compares the conventional and contemporary data collection methods in terms of profile, perceptions and prospects. Therefore, this study examined the new breakthroughs and the future of behavioural research data collection in post COVID-19 era. The study is underpinned by connectivism learning theory within ex-post facto design with a sample of one hundred and twenty-six (126) behavioural science researchers. Post COVID-19 Data Collection Methods Scale-Forms App (r=0.86) was used, and the data collected were analysed using frequency count and t-test. The findings showed that there were more users of breakthrough methods 47 (37.3%) than conventional 39 (30.9%) and mixed method 40 (31.7%). Conventional methods were less available than new breakthrough methods. There is a significant difference in the perception, challenges and prospects of the conventional and breakthroughs in behavioural research data collection methods, all in favour of new breakthroughs. It is, therefore, recommended that behavioural researchers, as well as other researchers, avail themselves of the opportunities offered by the new breakthrough to advance their research endeavours in post COVID-19 era.
Embedded Information Literacy Training Material for Undergraduates and Postgraduates
Authors: Molepo Mahlaga
Published: March 2023

Following the publication of a recent journal article, I have been re-imagining and re-designing library training. The training material is part of an ongoing conversation with library staff and academics in the Faculty of Theology and Religion. Academics agree that we must teach our student's information literacy and critical thinking in light of changes in higher education.

Through holistic research and previous personal experience, I have discovered new pedagogical approaches to communicating library training to University of the Free State students. 

I firmly believe in grounding library practice in theory. Library training should be rooted in education theories and blended learning models. Information literacy programs should enhance students' abilities to identify, use and evaluate information sources for self-directed learning.

These training materials are a springboard for transforming how librarians communicate library training/instruction, particularly to first-year students. 

There has been an ovewhelming response to the social constructivst approach employed in the embedded information literacy program by students in the module Introduction to Old Testament (TOTT1513). 

The package consists of a guide, and appendices (e.g. syllabus with blended activities, and lessons plans).

Plans are underway to translate the content into different local languages.
Systematics of Trimeresurus popeiorum Smith, 1937 with a revised molecular phylogeny of Asian pitvipers of the genus Trimeresurus Lacépède, 1804 sensu lato
Authors: Mirza Zeeshan A. , H. T. Lalremsanga Editorial office , Bhosale Harshal , Gowande Gaurang , Patel Harshil , Idiatullina Sabira S. , Poyarkov Nikolay A.
Published: March 2023

The pit viper snake genus Trimeresurus Lacépède, 1804 sensu lato, is a diverse group of nocturnal serpents comprising over 61 species. The genus is morphologically heterogeneous and has been divided into several subgenera. We present an updated phylogeny of Asian pitvipers and propose a revised classification. Additionally, we revise the taxonomy of T. popeiorum Smith, 1937 and propose taxonomic changes with support from molecular and morphological data. We restrict T. popeiorumsensu stricto to northeastern India, Bangladesh, southern China, and northern Myanmar; populations beyond these areas require further assessment. We also synonymize T. yingjiangensisChen et al., 2019 with T. popeiorum based on overlapping morphological characters, molecular data, and distribution. The findings shed new light on the taxonomy of T. popeiorum, warranting the need for assessing the population of T. popeiorum from southeast Asia.
Taxonomy and nomenclature of Abutilon albidum (Malvaceae, Malvoideae), a cryptic Saharo-Canarian species recently rediscovered in Tenerife
Authors: Verloove Filip , Sennikov Alexander N. , Reyes-Betancort J. Alfredo
Published: March 2023

Abutilon albidum, a cryptic Saharo-Canarian species, was thought to have been last collected in 1945 in Tenerife by E.R. Sventenius. In 2019, it was rediscovered in the same area. The characteristic features of the Canarian plants are discussed, especially in relation to the morphologically similar-looking and probably closely-related species Abutilon indicum and A. bidentatum. It is concluded that the plants from Tenerife and north-western Africa indeed represent a distinct species. The species is illustrated and a key for the identification of this and related species is presented.
Thismia kenyirensis (Thismiaceae), a new species from Taman Negeri Kenyir, Terengganu, Peninsular Malaysia
Authors: Siti-Munirah Mat Yunoh , Dome Nikong
Published: March 2023

