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Effectiveness of secondary copper electrolytic refining slime decopperization
Authors: Vydysh S. O. , Bogatyreva E. V.
Published: October 2024

The relevance of replacing the slime–H2SO4–H2O system used for processing slimes from secondary copper electrolytic refining (SCER) with a slime–NH3·H2O–(NH4)2SO4–H2O system has been substantiated. Comprehensive studies of the characteristics of SCER slime samples were conducted. It was found that about 90 % of the copper is distributed between the Cu2O phase and other phases, with a total copper content of 55.12 %. A new phase, Cu4(OH)6SO4, corresponding to the mineral brochantite, was discovered, with a content in the slime of 6.40 %. Silver, with a concentration of 2.43 % in the slime, is present in metallic form at 69.1 %, with the remainder in the form of AgCl. The contents of associated components PbSO4, BaSO4, and SnO2 are 13.52 %, 9.33 %, and 4.73 %, respectively. To substantiate the feasibility of low-temperature hydrometallurgical opening of the slime components and the conditions necessary for its implementation, determined by the specific qualitative and quantitative compositions of the slime, a thermodynamic analysis of the slime–NH3·H2O–(NH4)2SO4–H2O system was performed. This analysis allowed for the discovery and mathematical description of the dependencies of copper leaching indicators on the composition of the ammonia-ammonium mixture (ammonia buffer). A nomogram for the theoretical calculation of the minimum excess NH3·H2O/NH4+ over the stoichiometrically necessary amount required for the complete formation of the copper ammine complex was constructed according to the equilibrium ammonia-ammonium solution's pH and copper concentration. Thermodynamic calculations determined the optimal composition and consumption of ammonia-ammonium solutions, as well as the characteristics of the leach pulp, such as the concentration of [Cu(NH3)4]2+ and the redox potential. Technological studies demonstrated the possibility of effective and selective extraction of copper from SCER slimes at a rate of no less than 99 % in the slime–NH3·H2O–(NH4)2SO4–H2O system, which was confirmed experimentally. Studies of the kinetics of copper leaching from slime in the slime–NH3·H2O–(NH4)2SO4–H2O system were conducted. The activation energy of the ammonia-ammonium copper leaching process from SCER slime (Ea = 5±0.25 kJ/mol) was determined within the temperature range from 15 to 45 °C at a total buffer system concentration [NH3·H2O] + [NH4+] of 1 and 2 mol/L, as well as the order of reaction at a temperature of 24±1 °C, which is 0.24±0.02 and 0.91±0.05 for [NH3·H2O] + [NH4+] concentrations above 1.5 mol/L and below 1.5 mol/L, respectively. A change in the kinetic mode of leaching with the limitation of the reaction rate by adsorption of reagents on the surface of solid particles to diffusion was detected when the total buffer system concentration [NH3·H2O] + [NH4+] was reduced below 1.5 mol/L. The equation for the formal kinetics of the investigated process in the slime–NH3·H2O–(NH4)2SO4–H2O system was determined.
Stepped chute energy dissipation structure downstream of a low-level river crossing for embankment protection
Authors: Cloete P , Bosman A
Published: October 2024

A low-level river crossing is an economic means of providing access for lower-order roads during high-frequency flood events. Conventionally, culverts are employed to enable the flow to traverse the road, albeit with allowance for overtopping. This overtopping flow from the approach roads, however, possesses the potential to cause erosion of the downstream embankment, thereby jeopardising the foundational integrity of the structure. A physical modelling study was undertaken to investigate the hydraulic performance of stepped chutes in terms of flow patterns, air-water flow properties, and energy dissipation. Various types of stepped chutes were investigated, namely horizontal steps with a chute wall, horizontal steps without a chute wall but with riprap placed directly downstream of each chute, step-inclined steps (backward sloping), steps with pooled cascades, and steps with baffle blocks. Notably, chutes with horizontal steps were the most efficient configuration in terms of relative energy dissipation. Furthermore, this research culminated in the formulation of a new regression formula to establish a quantifiable relationship between the required step length and the overflow depth and discharge, thereby offering a valuable tool for design purposes.
Percussion-drill method for casting concrete cube samples to assess the characteristics of precast zero-slump concrete
Authors: du Plessis P E , Alexander M G , Bakera A T
Published: October 2024

