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Genesis of Music Video Clip as a Popular Form of Modern Audiovisual Culture: Experiments with Music Visualisation
Authors: Puhachov Hennadii
Published: October 2024

The purpose of the article is to reveal the peculiarities of the development of the music video clip in the context of the historical interaction of musical and audiovisual culture. Research methodology. General scientific methods of cognition were applied, in particular analysis and synthesis, systematisation of theoretical data, the method of structural-functional analysis, which made it possible to reveal specific aspects of the interaction of music and various forms of artistic practices in the space of audiovisual culture; a typological method, with the help of which various features of the music video clip in the structure of modern audiovisual culture are revealed. Scientific novelty. The genesis of the music video clip as a popular form of modern audiovisual culture is studied; the problem of integration of visual images and music as part of artistic practices in historical retrospect is considered. Little-known works of foreign scientists, the problems of which are correlated with the subject area of research were introduced into scientific circulation. Conclusions. The genesis of the music video clip testifies to the significant role of artistic practices in the process of image and music interaction at the early stages, which contributed to the invention of new creative ways of representing the imaginary – animation and montage proposed by avant-garde artists; videos and video installations created by mastering the television image; music videos that opened a new dimension for experimentation, becoming an influential form of modern culture. Artistic history of analogue interactions between cinema and music during the 20th century demonstrates the antecedent conditions of production, perception, and socio-political context that were necessary for the mass popularization of the music video as an established form. Thanks to the early experiments in the formation of visualised music, the music video as a new form of audiovisual art gained cultural value, which allowed it to play a significant role at the modern stage. The music video played and continues to play a key role in the socio-cultural space. The technological evolution from analogue to digital means of production and display has accelerated the development of both the form and the aesthetics of the music video, which emphasises one of the most important roles of art in society – to provoke thought and encourage a rethinking of social, political and cultural conditions and surroundings, using this is the main means of communication, including popular music.
Symbolism of Fair Plots in Genre Painting of Peter Bruegel the Elder
Authors: Ovcharek Volodymyr , Kravets Andrii
Published: October 2024

The purpose of the article is to analyse the use of fair plots in the works of Pieter Bruegel the Elder, to reveal their symbolism in presenting the panorama of contemporary society. The methodology of the work consists in the application of such scientific research methods as: historical – when examining the artist's paintings in the context of the historical era in which he lived and worked; analytical, which made it possible to single out works with a fair plot from the artist's creative heritage; synthetic, thanks to which observations acquired through analysis became the basis for formulating a general conclusion; comparative art analysis is applied to reveal the specifics of Bruegel's genre painting depicting fairs. The scientific novelty of the work consists in the actualisation of the study of the work of the Dutch artist Pieter Bruegel the Elder, which presents fair scenes that enabled the artist to comprehensively present the motley society of that time in an artistic manner specific to the artist. Conclusions. Pieter Bruegel the Elder's paintings are filled with hidden meaning, the depicted events are connected with history, contemporary politics, reflect the thoughts and ideas of the author, that is, they are symbolic. Bruegel is one of the founders of Dutch genre painting – a direction of fine art in which the painter's attention is devoted to ordinary, everyday, multifaceted life, in the centre of which are people. Using fair plots, the artist discovered new themes and images for art. With the help of fair scenes, Bruegel depicted a generalised picture of the life of society, recorded the traditions and daily life of his contemporaries. The artist's paintings are historical documents that make it possible to track the activities of his compatriots. Pieter Bruegel the Elder, thanks to his creative, innovative abilities, a keen sense of the urgent problems of his people, acquired many followers who copied his paintings, in particular from fair themes, developed his plots. For the artist, the fair plots became a conceptual basis that contributed to the comprehensive artistic reproduction of the national characteristics of the Dutch people, as well as a means of figuratively embodying his creative ideas. The fair theme of the paintings allowed the artist to depict the peculiarities of the modern multifaceted life and activities of the Dutch people, to demonstrate the transformational processes that took place among different layers of the population, to present his own vision of the panorama of the contemporary society, the miniature format of which was the fairs.
Design and Art Tools Formation of Visual Context in Modern Anthropogenic Environment
Authors: Slipich Anatoliy
Published: October 2024

The purpose of the article is to establish the design and artistic means of forming the cultural-artistic context of modern anthropogenic space. The research methodology involved the use of synthesis and analysis methods with the involvement of interdisciplinary connections (architecture, art history, cultural studies, psychology, design), which made it possible to develop the available theoretical and practical experience on the subject of the article; the method of theoretical generalisation was used to formulate conclusions regarding the outlined problem. The scientific novelty of the article lies in the fact that it actualises the issue of the role of the visual and plastic language of design in the formation of the communicative and cultural content of the anthropogenic environment. Conclusions. With the change of socio-cultural, political and economic conditions, people's requirements for their environment also change. Design and artistic techniques make it possible to dynamically adjust the visual context of the space, to modernise it. The visual plastic design language of the modern anthropogenic environment is presented in artistically decorated stationary and moving objects, their parts, which add character and individuality to it, cause certain emotions in people who interact with such a space. The presence of murals, graffiti, street stencils, sticker art, aerosol art, posters, photo wallpapers, knitted graffiti, mosaics, LED art, media facades, sculptures, video mapping contributes to the formation of a new visual context of the environment, 3D images. Unsystematic, chaotic formation of the visual context of the space can disrupt its artistic integrity. It is worth considering the location of the object, its role in the general structure of the environment, architectural, historical or ethnic context.
Implementation of Saving Function as the Main Function in Activities of European Visual Arts Museums during World War Two
Authors: Vakulenko Yurii
Published: October 2024

