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The Limits of Literary Analysis: Feminist Literary Criticism and Authorial Intentionalism
Authors: Bendouma Noureddine , Zitouni Mohamed Zine Elabidin
Published: November 2024

This article positions feminist literary criticism within the spectrum of authorial intentionalism and anti-authorial intentionalism, probing the necessity of referencing the author versus advocating for a detachment from authorial intent. It tends to probe whether feminist literary criticism favors referring to the author, or takes for granted the ability to reconstruct the author through his/her works. Based on textual readings of the literature on the topic, this article brings closer opposing views about the ability and inability of reconstructing the author by the analyst. Those opposing views consist of traditional literary criticism which calls for referencing the author on the one hand, and the concept of the ‘Death of the Author’ proposed by Roland Barthes which advocates an anti-authorial theoretical shift. This article arrived at the conclusion that feminist literary criticism aims for a delicate balance between acknowledging the author’s influence and embracing the ‘death of the author’ concept. Such a balance is crucial for a nuanced exploration of gender-related themes in literature.
The concept of Alienation and its depiction in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (1922) by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Authors: Mekhanet Youcef
Published: November 2024

The theme of human alienation, encompassing various psycho-social disorders such as loss of self, anxiety, depersonalization, loneliness, and pessimism, has been extensively explored by philosophers, psychologists, and sociologists. In the context of modernist literature, this theme became prevalent as writers grappled with feelings of distance and isolation from their societies. F. Scott Fitzgerald, a prominent figure of the "Lost Generation" of writers, addressed the theme of alienation in his works, despite not initially receiving the same recognition as other modernist authors. One of his underrated works, the short story "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," has gained renewed attention and even a movie adaptation, highlighting its enduring relevance in the literary landscape. This article forwards a theoretical exploration of alienation and how it is perceived by few of the main thinkers in the human history such as Friedrich Hegel, Karl Marx, and Max Weber. Additionally, Fitzgerald’s “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (1922) will be analyzed under the light of alienation in order to examine the portrayal of such phenomenon in the modern society.
Population Policy in Algeria: Between Planning and the Reality of Achieving the Goal of Birth Spacing
Authors: Mechraoui Laid , Djafoura Mousab , Dey Soumya
Published: November 2024

Algeria did not initially prioritize its population growth rate when it gained independence, because focusing on compensating for the victims of the war of liberation. It did not adopt a specific Family planning until 1982, within the framework of the five-point plan 1980-1984. During this plan, a committee was formed to study the country's demographic situation, aiming to control the long-term and medium-term birth rate in Algeria.
In recent years, there has been much discussion about the demographic issue, as numerous economic, social, and demographic studies have addressed this highly sensitive matter, which fundamentally affects the society, which is influenced by the age of first marriage and the educational level of women.
Based on these considerations, we will attempt to understand the key areas the government emphasized in pursuit of its demographic goals, which undoubtedly had economic, social, and political implications.
اختبار B53 لـ بونردل للذكاء غير اللفظي بتوظيفه في الانتقاء المهني
Authors: Hebali Karima
Published: November 2024

تستهدف الدّراسة الحالية إلى التحقق من الخصائص السيكومترية لاختبار (B53) لتقييم التفكير المنطقي الذي أعده ريموند بونردل لدى عينة من العاملين بالمؤسسة الاقتصادية. حيث تكونت عينة الدّراسة من 200 فردا (150 ذكورا و50 أنثى). فتوصلت نتائج الدراسة إلى ما يلي: 
- يمتلـك اختبار (B53) مؤشـرات سيكومترية مقبولـة حسب خصائص الاختبار الجيد.
Relationship Between Lack of Motivation for Sports Performance and Exposure to Sports Injuries Among Young Soccer Players in Algeria
Authors: AHMEDI Mourad
Published: November 2024

A sports injury is an obsession for every player and has a negative impact on their psyche and, therefore, the fear of an injury and its severity reduces the player's performance, and therefore a lot of attention should be paid to attention to the medical aspect, especially to rehabilitation, which must be in accordance with the type of injury.
The current study aimed to identify the relationship between poor motivation for sports performance and exposure to sports injuries among young soccer players in Algeria.
The study sample consisted of 30 players from the under-19 category who were randomly chosen from clubs in the city of Bou Saada.
With a descriptive approach, we used the Achievement Motivation Scale and a special form to control the nature and number of injuries sustained by players.
The results indicated that there is a strong correlation between injury recurrence and lack of motivation for sports performance among young soccer players. In addition, there is a correlation between the degree of sensation of physical pain derived from a sports injury and the lack of motivation for sports performance among young soccer players.
The impact of the Indochinese war on America: A Sociopolitical Perspective
Authors: Benalia Ismail
Published: November 2024

