bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
LINGUISTIC MEANS OF ARTISTIC EXPRESSION IN TRANSCULTURAL PROSE OF FINLAND PART 2
Authors: Bratchikova Nadezhda
Published: June 2023

The article is a continuation of the analysis of the peculiarities of transcultural prose writing in Finland (part 1). In the previous article, the concept of transcultural literature was considered and alliteration as an artistic and expressive means was analyzed. The purpose of this article is to identify and describe the stylistic features of the novel. The subject of the study are metaphors, allusions, repetitions, some syntactic means, namely the preferred use of homogeneous subordination, even though homogeneous adjuncts are connected by means of syndetic or asyndetic coordination. This way of connecting subordinate clauses gives the text a lilt and rhythm. The article examines cultural phenomena and facts, episodes significant for the lyrical subject. They do not always have a universal character; they may even seem deformed from the point of view of a huge cultural community. Transculturality in the work is manifested at the points of intersection of cultures, when the heroine compares the traditions, behavior, lifestyle of Egyptians and Finns. ElRamly uses color vocabulary because of its high communicative potential. Color nominations act as a means of conveying emotions, emotional experiences of the character. They are an integral part of the individual author’s picture of the world. The methodological basis of the research is a transnational approach to cultural phenomena. The main research methods are the method of motivic analysis, the method of intertextual analysis, the method of linguistic description of specific linguistic facts.
The management of sudden sensorineural hearing loss during COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Rozbicki Paweł , Usowski Jacek , Siewiera Jacek , Jurkiewicz Dariusz
Published: June 2023

INTRODUCTIONThe COVID-19 pandemic constituted a significant challenge for healthcare systems. Epidemiological restrictions led to deferral of healthcare and influenced the variety of symptoms reported by patients suffering from Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss.AIMThe aim of the study was to compare the duration of treatment implementation and symptoms reported by patients suffering from SSNHL before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.MATERIALS AND METHODSPatients admitted to the Military Institute of Medicine National Research Institute for SSNHL treatment were included in a survey conducted between 01.10.2021 31.12.2021. Questions on symptoms reported, chronic conditions, timeframe between first symptoms and implementation of pharmacotherapy, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy were included in the survey. The results were compared with data obtained by the Team between 01.2017 12.2019.RESULTS34 patients (19 females, 15 males) of the average age of 46.3 who participated in the survey indicated a significantly delayed implementation of pharmacotherapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy in comparison to population from before the pandemic (12.08 vs. 5.41 [days]; 17.5 vs. 8.29 [days]). The survey also showed differences in the number of symptoms reported.DISCUSSIONThe differences in time of implementation of SSNHL treatment could have been related to pandemic restrictions which contributed to longer queueing for health benefits and fear of contact with health service. Differences in symptomatology point towards SARS-CoV-2 as a pathogenetic factor of SSNHL.CONCLUSIONSThe COVID-19 pandemic significantly influenced the treatment of Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss. The study demonstrated a diverse symptomatology of SSNHL before and during the pandemic.
Robot-assisted cochlear implantation via a modified pericanal approach
Authors: Gawęcki Wojciech , Balcerowiak Andrzej , Podlawska Paulina , Szyfter Witold , Wierzbicka Małgorzata
Published: June 2023

Purpose: The aim of this study was to present the robot-assisted cochlear implantation via a modified pericanal approach was performed. Case presentation: The patient, a 63 y.o male, had passed the typical procedure of qualifying for a cochlear implant at our center. However the preoperative CT of the temporal bone showed very anterior position of the sigmoid sinus and very low position of the middle fossa dura in the right ear qualified for cochlear implantation. For this reason, the pericanal approach described by Husler was chosen. The surgery was performed with the use of surgical robot - the RobOtol (Collin, Bagneux, France) and the approach was slightly modified. The whole procedure was described in details in the manuscript. Postoperative CT of the temporal bone confirmed the proper intracochlear position of the electrode array. Both surgery and healing were uneventful. Conclusions: The RobOtol surgical robot allows for the correct and safe insertion of the cochlear implant electrode in patients with unusual anatomical conditions and approach to the cochlea.
CAN IT BE EFFECTIVELY COUNTERACTED DISMISSALS OF EMPLOYEES DURING THE CRISIS? EUROPEAN EXPERIENCES
Authors: Wiśniewski Zenon
Published: June 2023

In the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, short-time work has once again proven to be an effective instrument to stabilise employment. Despite considerable differences in the institutional design and logic of short-time work schemes, the rapid deployment and high take-up of short-time work benefits was a high priority in all European countries. The paper describes significant changes in the short-time work programme design since March 2020, the role played by short-time work scheme during the crisis and discusses possible effects against the background of former empirical findings.
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING, CLASSROOM TRAINING OR WAGE SUBSIDIES WHAT IS MORE EFFECTIVE FOR UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE? EVALUATION OF ACTIVE LABOUR MARKET POLICIES AT THE LOCAL LEVEL
Authors: Madoń Karol , Magda Iga , Pelczyńska Marta , Rozszczypała Agata , Smoter Mateusz
Published: June 2023

