bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ODNOS IZMEĐU ZADOVOLJSTVA POSLOM NASTAVNIKA ENGLESKOG KAO STRANOG JEZIKA I ŠKOLSKE ORGANIZACIJSKE KLIME
Authors: Levanić Lucija , Martinović Anna
Published: November 2024

Cilj istraživanja bio je ispitati razinu zadovoljstva poslom i procjenu školskih organizacijskih klima hrvatskih nastavnika engleskog kao stranog jezika te istražiti potencijalne odnose među varijablama. Rezultati su pokazali ambivalentnost sudionika prema zadovoljstvu poslom i umjereno pozitivna viđenja školske klime. Nastavnici su bili najzadovoljniji prirodom svog posla i neposrednim rukovoditeljima, no nezadovoljni plaćama. Što se tiče organizacijske klime, nastavnici su imali pozitivne stavove prema svojoj autonomiji na poslu i ravnateljevom upravljanju; međutim, izrazili su nezadovoljstvo svojim radnim opterećenjem. Utvrđena je statistički značajna veza između zadovoljstva poslom i povoljne organizacijske klime, što ukazuje na postojanje recipročnog odnosa. Korelacijske analize ukazale su kako zadovoljstvo poslom pada s dobi i iskustvom nastavnika. Rezultati istraživanja naglašavaju važnost radnih uvjeta, rukovoditelja i školske klime u promicanju zadovoljstva poslom među nastavnicima engleskog kao stranog jezika, što može potaknuti bolju izvedbu. Međutim, pitanja poput plaća, radnog opterećenja i zastarjelih objekata i dalje su područja koja zahtijevaju napredak.
IMPACT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE ANIMATED CARTOONS ON PRESCHOOL CHILDREN: BENEFITS, CHALLENGES AND THE ROLE OF SPEECH THERAPISTS IN SERBIA AND BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Authors: Mićić Milena B.
Published: November 2024

This paper examines the impact of foreign language animated cartoons on preschool children in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, highlighting both benefits and challenges. While cartoons can enhance vocabulary, pronunciation, comprehension, cultural awareness and second language acquisition, some speech therapists in these countries express concerns. They argue that early exposure to foreign languages via screens may cause confusion, language mixing, and excessive screen time. Some of this scepticism contradicts current scientific findings. Interviews with speech therapists show how expert opinions shared through popular media can shape caregivers’ practices, often leading to misconceptions. As most caregivers rely on media for information rather than scientific literature, this emphasises the need for researchers to communicate their findings effectively to the public. The study reviews literature and empirical evidence, highlighting the gap between media narratives and scientific research and offers practical recommendations for educators, therapists, caregivers, and policymakers.
ПОСТИГНУЋЕ СРПСКИХ УЧЕНИКА ЕНГЛЕСКОГ КАО СТРАНОГ ЈЕЗИКА У ДОМЕНУ ИЗГОВОРА И СПРЕМНОСТ ДА КОМУНИЦИРАЈУ ВАН УЧИОНИЦЕ
Authors: Jerotijević Tišma Danica M.
Published: November 2024

Релевантна истраживања су се често фокусирала на однос између спремности ученика да комуницирају и анксиозности везане за изговор страног језика, али се чини да недостају истраживања која испитују везу са стварним постигнућем у домену изговора. Наш рад истражује међусобну повезаност између спремности српских студената англистике да комуницирају ван учионице и њиховог постигнућа по питању изговора циљног језика. Како бисмо одговорили на предложена истраживачка питања, у истраживању је учествовало укупно 70 студената прве године Катедре за енглески језик и књижевност Филолошко-уметничког факултета Универзитета у Крагујевцу. Неопходни подаци за анализу добијени су комбинацијом релевантних инструмената: упитником и тестирањем изговора. Резултати су показали статистички значајну позитивну корелацију између спремности ученика да комуницирају ван учионице и њиховог изговора. У раду се подвлаче важне педагошке импликације за наставу изговора код српских ученика енглеског као страног језика, а при том се наглашава потреба за доследношћу и интеграцијом и перцепције и продукције.
CHALLENGES ART STUDENTS FACE WHEN LEARNING AND USING ENGLISH
Authors: Matić Marijana D.
Published: November 2024

The aim of this paper is to get a deeper insight into the difficulties that university arts students face when using and learning English in and out of college. Arts students of the Department for Applied and Visual Arts and Department for Music Art at the Faculty of Philology and Arts, Kragujevac University were asked to rate the challenges they face in the areas of English speaking and listening, reading and writing, vocabulary and grammar and to identify their previous experiences of using English, their beliefs about foreign language learning in general, and techniques how they overcome difficulties they face. The instrument was a questionnaire in which some questions were analyzed quantitatively and others qualitatively. Students reported the lack of opportunities to practice English, (un)pleasant previous experiences and beliefs about individual success in language learning. Apart from the abovementioned, translating professional terminology and information for their subjects and seminar papers poses a challenge for them as well.
W poszukiwaniu straconego czasu… i sonat skrzypcowych z czasów Marcela Prousta
Authors: Suchowiejko Renata
Published: November 2024

