bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of Nanofluid in Plate Heat Exchanger
Authors: Torii Shuichi
Published: November 2023

An experimental study is performed on thermal fluid transport phenomenon in plate heat exchanger. Emphasis is placed on enhancement of heat transfer performance in plate heat exchanger with the aid of silica-nanofluid as a working fluid. A plate heat exchanger (PHE), manufactured by HISAKA company (RX-O15A-KNHJ-7), is used as the test section. The PHE has 3 stainless steel plates (271.3mm X 136.5mm) with a nominal gap of 2.5 mm between any two plates. Thermal energy of the hot working fluid is transferred to that of the cold one through the titanium plate in the test section. Here, hot and cold working fluids are supplied by the independent loops, i.e., hot and cold fluid loops, respectively. It is found that (i) heat transfer is enhanced due to particle suspension in comparison with the pure working fluid, and (ii) heat transfer performance is substantially intensified with an increase in volume fraction of nanoparticle and Reynolds number.
Use of Construction and Demolition Waste in Concrete Production
Authors: Václavík Vojtěch , Foltýn Jan , Šafrata Jiří , Dvorský Tomáš
Published: November 2023

This article presents the results of a research dealing with the use of construction and demolition waste - recycled concrete in the production of fresh concrete, as a partial substitute for natural aggregate. It describes the properties of concrete recyclate that is used for the proposed recipe of fresh concrete. The properties include the results of grain size analysis, bulk density and water absorption capacity. 2 recipes of fresh concrete were prepared for the research. Recipe 1 based on recycled concrete combined with natural aggregate fraction (fr.) 8/16 mm. Recipe 2 based on natural aggregate, which also served as the comparison recipe to demonstrate the effect of recycled concrete fr. 0/16 mm on the physical-mechanical and deformation properties of concrete. The presented results show that the substitution of natural aggregate fr. 0/16 mm with recycled concrete has caused: a reduction of cubic strength by about 12%, crushing strength of cylinders by about 7%, and static and dynamic modulus of elasticity values by about 22% and 25%.
New Insights into the Complement Receptor of the Ig Superfamily Obtained from Structural and Functional Studies on Two Mutants
Authors: Duan Huiquan , Abram Troy G , Cruz Ana Rita , Rooijakkers Suzan H M , Geisbrecht Brian V
Published: November 2023

The extracellular region of the complement receptor of the Ig superfamily (CRIg) binds to certain C3 cleavage products (C3b, iC3b, C3c) and inhibits the alternative pathway (AP) of complement. In this study, we provide further insight into the CRIg protein and describe two CRIg mutants that lack multiple lysine residues as a means of facilitating chemical modifications of the protein. Structural analyses confirmed preservation of the native CRIg architecture in both mutants. In contrast to earlier reports suggesting that CRIg binds to C3b with an affinity of ∼1 μM, we found that wild-type CRIg binds to C3b and iC3b with affinities <100 nM, but to C3c with an affinity closer to 1 μM. We observed this same trend for both lysine substitution mutants, albeit with an apparent ∼2- to 3-fold loss of affinity when compared with wild-type CRIg. Using flow cytometry, we confirmed binding to C3 fragment-opsonized Staphylococcus aureus cells by each mutant, again with an ∼2- to 3-fold decrease when compared with wild-type. Whereas wild-type CRIg inhibits AP-driven lysis of rabbit erythrocytes with an IC50 of 1.6 μM, we observed an ∼3-fold reduction in inhibition for both mutants. Interestingly, we found that amine-reactive crosslinking of the CRIg mutant containing only a single lysine results in a significant improvement in inhibitory potency across all concentrations examined when compared with the unmodified mutant, but in a manner sensitive to the length of the crosslinker. Collectively, our findings provide new insights into the CRIg protein and suggest an approach for engineering increasingly potent CRIg-based inhibitors of the AP.
Prevalence of pulmonary hypertension in chronic simple silicosis patients and its correlation with smoking history, occupation type, age and duration of silica exposure
Authors: Kumari Jyoti , Advani Manish , Purohit Gopal
Published: November 2023

Silicosis is a preventable occupational health hazard with potential for permanent physical disability and increased socio-economic burden. Pulmonary hypertension (PH) secondary to chronic respiratory diseases signifies poorer prognosis and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) has proven its usefulness as a screening tool for PH diagnosis. The objectives were to determine PH prevalence in chronic simple silicosis patients through TTE screening and correlate PH prevalence with smoking status, occupation type, age and duration of silica exposure (DSE). We enrolled 104 patients in the study based on occupational exposure to silica dust and radiologic confirmation of chronic simple silicosis. The study sample was divided into significant smokers (SS group) and insignificant smokers (InS group) on the basis of ≥10 pack years smoking history, and into drillers and dressers based on occupation type. TTE examination was performed to measure resting mean pulmonary artery pressure (mPAP) and the patients were classified into: no PH (mPAP≤20 mm Hg), borderline PH (mPAP>20 and <25 mmHg), and PH (mPAP≥25). PH prevalence was 25% in study subjects (26/104); 29.6% (16/54) among SS group versus 20% (10/50) among InS group (.52) ; and 34.2% (14/41) among drillers versus 19.1% (12/63) among dressers (p=.024). Mean age and mean duration of silica exposure among SS and InS groups were comparatively similar, while they had lower values among dressers against dressers with no statistical significance. Logistic regression analysis established a significant association of PH prevalence with higher age in the study sample, SS group and drillers group, while a significant association of PH prevalence with longer DSE was only seen in the study sample. PH prevalence was significantly associated (p=.007) with SS-driller group on comparing TTE findings with combined smoking and occupation type based groups. This study has shown PH prevalence in chronic simple silicosis patients at alarming levels, having associations with driller occupation, older age and longer DSE with varying results among groups and complex interplay with smoking exposure, suggesting the need for large sample-based molecular and genetic studies. Including TTE in the initial work-up of silicosis patients will promote timely intervention and reduce morbidity and mortality with a high benefit-cost ratio.
Dietary intake and cancer incidence in Korean adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies
Authors: Kim Ji Hyun , Jun Shinyoung , Kim Jeongseon
Published: November 2023