The purpose of the article is to research the saving function implemented by the personnels of the visual arts museums during the Second World War on the territory of Ukraine and of the Western European countries, research the actions of the museum workers seen as sociocultural projects from a scientific point of view. The research methodology lies in the application of historical methods due to which the origin and the development of historical processes and events are being explored in their chronological order with the scope of finding out the historical connections and patterns by means of a modern analysis of how the museum workers fulfilled their positions' tasks during the war. Empirical and theoretical methods are being used. Such methodological research allows the explorers to analyse the ways of the task fulfilment aimed at saving as the main function of all the activities carried out by European art museums during the wars in the twentieth century. The scientific novelty is in a new generalising scientific view on the fulfilment of their positions' tasks by museum workers and military men of a specially founded unit whose goal was to save the museum objects of the world's art heritage under the threat of illegal deeds of the aggressor country. Conclusions. The sociocultural planning of the activities of the European museums' workers used the stereotyped marketing methods aimed at the implementation of saving as the main function. It is necessary to point out that, due to full-scale hostilities on the European territory, the priority function the museums workers wanted to implement was saving and evacuation of museum collections from the hostilities area, as well as conservation works. After the evacuation and restoration in a safe area, the museum personnels, when it was possible, focused their attention on the function of the art works' exhibition.
Rebranding of Ukrainian Folk Choral Art in the 21st Century
Authors: Ladnyi Anton
Published: October 2024

Purpose of the work. The study analyses the rebranding policy of folk choral art in the 21st century and identifies new approaches to its preservation and popularisation in the context of globalisation and the rapid development of information technologies. Research methodology involves the combination of empirical methods (observation, data collection, interviewing), systematic and analytical methods, which allowed for identifying the leading trends in updating approaches to promoting Ukrainian folk choral art in the 21st century. Scientific novelty. For the first time in Ukrainian musicology, rebranding is being explored as a new approach to the preservation and popularisation of folk choral art in the conditions of globalisation and the development of information technologies. Rebranding policy acts as a key tool for revitalising the folk music tradition, increasing interest in traditional culture, and integrating folk choral art into the modern cultural space. Conclusions. Rebranding of folk choral art is essential for its functioning in modern conditions and for attracting new audiences, especially young people. The creation of multimedia projects and the use of social networks make folk choral art more accessible and appealing. The integration of elements from other cultures into folk choral performances contributes to updating its format and cultural integration while preserving the authenticity of Ukrainian art. The theatricalisation of performances, the use of traditional Ukrainian costumes, scenography, and choreography enhance the emotional impact on the audience, shaping a modern image of the Ukrainian folk song. Rebranding helps folk choral groups not only make folklore one of the leading musical trends in Ukraine but also reach an international level, fostering intercultural communication and promoting Ukrainian art abroad.
The influence of meteorological conditions of the Non-Chernozem zone on the phytosanitary condition of grain bean crops
Authors: Podkovyrov I. Yu. , Smetannikov A. P.
Published: October 2024

There is a tendency to expand the area of bean cultivation in the northern direction, which is due to climatic changes and breeding achievements. There are 191 varieties of beans registered in the state register of breeding achievements approved for use, of which 31 varieties are recommended for cultivation in the belt between 50° and 60° latitude. The relevance of bean cultivation in the Non-Chernozem zone is increasing. This is due to the increased demand for beans, which are characterized by high nutritional value. Also, this crop is promising as an alternative in grain crop rotations. The study of the phytosanitary condition of bean plants in potentially new cultivation regions in order to develop a crop protection system is of interest. The promotion of crops to new territories is inevitably accompanied by phytosanitary risks, which have been little studied due to insufficient information about bean diseases. The literature provides an assessment of potential threats. However, their manifestation is closely related to the climatic and weather conditions of the growing season. The analysis of the interrelationships of the phytosanitary condition of crops with the temperature and humidity regimes of the bean growing period is relevant.
Development and testing of a measuring chamber for a device for express analysis of milk quality in a flow
Authors: Khakimov A. R. , Yurochka S. S. , Ruzin S. S. , Vladimirov F. E.
Published: October 2024