Marcel Proust, znawca muzyki i wrażliwy słuchacz, wielbiciel Faurégo, Francka i Wagnera, wykreował w swojej powieści świat dźwiękowy, który można poczuć, usłyszeć i posmakować. Muzyczne komponenty doskonale współgra­ją z innymi składnikami, niekiedy tworząc tło, innym razem wysuwając się na pierwszy plan. Słynna „mała fraza sonaty Vinteuila” staje się symbolem miło­ści Swanna, a zarazem jednym z motywów przewodnich całej powieści. Niesie w sobie bogactwo znaczeń, potęguje emocje bohatera, ewokuje atmosferę paryskiego życia muzycznego. Jednocześnie wywołuje pytania: Jakie sona­ty były grywane w Paryżu w czasach Prousta? Co mógł usłyszeć pisarz w sali koncertowej i we własnym salonie? Jakie dźwięki pobudziły jego wyobraźnię i złożyły się na obraz idealnej „sonaty Vinteuila”? Artykuł zaprasza w podróż śladami kompozytorów francuskich przełomu XIX i XX wieku, których muzy­ka inspirowała Marcela Prousta. Czytelnik zachęcany jest do słuchania sonat skrzypcowych wskazanych w tekście. Muzyka Césara Francka i jego uczniów cechuje się emocjonalizmem, zmianami nastrojów, transformacją materiału dźwiękowego i powracaniem do wcześniejszych wątków. Stanowi wartościo­wy kontekst dla lektury Prousta, zapraszając do zanurzenia się w świat dźwię­kowy, jaki go otaczał.
Pauza i cisza jako konstytutywny element kompozycyjny piosenki. Próba analizy
Authors: Piaskowski Łukasz
Published: November 2024

Podstawową jednostką formotwórczą piosenki jest uporządkowany w sposób rytmiczny szereg dźwięków melicznych, a więc dźwięków pozostających w ru­chu uschematyzowanym. Ruch ten skorelowany zostaje ze strukturą rytmiczną tekstu, tworząc w ten sposób zharmonizowany konglomerat współdziałają­cych i współoddziałujących na siebie elementów kompozycji. Ruch melodii i tek­stu jest podporządkowany strukturze, której na pierwszy rzut oka nie widać — pauzie i sfunkcjonalizowanej ciszy, a więc „miejscom pustym” piosenki. Są one paradoksalnie najbardziej konstytutywne dla gatunku. Oddziałują one na wielu poziomach i warstwach kompozycji, począwszy od elementarnej klasyfikacji ilościowej, a więc płaszczyźnie instrumentalnej, wokalnej oraz performatywnej, a skończywszy na poszczególnych jakościach poetologicznych i wyrazowych — porządkowaniu ruchu dźwięków, regulowaniu napięć czy swoistemu „cienio­waniu” dzięki umiejętnemu zestawianiu kontrastów. „Miejsca puste” uczestni­czą w grze elementów formy na równi z dźwiękami i szmerami.
Powieściowe symfonie roczników siedemdziesiątych
Authors: Potkański Jan
Published: November 2024

Artykuł analizuje wspólnotę tematów i chwytów w zbiorze powieści polskich pisarzy urodzonych w latach siedemdziesiątych dwudziestego wieku, za zwieńczenie stopniowo kształtującego się nurtu uznając powieść Pulverkopf Edwarda Pasewicza. Porównywane elementy to intersemiotyczne odniesienia do różnych sztuk (zwłaszcza muzyki), często w konwencji powieści o artyście, wielość planów czasowych w fabule, łączących współczesność z tragiczną hi­storią XX wieku, oraz multietniczność i wielojęzyczność świata przedstawio­nego. Złożoność faktury badanych tekstów pozwala je przyrównać do neoro­mantycznej symfonii, jak to explicite czyni Pasewicz ze swoim utworem.
Julian Stryjkowski jako członek pokolenia „żydowskich komunistów”. Rys biograficzny
Authors: Piekarski Ireneusz
Published: November 2024

Dotychczasowe publikacje na temat komunistycznego zaangażowania Stryj­kowskiego i jego obrachunku z komunizmem opierały się najczęściej na wy­wiadzie rzece Ocalony na Wschodzie (1991). W znacznej mierze powtarzały one konstatacje i oceny samego pisarza z późnego etapu jego życia. Niniejsze szkicowe obserwacje są próbą wykorzystania nieznanych wcześniej informa­cji, sięgnięcia do źródeł. Przede wszystkim do niedrukowanych dziennikowych zapisów autora Biegu do Fragalà z lat pięćdziesiątych, ale też do jego praso­wych artykułów i listów z tego okresu oraz wzmianek o nim rozsianych w pu­blikacjach innych uczestników życia literackiego (w ich wspomnieniach i diariu­szach). Celem dociekań jest ustalenie trybu funkcjonowania pisarza w obrębie partii komunistycznej.
Na wstępie zebrano najważniejsze motywy akcesu Stryjkowskiego do partii stalinowskiej. Następnie pokrótce scharakteryzowano poszczególne etapy jego komunistycznego itinerarium. Wykorzystanie badań archiwalnych na te­mat Agroidu (przybudówki KPP) oraz najnowszych socjologicznych ustaleń na temat trybów komunistycznych biografii pozwoliło sformułować wniosek o typie międzywojennego habitusu Starka jako komunisty. Został on określo­ny jako „luźny kapepowiec”, a jego międzywojenny sposób funkcjonowania w partii scharakteryzowany jako splot „reorientacji” i „radykalizacji” (przejście od syjonizmu ku komunizmowi). W zakończeniu wskazano na opozycyjną kartę w życiu (i twórczości) pisarza. W zaprezentowanym ujęciu zerwanie Stryjkow­skiego z komunizmem jawi się nie tylko jako efekt odwilży, ale też jako rezultat wcześniej postawionej przez niego diagnozy o przegniciu samej idei. A również jego niezgody na antysemickie tendencje w KPZR i partiach bloku wschodniego.
GEOTHERMAL REGIME OF THE NORTHERN AND ARCTIC REGIONS OF THE WEST SIBERIAN SEDIMENTARY BASIN
Authors:   Trofimuk Institute of Petroleum Geology and Geophysics SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia, Novikov D. A. ,   Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk, Russia
Published: November 2024