We analyse the medium-term relative effectiveness of three active labour market policies (ALMP): on-the-job training, classroom training, and wage subsidies offered to the unemployed in Mielec county between 2016 and 2019. We use administrative data (Syriusz, ZUS) and a counterfactual approach (propensity score matching). We show that wage subsidy is more effective than on-the-job training. Participation in wage subsidy instead of on-the-job training increases the probability of employment by about 10 p.p. two years after the start of the ALMP. Classroom training is less effective than on-the-job training in the short run but more effective in the long run. Participating in classroom training instead of on-the-job training increases the probability of employment by about 7 p.p. two years after the start of the ALMP.
ZAGLDAJC DAROWANEMU KONIOWI W ZBY: BADANIE PODEJMOWANYCH PRZEZ PRACODAWCW DZIAA WSPIERAJCYCH MIGRANTW W MIEJSCU PRACY
Authors: Woźniak Marcin , Szelest-Szumilas Olena
Published: June 2023

In the last years the population of Poland has grown significantly because of the massive migration inflow, mainly from Ukraine. The newcomers have arrived in Poland for better living conditions, better prospects for their families or just to flee from the war. The common denominator of these motives is the need for integration, mainly on the labour market. However, when it comes to integration policy, the labour market remains one of the most neglected areas. The measures taken were limited to providing basic access to public services and general support tools. Owing to the lack of a systematic approach, employers often take initiative and decide individually to provide such support. Our study aims at identifying and assessing the scope of the activities undertaken to support migrant workers in the workplace, on the basis of quantitative research conducted among the employers. In the paper, we apply descriptive statistics and correlation analysis to explore the relationship between developing initiatives supporting migrants in enterprises and a number of typical features of selected companies
CONTRIBUTOS DA DOCÊNCIA POÉTICA E DAS TECNOLOGIAS DIGITAIS PARA AULAS DE PORTUGUÊS LÍNGUA DE HERANÇA
Authors: Oliveira Lucas Sávio Freire da Silva , Dorneles Rita Maria de Albuquerque , Ferreira Elizabeth Neves
Published: June 2023

Pretendeu-se, com este artigo, analisar uma estratégia de ensino aplicada em uma turma de Português como Língua de Herança (MELO-PFEIFER, 2018; RINGHOFER & BOLACIO, 2020) da Associação Raízes para a Língua e a Cultura Brasileira, em Genebra, na Suíça. Essencialmente, foram destacados os contributos que as Tecnologias Digitais (TD) (BELUSSO & PERUCHIN, 2018) e a condução da proposta sob o pressuposto de uma Docência Poética (CORAZZA, 2019) equacionaram para o processo, que culminou com a produção de uma revista digital, intitulada ‘Super Raízes – Vol.1’. O projeto realizou-se em 9 aulas, com duração de 2 horas cada, totalizando 18 horas de trabalho. A metodologia aplicada para este trabalho é enquadrada em um paradigma interpretativo de natureza qualitativa (COUTINHO, 2018; DENZIN & LINCOLN, 2018), numa abordagem de Estudo de Caso (RIOS, 2021; YIN, 2001), com características etnográficas (COSTA et al., 2018; LÓPEZ, 1999). Os resultados apontam para o estímulo à motivação dos estudantes no envolvimento das aulas, com destaque ao acréscimo das TD no processo de ensino-aprendizagem e ao resgate de uma docência que sonha.
CAMINHOS PERCORRIDOS PELA CATEGORIA “BLOCO TRADICIONAL DO MARANHÃO” NO CARNAVAL LUDOVICENSE
Authors: Moreira Neto Euclides
Published: June 2023

Este artigo apresenta uma narrativa que descreve como surgiram os grupos de Blocos Tradicionais do Maranhão (BTMs) na ilha de São Luís, que abrange quatro municípios, na atualidade, área considerada região metropolitana da capital maranhense. Tenta-se conceituar essa manifestação cultural do ciclo carnavalesco, apresentando como ela foi hibridizada e naturalizada pelo povo urbano e periférico da referida região, pois surgiu entre as famílias ricas e abastadas da cidade. Nessa perspectiva, discutem-se conceitos de cultura popular, tradição e como se adequaram os grupos culturais do campo carnavalesco.
12 ANOS TRANSFORMANDO TERRITÓRIOS: O IMPACTO DA ECONOMIA SOLIDÁRIA E AGROECOLOGIA NOS ASSENTAMENTOS DA REFORMA AGRÁRIA DO MUNICÍPIO DE CAMPOS DOS GOYTACAZES
Authors: da Silva Rita de Kássia Guarnier , Ambrozio Stêner Romanel , Portela Nilza Franco , da Cruz Derivaldo Pureza , Gravina Geraldo de Amaral
Published: June 2023

O presente estudo trouxe como propostas um conjunto análises e relatos das experiências vivenciadas a partir das ações voltadas para formação, capacitação, assessoria técnica e organização de redes agroecológicas empregadas pela Incubadora Tecnológica de Empreendimentos Populares da Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro (ITEP/UENF) via projetos de extensão e pelo Fórum de Economia Solidária de Campos dos Goytacazes ao longo de 12 anos de atuação nos assentamentos da reforma agrária do município de Campos do Goytacazes na Região Norte Fluminense do estado do Rio de Janeiro. Dentre os impactos alcançados durante o processo de incubação desses territórios, destacam-se a conquista dos diversos espaços de comercialização dentro do município, a rearticulação da produção agrícola dentro dos assentamentos, acesso ao crédito justo e solidários, cursos de capacitação em agroecologia com certificação que promoveram a transição agroecológica dentro das propriedades rurais.
UMA INICIATIVA DE ENSINO E EXTENSÃO EM PROL DA SAÚDE COLETIVA NO AMAZONAS: RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA
Authors: Albuquerque Camila Freire , Germano Sibele Naiara Ferreira , dos Santos Lucas Guimarães , De Assis João Victor Matos , Dos Santos Raquel Sampaio Amazonas , Vizzoni Vinícius Jacquiminuth , de Oliveira Marcos Aurelio Gomes , Zanoni Rodrigo Daniel
Published: June 2023