Precast concrete products are load-tested to confirm compliance, but the workability of the concrete, being generally zero-slump concrete, is often not tested for quality control, as would be done with normal- or high-slump concrete. An industry practice in South Africa uses the percussive action of a rotary percussion drill to compact control cube samples. However, variability in specimen compaction leads to variations in the density and compressive strength results, making the procedure unreliable. This indicates a need for a simple, standardised quality control method for preparing zero-slump concrete cube samples with compaction equivalent to that achieved by precast machines. This technical note aims to (i) report on a practical and economical procedure (i.e. percussion-drill method) that has been formulated for quality control based on the concrete density achieved by precast machines, and (ii) apply this method to mix optimisation with the specific objective of partial replacement of the cement in a factory mix with a suitable fine filler to reduce cost and the carbon footprint of a precast facility. It was shown that the percussion-drill method was able to obtain reliable results (density, compressive strength) for quality control purposes and was successfully employed in the replacement of 17% to 32% of cement by volume with quartz flour in a factory mix. This resulted in a significant cost saving and a reduction in nett carbon emissions at the factory.
Adaptation of the Russian-language version of the White Bear Suppression Inventory
Authors:   Novosibirsk State University, Dorosheva Е.А. ,   Scientific Research Institute of Neurosciences and Medicine
Published: October 2024

Relevance and subject of the study. The tendency to suppress thoughts that are unpleasant or not acceptable by content is described as a way of self-regulation and as a strategy of coping behavior that has different degrees of success depending on the context of situation and individual characteristics of the subjects. Associations of suppression of unwanted thoughts intensity with anxiety and depressive states are shown. This study is devoted to adaptation of the Russian language version of the scale that measures the tendency to suppress unwanted thoughts (White bear depression inventory, WBSI). The inventory can be used in clinical diagnostics, for research purposes in the study of self-regulation, stress response, cognitive processes, and in study of the thought suppression construct. Research methods and materials. The total sample of the study comprised 1675 persons aged 16 to 70 years (average age 32.9), 470 men and 1205 women. To verify convergent validity, the Beck Depression Inventory, the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21, the K. Ryff Scales of Psychological Well-Being, the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire, the D.V. Lucin Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire and the N. Hall Emotional Intelligence Test (emotion management scales), the Five Factor Mindfulness Questionnaire (overall score, characterizing the possibility of self-regulation), Rumination Response Scale were used. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to check the scale structure (seven possible models), consistency of the scale and subscales determined by the results of the questionnaire structure verification were calculated. At three week intervals, retest reliability was checked. Descriptive statistics of the inventory were calculated. Results. The analysis of the factor structure of the scale showed the greatest suitability of two bifactor models with a common grouping factor and related subfactors, a model with a distribution of items in accordance with the theoretical structure of the questionnaire being the preferable one. The scale is characterized by high internal consistency (Cronbach alpha - 0.89) and retest reliability r = 0.91. Suppression of unwanted thoughts demonstrated positive correlation with anxiety, stress, depressive trends, ruminations; negative correlation with subjective well-being, self-estimate of the ability to manage one’s own emotions are shown. Additionally, the lack of significant interactions with emotional intelligence components unrelated to emotion management indicates the divergent validity of the inventory. In general, it can be concluded that the proposed version of the WBSI has sufficiently good psychometric properties.
Metacognitive regulation of educational activity in adolescents with deviant behavior
Authors:   St. Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Gorkovaya I.A. , Miklyaeva A.V. ,   Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia, Panferov V.N. ,   Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia
Published: October 2024

The study is aimed at identifying the features of metacognitive regulation of educational activity of adolescents with deviant behavior. It is known that metacognitive regulation can perform a compensatory function in cases of deficits in the development of the cognitive sphere accompanying various forms of dysontogenesis, but to date there is no data on whether a similar pattern is observed in the case of adolescents with deviant behavior, who are often characterized by a lower level of development than their peers with conditionally normative behavior cognitive functions, which is due to their weak involvement in systematic educational activity. To test the hypothesis that metacognitive skills can play a compensatory role in the educational activity of adolescents with deviant behavior, similar to that recorded in the study of metacognitive regulation of educational activity in adolescents with various forms of dysontogenesis, we conducted an empirical study which involved 92 adolescents with deviant behavior and 263 adolescents with conditionally normative behavior participated aged 13–17 (54% female, 46% male). Empirical data was collected using the questionnaires "Learning Styles" and "Metacognitive skills in the structure of educational and professional activities", as well as the analysis of documents (assessment of academic performance). The results showed that adolescents of both groups demonstrated similar styles of educational activity (with a predominance of activity, rationality, analyticity and visuality) and metacognitive skills (with a predominance of metaplanning and metacognitive control over procedural skills). Using regression analysis, predictors of academic performance of adolescents of both groups were identified, represented by different poles of such a measurement of learning style as features of information perception (rationality – for adolescents with deviant behavior, intuitiveness – for adolescents of the comparison group), and a significant contribution to the academic performance of adolescents with deviant behavior of the metaplanning indicator, which is not observed in the comparison group. Based on the results of an empirical study, the authors concluded that research hypothesis was confirmed as well as highlighted the importance of developing metacognitive skills in the context of training and psychological and pedagogical support of adolescents with deviant behavior.
The image of the future of student youth confronted with new challenges: Implementation of basic values, optimism and life satisfaction
Authors:   Tomsk State University, Gorchakova O.Yu. , Filenko I.A. ,   Tomsk State University, Larionova A.V. ,   Tomsk State University
Published: October 2024