Results of the studies into the geothermal conditions of the oil-and-gas bearing deposits in the northern and Arctic regions of the West Siberian sedimentary basin are presented. A regular increase in the formational temperatures was established in the direction from the peripheral regions of the basin to the inner regions and with an increase in the depth of the oil-and-gas bearing deposits. The features of the geothermal field and the variation of geothermal parameters have been characterized. Three types of the vertical geothermal zoning were distinguished: the zones of decreased, background and increased geothermal gradients. Three regions with increased thermal flow values above 56 mW/m2 were distinguished: 1) the major part of the North Gydansky mega-flange and the southern extremity of the Paykhoisko-Novozemelsky megamonoclise; the northern part of the Nadym hemisyneclise; the northern part of the Trans-Ural megamonoclise). Also three regions with relatively low thermal flow values less than 44 mW/m2 were distinguished. Enormous role in the distribution of the values of the deep thermal flow belongs to the time of consolidation of separate blocks of the Paleozoic basement.
TYPOMORPHIC FEATURES OF NATIVE GOLD PLACER OF THE LEFT ULAKHAN KHAPTASYNNAKH RIVER AND ITS PROBABLE INDIGENOUS SOURCES (ANABAR SHIELD)
Authors:   Diamond and Precious Metal Geology Institute, SB RAS, Yakutsk, Russia, Gerasimov B. B.
Published: November 2024

The paper deals with studied typomorphic features of placer gold of the Left Ulakhan Haptasynnakh River, drainage rocks of the central Billakhskaya tectonofluid zone of the Anabar Shield, aimed at identifying its indicator signs and probable indigenous sources. The predominance of poorly rounded, mainly angular-cloddy individuals with rough pitted-lumpy surface, often with coatings of variable aluminosilicate composition, with small accretions of quartz and potassium feldspar, as well as a fraction >0.5 mm to 40% allowed the studied gold to be attributed to the autochthonous type. The study of nearby sulphidized rocks of the Haptasynnaakh zone showed that an ore mineralization is represented by a variety of mineral forms. The main ore mineral is pyrite. A wide range of telluride minerals was identified with predominance of silver and bismuth tellurides. For the first time, medium-high-grade gold of lamellar and rod-shaped forms was distinguished from crushed samples of mineralized rocks. Comparative analysis of the mineral inclusions composition in poorly rounded placer gold with a wide variation in gold fineness of the Left Ulakhan Haptasynnaakh and mineral parageneses of ores of the Haptasynnaakh ore zone allows researchers to assert that the zone ore manifestations are indigenous sources of the studied gold. The discovery of gold with an ore appearance of fraction >0.5 mm in the placer suggests the presence of mineralization of its coarser fractions in relatively deep horizons. This fact determines positive prospects for further study of the territory.
REGULARITIES OF SCANDIUM FORMATION IN BRINES OF THE BUKHARA-KARSHI ARTESIAN BASIN
Authors:   Institute of Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Gafurov T. A. , Tursunmetov R. A. ,   Institute of Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Tyo V. S. ,   Institute of Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Published: November 2024

The paper describes the formation features of industrial waters containing scandium within the Bukhara-Karshi region. At this, industrial waters are formed in asymmetric structures, where these waters preferably spread in the elevated structure part, and the lowered part is characterized by compaction of structures. It is particularly distinguished by the isolation of hydrogeochemical conditions within oil and gas structures. Tectono-dynamic and tectono-physical processes play an important role in the formation and accumulation of industrial waters. Within the present study, paragenic association of geochemical elements characterized by a high correlation relationship was established. The joint occurrence of scandium and associated elements is consistent with the classification – types of element concentrations on geochemical barriers. The complex formation is controlled by the pH indicator.
Improved DDPG algorithm-based path planning for unmanned surface vehicles
Authors: Hua Menglong , Zhou Weixiang , Cheng Hongying , Chen Zihao
Published: November 2024

As a promising mode of water transportation, unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) are used in various fields owing to their small size, high flexibility, favorable price, and other advantages. Traditional navigation algorithms are affected by various path planning issues. To address the limitations of the traditional deep deterministic policy gradient (DDPG) algorithm, namely slow convergence speed and sparse reward and punishment functions, we proposed an improved DDPG algorithm for USV path planning. First, the principle and workflow of the DDPG deep reinforcement learning (DRL) algorithm are described. Second, the improved method (based on the USVs kinematic model) is proposed, and a continuous state and action space is designed. The reward and punishment function are improved, and the principle of collision avoidance at sea is introduced. Dynamic region restriction is added, distant obstacles in the state space are ignored, and the nearby obstacles are observed to reduce the number of algorithm iterations and save computational resources. The introduction of a multi-intelligence approach combined with a prioritized experience replay mechanism accelerates algorithm convergence, thereby increasing the efficiency and robustness of training. Finally, through a combination of theory and simulation, the DDPG DRL is explored for USV obstacle avoidance and optimal path planning.
Strain-engineered stretchable substrates for free-form display applications
Authors: Lee Dong Won , Park Dong Hyoun , Choi Jun-Chan , Chung Seungjun
Published: November 2024

