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Zulu Time: Theater Beyond Translation
Authors: Koustas Jane
Published: February 2024

Cinéaste, dramaturge, comédien, metteur en scène, Robert Lepage doit sa renommée internationale à sa capacité d’ébranler, sinon de faire éclater les frontières conventionnelles du théâtre. Son succès sur le plan international s’explique en grande partie par son aptitude à mélanger langues et cultures de sorte que chaque public puisse s’y reconnaître. De sa ville natale de Québec, au Japon, en Europe ainsi qu’aux États Unis et ailleurs, Lepage trouve son public et le public se trouve dans son théâtre. Dès les premières représentations de La trilogie des dragons (production reprise à Montréal en 2003 lors du Festival de théâtre des Amériques) jusqu’à la création de Zulu Time (2000-2002), Lepage a su mettre en question la notion du texte ainsi que celle de la traduction. Sans texte “figé,” ses productions échappent également à la traduction. En fait, la confusion des langues, la cacophonie même, se trouvent au centre des productions dans lesquelles plusieurs langues sont utilisées, parfois en même temps. Dans Zulu Time, Lepage considère l’existence et le potentiel d’une langue internationale qui se trouverait entre ou au-delà des langues traditionnelles et pour laquelle aucune traduction ne s’avérerait nécessaire ou même possible. Cette production s’organise autour de l’alphabet international aéronautique qui identifie chaque lettre par un mot et dont la dernière lettre est représentée par “Zulu”. L’heure zulu ou “Zulu time” est aussi l’heure au méridien de Greenwich utilisée par les militaires ainsi que dans l’aviation. La production prend lieu dans l’espace neutre, générique, international d’un aéroport, endroit dans lequel les notions conventionnelles d’identité culturelle et linguistique, ainsi que la fonction communicative du langage se trouvent ébranlées sinon pulvérisées.
"Good Sisters" and "Darling Sisters": Translating and Transplanting the Joual in Micheal Tremblay's Les Belles-Soeurs
Authors: Malone Paul
Published: February 2024

Parce que le recours à un dialecte non standard est jugé essentiel à la pièce de Michel Tremblay Les belles-soeurs, on s’attendrait à ce que les traducteurs relèvent le défi suivant : comment recréer l’effet du joual de Tremblay dans un contexte social et linguistique différent. Toutefois, l’étude de trois versions de la pièce (anglaise, écossaise et allemande) à la lumière du concept que Lawrence Venuti appelle «domestic remainder» (l’inscription idéologique du public cible dans le travail de traduction) montre que dans ces versions, et plus particulièrement dans la version allemande, d’autres aspects culturels de la pièce de Tremblay aient semblé plus importants à traduire que les éléments strictement linguistiques. Ces traductions mettent l’accent sur l’importance historique et culturelle des Belles-soeurs et sa contribution à l’élaboration d’un canon littéraire, au détriment d’une recherche d’équivalence au joual dans la langue d’arrivée.
Le Shakespeare Québécois des Années 1990
Authors: Gagnon Chantal
Published: February 2024

Translation scholar Annie Brisset has demonstrated that between 1968 and 1988, Quebec translations of foreign plays were linked to the nationalist discourse. The present research tries to establish, with a case study, if the same statement applies to the 1990s. In order to do so, three Quebec translations of Shakespeare’s The Tempest have been studied: Michel Garneau’s (1989), Antonine Maillet’s (1998) and Normand Chaurette’s (1998). After having analysed the language, the versification and the paratext in each translation, and after having briefly discussed retranslation of Shakespeare’s plays in Quebec, the author concludes that nationalist ideas play an important part in these translations. However, the Quebec theatre institution has taken up the task and it struggles for its own cultural, economic and symbolic survival
The High School Theatre Enhancement Project in Newfoundland and Labrador with Special Focus on the Labrador Creative Arts Festival
Authors: Helen Peters
Published: February 2024

Cet article décrit un projet élaboré par Lois Brown et Ruth Lawrence, des praticiennes avec qui l’auteure a collaboré à la dramaturgie et la mise en scène de textes pour la scène écrits par des enseignants et des élèves dans le cadre d’un festival de dramaturgie des écoles secondaires de Terre-Neuve et Labrador. L’auteure a été amenée à collaborer à ce projet entre autres grâce à une participation fréquente, sur une période de dix ans, au Labrador Creative Arts Festival et à une association avec des membres du Primus Theatre Company deWinnipeg (Manitoba).

