bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Elemental composition of liver and kidney tissues of rats under the influence of fungicides
Authors:   National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, 15 Heroyiv Oborony str., Kyiv, 03041, Ukraine, Khyzhnyak S. V. , Velinskaya A. O. ,   National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, 15 Heroyiv Oborony str., Kyiv, 03041, Ukraine, Byschuk E. V. ,   National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, 15 Heroyiv Oborony str., Kyiv, 03041, Ukraine, Voitsitskiy V. M. ,   National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, 15 Heroyiv Oborony str., Kyiv, 03041, Ukraine
Published: July 2022

Widespread use of fungicides in various spheres of human life leads to negative consequences for both humans and the environment. The article presents the results of a study of the acute effect of systemic fungicides of the chemical class triazoles on the content of macro- and microelements in kidney and liver rat tissues. The content of chemical elements was determined by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry. The established changes in the content of macro- and microelements in the rat liver and kidney indicate tissue specificity of the fungicidal action. Under the influence of fungicide containing tebuconazole in amount of 250 g/dm3 or combined fungicide containing (tebuconazole, 125 g/dm3 + triadimefon, 100 g/dm3) the content of Potassium (K), Calcium (Ca), Chromium (Cr), Iron (Fe), Copper (Cu) and Zinc (Zn) increased sugnificantly (P<0.05) in liver. This can lead to a functional load on the organ. Contrary, in kidney the studied fungicides cause the decrease (P<0.05) in the content of trace elements (Zn, Mn, Cr), Zn:Cu ratio and increase in the Fe content, which may indicate the oxidative metabolic disorders in the organ, but an increase in the Ca content (P<0.05) — characterize the permeability of cell membranes. The detected changes in the content of macro- and microelements in the kidney and liver tissues may be the dysfunction and altering the effectiveness of intracellular control and effector signals.
MORPHOFUNCTIONAL CHANGES IN THE LIVER PARENCHYMA OF RATS WITH THE ADMINISTRATION OF L-TRYPTOPHAN
Authors:   O.O. Bogomoletz Institute of Physiology of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Yanko R.V. , Chaka O.G. ,   O.O. Bogomoletz Institute of Physiology of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Safonov S.L. ,   O.O. Bogomoletz Institute of Physiology of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Zinchenko A.S. ,   O.O. Bogomoletz Institute of Physiology of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Levashov M.I. ,   O.O. Bogomoletz Institute of Physiology of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: July 2022

The morphofunctional changes of the liver parenchyma of male Wistar rats after administration of L-tryptophan were investigated. Experimental rats in addition to the standard diet received L-tryptophan at a dose of 80 mg/kg. The duration of the experiment was 28 days. Histological preparations were made from liver tissue according to standard methods. Morphometry was performed on digital images using the computer program “Image J”. The activity of hepatic aminotransferases and albumin concentration were determined in serum by biochemical methods; in liver homogenates determined glucose-6-phosphatase activity and triglyceride concentration; in the suspension of hepatocyte mitochondria determined succinate dehydrogenase activity and protein concentration. Multifrequency bioimpedancemetry was used to assess the biophysical properties of the liver. It was found that the administration of L-tryptophan leads to an increase in the nuclear-cytoplasmic ratio (19%), the number of binuclear hepatocytes (81%), and the relative area of the sinusoid (17%). Aspartate aminotransferase activity decreased in serum of experimental rats and albumin concentration increased. In the homogenate of the liver of these animals, the activity of glucose6-phosphatase and the concentration of triglycerides decreased. Succinate dehydrogenase activity and protein concentration in the hepatocyte mitochondrial suspension increased by 35% and 32%, respectively. The method of multifrequency bioimpedancemetry revealed an increase in the ability of the liver tissue of experimental rats to polarize, namely to increases in reactivity. That is, the administration of L-tryptophan is accompanied by the appearance of morphological, biochemical, and biophysical signs of increased synthetic and regenerative activity of the rat liver parenchyma.
Phase-change materials for energy-efficient photonic memory and computing
Authors: Zhou Wen , Farmakidis Nikolaos , Feldmann Johannes , Li Xuan , Tan James , He Yuhan , Wright C. David , Pernice Wolfram H. P. , Bhaskaran Harish
Published: July 2022

Neuromorphic algorithms achieve remarkable performance milestones in tasks where humans have traditionally excelled. The breadth of data generated by these paradigms is, however, unsustainable by conventional computing chips. In-memory computing hardware aims to mimic biological neural networks and has emerged as a viable path in overcoming fundamental limitations of the von Neumann architecture. By eliminating the latency and energy losses associated with transferring data between the memory and central processing unit (CPU), these systems promise to improve on both speed and energy. Photonic implementations using on-chip, nonvolatile memories are particularly promising as they aim to deliver energy-efficient, high-speed, and high-density data processing within the photonic memory with the multiplexing advantages of optics. In this article, we overview recent progress in this direction that integrates phase-change material (PCM) memory elements with integrated optoelectronics. We compare performances of PCM devices using optoelectronic programming schemes and show that energy consumption can be significantly reduced to 60 pJ using picosecond (ps) optical pulse programming and plasmonic nanogap devices with a programming speed approaching 1 GHz. With these energy-efficient waveguide memories, concepts of in-memory photonic computing are implemented based on crossbar arrays. Compared with digital electronic accelerators: application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and graphics processing units (GPUs), photonic cores promise 1−3 orders higher compute density and energy efficiency, although much more work toward commercialization is still required.