Este artigo teve como objetivo descrever as atividades desenvolvidas por uma liga acadêmica de saúde coletiva durante atividades de ensino, pesquisa e extensão. As atividades foram desenvolvidas de 10 de junho 2022 a 10 de maio 2023, pela Liga Acadêmica de Saúde Coletiva do Amazonas (LASCAM), a partir de um cronograma que envolve o aprofundamento das demandas regionais da população urbana, indígena, ribeirinha e quilombola, dando destaque para a educação, prevenção da saúde geral e qualidade de vida. As práticas realizadas pelos ligantes envolviam tanto a comunidade acadêmica quando a população geral, de forma online e presencial, sempre supervisionados e orientados, com a participação de pesquisadores voluntários e docentes colaboradores. Ao final do período de atividades, foi possível perceber a singularidade dos assuntos ministrados e a necessidade de incentivo a programas semelhantes como meio eficaz no desenvolver acadêmico, promovendo a busca pela resolução de problemas com a comunidade e a criação de um pensamento crítico-científico, subsidiando conhecimentos necessários à prevenção, diagnósticos e tratamento de endemias amazônicas e doenças locais.
A VIOLÊNCIA OBSTÉTRICA E SUAS REPERCUSSÕES SOBRE A MULHER, FILHO(S) E FAMÍLIA
Authors: Foro Carla Gabrielle Ferreira , Caldas Marcus Tulio
Published: June 2023

Para a mulher e a família a gestação é um momento muito importante, planejado ou não vem rodeado de expectativas e emoções. Os acontecimentos durante o pré-natal, o parto e pós-parto podem alterar significativamente a vida da mulher e suas relações familiares. O objetivo geral do presente trabalho foi: Compreender a experiência de mulheres que sofreram violência obstétrica e como objetivos específicos: Estudar as consequências da violência obstétrica sobre a experiência da maternidade e investigar as relações com o filho (s) e a família em mulheres que sofreram violência obstétrica. O método da pesquisa se caracterizou como um estudo transversal, retrospectivo, descritivo de natureza qualitativa. O plano de trabalho foi desenvolvido em uma perspectiva fenomenológica descritiva. Foram entrevistadas 20 mulheres com idade entre 19 e 36 anos, 19 foram atendidas no serviço publico e 1 no privado. A via de parto de 12 mulheres foi vaginal e de 8 cesárea. A maioria das mulheres, 95% acreditavam ter sofrido violência obstétrica, apesar da afirmação de que somente 30% sabia do que se tratava antes do ocorrido. Isso demostra o desconhecimento da mulher em relação aos seus direitos sexuais e reprodutivos. Os relatos de tristeza, constrangimento e desamparo foram frequentes. Sobre ter filhos novamente 55% disseram não, sentiram medo ou ansiedade que isso ocorresse novamente, 75%. É possível observar que a violência obstétrica pode afetar as mulheres em diversas esferas da vida, não somente no momento do parto, mas podendo acarretar sequelas e danos a vida familiar e reprodutiva da mulher, gerando sentimento de impotência, de tristeza, de medo, desconfiança e dificuldade na consolidação do vínculo com o médico, isso demostra a necessidade de inserir e discutir o tema na formação acadêmica dos profissionais de saúde. As queixas de demora no atendimento, desrespeito a dor física, desrespeito a dor emocional do paciente, agressões e xingamentos relatados nas entrevistas também mostra a necessidade de discutir o tema no meio acadêmico, e incluir no pré-natal práticas que visem informar as mulheres sobre seus direitos durante a gestação, parto e pós-parto.
PENGARUH PRODUK DOMESTIK BRUTO, SUKU BUNGA SBI, INFLASI, JUMLAH UANG BEREDAR, NILAI HARGA MINYAK MENTAH DAN NILAI KURS RUPIAH TERHADAP JUMLAH KREDIT PADA BANK RAKYAT INDONESIA (PERSERO) Tbk. PERIODE TAHUN 2012 – 2016
Authors: Selly Dwi Putrijayanti  , Euphrasia Susy Suhendra
Published: June 2023