Une grande partie des travaux de fond sur l’anthropologie et le théâtre autochtone du Labrador effectué entre 1975 et 1992 ont été présentés dans une communication par l’auteure intitulée « Innuinuit Theatre Company: Postcolonial Aboriginal Voices in Labrador,Canada », lors de la 12e conférence de la Fédération internationale pour la recherche théâtrale (« Représentations passées et présentes : Tendances de la recherche théâtrale ») à l’institut de théâtre russe deMoscou en juin 1994.
KEARIFAN LOKAL “KERAJINAN PURUN” DI KELURAHAN PALM KECAMATAN CEMPAKA KOTA BANJARBARU
Authors: Adah Habibah Nisa
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi kearifan lokal dalam praktik kerajinan purun di Kelurahan Palm, Kecamatan Cempaka, Kota Banjarbaru. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk memahami nilai-nilai budaya, tradisi, dan kearifan lokal yang melekat dalam proses pembuatan serta penggunaan kerajinan purun. Metode penelitian melibatkan observasi, wawancara dengan pengrajin, dan analisis dokumentasi untuk mengidentifikasi aspek-aspek kearifan lokal yang tercermin dalam praktik kerajinan purun. Hasil penelitian diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi pada pemahaman mendalam tentang kearifan lokal yang terkait dengan kerajinan purun, serta memberikan landasan bagi upaya pelestarian, pengembangan, dan pemanfaatan berkelanjutan dari warisan budaya ini dalam konteks masyarakat Kelurahan Palm. Implikasi praktis dari penelitian ini mencakup potensi untuk menggerakkan inisiatif pelestarian budaya, pengembangan ekonomi lokal, dan penguatan identitas komunitas.
Resource assessment of friction surfaces of the brake disc mechanisms by relative wear indicators for cars
Authors: Nazarov Oleksandr , Krivoshapov Sergey , Sergienko Mykola , Kashkanov Vitalii , Semchenko Vitalii , Kulai Volodymyr
Published: February 2024

Modern development of vehicle designs requires paying great attention to braking properties, which will depend on the design parameters of the brake mechanisms. The article discusses a scheme where a disc brake is installed on the front wheels, and drum brakes are installed on the rear wheels. From the diagram of the distribution of forces that act on the vehicle during braking, the maximum friction forces for the front and rear axles were determined. A general formula was obtained for the braking distance of a vehicle, during which wear of the brake mechanism occurs. We used the results of the well-known theory of friction and wear by I.V. Kragelsky. The mathematical wear model was built for each friction pair. The wear model takes into account the design parameters of the vehicle, the wear resistance coefficient of materials, the initial braking speed of the vehicle, the mileage and braking distance. The main design parameters of the brake system are the friction radius, the kinematic rolling radius of the wheel, and the amount of drive pressure.

To assess the service life of the brake mechanism, it was proposed to use such an indicator as the relative wear of associated parts. A formula has been obtained for calculating this indicator based on changes in geometric parameters and operating modes of the brake mechanism under operating conditions. A forecast was made of the service life of the brake mechanisms of the front and rear axles of passenger cars, which is proposed to be carried out according to the indicator of relative wear of friction surfaces. Graphic dependences of the distribution of relative wear of the friction surfaces of brake mechanisms for Chevrolet Aveo and Forza cars were constructed. It was shown using the example of Chevrolet Aveo passenger cars that the relative wear of the front axle brakes is maximum and it varies from 22.5 to 26.1%, and for the rear axle this figure varies from 21.0 to 22.5%. The service life of the brake disc is 4.44 times greater than the service life of the friction lining for the Chevrolet Aveo. For the Forza car this figure is 4.76. The results of the work can be used to estimate the residual life of brake mechanisms, taking into account operating conditions.
Reinterpreting the Historical Memory of the Black Peril in South Africa
Authors: Majavu Mandisi
Published: February 2024

This article employs a critical Black Atlantic frame to re-examine, re-evaluate and reinterpret the historical memory of the Black Peril in South Africa. It exposes the Black Peril as a wide-ranging racist discourse that demonised Black men as potential rapists of white women. This racist narrative was vehemently expressed in early twentieth-century South Africa. A key finding of this work is that the Black Peril was a highly successful racist campaign because it not only led to the criminalisation of interracial sex between Black men and white women but was also used to justify racist laws that had far-reaching effects on social relations in the broader society – eventually yielding a white supremacist state (apartheid) – which proceeded to use the Black Peril discourse to mobilise an aggressive racialisation process for both whites and Blacks.
Book Reviews
Authors: Freerks Vanessa A. C. , Tadesse Debay
Published: February 2024

Motsamai Molefe and Christopher Allsobrook (eds), Human Dignity in an African Context. Springer, 2023, x + 307 pp. ISBN: 978-3-03-137340-4 (hbk)

Uchenna Okeja (ed.), Routledge Handbook of African Political Philosophy. Routledge, 2023, 436 pp. ISBN: 978-1-00-314352-9 (hbk)
Strategies for Translating Idioms from English to Urdu: An Analysis
Authors: Bibi Mariam , Iqbal Liaqat , Awan Zafar Nazeer
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to investigate the translation strategies employed by undergraduate students in the translation of idioms from English into Urdu. To achieve this, a translation test was administered, incorporating Fernando's (1996) classification of idioms into three distinct categories: literal idioms, semi-idioms, and pure idioms. This test consisted of two parts: de-contextual idioms and context base idioms. Later on, an analysis of data collected from both de-contextual and contextual translations of idioms was analyzed employing translation strategies expounded by Baker and Newmark as the guiding framework. A significant number of students exhibited a lack of familiarity with the accurate use of translation strategies during the de-contextual translation of idioms, leading them to literal translation, resulting in numerous inaccuracies in their renditions of idiomatic expressions. Consequently, literal idioms are easy to translate but when it comes to semi-idioms and pure idioms, they get confused and lead to mistranslation.
Comparison of Direct Method and Grammar Translation Method of Learning English on Students' Achievement at the University Level
Authors: Parveen Sabahat , Iqbal Asif , Farid Muhammad Faisal
Published: February 2024