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The role of the state during the Covid-19 pandemic in Poland and the Czech Republic. A comparative analysis
Authors:   Department of Economics and Finance, Jan Kochanowski University, Kielce, Poland, Rogowska Beata
Published: July 2022

The activity of the state during the crisis, as a rule, shows vulnerable areas, ones that are weaker or for a long time unreformed, representing the ‘weaknesses’ of a given economy. The aim of this paper is to compare areas requiring particular state aid in Poland and the Czech Republic in the context of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, taking into account their historical development. The choice of the countries is the deliberate methodological procedure due to the fact that both represent one of the key regions in Europe. The indicated countries are EU members, which determines the approach of the Czech Republic and Poland in the field of economic policy, including trade, social policy, food security, energy, and health protection (taking into account the competences of the member states in relation to the EU in this area). It was pointed out that both countries did not join the euro area. Tax concepts in the public finance of both countries were taken into account. Moreover, these countries are faced with similar ecological challenges such as the Green Deal which influences the necessary economic changes. Comparative analysis was used as a research method, taking into account not only the differences and similarities between the countries analysed. Both countries face civilization and development challenges, for example, digital changes, which determine the effectiveness of other public policies.
Customs handling and sustainable development of enterprises
Authors:   Cracow University of Economics, Department of International Economics, Poland, Świerczyńska Jowita
Published: July 2022

The aim of the paper is to present the essence of customs handling in the context of sustainable development of enterprises and to discuss its selected instruments of a pro-ecological nature, i.e., e-customs services. Thus, with a view to achieving this objective, the research hypothesis has been formulated as follows: the so-called pro-ecological solutions for handling customs administrative procedures, being familiar with them and their practical application, not only influence the facilitation of export and import transactions, but can also stimulate sustainable development management of enterprises. The article includes a theoretical part, as well as a practical one, in which examples of e-customs services offered in customs handling and benefits resulting from their use are indicated. The findings of the considerations of the paper are presented in the conclusion. The research was based on descriptive and comparative analysis, preceded by a review of sources from the subject literature. In the author’s opinion, transferring selected elements of customs handling from traditional processing to the model which takes advantage of modern information and communication technologies (ICT) helps companies to implement the idea of sustainable development. Information technologies play a key role in reducing the negative impact on the environment, and their development has created numerous new opportunities for customs handling, which are used by customs authorities with increasing success. It is important that over the coming years, the development of e-services for customs handling is continued, thus not only contributing to an improvement of the quality of business services but also the implementation of other aspects that are also crucial from the point of view of sustainable development of enterprises.
Coastal evolution on Earth and Titan
Authors:   , Palermo Rose V.
Published: July 2022

The morphology of a shoreline can provide insight into the processes that have modified the coast. This thesis investigates how coastal processes can leave fingerprints on the morphology of a coast in sandy environments (barrier islands) and detachment-limited environments (rocky coasts of Earth and possibly Titan). Barrier islands are dynamic and ephemeral, facing an uncertain future from climate change and anthropogenic redistribution of sediment. To evaluate barrier resilience to sea-level rise, I propose a novel dimensionless metric called the Washover Ratio which compares cross-shore (overwash) and alongshore transport. Using this ratio, I find that decreases in overwash flux within the narrow middle section—possibly representing the effects of development—lead to a diminished response to sea-level rise across the entire barrier, and therefore a more vulnerable barrier overall. Further investigation of the balance between overwash and alongshore sediment transport allows for an evaluation of barrier island stability to overwash-induced breaching, which is applied to barriers in the Gulf of Mexico. Beyond Earth, Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, is home to the only other active coastlines in our solar system. However, data is sparse for this icy moon. I investigate the signatures of coastal processes found in the planform shape of its coasts using a combination of landscape evolution models and measurements of shoreline shape. Results show that the coastlines of Titan’s seas are consistent with those of both modelled and Earth lakes with flooded river valleys that have been subsequently eroded by waves, particularly when waves saturate (no longer grow in height) at scales up to 10s of km.
Proposal for Comparative Morphometrics of Tübingen (TU) and Tübingen longfin (TL) Zebrafish (Danio rerio)
Authors:   ,   Portland State University, Draper Andrew
Published: July 2022