: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui analisis pengaruh produk domestik bruto, suku bunga SBI, inflasi, jumlah uang beredar, nilai kurs rupiah dan nilai harga minyak mentah terhadap jumlah kredit pada Bank Rakyat Indonesia (persero) tbk. periode tahun 2012 – 2016. Objek penelitian adalah Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk dari tahun 2012 – 2016.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara parsial PDB dan nilai harga minyak mentah berpengaruh yang signifikan terhadap jumlah kredit BRI. Dibutuhkan koordinasi antara BI dan perbankan dalam penurunan suku bunga bank dan menghindari segala bentuk kebijakan yang bersifat kontradiktif. Kebijakan fiskal perlu dikomplemen dengan minimisasi risiko dunia usaha sehingga dapat meningkatkan permintaan terhadap kredit. Namun secara simultan variabel PDB, suku bunga SBI, inflasi, jumlah uang beredar, nilai kurs rupiah dan nilai harga minyak mentah memengaruhi jumlah kredit BRI. Kenyataan ini didukung oleh fakta empiris dimana variabel tersebut dinilai kondusif yang ditunjukkan oleh tingkat inflasi yang relatif rendah, suku bunga SBI mengalami penurunan, terjadi nilai kurs rupiah mengalami pergerakan depresiasi cukup lemah dan jumlah uang beredar/ M2 secara  terkendali di masyarakat.
The importance of the English language training in higher military educational institutions
Authors:   Mılıtary ınstıtute named after Heydar Alıyev, Mammadova M.F.
Published: June 2023

In the period of the successful development of Azerbaijan's comprehensive relations with the countries of the world, the problem of studying foreign languages, which play a leading role in the modern world, and primarily English, which is globally recognized as the main language of communication, has become of particular importance. Today, as in all other fields in Azerbaijan, serious reforms are carried out in the field of Education. As is known, the Azerbaijani education system integrates into the European education system. However, despite the significant reforms carried out, a number of problems are still awaiting their solution. The most important of these problems is the training of Foreign Language teachers who meet the requirements of the day in the era of globalization.
Various Paradigms in Islamic Educational Thought: Fundamentalism, Modernism, and Liberalism
Authors: Eka Firmansyah  , Tobroni  , Muhamad
Published: June 2023

Substantially, Islamic education contains meaning and purpose. According to Muljono Damopolii, the purpose of Islamic education has a significant contribution in giving birth to various types of education, such as military education, teacher education, Islamic education, and so on. Paradigms are oriented to basic meanings, perspectives on things, and the ability to create descriptions that drive change. This research was conducted with a library approach. Researchers collect articles related to various paradigms in Islamic education thinking. With that, it was found that the discussion about the Islamic education paradigm means linking it to the present context. Before discussing further the paradigm of Islamic education, the author should describe the meaning of the paradigm. The paradigm means (1) Cases used as samples or examples, (2) an Outline of basic concepts and postulations that become references in the research process, (3) Models in scientific theory, (4) Groups of thought systems, thinking frameworks, a link lists all the formations of a word showing the word's conjugation and declension. According to Mahmud, the paradigm is (1) a way of looking at something, (2) a model, pattern, or ideal. From these models, various phenomena are viewed and explained, (3) Total theoretical and methodological premises that define and describe a concrete scientific study.
Induction of Resistance by Organic and Micro Nutrients against Bhendi Shoot and Fruit Borer Earias vittella Fab.
Authors: Arulselvan N. , Muthukumaran N.
Published: June 2023

Bhendi Abelmoschus esculentus L. (Moench), is an economically and largely cultivated vegetable crop in India. Bhendi is susceptible to the attack of various insects from seedling to fruiting stage. Bhendi shoot and fruit borer, E. vittella is most serious pests which cause direct damage to tender shoots and fruits. The present study was undertaken to analyses the role of organic and micro nutrients in enhancing insect resistance in the selected bhendi accessions. With regard to the influence of organic nutrients on the feeding preference of E. vittella, plants supplied with vermicompost was less preferred. With regard to the influence of micronutrients on resistance in bhendi accessions, manganese applied plants recorded the minimum damage caused by E. vittella larvae in fruit feeding preference tests. The data these obtained by various experiments conducted were statistically using factorial randomized block design (FRBD).
Faktor–Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak Pribadi di Kota Yogyakarta
Authors: Irmayani Irmayani , Rigel Nurul Fathah
Published: June 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemahaman, sanksi, kesadaran diri dan tingkat pendidikan terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak pribadi di Kota Yogyakarta. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa kuisioner. Populasi pada penelitian ini adalah wajib pajak pribadi yang terdaftar di KPP Pratama Yogyakarta. Sampel yang digunakan berjumlah 100 responden dengan metode pengambilan sampel purposive sampling. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa pemahaman berpengaruh positif terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak pribadi di Kota Yogyakarta, sanksi tidak berpengaruh terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak pribadi di Kota Yogyarakrta, kesadaran diri tidak berpengaruh terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak pribadi di Kota Yogyarakrta dan tingkat pendidikan tidak berpengaruh terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak pribadi di Kota Yogyakarta.
Risk factors determination of enterprise external and internal environment during project implementation
Authors: Shtal Tatyana , Pliekhanova Tetiana , Kravets Kyrylo , Ohiienko Nataliia
Published: June 2023