The purpose of the study is to examine the image of Russia's future in relation to indicators of dispositional optimism, life satisfaction, and value orientations of modern university students. The research sample consisted of 535 university students from Tomsk, with an average age of 20.1 ± 3.6 years. Research methods included the semantic differential technique to assess the characteristics of the image of Future Russia, the Dispositional Optimism Test (DOT-II) by M. Scheier, C. Carver, and M. Bridges (adaptation by T.O. Gordeeva, O.A. Sycheva, E.N. Osin), the questionnaire "Subjective Assessment of Feasibility of Basic Values" (SAFBV) by S.A. Bogomaz, the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) by E. Diener (adaptation by E.N. Osin and D.A. Leontiev), and a custom-designed questionnaire aimed at determining the images of the Future Citizen, Future Russia, and Future World. Exploratory factor analysis of the semantic differential scales characterizing the image of Future Russia revealed two factors: Self-Development of Russia (36.9% of variance) and Security of Russia (36.8% of variance). Both factors showed significant positive correlations (p<0.001) with meta-values of existential and public self-realization, as well as life satisfaction indicator (p<0.001). Cluster analysis identified four clusters within the overall respondent group, with representatives differing significantly in the mean values of the explored variables at a statistically significant level. For the majority of respondents (66.7% of the total group), a pronounced positive modality of perceiving the image of Future Russia was characteristic, along with relatively high scores on the measured psychological variables. The obtained results lead to the following conclusions: a) the majority of young people form positive images of Russia's future, which are important life guides, determining their successful selfdevelopment; b) key psychological factors associated with the formation of a positive image of the future for young people may include characteristics of the feasibility of basic values and life satisfaction; c) there is a need to develop psycho-pedagogical technologies aimed at fostering positive life attitudes and developing futures literacy among target groups of youth who demonstrate negative or ambivalent evaluations of the future image.
Approach to analysis and construction of algorithms for solving one clustering problem on signed graphs
Authors:   Siberian Federal University, Soldatenko A.A. , Semenova D.V. ,   Siberian Federal University, Ibragimova E.I. ,   Siberian Federal University
Published: October 2024

We consider the NP-hard correlation clustering problem for undirected and unweighted signed graphs without multiple edges and loops, where the error functional is a linear combination of intercluster and intracluster errors. In this paper, we propose a systematic approach for constructing and analyzing graph structure based algorithms to solve this problem. The approach is presented in the form of a general scheme consisting of six interrelated blocks reflecting the main stages of solving the correlation clustering problem. Six existing algorithms have been analyzed using this scheme. According to the general scheme, a new algorithm CarVeR has been constructed, which is a modification of the SGClustα algorithm using potential functions. The topology of the general scheme opens up the possibility of analyzing and proving the computational complexity of the algorithms, which is demonstrated in the computational complexity theorem of the CarVeR algorithm. This paper presents computational experiments on synthetic data to compare five algorithms. The experimental results show the competitive ability of the CarVeR algorithm both in terms of execution time and minimization of the value of the error functional.
The implementation of the cognitive model “human – weapon” in Russian poetic texts (based on dictionaries of images)
Authors:   University of Tyumen, Kupchik Elena V.
Published: October 2024

The article examines the implementation of the metaphorical model “human - weapon”, which plays an important role in the linguistic conceptualization of human as the main object of study of modern linguistics. The military metaphor is important in objectifying human experience, which is reflected in image dictionaries. The aim of the work is to characterize the metaphorical models through which the basic cognitive model “human - weapon” is structured, based on the material of image dictionaries, which determines the novelty of the study. The material of the article is over 400 implementations of this model (comparative tropes) extracted from fragments of Russian literary texts presented in image dictionaries. Research procedures such as continuous sampling, descriptive method, modeling, and contextual analysis were used. The realizations of metaphorical models were classified according to the sphere of the target (the person as a whole; the external person; the internal person) and according to the sphere of the source (types of weapons). The signs of comparing a person with a weapon were revealed; the most significant subjects and objects of comparison were determined. Through the metaphors of weapons in Russian literary texts, almost the entire person receives understanding: human personality, body parts, organs, actions, feelings, emotions, mental states, thoughts. The most detailed representation is of a person’s face, primarily eyes, which are not only a noticeable detail of the external appearance, but also an important source of information about a person’s inner world. The “weapon eyes” model has the most voluminous source area, which includes numerous types of weapons and ammunition: arrows, bows, swords, sabers, swords, bullets, rifles, gunpowder, etc. The elements of an external person are compared with weapons of different types according to the signs of sharpness, shape, color, speed of movement, striking action. The inner world of a person is also represented by comparisons with a variety of weapons, a common feature of the comparison is the striking effect. The most traditional and widespread are figurative parallels, the source of which includes the designations of throwing, stabbing and cutting weapons, primarily arrows, as well as swords, spears and blades as parts of cold steel: both the realities of an external person and the manifestations of a person’s inner world are compared with them. Likening a person to a weapon is used when referring to a variety of situations in which a person enters into a confrontation, inflicts and receives wounds, wins and suffers defeats. Implementations of metaphorical models of weapons have a wide range of uses: they describe a person’s appearance, movements, character traits, moods, states, feelings, and attitude towards people. The author declares no conflicts of interests.
AAV-Zombie on cultured cells v2
Authors: Michael Coughlin Gerard
Published: October 2024