This paper presents a comprehensive historical analysis of the American entanglement in Indochina and its profound sociopolitical impact on the American society.  The study delves into the intricate layers of the conflict in an attempt to highlight its causes, progression, and posthumous effects. As the research paper encompasses both historical and sociopolitical dimensions, it offers a nuanced understanding of the American entanglement complexity and its ramifications which continue to reverberate until today on American mainland.
التحليل الديموغرافي للبيانات السكانية: أمثلة عملية
Authors: Rachedi Khadra
Published: November 2024

تهدف الورقة التالية إلى التعريف بالتحليل الديموغرافي وابراز أهميته في تحليل البيانات السكانية وقدرته على تقييمها وتقويمها وحساب، من خلالها، أهم المؤشرات الديموغرافية وكيفية تفسيرها. بالاعتماد على مجموعة من طرقه واساليبه مدعما بأمثلة عملية. وتبين أنه وبفضل التقنيات التي يعتمدها فمن الضروري أن يسبق التحليل الديموغرافي أي تحليل يختص بالسكان والظواهر الديموغرافية.
طرق وإستراتجيات إدارة الضغوط المهنية في بيئة العمل وتأثيرها على الأداء الوظيفي للعاملين
Authors: Chaine Naouel , Khemissi Besma
Published: November 2024

تهدف الورقة البحثية لتحديد حقيقة الضغوط المهنية على مستوى مؤسسات العمل وما تسببه من إرهاق وإزعاج للعاملين وتأثيرها على مستوى الأداء الوظيفي في المؤسسة الجزائرية وكشف العلاقة بين الضغوط المهنية والأداء الوظيفي، بالتطرق لمفهوم الضغط المهني والأداء الوظيفي وأسبابها ومصادرها ومراحل حدوث وانتشار الضغط المهني، والنتائج والآثار المترتبة عليها وأهم أساليب إدارة الضغوط على مستوى الفرد والمنظمة والتطرق للعلاقة بين الضغوط المهنية والأداء الوظيفي للفرد والمنظمة وخلصت الدراسة أنه يجب تحسين مختلف الظروف الفيزيقية والتنظيمية وتوسيع شبكة الاتصالات غير الرسمية لزيادة التعاون بين العاملين والقضاء على مختلف الصراعات الإدارية، والعمل على توفير مختلف الحوافز المادية والمعنوية، كما توجد مصادر واضحة لضغوط العمل مثل ضعف الإمكانيات  المساندة وعبء العمل  النفسي وضعف الدعم الاجتماعي وغيرها.
تم التوصل أن الضغوط المهنية تأثر على الأداء الوظيفي خاصة من ناحية الآثار السلبية على الفرد والمنظمة وعلى تحقيق الأهداف المرجوة من خلال الأداء الفعال الذي يعد أساسي وهام في تحقيق أهداف المنظمة، خاصة عندما يكون مرتفع لأنه يزداد تأثيره على المستوى التنظيمي عند مواجهة العاملين ضغوط إدارية ومهنية ذات تأثير سلبي مما يؤدي إلى العديد من المشكلات منها انخفاض الأداء، حيث أكدت معظم الدراسات أهمية العنصر البشري وأداء العاملين داخل المنظمات.
The interest of principal component analysis for anthropological research of digital dermatoglyphs: Case of some Algerian and Mediterranean populations
Authors: Mortad Nadjla
Published: November 2024

Principal component analysis (PCA) is a powerful tool for compressing and synthesizing information in the processing of quantitative data from multivariate analysis. It is used in this study to help explore variations in digital dermatoglyphic patterns within some Algerian and Mediterranean populations as part of anthropological research. The PCA carried out in the male sex shows that the first axis, separates the North African populations on the side of the positive abscissa to which are added Andalusia with more whirlpools, and the other populations of the North of the Mediterranean on the side of the negative abscissa with more arcs (and ulnar loops for the female sex). The second axis clearly contrasts the populations of the South of the Mediterranean on the side of the positive ordinates with more vortices, and the populations of the North of the Mediterranean on the side of the negative ordinates with more radial and ulnar loops. The Algerian populations are close to each other and close to Tunisia and Andalusia (and Libya for the female sex). The affinity recorded between these populations can be explained by the cultural, anthropological, geographical mixing that has affected these regions over time.
تمثلات الأبناء حول أساليب التربية الأسرية الجنسية: دراسة ميدانية على عينة من الأبناء
Authors: Keziz Amel
Published: November 2024

هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى محاولة فهم موضوع التربية الجنسية كونه من بين المواضيع التي قد تعد طابو اجتماعي لا يمكن الحديث عنه، لذا تم التركيز على دراسة ميدانية تشمل 30 مفردة من الأبناء  وهي عينة قصدية تم توزيع الاستمارة عليهم بطريقة عشوائية ومتمثلة في الأبناء الذين ينتمون إلى مرحلة المراهقة المتأخرة حسب تقسيم العلماء والممتدة من سنة 18 إلى 21 سنة كونها الأثر وعيا عن باقي مراحل المراهقة الأخرى، بحث نسعى من هذه الدراسة إلى توضيح أبعاد التنشئة الأسرية من طرف (الوالدين) ومساهمتها في تشكيل ثقافة جنسية قائمة على الوعي الاجتماعي بمثل هذه المواضيع، كما تم الاعتماد على المنهج الوصفي كمنهج أساسي للدراسة سعد في وصف الظاهرة وصفا علميا، ومن هنا تم التوصل إلى أن الأسرة لها مجموعة من الأساليب التربوية التي ترافق الأبناء في مثل هذه المواضيع لكنها قد لا تكون مفعلة بصورة كبيرة نظرا لمجموع العادات والتقاليد وثقافة الأسرة .
أثر مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي على العلاقة بين أفراد الأسرة : دراسة ميدانية على عينة من الأسر بمدينة الأغواط
Authors: BEN LAHBIB Sidahmed , Zobiri Khira Nour
Published: November 2024

تهدف هاته الدراسة إلى معرفة تأثير مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي على العلاقة بين أفراد الأسرة، من خلال القيام بدراسة ميدانية على عينة من الأسر بمدينة الأغواط، حيث تم الاعتماد على أداة الاستبيان، لجمع البيانات والمعلومات من أفراد العينة، وقد اعتمدنا على المنهج الوصفي لتتبع الظاهرة وتفسيرها، وقد انطلقت الدراسة من التساؤل الرئيسي التالي: كيف تؤثر مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي على طبيعة العلاقة بين أفراد الأسرة؟وقد تم التوصل في هذه الدراسة إلى مجموعة من النتائج أهمها:-هناك علاقة بين سن المبحوثين المستخدمين لمواقع التواصل الاجتماعي وتأثر العلاقة بين أفراد الأسرة.-لملازمة مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي أثر على خصوصية العلاقة داخل الأسرة.
Linking Operational Transparency and Trust in Government: The Mediating Roles of Information Quality and Perceived Effort
Authors: Ashkanani Ahmad M. , Aljazzaf Salman , Alsarraf Hani A.
Published: November 2024

Purpose: This research empirically investigates the relationship between operational transparency and citizens' trust in their government through two mediation mechanisms, namely information quality and perceived effort.Study design/methodology/approach: Hypotheses were tested using regression-based mediation analysis, utilizing a series of OLS regression models. Moderated mediation was performed as an additional robustness check.Sample and data: Data were collected from 715 individuals who used a Kuwaiti government website or app within the six months prior to completing an online survey in early 2021.Results: Operational transparency was found to have both "direct" and "indirect" effects on trust. The indirect effects are notably channeled through the proposed mediating mechanisms, highlighting the roles of information quality and perceived effort as key mediators in the relationship between operational transparency and trust in government.Originality/value: The study extends existing research by specifically examining the mediation roles of information quality and perceived effort in the operational transparency-trust dynamic within e-government services. It also develops and validates a survey-based measure for perceived operational transparency, which can be used by researchers and practitioners aiming to gauge individual perceptions of operational transparency in service contexts.Research limitations/implications: Strengthening operational transparency can boost citizen trust in government services. Yet, the study’s findings are constrained by its cross-sectional design, highlighting the need for future research with different methods and longer-term analyses.
Unveiling Experiential Skills' Impact on Life Sciences: Leveraging Bloom's Taxonomy for Proficiency
Authors: Mc Pherson-Geyser Genevieve
Published: November 2024

This article delves into the impact of experiential skills development on the proficiency of Life Sciences (Biology) learners, specifically focusing on integrating Bloom's Taxonomy in formulating assessment questions. Within the framework of South Africa's educational system guided by the Curriculum Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS), this mixed-method approach underscores the importance of aligning assessment questions with Bloom's Taxonomy to enhance experiential skills development and improve learner proficiency. The research, using a dual study methodology (PhD and MEd), emphasises the significance of question complexity and difficulty in driving experiential skills development despite varying perspectives among teachers on question sequencing. It argues that while standardised assessments may dictate question formats, teachers' inherent questioning styles are crucial in facilitating authentic learning experiences. Moreover, the article unveils a notable enhancement in learner proficiency resulting from effective planning and execution of experiential skills lessons, corroborating existing literature. In conclusion, valuable light is shed on the pivotal role of experiential skills development in enhancing learner proficiency in Life Sciences education, particularly within the South African context. By leveraging Bloom's Taxonomy in questioning and lesson planning, teachers can effectively cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving skills in learners. The findings advocate for tailored approaches to address proficiency gaps and stimulate learner achievement, thereby fostering engaged learning and real-life skill application in Life Sciences classrooms.
Generative AI tools in Teaching and Learning: An Enabler to Creating Work-Ready Students in the 4IR.
Authors: Pramjeeth Shamola , Ramgovind Priya
Published: November 2024