With the growing potential of the Internet of Things, displays are being utilized to provide various types of information in every aspect of daily life, leading to the expansion of form-factor-free displays. Stretchable displays are considered the ultimate goal in form factor innovation, and they are not limited to rectangular shapes with deformation characteristics suited to target applications. Because reliable stretchable displays should be robust under uniaxial and biaxial strain, there have been efforts to tailor mechanical stress with promising strategies from structural and material perspectives. This review focuses on strain-engineering stretchable substrates for free-form display applications. First, we introduce deformable substrates with structural stretchability, achieved by incorporating buckling and Kirigami structures into plastic films, and we systematically analyze the tensile deformation characteristics based on design elements. In addition, we examined intrinsically stretchable elastomeric substrates, which have gained considerable attention due to recent advances in material and processing technologies. Their spatial modulus patterning is studied by applying optimized design principles, achieved through network alignment and crosslinking control in homogeneous elastomers, as well as by incorporating heterogeneous structures within the elastomer materials. Finally, we discussed state-of-the-art stretchable display applications employing strain-engineered stretchable substrates, focusing on advantageous materials and structures based on the display components, processes, and target deformation characteristics. Building on this foundation, we discuss the development of next-generation free-form displays and aim to contribute to their application in various static and dynamic deformation environments.
Unexpected Positive Cultures in Presumed Aseptic Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty
Authors: Mirghaderi Peyman , Esmaeili Sina , Pouramini Alireza , Azarboo Alireza , Ghaseminejad-Raeini Amirhossein
Published: November 2024

Background:

Occult infection may be the underlying cause for a number of presumed aseptic revision total hip arthroplasty (THA) because certain periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) can remain asymptomatic for years and present with component loosening and weight-bearing pain in the absence of any clinical signs and symptoms of infection. There is no consensus in the literature regarding the interpretation, treatment, and clinical outcomes of unexpected positive cultures (UPCs) during aseptic revision THA.

Methods:

Four main databases were searched between January 2000 and January 2023. By pooling the UPC rates from the included studies, an overall UPC rate was calculated. We examined variables reported in more than 2 articles for possible associations with UPC.

Results:

Twenty-two articles were included. UPC prevalence in presumed aseptic revision THA (7,449 cases) was 15.06% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 11.05-20.19). In regards to unexpected culture positivity and culture method or medium, conventional cultures reported a 17.2% incidence, implant sonication 19.6%, and polymerase chain reaction 12.6%. Coagulase-negative staphylococci and Cutibacterium acnes were the most common pathogens (prevalence [95% CI]: 54.4% [44.9%-63.6%] and 9.1% [5.1%-15.8%]). Polymicrobial cultures were observed in 11.6% [7.318.0%] of UPCs. UPC cases were found to include more males than culture-negative THA patients (odds ratio [OR] [95% CI]: 1.36 [1.02-1.83]). Age, body mass index, American Society of Anesthesiology, loosening, previous revision, diabetes mellitus, and rheumatoid arthritis did not show a significant association with UPC incidence (p > 0.05). The all-cause revision and PJI rate were significantly higher in those having an UPC (OR [95% CI]: 1.40 [1.09-1.80], p = 0.009 and OR [95% CI]: 1.97 [1.22-3.18], p = 0.005).

Conclusions:

Isolating organisms through intraoperative culture is common in patients undergoing aseptic revision THA. This diagnostic step is crucial to properly investigate and exclude the possibility of an occult PJI. It should be noted that our results are prone to limitations of the included studies; therefore, well-designed prospective research is highly suggested.

Level of Evidence:

Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Jual Beli Chip dalam Game Online Higgs Domino Perspektif Ulama di Ponorogo
Authors: Gumara Victor Alan , Umami Khairil
Published: November 2024

Chips in the online game Higgs Domino are games that make money, such as in Kranggan Village, Sukorejo District, Ponorogo Regency, where chips are exchanged for money. This article aims to answer the following focus problems: first, regarding the views of the Ponorogo Ulama on chip transactions in the online game Higgs Domino. Second, regarding the Ponorogo Ulama's views on exchanging chips for money in the Higgs Domino online game. This research includes qualitative research with the type of field study research (filed research). The data collection techniques in this research are observation, interviews and documentation to strengthen this research. Based on the research results, it can be concluded as follows: According to the Ponorogo ulama, both Nahdlatul Ulama, Muhammadiyah and Kyai Pondok Pesantren, according to the Ponorogo ulama, both Nahdlatul Ulama, Muhammadiyah and Kyai Islamic Boarding School, the transaction is considered valid because has fulfilled the buying and selling requirements, but the object (chip) is considered haram because the chip comes from betting results in the game, which leads to gambling (maysir). And regarding exchanging chips for money, the Ponorogo ulama forbid exchanging (chips) into money/rupiah, because it has been explained that the object (chip) contains elements of gambling, which can be detrimental to one party.
Comparison of Polygamy Regulations in Morocco and Indonesia
Authors: Irwan Ramadhani  , Anas Khoirul Anam
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this study is to identify a comparison of the polygamy regulations in Morocco and Indonesia with regard to the fulfillment of requirements in the application, sanctions imposed and justice for a wife. and justice for the wife. This research uses comparative legal method based on a previous review of family law in Indonesia and Morocco. applicable in Indonesia and Morocco. By comparing the two countries with the majority of people are Muslim, the applicable laws have similarities and differences even though they use different legal systems. differences despite using different legal systems. Both Morocco and Indonesia allow husbands to practice polygamy with the permission of the court. court, justice is the main prerequisite for polygamy by prioritizing the fulfillment of physical, mental and spiritual needs. prioritizing physical, mental and financial fulfillment. Both countries both countries allow for the annulment of polygamy requests through a prior marriage agreement. previous marriage agreement. The differences are in the requirements that must be submitted through the court and the sanctions imposed on data falsification. Besides In addition, in Indonesia there are special rules governing the permissibility of polygamy by civil servants, while in Morocco it applies generally. civil servants while in Morocco it applies in general.
Penelantaran Anak: Analisis Berdasarkan Hukum Pidana dan Hukum Pidana Islam
Authors: Mointi Rahmat , Rahim Arhjayati , Tomayahu Nova Septiani
Published: November 2024