Detection of AAV genomes in situ can facilitate understanding of AAV transduction and processing. This protocol enables detection of AAV genomes and concatemers in cultured cells and is based on the Zombie method published in Askary et al., Nat Biotechnol 38: 66. AAVs carrying barcoded genomes are delivered to cells. Following fixation, a phage RNA polymerase is used to transcribe the barcode in situ, yielding barcoded transcripts that can be detected with RNA FISH. This protocol is compatible with either ssAAV or scAAV genomes. In the former case, detected genomes will be primarily nuclear and detectable once second strand synthesis has occurred. In the latter case, the genome can be detected regardless of where in the transduction pathway the genome is. This protocol can be combined with RNA FISH detection of reporter transcripts or endogenous transcripts, enabling measurement of expression and cell type classification.
Non-destructive microplastic isolation from water and sediment samples v1
Authors: Stadfeld Jonas , Suresh Sneha , Bhatnagar Srijak
Published: October 2024

Microplastics in aquatic ecosystems serve as unique habitats for diverse microbial communities, collectively referred to as the plastisphere. Investigating these microbes using both culture-dependent and culture-independent techniques (e.g., 16S rRNA gene sequencing, metagenomics) requires a method that preserves the integrity of the plastic and associated microbiota. This protocol outlines a non-destructive isolation technique for microplastics from water and sediment samples using Nile Red dye, thus allowing for a comprehensive study of the microplastic microbiome and its functional potential without compromising the plastic matrix or the microbial communities it harbors.
Explainability of Foundation Models v1
Authors: Di Maio Paola
Published: October 2024

A metamodelling approach to support the development of a specifications for explainability in foundation models, adopting a combination of visualization, natural language representation.
3D Microfluidic Platforms for Extracellular Vesicle Isolation, Characterization, Downstream Analysis and In Vitro Treatment v2
Authors: Chatterjee Emeli , Lindsay Scott , Ostrander Tyler , Garcia-Contreras Marta , S. Ndiaye Hawa , Sauld John , Mahajan Gautam , Singh Prabhleen , Das Saumya , Pantham Priyadarshini
Published: October 2024

Abstract Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are small membranous vesicles secreted by most cell types that play important roles in cell-to-cell communication. Despite the tremendous work in the field, there are still challenges to studying organ-crosstalk mediated by EVs in complex organisms. 3D microfluidic platforms offer promising and novel platforms for EV research to overcome the challenges in complex biological settings. In this chapter, we provide a protocol for the use of 3D systems to study the effect but also to isolate EVs from these physiological relevant complex settings.
Test - share with Gabriel p.io v1
Authors: Martinez Alberto
Published: October 2024

Abstract for demo protocol
USDA LTAR Common Experiment measurement: Rainfall v1
Authors: DuBose Rachel , M O'Reilly Andrew , Witthaus Lindsey , Baffaut Claire
Published: October 2024

Rainfall includes any moisture falling from the atmosphere in liquid form. Rainfall is often called precipitation, but precipitation includes liquid water as well as a solid water such as snow fall. The rainfall measurement protocol addresses the measurement of only liquid precipitation. The snow metrics measurement protocol describes how to measure snowfall. The total amount of rainfall reaching the ground in a given period is described as a depth over a given area, assuming no loss by evaporation, plant interception, or runoff. Rainfall is an essential input, with much of the world relying on it for agricultural production. There is evidence that rainfall patterns and intensity are changing, which affects the sustainability of agroecosystems and soil erosion rates. Rain gauges are the most effective method for measuring liquid precipitation. The recommended method for measuring rainfall is through a network of recording rain gauges, which measure the time and amount of liquid precipitation. Alternatively, catch gauges are applicable, but they will typically not yield the time and rate of rainfall, and thus, they are not recommendable. The area and spatial variability of rainfall will determine how many gauges are needed. Generally, more rain gauges distributed within a given region are preferable, although geographical and economic constraints can limit gauge density and placement. Recently, automated methods for determining optimum rain gauge placement within a region have been published (Di et al. 2020).
Measuring root system stiffness in maize or sorghum v1
Authors: N. Hostetler Ashley
Published: October 2024