Higher education is experiencing a paradigm shift with the advent of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools and large language models. This transformative approach is revolutionising education and the world of work and, if harnessed correctly, has the propensity to shape future minds. The study sought to understand academics and teaching and learning (T&L) specialists' perceptions at a private higher education institution (PHEI) in South Africa on how Generative AI tools should be used in T&L to prepare students adequately for the world of work. This qualitative exploratory study purposively selected 40 academics and T&L specialists across ten sites from a PHEI in South Africa. Three themes emerged from the data: curriculum integration, discourse, partnerships and collaboration and training and awareness. To prepare students for the world of work that uses AI, it is important to integrate Generative AI into the curriculum and teaching and learning, considering industry-specific requirements through continuous discourse, partnerships and collaboration between stakeholders. The training and awareness of Generative AI tools are necessary for lecturers and students to understand better how to use Generative AI tools correctly and responsibly.
Evaluating Anatomy Learning of First-year University Students: A Pilot Study
Authors: Fritz Kaylyn , Isafiade Omowunmi , Conana Honjiswa , Ekpo Okobi , Kotze Retha Christina M
Published: November 2024

Many students find anatomy concepts overwhelming and difficult to grasp, therefore, understanding how anatomy is learned, and the influences thereon is important to ensure academic performance. To evaluate student diversity and anatomy learning, this study presents a pilot study on how first-year students at the University of the Western Cape (South Africa) learn anatomy. A mixed-methods approach was implemented using a Google Form questionnaire. Data was obtained from 20 first-year anatomy undergraduate students in 2022. The findings revealed participants preferred face-to-face practicals (60%) and specimens (55%). Face-to-face practicals, teaching slides and 3D models were identified as effective learning measures, with 3D models showing significant differences across academic degrees. Students perceived greater benefits from face-to-face practicals, 3D models and specimens. Students strongly preferred the visual modality and spaced practice strategy. Differences in aural and writing modalities were observed across degrees, where BSc in Medical Bioscience and BSc in Sports and Exercise Science had higher scores, respectively. Learning barriers included content overload, loadshedding, and less student-lecturer interaction. Overall, face-to-face teaching with teaching slides remains important, with online methods playing a supplementary role. Further research on anatomy learning in different degrees and the impact thereof on academic performance is needed.
Quality Evaluation Tools for Learning Objects: A Case of Engineering Tuition in an ODL Setting
Authors: Nyaka Crisantia , Mosia Ngaka
Published: November 2024

This research investigates the application of Learning Objects (LOs) in enhancing the delivery of educational content through multimedia approaches, particularly within the contexts of Open Distance Learning (ODL) and engineering education. The quality of LOs employed in these settings is critical, as it can significantly impact student comprehension, influencing both successful qualification completion rates and attrition rates within specific fields of study. The study aims to evaluate whether the current criteria used to assess LOs are sufficient and appropriate for the teaching and learning (T&L) of engineering disciplines. A technology scorecard for various LO technologies is developed, and the assessment is conducted using the Learning Object Review Instrument (LORI) criteria. The findings from this assessment are then analysed against the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) module outcome criteria to determine whether the existing LORI criteria are suitable for measuring the acceptable quality levels of LOs in engineering T&L. The research adopts a qualitative methodology, with the establishment of a technology scorecard being a key component. The study's outcomes will reveal whether the LORI criteria are adequate and appropriate for assessing the quality of LOs in engineering education. If inadequacies are identified, the research will highlight these gaps and propose recommendations for addressing them. Ultimately, the study aims to establish a new, refined framework for assessing the quality of LOs in engineering T&L contexts.
Harnessing AI for ISCED Labelling of ODL Courses
Authors: Öncü Sefa Emre
Published: November 2024

At the University of Bologna, one of the pioneers of higher education in Europe and the institution that inspired the name of the Bologna Process, courses are labelled according to the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED), a statistical classification of vocational fields. In Open and Distance Learning (ODL), where the number of programmes is high in parallel with the number of learners, determining the fields of courses taught is crucial not only for measurement and evaluation processes but also for a detailed examination of statistical information in processes such as enrolment and graduation. Processes such as data classification according to specific categories can be rapidly carried out with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) and can be utilised in administrative processes. This study investigated whether ChatGPT-4, one of the AI applications, could classify 1135 courses taught at Anadolu University's Open Education System (AUOES), which is part of the Bologna Process, according to ISCED fields, considering the content of the courses. In this study, document analysis was applied to the data analysis. According to the results, the highest number of courses in AUOES were in business, administration, and law (386), while the fewest courses were in education (27). These results indicate that courses related to white-collar professions are taught frequently and are influenced by the programmes at AUOES. This study suggests that AI can be used in administrative processes and to classify courses according to ISCED fields. Categorising all courses according to ISCED or a similar standard could enable the analysis of courses in vocational fields. Determining the fields of courses according to certain standardisations in ODL could allow the courses, and consequently, the books and materials, to be handled by subject matter experts. Decision-makers in ODL could plan the teaching of courses in line with needs by considering the employment situation in vocational fields when launching new programmes or updating course lists. Researchers could investigate the accuracy of AI's processes in administrative tasks and gather the opinions of subject matter experts, opening up new avenues for further research and exploration in the field of AI in education.
The Ripple Effect: How Chaos Theory can Transform Education
Authors: Breedt Ilze , Fourie Alecia
Published: November 2024