Cancer is a major health burden in Korea, and dietary factors have been suggested as putative risk factors for cancer development at various sites. This study systematically reviewed the published literature investigating the associations between dietary factors and cancer incidence among Korean adults, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta- Analyses guidelines. We focused on the 5 most studied cancer sites (stomach, colorectum, breast, thyroid, and cervix) as outcomes and dietary exposures with evidence levels greater than limited-suggestive according to the World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research (WCRF/AICR) panel’s judgment for any of the cancer sites. This resulted in the inclusion of 72 studies. Pooled estimates of the impact of dietary factors on cancer risk suggested protective associations of fruits and vegetables with risks for gastric cancer (GC), colorectal cancer (CRC), and breast cancer (BC) and dietary vitamin C with the risk of GC, as well as a harmful association between fermented soy products and the risk of GC. Despite the limited number of studies, we observed consistent protective associations of dietary fiber with GC and dietary fiber, coffee, and calcium with CRC. These findings are largely consistent with the WCRF/AICR expert report. However, pooled estimates for the associations of other salt-preserved foods with GC, meat with CRC, and dietary carotenoids and dairy products with BC did not reach statistical significance. Further studies with prospective designs, larger sample sizes, and diverse types of dietary factors and cancer sites are necessary.
Ренормализация в одномерной динамике
Authors: Skripchenko Alexandra Sergeevna
Published: November 2023

Изучение динамических и топологических свойств перекладываний отрезков и их естественных обобщений является важной задачей, находящейся на стыке нескольких разделов математики: теории динамических систем, маломерной топологии, алгебраической геометрии, теории чисел и геометрической теории групп. Целью настоящего обзора является систематическое изложение результатов, касающихся эргодических и геометрических характеристик орбит рассматриваемых одномерных отображений, а также ассоциированных с ними измеримых слоений на поверхностях и двумерных комплексах. Эти результаты опираются на изучение свойств процесса ренормализации - алгоритма, строящего по исходной динамической системе последовательность эквивалентных ей с меньшим множеством-носителем. Эти алгоритмы для всех рассмотренных в работе классов динамических систем являются многомерными цепными дробями.
Библиография: 74 названия.
Slovenska literatura – sredi Evrope in zgodovine
Authors: Kos Janko
Published: November 2023

This article synthetically presents the main milestones in the development of Slovenian literature, within the context of European and world history, drawing on numerous previous research efforts by the author. Subheadings such as “From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment”, “From Romanticism to Slovenian Modernism”, “From the First to the Second World War”, “From Socialism to Independence, from Modernism to Postmodernism”, and “Contemporary Literature” provide a more detailed chronological framework. The article also highlights key authors and the most representative works of Slovenian literature, as well as drawing comparisons with foreign literature, enabling a comparative analysis and a deeper understanding of the unique qualities of the poetry, prose, and drama produced by Slovenian writers in a broader spiritual-historical and cultural-political context.
Slikanice – multimodalnost, problemskost in problematičnost
Authors: Blažić Milena Mileva , Žbogar Alenka
Published: November 2023

Pričujoči tematski sklop je posvečen multimodalnim umetnostnim besedilom, ki bralca nagovarjajo preko besedilnega in ilustrativnega koda, »vsebinsko-oblikovni odnos« (Batič in Haramija 2014: 5) med obema kodoma pa v slikanicah vzpostavlja posebno interakcijo. Branje kot simbolno drugo rojstvo pripomore k iznajdevanju in sopostavljanju lastne identitete z drugimi, je pravzaprav stvariteljski in komunikacijski proces, ki posredno vpliva na preoblikovanje vseh deležnikov v bralnem dogodku. Gostujoči urednici sva k sodelovanju povabili avtorice, ki naslovno temo osvetljujejo z različnih zornih kotov.
Passing through the filter
Authors: Maskaliūnienė Nijolė , Juršėnaitė Gintarė
Published: November 2023

This article presents the translations of Spanish and Latin American authors into Lithuanian during the 50 years of Soviet occupation (1940–1990). The purpose of this research is to explore the legacy of these translations within the context of preventive censorship practiced in the Soviet Union. Preventive censorship involves selectively filtering books and authors for inclusion or exclusion from publication due to ideological or political considerations (cf. Leonardi 2008). The article addresses three main questions: (1) What was the volume of Spanish-language literature in the overall corpus of translations in Soviet Lithuania? (2) Which Spanish-language authors were accessible to Lithuanian readers during the period under consideration? And (3) What factors might have influenced their selection for publication in Lithuanian translation? An attempt is made to describe the corpus of translations from Spanish into Lithuanian, with a particular focus on the selection criteria to be met for inclusion of these literary works in the Soviet canon of foreign literature.
Looking sideways
Authors: Svahn Elin
Published: November 2023