Plant mechanical failure has been evaluated with proxy measures that quantify root failure strength. However, understanding the force-displacement rate to reach that failure strength is currently a gap in the field. The force-displacement rate is called the root system stiffness. Here, we outline the steps necessary measuring root system stiffness in maize or sorghum using a new tool developed by our lab called SMURF (Sorghum & Maize Under Rotational Force).
Linguistic Intelligence of Academically Gifted University Students
Authors: Al-Zoubi Samer Mahmoud
Published: October 2024

This study was conducted to explore the level of linguistic intelligence among academically gifted students at Ajloun National University in Jordan. The study sample included 29 students (14 males and 15 females) from the Department of English Language and Literature, who had a cumulative average of more than 84% and were rated as excellent. Data was collected from the Department of Admission and Registration during the first semester of the academic year 2023-2024. The students were asked to complete a linguistic intelligence questionnaire consisting of 26 statements. The findings revealed that the students in the Department of English Language and Literature possess a high level of linguistic intelligence. Moreover, the study identified statistically significant differences in the level of linguistic intelligence between gifted male and female students, with female students showing a higher level of linguistic intelligence. Furthermore, there were significant variations in the responses of academically gifted students based on their academic level, with students in the 3-4-year academic level demonstrating a higher level of linguistic intelligence. The study recommends conducting comparative studies between linguistic intelligence and other types of intelligence to gain a better understanding of the relationship between them.
Women’s Empowerment in Tragedy: Gendered Narratives and Affective Spaces in Thunderstorm and Desire Under the Elms
Authors: Liu Yixin
Published: October 2024

Thunderstorm and Desire under the Elms exhibit striking similarities in thematic elements and the portrayal of female characters, which suggests the two playwrights, Cao Yu (1910-1996) and Eugene O’Neill (1888-1953), shared aesthetic vision in their creative writings. Prior studies of these plays have often focused on the characterisation of the protagonists, thereby overshadowing gender as a critical factor in shaping tragedies. This paper argues that the tragedies in these works are not merely personal misfortunes but are deeply embedded in gendered dynamics, specifically the oppressive force of phallocentrism. It posits that the central cause of tragedy is the conflict between societal constraints and the female characters’ aspirations for power, equality, freedom, and spiritual autonomy. A comparative study of these plays reveals that both Cao Yu and Eugene O’Neill crafted an affective space where the female protagonists, Fanyi and Abbie, despite their different social contexts, share a fundamental human essence. This comparison not only underscores the essence of tragedy within diverse national frameworks but also highlights the commonalities in how the two playwrights perceive and portray women’s destinies and existential predicaments.
Translation of Hmong Folklore Terms in Hmong Oral Epic “Creating Heaven and Earth” From the Perspective of Eco-Translatology
Authors: Li Xiong , Sim Ng Boon , Zin Zaid Bin Mohd
Published: October 2024

The Hmong, a Chinese ethnic minority, possess a rich cultural heritage. Due to their unique history of exile and migration, the Hmong have scant documentation of their vanishing cultural heritage. The Hmong oral epic constitutes a vital component of documenting Hmong culture. Thus, this paper delves into the translation of the Hmong Oral Epic 'Creating Heaven and Earth', focusing on folklore terms as fundamental units for analyzing Hmong culture. Eco-Translatology has the great importance in protecting the languages of Chinese ethnic minorities and enhancing the dissemination of their literature (Li, 2017). Hence, this paper examines the translation of Hmong folklore terms in the Hmong Oral Epic 'Creating Heaven and Earth' from the perspective of Eco-Translatology. The study reveals 53 translations of Hmong folklore terms, encompassing material, social, and spiritual aspects, within the Hmong oral epic 'Creating Heaven and Earth'. For Hmong material folklore terms, translators predominantly employ the 'target contextualization' strategy, along with 'extending substitution' and 'vitalization' methods. For Hmong social folklore terms, translators favor the 'source contextualization' strategy, supplemented by 'adaptive addition' and 'vitalization' methods. For Hmong spiritual folklore terms, translators predominantly utilize the 'source contextualization' strategy, in addition to 'extending substitution' and 'naturalization' methods.
EFL Teachers’ Emotions Toward Online-Merge-Offline Teaching Mode in University
Authors: Xiao He , Suwanarak Kasma
Published: October 2024