Background: The education atmosphere in a class could influence students’ attitude and their understanding and willingness to collaborate in a class. Chaos has a different meaning for different students and lecturers. Sometimes this same chaos could be the best possible paradigm or teaching strategy to influence students to have a deeper understanding of the work. The use of chaos theory in higher education could allow for a different way in which students view information and how they engage and collaborate in the class. Focus: In this research the use of chaos theory in Higher Education Institutions classrooms was researched to be able to answer the following research question: How do students and lecturers perceive the impact of chaos theory on fostering deeper learning and critical thinking in academic settings? Methodology: A qualitative research design was followed to determine how students experienced this approach of teaching, and the experience from the lectures who apply this theory and method of teaching in the class.  A case study design was followed to discover how the method is implemented in class and students used an open-ended questionnaire to explain their experience. The lecturers involved also filled in an open-ended questionnaire to explain the difference between the normal teaching strategy they used in their classes in relation to the chaos theory. Purposive sampling was used to determine who will be part of the study. Only lecturers who were willing to test the results regarding the chaos theory were asked to take part in the study. Results and implications: A paradigm change could contribute to deeper learning. The way lecturers approach this theory in the classroom contributed to a new approach of lecturing to use in the classroom to ensure students gain deeper learning in a different way than before. Students experience the situation differently and from the case study it was clear that lectures and students explain that this method of discovering and exploring need to be develop more in classrooms and students need to get the opportunity to be exposed to this method of lecturing. In the light of this, a recommendation to lecturers will be to explore this method of instruction and allow students to discover information in a different method. Keywords: Chaos theory, Deeper Understanding, Teaching Strategies, Students Attitude & Education Atmosphere.
Images in Christian thought of the 3rd–6th centuries: From theology to pedagogy
Authors:   National Research University “Higher School of Economics”, Lurie Zinaida A.
Published: November 2024

The article explores the use of images in Christian educational tradition. It deals with the attitudes towards fine arts that has been hitherto thematized mainly within philo-sophical discourse. In this paper we shall avoid theological debates on images in religion and focus on neutral images that were not used in ritual practices. The author shows that in ancient pedagogical thought the importance of artistic and poetic imagery was highly praised and they were believed to be superior in quality and ontological value to images. The works of fine arts were considered as agents of knowledge suitable to educate common-ers. Representation in general played an important role in Hellenistic society and culture. However, since education was elitist, visualization received no special place of its own in ped-agogy. The perception of the visual arts in Christianity and Judaism was based on the same principles of using images that had previously been used in Hellenistic culture, by adapting them to the cult and mindset of their religions. The walls of synagogues, houses of Christian meetings, catacombs, churches, etc. were painted with frescoes and decorated with mosa-ics. Small visual forms and illustrated codices were quite important. Analysis of the visual heritage confirms its connection with religious education. Christian adoption of fine arts also developed the ancient thought on artworks as agents of knowledge. Christian authors applied to images those concepts that previously concerned only poetry. Ideas on the psycho- emotional impact of images were often expressed. Latin authors, fully aware of these ideas, accentuated the use of images as a means of educating the illiterate. Being involved in teach-ing commoners, they made important observations about the educational use of images. In particular they emphasized that the agency of images was restricted: pictures required expla-nation and could even be misleading.
Orthodox images in the urban imaginary of Veliky Novgorod
Authors:   Yaroslav-the-Wise Novgorod State University, Fedotova Natalia G.
Published: November 2024

The article studies the perception of the city and collective ideas thereof, particularly through the phenomenon of the urban imaginary which is a synthesis of collective representations of a real and a virtual city. The structure of the urban imaginary consists of visual images through which a person imagines a city, including its architecture or once-seen images of festive events. The author argues that religious images, in particular those related to Christian Orthodox imagery, occupy a separate place in the urban imaginary, especially in historical cities, such as Veliky Novgorod. The empirical research of the urban imaginary was conducted with the use of in-depth interviews with residents of Veliky Novgorod. The study involved 52 Novgorodians with quotas by age, duration of residence, gender and fields of activity. The purpose of the study was to inquire how a modern city is perceived, imagined and represented. This research has shown that Orthodox images form the sacred core of the urban imaginary of Veliky Novgorod. For Novgorodians, St. Sophia Cathedral, medieval churches (as integral parts of cultural landscape), Novgorod monasteries, icons and ancient Russian books are all important symbols of the city. Orthodox images make the basis for self-perception and are key elements of urban identity. They are important for cognition and emotional contact with the city in the spiritual experience of urban residents.
‘The Mother of God Eleousa’ from a private collection—Italian icon of the mid (?) 13th century
Authors:   Research Institute of Theory and History of Fine Arts of the Russian Academy of Arts, Etinhof Olga E. ,   E. M. Meletinsky Institute of Higher Studies in Humanities Russian State University for the Humanities
Published: November 2024