This article presents an overview of contemporary bibliomigrancy patterns of translated fiction from the province of Quebec to Sweden, between 2000 and 2020. Quebec and Sweden offer an interesting comparison, since French is considered a central language but the province of Quebec occupies a peripheral position in comparison with its Anglophone neighbours, whereas Swedish is considered a semi-peripheral language but Sweden occupies a central position in the Scandinavian subsystem. Drawing on theories on bibliomigrancy and polysystem, the article investigates 26 titles from the point of view of external translation history, focusing on the following questions: What was translated? When was it translated? Where was it translated? Who translated it? Why was it translated? The analysis shows that different genres, notably novels, picture books, and graphic novels, have been translated into Swedish during the investigated time frame, with different patterns regarding factors such as publication interval, translators, and translation subsidies. The increasing tendency of Quebecois titles appearing in Swedish follows the increasing trend of French as a source language in Sweden’s literary market, in contrast to the more even pace of translated literature into Swedish more generally. The results further suggest that a region’s language may have a more significant influence than its geopolitical position in the international market of translations.
Management of electronic records to support judicial systems at Temba Magistrates’ Court in the North West Province of South Africa
Authors: Teffo Dikeledi , Chuma Kabelo Given
Published: November 2023

The management of electronic records has been a burning issue in many sectors, particularly the justice sector. Criminal justice institutions, such as courts and ministries of justice, suffer from inadequate management of court records, which undermines the legal and judicial systems. South African courts are overburdened with backlogs, delays, and corruption due to poor electronic record management. The dysfunctional management of electronic records has led to poor service delivery and justice for citizens. These concerns provided the impetus for research to assess the management of electronic records at Temba Magistrates’ Court in the North West Province of South Africa. To achieve the stated aim, the study adopted a qualitative approach through a case study design. Data were collected by conducting interviews with purposely selected records officers, a records manager, registry clerks and document controllers. The findings of the study indicated that Temba Magistrates’ Court has put in place relevant legislation and policies for managing electronic records. The study findings showed that staff are not complying with records management policy. The major findings of the study revealed that the Temba Magistrates’ Court has experienced unforeseen consequences, including a backlog of cases, challenges of data storage, loss, and misplacement of electronic court records resulting from poor records management practices. The study concluded with recommendations for the need to motivate and encourage staff members to adhere to the records management policy. The study also revealed the need to adopt multifactor authentication mechanisms such as biometrics, passwords, and fingerprints to reduce or prevent unauthorised access to electronic court records. A comprehensive records management programme should be developed and implemented. It is concluded that staff members working at Temba Magistrates’ Court should be suitably trained in all aspects of electronic court management.
Keeping to your lane
Authors: Mutsagondo Samson
Published: November 2023

There has been a sharp rise in the use of electronic mail (email) in public organisations owing to its low cost, ease of use, and speed of transmission of information, among other advantages. This enhanced public service delivery in an era when clients are increasingly calling for public accountability and improved service delivery. While the use of electronic mail seems to be attractive in many respects, there is contention over who is or should be responsible for managing email records in an organisation. Informed by the skills theory, this study holds that acquisition of requisite skills and competencies is a necessary condition for excellence in job performance, productivity, and service delivery. This mixed methods research approach used a convergent research design where 240 records, administration, and information and communication technology officers from 12 government ministries completed questionnaires while 10 officers were interviewed. The interviewees comprised seven National Archives of Zimbabwe archivists, the director of the National Archives of Zimbabwe, one administration director, and one information and communication technology director from Zimbabwe’s central government. Data were further solicited using personal observation and document reviews. Ethical considerations such as seeking consent from participants, obtaining authorisation from organisations, and anonymising participants were observed in the study. The study established that information and communication technology officers were mostly entrusted with managing email records ahead of records officers, an arrangement which the study regards as rather misplaced. A collaboration matrix was proposed where records officers work as email records managers while information and communication technology officers work as email system enablers, thus emphasising the importance of each “keeping to their lane.”
Nutritional richness of sediments from crude oil impacted Iko River Estuary, Eastern Obolo L.G.A, Nigeria
Authors: Udoinyang E.P. , Ekpo N.D. , Akpan I.I. , Archibong I.J. , Nworie C.J. , Okon A.O.
Published: November 2023

This was a longitudinal study that lasted twelve calendar months;and conducted in three selected stations along the course of a crude oil impacted Iko river estuary, Eastern Obolo LGA, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.Standard protocols were followed in collection and analysis of sediment samples. There were spatio-temporal variations in total hydrocarbon content (THC): lowest value (101.40 mgkg-1) recorded at Station 2 in October while the highest value (219.60 mgkg-1) was obtained atStation 1 in April; dry season mean value of 162.31 ± 22.67 mgkg-1 was significantly (p<0.05) higher than that of wet season (137.19 ± 34.59 mgkg-1). The levels of Total Nitrogen (TN) in the study area were quite low, with values that ranged from 0.19 - 0.50 %, 0.20 - 0.44 % and 0.15 - 0.046 % in Station 1, 2 and 3 respectively with no significant differences observedirrespective of seasons. Levels of Ammonium ions (NH4+) recorded in the sediments were 2.28 - 5.11 mgkg-1, 2.96 - 6.01 mgkg-1and 2.41 - 5.72 mgkg-1 in Station 1, 2 and 3 respectively. Nitrate (NO3-) lowest value of 11.60 mgkg-1 was recorded in Station 2 while the highest value of 36.00 mgkg-1 was recorded in Station 3. Wet season NO3- mean value was higher (27.51 ± 4.62 mgkg-1) than that of the dry season (18.38 ± 4.06 mgkg-1). Phosphate levels in sediments were not significantly different among stations and seasons. The mean concentrations of Sulphate in sampling stations were 48.53 ± 4.62 mgkg-1, 36.96 ± 6.93 mgkg-1 and 42.25 ± 5.98 mgkg-1 for Stations 1, 2 and 3 respectively. There was no remarkable spatial variation in the Chloride levels of the sediments. Nevertheless, influence of season was significant (p< 0.05) as dry season mean value of 173.16 ± 12.53 mgkg-1 exceeded that of wet season (131.78 ± 20.76 mgkg-1). Both negative and positive associations  between pollutants and nutritive salt levels in the sediments were recorded across sampling stations irrespective of the season. From the results, it can be concluded that higher level of nutritive salts were in the sediments at seasons where hydrocarbon contamination of the sediment was lowest.
Elliptic interval Type-2 intuitionistic fuzzy logic system for non-linear system identification
Authors: Eyoh I.J. , Umoh U.A. , Inyang U.G. , Adeoye O.S.
Published: November 2023