The TL strain of zebrafish (Danio rerio) originated from the TU strain, and differs in fin pattern with a phenotype predominated by increased fin length. Two genes are known to affect the phenotype: leo and lof. The pattern-affecting leo gene is not believed to affect the growth rate, development, or proportionality of the body. The lof gene does however result in significant increase in fin length compared to the wild-type phenotype of TU. Using populations from both TL and TU genetic strains, development was observed from 48 hours post fertilization through sexual maturity at 90 days post fertilization (dpf) (n=100). Results found isometric growth up until 60 dpf, when significant hyperallometric growth in the fins began, resulting in roughly one and a half times the length observed in the TU population for both anal and caudal fins (ɑ = 1.55, ɑ = 1.63). Similar ratios were observed for width (ɑ = 1.38, ɑ = 1.31), with length accounting for 84% of overall variance. No significant difference in body shape was found.
Development of technology for deposition of thick copper layers onto ceramic substrates applied in power electronics
Authors: Nepochatov Yuri K. , Pletnev Pyotr M. , Kosarev Vladimir F. , Gudyma Tatiana S.
Published: July 2022

The basic element of the design of a power module is a metallized ceramic substrate. In this work, the formation of metallization coatings by the method of thermal transfer of metallization pastes (Mo-Mn-Si + binder) for alumina and aluminum nitride ceramics was carried out. The fixing of the metallization coating on the ceramic substrate was performed by firing at a temperature of 1320 °C. The subsequent deposition of the copper layer was carried out by the method of cold gas-dynamic spraying (CGDS) followed by annealing of the deposited coating. For high-quality adhesion, the optimum annealing temperature was 1000 °C.
Applications of Conformable Fractional Pareto Probability Distribution
Authors: Abu Judeh Duha
Published: July 2022

In this paper looks at fractional isotopes conformable to some basic concepts linked to the probability distribution of random variables, which is density, cumulative distribution, survival, and hazard function. Furthermore, it introduces conformable fractional isotopes with the expected values, rth moments, mean, variance, skewness, and kurtosis. As well, it introduces conformable fractional isotopes with measures of entropy such as Shannon, Renyi, and Tsallis and characteristic function. Keywords: Entropy, conformable distribution, Pareto, and probability measures.
Financial Technology as a Basis for Financial Inclusion and its Impact on Profitability: Evidence from Commercial Banks
Authors: Alshehadeh Abdul Razzak , Al-Khawaja Haneen
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this study was to show how financial technology tools can be used to reinforce financial inclusion indicators on the profitability indicators of a Jordanian commercial bank listed on the Amman stock exchange. Between 2010 and 2020, a quantitative and qualitative panel data set was used. The study population is represented by all the banks listed on the Amman stock exchange (n = 16). The study found that financial technology through its multitools changed the structure of the overall financial services, besides the diversity and style of financial services for the commercial banks' clients, thus reinforcing and increasing the availability for a wider social group that did not have access to that service. Further, it was found that there is a significant effect of the financial technology tools to reinforce the financial inclusion indicators over the studies' profitability indicators that include return on assets, return on equity, and earnings per share (JD). It is recommended to adopt effective and modern financial and technological strategies that provide marginalized social groups and small and medium enterprises reasonable access to the financial services and products that meet their needs, including transactions, payments, savings, credit, and insurance. Thus, getting the added value of the data and investing it to increase the financial inclusion indicators improves the profitability indicators and income for commercial banks. Keywords: Financial Technology, Profitability, Financial Inclusion, Commercial Banks.
Analyzing ANOVA F-test and Sequential Feature Selection for Intrusion Detection Systems
Authors: Siraj Muhammad
Published: July 2022

An Intrusion Detection System (IDS) helps the computer system notify an admin when an attack is coming to a network. However, some problems may delay this process, such as a long time caused by several features in the captured data to classify. One of the optimization approaches is to select those critical features. It is intended to increase performance and reduce computational time. This research evaluates feature selection methods using the ANOVA F-test and Sequential Feature Selection (SFS), whose performance is measured using some metrics: accuracy, specificity, and sensitivity over NSLKDD, Kyoto2006, and UNSW_NB15 datasets. Using that approach, the performance increases, on average, by more than 10% for multiclass; and about 5% for binary class. It can be inferred that an optimal number of features can be obtained, where the best features are selected by SFS. Nevertheless, this method still needs to be improved before being implemented in a real system. Keywords: Network security, Network infrastructure, Intrusion Detection System, Data Security, Information Security.
Removal of Pb2+ ions from synthetic wastewater using functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes decorated with green synthesized iron oxide–gold nanocomposite
Authors: Balamlile Z Zondo  , Olawumi O Sadare  , Geoffrey S Simate  , Kapil Moothi
Published: July 2022