By comparing the effects of using the Grammar Translation Method (GTM) and the Direct Method (DM) on students' academic progress, this study digs into the area of education. The study uses a mixed-methods design for data collection. The performance of a sample consisting of 30 pupils from an education university was assessed during a predetermined time period. Through pre- and post- assessments that gauge linguistic proficiency in terms of vocabulary retention, grammatical accuracy, and reading comprehension using quantitative data. Students shared their teaching approach opinions and experiences through interviews and surveys, collecting qualitative data. The results of this study revealed that the grammar-translation method has better performance when compared with the Direct Method. The quantitative analysis identifies each method's advantages and disadvantages in terms of language skill development. The qualitative data gave a more in-depth knowledge of how students are motivated, engaged, and feel about the two techniques.
Effects of cortisol levels on reproductive success in cattle of different temperaments during fixed-time artificial insemination (FTAI)
Authors: Faria Nuna , Pacheco-Lima José , Moreira da Silva Maria Helena , Borba A. , Moreira da Silva Joaquim Fernando
Published: February 2024

The present study was designed to assess the effect of stress on the reproductive performance of cattle. For this purpose, a total of 137 cows were divided into two groups: 65 belonging to the Azores Lydia breed and 72 crossing Aberdeen-Angus with Limousine, free of IBR, Chlamydia and BVD diseases and with a body condition score ranging from 2.75 to 4.0. Eight days before starting the experimental procedures, animals passed through the containment sleeve every other day for routine and human presence. For the synchronization protocol, a progesterone-impregnated controlled internal drug release (CIDR®) insert was placed intravaginally, and an injection of GnRH was given. After 7 days, PGF2α was administered, and the CIDR® was removed. Sixty hours after removal, cows were inseminated once after another injection of GnRH to induce ovulation, and pregnancy diagnosis was performed by ultrasonography 30 days after artificial insemination. Peripheral blood was collected in 5 ml tubes with a Z Serum Sep Clot Activator, and cortisol was measured using the IMMULITE 2000 Immunoassay System ®. Our results indicated significant differences (p≤0.05) in the cortisol levels among both groups (beef crossbred cows vs Azores Lydia) of 4.3±0.3 ng/dl and 5.8±0.4 ng/dl, respectively. The pregnancy results were also significantly different: 63.7% vs 45.6%, respectively, for beef crossbred and "Azores Lydia" cows. The present study clearly demonstrated a negative correlation between cortisol levels and pregnancy rates after fixed-time artificial insemination. The low levels of cortisol observed in the animals and particularly in the Azores Lydia breed, when compared to other studies carried out on these animals, must be due to the passage of the animals in the sleeve, allowing them to habituate to a routine, as well as to human presence.
Art education as a means of forming cultural identity and civic consciousness
Authors: Minenok Antonina , Zinkiv Iryna , Konovalova Iryna , Polska Iryna , Karapinka Marta
Published: February 2024

The purpose of the article is to study art education as a means of forming cultural identity and civic consciousness. To achieve this goal, theoretical methods of cognition were used, in particular, the most important methods of analysis, synthesis, and content analysis. The results show that modern technologies are widely used in the field of higher art education. This includes not only technical aspects, but also theoretical and pedagogical approaches to teaching. In modern methods of higher education, the emphasis is on the development of students' personalities, broadening their outlook, skills and abilities. Traditional models of learning that existed before the introduction of distance learning are undergoing significant changes, leading to experimental approaches to teaching in art universities. Particular emphasis is placed on the democratisation of educational processes, digitalisation of art education and the use of computer technology. The desire to ensure unity in diversity, which is a necessary component of modern European integration aimed at overcoming the negative effects of globalisation, is also important. One of the key components of the development of modern higher art education is the use of digital technologies. This allows students to create a significant amount of creative work while studying and include it in their professional portfolio. This approach is particularly relevant in the European labour market. Ukraine's experience in applying modern teaching methods in the field of music is in line with European development trends. At the same time, due to Russian military aggression and obsessive propaganda, there is a need to update research on Ukraine-centric music topics. It is important to emphasise the development of Ukrainian art, the study of the life and legacy of prominent teachers, performers and artists, and the integration of the acquired knowledge into the educational process. The conclusions emphasise that the combination of Ukrainian specificity and modern digitalisation trends creates objective conditions for the development of musicology in Ukraine and its presentation at the international level.
Methodological approaches as a scientific basis for creating a pedagogical concept of distance learning organization in higher education institutions
Authors: Fabian Myroslava , Onofriichuk Liudmyla , Teplova Olena , Priadko Olena , Bilanych Halyna
Published: February 2024

