bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Tvorba nadimaka u hrvatskom jeziku
Authors: Malenica Frane
Published: February 2024

Tvorba nadimaka predstavlja plodno tlo za analizu u lingvističkim raspravama, posebice u međunarodnoj literaturi, pri čemu se razlikuju dvije glavne vrste nadimaka – nadimci motivirani izvanjezičnim čimbenicima i nadimci nastali na temelju fonološke sličnosti s imenom ili prezimenom na temelju kojeg nastaju. U ovom se radu analizira tvorba nadimaka u hrvatskom jeziku nastalih na temelju fonološkog obrasca, za što je odabran teorijski okvir konstrukcijske morfologije. Prethodna istraživanja tvorbe nadimaka u svjetskim jezicima poput engleskoga, japanskog i talijanskog (Lappe 2007, Mester 1990, Itô i Mester 1997, Van Dam 2003, Alber 2010) upućuju na to da ovakav fonološki uvjetovan oblik tvorbe nije prisutan samo u hrvatskome. U radu se iznose podatci prikupljeni u sklopu istraživanja kojim je bilo obuhvaćeno 113 izvornih govornika hrvatskog jezika u dobi od 20 do 22 godine. Analizom podataka utvrđeno je kako je fonološki model tvorbe nadimaka najzastupljeniji, a nadimci tvoreni tim modelom sastoje se uglavnom od dvaju slogova, pri čemu je drugi slog otvoren, a završni vokal uglavnom nije identičan vokalu u prezimenu na temelju kojeg je nadimak nastao. U radu se ovakav oblik tvorbe formalizira morfološkim shemama u okviru konstrukcijske morfologije.
Study of Structural and Optical Behaviour of Silver -Copper Bimetallic Nanoparticles
Authors: Ponrani R. S. M. , Nancy D. E. , Rejith S. G. , Durai S. C. V.
Published: February 2024

Silver-based nanomaterials have proven interesting and promising material for numerous applications such as biosensor, antimicrobial, anticancer agent, catalyst, food and water treatment, energy storage devices etc.In this study, nanoparticles of Silver and Copper were prepared by chemical reduction method, using hydrazine hydrate and Sodium borohydride as reducing agent. Fine powder of Ag-Cu nanoparticles (NPs)was obtained. The structural analysis of the sample wasdone using Powder XRD, SEM and TEM images and particle size analysis by DLS.The chemical purity and the elemental compositions of synthesized NPs were studied using SEM-EDX. Optical properties of the Ag-Cu NPs were analyzed using UV-DRS spectrum and FTIR spectrum. PXRD reveals that the NPs are highly crystalline in nature.The average crystallite size is30 nm. SEM and TEM images confirm the spherical morphology and the particle size is in nm. The DLS-particle size analyzer shows the size distribution of most of the NPs ranging from 9 nm to 100 nm. The EDX analysis reveals the percentage of elemental composition as 14.71, 9.06 and 76.23 for silver, copper and oxygen respectively. UV-DRS spectrum shows the absorption maximum occur at 371 nm. Due to the synergistic effect of silver and copper, there is blue shift in the absorption maximum. The IR spectrum discloses the metal oxide bond in the synthesized NPs.
Fundamental Parameters Relating to Performance of Paper as a Base for Aqueous Coatings
Authors:   Paper Science Section, University of Manchester Institute of Science & Technology, Hoyland R. W. , Howarth P. ,   Paper Science Section, University of Manchester Institute of Science & Technology, Field R. ,   Paper Science Section, University of Manchester Institute of Science & Technology
Published: February 2024

In relating the quality of the coated sheet to the properties of the base paper, the liquid absorbency of the base paper is a most important consideration for all coating processes. Nor surprisingly, base sheet absorbency has received a great deal of published attention. Recently, there has been a growing appreciation that the Lucas-Washburn equation does not fully explain the penetration of aqueous fluids into paper. The shortcomings of the Lucas-Washburn equation are clearly indicated in the work described on the mechanism of the size press. A new method of following the penetration of aqueous solutions and suspensions is presented. Analysis of the results indicates that a wetting time exists and that the Lucas-Washburn equation is inadequate to describe the penetration of aqueous fluids into paper. A new model for penetration is suggested, which allows for the swelling of the sheet that occurs as penetration takes place. A penetration equation is derived from this model.
Print-Through as an Ink/Paper Interaction Effect in Newsprint
Authors:   Swedish Newsprint Research Centre, Stockholm, Larsson L. O. , Trollsås P. O. ,   Swedish Newsprint Research Centre, Stockholm
Published: February 2024

Functional relationships are derived between print-through (and its components) in newsprint and the fundamental sheet properties of grammage, light scattering coefficient and reflectance factor. The derivation follows the introduction of the concept of pigment penetration depth, together with expressions for the changes in the scattering and absorption coefficients caused by the ink interaction with the fibre network of the paper. Values calculated using the derived equations are compared with experimental data. The agreement seems acceptable.
Textural Properties of Paper: Measurements and Fundamental Relationships
Authors:   Consultant, Ottawa, Ont., Canada, Gallay W.
Published: February 2024