Purification of wastewater before it is discharged into the aquatic environment is important in order to prevent pollution of clean water. This study investigated the applicability of functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) decorated with gold-iron oxide nanoparticles for the adsorptive removal of Pb2+ from synthetic wastewater. CNTs were commercially obtained and functionalized with a mixture of H2SO4/HNO3 acids. The CNTs were coated with gold-iron oxide nanoparticles, to enhance the adsorption of heavy metals. The gold-iron oxide nanoparticles were synthesized by reacting green tea leaf extract with iron chloride (FeCl2) and gold (III) chloride (HAuCl4) precursors. The composite was cross-linked using N, N-dimethylformadide (DMF). The adsorbents were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to assess their surface morphology, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy to identify the functional groups present, X-ray diffraction (XRD) to ascertain the crystallographic structure of the green adsorbent and Raman spectroscopy to  determine the sample purity. SEM results showed highly agglomerated and polydispersed nanoparticles, owing to the presence of phytochemicals in the tea extract and magnetic interaction between the individual particles indicating the successful synthesis of Au/Fe3O4 adsorbent. Furthermore, an increase in the amount of Pb2+ removed per unit mass (qe) of adsorbent from 1.233 to 7.266 mg‧g-1 at 298 K was observed. A high sorption capacity was noticed for MWCNT-Au/Fe3O4 as compared to the MWCNT-COOH. The Pb2+ removal percentage increased from 50% to 78% with an increase in MWCNT-Au/Fe3O4 dosage from 0.02 g to 0.1 g. Adsorption isotherm data fitted well to the Freundlich and Langmuir isotherm models for MWCNT-COOH and MWCNT-Au/Fe3O4 adsorbents and the rate of Pb(II) adsorption by MWCNT-Au/Fe3O4 encountered an increase with increasing solution temperature and followed the pseudo-second-order model. The synthesized MWCNT-Au/Fe3O4 has good potential in removing heavy metals from wastewater.
Császtvay Tünde, Híres magyarok: Beszélgetések nemzetünk nagyjaival, Budapest, Kossuth Kiadó, 2021
Authors: Tüskés Anna
Published: July 2022

Az interjú műfaja a magyar sajtóban a 19. század második felében honosodott meg és terjedt el széles körben. A szót először angol módon írták (interview), ma is használt írásmódja 1890 körül alakult ki. A vicclapok (Borsszem Jankó, Bolond Istók) szerzői gyakran „interjuh” szóval figurázták ki az 1890-es években. A kötet tizenöt személlyel, 1849–1911 között készült huszonkilenc interjút és azok elemzését tartalmazza. Egy-egy interjút olvashatunk Arany Jánossal, Bem Józseffel, Benczúr Gyulával, Görgei Artúrral, Jókai Mórral és Szekrényessy Kálmánnal, kettő-kettőt Andrássy Gyulával, Damjanich Jánosnéval, Jászai Marival, Lehár Ferenccel, Liszt Ferenccel és Munkácsy Mihállyal, hármat Tisza Kálmánnal, négyet-négyet Kossuth Lajossal és Mikszáth Kálmánnal. A könyv gazdag körképet ad a 19. század második fele politikai, színházi, zenei és képzőművészeti életének kiemelkedő alakjairól, egymással való viszonyukról az 1850 körül a magyarországi sajtóban meghonosodó interjúműfaj példáin keresztül.
Nova Scotia Strong: why communities joined to embrace COVID-19 public health measures
Authors: Steenbeek Audrey , Gallant Allyson , MacDonald Noni E. , Curran Janet , Graham Janice E.
Published: July 2022

Objective

To explore Nova Scotian experiences, barriers, and facilitators associated with pandemic public health measures (PHM), including COVID-19 vaccination.

Methods

We conducted semi-structured, individual interviews with Nova Scotians between May and August 2021, during the third wave of COVID-19 cases and provincial lockdown. Participants were recruited across the province from three sectors: decision makers, community leaders, and community members using purposive and snowball sampling. Direct content analysis and thematic analysis were used to identify key themes via the Theoretical Domains Framework.

Results

The experiences of 30 Nova Scotian interviewees clustered around four themes: Communication of PHM, Responsibly Observing PHM: A Community Coming Together, Navigating PHM, and Vaccine Confidence & Hesitancy. Consistent communication of PHM through briefings with the chief medical officer of health and provincial channels reduced misinformation and encouraged PHM compliance. While adherence was high throughout the province, inconsistent enforcement of these measures proved challenging to individuals navigating PHMs. A high level of COVID-19 vaccine confidence and acceptance was identified, and a strong sense of provincial pride prevailed in keeping COVID-19 numbers and transmission low.

Conclusion

This study provides insights into Nova Scotians’ unique experiences with COVID-19 PHM. Provincial public health experts and government leaders communicated PHM with various levels of success, Nova Scotia Strong, a sentiment of unity and communitarianism that sprang from public response to tragic events. Future work should aim to include under-represented communities to facilitate broader inclusion.
Changchun SLR data analysis using different techniques
Authors: Susan W Samwel , Zhipeng Liang , Yousry S Hanna , Adel T Roman , Xingwei Han , Makram Ibrahim
Published: July 2022

The aim of the present study is to investigate three different techniques for fitting the SLR data observed from the Changchun observatory in China which is characterized by its huge amount of data points and to examine which of the three techniques is more proper for fitting such kind of data. The first technique is the interpolation using the Chebyshev polynomial for fitting the total number of satellite laser ranging (SLR) data points. The second technique is the spline technique which is used for matching continuous intervals for fitting the SLR data. The third technique is the method, which is used at Changchun observatory, known as the Iterative 4th order polynomial fit. The three techniques are applied to 100 samples; 50 samples for the satellite LAGEOS I and the other 50 samples for the satellite Starlette that were observed during the first quarter of 2018. From the obtained results, it is found that the first two techniques, namely the Chebyshev polynomial and Spline techniques provide better standard deviation in comparison to the Iterative 4th order polynomial fit technique that is used at Changchun observatory, with merit to Spline technique over the Chebyshev polynomial.
Surface energy for nanowire
Authors: Serghei A Baranov
Published: July 2022