The article examines e-learning as a special form of education and a pedagogical system based on the use of digital technologies. The content of the structural components of e-learning at universities is a pedagogical system that includes goals, means of communication, content of educational information, and subjects of the educational process. with guaranteed achievement of results as a system-forming factor. The following features of the means of communication between the subjects of the educational process are taken into account: students, teachers, tutors, specialist experts, resource developers (designers of pedagogical situations) and their functions. Scientific, methodological and technological support for achieving the desired result of e-learning at universities has been built, taking into account the individual needs of students, expanding the functions of teachers and implementing educational information through digitalization. A diagnostic toolkit has been developed for conducting a predictive pedagogical examination to develop, clarify and adjust students’ individual educational trajectories, taking into account expert opinions.
Research on the use of interactive technologies in the process of teaching design and their role in the formation of aesthetic consciousness of future designers in the process of professional training
Authors: Kostiuk Olha , Prodan Iryna , Krutko Olena , Savitska Olena , Saibekov Maksym
Published: February 2024

The purpose of the study is to analyze the possibilities of using interactive technologies in the process of teaching students majoring in design and gaining the necessary level of aesthetic consciousness. To realize the purpose of the article, the methods of analysis with the use of statistical software, content analysis, survey, triangulation method were used. The results are based on the empirical data of the survey. The survey involved 250 people and was conducted in accordance with the principles of safety, anonymity, gender equality, and objectivity. The most popular integrative technologies used to train design professionals are project, game, information and communication, and case technologies. They contribute to the development of creative skills and creative thinking among students. However, given the growing importance of digital competence, it is also necessary to use information and communication technologies. The professional competence of future designers should include digital literacy and information competence, which will contribute to the development of their professional skills and aesthetic ideas. It is indicated that the most important aspect of the development of professional competence is the formation of their aesthetic culture, which is a key element of creative activity. The scientific novelty of the study is to analyze the factor of psychological consciousness through the prism of acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills in the field of design through the use of information and communication technologies. The conclusions show that interactivity also contributes to the development of communication skills and the formation of a collective aesthetic consciousness.
A systematic review of efficacy and safety for calcium channel blockers in the treatment of albuminuria in patients with diabetes and hypertension
Authors: Patel Devanshu J. , Shah Uzma Noor , Ganta Shilpa Reddy , Aneesh John T.
Published: February 2024

In individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM) and hypertension, renin-angiotensin system (RAS) inhibitors are advised for the therapy of albuminuria, although there is limited agreement on other treatments. Calcium channel blockers (CCB) are often used for hypertension patients, their effectiveness in those with albuminuria remains uncertain. Patients with diabetes, hypertension and nephropathy were evaluated for their response to CCB and inhibitors of the RAS to reduce albuminuria. We measured albuminuria before and after the intervention and compared CCB to RAS inhibitors by looking through records on MEDLINE, Embase and CENTRAL. Randomized controlled adult trials were identified using abstract screening were performed separately. 20 papers were selected from 800 records using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). We evaluated data from 2,114 participants in the experiment who had the equivalent of pre-hypertension and diabetic mellitus of ≥31 days/mg of urine albumin excretion. The standardized mean difference in reducing albuminuria was 0.443. When analyzing the treatment impact on blood pressure, the research showed no significant difference between RAS inhibitors and CCB in terms of indications of renal function. RAS inhibitors could be superior to CCB in reducing albuminuria in hypertensive and diabetic nephropathy.
Diabetes mellitus patients with increased death rates and clinical complications in patients with CoV-19 pneumonia: A systematic review
Authors: Ganapathy Kavina , Mishra Saubhagya , Kapoor Ekta , Patel Devanshu J.
Published: February 2024

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic condition that has been associated with Corona virus (CV) sickness and has the potential to cause catastrophic multisystemic consequences. They used a complete meta-analysis and review to examine the connection among DM and a bad prognosis in COVID-19 pneumonia individuals. We searched many online databases for articles assessing the correlation between DM and outcome in COVID-19 pneumonia. This study's principal result was an undesirable interaction of three secondary results: the occurrence of severe cardiovascular disease (CVD), acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and death. All 17 studies had 6452 participants. After eliminating the duplicates, the number of records remained at 350. After first looking at the titles and abstracts, we discarded 310 articles. After reviewing 43 full-text publications, 13 were ruled ineligible owing to a lack of mortality, interest, or disease progression outcomes, including those for severe ARDS which is disease progression, ARDS, Mortality and COVID-19 severity, were increased in COVID-19 patients with DM.
A systematic review of the management and implications of radiation-induced lymphopenia and the predictive rate of radiomic-based approaches in lung cancer
Authors: Ballal Suhas , Chandak Shruti , Gupta Karan Ram Lal , Patel Geetika M.
Published: February 2024