The main problem of this study is to analyze the crime of Child Neglect based on Criminal Law and Islamic Criminal Law. This study discusses the legal analysis of the form of the crime of child neglect, starting from the definition, risk factors, signs, and legal sanctions that regulate the crime of child neglect seen in the analysis of criminal law and Islamic criminal law. Research method: This study uses a qualitative method that examines the relationship between the variables studied and the hypotheses that can be tested. The type of research used in this study is normative law research, which uses normative case studies in the form of legal behavior products, such as reviewing laws. The subject of this study is law, which is conceptualized as a norm or rule. The approach used in this study is library research and the literature, which contains theoretical theories relevant to research problems, and shows that, First, in Indonesia's criminal law, the crime of child neglect is regulated by Child Protection Law Number 35 of 2014, where the perpetrator can be subject to prison sanctions and/or fines. Second, from the perspective of Islamic criminal law, child neglect is also seen as an act that violates Sharia, with sanctions that can include ta'zir punishment adjusted to the seriousness of the violation and the condition of the perpetrator.
Tinjauan Fatwa MUI Nomor 03/KF/MUI-SU/IV/2011 terhadap Pelaksanaan Foto Pre Wedding
Authors: Musyafi’ Isyfa’ Lana Ahmad , Achmad Bashori Yudhi
Published: November 2024

The pre-wedding phenomenon is the implementation of photos taken before a legal marriage bond is established. Pre-wedding has been regulated and legally established based on MUI Fatwa Number 03/KF/MUI-SU/IV/2011 which strictly prohibits taking pre-wedding photos due to elements of ikhtilat and khalwat. However, in practice there is a phenomenon of pre-wedding photos in the Ponorogo area which in practice does not lead to elements of seclusion. So based on this, the legal implementation can be reviewed based on the MUI fatwa which discusses the implementation of pre-wedding photos. The purpose of this research is to find out the rationale for couples carrying out pre-wedding photo processions before carrying out the wedding and what the laws are for carrying out pre-wedding photos using Islamic themes and clothing in terms of MUI Fatwa Number 03/KF/MUI-SU/IV/2011. This research uses qualitative research with the type of field research. Meanwhile, data collection techniques were carried out using interviews and observations in the Ponorogo area. From the research conducted, it can be concluded that the rationale for carrying out pre-wedding photos for the perpetrators is as a social function, namely to introduce the prospective bride and groom who have carried out the marriage and also an economic function as a medium for promoting Islamic fashion models. Carrying out pre-wedding photos in Ponorogo is reviewed based on MUI fatwa Number 03/KF/MUI-SU/IV/2011 and is permissible if it does not contain the elements mentioned in the MUI fatwa, namely ikhtilat and khalwat. However, if it contains elements of ikhtilat and khalwat, then taking pre-wedding photos is not permitted.
Studi Komparasi Konsep Kalender Hijriyah Global Tunggal (KHGT) Muhammadiyah dan Kriteria Neo Mabims di Indonesia
Authors: Majid Ilham
Published: November 2024

Differences in the determination of the beginning of the Hijri month is still a phenomenon that often occurs in Indonesia. This situation is increasingly complex with Muhammadiyah's decision to switch from the Wujudul Hilal method to the Single Global Hijri Calendar (KHGT) system at the beginning of 1446 AH. This research examines the comparison between KHGT and the Neo MABIMS criteria used by the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs, in terms of fiqh and astronomical perspectives. This research attempts to answer two main questions: (1) How is the comparison of KHGT and Neo MABIMS criteria in terms of fiqh and astronomy? (2) What are the implications of the application of these two methods for the determination of the beginning of the Hijri month in Indonesia? Through a qualitative approach with comparative analysis, this research integrates data from ephemeris calculations, KHGT Muhammadiyah, and fiqh studies based on the book Fiqhul Islami wa Adillatuhu. The results reveal fundamental differences in the parameters used: KHGT applies global matlak with a requirement of 8° elongation and 5° hilal height, while Neo MABIMS uses matlak wilayatul hukmi with a parameter of 3° height and 6.4° elongation. This difference has implications for KHGT's tendency to set the beginning of the month earlier, which has the potential to affect the determination of Islamic holidays. However, the fiqh analysis shows that both methods have a foundation that can be accounted for in the perspective of Islamic law. This study recommends the importance of continuous dialogue between various parties to reach a broader agreement in the determination of the Hijri calendar in Indonesia, by comprehensively considering fiqh and astronomical aspects.
Metastable phase-separated droplet generation and long-time DNA enrichment by laser-induced Soret effect
Authors: Kobayashi Mika , Minagawa Yoshihiro , Noji Hiroyuki
Published: November 2024