The theory of surface phenomena in the production of micro-and nanocylinder for important cases is considered. Analytical solution to Gibbs–Tolman–Koenig–Buff equation for nanowire surface is given. Analytical solutions to equations for case the cylindrical surface for the linear and nonlinear Van der Waals theory are analyzed. But for a nonlinear theory, this correspondence is absent.
HLA-monomorphic determinants of the primary tumor in breast cancer patients
Authors: Chulkova S. V. , Sholokhova E. N. , Poddubnaya I. V. , Stylidi I. S. , Tupitsyn N. N.
Published: July 2022

Background. Molecules of the major histocompatibility complex in cancer are currently being widely studied, and their clinical significance is still the subject of controversy. It is reported that they might have an important predictive value in the effectiveness of immunotherapy. The study of the expression HLA molecules status in breast cancer provides a deeper understanding of the biological properties of the tumor, in particular to identify the features of its immunological phenotype, which may further influence on breast cancer therapy.

Aim. To evaluate the frequency of HLA-immunophenotypes in breast cancer and their relationship with the clinical and morphological features of the primary tumor.

Materials and methods. This study included 82 patients with breast cancer who received treatment at the N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology, Ministry of Health of Russia. Immunophenotyping of the primary tumor was performed by immunofluorescence on cryostat sections. The reaction was evaluated using a ZEISS Axioscope 5 luminescent microscope (Zeiss AG, Germany). The study was dominated by patients with stage IIB 54 %, stage IIA was detected in 5 % of cases, IIIA – in 12 % of cases, IIIB – in 21 % of cases, IIIC – 8 %. Infiltrative ductal breast cancer was diagnosed in 67 % of patients (n = 55), infiltrative-lobular – in 22 % of cases (n = 18), other types – in 11 % (n = 9). The frequency of immunophenotypes was studied depending on the clinical and morphological characteristics of breast cancer.

Results. It was found that in the group as a whole, the HLA-binegative immunophenotype of breast cancer was predominant. It dominated at stage T4 compared to the HLA-I+/HLA-DR+ phenotype (100 and 0 %), p = 0.042. At the same time, it should be noted that in T4 primary tumor the HLA-I+/HLA-DR– immunophenotype was also observed. The relationship this immunophenotype was noted with the stage: frequency at stage IIIA was higher than the HLA-I+/HLA-DR+ phenotype, 60 and 40 %, p = 0.01. Both HLA-DR-negative immunophenotypes were characterized by a high incidence of lymph node involvement and the absence of estrogen receptor expression. 80 % of receptor-negative tumors were noted in HLA-binegative immunophenotype compared to phenotype HLA-I+/HLA-DR+, p = 0.022; the similar data were obtained for the HLA-I+/HLA-DR– immunophenotype (p = 0.037).

Conclusion. HLA immunophenotypes analysis of breast cancer revealed the HLA-binegative immunophenotype of breast cancer was predominant. The second most common immunophenotype was the absence of expression of HLA-DR molecules. The association of HLA-immunophenotypes with the stage of the tumor process, the size of the primary tumor, and the expression status of estrogen receptors was revealed.
LANGUAGE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT NATIONAL IDENTIFIER
Authors:   National Pedagogical Drahomanov University, Dudko Iryna
Published: July 2022

[Del Gaudio Salvatore. Italian-Ukrainian lexicology: a comparative aspect. Del Gaudio Salvatore. Lessicologia dell’ italiano e dell’ ucraino: aspetti comparativi. Kyiv, 2020. 156 p.]
NARRATOLOGICAL STRATEGIES OF UKRAINIAN MAGICAL FOLKLORE
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ivanovska Olena
Published: July 2022

[Parubiy U. Yu. Ukrainian Order-Spell Poetry: Structural-Semantic Features and Poetics of the Genre. A Thesis for a Candidate Degree in Philological Studies. Lviv : Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, 2019. 198 p.]
ENGLISH MANIPULATIVE METACOMMUNICATION MODELING: NEW ANGLES AND TOOLS
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Кorolyov Іgor
Published: July 2022

[Gnezdilova Ya. V. Cognitive and Discourse Models of English Manipulative Metacommunication. A Thesis for Doctor of Sciences Degree in Philology : 10.02.04 – Germanic Languages. Kyiv : Kyiv National Linguistic University, 2021. 502 p.]
TEACHING CLASSICAL LANGUAGES WITH DIRECT METHODS: UKRAINIAN ASPECT
Authors:   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Dorosh Marko , Halytska Tetiana ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
Published: July 2022