Mechanization and robotization of dairy farms require the development of technologies for assessing the quality of manufactured products. Monitoring milk composition and milking duration in real time is especially important for prompt response to deviations in animal physiological state parameters and timely adjustment of rations when milk yields decrease. The first version of the scatterometric device for express analysis of milk quality used a glass measuring chamber with a simple round cross-section, but it did not ensure the reduction of the turbulent flow of the milk-air mixture to laminar. This study presents the development and testing of a prototype of a measuring chamber that provides deceleration and laminarization of the milk-air mixture flow. The device operates at a milking capacity of 1 to 6 l/min, flow speed from 0.2 to 1.8 m/s. In the developed measuring chamber, a special bypass is created at an angle of 45° so that it has a common slot with the main tube. In this bypass, the flow of the milk-air mixture is slowed down to reduce turbulence and the number of air bubbles that interfere with the operation of scatterometric devices. The measurement area of the device is located in the upper part of the bypass. As a result, the developed measuring chamber has an internal diameter of the main part of 15 mm, the bypass of 11 mm, and provides close to 100% filling of the branch with liquid at the moment of the milk plug passage. The developed measuring chamber allowed the new version of the express milk quality analysis device to achieve increased accuracy and stability of measurements.
Effect of heat stress, determination of temperature-humidity index
Authors: Dovlatov I. M. , Komkov I. V. , Bazaev S. O. , Vladimirov F. E. , Khakimov A. R.
Published: October 2024

Relevance. Increased values of temperature and relative humidity of the external environment lead to negative consequences for the animal body, forcing the thermoregulation processes to be turned on. These mechanisms allow the animal organism to adapt to new environmental conditions at the expense of productivity. In these cases heat stress is observed. It is established that its manifestation is observed after 17 hours and there is a possible decrease in productivity by 35–40%. To identify the effect of heat stress, accurate determination of temperature-humidity index (THI) is necessary.

Methods. The materials and methods contain the most common formulas for determining the temperature and humidity index. The equipment and software package used for the research are presented.

Results. A graph of the results of South Korean studies is presented to compare the effects of heat stress on productivity. The results and discussions display a modernized formula for determining the heat stress index and figures showing the level of heat stress at different temperature and relative humidity levels.
The influence of zootechnical factors on the composition of proteins in raw cow's milk
Authors: Serba E. V. , Yurova E. A.
Published: October 2024

The scientific review is devoted to the current problem of the quality of raw materials in the production of dairy products. The purpose of the research is to update scientific data on the influence of zootechnical factors on the protein composition of raw cow›s milk. In the context of the development of the specialized nutrition market, an in-depth study of milk proteins is necessary as the most important source of essential amino acids. The authors reviewed the scientific works of domestic and foreign specialists, covering the influence of various factors on the protein composition of raw cattle milk. During the formation of the scientific review, the factors studied were divided into the following groups: selection-genetic, feed, temporal, zoohygienic and technological. This made it possible to determine the degree of influence of factors on milk quality indicators, especially proteins, and to trace their dependence on each other.
Scientometric vector of development
Authors: Rebezov M. B. , Violin B. V.
Published: October 2024

Bibliometric methods of evaluating the effectiveness of scientific activity are quite widespread in the world. When used correctly, these methods can reflect objective trends in the development of domestic and world science. To clarify the vector of editorial policy for the purpose of sustainable development of the journal among the periodicals of the Higher Attestation Commission of the Russian Federation (subject “Agriculture and Forestry”), an analysis of the publication activity of the journal “Agrarian Science” for a five-year period (2019–2023) was performed.

The material for the study was statistical data obtained after collecting the necessary information on the RSCI website. The data obtained were analyzed using problem-thematic and system analysis.

The scientometric indicators of the journal “Agrarian Science” for the analyzed period (from 2019 to 2023) showed an overall positive trend.

In September 2024, the RSCI published magazine ratings for 2023, the scientific-theoretical and industrial journal “Agrarian Science” has the following indicators: place in the overall SCIENCE INDEX ranking — 830th (among 3970 journals), percentile in the SCIENCE INDEX ranking — 21, place in the SCIENCE INDEX ranking on the topic “Agriculture and forestry” — 58th (among 220 magazines).
Features of the growth and histostructure of the duodenum of japanese quails (Coturnix japonica) of the meat and universal direction
Authors: Zolotova A. V. , Panina E. V. , Semak A. E. , Prosekova E. A. , Belyaeva N. P.
Published: October 2024

The article presents data on the relationship between the live weight, weight of the gastrointestinal tract and the productivity type of Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica domestica). It is shown that during the first week of the experiment, quails of the universal (dual-purpose) productivity type developed faster than the meat quails in terms of live weight, however, by the age of 28 days, this indicator becomes higher in meat quails. This pattern persists until the end of rearing. The relative weight of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as the duodenum, was higher in meat quails in the first week, and later it became less than in a universal type quail.

The histological structure of the duodenum was also studied. On histological slides, the preservation of all layers of the duodenum is observed. The lamina propria of the mucosa is rich in lymphoid tissue. The submucosa is poorly distinguishable. The thickness of the mucosa of the duodenum prevailed throughout the experiment in quails of the universal type. In the first 7 days, the length of the duodenum villi was significantly higher than that of meat quails. The ratio of the length of the villi to the crypt increases with age in all groups of quails. In the first 7 days, this indicator was higher in quails of the egg-meat type, but by the 56th day it gradually leveled off. The depth of crypts (common intestinal glands) in the first week of growth prevailed in the intestines of meat quails (p ≤ 0.05).
Effective technology of disinfecting ozonation of hatching chicken eggs
Authors: Timchenko L. D. , Piskov S. I. , Shakhbanov M. Sh. , Rzhepakovsky I. V. , Sizonenko M. N. , Avanesyan S. S. , Naghdalian A. A. , Rebezov M. B.
Published: October 2024

Relevance. The positive aspects of disinfecting ozonation of hatching eggs allow us to expect successful application of the method not only in large but also in small-scale farms, as well as for experimental and industrial purposes in laboratories and bio-enterprises related to the technological process based on the incubation of a small number of eggs. This determines the importance of expanding the range of ozonizers due to numerous portable devices. There are no clear recommendations for these devices and this causes the need to search for the most effective and harmless modes for the embryo, and schemes of disinfecting ozonation.