A new mycoheterotrophic species, Thismia kenyirensis Siti-Munirah & Dome from Peninsular Malaysia, is described and illustrated. Thismia kenyirensis differs from other previously described species in the following characteristics: the flower tube is completely orange, with alternating darker and paler-coloured longitudinal lines on the outer and inner surfaces, the outer tepals are ovate (petaloid), the inner tepals are narrowly lanceolate, each ending with a long appendage. According to the IUCN Red List categories and criteria, T. kenyirensis is provisionally classified as Least Concern.
A new species of Physomerinus Jeannel (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae, Pselaphinae) from Jiulong National Wetland Park, China
Authors: Yin Zi-Wei
Published: March 2023

Physomerinus jiulongensissp. nov. is described from a series of overwintering individuals collected in decomposing wood at Jiulong National Wetland Park, East China. The new species is characterized and separated from related congeners by the unique form of the sexually dimorphic maxillary palpi, greatly swollen male metafemora, as well as by the shape of the genitalia of both sexes. A key to, and a distributional map of, Physomerinus species occurring in China and on the Ryukyu Islands, Japan is provided.
Brain tumor detection using CNN, AlexNet & GoogLeNet ensembling learning approaches
Authors: Swarup Chetan , Udham Singh Kamred , Kumar Ankit , Kumar Pandey Saroj , varshney Neeraj , Singh Teekam
Published: March 2023

The detection of neurological disorders and diseases is aided by automatically identifying brain tumors from brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images. A brain tumor is a potentially fatal disease that affects humans. Convolutional neural networks (CNNs) are the most common and widely used deep learning techniques for brain tumor analysis and classification. In this study, we proposed a deep CNN model for automatically detecting brain tumor cells in MRI brain images. First, we preprocess the 2D brain image MRI image to generate convolutional features. The CNN network is trained on the training dataset using the GoogleNet and AlexNet architecture, and the data model's performance is evaluated on the test data set. The model's performance is measured in terms of accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, and AUC. The algorithm performance matrices of both AlexNet and GoogLeNet are compared, the accuracy of AlexNet is 98.95, GoogLeNet is 99.45 sensitivity of AlexNet is 98.4, and GoogLeNet is 99.75, so from these values, we can infer that the GooGleNet is highly accurate and parameters that GoogLeNet consumes is significantly less; that is, the depth of AlexNet is 8, and it takes 60 million parameters, and the image input size is 227 × 227. Because of its high specificity and speed, the proposed CNN model can be a competent alternative support tool for radiologists in clinical diagnosis.
Energy utilization area under Complex q-rung orthopair fuzzy soft information
Authors: Jan Naeem , Gwak Jeonghwan , Garg Harish , Jeon Younghoon , Kang Hyoungku
Published: March 2023

The utilization of energy (EU) encompasses technologies aimed at discovering more effective methods for using electricity across various sectors, including residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation. Energy is an integral aspect of modern society and a driving force behind many processes in the universe. This paper aims to introduce a new concept, the Complex q-rung Orthopair Fuzzy Soft Relation (CqROFSRs), achieved through the Cartesian product of two Complex q-rung Orthopair Fuzzy Soft Sets (CqROFSSs). The proposed model has the capability to effectively capture and model graded imprecision and vagueness, which are commonly encountered in human interpretations. It provides a parameterized mathematical framework for ranking-based fuzzy modeling of two-dimensional paradoxical data. The theory integrates the CqROFS with the parametric structure of soft sets to achieve this purpose. Moreover, the utilization of complex numbers imbues these structures with the ability to effectively address phase-related and multidimensional challenges, thus conferring them with unparalleled power in managing ambiguity. Furthermore, we delved into various types of relationships, providing corresponding examples, which led to the establishment of accurate outcomes. The CqROFSRs framework is inclusive, encompassing both membership and non-membership degrees with regard to time duration. Additionally, the use of CqROFSRs techniques in selecting the optimal EU area for a daily living has been demonstrated, empowering individuals to make informed decisions and obtain verified results through the score function. To clarify the distinction, a comprehensive comparative analysis was conducted between the proposed concept and previous concepts.
System decomposition-based stability criteria for Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy uncertain stochastic delayed neural networks in quaternion field
Authors: Sriraman R. , Samidurai R. , Amritha V. C. , Rachakit G. , Balaji Prasanalakshmi
Published: March 2023