The article is dedicated to an overview of the prospects to introduce living (direct, immersive) methods in the teaching of Latin and Ancient Greek in Ukraine. Today, most teachers carry out the educational process using the principle of legere et intellegere (read and understand), while abroad in the second half of the previous century classical languages began to be learned implying living language methods. They include not only reading and translating texts, but also the ability to communicate and write in Latin and Ancient Greek. The presented study was conducted according to three criteria: feasibility, supply, and demand. Regarding the first criterion, the authors analyzed the existing foreign practices and identified the key examples of the involvement of such methods in teaching and independent learning of classical languages. A brief overview of the most popular schools was made and several projects that proved their worth abroad were singled out. Moreover, the current state of language teaching in Ukraine was considered upon the example of a private conversational club, YouTube channel, and a course in a higher education institution. They all combine living language methods with traditional ones. The authors interviewed representatives of each organization about their methodology, specifics of work, and target audience. Particular attention was paid to the place and method of direct classical languages study, especially taking into account the specifics of Ukraine. It was concluded that private institutions are more efficient than public ones. Regarding demand, it was found that the studied languages are becoming increasingly popular with contemporary society, so the potential audience is quite broad. It is also confirmed by the number of participants in researched Ukrainian educational projects. As a result of the study, the authors concluded on the prospects for the introduction of direct or combined methods in teaching Ancient Greek and Latin in the Ukrainian education system.
UKRAINIAN APOCRYPHAL LEGEND IN THE RECORDS OF OLEXANDRA BILOZERSKA-KULISH
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ivanovska Olena , Overchuk Oksana ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Published: July 2022

An apocryphal legend is an original genre of non-fairytale folk prose. It was investigated by M. Kostomarov, V. Myloradovych, A. Svydnytskyi, A. Onyshchuk, P. Kulish, P. Chubynskyi, O. Rozdolskyi, I. Franko etc. Oleksandra Bilozerska-Kulish (Hanna Barvinok) has also made a significant contribution to the study of the apocryphal legend. She recorded folk poetry for half a century in Chernihiv Polissya and Poltava region. Folklore material, collected by herself in different periods, served as the basis of her literary work. Oleksandra Bilozerska-Kulish is considered to be the first Ukrainian woman folklorist. However, the samples of the fairy tales and legends, collected by herself, have not been sufficiently studied yet. At the same time the manuscript material, stored in the archives of Hanna Barvinok (Taras Shevchenko Institute of Literature of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Chernihiv Literary Memorial Museum-Reserve of Mykhailo Kotsiubynskyi), and their array "Folk records of Hanna Barvinok" (1995) shed light on the creative laboratory of the writer-folklorist. The aim of the research is to find unique and widespread in different parts of Ukraine and abroad variants of the apocryphal legend in the little-known records of Oleksandra Bilozerska-Kulish. The object of the article is the apocryphal legends, recorded by Oleksandra Bilozerska-Kulish. The subject of the article is the plot-forming and character features of the apocryphal legends in the records of Oleksandra Bilozerska-Kulish. An attempt to study the author's scientific principle of the reproduction of the "folklore dialect" and the peculiarities of the editorial practice of the folklore material is made in the research. Taking into account previous theoretical developments on the issue of the genesis of the genre, the authors of the article attach the little-known data to the folklore discourse.
SOURCES OF QUOTATIONS FROM DANTE IN SHEVCHENKO'S LETTERS
Authors:   Shevchenko Institute of Literature, National Academy of Science of Ukraine, Boron Oleksandr
Published: July 2022

In his works, Shevchenko repeatedly mentioned the name of the Italian poet of the Renaissance Dante Alighieri (1265–1321), used reminiscences and quotes from his work, which indicates a high level of knowledge of "The Divine Comedy" author's legacy (c. 1308–1321). Until now, it was believed that all such references to the poetry by the famous Italian have long been carefully considered and thoroughly studied. However, a closer examination revealed a lack of details about the sources of Shevchenko's acquaintance with the famous poem. The traditional methods of literary source studies and methods of philological analysis applied in this study made it possible in some cases to bring to light, with a high degree of probability, the translations Shevchenko read and the publications he used, although absolute accuracy cannot be achieved here. The author of the article argues that Shevchenko knew the aphorism from the Fifth song in "The Inferno" used in a letter to Osyp Bodians'kyi dated November 15, 1852, not in Avraam Norov's translation, but in Dmitrii Min's translation published in 1843 in the journal "Moskvitianin". It is still unclear where Shevchenko found a quote from the song XVII in "The Paradiso" he used in a letter to Bronisław Zaleski (in the second half of June 1856). It was possible to discover that the poet knew this aphorism, most likely through Alexander Pushkin's novel "The Queen of Spades" (1833), first published in the popular journal "Biblioteka dlia chteniia" in 1834. As a result, the author rejected as unconvincing a hypothesis offered previously by commentators that Shevchenko knew "The Inferno" in a Russian translation by Elizaveta Kologrivova, published for two years in six installments, which the Ukrainian poet most likely did not know. In addition, her translation did not relieve artistic flawlessness (tercins in the original are reproduced in prose). Most likely, Shevchenko heard a lot about "The Divine Comedy", especially about its first part, and read some fragments available in the periodicals, in particular, as it was proved, in a translation by Dmitrii Min.
ENVIRONMENTAL THREATS: MASS-MEDIA COVERAGE OF NEW CHALLENGES IN GERMAN-LANGUAGE MASS MEDIA
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Materynska Olena
Published: July 2022