Methods. The study used fertilized chicken eggs “Hysex Brown” and a portable ozonizer “OZON-OviV”. Ozone concentration 2.0 mg / l. Eggs were treated in a specially made chamber. Technology-1: twice for 30 minutes before incubation and on the 3rd day of incubation. Technology-2: three times for 30 minutes before incubation, on days 3 and 5. The range of studies included: assessment of total microbial contamination (densitometry); identification of microorganisms (MALDI-TOF-spectrometry); biological control of incubation (fertility, hatchability, mortality, developmental abnormalities); assessment of the adequacy of the internal organs (MicroCT); embryo morphometry (weight, length, chest circumference) and calculation of development proportionality indices; histological assessment of the liver.

Results. The total ozone concentration during treatment by two methods was 240 mg/l and 360 mg/l, respectively. The disinfecting efficiency of ozonation has been proven, providing a decrease in the level of total microbial contamination by 30% and 40% with double and triple treatment. A tendency to maintain a low total microbial contamination, compared to intact eggs, up to 14 days of incubation has been revealed. The dynamics of the microbial landscape indicate the bacteriostatic effect of ozone in the concentrations used on a wide range of microorganisms. Microtomographic and histological methods confirmed the harmlessness of the technologies used. Along with the more pronounced antibacterial effect of technology-2, the presence of a stimulating effect on the body of the developing embryo was revealed, which determines the preference for its choice.
ВИКОРИСТАННЯ НЕВЕРБАЛЬНИХ ТА ПАРАВЕРБАЛЬНИХ ЗАСОБІВ У СУЧАСНИХ АНГЛОМОВНИХ НАЗВАХ ТА ОПИСІ ПРОДУКТІВ ХАРЧУВАННЯ: МУЛЬТИМОДАЛЬНИЙ ВИМІР
Authors: МАКАРУК Лариса
Published: October 2024

Статтю присвячено дослідженню сучасних англомовних назв продуктів харчування з урахуванням мультимодальних векторів дослідження. Корпус ілюстративного матеріалу свідчить, що сучасні комуніканти послуговуються не лише вербальними засобами, але й широким спектром невербальних та паравербальних одиниць. Продемонстровано, що невербальні та паравербальні складники є повноцінними елементами, які здатні заміщувати переважно графеми “e, i, o”, або інтегруватися до їх складу. Обґрунтовано, що невербальні засоби не поступаються вербальним еквівалентам, а навпаки, сприяють значно швидшому сприйняттю, а відтак і запам’ятовуванню, оскільки підсилюють зміст повідомлюваного. Доведено, що представлені мультимодальні лексеми та синтаксичні конструкції варіативні в плані кількісного наповнення та творення. Процес заміщення графем, або їх частин відбувається за рахунок залучення складників, які входять до складу продукту, або за рахунок диференційних ознак рекламованого бренду. Окреслено, що на відміну від традиційних вербальних лексем, мультимодальні наразі не мають усталених правил, відповідно до яких відбувається їх творення, шифрування та дешифрування. На відміну від існуючих загальноприйнятих стратегій побудови класичних англомовних лексем, мультимодальні мають довільну будову та нелімітований кількісний склад. У роботі продемонстровано різні комбінації у яких поєднано вербальні та невербальні засоби одночасно. Наголошено, що модифікації традиційних лексем відбуваються як з однією одиницею, так і з кількома або з усією лексемою одночасно. Встановлено, що добір заміщених елементів відповідає концепції компанії, цілям, які вона переслідує. Позиціюючи рекламовані продукти харчування, продуцентам вдається наголосити на тому складникові, який є інтегральним у процесі виготовлення, або ж апелювати до популярного тренду ХХІ століття – здорового харчування. В окремих випадках, рекламуючи популярну їжу зі спектру некорисної, акцентують увагу на піклуванні про клієнта за рахунок покращення смакових властивостей та зниження вмісту жирів і калорій.
ПОНЯТТЯ, ВИДИ ТА СУТНІСТЬ ПРЕДСТАВНИЦТВА ГРОМАДЯНИНА ТА ДЕРЖАВИ В АДМІНІСТРАТИВНОМУ СУДІ
Authors: ВЕЛЬКОВ Анатолій
Published: October 2024