The paper inquires into the dating and provenance of a particular ‘Mother of God Eleousa’ from a Muscovite private collection. Is this icon a work of Italian or Byzantine art? The icon went through commercial restoration in Moscow, which could have distorted its paint-ing and complicated the tasks of its dating and attribution. Numerous interventions and tint-ing, especially on the damaged face of the Mother of God, were clearly visible as early as the win-ter of 2021–2022; now most of these have been removed, although still not completely. The aim of that restoration was probably to create the illusion of a purely Byzantine icon for commercial purposes. The author suggests that the icon is not a Byzantine monument, but was created by an Italian master guided by a Byzantine model. Byzantine influence is present in this icon as much as it was inherent in Italian art of the 13th century and widespread in various artistic centers of this time. The icon’s origin could be Sicily or South of Italy. However, additional detailed research is needed to definitely confirm such attribution. So far, Italian provenance seems to be best substantiated. The versions of dating to the end of the 13th century or to the first quar-ter of the same century both do not seem convincing. The reminiscences of Late Comnenian art cannot be considered as a decisive dating indicator because their presence had been found dur-ing a very long period of time, including monuments of the late 13th century. Preliminary dating points at the middle of the 13th century or even at the period between the 1230s and 1260s.
On the icon of ‘The Mother of God Eleousa’ from a private collection exhibited in the Michael Abramov Museum of Russian Icon
Authors:   State Institute for Art Studies, Oretskaia Irina A.
Published: November 2024

In the brief study of the icon in the private collection heavily worn but distin-guished by high artistic quality the author comes to the conclusion that it was probably painted in the Mediterranean in the 1st half of the 13th century by an Italian artist. The use of the widespread iconography of the Virgin Eleousa and its somewhat unique stylistic features do not allow (at least at present) for a more precise attribution.
NEURO-ENDOCRINE ASPECTS OF INFERTILITY IN WOMEN WITH LONG-COVID-19
Authors: BOICHUK O.G. , GOLOVCHAK I.S. , KOLOMIICHENKO T.V.
Published: November 2024

Currently, the exact mechanisms of the impact of COVID-19 on women's reproductive health remain poorly defined. Purpose of the study is to assess the hormonal function of patients with infertility and long-term COVID-19. Materials and methods. The main group consisted of 80 women with infertility who had symptoms of "long-COVID", the comparison group - 40 patients without a history of COVID-19. Hormonal studies of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), prolactin, melatonin, estradiol (E2), progesterone (P), free testosterone (Tf), dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), cortisol, anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) were conducted. Results. Violation of gonadotropic regulation of reproductive function is manifested by an increase in the serum concentration of LH and FSH and an increase in their ratio. A tendency to hyperprolactinemia, a relative decrease in serum melatonin was revealed. A more than 2-fold increase in the E2/P ratio on the 22nd day of the menstrual cycle indicates a tendency to hyperestrogenemia. An increase in the level of serum androgens (Tf and DHEA), which also play a role in female reproduction, was detected. Elevated levels of the stress hormone cortisol can negatively affect the chances of getting pregnant in assisted reproductive technologies programs. A decrease in AMH was observed in patients with infertility and long-term COVID-19, indicating a decrease in their ovarian reserve. Conclusion. The identified neuro-endocrine changes in patients with infertility and long-term COVID-19, due to the direct and indirect effects of the transmitted disease and its consequences, may be a marker of reduced reproductive potential and unsuccessful attempts to use assisted reproductive technologies.
ETHNOLINGUISTICS OF MADURESE LANGUAGE PRESERVATION THROUGH ORAL LITERATURE IN LOK-OLOK ART
Authors: Fauziah Arinal haq
Published: November 2024

In facing the challenges of globalisation and modernisation, the preservation of local language and culture, especially the Madurese language, is becoming increasingly important. This research focuses on the oral literature tradition of Lok-Olok as an effort to maintain and preserve the Madurese language. Lok-Olok is a poem or verse spoken in the Karapan Sapi performance. The art of Lok-Olok not only reflects the beauty of language, but also conveys the cultural values and identity of Madurese society. This research uses a qualitative approach with ethnomethodology method to understand the role and meaning of Lok-Olok in the context of language preservation. Through interviews with tokang lok-olok and observation, this research explores how oral literature becomes a reinforcement and preservation of the Madurese language. The results show that the involvement of the younger generation in Lok-Olok is very important to foster a love for Madurese language and culture. By understanding and preserving Lok-Olok, it is hoped that the Madurese language can survive and remain relevant in the modern era. This research provides insight into the importance of preserving oral literature as part of efforts to maintain the sustainability of the Madurese language.