The Online-Merge-Offline (OMO) teaching mode has emerged as a prominent new approach in language education reform with the expansion of online teaching in China. Due to the emotional complexity involved in educational reforms, this study explores the emotions expressed by Chinese EFL teachers in OMO classes, investigates the situational causes, and examines emotion regulation strategies in English Language Teaching. A questionnaire was distributed to 48 Chinese EFL teachers teaching General English (GE) using OMO mode across three normal universities, followed by semi-structured interviews for deeper insights. After collecting and analyzing data from questionnaires and interviews, the findings revealed a spectrum of emotions were experienced by EFL teachers, with positive emotions prevailing, particularly in GE classes. Love, surprise, and joy were prominent across different settings. Situational triggers encompassed classroom dynamics, institutional factors and social influences; reflecting teachers’ beliefs and identities, students’ learning engagement, behavior and academic achievements, colleagues and administrators’ work support and emotional support, policy makers’ reform mandate, and the Confucian heritage cultures. To regulate positive and negative emotions, Chinese EFL teachers primarily employed appraisal, followed by situation modification and selection. This study underscores the importance of emotional awareness for both students’ learning achievement and teachers’ professional development in ELT. It encourages Chinese EFL teachers to recognize the significance of their emotions in teaching effectiveness and offers insights for educators and administrators into supporting teachers’ emotional well-being and professional growth.
Women and Nature Wrongly Associated: Love as the Only Solution in Roy’s The God of Small Things
Authors: Almwajeh Motasim O.
Published: October 2024

This article analyzes Arundhati Roy’s intricately-woven novel The God of Small Things (1997) for ecofeminist implications. It highlights the points of convergence between sexism and ecological degradation, expounding the role of love as a remedy to most social and environmental problems. Ecofeminism incorporates a wide range of sociopolitical and cultural subtleties arising from the transformation of sanctified and ecofriendly conceptions of the ecosystem into a cash economy. Opposing violent revolutions and social unrest, Roy’s polemic stance verges on the essentiality of what she calls “small things” in alleviating such deviations and enticing a shift in people’s interaction with the other. In the face of patriarchy and hierarchy, the researcher advocates for love as the ultimate factor in bridging the gap between oneself and others. Hence, love disturbs ideologies of capitalization, fragmentation, and polarization. Viewing ecofeminism as a predominantly empathetic domain, the researcher investigates love in its most comprehensive form, encompassing all components of the ecosystem.
Structural and Semantic Properties of Idiomatic Pairs in English and Vietnamese: A Contrastive Analysis
Authors: Minh Hoang Tuyet , Thuy Truong Thi , Giang Dang Nguyen
Published: October 2024

There are idiomatic pairs in both English and Vietnamese. While idiomatic pairs in Vietnamese have been extensively researched from different views, it seems that there have been few thorough studies of idiomatic pairs across English and Vietnamese. This paper looks into the structural and semantic properties of idiomatic pairs in English and Vietnamese using the framework of idiom analysability (Langlotz, 2006). This is a contrastive analysis that presents the similarities and differences between English and Vietnamese idiomatic pairs in terms of structural and semantic properties, including grammatical and componential patterns, semantic compositions, and transparent-opaque components. A manual search of Giang's (2018) idiom collection yielded a corpus of 231 English and 2374 Vietnamese idiomatic pairs, which served as the data for the study. The findings of this study indicate that the biggest difference between English and Vietnamese idiomatic pairs lies in their distribution in each language. There are much more idiomatic idioms in Vietnamese than in English. Grammatically, idiomatic pairs in both languages are formed by two syntactically equivalent component parts. In Vietnamese, the components that create idiomatic pairs are even, and in English, they are odd. Semantically, the majority of English and Vietnamese idiomatic pairs are able to be analysable, and their meanings are at least motivated in some way.
Green Discussion: Raising ESP Students’ Environmental Awareness Through Film Circles
Authors: Thanakong Kriangsak , Kaowiwattanakul Sukanya
Published: October 2024

As global citizens, we need to develop environmental awareness to protect the environment. This study aims to compare students’ environmental awareness before and after implementing film circles and investigate their attitudes towards the use of film circles in an English for Specific Purposes (ESP) classroom. The participants were 30 dual program students in education and social development, also regarded as pre-service social studies teachers. A mixed-method study, using the one-group pre-test-post-test design, was conducted. Both qualitative and quantitative research methods were included. The instruments included film circle lesson plans, an environmental awareness assessment with 3 domains, including environmental knowledge, attitudes and behaviours, and an attitude towards film circles questionnaire. The findings revealed that the students believed that their environmental knowledge, attitudes and behaviours improved. They also had positive attitudes towards the use of film circles in raising their environmental awareness in the ESP classrooms. This study appears to echo the integration of environmental issues or themes into English classrooms.
The Evolution of Modern Literary Criticism From Structuralism to Postmodernism: A Case Study of Edward Said and His Critique of Orientalism in Literature
Authors: Al-lawama Wlla Mahmoud
Published: October 2024