An elliptic membership function has been proposed in the literature for interval type-2 fuzzy logic system. In this paper, elliptic non- membership function is incorporated into the conventional elliptic membership function model to obtain elliptic interval type-2 intuitionistic fuzzy sets for the first time. The elliptic interval type-2 intuitionistic fuzzy logic system so formed is applied for the prediction of two benchmark non-linear systems and results compared with Gaussian  interval type-2  intuitionistic fuzzy logic system. Experimental results show that the elliptic interval type-2 intuitionistic  fuzzy logic system outperforms the traditional Gaussian interval type-2 intuitionistic fuzzy logic system in the problem  instances investigated.
Prevalence of intestinal parasites and associated risk factors among primary school children in Uyo Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Authors: Usip L.P.E. , Awah I.G. , Afia U.U. , Nworie C.J. , Okoro M.F. , Adams E.G. , Okonoinyang S.D.
Published: November 2023

Intestinal parasitic infections have become a global public health, and this burden is even higher among children in primary schools. Therefore, the study aims to determine the prevalence and associated risk factors of intestinal parasitic  infection  among primary school children in both public and private schools in Uyo urban was investigated. A cross sectional parasitological study consisting of 2000 school children 1000 each from five private and five public primary schools was carried out in Uyo metropolis. Structured questionnaire was used to obtained data on associated risk factors of intestinal parasitic infection. Microscopic examination of stool specimen of children by wet mount and formol either concentration technique was used for parasitological analysis of faecal samples. The results implicate poor toilet facilities, contamination of sources of drinking water, poor environmental sanitation and children attitude of playing bare footed and poor personal hygiene as the major risks factors. The overall prevalence of 952 (47.6%) was recorded with 342 (34.2%) from private school and prevalence of 610 (61.0%) from public school out of 1000 pupil examined from each group of schools. The most dominance parasites were Ascaris lumbricoides (10.5%) Guardia intestinalis (8.9%) Ancyclostoma duodenales (8.9%) Entamoeba histolystica (10.5%) Trichuris trichuira (10.9), E coli (3.0%) Enterobius vermicularis (2.4%) and Strongyloides stercoralis (2.1%). There was corresponding decrease in infection rate as the age increase. There is an urgent need for government and school authorities to create and maintain better sanitary and toilet facilities in school.
Glosa do wyroku Trybunału Konstytucyjnego z 16 grudnia 2020 r., SK 26/16 (wyłączenie zatarcia skazania w przypadku przestępstw seksualnych na szkodę małoletnich)
Authors: Roszkiewicz Janusz
Published: November 2023

The commented judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal recognises that the complete and lifelong exclusion of expungement of a criminal convicted for so-called paedophilia crimes is consistent with the principle of humanitarianism, the right to privacy, the right to personal freedom and the freedom to choose an occupation. In the author’s opinion, the judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal deserves criticism. The Tribunal refers only to the superficial degree to the constitutional problem presented to it, which in fact has been reduced to a simple conflict between “the rights of a criminal” and the abstractly understood “best interest of a child”. The reasonings lack any considerations as to whether the examined solution is effective in practice, i.e. whether it actually contributes to the protection of children against sexual offenders. The judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal illustrates the loosening of the standard for assessing the admissibility of restrictions on civil rights and freedoms, in which the overriding goal (in this case, “the child’s best interest”) plays a central role, while the fact whether a given solution is at least useful or necessary or proportionate is less significant.
Activities of the Emigration Museum in Gdynia with Regard to Developing Symbolic and Identity Ties with the Polish Diaspora
Authors: Raczyński Rafał , Langowska Kinga Alina
Published: November 2023

This article aims to outline the activities of the Emigration Museum in Gdynia (Polish abbrev. MEG) in building relations with the Polish diaspora and maintaining Polish identity among Poles and people with Polish ancestry living abroad. Its main thesis is that the MEG, as a comparatively small institution, has a relatively large potential for shaping symbolic and identity ties with the Polish diaspora and could potentially be an important actor for activities undertaken in this sphere, implemented as part of a broadly defined policy with regard to and for Poles living abroad. The article consists of an introduction, three main sections and a conclusion. In the first section, we briefly define the diasporic policy in its subject and object dimensions, present selected concepts that typify this policy, and point out the role of culture and cultural institutions in building symbolic and identity ties with the diaspora. The second section was devoted to presenting the history, circumstances of the establishment and organizational basis of the Emigration Museum in Gdynia. The museum, although technically a self-government cultural institution, is the first and only museum in the country to show the history of emigration from Poland and Polish lands in a comprehensive way. Section three, on the other hand, focuses on showcasing selected MEG activities in forming symbolic and identity ties with the Polish diaspora.
Dissonant Harmonies: Modelling and Conceptualising Improvising Social Groups
Authors: Sutherland Allan
Published: November 2023