The textural properties discussed include surface softness and bulk softness in tissues and towelling, handle in printing and writing papers and drape in non-wovens. These properties are discussed in terms of individual measurable factors and complexities are shown. Inadequacies of objective test methods are described and the necessity for subjective judgment noted. A brief account is given of psycho-physics in the field of tactile perception and examples are given of its basis and application in subjective testing. Tactile perception is shown to provide a high degree of accuracy and precision.
A Photochromic Effect Shown during the Ageing of a Cellulose Material by Heat and Light
Authors:   Ecole Française de Papeterie, Université de Grenoble, France, Silvy J. , Le Nest J. F. ,   Ecole Française de Papeterie, Université de Grenoble, France
Published: February 2024

The yellow colouration that occurs when a cellulose material is exposed to heat and light is considered to be an indication of its degradation.⁽¹⁻³⁾ By using diffuse reflection spectra techniques, we have been able to determine the absorption bands that appear when cellulose is heated in darkness. We have also been able to demonstrate the reversibility of the colouration effect, as this disappears if the cellulose material is exposed to daylight at ambient or low temperature. Photorestoration can be used for obtaining a higher degree of whiteness than in the initial state; in addition, the colouration effect returns if the unprocessed cellulose initially subjected to light action is placed away from light (post irradiation effect) and it is more intense if the temperature is increased. The bleaching of cellulose materials by light has been remarked by several research workers, ⁽⁴⁻⁷⁾ but, to our knowledge, the photochromic nature of these colour reactions was not demonstrated following these observation. During the course of our investigations, we have noticed that this phenomenon occurs for various cellulose materials whether it be lignified cellulose such as newsprint or cellulose in the most pure form we have been able to procure.
Effect of Flexing on the Mechanical Properties of Paper
Authors:   Paper Evaluation Section, Institute for Materials Research, National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D.C., U.S.A., Graminski E. L.
Published: February 2024

Probable causes for the deterioration of the physical properties of paper as a result of repeated handling have been determined. A flexing test has been devised that evaluates the relative durability of paper. Investigations with the scanning electron microscope indicate that the fibrillar component of paper deteriorates during flexing and is probably responsible for the decline in stiffness as well as the modulus of paper. Because of the ever increasing use of automatic document handling equipment, stiffness retention with handling is essential, since limp documents are difficult, if not impossible, to process automatically. Unfortunately, stiffness declines rapidly as paper is flexed or handled. The rates of deterioration for all other physical properties of paper during flexing are independent of each other and vary from one paper to another. The rate at which certain properties deteriorate is independent of the quality of the paper. No correlation has been found between any paper property and durability.
Session Chairmen’s Appraisals – Session 4: Prof. M. Judt
Authors: Judt M.
Published: February 2024

It became obvious at session 4 with its subject of barrier and absorption properties, the requirements for paper as a substrate, that we touched only the tip of an iceberg top. Very little is known about coating, although it has been carried out for 2,000 years.
Session Chairmen’s Appraisals – Session 5: Dr J. A. Van den Akker
Authors: Van den Akker J. A.
Published: February 2024

In my introduction to the session on printability, I spoke of the complexity of this field. It is a subject that is difficult to come to grips with and, believe me, I find it difficult to organise an appraisal of where we are and what we should be doing in the future!
Session Chairmen’s Appraisals – Session 6: Dr J. D. Peel
Authors: Peel J. D.
Published: February 2024

The emphasis in this session was on the largely subjective nature of the optical and tactile properties of paper. Remembering the theme of the conference, I regret that I cannot list a series of experimental discoveries which can be immediately used to improve the end product. I can list a number of impressions that I have received and that, I believe, will help manufacturers in their attempts to do so.
A Review on: common botanicals in Nepal on management of crop diseases
Authors: Pandey Prem
Published: February 2024