Stochastic disturbances often occur in real-world systems which can lead to undesirable system dynamics. Therefore, it is necessary to investigate stochastic disturbances in neural network modeling. As such, this paper examines the stability problem for Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy uncertain quaternion-valued stochastic neural networks. By applying Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy models and stochastic analysis, we first consider a general form of Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy uncertain quaternion-valued stochastic neural networks with time-varying delays. Then, by constructing suitable Lyapunov-Krasovskii functional, we present new delay-dependent robust and global asymptotic stability criteria for the considered networks. Furthermore, we present our results in terms of real-valued linear matrix inequalities that can be solved in MATLAB LMI toolbox. Finally, two numerical examples are presented with their simulations to demonstrate the validity of the theoretical analysis.
Finite GK-dimensional pre-Nichols algebras of (super)modular and unidentified type
Authors: Angiono Iván Ezequiel , Campagnolo Emiliano , Sanmarco Guillermo
Published: March 2023

We show that every finite GK-dimensional pre-Nichols algebra for braidings of diagonal type with connected diagram of modular, supermodular or unidentified type is a quotient of the distinguished pre-Nichols algebra introduced by the first-named author, up to two exceptions. For these two exceptional cases, we provide a pre-Nichols algebra that substitutes the distinguished one in the sense that it projects onto all finite GK-dimensional pre-Nichols algebras. We build both substitutes as non-trivial central extensions with finite GK-dimension of the corresponding distinguished pre-Nichols algebra. We describe these algebras by generators and relations and give a basis. This work essentially completes the study of eminent pre-Nichols algebras of diagonal type with connected diagram and finite-dimensional Nichols algebra.
A class of cosmological models with spatially constant sign-changing curvature
Authors: Sánchez Caja Miguel
Published: March 2023

We construct globally hyperbolic spacetimes such that each slice

\{t=t_0\}

of the universal time

t

is a model space of constant curvature

k(t_0)

which may not only vary with

t_0\in\mathbb{R}

but also change its sign. The metric is smooth and slightly different to FLRW spacetimes, namely,

\smash{g=-dt^2+dr^2+ S_{k(t)}^2(r) g_{\mathbb{S}^{n-1}}}

, where

g_{\mathbb{S}^{n-1}}

is the metric of the standard sphere,

\smash{S_{k(t)}(r)=\sin(\sqrt{k(t)} r)/\sqrt{k(t)}}

when

k(t)\geq 0

and

\smash{S_{k(t)}(r)=\sinh(\sqrt{-k(t)} r)/\sqrt{-k(t)}}

when

k(t)\leq 0

.

In the open case, the

t

-slices are (non-compact) Cauchy hypersurfaces of curvature

k(t)\leq 0

, thus homeomorphic to

\mathbb{R}^n

; a typical example is

k(t)=-t^2

(i.e.,

\smash{S_{k(t)}(r)=\sinh(tr)/t}

). In the closed case,

k(t)>0

somewhere, a slight extension of the class shows how the topology of the

t

-slices changes. This makes at least one comoving observer to disappear in finite time

t

showing some similarities with an inflationary expansion. Anyway, the spacetime is foliated by Cauchy hypersurfaces homeomorphic to spheres, not all of them

t

-slices.
Trends in socioeconomic inequalities in obesity among Korean adolescents: the Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey (KYRBS) 2006 to 2020
Authors: Kim Eunji , Lee Ga Bin , Yon Dong Keon , Kim Hyeon Chang
Published: March 2023