This study focuses on the coverage of environmental threats in the German-language media. The methodology of this study is based on the ecolinguistic approach, particularly the achievements of media ecology, identifying the harmonization of the media space as a priority for journalism and a relevant area for linguistic studies. The German-language media focuses on the environmental challenges caused by the war in Ukraine, the threat of imminent climate change, and the COVID-19 pandemic. The effectiveness of their media presentation by the lexical and stylistic means is becoming relevant for linguistic research. The anthropocentric worldview of the human being causes a significant manipulative effect of anthropomorphic metaphor on the reader and helps to promote a conscious attitude to the environment. The distinguished models of metaphor and metonymy, used to increase the emotional plane of the described content, indicate the possibility of their use as a tool for awakening ecolinguistic consciousness. The socio- and psycholinguistic experiment determined the peculiarities of the German-speaking respondents' reception of publications on environmental issues. Representatives of the younger generation (mostly students) were interviewed, which allowed forming an idea of their interest in overcoming ecological problems and finding out popular sources of information about them. The impossibility of an immediate comprehensive expert assessment of the consequences of the war in Ukraine for all ecosystems determines further research into the means of media attention to this issue.
MYTHOLOGICAL CHARACTERS IN THE LATIN POETRY OF THE UKRAINIAN BAROQUE
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Myronova Valentyna , Lastovets Mariia ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Published: July 2022

The article examines the peculiarities of mythological characters in the Latin poetry of the baroque period in Ukraine. This period contributed a lot to intercultural relations between Ukraine and Western Europe and gave a birth to the phenomenon of the baroque Ukrainian poetry, written in Latin language. In the present paper much research has been devoted to the poetic works of Theophan Prokopovych, Grygoriy Vyshnevsky and Ilarion Yaroshevytsky; their poetic texts are found in printed editions ("Elegia paraenetica", "Epinikion", "Elegia Alexii", "Comparatio vitae monasticae", "Descriptiuncula Kijowiae", "Possesoris horum librorum luctuosum vale") and manuscripts ("Iter laureatum", "Cupido seu amor alatus"). The study analyzes the poetry in various genres, such as panegyric, elegy, epigram, lyrical poem. Addressing to the ancient legacy was defined as the sufficient and necessary feature of the baroque style. The article suggests the idea that a poet gives a preference to one or another mythological character in his individual author's interpretation. The analysis of the poetic texts reveals the most productive mythological characters, which can be classified into the following categories: 1) art (Apollo with the Muses, the winged horse Pegasus); 2) martial arts (Mars); 3) celebrations (Bacchus, Hymenaeus); 4) love (Venus, Cupid, Cypride ); 5) natural phenomena (Aurora, Lucifer, Phosphorus, Titan, Zephyrus, Thetis). The research has demonstrated that contamination of the two worldviews was natural for the baroque poet. This contamination was embodied in the bizarre combination of Christian and ancient elements in their literary works. It was traced that Latin poets of the Ukrainian baroque completely followed the literary traditions of the classical theory of poetry, what was marked in the form of the poetic work and its content.
HERACLITIAN DYNAMICS IN THE ANTIGONE AND THE FALLACY OF THE RIGHT OF THE STRONGEST
Authors:   AGM Law Firm, Athens, Pappas John D. , Asimakopoulou Demetra ,   National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Published: July 2022

The endless debates on Sophocles' Antigone reflect different analytical perspectives as to the multiple and concurrent dualities intertwined in the drama, like legality and legitimacy, lawfulness and morality, expediency and tradition, humans and the divine. Still, subjective perspectives notwithstanding, a conceptually and aesthetically prevalent duality in the Antigone pertains to the head-on conflict between (king Creon's) material power and (Antigone's) moral strength: Adult Creon's reasoning for enforcing his deadly kingly edict on adolescent Antigone is well founded with respect to the imperative need to maintain law and order in his dominion, as a necessary condition for reinstituting socio-political stability and ensuring the security and independence of his polis, especially in extreme conditions of civil warfare; nevertheless his aesthetically hubristic exertion of power leads the monarch's own family to self-destruction. In this mythological twist of fate, the Antigone brings to the fore artistically (and barely disputably) the limitations of the so-called right of the strongest, because the strongest is never strong enough to be always the master, unless he transforms strength into right, and obedience into duty.
Role of Career Learning Experiences in Career Decision Making Self Efficacy (CDMSE) and Goal Setting Among Underprepared Community College Students
Authors:   , Garrison Zenobia Moorman , Chavez Jose L
Published: July 2022