Keywords: Ethnolinguistics, Madurese Language Preservation, Lok-Olok, Oral Literature
Coq-à-l’âne et affaires du temps (1565-1622)
Authors: Roberts Hugh
Published: November 2024

Pendant les guerres de Religion et au-delà, des auteurs anonymes se sont attaqués aux affaires du temps par le prisme du rire et de l’incohérence du coq-à-l’âne. Tous les camps du conflit – protestant, catholique, ligueur et politique – ont repris le genre inventé par Marot. Cet article cherche à mettre en lumière une sélection de ces textes peu connus pour aborder la question du lien entre le rire, le non-sens et l’actualité. Le coq-à-l’âne est souvent ancré dans une situation précise. Il s’agit d’intervenir dans les circonstances contemporaines par voie de polémiques violentes. Le coq-à-l’âne se relève être une pratique littéraire privilégiée pendant des décennies pour aborder des affaires du temps conflictuelles.
Farces et mazarinades. Actualité d’une forme théâtrale comique pendant la Fronde
Authors: Kerautret Flavie
Published: November 2024

Cet article examine les manifestations et usages du modèle farcesque en France dans la première moitié du xviiᵉ siècle en proposant de décloisonner des corpus parfois isolés selon des critères génériques avec, d’une part, le théâtre et, d’autre part, les écrits polémiques. Cette méthode permet la mise au jour de la valeur esthétique et politique de la farce au cours de cette période. Après avoir considéré plusieurs pièces publiées au début du siècle, l’analyse se concentre sur la crise politique de la Fronde et s’attarde sur une étude de cas : La Farce des courtisans de Pluton (1649). Loin d’être en désuétude comme l’a parfois estimé l’histoire du théâtre, la farce apparaît comme une forme d’actualité dont le nom, les figures vedettes, les codes et les ressorts comiques sont exploités par ceux qui traitent des affaires du temps.
Contribution de Laurent de Laffemas à la Fronde et au burlesque : des Feuillantines à l’Énéide « accommodée à l’histoire du temps »
Authors: Leclerc Jean
Published: November 2024

La présente étude s’intéresse à la contribution de Laurent de Laffemas à la Fronde et au burlesque. Ce fils du fameux « bourreau de Richelieu », Isaac de Laffemas, auteur de pamphlets en vers burlesques et de parodies de Virgile, n’a signé aucune de ses œuvres, mais sa notoriété était telle que ses contemporains en ont parlé abondamment, que ce soit Tallemant dans ses Historiettes, Loret dans sa Muse historique ou Gabriel Naudé dans son Mascurat. De sa chanson des Feuillantines à son Virgile goguenard en passant par sa Lettre, a Monsieur le cardinal, burlesque, sa poésie se caractérise par les jeux de mots, les allusions à l’actualité et un regard amusé devant la folie des hommes.
Creating virtual models of Arhyz region
Authors: Rylskiy Ilya , Paramonov Dmitriy , Kozhukhar Anna , Gruzdev Roman
Published: November 2024

Designing mountain tourism clusters requires a significant amount of effort from different specialists from different organizations and regions. The free exchange of high-precision data can be difficult; the data itself, as a rule, cannot be obtained from funds, which requires high-precision surveys using the latest technologies. The paper describes an approach to providing information to diverse specialists with high-precision information, through surveying using the airborne laser scanning method, digital aerial photography. Information support is achieved by cartographic products derived from these materials, including a virtual model with closed spatial data. In addition to the use of open data for less important regions, the work separately examines aspects of surveying in different seasons and the opportunities that this approach provides (calculation of the depth layer of snow cover, the ability to decipher hazardous processes associated with snow). An approach to filling virtual models not only with traditional two-dimensional and three-dimensional cartographic materials, but also with points of laser reflections from above-ground objects is also described. This approach not only improves the visual quality of the 3D model rendering, providing a high level of realism, but also allows users to make accurate measurements based on the original survey information. The paper discusses approaches to optimizing data storage and visualization, allowing you to work with a large amount of spatial information without the use of specialized computers. Various approaches to visualizing laser reflection points in model space are considered.
Methodology for planning a flight when carrying out air laser scanning in territories with mountainous relief
Authors: Rylskiy Ilya , Paramonov Dmitriy , Gribok Marina , Gruzdev Roman
Published: November 2024