The study aimed to examine the development of literary criticism throughout its history from structuralism to postmodernism, using Edward Said's criticism of Orientalism as a case study. A discourse-grounded analysis approach was used to analyze critical texts and articles related to this development. The results showed, according to Said, that the traditional Western depiction of the East is biased and based on power relations, which influenced postcolonial philosophy and the literary canon (Smith, 2018). Said sought to expose biases in Western literature’s depiction of the East (Jones, 2016). His writings have sparked debate about the role of the critic in shaping literary discourse, shifting critical focus toward questions of power, representation, and identity, and increasing opportunities for underrepresented groups to have their voices heard (Brown & Johnson, 2019). Said's critique of Orientalism has influenced contemporary literary criticism, opening the door to a more diverse and comprehensive literary study (Garcia & Lee, 2020).
Overcoming Academic Writing Challenges: English Language Learning Strategies for Chinese International High School Students in Blended Learning Environments
Authors: Wei Yaotong , Sulaiman Nur Ainil , Ismail Hanita Hanim
Published: October 2024

With the increasing globalisation and the integration of blended learning models, academic English writing has become a critical skill introduced at the high school level. This study investigates how Chinese international high school students develop and apply effective English language learning strategies to address the specific challenges of academic English writing in a blended learning environment that combines offline EFL (English as a Foreign Language) and online ESL (English as a Second Language) instruction. Utilising a qualitative research design, three participants in this special blended learning environment are selected as specific cases. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, student learning logs, and classroom observations. Findings reveal that students employ a combination of cognitive, metacognitive, and social strategies to address issues in this special blended learning environment. The study underscores the importance of integrating technology with traditional teaching methods, highlighting the effectiveness of blended learning in supporting students' academic writing. These insights offer valuable guidance for educators in enhancing teaching practices and for policymakers in designing supportive educational frameworks.
Сборник методических рекомендаций по внедрению в экономику ситуационно-стратегической системы планирования
Authors: Меркулова Ю.В.
Published: October 2024

Сборник содержит методические рекомендации по внедрению на всех уровнях принципиально новой ситуационно-стратегической системы планирования. Впервые стратегическое планирование на долгосрочную перспективу и ситуационное – текущее планирование соединяется в единую систему как на макро-, мезо-, так и на микро- уровнях. В 1-м разделе книги рассматривается общий механизм многоуровневого, комплексного, сквозного планирования и матричный характер взаимосвязей в данной системе между разными уровнями хозяйствования. Во 2-м разделе детализируется механизм адресного, динамического, комплексного планирования на уровне предприятий. Разработана методология нахождения на базе теории множеств синергетического множества данных ситуационно-стратегических продуктовых и ресурсных программ развития фирмы. Содержатся примеры графического моделирования рационального использования ресурсов, построения алгоритмов принятия решений и матриц множественной оптимизации планируемых данных. В 3-м разделе предлагается методология графического планирования в трёхмерной системе координат показателей товарного предложения фирмы, рекомендуются типичные матрицы сегментирования товарных и ресурсных рынков, ситуационные модели позиционирования товаров и закупок ресурсов, алгоритмы корректировок текущих данных продуктовых и ресурсных программ, методология выбора и маневрирования стратегическими зонами хозяйствования и ресурсопотребления. Учебник содержит много практических рекомендаций и наглядных пособий в виде таблиц, баз данных, графиков, рисунков. Все разработки обладают научной новизной и практической значимостью. Книга предназначена для широкого круга читателей и может найти практическое применение не только в учебном процессе, но и в практической деятельности различных субъектов хозяйствования.
The Spaces In Between: Understanding Children’s Creative Expression in Temporary Shelters for Asylum Seekers
Authors: Hamouda Laila , Ochoa-Ronderos Manuela , Elejla Sewar A. , Lee Keven , Kronick Rachel
Published: October 2024

On arrival in a host country, asylum‐seeking children face uncertainty and stress that may compound past traumatic experiences of war and violence. This article is based on a participatory action research project, Welcome Haven, that aims to promote the wellbeing and mental health of asylum‐seeking families in Montreal, Canada, through psychosocial workshops. Since 2023, our interdisciplinary team has conducted arts‐based workshops to support asylum‐seeking children lodged in hotels that function as temporary accommodations, funded by the federal government. This study examines the drawings and narratives of participating children (ages 5–17) to understand how children communicate and make sense of their experiences through artmaking. Following a participatory action research framework using arts‐based approaches, we use narrative and thematic analysis to analyze our (a) ethnographic field notes, (b) notes from our intervention team meetings, which functioned as peer supervision for facilitators, and (c) photographs of children’s artwork. Our findings suggest that children use drawings to share and externalize their personal stories and to express fears and hopes for the future. Importantly, children’s expression happened not only on the page and through stories, but in the space between facilitators and children, and in their manner of sharing or protecting their art. The challenges of conducting research and creating therapeutic alliances in these spaces are explored. This research has important implications for understanding children affected by war and those in humanitarian crisis settings, including reception centers and shelters in high‐income countries.
Sufficiency Initiatives and Municipalities: Opportunities and Limitations for Bringing People and Politics Together
Authors: Buschka Michael , Schepelmann Philipp , Breucker Fiona , Kurwan Jenny
Published: October 2024