Radiation therapy remains a crucial treatment option for lung cancer, but radiation-induced lymphopenia can impact treatment results and patient well-being. Radiomics-based techniques have made it easier to predict therapy response and patient outcomes by extracting and analyzing quantitative imaging characteristics. This review examines radiation-induced lymphopenia management and its consequences while evaluating the predictive capabilities of radiomics-based approaches in the lung cancer context. A systematic review was undertaken using Scinapse, Scholar and PubMed, with 1247 papers chosen based on predefined criterion for inclusion and exclusion. In accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines declaration, 15 peer-reviewed studies published between 2019 and 2021 were included in the review after removing duplicates. The search technique retrieved 491 studies from PubMed, 540 from Scinapse and 250 from Google Scholar. In this quantitative statistic, we provided categorical data as the interquartile range (IQR) for constants and fractions. Then, we reviewed papers that examined techniques for managing radiation-induced lymphopenia and its implications for treatment results. These techniques were correlated with possible improvements in patient outcomes and a decrease in the degree of lymph node dysfunction. An examination of forest plots was carried out to assess the prediction efficiency of radiomics-based techniques in forecasting lung cancer patient survival and to summarize therapy regimens for radiation-induced lymphoma. The Radiomics Quality Score (RQS) was used as a quantitative tool to assess the consequences of radiation-induced lymphopenia. Patients having radiation-related lymph node dysfunction have an elevated risk of developing lung tambours and dying from it. Especially in people who have additional risk factors, minimizing the lung and heart dosage could reduce lymphopenia and perhaps enhance the course of therapy for these patients.
A comprehensive review of emerging trends in sports management
Authors: Sethi Surinder , Talvelkar Sumedh
Published: February 2024

Sports management is a dynamic field that is always developing to meet the demands of a dynamic athletic environment. This review paper offers a comprehensive analysis of the new developments in sports management and their possible effects on the sector. This thorough overview provides helpful insights into the most recent trends that are changing how sports organizations function by examining recent research, case studies, and expert opinions. This article provides a comprehensive review of the cutting-edge trends influencing the future of sports management, including everything from technology developments to innovative corporate strategies and fan interaction techniques.
Irrigation planning for development of an effective cropping pattern using genetic algorithm
Authors: Choudhari Sumant A. , Kumbhalkar Manoj A. , Sardeshmukh Mhalsakant M. , Bhise Dattatraya V.
Published: February 2024

The majority of surface irrigation schemes are diverse in character, consisting of a diversity of crops and soils as well as a huge network of canals with varying qualities (design capacities, efficiencies, command area, length, duration of operation, etc.). The programmes in semiarid and arid locations are similarly related to limited water supplies and operate on a rotating water distribution system. As a result, managing irrigation in such settings is tough. It demands decisions on how much water and space should be allotted to different crops grown on different soils and in different areas or regions of the scheme (the allocation plan), based on water availability, benefit maximisation, varied needs, and the physical boundaries of the scheme. The current study focuses on the use of genetic algorithms (GA) in irrigation planning. In India, the GA technique is being used to create an effective farming plan for an irrigation project. Constraints include land and water limitations, as well as crop and storage limits. The model is run for various choices of population, generations, cross-over, and mutation probabilities to determine GA parameters. The results of GA are compared to those of linear programming. This case study is about a problem with linear constraints that was addressed using a genetic algorithm. The model's future use will be to address issues with non-linear constraints. Traditional nonlinear programming approaches become difficult and time-intensive in such instances. Future research is being conducted to improve the efficiency and usability of these artificial intelligence systems.
Association of the polymorphism of the Pon-1 locus with the concentration of Paraoxonase-1 and post-thaw sperm viability in pig
Authors: Montaño Garcia Sandra Elena , Acosta Patricia Cervantes , Mosqueda María de Lourdez Juarez , Beltran Antonio Hernandez , Mancera Belisario Dominguez , Villeda Manuel Barrientos , Salas Dora Romero , Morales Manuel Barrientos
Published: February 2024

The objective of the present work was to correlate the expression of the PON-1 locus polymorphism, the concentration of the enzyme paraoxonase 1 in seminal plasma and the effect on post-thawing sperm viability in the pig. Nine ejaculates from 3 boars were used, to obtain seminal plasma; part of the ejaculates was centrifuged at 800 g/10 min; the material obtained was stored at -20°C until use. To freeze the semen, the samples were diluted 1:1 in commercial diluent (Magapor®) at 37°C and the temperature was gradually lowered to 16°C. They were transported to the laboratory protected from light, and kept at the same temperature in the laboratory for 24 h. After this, they were frozen using the glycerolation technique and a portion was cryopreserved by adding 20% of seminal plasma to the conservation medium and another portion was made without seminal plasma. The concentration of PON-1 was determined by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The functional status of the plasma membrane was evaluated by chlortetracycline staining. The amplification of a fragment of the PON-1 gene was carried out by PCR and the identification of allelic variability by the analysis of Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP), with the enzymes HinfI and FokI, from a DNA sample of each individual. The results were analyzed by analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Spearman correlation, with the use of statistical software (Statistica V10 for Windows). In electrophoresis of enzymatic digestion with the enzyme HinfI All the expected fragments were obtained, with the FokI enzyme a mutation was observed in one individual. No correlation was observed (R=-0.1, P>0.05) between the concentration of the paraoxonase-1 enzyme in seminal plasma and the observed mutations. As well as the concentration of the enzyme paraoxonase-1 in the ejaculates was 1.8 to 2.7 ng/mL and this had no statistically significant difference in the seminal plasma of the ejaculates analyzed (P>0.05). As well as with sperm viability in thawed semen (P>0.05).
Investigating Trichophyton violaceum Metabolites and their Effects In Vivo
Authors: Al-garawyi Abeer Mohammed Ali , Safar Aya Ibrahim , Majid Mohammed Mahmood
Published: February 2024