Improvisation has attracted increasing attention within organisational and managerial studies as a method to improve efficiency and innovation without adequately understanding the conditions prerequisite for improvisation’s operation. This paper examines how the jazz repertoire theory, and New Cultural studies of jazz address improvisation within jazz ensembles, showing neither adequately explaining improvisation. The paper draws on Bourdieu’s concepts, fleshed out in Wacquant’s ethnography research of habitus acquisition among pugilists to propose a model of the symbiotic ensemble providing the conditions essential for improvisation. Symbiotic ensembles are composed of synergetic musicians, all of relatively equal musical and social status, who have commonly accrued an embodied musical improvising habitus through their musical and life trajectories, from first learning an instrument, transitioning to improvisation, performing in various ensemble settings whereby they acquire influences and become vectors transmitting musical concepts among disparate musical ensembles.
Do-It-Together Finance! A participatory action research on community-based finance systems in the Netherlands
Authors: Lehmann Julie-Marthe , Smets Peer
Published: November 2023

This paper provides insights into the operational features of community-based financing mechanisms like CAF groups. CAF groups are self-financed communities where people save and lend money to each other. The implementation of such self- financed communities in the Netherlands is supported by participatory action research. This paper discusses the first results of this research by exploring whether and how participation of group members can improve their well-being in regard to social networks, financial household management and entrepreneurial positioning based on the capability approach of Sen. For this participatory action research, three groups have been set up, guided, observed, analysed and compared. This paper demonstrates how solidarity economy processes at the grassroots can contribute to the general well-being of vulnerable people in The Netherlands. Sen’s notion of freedom has to be reconsidered when discussed in a context. For this context of overconsumption, inequality and overindebtedness, Sen’s notion of freedom will be reconsidered and adjusted.
Evrensel Sergi Anlayışı ve Mimariye Etkileri
Authors: ÇELİK Gamze , BUNULDAY Solmaz
Published: November 2023

18. yüzyılda büyük bir hızla atılım sağlayan Sanayi Devriminde hızlı kentleşme, beraberinde bir kaos yaratmıştır. Bu nedenle kentsel yaşamın iyileştirilmesi adına toplu konut çalışmaları gerçekleştirilmiş, fabrikalarda yaşanan problemlerin aşılabilmesi ya da en aza indirgenebilmesi için çeşitli sendika grupları kurulmuş ve ülkeler arasında had safhada bulunan rekabet ortamı çeşitli etkinliklerle dizginlenmeye, belki de daha da arttırılmaya çalışılmıştır. İşte gelişimin emekleyerek ancak hızlı bir gayretle devam ettiği bu dönemde başını İngiltere’nin çektiği büyük bir organizasyona imza atılmıştır. Bu imza, evrensel sergilerdir. İlk kez 1851 Londra’sında Kristal Saray ile karşımıza çıkan evrensel sergiler, ilk dönemlerinde rekabet ortamı içerisinde kendini gösterme çabası, prestij göstergesi olarak değerlendirilirken mimari yaklaşımları da bu tema ile doğru orantılı ilerlemiş ve dönemin yeni mimari teknikleri, demir-çelik ve cam gibi mimari unsurları yapı veya yapı gruplarına dahil edilerek yeni ve deneysel çalışmalara olanak sağlamıştır. Zaman içerinde dünya ve toplumda yaşanan olumlu veya olumsuz olaylar -savaşlar, yeni çağa giriş, dünyanın geleceği kaygısı- evrensel sergilerin ve mimari tasarımlarının şekillenmelerinde etkili olarak çeşitli temaları ve bu temalar ile ilişkili olarak serginin gerçekleşeceği kenti, kent içerisinde belirlenecek organizasyon alanını ve sergi binalarını etkilemiştir.
Selçuklular Döneminde Eğitim ve Öğretim Faaliyetleri
Authors: ŞALGAM Mahmut , BUCAK Mahmut , BUCAK Kadriye
Published: November 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı, Türk tarihinde çok önemli bir yere sahip olan Selçuklular döneminde eğitim-öğretim faaliyetleri ile ilgili yapılan çalışmaları ortaya koymaktır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda Selçuklular döneminde eğitim-öğretim faaliyetleri hakkında bilgiler veren kaynaklar titizlikle incelenmiştir. Eğitim-öğretim faaliyetleri incelenirken Nizamiye Medreseleri başta olmak üzere bilimsel ve kültürel eğitim, topluma faydalı insan yetiştiren kadınların oluşturduğu Bâciyan-ı Rum teşkilatı ve aile eğitimi, merkez ordusunu oluşturan Gulâmların eğitimi, ekonomik hayatın temel unsurlarından olan meslek sahibi insanların eğitildiği Ahi Teşkilatı gibi başlıklar oluşturulmuştur. Çalışma neticesinde özellikle Nizamiye Medreseleri’nin bulunduğu çağa damga vurduğu, Nizamiye Medreseleri’nden önce de medrese eğitimi var olsa da Nizamiye Medreseleri ile eğitim-öğretim faaliyetlerinin planlı bir sisteme oturtulduğu ortaya çıkmıştır. Öte yandan 1040’ta Asya bozkırlarında ortaya çıkan bir Türkmen grubu olan Selçukluların 35 sene gibi çok kısa bir sürede Bizans hududuna yakın bir yer olan İznik’te devlet kurma maharetini göstermelerindeki başarının ardında yatan sebeplerden olan aile-ahlak eğitimi, kadının toplum hayatındaki rolü bariz olarak ortaya çıkarılmıştır. Bununla birlikte Ahilik Teşkilatı’nın mesleki eğitimdeki yeri ve önemi vurgulanmıştır.
A teoria a serviço da prática mediante análise estruturada de casos (Gutachtenstil). O quê? Por quê? Como?
Authors: Minorelli Lucas
Published: November 2023