The crop production is turn down by many pathogens, weeds, insects comprising 36.5% of annual loss under field and 14% during storage conditions. Among many practices adopted to manage plant diseases, use of synthetic chemicals is more convinced and are adopting as a last resort of the disease management worldwide. Despite of its efficacy, use of chemicals is threatening the environments, health of human and animals because of its residual toxicity, non- specificity, resurgence and costly nature. Emerging agriculture is now being replacing the hazardous chemicals through the use of biological and botanicals. The botanicals growing naturally possess numerous antimicrobial metabolites that act against various pathogens reducing the disease severity with out having adversities on animal health and environment. Neem, Melia, Datura, garlic, ginger, turmeric, eucalyptus, onion, basil, tobacco, nettle, black pepper, chilli etc. have antimicrobial metabolites such as phenols, phenolic acids, quinones, flavones, flavonoids, flavanols, tannins, coumarins etc. These constituents can be potential pesticides. From in-vivo and in-vitro studies on their effectiveness it has been proved that they can be the best substitutes for synthetic chemicals in agriculture. Among the plant species in world, only 10% of the plant species have been reported to have pesticidal activities. Identification of such plant species and production of plant-based formulation is most essence for economic and eco-friendly management of plant diseases. Therefore, having a better understanding of these alternative pesticides could be beneficial for engaging in sustainable agriculture, especially given that they are less dangerous, practical from an economic standpoint, simple to use and capable of managing pests and pathogens in both fields and stores (postharvest). The review is subjected to study the efficacy of botanical extracts for the management of crop diseases as a better alternative to the chemicals and it summarizes the findings from previous researches
Brief Interventions for Suicidal Youths in Medical Settings: A Meta-Analysis
Authors: Pitts Brian H. , Doyle Reina , Wood Lauren , Dar Reuven , De Jesus Ayala Stephanie , Sharma Tripti , St. Pierre Marie , Anthony Bruno
Published: February 2024

CONTEXT

Most youths who die by suicide have interfaced with a medical system in the year preceding their death, placing outpatient medical settings on the front lines for identification, assessment, and intervention.

OBJECTIVE

Review and consolidate the available literature on suicide risk screening and brief intervention with youths in outpatient medical settings and examine common outcomes.

DATA SOURCES

The literature search looked at PubMed, OVID, CINAHL, ERIC, and PsychInfo databases.

STUDY SELECTION

Interventions delivered in outpatient medical settings assessing and mitigating suicide risk for youths (ages 10–24). Designs included randomized controlled trials, prospective and retrospective cohort studies, and case studies.

DATA EXTRACTION

Authors extracted data on rates of referral to behavioral health services, initiation/adjustment of medication, follow-up in setting of assessment, suicidal ideation at follow-up, and suicide attempts and/or crisis services visited within 1 year of initial assessment.

RESULTS

There was no significant difference in subsequent suicide attempts between intervention and control groups. Analysis on subsequent crisis service could not be performed due to lack of qualifying data. Key secondary findings were decreased immediate psychiatric hospitalizations and increased mental health service use, along with mild improvement in subsequent depressive symptoms.

LIMITATIONS

The review was limited by the small number of studies meeting inclusion criteria, as well as a heterogeneity of study designs and risk of bias across studies.

CONCLUSIONS

Brief suicide interventions for youth in outpatient medical settings can increase identification of risk, increase access to behavioral health services, and for crisis interventions, can limit psychiatric hospitalizations.
Marcos referenciales de los programas de redacción de la Escuela de Filología, Lingüística y Literatura de la Universidad de Costa Rica
Authors: Madrigal Marta , Vargas Silvia
Published: February 2024

En el presente artículo se realiza una revisión exhaustiva de diferentes documentos archivados en la Universidad de Costa Rica para: resaltar el trabajo de la Escuela de Filología, Lingüística y Literatura, desde sus inicios, en el campo de la redacción; señalar los marcos referenciales empleados en la enseñanza de los cursos específicos de redacción (Composición y Estilo, Curso Básico de Redacción y Expresión Escrita I y II) y discutir acerca de la existencia o inexistencia de cambios de paradigma en los programas de dichos cursos a través de los años.
The Transfer of Cultural Functions into the Linguacultural System
Authors:   Tula State Lev Tolstoy Pedagogical University, Tokarev Grigoriy
Published: February 2024

The article is devoted to studying the transfer of cultural functions into the linguacultural system. The relevance of the conducted research is justified by the fragmentary understanding of this phenomenon. The study finds that the functions of culture reflect its intentions, which are determined by the needs of individuals and the society. The analysis of these functions has highlighted the following main intentions: to generate and accumulate meanings; to transmit knowledge; to unite fellow people; to protect; to regulate life processes. Based on these intentions, the following functions of culture have been proposed: conceptual, signifying, accumulating, communicative, integrating, preserving and regulating. The given set of functions has determined the scope of the signs of culture. Their important feature is that they are polyfunctional. It has been established that all cultural signs perform the functions of conceptualization, signification, accumulation, communication, integration. Regulatory and protective functions are classified as variant functions. The peculiarity of cultural signs is determined by the configuration of the functions that determine their meaning. The article reveals that a number of functions are identical for the culture and the language, such as conceptualization, signification, accumulation, communication and integration. The culture delegates the functions that are not inherent to the language to verbal means, which results in the formation of a distinctive linguacultural sign. The author notes that there is a functional recoding of the sign, as a result of which the main, nominative function of the verbal sign is replaced by the cultural one. Verbal tools (words, phrases, etc.) become the signs of culture. This refers to the regulatory function that ensures the stable, productive functioning of the society. This function is realized through the norms, prohibitions, rules and cultural attitudes. In the linguacultural system, it is carried out by symbols. The protective function is a consequence of the regulatory function. Its nature consists in preventing a person from the impact of negative factors. The means of implementation of this function is the linguistic protective charm.
The Definition of Burnout with an Emphasis on the Profession of University Teacher
Authors:   Charles University in Prague, Dvoráková Lucie , Putová Barbora ,   Charles University in Prague
Published: February 2024