A significant part of new enterprises of various forms of ownership and in different sectors of the economy ceases to exist within the first five years. This tendency to close enterprises indicates the need for strategic planning of enterprise development and the implementation of a risk factor identification, evaluation, and management process in the strategic management of enterprise development. The purpose of the research is to develop a methodological approach that would allow identifying the risk factors that may have the greatest impact at each life cycle stage of analysed project. To achieve the goal set within the framework of the research, structural and logical analysis, methods of systematisation, generalisation, scientific abstraction and hierarchy analysis were used. The article proposes methodological approach to determining the risk factors of enterprise external and internal environment, which makes it possible to identify the risk factors that have the greatest impact at each stage of the project life cycle. Mathematical models have been obtained which allow for the identification of those risk factors that can have the most negative impact (both in terms of frequency of occurrence and potential losses), which will enable the enterprise to increase the efficiency of managing these risks at all stages of project implementation. The impact of risk factors has been assessed in conditions of incomplete certainty and lack of sufficient statistical information. The practical significance of the results obtained lies in the possibility of increasing the efficiency of using available resources in risk management processes. The proposed methodological approach can be used to assess the impact of project risks in a certain industry, which will increase the accuracy of the results obtained
Virtual Screening-based Molecular Analysis of Marine Bioactive Molecules as Inhibitors for Janus Kinase 3
Authors: Ahmed Emad A. , Abdelsalam Salaheldin A.
Published: June 2023

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic autoimmune disorder, can cause joint deformity and disability. The Janus kinases (JAKs), intracellular tyrosine kinases family (includes JAK1, JAK2, and JAK3), play an essential role in the signaling of various cytokines and are implicated in the pathogenesis of inflammatory diseases, including RA. Consequently, JAKs have attracted significant attention in recent years as therapeutic targets of RA. In the current study, we explored the role of a set of biomolecules from marine sources that could be used as specific inhibitors of JAKs and treat arthritis. The binding affinity of these molecules including astaxanthin (ATX), fucoxanthin (FX), fuscoside E (FsE), fucosterol (Fs), and phlorofucofuroeckol (PFFE) JAK3 has been analyzed. In addition, the details of relative structural interactions have been compared to those of the recently Food and Drug Administration-approved inhibitor, tofacitinib. Interestingly, some of these marine biomolecules showed a higher binding energy (b.e.) and specific binding to JAK3 active/potential sites when compared to the approved inhibitors. For instance, FsE binds to two key regulator residues of JAK3 required for its activity and for inhibitor stability, CYS909 and LYS905, with higher b.e. (-9.6) than the approved inhibitors. Thus, FsE may have a potential inhibitory action on JAKs and especially on JAK3. Additionally, PFFE can bind to several kinase critical regulators of JAK3 and the b.e. may reach -10.7. Based on the evaluation of oral availability, drug-likeness, pharmacokinetics, and medicinal chemistry friendliness, FsE seems to be the most appropriate potential inhibitor for JAK3.
Promosi Kesehatan Tentang Covid-19, Pencegahan Dan Penanganan Hipertensi Pada Lansia
Authors: Bahtiar Heri , Ariyanti Maelina , Supriyadi Supriyadi
Published: June 2023

Human Development Index has three elements, they are health, education attained and standard of living or often called the economy. Knowledge regarding the prevention and handling of COVID-19 and Hypertension in Elderly needs to be disseminated to reduce the number of COVID-19 cases considering the spread of this virus between humans and humans. The incidence of hypertension was also quite a lot and major cause of degenerative disease. The incidence of COVID-19 in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Province has also experienced a significant increase since the announcement of the first positive cases on March 24, 2020. On April 21, 2020, there were 108 cases, with 11 recovered and 4 people. die. The number of COVID-19 sufferers in Mataram was 43 cases, while hypertension cases in Mataram, especially in Pondok Perasi, were 41 people.      Health education need to be attention for society regarding the prevention and control the spread of COVID-19 and Hypertension increases knowledge and urges the public to suppress the chain of spread of the Corona Virus which can cause COVID-19 and prevent recurrence of hypertension in the elderly. The target of this public service was the Community in the Bintaro Ampenan, Mataram, the aim of this public service was to providing the understanding of community about counseling on the prevention of covid-19, washing hands properly, and providing materials for the prevention of covid-19 transmission by distributing free masks and counseling on hypertension. These activities have been carried out well. The response from residents was very good and they hoped that similar activities were carried out regularly
UQE-3D: a usability evaluation method of 3D user interfaces for the elderly
Authors: Postal Manoela Rogofski Brum , Daroit Luciane , Rieder Rafael
Published: June 2023