The common dermatophyte Trichophyton violaceum invades hair of the endothrix type by penetrating the cortex right above the hair bulb and surrounding the shaft below the undamaged cuticle. The current investigation aims to isolate and characterize secondary metabolites of T. violaceum and detect their effects In vivo. In this study, 52 (65%) out of 80 clinical specimens were positive for Trichophyton violaceum by both KOH 10% wet mount and culture. It has appeared that T. violaceum isolates can create a variety of secondary metabolites. Of these, one compound appeared in yellow with Rf. with a value of 14.2 cm in TLC plates compared to standard AFB1, named T. violaceum A (TVA) complex. The FTIR and GC-MS chromatography showed several possibilities for analyzing such secondary metabolites, but the most acceptable possibility is that the compound (TVA) may be acidic. The macroscopic and microscopic examination of rat skin sections showed pathological changes after three weeks of subcutaneous injection with this compound. This study represents the first study about the production of mycotoxins from T. violaceum.
The relationship between international trade relations and regional development: a comprehensive analysis and assessment of influencing factors
Authors: Sirenko Pavlo , Balian Izolda , Martyniak Iryna , Malakhova Tetiana , Bakushevych Ivanna
Published: February 2024

The evolution of the phenomenon of regionalization in old and new regionalism, regional trade agreements and their features (RTAs) is traced based on the provisions of regional science and trade relations, and it is shown that the emergence of numerous RTAs is one of the most significant trends in the modern development of international trade. Theoretical aspects of the influence of regional trade on regional development are considered, in particular within the growth of GDP. On the example of various regions (in particular, Asia-Pacific region, North American continent, South Africa), it is demonstrated that RTAs, as well as free trade areas (FTA) stimulate economic growth in participating countries through increased trade, economies of scale, knowledge and technology transfer. Moreover, it is concluded that the growing trend of regionalization contributes, on the one hand, to strengthening the processes of globalization, on the other hand, to the isolation of integration groupings from the world market and increasing their independence from external demand, allowing participating countries to resist emerging crises and economic shocks.
The escalation of military threats as a reality of modern geopolitics
Authors: Loza Viktor , Myronenko Viacheslav , Myronenko Petro , Smolianiuk Volodymyr , Chelak Oleksandr
Published: February 2024

The main goal of the study is to analyze the geopolitical dynamics of the modern polycentric world, and the geopolitical aspects of the problem of military threats and conflicts. A theoretical analysis of the concept of geopolitics and its transformation in the 21st century has been carried out. The article examines the influence of geopolitical factors on the global security system, including from a regional perspective. In particular, the features of the political situation in the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region are considered. The theoretical and practical significance of the study consists, firstly, in generalizing and systematizing existing knowledge on political conflictology, in developing its geopolitical aspect, and secondly, in considering poorly studied aspects of the problem (in particular, network-centric wars), and thereby stimulating further scientific developments in this direction.
Some Afterthoughts and Examples on the Logic of Induction
Authors: Saint-Mont Uwe
Published: February 2024

The aim of Saint-Mont (2020) was to provide a rather general answer to Hume’s problem. To this end, induction was treated within a straightforward formal paradigm, i.e., several connected tiers of abstraction.

This note mainly discusses the basic two-tier model and associated examples. It points out that a sound logical solution to the problem of induction boils down to proper accounting, and Bayes’ formula in particular. Generalizations are also possible if one evokes suitable assumptions such as some kind of continuity property.

Moreover, the precision added by formal analysis relative to verbal arguments demon- strates that the crucial issue with induction is rather not circularity, but being able to find a suitable general tier that allows for a smooth transition between a less and a more specific situation, avoiding inconsistencies.
Investigation of the Dielectric Behaviour of Propylene Glycol (100) Dispersed With Graphene Nano Powder to Determine the Optimal Conditions Using Response Surface Methodology
Authors: Surakasi Dr Raviteja , Pakalapati Janaki , Manyala Gangadhar Rao
Published: February 2024

Response surface methodology (RSM) was used to study the dielectric behavior of a Propylene Glycol-Graphene Nanopowder nanofluid. This study used 3-11 mm distance and 2.77-3.13 kV breakdown voltage. The goal is to find the best prediction model and solution. The lack of consistency between laboratory behavior and real-world applications and the statistical-mathematical investigation of modelers' performance, contrast, and motives prompted this study. Two models are tested: linear and 2FI. Investigating and evaluating these modeling functions' statistical properties is new to the area. The 2FI model depicts nanofluids twice as accurately as other models, according to statistical analysis. Model evaluation indicators include R2, C.V%, and P-value. In order, the 2FI model indices are 0.9818, 8.74 %, and 0.0001. Nanofluids should have 1256.877 electrical conductivity at 11 mm and 2.77 kV breakdown voltage.
[Review Article] Green Strategies for the Synthesis of Quinolone Derivatives
Authors: Ahmed Md Sohel , Akter Irin
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND: Green chemistry is currently one of the most explored areas and has been a desire since the 1990s. Green chemistry research is focused on reducing the energy required to develop desirable products and reducing or even stopping the synthesis of hazardous by-products from minimizing any environmental or health impact.