This study deals with burnout as a multifactor phenomenon, which is a state of complete mental, somatic, cognitive, and behavioral exhaustion. The aim is to provide an analysis of burnout, its causes, symptoms, developmental stage, and diagnostic methods. The study reported burnout as one of the manifestations of the contemporary developed, hurried, and consumer society, which is characterized by an increased pace of life and ever-growing economic and social demands. The first part of the analysis found burnout on a general level and in specific the profession of a university teacher. The first part of the study focuses on the characteristics of burnout, its reasons and various influencing variables, as well as the most vulnerable individuals. Another part of the study presents the different stages of burnout, which differ in various stages of development. In the next section, burnout relative to the profession of university teacher, which is characterized by specific forms and load requirements, is presented. At the conclusion of the study, the prevention of burnout, which should take place on a personal, organizational, and work level, is taken into account. Attention is drawn to the methods of diagnosing burnout. In essence, the study provides a comprehensive presentation of burnout, which creates potential and increasing threats to the form of the individual. The aim of the study was to develop a systematic approach to look at burnout as a gradual process with a set of cumulative and interrelated symptoms.
Mediatization of Politics During U.S. Presidential Election 2008
Authors:   Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Wojtkowski Łukasz
Published: February 2024

The thesis of this paper applies to the mediatization of politics process during American presidential campaign of 2008. It is entrenched in the theory of political communication. Because of the primary assumptions in the analysis below, political communication is considered mainly from perspective of the models of relations between the mass media and politics, which are treated as systems. It is justified because those relations influence the abovementioned systems and play the biggest role in affecting mass society and culture. In this thesis, the public is considered as having less influence on entire process of political communication. In order to clarify the subject of the research, the division into structural and functional mediatization was created. Structural mediatization, which is the main subject of the analysis, occurs when structures of the media and political systems come into dependence and subordination relation. Parts of the media system dominate over the analogical elements in the political system, internalizing media logic. Individual elements of the political world comply to the media logic and the media orders. Subjects of the political system implement political marketing methods to use the dominant role of the media in the process. Functional mediatization can be defined as a transfer of systemic relations at the smallest possible level – specific case in micro scale,when the medium controls a political actor. Here, the mediatization takes its most radical form. The medium on every stage of constructing the political reality can manipulate and deform a media political reality
I Love NH. The Marginal Gentrification of an Ideal Socialist City of Nowa Huta
Authors:   AGH University in Kraków, Gądecki Jacek
Published: February 2024

This paper presents the chosen and initial issues relating to the potential of the historical gentrification in Nowa Huta – the part of Krakow that was erected as a new, perfect town of socialism in the 50s. In order to investigate the gentrification potential of this area, I take into account the important subject of urban changes present in the Polish conditions. In fact, I do it from a different perspective and in a different moment; I observe the gentrification process through the eyes of the new citizens and in its introductory phase.
From the (difficult) rappresentation to the (difficult) participation: the desirable strengthening of democracy in the EU
Authors:   Bologna University, Raffiotta Edoardo C.
Published: February 2024

The article describes the institutions that the European Community Treaties, yesterday, and the Treaty of Lisbon, today, introduced in order to strengthen democracy in the European institutions, promoting the connection between rulers and ruled. The study concludes that, in the current context, the European Union democratic strengthening seems to pass through the introduction of institutions that - in addition to promoting democratic representation - are able to allow the participation of citizens in taking policy decisions, implementing the participatory democratic model. In this sense, a positive example, according to the Treaty of Lisbon, is the introduction of the legislative initiative proposed by the EU citizens (art. 11, paragraph 4 of the EU Treaty, and Article 24 of TFEU). Actually, such provision has to be considered as a significant "step forward" toward the democratic strengthening: it is an institution that allows citizens to participate in one of the most important functions of the EU, i.e. the legislative function. Even more important, as it refers to the initiative stage. Therefore, it permits European citizens to stimulate the European action in areas which peoples of Europe feel highly important.
Wolność wyborów parlamentarnych i jej gwarancje na gruncie Konstytucji Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej
Authors:   Uczelnia Łazarskiego w Warszawie, Opaliński Bartłomiej
Published: February 2024

In the article there is presented the issue of the freedom of the parliamentary election in the Polish Constitution from 2nd April 1997. In the beginning there was explained the comprehending of freedom of parliamentary election in the legal and political plain. There was established that analysed principle wasn’t directly determined amongst constitutional rules of voting rights. On the basis of quoted argumentation there was explained that it isn’t tantamount to its elimination from the electoral system. Even without distinct distinguishing this principle is a found notion, permanently written down to the Polish electoral system. Its functioning is finding expression in numerous guarantee rules.
Reguła ustawowego nakładania podatków i ciężarów publicznych w świetle art. 217 Konstytucji RP z 1997 r.
Authors:   Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II, Krawczyk-Sawicka Anna
Published: February 2024