With the available literature as its foundation, the purpose of this paper is to provide an exposition and analysis of Gutachtenstil, hereinafter referred to as structured case analysis. In addition to exposing its possible roots in academic and judicial circles in Germany, the pros and cons for its incorporation into Brazilian legal education are evaluated, especially in the context of Criminal Law dogmatics. The emphasis given to legal syllogism, definitions, conceptual rigor and subsumption is identified as constituting the main characteristic of this teaching and evaluation method, and it is concluded that its adoption has the potential to contribute to improving the national educational picture.
A Structured Pre- and Post-Operative Voice Therapy Program for Benign Vocal Fold Lesions
Authors: Codino Juliana , Christensen Erik McLeod
Published: November 2023

Benign vocal fold lesions (BVFLs) are acquired structural anomalies of the vocal folds, and these are primarily a result of vocal abuse or phonotrauma. Phonotraumatic lesions are not generally regarded as recurrent, provided that appropriate behavioral changes are made after resolution or surgical removal. Voice therapy plays a crucial role in this aspect. The aim of this article is to propose a structured pre- and post-operative voice therapy program for patients undergoing surgical intervention for BVFLs. Voice therapy post-surgery has been proven to reduce the rate of recurrence in BVFLs. Having a standard treatment protocol is a useful tool for the therapist, particularly one without extensive voice training.
Self-Reported Voice-Related Quality of Life in Cochlear Implant Users
Authors: Bottalico Pasquale , Plachno Abel , Nudelman Charles
Published: November 2023

Objective. The aim of this study was to identify if cochlear implant (CI) users are perceiving a decrease in life quality due to voice problems. This study evaluated 43 CI user’s perception of their voice and how it affects their quality of life through a survey.
Approach. Forty-three CI users responded to a survey regarding their demographics, details about their CI, the Hearing Health Quick Test (HHQT), the Voice Related Quality of Life (V-RQOL), and the Voice Handicap Index-10 (VHI-10). The survey responses were analyzed using univariate linear regression analysis.
Results. Few of the CI users scored below the cut off for normal voice related quality of life. CI users averaged 93.4 out of 100 on the V-RQOL and only four scored abnormally for the VHI-10. Lower scores on the V-RQOL were correlated with the participants having an associate degree and with participants visiting friends, family, and neighbors less often due to hearing loss. The VHI-10 scores were correlated with gender, education levels, difficulty in social situations due to hearing loss, noise exposure, and tinnitus.
Limitations of the study. The small n was the primary limitation of this study.
Originality. This study was one of the first to examine the voice-related quality of life in CI users.
Conclusions. Overall, respondents did not perceive much voice-related difficulty. However, they were more likely to perceive voice-related difficulty if they experienced difficulty hearing in noise and avoided social situations due to hearing loss.
Adaptación lingüística y cultural al español chileno del cuestionario de autovaloración vocal para cantantes Singing Voice Handicap Index (S-VHI)
Authors: Spuler Fernández Ingrid , Correa Forno Soledad , Azevedo Renata Rangel
Published: November 2023

Objetivo. Adaptar lingüística y culturalmente el cuestionario Singing Voice Handicap Index (SVHI) al español chileno.
Metodología. Se realizó la traducción directa al español chileno del SVHI y posteriormente la retrotraducción al idioma original inglés; ambas traducciones fueron revisadas por un juicio de expertos bilingües, quienes definieron qué ítems conformarían la primera versión de la herramienta traducida. Esta versión fue respondida por 15 cantantes chilenos con diagnóstico de disfonía, con el objetivo de identificar discrepancias, las que fueron revisadas y consensuadas por el comité de expertos; una segunda versión modificada fue aplicada a 5 cantantes más con diagnóstico de disfonía, no encontrándose en esta fase preguntas incomprendidas o inapropiadas para la cultura chilena.
Resultados. Se modificaron 5 de los 9 ítems cuestionados para llegar la versión final que refleja la versión original del inglés, tanto en la cantidad de ítems como en los dominios de la encuesta.
Limitaciones. Por la cantidad de personas participantes, se pudo realizar solamente la adaptación cultural y no la validación del instrumento que considere puntajes de corte para la población estudiada. Por lo tanto, la herramienta puede ser usada para realizar un análisis cualitativo y no cuantitativo.
Valor. Contar con esta encuesta traducida, siguiendo un proceso metodológico riguroso, permite que cantantes chilenos manifiesten su desventaja vocal relacionada con el canto, además de identificar los dominios más afectados y, de esa forma, planificar de manera más específica la intervención vocal. 
Conclusión. Se cuenta con el cuestionario Índice de desventaja en voz cantada para el español chileno para su aplicación al idioma y cultura chilena.
Porosity Evolution and Sequence Stratigraphy of Khasib Formation (Late Turonian-Coniacian) in Selected Oilfields, Central Iraq
Authors: Al-Fandi Ezzat , Al-Abbasi Mohammed , Malak Zaid
Published: November 2023