Health professionals could use 3D user interfaces to support elderly rehabilitation, offering fun and engagement during physical and cognitive activities. The evaluation of these immersive applications needs instruments designed for the specific context. This study presents and validates a new usability evaluation method for 3D user interfaces for the elderly. We developed the UQE-3D questionnaire from previous studies keeping in mind the 3D aspects and technological language suitable for the target public. To apply it, we used a protocol considering a demographic questionnaire, the Mini-Mental State Exam, the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale, the SUS Scale, the UQE-3D, and a structured interview. We also executed an experiment considering a heterogeneous group with 30 subjects (60+ years), where seven participants were institutionalized elderly. UQE-3D presented good results showing a mean score of 82.60 (range 1-100). UQE-3D and SUS scores did not show a statistically significant difference, highlighting the UQE-3D to be sufficient and effective in identifying the usability issues seen in the assessment of 3D user interfaces for the elderly. The method has the potential to evaluate and ensure the quality of 3D context-specific applications, considering appropriate terminology and contributing to the development of technologies fitting for the elderly.
Use of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Monitors to Assess Ventilation Effectiveness in Schools
Authors: Ackley Aniebietabasi , Donn Michael , Thomas Geoff , Enegbuma Wallace , Chowdhury Shuva
Published: June 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of good ventilation in mitigating the transmission of airborne virus particles. In many countries, CO2 monitors have been mandated for use in indoor spaces to inform good ventilation practices. However, there is limited guidance on the use of CO2 monitors to assess ventilation performance in large groups of buildings. In occupied classrooms, locating multiple monitors to collate reliable environmental data can be a difficult task because of the functions and usage of the space. This study used observations and physical measurements of CO2 in three real-world naturally ventilated classrooms, in three primary schools to assess whether the use of a single CO2 monitor, in one location could predict the room ventilation performance. The results indicate that for naturally ventilated classrooms, a single CO2 monitor placed at head height (about 1.5 m) on a vertical wall, away from windows, doors, or air supply, and not directly under the breathing zone of occupants can be used to express the ventilation performance of classrooms. This study provides a systematic method for monitoring CO2 to direct ventilation intervention programmes for large groups of school buildings.
Hardcore Brownfield Sites: The Case of the Chemicals and Fertilizers Factory (Lipasmata) in Drapetsona, Piraeus, Greece
Authors: Tousi Evgenia , Abigail Chernila , Giatra Pantochara , Georgopoulou Christina , Gania Maria , Mpalta Eleni , Kapranou Konstantina , Kotsianou Nataly , Tsimpidi Stavroula
Published: June 2023

The paper presents the main findings of research focusing on hardcore brownfield sites in the post-industrial area of Drapetsona along Piraeus Port in Greece. The research took place from March 2022 to May 2022. The selected case study includes a derelict site of 640.000 m2 including both buildings and vacant land. Given the opening up of the economy of Piraeus to foreign investors, authors explore the potential of the site in the era of globalization with the view to put in the forefront community’s outlook. Research includes literature review and field work. It is important to mention that this research provides original material for an issue that is not fully covered in existing literature; the contemporary situation of the former Chemicals and Fertilizers Factory in Drapetsona, focusing on key-obstacles and positive attributes.   Field work includes quantitative and qualitative methods as well as direct observations. Authors used SPSS statistical software to process the selected data. Authors have also organized a workshop together with members of the local community (1st Technical High School EPAL Drapetsonas) to understand residents’ perspective on hardcore brownfield redevelopment. Findings from the workshop are presented in combination with quantitative data and results from direct observations. The paper concludes with recommendations for future application.
The Role of University Campus Locations in the City Urban Growth: the Case of German Jordanian University in Madaba
Authors: Alzouby Ahmad M. , Talalqa Eman R.
Published: June 2023

Although there are many studies related to Madaba at an urban scale, there is no study for the examination of the relationship between university campus locations at the edges and the urban growth of Madaba in Jordan. This study is the first study investigating the impact of university campuses on the urban growth of Madaba, including a set of critical urban issues involved in the development of the city of Madaba. Due to the rapid urban sprawl of Madaba city, there is an increase in population flow towards the outer suburb of the city which includes the university campus and inequity in the distribution of services in these areas. This increases the urban intensification in the city suburbs and the surrounding areas without preserving and reservation of land uses and urban activities. However, urban changes appeared at the city's edges, which helped to form new urban areas close to the university campuses. These changes gave an opportunity to attract new activities due to the existence of university campuses, which affect the urban growth of the city. Therefore, this study aims to identify the role of university campuses localized at the city edges in developing city urban growth. It focused on investigating the relationship between the university campus locations and the urban growth of the cities. This research depends on the quantitative method. The quantitative method employs statistical data analysis using GIS and a questionnaire survey. The study concludes with a series of recommendations for future decision-makers to overcome the main problems facing the urban growth of the city including university campus localizing at the edges. The study shows that the land uses in the surrounding context of the university campus changed significantly, where it could be concluded that residential (48.88% to 79.16%), commercial (3.03% to 9.56%), and service (3.28% to 5.42%) increased at the expense of agricultural use (36.13% to 4.02%). According to this change, it can be noted that there is a slight increase in the built-up areas, which was 3.30% in 1990 then became 8.30% in 2020. The outcome of this study contributes to improving the decisions made by the parties involved in urban development in Jordan when developing the surrounding context of the university campus located at the city edges.
An Assessment of the Walkability of Square Corridors in Developing Countries: A Case Study of Saadatabad, Tehran, Iran
Authors: Ehsani Oskooie Seyede Farzaneh , Norouzi Samira
Published: June 2023

Walkability is an interdisciplinary concept that is increasingly attracting researchers worldwide. With the advances in transportation technology and the resultant development of automobile-oriented cities, many urban areas have degraded significantly. In many developing countries like Iran, pedestrians often fail to meet international standards in terms of the level of service and spatial attributes. Tehran, the capital of Iran, is among the most polluted cities in the world, primarily because of its heavy vehicular traffic. Nonetheless, limited measures were taken to enhance the quality of pedestrian areas that would stimulate individuals to walk, that is, a green mode of transport. This novel approach is significant for increasing public awareness of the concept of walkability and addressing some issues to the city officials. This study assesses the quality of corridors of two squares in the Saadatabad district. The research methodology involves the combination of an agency policy survey, field observations using the objective method, and subjective analysis, including the direct interviews and the questionnaires filled in the sites. Data is collected using the Global Walkability Index (GWI), which provides a step-by-step guideline for data collection. The walkability score resulting from the objective analysis turned out to be 54, indicating a moderate walkability level, which was consistent with the convenience level, 2 out of 5, derived from the pilot study. Ultimately, the article offers some solutions regarding the identified shortcomings of the selected sites, which also apply to other areas.
Re-exploring Vernacular Architecture from The Lens of Regenerative Thinking: A Case Study Gharb Sohail Village in Egypt
Authors: Ahmed Nadia
Published: June 2023