The Constitution, as the basic law, limits arbitrariness of legislators enacting executive acts concerning the tax law. In the process of interpretation of the tax law, special attention should be paid to Articles 84 and 217 of the Constitution of the Republic of Poland of 1997. Pursuant to Article 84 of the Polish Constitution „Everyone shall comply with his responsibilities and public duties, including the payment of taxes, as specified by statute.” The above-mentioned Article introduces the principle of equality and universality of taxation, which signifies the right of the state to impose financial duties on certain subjects, without the corresponding obligation on the part of the state. This right results from the state authority and binding decisions of the competent state organ. Furthermore, Article 217 of the Constitution stipulates that: „The imposition of taxes, as well as other public imposts, the specification of those subject to the tax and the rates of taxation, as well as the principles for granting tax reliefs and remissions, along with categories of taxpayers exempt from taxation, shall be by means of statute.” It follows from the quoted Article that the whole process of shaping the tax law and imposing duties on citizens is controlled by the state which exercises its authority by means of enacting laws exclusively by the Parliament. The principle of legislation exclusivity specified in the discussed Article 217 of the Polish Constitution of 1997 and mentioned in Article 84 of the Constitution, refers directly to the imposition powers of the state which determines the way of charging public duties by the legislator, taking into account the contents and mode of their imposition. Therefore, any kind of legislator’s interference with financial matters of citizens can occur only in the form of a legal act fulfilling the contents requirements specified by the Constitution.
Zlecanie jednostkom samorządu terytorialnego zadań w świetle art. 166 ust. 2 Konstytucji – wybrane zagadnienia
Authors:   Górnośląska Wyższa Szkoła Handlowa im. Wojciecha Korfantego w Katowicach, Moll Tomasz
Published: February 2024

In accordance with art. 166 it. 2 of the Constitution83 if it results from the justified needs of the state, an act can order the territorial government bodies to execute different public tasks. The act shall specify the manner of transmitting and manner of execution of the ordered tasks. The ordered tasks can be imposed on the territorial government bodies beyond the act also on the basis of arrangement with the government administration body or other territorial government body. Text regarding the administrative arrangement includes the attempt at defining the notion, in particular by indicating of its significant characteristics, as well as comparing the administrative arrangement with municipal understanding. Legal bases for administrative arrangement were indicated, as well as discrepant opinions on the legal character of these arrangements presented in the legal literature. The subject matter of administrative arrangement is cooperation of independent entities ordered by the law and rules, undertaken in order to realize a desirable situation. Entering into administrative arrangement shall cause voluntary resignation from specified tasks and competences by the voivode for the benefits of the specified bodies. Entrusting of tasks to the commune by the voivode should be connected with transfer of competences necessary for execution of these tasks. Doubtless benefit of administrative arrangement is the possibility of adjustment of realities of execution of specified tasks to the local needs and bringing the tasks which are the subject matter of the arrangement closer to the inhabitants, in particular those, which seem to be of local character./p>
Chemical characterization and sensory potential of Brazilian vanilla species
Authors: Silva Fernanda Nascimento da , Vieira Roberto Fontes , Bizzo Humberto Ribeiro , Gama Paola Ervatti , Brumano Cláudia Nasser , Vidigal Márcia Cristina Teixeira Ribeiro , Fernandes Neto Antônio Augusto , Crepalde Ludmylla Tamara , Minim Valéria Paula Rodrigues
Published: February 2024

Abstract The objective of this work was to evaluate the chemical and sensory profile, as well as the acceptability, of Brazilian vanilla species. The evaluated vanilla species were Vanilla planifolia, Vanilla chamissonis, Vanilla bahiana, and Vanilla pompona. For this, the optimized descriptive profile methodology, consumer acceptance tests with extracts applied to teas and creams, and the analysis of mass spectrometry by gas chromatography were used. Volatile compounds, such as vanillin, anisyl acetate, 4-methyl guaiacol, p-cresol, benzyl alcohol, and 2,3-butanediol, were identified. The species V. planifolia and V. pompona exhibited a more intense vanilla aroma, floral aroma, fruity aroma, vanilla flavor, brown color, and sweet taste. In addition, V. bahiana showed a more intense woody attribute, while V. chamissonis showed less intense attributes. Vanilla tea from V. pompona had a better consumer acceptance. However, when the vanillas were applied to creams, there was an acceptance rate of over 80% of all samples. Brazilian native vanillas have different sensory and volatile profiles, besides potential for a high acceptance by consumers.
A new method for analysis of marine sustainable energy systems
Authors: Wang Yingguang
Published: February 2024