There is a dearth of career intervention literature pertaining to underprepared community college students. This student population lacks sufficient college coursework preparation and also often lacks career decision-making self-efficacy (CDMSE), confidence in completing career decision-related tasks. Underprepared students with low CDMSE are typically indecisive, lack clear career goals, and thus struggle to persist in college. This phenomenological qualitative study explored the role of career learning experiences in shaping CDMSE and career goals of eight underprepared students participating in a voluntary career preparation program. Although not a longitudinal study, it captured the participants' lived experience that spanned across many semesters. The study described the participants' efficacy development prior to entering the program, during the seminar, and after seminar. The social cognitive career theory (SCCT) conceptual model was used as the framework to depict how the participants' academic and career interests developed and how their choices transpired and converted to action. The competencies associated with CDMSE development-self appraisal, gathering information, goal selection, goal planning, and problem solving-and the skills associated with these competencies were examined. Efficacy across all five areas were reflected in the narrative, but at varying levels. The behaviors germane to gathering occupational information, goal planning, and goal selection were most prevalent throughout the lived experiences relative to problem solving and self-appraisal. The results derived from the participants' narratives described how varied efficacy-focused activities, modality of delivery, and components of efficacious career intervention furthered skill development. The study also posited academic attitudes and beliefs of the participants, career decidedness, and internal locus of control were contributors to CDMSE development. Moreover, this study also suggested enhanced vocational identity was derived from career learning experiences and that change mindset seemed to be the conduit for heightened self-concept. Mentoring, coaching, and abundant support resources were integral to mitigating perceived barriers, and augmenting goal setting and goal commitment among program participants. The study described the interplay among these various factors in shaping the lived experience of the participants. The lived experience was depicted as efficacy rich and outcome based, varied, iterative, supportive, and transformative. This qualitative study brings to light the intricacies and many challenges that come with supporting CDMSE development and goals among underprepared community college students. Implications for practice and research are offered.
Developing Transient Numerical Schemes for Analysis and Design of Thermal Systems
Authors:   , Gorman Jonathan B. , Najafi Ahmad Raeisi
Published: July 2022

In this thesis, a transient numerical scheme for thermal design optimization is developed. This scheme aims to optimize the channel network of a microvascular composite for the purpose of providing rapid thermal management. Microvascular composites are bio-inspired multi-functional materials that contain an embedded channel network. Specific capabilities are augmented depending on the type of fluid that is used in the vasculature. This study will focus on the use of coolant for heat transfer. Applications of this technology include vehicle battery packaging, hyper-sonic aircraft, and microelectronics cooling. This optimization framework utilizes a transient finite element analysis to obtain a microvascular system's thermal response. A density based topology optimization method is used for optimizing the channel configuration. Because this method is gradient based, a transient sensitivity analysis is derived to supply the design variable gradients to the optimizer. The adjoint sensitivity method is chosen for this task, owing to its accuracy and computational efficiency. Two example optimization problems are solved to demonstrate the capabilities of the framework. Furthermore, an additional application of the transient finite element method is also presented - a transient heat flux calculation. In this method, experimentally obtained data is used to calculate a surface heat flux. An example of this technique is shown.
Neonatal brachial plexus palsy : Early diagnosis and treatment
Authors: Berényi Marianne , Szeredai Márta , Cseh Ágnes
Published: July 2022

The incidence of brachial plexus palsy (BPP) has decreased recently, but the indivi­d­ual’s quality of life is endangered. To provide better chan­ces to BPP neonates and infants, the Department of Developmental Neurology worked out, introduced, and applied a complex early therapy, including nerve point stimulation. After diagnosing the severity of BPP, early intensive and complex therapy should be started. Appro­x­imately after a week or ten days following birth, the slightest form (neurapraxia) normalizes without any intervention, and signs of recovery can be detected around this period. The therapy includes the unipolar nerve point electro-stimulation and the regular application of those elemen­tary sensorimotor patterns, which activate both extremities simultaneously. With the guideline worked out and applied in the Department of Developmental Neurology, full recovery can be achieved in 50% of the patients, and even in the most severe cases (nerve root lesion), functional upper limb usage can be detected with typically developing body-scheme. Immediately starting complex treatment based on early diagnosis alters the outcome of BPP, providing recovery in the majority of cases and enhancing the everyday arm function of those who only partially benefit from the early treatment.
A critical assessment of the implementation of phase change materials in the VCC of refrigerator
Authors: S. DESHMUKH Manish , S. DESHMUKH Dheeraj , P. CHAVHAN Sandip
Published: July 2022

The ultimate heat storage system is an alternative way of improving the heat exchange in the home refrigerator. This research is a systematic analysis of the studies that are being performed with its advantages and limitations. Comments of the researcher on potential improvements in the current work to enhance efficiency are also checked. Key parameters influencing system performance and key issues related to effective system integration are discussed here. PCM integration with the standard setup is restricted by the use of low-temperature PCMs, which is why PCM analysis with Nano-particle additives can be performed. Most experiments are limited to a hot wall form only, the investigation of a PCM application for another form of the condenser is subject to further work. Besides, a combination of two thermal enhancement methods, such as LSHX and PCM, can be used to test the performance.