This article examines the potential and challenges of sufficiency initiatives within the urban environment, focusing on their ability to bring people and politics together. Drawing on research from the EU-funded “FULFILL” project, which includes surveys, interviews and case studies in five EU Member States, this study explores the role of civil society initiatives in fostering sufficiency—a concept that advocates for meeting human needs within planetary boundaries by altering lifestyles, societal norms, and regulatory frameworks. Sufficiency initiatives find themselves in a precarious position against a backdrop of growth-oriented urban development and face barriers such as lack of resources, legal and regulatory challenges, measurement difficulties, and inertia of municipalities. However, the study also identifies examples of fruitful cooperation between municipalities and initiatives and identifies enablers for successful collaboration, including aligned goals, engaged individuals, and effective communication. By providing an outlook for short-, mid-, and long-term governance perspectives, this article argues for strategic niche management in the short term, development of metrics for sufficiency in the medium term, and a systemic shift in urban dynamics in the long term. As urban sufficiency initiatives offer services and infrastructure to promote sustainable living, they are critical players in guiding cities towards ecological and social resilience. This article contributes to the discourse on urban sustainability by highlighting the importance of municipalities in nurturing sufficiency initiatives that can drive social well-being and environmental stewardship.
A NUMERICAL STUDY OF REGENERATIVE SHOCK ABSORBER FOR VEHICLE CONSIDERING CONVENTIONAL PERFORMANCE
Authors: Truong Van-Thuan , Le Kieu-Hiep , Nguyen Dong
Published: October 2024

The main aim of this study is to propose a configuration of regenerative shock absorber for vehicle considering conventional performance. An improved hydraulic shock absorber model with an integrated permanent magnet actuator is established. The dynamic characteristics of both mechanical and electric parts are reviewed for a whole power line. Then, the system is mathematically modeled and implemented by numerical simulation. The obtained results are consistent with the theories of mechanics and energy. The investigation indicates that the proposed configuration of regenerative shock absorber is feasible and deduces a practically technical solution for related fields.
EXPLORING ONLINE LEARNERS’ PERSPECTIVES IN RELATION TO PROCTORED EXAMS
Authors: Aydemir Mesut , Erdogdu Erdem , Ucar Hasan
Published: October 2024

This study targets to investigate the opinions and perceptions of the online and distance learners regarding to online proctored exams. A qualitative case study was employed to explore views of the participants related to the online proctored exam practice. The data were collected from 69 undergraduate distance learners via an online form. A content analysis approach were employed to analyze the data. As a result of the content analysis three themes namely, satisfaction, dissatisfaction, and exam administration emerged. The findings indicated that while online and distance learners were satisfied with the online proctored exams as they are secure, convenient, accessible, and reliable they also dissatisfied because of the technical problems and surveillance. Furthermore, the results also revealed that the administration of the online proctored exams needs to be reviewed. It is hoped that the findings will pave the way for future applications and research on the design and implementation of online proctored exams. Implications and future research suggestions are discussed.
Information and Psychological Security of Employees of Law Enforcement Agencies and Law Enforcement Agencies: The State and Prospects of Research
Authors: Pozdnyakov V.M. , Petrov V.E. , Kokurin A.V.
Published: October 2024

The article is devoted to the analysis of issues related to ensuring informational and psychological security for members of the security forces and law enforcement agencies. The focus is on such aspects as: ensuring personal security at the level of assimilating patterns of optimal official behavior in working with information; the total informatization of agency activities and the problem of special professional training of employees; the development of informational and psychological security technologies during ongoing hybrid warfare; analysis of the consequences of negative informational and psychological impacts on the personnel of security and law enforcement agencies; and the study of the role of the media and social networks in violating informational and psychological security. The material provides an orientation towards foreign approaches to countering informational threats to employees of security forces and law enforcement agencies. The authors show that informational and psychological counteraction, under the current conditions of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine and the expansion of sanctions, should be doctrinally regulated by the state, not only within security and law enforcement agencies. Prospective research areas identified include: forecasting psychological threats, psychological resilience and security in communication with the population during emergencies, the impact of false information on legal consciousness and interpersonal relations in the law enforcement environment, informational propaganda, and overcoming the deficit (limitations) of information relevant to society.