OBJECTIVES: This study investigated recent trends in the prevalence of obesity among Korean adolescents and explored socioeconomic disparities in obesity.METHODS: This study used annual self-reported data on height, weight, and socioeconomic information from the Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey from 2006 to 2020. With a 95.8% response rate, the sample consisted of 818,210 adolescents. Obesity prevalence was calculated according to 4 socioeconomic indicators (household income, father’s educational attainment, mother’s educational attainment, and urbanicity). Socioeconomic inequality was quantified using the relative index of inequality (RII).RESULTS: The overall prevalence of obesity increased, doubling from 5.9% in 2006 to 11.7% in 2020. Boys and high school students showed a higher prevalence. The RIIs in household income and parental educational attainments significantly increased with time, indicating a growing inequality in obesity. Socioeconomic disadvantages had a greater influence on obesity among girls. The most recent RII values for boys were 1.25 for income, 1.79 for the father’s education, and 1.45 for the mother’s education, whereas the corresponding values for girls were 2.49, 3.17, and 2.62, respectively.CONCLUSIONS: These findings highlight growing inequalities in adolescent obesity according to household income and parental educational attainments, especially for girls and middle schoolers.
Data preparation in crowdsourcing for pedagogical purposes
Authors: Zingano Kuhn Tanara , Arhar Holdt Špela , Kosem Iztok , Tiberius Carole , Koppel Kristina , Zviel-Girshin Rina
Published: March 2023

One way to stimulate the use of corpora in language education is by making pedagogically appropriate corpora, labeled with different types of problems (sensitive content, offensive language, structural problems). However, manually labeling corpora is extremely time-consuming and a better approach should be found. We thus propose a combination of two approaches to the creation of problem-labeled pedagogical corpora of Dutch, Estonian, Slovene and Brazilian Portuguese: the use of games with a purpose and of crowdsourcing for the task. We conducted initial experiments to establish the suitability of the crowdsourcing task, and used the lessons learned to design the Crowdsourcing for Language Learning (CrowLL) game in which players identify problematic sentences, classify them, and indicate problematic excerpts. The focus of this paper is on data preparation, given the crucial role that such a stage plays in any crowdsourcing project dealing with the creation of language learning resources. We present the methodology for data preparation, offering a detailed presentation of source corpora selection, pedagogically oriented GDEX configurations, and the creation of lemma lists, with a special focus on common and language-dependent decisions. Finally, we offer a discussion of the challenges that emerged and the solutions that have been implemented so far.
Soil properties affecting soil organic carbon stock of different land use types in two agro-ecological zones of Nigeria
Authors: Kadiri W.O.J. , Ogunleye K.S. , Fasina A.S. , Babalola T.S.
Published: March 2023

Soil organic carbon (SOC) stock is the carbon proportion that is of biological origin stored with respect to soil depth. It is more prone to loss than soil inorganic carbon. High sequestration of SOC in soil is germane to the improvement of soil quality and mitigating impact of climate change. Thus, this study was carried out to evaluate soil properties affecting SOC stock in the two agro-ecological zones, namely Upland Rainforest (Ado-Ekiti) and southern Guinea Savanna (Kabba) agro-ecological zones of Nigeria, with respect to three selected land use types; arable, oil palm and wetland. Random collection of soil samples was carried out at four varying depths (0-15, 15-30, 30-45, and 45-60 cm) for evaluation of soil properties. The SOC stock regression models for the two agro-ecological zones showed that land use, SOC, pH, SOM (soil organic matter), Ex-K, Ex-Ca, Ex-Mg (exchangeable potassium, calcium, magnesium, respectively), BD (bulk density), and gravel content would predict variation in SOC stock in the two agro-ecological zones with coefficient of determination (R2) values of 0.952 and 0.996 for Kabba and Ado-Ekiti respectively. Principal component analysis identified that in the soil of the southern Guinea Savanna agro-ecological zone, SOC, CEC, EA, Ex-Na, land use, clay content, and soil depth with Eigenvalues > 1 explained 80.58% of sample variance while in the soil of the Upland Rainforest agro-ecological zone, Ex-Ca, SOC, Ex-Na, EA, sand and silt contents with Eigenvalues > 1 explained 78.81% of sample variance as potential determinants of SOC stock.