Метою наукової статті є визначення поняття, види та сутність представництва громадянина та держави в адміністративному суді. З’ясовано, що нормативно невизначеним є встановлення допустимості кількісних показників, що відображують статус представника. Визначено, що не встановлюється нормативних обмежень щодо допустимості та прийнятності множинності представників в адміністративному суді. Зроблено висновок, що представництво в адміністративному суді має розумітися як правовідносини, в яких одна особа чи коло осіб діють на підставі договору чи закону задля вчинення в інтересах довірителя дій та захисту його інтересів та законних прав, що виникають, змінюються та реалізуються в публічній сфері. Підкреслено, що зміст процесуального статусу представника залежить від статусу особи-довірителя. Зазначено, що здійснення представництва не призводить до отримання представником особистих благ, окрім оплати його послуг, що може бути передбачено договором чи посадовою інструкцією чи умовами довіреності. Обґрунтовано, що наявність відносин представництва в адміністративному суді не позбавляє права довірителя самостійно діяти в судовому розгляді публічно-правового спору. Акцентовано, що представництво в адміністративному суді переслідує мету забезпечення ефективному захисту суб’єктивних прав та інтересів особи, сприяння найбільш повній реалізації особою права на захист своїх прав та інтересів, тобто передусім переслідується мета надання якісної юридичної допомоги, що не виключає ситуації множинності представників. Наголошено, що участь представника в адміністративному процесі має бути документарно підтверджено, що визначає специфіку її реалізації.
La balanza comercial agroalimentaria en 2023
Authors: Comercio Internacional de Mercancías Subdirección General de
Published: October 2024

En este artículo se analiza la evolución de los principales sectores y mercados agrarios durante el año 2023 así como los factores más importantes que determinan el comportamiento de nuestra balanza agroalimentaria.
Se ha incluido el análisis sectorial de los productos de los veinticuatro primeros capítulos del arancel.
Sports Medicine Protocols: Guide to Injury Management and Rehabilitation
Authors: Bing Zhang Jing
Published: October 2024

Sports medicine protocols are crucial manuals that provide evidence-based methods for managing injuries, recovering from surgeries, and maximising performance for athletes of all skill levels. Sports medicine professionals can use these protocols as standardised frameworks to evaluate, diagnose, and treat sports-related injuries. They can also be used to help make safe and efficient return-to-play choices. This paper offers a thorough review of sports medicine practices, including important elements like injury evaluation, treatment options, physical therapy exercises, and criteria for returning to the game. This research tries to improve the understanding and application of sports.
Why do people misperceive long-term environmental change?
Authors: Munteanu Catalina , Sousa-Silva Rita , Dormann Carsten , Kamp Johannes , Loch Theresa , Moesch Simon , Roverelli Simone , Segelbacher Gernot , Storch Ilse
Published: October 2024

Environmental sciences seek to provide an unbiased quantitative and mechanistic basis for decision making, but conservation and management are often driven by personal perception of the environment. This, in turn, is made up of personal experiences, information exposure, personal values and beliefs. When documented changes in the natural world are in dissonance with people’s perceptions, unintended environmental consequences (e.g. overlooked degradation, unacknowledged conservation successes) may occur. Here we compare long-term changes in the abundance of trees and birds and human perception thereof. We identify mismatches and personal characteristics driving these mismatches. We find that people were more often wrong than right (66% of the cases) in their assessment of species’ changes that occurred in their lifetime, and change blindness prevailed as a perception phenomenon. Importantly, when species populations increased, respondents often exhibited change blindness, while population declines were more accurately perceived. This finding underlines the importance of relying on hard data rather than perception for decision making. Our study has implications for conservation science, restoration and land management practice, for which we recommend that (long-term) decision making should integrate hard monitoring data to mitigate the effects of change blindness and shifted baselines.
Varoluşçu Sosyal Hizmet: Tarihçesi ve Temel Kavramları Üzerine Bir Derleme
Authors: Temiz Rıdvan
Published: October 2024

Bu makale, varoluşçu felsefenin sosyal hizmetle ilişkilendirilebilecek temel kavramlarını ele almakta ve insanı anlamaya yönelik olası katkılarını irdelemektedir. Varoluşçu felsefenin kökenleri, sistematik yapısı tartışıldıktan sonra varoluşçu sosyal hizmetin tarihçesine yer verilmiştir. Varoluşçu felsefenin sosyal hizmet mesleğiyle çakışan noktalarını ve bu noktalarını, insan deneyiminin varoluşsal boyutlarını anlamak ve ele almak için bütünsel bir çerçeve sunması açısından makalede varoluşçuluk ve dolayısıyla varoluşçu sosyal hizmetin temel kavramları olarak; kaygı, sorumluluk, seçim, ölüm, anlam, özgürlük, yalıtım ve özgünlük gibi temalar varoluşçu çerçevede tartışılmıştır. Varoluşçu yaklaşımın özellikle özgürlük, tercih, sorumluluk gibi kavramlara yaptığı vurguyla bireyin güçlenmesi ve özgürleşmesi bağlamında önemli bir kaynak teşkil ettiği vurgusuyla beraber insanın ontolojik bir ele alışla anlaşılması gerekliliğini de vurgulamaktadır.
Evolution of Management Information Systems by Super Artificial Intelligence Revolutions
Authors: Efe Ahmet
Published: October 2024