This paper proposes to utilise a new adaptive kernel density estimation (KDE) methodology based on linear diffusion processes for predicting the probability distribution tails of sea-state parameters. A key conclusion was reached that the proposed new methodology can lead to more accurate prediction results than traditional methods based on fittings to a measured significant wave height data set at National Data Buoy Center station 46014. This proposed methodology was subsequently utilised for deriving an accurate 50-year environmental contour line that was used in the dynamic analysis of a two-body point absorber wave energy converter. After systematically analysing the calculation results, another key conclusion was drawn that it is advantageous to use a more reliable contour line derived using the proposed new methodology for long-term dynamic analysis of wave energy converters. In summary, the proposed new adaptive KDE methodology is recommended to be utilised and to be refined continuously in future research work in the field of long-term reliability analysis of marine sustainable energy systems.
The Structure of Regional Labor Market in the Field of Media (On the Example of the Russian Far East Media System)
Authors: Argylov Nikita , Fomina Ekaterina
Published: February 2024

This article is devoted to the study of the Russian Far East regions media space. The goal is to identify the features and current trends in the development of regional media markets in the Far Eastern Federal District. Based on information from published vacancies in the field of mass media, the authors identified types of employers and determined the influence of demographic and socio-economic factors on the formation of demand for media specialists in various regions of the Far East. The research materials were obtained by monitoring vacancies on specialized job search sites. In the course of the work, 142 vacancies were analyzed, the necessary indicators were identified for the typology of employers, which include traditional media, news agencies, new media, brand media (corporate media), press services, and non-media enterprises. In general, the media market of the Far East in Russia is dominated by traditional media, however, in its various regions, the media market has its own characteristics depending on demographic and socio-economic indicators. There is a general dependence between population size, gross regional product per capita, the number of media enterprises, the number of employees employed by them, and the number of published vacancies in the field of information and communication.
Non-invasive Primary Screening of Oral Lesions into Binary and Multi Class using Convolutional Neural Network, Stratified K-fold Validation and Transfer Learning
Authors:   Research Scholar, Department of Computer Science, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, Shah Rinkal , Pareek Jyoti
Published: February 2024

Objectives: To develop a deep learning method using camera images that can effectively detect the preliminary phase of oral cancer, which has a high rate of morbidity and mortality and is a significant public health concern. If left untreated, it can result in severe deformities and negatively affect the patient's quality of life, both physically and mentally. Early detection is crucial owing to the rapid spread of the disease, where biopsy is the only option left. Therefore, it is essential to identify malignancies swiftly to prevent disease progression non-invasively. Methods: Three different scenarios are used in this study to analyze samples: CNN architecture, stratified K-fold validation, and transfer learning. For automated disease identification on binary datasets (normal vs. ulcer) and multiclass datasets (normal vs. ulcer vs. Leukoplakia), camera images are pre-processed with data augmentation. As a feature extractor in the model, transfer learning is used with pre-defined networks such as VGG19, InceptionNET, EfficientNET, and MobileNET weights. Findings: Using the proposed CNN architecture, the F1 score for image classification was 78% and 74% for photos showing hygienic mouths or ulcers, and 83%, 87%, and 84% for images showing normal mouths, ulcers, and leukoplakia. Using stratified 3-fold validation, the results were improved to 97%, and an EfficientNET achieves the highest results in a binary F1 score of 98% and a classification with multiple classes F1 scores of 98%, 87%, and 91%, respectively. Novelty: Previous studies have mostly concentrated on differentiating oral potentially malignant diseases (OPMD) from oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) or on discriminating between cancerous and non-cancerous tissues. The objective is to diagnose patients with non-invasive procedures to classify ulcers, healthy mouths, or precancerous type "Leukoplakia" without requiring them to visit a doctor. Keywords: CNN, Transfer Learning, Oral Cancer, Ulcer, Leukoplakia, Stratified K-­fold validation
Frequency and Spatial Domain-Based Approaches for Recognition of Indian Sign Language Gestures
Authors:   Department of CSE, SJCE, JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru, Karnataka, India, Poornima B V , Srinath S
Published: February 2024