The evolution of porosity and sequence stratigraphy study of the Khasib Formation (Late Turonian-Coniacian) in two wells, in central Iraq were conducted. In the first well EB-X, the Khasib Formation sequences are confined to a depth of 2182-2285 m, with a thickness of about 103 meters, and in the second well Hf-Y, the Khasib Formation sequences are confined to a depth of 2941-2860 meters, with a total thickness of 81 meters. The lithology of the formation is predominantly dark chalky limestone rich in planktonic fossils, with a few thin layers of black shale. The formation lithology progressively shifts higher to shaley limestone rich in planktonic fossils and Calcispheres. On the other hand, the depositional environment of the formation was established by diagnosing six mudstone submicrofacies, five wackestone submicrofacies, and a packstone microfacies, which indicate the formation depositional settings in deep marine environments. Furthermore, the formation is split into three zones based on porosity values: A, B, and C, which are characterized by productive reservoir rock, low-yielding reservoir rock, and medium-productive reservoir rock, respectively. The Khasib formation sequences formed during the Late Turonia to Early Coniacian. As a result, the overall sedimentation period reached 3.1 million years, and the stratigraphic sequence is of the third order.
Petrographical and Geochemical Features of Sulfide Mineralization in the Walash Group, Gallala Area, Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Authors: Mustafa Twana , Mirza Tola , Kalaitzidis Stavros
Published: November 2023

In this article, a Fe-rich sulfide mineralization hosted within the Walash Group in the Gallala area, on the northwestern side of the Zagros Orogen is investigated for the first time. The mineralization occurs as massive sulfide veins and veinlets, as well as disseminated within volcanic lithologies. The objective of the study is to characterize the sulfide-rich mineralization using petrographical and geochemical methods, applied in both the ores and the corresponding host formations, including the characterization of volcanic rock alteration. Petrographic data indicates the presence of Fe-rich sulfide mineralization in altered basaltic andesite to andesite rocks, which are affected by hydrothermal alteration such as actinolization, chloritization, sericitization, and epidotization. The geochemical analysis of the fresh rock samples reveals enrichment of iron in the suture zones, but low copper and zinc concentrations. The mineralogical and textural signatures of sulfide minerals lead to inferring that the ore mineralization origin is volcanogenic to the hydrothermal type of deposits.
The Role of Religiosity on Investment Intention of Muslim Students in Sharia Bank
Authors: Salsabila Firial Dhya , Wening Nur , Moertono, S. Bambang , Dhiaulhaq Muhammad Rafi
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this study was to examine how religiosity influences the intention to save Muslim students in Islamic banks. The research was conducted with a research population of students in Yogyakarta from several public and private universities. The sampling technique used accidental sampling and obtained 30 respondents. This study uses a data analysis method in the form of simple linear regression. The results of the study stated that there was no effect of student religiosity on interest in investing in Islamic banks. The value of the coefficient of determination (R2) = 0.017. This means that the variable interest in saving moeslim's students in Islamic banks is influenced by religiosity only by 1.7% while the remaining 98.3% is influenced by other variables not examined.
Pengaruh Pertumbuhan Ekonomi Dan Upah Minimum Terhadap Penyerapan Tenaga Kerja Di Sulawesi
Authors: Yanda Fadhila Aulia , Saleh Sri Endang , Dai Sri Indriyani. S
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dan membuktikan pengaruh pertumbuhan ekonomi dan upah minimum terhadap penyerapan tenaga kerja dan membuktikan pengaruh pertumbuhan ekonomi dan upah minimum provinsi terhadap penyerapan tenaga kerja. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan secara kuantitatif regresi analisis linear berganda menggunakan model data panel. Penelitian ini menggunakan data yang terdiri dari cross section 6 Provinsi dan time series 5 tahun dari 2016 sampai 2020 di Sulawesi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Pertumbuhan Ekonomi memiliki pengaruh negative terhadap Penyerapan Tenaga Kerja Se Sulawesi, artinya Pertumbuhan Ekonomi di dapat menurunkan presentasi Penyerapan Tenaga Kerja secara signifikan. Dan Variabel Upah Minimum Provinsi memiliki pengaruh negatif terhadap Penyerapan Tenaga Kerja Se Sulawesi, artinya Upah Minimum Provinsi di dapat menurunkan presentasi Penyerapan Tenaga Kerja secara signifikan. Nilai koefisien determinasi (R-sqaure) sebesar 0,736818. Hal ini berarti variable Pertumbuhan Ekonomi, Upah Minimum Provinsi, mampu menjelaskan variable Penyerapan Tenaga Kerja Se Sulawesi sebesar 74% sehingga dapat dikatakan bahwa 74% penyerapan tenaga kerja Se Sulawesi mampu dijelaskan oleh model, sedangkan 26% dijelaskan oleh factor lain yang tidak termasuk dalam model.
GAMBARAN PERSONAL HYGIENE LANSIA DI PUSAT PELAYANAN ORANGTUA SEJAHTERA (PPOS) GBKP DESA SUKAMAKMURKECAMATAN SIBOLANGIT
Authors: Saragih Rosita , Tampubolon Pretty Lestari , Hura Rema April Yani
Published: November 2023