This study explores the impact of the super artificial intelligence (AI) revolution on the evolution of Management Information Systems (MIS) discipline. As AI departments are being set rapidly in all universities worldwide, recognizing that the super AI revolution has significantly transformed the MIS field, this study aims to propose a function formula to model the intricate dynamics between MIS and other related disciplines, such as business analytics, computer science, management science, software engineering, and artificial intelligence. The proposed formula will capture how the super AI revolution introduces new challenges and opportunities, influences the convergence and divergence of related fields, and affects the MIS discipline. Additionally, the study identifies key concerns and technical issues associated with super AI, offering potential mitigation strategies to address these challenges. By emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and the necessity for acquiring specialized skills, this study underscores the need for professionals to effectively navigate the evolving landscape shaped by the super AI revolution.
Pengaruh Faktor Sosial dan Budaya terhadap Pemerolehan Kalimat Bahasa Kedua Pada Anak Suku Madura, Batak, dan Jawa
Authors: Ramadhani Moch. Fadil Amy , Agung Sebastiano Bonarivo , Chrismantaru Christian Nagata , Mintowati Maria
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memahami bagaimana berbagai faktor sosial dan budaya mempengaruhi cara anak-anak dari latar belakang budaya yang berbeda mempelajari dan menggunakan kalimat dalam bahasa kedua. Fokus penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi peran interaksi sosial, nilai-nilai budaya, serta dukungan keluarga dalam proses pembelajaran bahasa kedua, serta bagaimana masing-masing faktor ini berinteraksi dan berkontribusi terhadap keberhasilan anak-anak dalam menguasai kalimat bahasa kedua. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif yang komprehensif, wawancara mendalam dengan anak-anak dan orang tua, serta analisis bahasa yang digunakan dalam konteks sehari-hari. Data dari jawaban wawancara memberikan wawasan tentang dinamika interaksi sosial yang terjadi di lingkungannya, termasuk bagaimana teman sebaya mendukung atau menghambat proses pembelajaran bahasa. Wawancara dengan anak-anak dan orang tua mengungkapkan pandangan pribadi dan pengalaman terkait pembelajaran bahasa kedua, serta faktor-faktor motivasional dan emosional yang terlibat. Analisis bahasa digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi pola penggunaan kalimat dalam bahasa kedua dan bagaimana pola tersebut dipengaruhi oleh konteks sosial dan budaya. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi penting dalam memahami kompleksitas pemerolehan bahasa kedua di Indonesia, khususnya dalam konteks keberagaman budaya.
Equitable mobility for women in Kolkata, India: Refocusing on the first- and last-mile connectivity
Authors:   , Roy Sanghamitra
Published: October 2024

This study aims to understand the barriers women face in the first- and last-mile
stretches during their everyday commutes in Kolkata, India, and the
consequences of these barriers on their accessibility, acceptability, and
affordability of public transport. It finds that the lack of inclusive, safe, reliable,
and integrated public transport and poor pedestrian infrastructure, coupled
with gendered norms, compel women to undertake journeys at the expense of
their safety, convenience, and affordability and sometimes to fulfill only urgent
needs. It costs women time and money, besides disengaging them from the
city. While routine activities and vigilance by shopkeepers, hawkers, and
passers-by are perceived as safe as women can call out for help if needed,
impermeable street edges and up-market areas are perceived as unsafe due
to the lack of visibility. This study notes that the disruptive affects of public
transport and the ingrained emotional ordeals affect women
disproportionately, restricting their mobility and making them opt out of public
transport often. Women mostly internalize the process of negotiation through
space and time avoidance. They tend not to protest or speak up for fear of
retaliation while accessing public transport or traversing the streets of Kolkata.
The contribution of this study lies in understanding the gendered nature of
commute in the first- and last-mile stretches, crucial segments in a trip but
seldom explored in the Global South. It recommends contextual and
qualitative studies and revisiting the urban planning process.
Genomic characterization of Pantoea dispersa A003 isolated from a clinical patient
Authors: Wang Licheng , Wang Xiaoxia , Chen Shaojin , Zhong Shan , Xu Lixia , Zhu Xiong , Dong Lingzhi
Published: October 2024

Introduction

Pantoea dispersa is a Gram-negative bacterium generally considered as a plant pathogen and rarely causes human infections. To date, there have been 13 studies that have documented clinical infections linked to P. dispersa, with a primary emphasis on the initial identification of this pathogen. The genomic features and the mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of P. dispersa remain largely uninvestigated. In the present study, we describe a clinical infection caused by P. dispersa and provide the first genomic analysis of this bacterium.

Methods

The bacterial strain designated A003 was isolated from blood samples. Preliminary identification of strain A003 was conducted using matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) technology (VITEK® MS, bioMérieux, France). Biochemical and antimicrobial susceptibility assessments were carried out utilizing the VITEK-2 compact automated microbial analysis system (bioMérieux, France). Additionally, whole genome sequencing and subsequent analysis were performed to further elucidate the potential pathogenicity.