OBJECTIVE: Nalidixic acid has been synthesized and developed into derivatives known as quinolones. The alteration of the elementary structure exhibits fascinating pharmacological activities in numerous fields, e.g., anticancer, antimicrobial, diuretics, anti-inflammatory, and so on.

METHODS: Nearly all structural modifications to the quinolone moiety are possible. Chemical alteration at locations N-1, C-(5-8) can result in molecules with various pharmacological, physiological, biochemical, and pharmacokinetic properties. The quinolone moiety can be synthesized by multiple methods, including microwave-assisted, solvent-free, photocatalyst, biocatalyst, ultra-sonication-mediated, catalyst-free methods, and green solvent reactions (water, ethanol, supercritical CO2, aq. H2O2, oxidation).

RESULTS: Health and environmental risks are associated with synthetic chemicals, solvents, and catalysts. Scientists are now minimizing the use of solvents, chemicals, and catalysts by developing novel approaches. Quinolone derivatives introduced various new pharmacologically active compounds to the market through novel drug development.

CONCLUSION: The main motive of this study is to summarise the recent advancements in green chemistry methods for establishing quinolone scaffolds from various scientific journals, online databases, and libraries, which will help scientists to develop non-toxic and eco-friendly techniques for the synthesis and development of novel drugs.
ANALISIS PEST : KAJIAN PADA CRUDE PALM OIL INDONESIA
Authors: Widyaningtyas Dian
Published: February 2024

Palm Oil is an important commodity and has a strategic role in the Indonesian economy. Palm oil derivative products have a good prospect. The utilization of palm oil is widely used as a basic ingredient of medicines and healthcare industry. The previous research showed Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) index of palm oil Indonesia above 1. RCA> 1 indicates this product has competitiveness, but it’s still needs to be improved.
This study analyzes the condition of macro environment that influences the development of palm oil derivative products. Politic, Economics, Social, and Technology (PEST) analysis can provide a broad picture of the influence of external factors that are important for palm oil. The PEST analysis results show that political, economic, and social impacts have a high impact on the palm oil industry, while technology has a moderate impact. The high impact of the economic and social conditions on macro environment are some great opportunities for further development. Seeing this, it is necessary to concentrate on one major segment and sharpen its as a strategy.
Effect of Extract Omega-3 Fatty Acids Consumption from Mackerel as Adjuvant of Antidepressant Fluoxetine (Rastrelliger kanagurta) on Decreasing Cortisol Hormone Levels
Authors: Izzatinisa Aisyah , Angkirani Novita , Zerlinda Zabrina , William Jessica , Hanun Yasmin Azizah , Maritska Ziske
Published: February 2024

Depression, one of the common mental disorders; generally identified by feelings of sadness or disappointment when experiencing a change, loss, or failure and becomes pathological when unable to adapt. According to WHO, Indonesians have a suicide ratio of 3,7 per 100.000 population. People with depression have some dysfunction in the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which takes a part in the organism's reaction to depression. As a hormonal response to stress signals, thus the cortisol hormone will be released. The cortisol hormone mainly modulates emotions, especially fear and anxiety. Hence, patients with depression tend to have higher cortisol hormone levels. The most commonly used psychopharmacological medication is antidepressants. However, only about 40-60 out of 100 individuals are helped by taking antidepressants. Thereupon, as support for antidepressants, an adjuvant, i.e., omega-3 fatty acids in mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta) is needed. Therefore, the author uses Google Scholar, WHO, PubMed, and HealthLine as references for this literature review. After reviewing the literature, omega-3 fatty acids in mackerel can act as an adjuvant to antidepressants in lowering cortisol hormone levels. The dosage of omega-3 fatty acids needs to be analyzed to optimize the potential of adjuvant therapy for fluoxetine.
The Relationship of Knowledge to The Sterilization Behavior of The Tool to Prevent Disease Transmission in Dental Health Students
Authors: Dewi Utari Murtia , Hamid Abu
Published: February 2024

When taking action in the field of dentistry, knowledge is a factor that greatly influences the operator's actions. Knowledge is the result of understanding after feeling an observed object. If their knowledge is good, their attitudes and actions will be better when carrying out sterilization. Behavior is an individual action that is observable or cannot be observed as a human interaction with the environment in the form of knowledge, attitudes and actions. The type of research in this study is an analytical survey with a cross sectional approach, the sample is level II and III students of the Department of Dental Health, Poltekkes, Ministry of Health, Palembang who will fill out a questionnaire. Analysis uses the Chi-Square test. Most students have a level of knowledge with good criteria and have behavior with good criteria. There is a significant relationship between knowledge and sterilization behavior in preventing cross infection with a p value = 0.000.
Evaluation of Composition and Antioxidant Potential of Cordia macleodii
Authors: Adile Sangeeta , Seth Rohit
Published: February 2024