Kebersihan perorangan atau personal hygiene ialah kebutuhan esensial yang mencakup perawatan pada kulit, perawatan rambut, perawatan mata, hidung, telinga, serta perawatan kaki dan kuku. Terpenuhinya kebutuhan personal hygiene yang baik bagi lansia akan memiliki resiko rendah untuk mengalami penyakit infeksi pada kulit. Tujuan Riset ini untuk mengetahui gambaran personal hygiene pada lansia di PPOS GBKP Desa Sukamakmur Kecamatan Sibolangit. Desain Risetini yaitu dekskriptif. Populasi dalam Risetyaitu seluruh lansia di PPOS GBKP Sukamakmur sebanyak 34 lansia dan sekaligus dijadikan sampel dengan menggunakan tehknik total sampling. Instrumen dalam Riset menggunakan kuesioner yang berisi 30 pernyataan. Data disajikan dalam bentuk distribusi frekuensi. Kuesioner dijadikan panduan pada saat wawancara dan mengobservasi. Karakteristik responden mayoritas berusia 71-80 tahun (38,2%), berjenis kelamin wanita (64,7%) berpendidikan SD (41,2%),hasil yang diperoleh bahwa gambaran Personal Hygiene pada lansia mayoritas kategori baik sebanyak 30 responden (88,2%). Pentingnya personal hygiene sebagai suatu tindakan untuk memelihara kebersihan dan kesehatan dapat meningkatkan kesejahteraan fisik maupun psikis lansia. Personal hygiene pada lansia di PPOS GBKP mayoritas kategori baik, hal ini didukung oleh para perawat dan pegawai yang membantu para lansia dalam pemenuhan personal hygiene lansia, diharapkan kepada perawat dan pegawai supaya pelaksanaan personal hygiene pada lansia di pertahankan bahkan di tingkatkan. Bagi keluarga supaya memperhatikan dan memenuhi kebutuhan lansia mulai dari pemenuhan kebutuhan materi maupun kebutuhann lainnya.
MANAJEMEN KONSTRUKSI TERMASUK BANGUNAN BAWAH PADA PROYEK PEMBANGUNAN JEMBATAN KAB. SERANG PROVINSI BANTEN
Authors: Siboro Elisber , Ginting Rahelina , Sidjabat R.
Published: November 2023

Studi ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui metode pelaksanaan Struktur pada proyek pembangunan Jembatan Paiker Kecamatan Ulu Musi, Kabupaten Empat Lawang, Sumatera Selatan; menghitung kwantitas atau volume pekerjaan dan anggaran biaya pada pembangunan Jembatan Paiker Kecamatan Ulu Musi, Kabupaten Empat Lawang, Sumatera Selatan; dan mengetahui analisis biaya pada proyek pembangunan Jembatan Paiker Kecamatan Ulu Musi, Kabupaten Empat Lawang, Sumatera Selatan dengan menggunakan metode analisa SNI 2016. Teknik pengumpulan data adalah dengan melakukan study pendahuluan, melakukan study kepustakaan, konsultasi dengan pihak yang punya proyek dengan pembimbing dan mengunjungi dan mengamati  Proyek Jembatan Paiker Kecamatan Ulu Musi, Kabupaten Empat Lawang, Sumatera Selatan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa metode pelaksanaan pembangunan                  Jembatan Paiker ialah dimulai dari pekerjaan persiapan seperti  pembersihan dan pengukuran lahan,                  kemudian pekerjaan struktur bawah           berupa pekerjaan Borpile, abutment,   dan pier setelah itu pekerjaan struktur        atas. Pelaksanaan pembanguna            struktur bawah berdurasi 120 hari. Rencana anggaran biaya dalam     pelaksanaan pembangunan Jembatan Paiker adalah sebesar Rp.         7.153.523.975,27. Analisis anggaran hanya di perhitungan struktur bawah.
EVALUASI PERENCANAAN STRUKTUR BAWAH JEMBATAN IDANO SIBOLOU KABUPATEN NIAS BARAT PROVINSI SUMATERA UTARA
Authors: Nainggolan Yarofe , Sihombing Lucas Dwi Heryanto , Endayanti M. , Gultom A.
Published: November 2023

Adapun tujuan penelitian adalah untuk menghitung daya dukung pondasi bore pile tunggal dan kelompok tiang dari data N- SPT berdasarkan metode Meyerhoff; menghitung total beban yang dipikul oleh pondasi abutment; mengevaluasi stabilitas abutmen jembatan; dan menghitung penurunan pondasi. Adapun tahapan- tahapan penelitian adalah sebagai berikut Pengumpulan literatur berupa buku-buku ilmiah yang berhubungan dengan Penelitian, Pengumpulan data-data baik teknis maupun data tanah, Perhitungan Pembebanan Jembatan, Analisis stabilitas abutment, Evaluasi pondasi bore pile, dan Analisis daya dukung tiang tunggal dan kelompok. Hasil analisis terhadap stabilitas abutment baik guling maupun geser dengan kombinasi beban tegangan kerja diperoleh bahwa abutument aman terhadap geser dan juga guling. Daya dukung ultimit pondasi bored pile diameter 0,80 m dengan panjang 15 m pada bore hole 1 dengan data SPT didapat Qu = 682,541 Ton. Daya dukung ultimit lateral pondasi bored pile diameter 0,80 m berdasarkan Metode Broms secara analitis sebesar 63,68 ton, secara grafis sebesar 72,90 ton. Daya dukung ijin tiang tunggal pondasi bored pile (Qall) menggunakan data SPT dan metode Resse and Wright diperoleh sebesar 227,514 ton. Efisiensi kelompok tiang (Eg) berdasarkan Metode Converse – Labarre didapat sebesar 79,26% dan didapat daya dukung kelompok tiang (Qg) sebesar 1442,653 ton. Penurunan elastis tiang tunggal yang terjadi pada pondasi bored pile dengan menggunakan metode vesic sebesar 15,22 mm dan penurunan elastis tiang kelompok sebesar 37,27 mm.