Results

The bacterial isolate was cultured overnight at 35°C in a CO2-enriched environment on Columbia blood agar, resulting in the appearance of a white, smooth, Gram-negative rod-shaped bacterium with diameters ranging from 1 to 2 mm. Identification of strain A003 was achieved with a high confidence level of 99.9% as P. dispersa using MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry. The average nucleotide identity (ANI) value between strain A003 and the reference strain P. dispersa DSM 30073T was 98.08%, while the DNA–DNA hybridization (DDH) value was 84.10% (Formula 2) based on genome sequencing data, which further confirmed that A003 belonged to the P. dispersa species. Comprehensive analysis revealed the presence of 372 virulence factors, 15 antibiotic resistance genes, 222 carbohydrate-active enzymes, and 666 genes related to Type III secretion system (T3SS) effector proteins, as identified through the core databases of VFDB (Virulence Factors of Pathogenic Bacteria), CARD (Comprehensive Antibiotic Resistance Database), CAZY (Carbohydrate-Active enZYmes Database), and T3SS. The virulence factors included type IV pili (TFP), type VI secretion system, flagella, iron uptake system, and ompA, which are implicated in bacterial pathogenicity. The antibiotic resistance profile indicated resistance to fluoroquinolones, cephalosporins, penams, macrolides, and aminoglycosides, as annotated by the CARD database.

Conclusion

The draft genome sequenced represents the inaugural genomic sequence of P. dispersa derived from clinical sources. This advancement may enhance clinical practitioners’ comprehension of the organism’s clinical attributes and serve as a foundational resource for future research into its virulence, antibiotic resistance, and host–pathogen interactions.
Morus alba: natural and valuable effects in weight loss management
Authors: Ntalouka Foteini , Tsirivakou Athina
Published: October 2024

Overweight and obesity are conditions associated with serious comorbidities, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Prevalence of excessive fat accumulation is increasing worldwide, and thus the need for efficient and sustainable weight loss regimes has become a major issue in clinical practice. Despite the important advances in the development of anti-obesity medications (AOM), their side effects, cost, and accessibility, are limiting factors for their routine use. Conversely, the studies of medicinal plants for weight management holds strong promise as a growing area of research. This review consolidates the representative evidence about the beneficial impacts of Morus alba on weight management and associated metabolic parameters, encompassing: inhibition of digestive enzymes, and thus contribution to the energy deficit required for weight loss, improvements in glucose and lipid metabolism, and attenuation of adiposity. Findings from in vitro, in vivo, and clinical investigations reviewed in the paper, demonstrate that white mulberry extracts have the potency to supplement efficiently and safely a healthy weight management approach.
Calcareous nannoplankton fluctuation within the Albian-Cenomanian Boundary Event of the Tethyan Himalaya
Authors: Melinte-Dobrinescu Mihaela , Chen Xi , Anton Eliza , Apotrosoaei Vlad , Yao Hanwei
Published: October 2024

A hemipelagic succession 29m thick, situated in South Tibet within the Tethyan Himalaya tectonic unit, has been investigated for its calcareous nannofossil content. A total of 17 samples were subject to qualitative and semi-quantitative analysis. The studied interval belongs to the upper Albian-lowermost Cenomanian and extends into the UC0 nannofossil zone; based on the last occurrence of Hayesites albiensis, the UC0a and UC0b-c subzones were recognized. The most abundant nannofossil of the Youxia section is Watznaueria barnesiae. Other common taxa are Eiffellithus turriseiffelii, Eprolithus floralis, Rhagodiscus spp., and Zeugrhabdotus spp. In the lowermost part of the studied section, below the beginning of the Albian-Cenomanian Boundary Event (ACBE), i.e., prior to the δ13C positive excursion related to OAE1d, the nannofossils confined to high paleolatitudes, namely Repagulum parvidentatum, Seribiscutum primitivum, and Sollasites horticus, are present with a low abundance. This occurrence is believed to be evidence of a short episode of cooler surface waters linked to a transgressive event. The nannofossil abundance and diversity, along with the fluctuation patterns of the nutrient and temperature indices throughout the section, reflects a primary signal of mesotrophic to eutrophic conditions from the base of the succession up to the two oldest δ13C peaks of ACBE, both late Albian in age and within the OAE1d. By contrast, the dominance of Watznaueria barnesiae, representing more than 80% of the total assemblages, along with the significant drop in abundance and diversity shown by nannofossils within late phases of ACBE, are interpreted as a diagenetic signal. Mesotrophic to eutrophic conditions returned towards the top of the studied succession, where Biscutum constans and Zeugrhabdotus erectus again show a higher abundance.
ESG performance and corporate carbon emission intensity: based on panel data analysis of A-share listed companies
Authors: Xie Hanjin , Qin Zilong , Li Jun
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the impact of ESG performance on enterprise carbon emission intensity, using panel data from A-share listed companies over 2011–2022. The findings suggest that ESG can encourage enterprises to actively engage in environmental governance, enhancing their profitability and reducing carbon emission intensity, thereby achieving dual optimization of environmental and economic benefits. The mechanism test reveals the intermediary roles of institutional investors’ participation, total factor productivity, and green technology innovation. Heterogeneity analysis indicates that the relationship between ESG performance and enterprise carbon emission intensity varies with different degrees of management shortsightedness, ownership separation, equity balance, legitimacy status, and industrial pollution characteristics, reflecting the heterogeneous influence driven by Intrinsic motivation and external factors. Notably, the mitigating influence of ESG on enterprise carbon emission intensity is mainly attributed to enhanced corporate profitability, which effectively decelerates the growth rate of enterprise carbon emissions, albeit insufficient to arrest the overall increase. This observation points to a certain degree of “green paradox” phenomenon. Overall, the analysis underscores the significant contribution of ESG in promoting enterprises’ green transformation efforts.
Case report: Recurring potassium channel complex autoimmunity-related neuropathic pain
Authors: Zhu Yun-Qing , Zhou Xin-Qiao , Yang Min , Horill Smita , Wang Zhong-Yun , Yang Jian-Jun , Pan Yin-Bing , Zhou Xiao-Kai
Published: October 2024