Objectives: The objective of this paper is to introduce and demonstrate an innovative approach for the recognition of Indian sign language gestures, with a focus on bridging communication gap between the deaf and hearing communities. The goal is to contribute to the development of effective tools and technologies that facilitate seamless communication between individuals using sign language and the people with no knowledge about sign language. Methods: The methodology consists of three key steps. First, data pre-processing involves resizing and contours extraction. Next, feature extraction employs Fourier descriptors for frequency domain analysis and gray-level-co-occurrence matrix for spatial domain analysis. Finally, various machine learning models including SVM, Random Forest, Logistic Regression, K-Nearest Neighbor and Naive Bayes are trained on a standard dataset. Findings: In our controlled experimental setup, we applied a diverse set of machine learning classifiers to evaluate the proposed approach for gesture recognition. Among the classifiers tested, K-Nearest Neighbors demonstrated the highest accuracy, achieving 99.82%. To validate the robustness of our approach, we employed k-fold cross-validation with 5 folds. Novelty: This study presents an innovative method for sign language recognition by employing a dual-domain fusion strategy that prominently emphasizes the frequency domain. Through the integration of Fourier descriptors, the research conducts a detailed frequency domain analysis to characterize the contour shapes of sign language gestures. The synergy with gray-level co-occurrence matrix texture features in the spatial domain analysis, contributes to the creation of a comprehensive feature vector. The proposed approach ensures a thorough exploration of gesture features, there by advancing the precision and efficacy of sign language recognition. Keywords: Indian Sign Language (ISL), Sign Language Recognition (SLR), Frequency domain, Spatial domain, Fourier descriptors, Gray level co­occurrence matrix (GLCM), K­ Fold
Scoping Review: Analytical Approaches to Estimating Malaria Intervention Effectiveness and Impact v1
Authors: Craig Jessica
Published: February 2024

Context: Ministries of Health and National Malaria ControlPrograms need simple approaches to be able to regularly estimate theeffectiveness and impact of malaria interventions. Traditionally, this has beendone by analyzing data from post-intervention campaign surveys or periodicnationally-representative surveys, or estimated by complex mathematicalmodelling. As health management information systems collecting routineprogrammatic data are maturing, there increasingly is an opportunity to usethese data to measure effectiveness and impact of interventions morecontinuously and readily. The objective of this scoping review is to map andsummarize the different analytical approaches for estimating the effectiveness and impact of malaria interventions using routine surveillance and healthmanagement information system data. Methods: We will follow the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred ReportingItems for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis extension for Scoping Reviews)to conduct and report this scoping review.
Multi-parameter confocal TCSPC spectroscopy analysis v1
Authors: Yanas Amber
Published: February 2024

The following outlines the analysis of data generated by multi-parameter confocal time-correlated single photon counting (TCSPC) microscopy and spectroscopy (MicroTime-200; PicoQuant, GmbH).
SOCIO-POLITICAL ISSUES OF THE DETECTIVE TRILOGY OF ZYGMUNT MILOSHEVSKY
Authors:   Lesya  Ukrainka Volyn National University, Ukraine, Kryshtof Nadiia
Published: February 2024

The problems presented in the detective trilogy of Zygmunt Miłoszewski do not lose their relevance because there are connected with the past and the social life of the country. The author immerses the reader in historical plots in order to show social occurrence more fully. In “Entanglement” the leitmotif is the activities of the Security Service of the People’s Republic of Poland and the consequences of the existence and disintegration of this structure. “Grain of Truth” addresses the problem of anti-Semitism in Poland. In order to explain the genesis of this phenomenon, the author touches on the issue of common Polish-Jewish history. The third part, titled as “Rage” addresses a problem that has begun to be recognized and discussed recently, namely domestic violence. It was established that the detective touches on many aspects of this phenomenon, namely describing all types of domestic violence, namely psychological, economic, sexual and physical, showing its negative impact on children, as well as the problems the victim faces in society. The socio-political background of Zygmunt Miłoszewski’s trilogy is diverse and vivid. Detective intrigue does not dominate, but it allows to fully discuss a certain social problem, to look at it from a new, still unpopular point of view and to form the reader’s own opinion on the subject. The modern literary process is not characterized by genre purity, so the detective stories of the trilogy by Z. Miloszewski combine features of several subgenres, as well as other literary genres. The focus on the protagonist’s inner world and the psychological motives behind all the murders indicates a psychological detective story. The use of the motif of a crime that took place in the past and requires investigation in the present indicates that the trilogy belongs to historical detective fiction. «Entanglement» uses the motif of a closed space, supposedly as in a classic detective story, but the main rule was broken, as the killer entered from the outside. «Grain of Truth» with its constant plot tension and the only action scene in the entire trilogy, can be considered a thriller. “Rage” on the other hand, which pays great attention to the protagonist’s daily and personal life, contains elements of a novel of manners. In the context of this genre diversity, the social problems of contemporary Poland are shown comprehensively, realistically and with great artistic aesthetics. The problems signaled in the novels require further research in the future.
PROFESSIONAL IDENTIFICATION OF ARTIST- UNIVERSALIST BRUNO SCHULZ
Authors:   Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University, Lutsk, Ukraine, Matorina Natalia
Published: February 2024