Spatiotemporally controlled laser-induced phase separation (LIPS) offers unique research avenues and has potential for biological and biomedical applications. However, LIPS droplets are unstable and diminish after the laser is terminated, which limits their application. In this study, we developed a novel LIPS method using laser-induced Soret effect to generate phase-separated droplets at the laser spot in an aqueous two-phase system of dextran (DEX) and polyethylene glycol (PEG). When DEX-rich droplets were generated in DEX/PEG mix of which concentrations are on the coexisting curve, the droplets showed unprecedently high longevity; the DEX droplets were retained over 48 h. Although the mechanism underlying this counterintuitive phenomenon is unclear, this observation suggests that there is an unknown metastable state. By exploiting the capability of DEX-rich droplets to enrich nucleic acid polymers, we achieved stable DNA enrichment in LIPS DEX droplets with a high enrichment factor of 1400 ± 400. Further, we patterned DNA-carrying DEX-rich droplets into a designed structure to demonstrate the stability and spatiotemporal controllability of DEX-rich droplet formation. This study would open new opportunities for the biological and medical applications of LIPS.
Composition and diversity of birds and hoverflies communities are impacted by vegetation heterogeneity in wood-pastures in the Swiss Jura
Authors: Wider Sandrine , Zemp Delphine Clara
Published: November 2024

Wood-pastures are a type of agroforestry system consisting in assemblages of cattle grazed pastures and scattered trees. They maintain biodiversity because of their environmental heterogeneity due to irregular tree cover that promotes diversity of resources and habitats. Agricultural intensification threatens the fragile balance of these traditional systems. Thus, we aimed to assess which factors associated with trees, shrubs and pasture heterogeneity within wood-pastures influence the community composition and diversity of different groups of animal species. We selected 45 wood-pastures sites of 20 ha along a gradient of tree density in the Swiss Jura mountains. In each site, we used remote sensing data and agricultural inventories, to characterize trees, shrub and herb layers spatial and compositional heterogeneity. In study sites we also conducted survey of birds and Syrphidae and evaluated the relationships between species composition and diversity with environmental variables. Tree density and tree spatial distribution were the main driver of differences in community specific composition for the two groups of species. For hoverflies, botanically rich pastures, and elevation were also driving differences in species composition between communities. Tree density showed generally a positive effect on birds and Syrphidae diversity indices. Moreover, for birds, scattered trees’ spatial distribution and high percentage of deciduous trees were also promoting species diversity. In this study, we highlight the importance of trees in pastures for bird and hoverfly diversity, as well as the necessity for trees to be heterogeneously distributed across the pastures and composed of a mix of deciduous and coniferous species.
Safety and Efficacy of Flexible Articulated Instrument (ArtiSential®) in Laparoscopic Surgery for Rectal Cancer
Authors: Ahn Jong-Sung , Park Jesung , Ryoo Seung-Bum , Kim Min-Jung , Park Ji-Won , Jeong Seung-Yong , Park Kyu-Joo
Published: November 2024

Background
Laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer remains challenging because of limited joint motion during dissection in the deep and narrow pelvis. Handheld multiarticulated instruments have been developed to address these limitations. This study aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of a flexible articulated instrument, the ArtiSential® (Livsmed Co, Korea), at reducing the duration of laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery.
Study Design
We retrospectively reviewed patients who underwent laparoscopic low or ultralow anterior resection for primary mid to low rectal cancer (tumor distance from anal verge, ≤ 10 cm) performed by a single surgeon in 2012–2022. Patients were divided into groups based on the use or non-use of the ArtiSential®, and their clinical characteristics, surgical procedures, pathological findings, postoperative complications, and survival outcomes were analyzed.
Results
The study included 93 patients (use group, 32; non-use group, 61). Low anterior resection was predominant in both groups, while operative time was significantly shorter in the use group (148.08 ± 49.72 vs. 188.13 ± 57.86; p = 0.003). Total mesorectal excision quality and resection margin status did not differ between groups. Postoperative complications, including anastomotic leakage, length of hospital stay, 2-year recurrence-free survival rate (96.9% vs. 88.1%, p = 0.414), and overall survival rate (100% vs. 91.5%, p = 0.258), did not differ between groups.
Conclusion
Use of the flexible articulated instrument (ArtiSential®) can reduce operative time without impairing surgical quality or oncologic outcomes. These results suggest that laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery can be performed safely and effectively using a flexible articulated instrument.
A modeling methodology of aeroelastic systems with constraining viscoelastic layers using the nonplanar doublet-lattice for subsonic flutter suppression
Authors: Cunha Bruno Sousa Carneiro da , de Lima Antônio Marcos Gonçalves , Belonsi Marcelo Henrique , Miranda Denner
Published: November 2024

Aeronautical engineers are frequently faced with subsonic panel flutter phenomena. Thus, in the quest for safety requirements and to avoid catastrophes, it is important to evaluate efficient and low cost aeroelastic control strategies for flutter suppression. Within this aim, constrained viscoelastic layers appear as an interesting alternative to be used in such situations. However, the modeling of aeroelastic systems with viscoelastic materials is not easy, especially in subsonic regimes. In most of the cases, it is due to their frequency- and temperature-dependent behavior. In this study, it is proposed a modeling method of aeroviscoelastic systems under subsonic airflows to alleviate the flutter effects. It is used the finite element model of a three-layer sandwich curved panel coupled with the unsteady aerodynamic loadings generated by the non-planar Doublet-Lattice, using the in-housecode AEROSOLVER. To solve the complex eigenvalue problem, a modified version of the pk method has been used to predict the subsonic flutter boundary and to verify the possibility of increasing the critical speeds of the aeroelastic system using viscoelastic materials. Additionally, the influence of the thicknesses of the layers and the operational temperature of the system on its stability were investigated here.
Will the COVID-19 pandemic affect corporate tax avoidance behavior?
Authors: Hong Ermei , Wen Riguang
Published: November 2024