Vernacular architecture has always been a source of inspiration for architects worldwide. It has offered meaningful solutions to many contemporary global challenges. On the other hand, the notion of sustainability is undergoing a paradigm shift towards regenerative sustainability, which has gained considerable interest in the last decade among academics, architects, and building professionals due to its holistic, integrated, and creative approach to real-world sustainability practices. Accordingly, the study attempts to answer the question of how far vernacular architecture has applied regenerative sustainability principles. So, the research aims to investigate the manifestations of regenerative thinking within the selected case study, focusing on the principle of whole-systems design integration. The research adopted a qualitative methodology that began with a thorough literature review to explore the distinction between regenerative sustainability and the conventional concept. In the analytical part, Gharb Sohail village was selected as a case study of vernacular architecture in Egypt to be analyzed from the perspective of regenerative sustainability. The findings revealed that vernacular architecture applied regenerative thinking significantly through its integration with the entire system because it is created by and for the context in which it is built and is considered a part of the ecosystem. The study makes a profound contribution by deeply exploring regenerative sustainability applications within the built environment and by offering affordable design techniques that help architects and urban planners, particularly in developing countries, create a resilient and regenerative built environment while conserving their cultural, social, and economic particularities.
Vernacular Residential Architecture in the Context of Sustainability – Case Study of Svrzo's House Complex
Authors: Martinovic Sandra , Zecevic Nurin , Salihbegović Amira
Published: June 2023

This paper analyses the presence of sustainable elements in one of the most representative surviving examples of vernacular residential architecture from the Ottoman period, located in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The focus is on the significance of vernacular architectural elements, which can serve as an inspiration for contemporary building design in the context of sustainability. Two main aspects need to be considered: respecting the inter-relationship between humans, nature, climate, and local surroundings, and adaptation of design to the time in which it was created. Svrzo’s house complex, as National Monument, is chosen as a case study, and detailed survey was conducted regarding the presence of sustainable design principles i.e., building form, use of local materials, orientation, adaptation to local climate and topography, passive cooling and natural-induced ventilation, water, and vegetation. A traditional architectural treasure – a functional, simple, and aesthetically valuable concept, shows that ambient requirements were met with minimal energy consumption and material waste from construction to consumption, achieving a responsible ethical attitude towards the environment. The analysis also includes an evaluation of energy efficiency aspects, by comparing the actual heat transmission values of the building elements with the allowable heat transmission values, prescribed by regulation. The actual average heat transmission values are higher which indicates that although the positive impacts of using natural local materials are wide, in terms of enhancing thermal properties, these sustainability features alone are not sufficient to prevent heat losses without proper thermal insulation.
»Fremd im eigenen Land«: Die Realität der weißen Evangelikalen in den USA und wie sie den rechten Flügel des Populismus prägt
Authors: Pally Marcia
Published: June 2023

Dieser Artikel befasst sich mit der Weltanschauung, den Motiven und der aktuellen politischen Einstellung weißer Amerikaner aus der Mittelschicht und der Arbeiterklasse, die der populistischen Rechten in den USA zuzurechnen sind, speziell mit der bedeutenden Untergruppe der weißen Evangelikalen. Deren Politik wird weder allein vom Autoritarismus noch von der Abtreibungsfrage bestimmt, sondern vielmehr wie in anderen Gruppen auch von verschiedenen Faktoren, die nur zum Teil religiöser Natur sind. Der Aufsatz beschreibt, was den Rechtspopulismus für die weißen Evangelikalen – basierend auf ihrer religiösen und politischen Geschichte sowie ihrer gegenwärtigen Situation – als beste politische Strategie erscheinen lässt. Er beginnt mit einer Minimaldefinition von Populismus und skizziert die jeweilige Position der weißen Evangelikalen auf jedem Schritt dieser Definition.
Automatisierte Erkennung von Standardisierung und Variation in juristischen Texten
Authors: Josi Frieda
Published: June 2023

This paper describes a method developed for the automated analysis of legal documents. The technical procedure is based on proven methods from computational linguistics and machine learning. The motivation underlying this work is the improvement of support systems for legal text production and the development of an automated approach in the approval process of legal writings e.g. contracts. The procedure for automated text analysis is intended to contribute to a time reduction of the process and to the improvement of quality in the approval procedure.
Decentralized Finance Unmasked
Authors: Bergt Josef
Published: June 2023