The breadth and variety of creative (and not only) interests of the outstanding artist of the Galician borderlands, Bruno Schulz, is impressive, and in each of the areas, sometimes quite distant from each other, the master managed to reach great heights. The binary professional identification of Bruno Schulz as a writer and an artist is customary. Almost all of us know little about Bruno Schulz’s other professional roles, including a literary critic, excellent essayist, and even philosopher, etc., which are organically combined in one personality of the world-famous artist from the Ukrainian town of Drohobych. Obviously, the problem needs working out separately. Therefore, the purpose of the article is to determine the place of Bruno Schulz in professional cartography thanks to ontologization, systematization, and theoretical generalization of the relevant factual information from investigations of the Schulz direction. The article collects and systematizes information about the professional identification of Bruno Schulz, thanks to which the traditional binary identification turns into a multiple one. There exists the original “catalog of professions” of the artist Bruno Schulz, which includes writing, painting, and some other professional positions of Schulz (a graphic artist, epistolographer, painter, illustrator, literary critic, thinker, educator, translator, writer, novelist, publicist, draftsman, literary theorist, teacher, etc.), as well as those which, due to objective circumstances, did not become equal to them (an architect, decorator, journalist, memoirist, scientist, sculptor, etc.), and the so-called figuratively defined professions of the artist (a fiction writer in painting, chronicler, maestro, master of the Polish word, Socrates, artist in literature, organ grinder, etc.). There are two varieties in the catalog: alphabetical and subject-systematic. The author considers it promising to study the problem of Bruno Schulz’s belonging to the cultural and artistic space of this or that state (the place of the artist in the national cartography) both by well-known Schulz scholars, translators, and novice scientists or ordinary admirers of the artist in the Schulz scientific and popular scientific discourse, – problems, which still remains debatable in modern Schulz studies.
New Insurance Product Needed for Physicians: Coverage for Sham Peer Review and Hospital Immunity
Authors: Gruessner Rainer W.G. , Poston Robert , Gharagozloo Farid
Published: February 2024

This commentary article highlights the need for an insurance product for hospital-employed physicians that provides coverage against sham peer review and a complete defense against wrongful hospital allegations of incompetent, whistleblowing, or disruptive behavior.
Seismic Reflection and Borehole Constraints on the Tectonic Activity of the North Branch of the Lintong–Chang’an Fault: Implications for the Seismic Hazards near the Megacity of Xi’an, Central China
Authors: Xu Jianhong , Wang Qingliang , Li Tao , Wang Gang , Dang Hao , Wang Yang , Pei Gendi
Published: February 2024

Active faults that develop in urban regions pose significant seismic hazards to cities with densely concentrated populations and wealth, as demonstrated by several destructive earthquake events in the recent decades. Lintong–Chang’an fault is a known active fault, which comprises multiple branches and traverses the urban area of Xi’an in Weihe Graben—a prominent Chinese megacity with a rich 3000-year-old civilization and a population of 13 million. High-resolution seismic reflection profiles and borehole transects, combined with Quaternary strata dating, reveal that: (1) to the south of Shenhe Loess Tableland, two northern branches of the fault zone follow the trend of the middle part and extend to the front of the Qinling mountains in the SW240° direction; (2) the strata since the late Middle Pleistocene on the borehole transect have been offset, with the vertical displacement of the ∼216 ka layer measured at 5.9 ± 0.3 m, the ∼118 ka layer at 3.8 ± 0.3 m, and 41 ka layer at 1.0 ± 0.1 m, indicating an average vertical slip rate of 0.02–0.04 mm/yr for the individual branch at the study site. Notably, the slip rate of the entire fault zone could be two to three times that of a single branch. Despite the relatively low-slip rate, the fault traverses the megacity of Xi’an, is situated in the relay zone of two large, strongly active basin boundary normal faults (Huashan and Qinling Piedmont faults) and is responsible for the formation of Xi’an ground fissures. Hence, it is necessary to pay special attention to this fault.
Trajectory Planning, Kinematics, and Experimental Validation of a 3D-Printed Delta Robot Manipulator
Authors: Ayazbay Abu-Alim , Balabyev Gani , Orazaliyeva Sandugash , Gromaszek Konrad , Zhauyt Algazy
Published: February 2024

This paper presents the implementation, trajectory planning, kinematics, and experimental validation of an open-source 3D-printed delta robot manipulator. The robot’s hardware consists of three servo motors, an Arduino Uno microcontroller, and a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) servo module. The software includes a trapezoidal velocity profile planner and an inverse and forward kinematics solver to calculate the motor angles required to achieve a desired end-effector position in task space. The 3D printed parts were obtained from an open-source Thingiverse project and assembled to form the robot’s kinematic structure. The robot’s performance was evaluated in terms of its accuracy, repeatability, and maximum speed for a pick-and-place task. Experimental results show that the robot can achieve a positioning accuracy of 2.2 mm, with a top speed of 0.4 m/s, 30 picks per minute, and load carrying capacity up to 200 g. These results are satisfactory, considering the ease of assembly and the cost-effectiveness of the robot. The comparison of the calculated motor angles with actual motor angles obtained through additional potentiometer wires soldering shows promising results. The proposed robot’s cost-effective characteristics, utilization of open-source additive manufacturing, and motion planning algorithms make it suitable for various applications, including education, research, and small-scale industrial applications.