Voltage-gated potassium channel (VGKC) complex autoimmunity associated with nerve hyperexcitability is an uncommon clinical spectrum. It is mostly characterized by limbic encephalitis, continuous neuromyotonia, and dysautonomia. Pain, however, has rarely been reported as the first symptom. The present study describes a case of persistent neuropathic pain as the only symptom associated with a positive serum contactin-associated protein-like 2 (CASPR2) auto-antibody in a 41-year-old female patient. Her pain was completely relieved with steroids and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy. Nevertheless, the pain recurred 1 year later, consistent with an immunofluorescence titer of the CASPR2 antibody. Our case shows that neuropathic pain may occur as the first and only manifestation of a VGKC complex autoimmunity disorder. VGKC antibody titers might be an indication of pain severity. Steroids coupled with IVIG are effective, but relapse may still occur.
Understanding the complex chromatin dynamics in primary human neutrophils during PMA-induced NET formation
Authors: Atteberry Brandi , Berman Benjamin P. , Kelly Theresa K. , Cayford Justin
Published: October 2024

Background

Primary human neutrophils play a pivotal role in innate immunity, mainly through the formation of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) in a process known as NETosis. This cell-death pathway is crucial for combating infections but is also implicated in many inflammatory diseases, such as sepsis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Methods

The study presented here investigates chromatin dynamics during NET formation by stimulating primary human neutrophils with phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA). We adapt the ATAC-Seq (assay for transposase-accessible chromatin using sequencing) method to isolated neutrophils and characterize a time-dependent chromatin response.

Results

We found that chromatin accessibility patterns are consistent across individual donors and most chromatin changes occur within 30 min, with many continuing across the 90 min assessed in this study. Regulatory regions gaining accessibility were associated with the activity of pathways that have been implicated in NOX-dependent NET formation.

Conclusions

Our findings increase the understanding of the chromatin changes underlying NET formation and also identify potential early-acting targets for modulating this process in inflammatory diseases.
Elevated circulating group-2 innate lymphoid cells expressing activation markers and correlated tryptase AB1 levels in active ascariasis
Authors: López Juan-Felipe , Zakzuk Josefina , Satitsuksanoa Pattraporn , Lozano Ana , Buergi Laura , Heider Anja , Alvarado-Gonzalez Juan Carlos , Babayev Huseyn , Akdis Cezmi , van de Veen Willem , Caraballo Luis , Akdis Mübeccel
Published: October 2024

Introduction

Ascaris lumbricoides infection is one of the most common soil-transmitted helminthiasis and IgE response to this helminth may increase the risk of asthma, bronchial hyperreactivity and atopy. There is not enough evidence showing the role of group-2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2) in the pathogenesis of helminth infections in humans. Here, we aimed to investigate and characterize the influence of Ascaris lumbricoides infection on circulating ILCs in endemically exposed subjects.

Methods

Non-infected (NI; n=16) and Ascaris-infected (AI; n=16) subjects from an endemic area were included. Two consecutive stool samples from each subject were examined by Kato-Katz to define parasite infection. Antibodies to the ABA-1 antigen of Ascaris and Ascaris extract were measured by ELISA. ILC subsets and their activation markers (CD25, CD69, thymic stromal lymphopoietin receptor (TSLPR) were evaluated in its PBMC by flow cytometry. Proximity extension assay (PEA) was performed to explore plasma proteins associated to infection.

Results

No significant differences in the relative or absolute frequencies of total ILCs, ILC1, ILC2 and ILC3 cells were observed regarding the infection status. However, within AI group, IgE-sensitized subjects to ABA-1 had higher frequencies and counts of ILC2 (p<0.05). Frequencies of CD25+, CD69+ and TSLPR+ ILC2 were higher in AI compared to the NI (p<0.01). Additionally, egg burden was positively correlated with CD69+ ILC2 frequencies (r=0.67; p=0.005). Tryptase alpha/beta 1 (TPSAB1), GP6 and several plasma proteins associated with cell growth and granulocyte chemotaxis were highly expressed in the AI group (p<0.05). Interestingly, TPSAB1 levels were positively correlated with ILC2 expressing activation markers frequencies, egg burden and IgE levels against Ascaris.

Discussion

Ascaris infection is associated with increased expression of ILC2 activation markers and TPSAB1, which may contribute to the type-2 response.