The sudden COVID-19 pandemic at the end of 2019 has had a significant impact on social and economic operations. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the uncertainty of the business environment, and corporate tax avoidance behavior may change accordingly. This paper takes Chinese A-share listed companies as the research sample, using the first three quarters of 2019 and the first three quarters of 2020 as the sample period, to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on corporate tax avoidance behavior. The empirical results show that the degree of corporate tax avoidance significantly increased after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The research conclusion remains valid after placebo tests, controlling for fixed effects, sample adjustment, changing measurement methods, and excluding robustness tests for competitive explanations. Further research finds that corporate social responsibility has a negative moderating effect on corporate tax avoidance behavior affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper enriches the research literature on corporate tax avoidance behavior under uncertainty environments and provides theoretical references for the government to conduct effective tax management.
JEL: G32; H26; M14
An Unmet Global Agenda: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among farmers in Northern Ghana
Authors: Awuni Prosper Mandela Amaltinga , Lightfoot Nancy , Donato Emily , Maar Marion , Zobazie Clement Bomweh , Mbinta James Fenibe
Published: November 2024

Background: Ghana became the first nation in Sub-Saharan Africa to receive the coronavirus vaccine, however, as of December 2023, only 44.3% of Ghanaians had received at least two doses of COVID-19 vaccines, with vaccine hesitancy reported at 52.2%. This research aimed to examine reasons for COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among farmers in Northern Ghana.
Methods: The study adopted a concurrent embedded mixed methods design which simultaneously collects qualitative and quantitative data. The sampling of participants was purposive, targeting five Farmer Based Organizations (FBOs). 24 participants were interviewed for 30-45 minutes. The transcripts were imported into NVIVO version 14 for analysis using Braun & Clarke's Reflexive Thematic analysis.
Results: The farmers' interviews revealed six themes related to vaccine hesitancy: availability and access, misconception about the COVID-19 virus, preference for a universal vaccine brand, perceived side effects, fear of death and negative experiences, and belief in the non-existence of COVID-19 in Northern Ghana. For the quantitative findings, farmers’ current perspectives towards the COVID-19 vaccine varied. About 37.5% would postpone receiving, and 16.7% decline COVID-19 vaccination. About, 12.5% expressed some degree of positivity towards the vaccines. Meanwhile, 58.3% of farmers stated that COVID-19 was currently unimportant. The COVID-19 vaccine uptake in northern Ghana among farmers has stalled due to a lack of information and belief that the virus no longer exists.
Conclusion: To address this, it is crucial to make single-dose vaccines more available, conduct ongoing public health campaigns, and prioritize farmers as a vulnerable population during health emergencies.
Bat communities of savanna biome in the Kruger National Park, South Africa
Authors: Staňková Markéta , Hejda Martin , Brinkley Erin R. , Čuda Jan , Delabye Sylvain , Foxcroft Llewellyn C. , MacFadyen Sandra , Parker Daniel M. , Pyšek Petr , Pyšková Klára , Taylor Peter J. , Tropek Robert , Weier Sina M. , Horáček Ivan
Published: November 2024

The savanna habitats often harbour abundant and species-rich bat communities. Whether they represent mere ad hoc assemblages of incidentally co-occurring forms or distinct entities integrated by locally specific adaptations and balanced resource partitionings is largely unknown, as are the natural drivers shaping community variation at different spatial scales. An extensive dataset (130,888 acoustic bat records, 31 OTUs) was collected in 60 plots across Kruger National Park (KNP), South Africa; the plots were located (i) at perennial rivers, (ii) at seasonal rivers, and (iii) on dry crests away from any water source. Besides the effect of water availability, distance to campsites, and microgeographic variation on bat community richness and structure, we revealed (i) extensive homogeneity in community structure at local, subregional, and regional scales contrasting to a mosaic between-plot variation, (ii) absence of robust effects of environmental biotic and abiotic predictors on the distribution of individual OTUs and community variation, (iii) nearly identical pattern of habitat preferences in all community members approaching the centroid of KNP habitat variation, and (iv) an exceptionally high degree of community nestedness. These results suggest that the bat community of the KNP savanna biome represents a single entity consistently integrated with a network of coexistence relations that probably arose locally during long savanna history.
Novel modality using computational fluid dynamics to estimate renal pelvis pressure and predict indications for pyeloplasty
Authors: Nishimura Kenichi , Imada Syuta , Sugihara Naoya , Fukumoto Tetsuya , Miura Noriyoshi , Miyauchi Yuki , Kikugawa Tadahiko , Nakamura Masanori , Saika Takashi
Published: November 2024