Cordia macleodii is one of the widely used traditional medicinal herbs. The current work was undertaken to systematically extract bioactive components from the fresh plant parts and evaluate their antioxidant potential. Using ethanol as the solvent, volatile chemical components were extracted from the plant material by Soxhlet extraction. Subsequently, GC-HR-MS and FTIR analysis were used to further evaluate the extract. The 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging assay and 2,2'- Azinobis [3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS)] were used to evaluate the antioxidant potentialof the extract in vitro. Quantification of total flavonoid content (TFC) and total phenolic content (TPC) was done against standard solutions of quercetin and gallic acid, which were used in the study as positive controls. The GC-HR-MS analysis reveals two bioactive compounds [(1H)- pyrrol-3-propanoic acid,2 ethoxy carbonyl-4-ethoxy carbonyl methyl]-5,5’-methylene, bis-diethyl ester and Spino [9,9’] difluorene,2,2’-[2,5,8,11-tetraoxado decane-1,12-diye). The FTIR spectrum showed that there were several different functional groups present. Findings of in vitroantioxidant tests revealed that the leaves had the highest total phenolic content (402.19 ± 0.025 mg GAE/g), the highest total phenolic content (93.59 ± 0.01), and the highest ABTS (102.59 ± 0.001) of any plant. To fully evaluate this plant's therapeutic potential, more pharmacognostic research is required.

Keywords: GC-HR-MS, FTIR, TPC, TFC, Antioxidant
СТАДІЇ ЦИФРОВОЇ ТРАНСФОРМАЦІЇ У МЕТОДОЛОГІЯХ ТА ОРГАНІЗАЦІЙНОМУ КЕРІВНИЦТВІ БУХГАЛТЕРСЬКОГО ОБЛІКУ У СФЕРІ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ АГРАРНИХ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ
Authors: Мазоренко Марія
Published: February 2024

У статті досліджено особливості методики та організації бухгалтерського об-ліку діяльності аграрних підприємств в умовах діджиталізації. Визначено актуальність обраної теми дослідження. Сформульовано фактори зростання потреб аграрних підприємств в інструментах діджиталізації. Визначено умо-ви організації бухгалтерського обліку діяльності аграрних підприємств, та сформульовано методику обліку діяльності аграрних підприємств в умовах діджиталізації. Визначено проблеми та перспективи впровадження інструме-нтів діджиталізації в бухгалтерський облік діяльності аграрних підприємств. Стаття розглядає не лише технологічні аспекти, але й вплив діджиталізації на організаційну структуру аграрних підприємств. Додатково розглянуто важ-ливість підготовки кадрів у галузі бухгалтерського обліку для успішної імп-лементації цифрових інструментів. Крім того, наголошено на важливості за-безпечення кібербезпеки в процесі діджиталізації бухгалтерського обліку аг-рарних підприємств.
СУТНІСТЬ ТА ВИДИ ТОЧОК КОНТАКТУ БРЕНДУ ЗІ СПОЖИВАЧАМИ
Authors: Бойко Ірина , Скригун Наталія , Навроцький Назарій
Published: February 2024

В статті обґрунтовано необхідність уточнення сутності поняття «точка контакту з брендом» та узагальнення видів точок контакту бренду зі споживачами. Показано, що взаємодія споживача з брендом відбувається в багатьох точках контакту, які важливі насамперед тим, що впливають на досвід клієнта, його поведінку, продажі, прибуток компанії. Розглянуто існуючі підходи до трактування сутності поняття «точки контакту з брендом» через відображення різноманітних взаємодій між споживачами та компанією (брендом), що охоплюють будь-які канали та медіа, через які споживачі сприймають бренд чи продукт та можуть бути ініційовані як компанією, так і споживачами. Визначено, що ідентифікація та оцінювання точок контакту є важливою функцією підприємства задля покращення клієнтського досвіду. Уточнено та систематизовано види точок контакту бренду зі споживачами, що дозволяє підприємству вибудовувати міцні і довготривалі зв'язки зі споживачами та забезпечувати конкурентні переваги на ринку.
МАРКЕТИНГОВІ ІННОВАЦІЇ ЯК ІНСТРУМЕНТ АКТИВІЗАЦІЇ ІННОВАЦІЙНОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ МАЛОГО ТА СЕРЕДНЬОГО БІЗНЕСУ
Authors: Найчук-Хрущ Марта , Коновалець Олег
Published: February 2024

У статті розглядаються маркетингові інновації як інструмент активізації інноваційної діяльності підприємства в умовах міжнародних економічних відносин. На основі літературних джерел та інших ресурсів розглянуто та сформульовано основні особливості міжнародних економічних відносин та виокремлено маркетингові інновації з їх урахуванням. Окремо також проаналізовано роль маркетингових інновацій на прикладі підприємства, а також їх вплив на конкурентоспроможність на міжнародному ринку. Розкрито маркетингову стратегію підприємства, умови, в яких воно існує та інструменти, які використовує для активізації інноваційної діяльності, запропоновано декілька нових варіантів для покращення і застосування нових підходів.