Decentralized finance (DeFi) is a form of finance without central financial intermediaries. This handbook explores the interplay of behavioral finance and public policy in the emerging field of decentralized finance. The work explaines the underlying mechanisms in a nutshell from a social science, economics and legal perspective investigates DeFi's potential impact on financial systems and the risks involved, including smart contract vulnerabilities and trust mechanisms. provides insights into financial decision-making processes in DeFi offers suggestions to enhance regulatory frameworks.
C- AND Sr-ISOTOPE CHEMOSTRATIGRAPHY OF THE UPPER PROTEROZOIC – LOWER CAMBRIAN TRANSITIONAL DEPOSITS IN THE LENA-ANABAR TROUGH (NORTHEASTERN SIBERIAN PLATFORM)
Authors: Kochnev B. B. , Pokrovsky B. G. , Kuznetsov A. B.
Published: June 2023

Studies have been made of the carbon and strontium isotope composition in carbonate sediments of the Khorbusuonka group and Kessyusa formation corresponding to the Upper Vendian in deep Khastakhskaya-930 and Burskaya-341-0 boreholes at the northeastern margin of the Siberian Platform. The maximum δ13С values in carbonates of the Turkut and Kessyusa formations in the Khastakhskaya-930 borehole are +7.0...+7.4 %, while the minimum 87Sr/86Sr ratios are as low as 0.7079. Such isotope-geochemical characteristics suggest that these formations are younger (Tommotian) or older (early Vendian) than it was supposed and allow for the possibility of alternatives to their regional correlation with the Burskaya-341-0 borehole and Olenek uplift sections. The deposition of sediments of the age considered, more intensive than in the adjacent regions, may be indicative of rift-related extension settings.
AGE CONSTRAINTS AND SOURCE AREAS FOR THE PRECAMBRIAN TO CAMBRIAN STRATA OF THE SOUTHERN YENISEI RIDGE (REDKOLESNAYA AND OSTROVNOY FORMATIONS)
Authors: Marusin V. V. , Kochnev B. B. , Karlova G. A. , Proshenkin A. I.
Published: June 2023

The Precambrian to Cambrian strata at the southwestern margin of the Siberian Platform are ubiquitously characterized by a gradual transition from red-colored alluvial and deltaic deposits to shallow-marine carbonates, reflecting a transgressive infill of the accommodation space of the foreland basin. However, a supposed synchronicity of the Early Precambrian marine transgressive events calls for verification by geochronological and bio- and chemostratigraphic dating. The herein-presented data on small skeletal fossils, trace fossils and variations in the carbon isotope composition of carbonates from the mixed carbonate-terrigenous succession (Redkolesnaya and Ostrovnoy formations) in the southern Yenisei ridge show that the base of the Cambrian Fortunian stage is placed within the Redkolesnaya formation. Age distribution of detrital zircons in the studied succession suggests the Siberian craton to be a major source of the clastic material in the foreland basin during the development of the Redkolesnaya formation. An increase in the amount of zircons derived from "non-Siberian" sources, located at the southwestern periphery of the paleocontinent at that time, in the coeval strata of the northern part of the southern Yenisei ridge, indicates a complex morphology of the paleobasin and considerable differentiation among the sources of clastic material therein.
ON PROPER TIME OF THE SOURCE OF A STRONG EARTHQUAKE
Authors: Guglielmi A. V. , Zotov O. D. , Zavyalov A. D. , Klain B. I.
Published: June 2023

The physics of earthquakes was contriubuted to by the concept of proper time of the source of a strong earthquake, which is different from universal (calendar) time. The earlier idea of proper time was implicit and has been considered only in relation to the physics of aftershocks. The present paper extends the applicability of the concept of proper time, proposes a possible way of its measuring, and provides an example to illustrate the procedure for sequential ordering of earthquakes by proper time. The object of this study is a global activity of strong (M≥7) earthquakes. We consider the sequence of earthquakes as a Poisson-type random process. Comparatively weak earthquakes are used as the "underground clock", the tick of which marks the proper time. The Poisson distribution is compared with the distributions for two sequences of strong earthquakes. One of the sequences is ordered by universal time, and another - by proper time. The studies indicate the distribution of events ordered by proper time is closer to the Poisson distribution than that of events ordered by universal time. We attribute this to the non-stationarity of the geological medium, which is an immanent property of the Earth's lithosphere.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PALEOZOIC AND CENOSIOIC FAULTING ENSEMBLES IN THE WESTERN PART OF THE ALTAI-SAYAN FOLDED AREA
Authors: Novikov I. S. , Zolnikov I. D. , Glushkova N. V. , Danilson D. A. , Kolesov K. K.
Published: June 2023

Fault structures in folded areas are an important element of the geological structure. Their age and history of development affect seismicity, distribution of minerals, and engineering and geological characteristics of the area. The geological structure of the Altai-Sayan folded area was mainly formed during the Paleozoic and transformed during the Cenozoic activation. Geoinformation methods and technologies were used to compare between the Paleozoic and Cenozoic fault networks. It is shown that the degree of reactivation of the Paleozoic faults varies greatly within the territory.

Conjugate analysis of the orientation and spatial distribution of faults of different ages in the study area does not confirm that the Cenozoic fault system was formed by reactivation or inherited development of the Paleozoic fault system. These two systems arose at different compression orientations. The left-lateral strike-slip ensemble was formed under sublatitudinal compression in the Paleozoic, and the right-lateral strike-slip ensemble - under submeridional compression in the Cenozoic. A significant coincidence between the directions of the main faults of different ages is due to their dominant strike along the boundaries of the accretionary complexes in the region.