Background
Congenital hydronephrosis involves ureteropelvic junction obstruction, which results in impaired urine passage and elevated renal pelvic pressure. The elevated renal pelvic pressure can have a detrimental effect on renal function. Pyeloplasty is performed with the aim to prevent renal function deterioration. The Whitaker test, conducted using nephrostomy, measures renal pelvic pressure. However, this method is highly invasive, highlighting the need for alternative testing approaches. Computational fluid dynamics yields quantitative predictions of fluid-flow phenomena. Recently, computational fluid dynamics is being applied to the field of medicine. We aimed to develop a novel evaluation method using computational fluid dynamics analysis to determine the indications for pyeloplasty.
Methods
Computational fluid dynamics analysis was performed using computed tomography-extracted images. The urinal flow in the extracted geometry was simulated, using scFlow 2023 (MSC software, Osaka, Japan), by solving the continuity and Navier–Stokes equations.
Results
The computational fluid dynamics analysis revealed that in hydronephrosis, renal pelvic pressure increases when urine output rises due to ureteropelvic junction obstruction. Furthermore, hydronephrosis with increased renal pelvic pressure (0.015–0.086 Pa) in the physiological urine output range (360–1440 mL/day) is associated with a poor renal function. The main limitation is that the intrarenal pressure analyzed through computational fluid dynamics is an estimate, and not the actual pressure.
Conclusions
We demonstrated that computational fluid dynamics analysis enables the measurement of renal pelvic pressure. Furthermore, the computational fluid dynamics analysis could be positioned as a new modality to determine the indications for pyeloplasty.
Climatology and Dynamics of Aerosol Optical Properties from selected AERONET sites over West Africa
Authors: Awoleye Peace Olubukunmi , Ogunjobi Kehinde Olufunso , Balogun Ifeoluwa Adebowale
Published: November 2024

This study analyzed aerosol optical properties in West Africa, a region significantly impacted by the Sahara desert's massive dust emissions. This study assesses key aerosol optical characteristics, including AOD, Angstrom exponent (α), and particle size profiles using ground-based radiometric data from five West African AERONET sites—Cape Verde, Banizoumbou, Ouagadougou, Dakar, and Ilorin—collected between 2004 and 2009. The results show that daily average AOD shows distinct primary and secondary peaks in the dry season, though Cape Verde peaks in June. The angstrom exponent demonstrates seasonal variations, with minimum values linked to dust storms at all locations. However, Ilorin exhibits consistently higher α values, even during dust events, likely due to a mix of biomass burning and dust. An inverse relationship between AOD and α was noted at all sites except Ilorin. Additionally, a small percentage of α values above 1.5 were observed in Banizoumbou, Ouagadougou, Dakar, and Ilorin, with none recorded in Cape Verde. Ilorin also showed only 21% of α values below 0.3, compared to more than 50% at other stations. Dust levels were highest in Cape Verde and lowest in Dakar, influenced by its proximity to clean maritime air. The variations in dust absorption likely result from interactions between dust and fine-mode pollution aerosols, as well as differences in dust properties from diverse source regions. Multi-year backward air mass trajectories were used to identify and trace the transport of different aerosol types across the study area.
Immunization Insights: Trends and Coverage Among Afghan Children refugee in Iran (2021-2024)
Authors: Esmaeili-Darmian Mahin , Hooshmand Elaheh , Mousa-Farkhani Ehsan , Kokabi-Saghi Fatemeh , Vafaee-Najar Ali
Published: November 2024

Background
Immunization is crucial for improving child health, especially among refugee populations. This study aimed to examine vaccination coverage trends in Afghan children in Iran.
Methods
This descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study analyzed vaccination data of Afghan nationals from March 2021 to March 2024, extracted from the SINA system (Integrated Health System of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, and ANOVA with SPSS v21.
Results
Out of 6,106 vaccine doses administered, 50.03% were for boys. The average vaccination coverage in Afghan children from 2021–2024 was 89.9%. Vaccination coverage for children under two years was above 85% for all vaccines, exceeding WHO global averages. The lowest coverage was observed for the second dose of DPT (74.47%) and the fifth dose of oral polio vaccine (74.98%) in six-year-olds. No significant gender differences in vaccination coverage were found. Significant differences in coverage trends were observed across the three-year period for all vaccines (p = 0.000).
Conclusion
Immunization coverage for vaccine-preventable diseases in Afghan children in Iran is optimal and higher than WHO-recommended levels. Continuous monitoring of subnational data is crucial for tailoring vaccination strategies to address immunization gaps and ensure comprehensive coverage.
Bibliometric and Visual Analysis of Global Trends in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Bariatric Surgery from 1998 to 2024
Authors: Wu Zilong , Yuan Kaisheng , Wu Bing , liu Yun , Chen Sijie , Hu Ruixiang , Wang Cunchuan
Published: November 2024

Background
A considerable body of research has established a strong correlation between obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and bariatric surgery (BS). Despite this, there has been a lack of systematic analysis and visualization of related publications using bibliometrics methods.
Method
This research employs bibliometric analysis using the WoSCC to explore the OSAS-BS connection from January 1998 to June 2024. Following thorough screening, a total of 2,268 articles were included. Software tools like CiteSpace and VOSviewer were employed to examine the connections among countries, authors, journals, institutions, keywords, and citations.
Results
The analysis indicate the top influential countries are the United States, Italy, and Canada. Prominent authors identified include Chung Frances, Inge Thomas Harris, and De Vries Nico. It is important to note that analyses across various disciplines emphasize the need for careful attention to anesthesia safety and prevention of respiratory complications when conducting BS on individuals affected by obesity and OSAS.
Conclusion
The bibliometric analysis highlights the global importance of research on the OSAS-BS connection, particularly in anesthesia management and respiratory safety. The findings provide key insights for advancing the field and emphasize the need for further focus on optimizing surgical outcomes and patient safety.