Laser scanning and digital aerial photography require careful planning to ensure project requirements are met, data gaps are avoided and flight time is minimized. Any error of this kind results in additional costs, measured in tens of percent of the possible cost of the project. However, modern flight planning software shows an insufficient level of planning quality due to the inability to adequately estimate the distance from the sensors on the routes to the actual terrain surface. This effect is most pronounced in mountainous areas with highly dissected terrain. When using modern laser scanners operating in the mode of simultaneous presence of several laser pulses in the air, such a defect can and does lead to the appearance of gaps in the survey that are not cover by eddata. This task cannot be solved effectively manually, which requires the creation of methods for automated calculation of the quality of data coverage for all possible configurations of laser scanning equipment (depending on the actual range of the device at the selected shooting frequency). This paper describes a method for solving this problem using a new software solution based on ArcView, which checks the prepared flight plan for compliance with the technical conditions of the work and completeness of coverage. An example of an actually completed project in a territory with high mountainous terrain is given, as well as the examples of unacceptable options for performing work discovered by the described method. The presented technique can be used with any type of existing laser scanning systems and/or aircraft cameras, provided that their possible modes are first entered.
Infrastructure Life Cycle Assessment and Comparative Total Estimation Costing Data Analysis for Bargarh District, Odisha, India
Authors: Acharya Siddharth , Naik Prathamesh , Venkatesan R Dr. Prasanna
Published: November 2024

This study thoroughly examines the infrastructure development in Bargarh District, Odisha, with a specific emphasis on the construction of ring roads and flyovers with conventional and sustainable materials and methods. The study analyses the amounts of materials, and types of materials, conducts a life cycle assessment (LCA), and estimates the total cost for the project. It emphasizes the importance of balancing urban expansion with environmental sustainability. Thorough computations of traditional and eco-friendly materials utilized in different stages of construction offer valuable information on cost-efficiency and techniques for reducing environmental impact. The Infra Works program has been employed to design and simulate the project, guaranteeing precise modelling and effective planning through which we can estimate the quantities and visualize the outcomes. Two scenarios were considered: one with conventional materials with conventional methods of construction and the other with sustainable materials with specific environmentally friendly construction methods. The main achievement of our study is to examine whether we can replace conventional materials and techniques to gain more efficiency in terms of sustainability and budgeting.
Listening Made Easy: The Impact of Conversational Videos on Students’ Listening Comprehension
Authors: Arbain Muhammad , Ramadani Fitra , Hartatya Novika
Published: November 2024

Using video material for teaching listening is advantageous because it provides rich resources for English dialogue and pronunciation practice. This widespread use of video materials supports the development of listening skills in English language learning. In this study, the researcher focuses on using English conversation videos, specifically tailored to the topics covered in the 8th grade junior high school curriculum. The aim is to help students better understand functional English conversations, thereby achieving the learning objectives more effectively. This research is intended to investigate the difference of result between the student who are taught listening comprehension using conversation video and those who are taught listening comprehension without conversation video. The findings shows that the average post-test score in the Experimental Class was 68.84, whereas the average post-test score in the Control Class was 65.08These results indicate that the use of conversation videos significantly enhances students’ listening comprehension, suggesting that this teaching method can be an effective alternative in English language learning. This research is expected to contribute to the development of more innovative and engaging teaching methods for listening skill in the classroom.
A Deep Learning Application Built with Tkinter for Waste Recycling and Recommending Solutions
Authors: Paneru Biplov
Published: November 2024

This paper presents a novel PyTorch model integrated with a Tkinter-based Recycling Recommendation Application to address the pressing issue of waste management. Our waste prediction and classification model achieve high precision by leveraging advanced machine learning techniques and a large dataset. We improve classification accuracy and speed using pre-trained models and transfer learning, which is critical for effective waste management. The accompanying Tkinter application improves recycling recommendations by allowing users to input information through an intuitive interface. Our PyTorch model has exceptional accuracy, scoring 99% on the training set and approximately 96% on validation, which is supported by robust stratified cross-validation. This fusion of cutting-edge machine learning and user-centered design represents a significant step toward more efficient waste management and environmentally friendly waste disposal practices. The system's potential for widespread adoption is highlighted by its accuracy in categorizing various waste items and providing tailored solutions, resulting in a positive environmental impact.
Holocaust Perpetrators and Unjust Combatants
Authors: Case Spencer
Published: November 2024

There are compelling reasons to accept Revisionism in just war theory, i.e., the view, roughly, that combatants fighting on the unjust side of a war have no moral right to kill combatants fighting on the just side. This seems to imply that participating in an unjust war as an ordinary soldier is gravely immoral. Indeed, it’s hard to see why such soldiers aren’t the moral peers of the low-level Holocaust perpetrators who have been found guilty of many counts of aiding and abetting murder. This article explores the implications of Revisionism for the moral culpability and blameworthiness of unjust combatants. I argue that (i) some unjust combatants who respect the rules of war are as culpable, and may be just as blameworthy, as low-level Holocaust perpetrators; however, (ii) there remain good grounds for thinking that such perpetrators are often more blameworthy than ordinary unjust combatants even if Revisionism is true.
Could 19th-Century Authors Have Noticed Bergmann’s “Rule” in Humans?
Authors: Asher Robert
Published: November 2024

The correlation of increasing size with latitude, known as “Bergmann’s rule”, was first articulated in the 1840s, but its potential applicability to humans was not recognized for another century. In this paper, I have tested if human craniometric data collected by 19th-century naturalists supported this “rule”. At least in the northern hemisphere, they did. Bergmann recognized a relationship between size and latitude in the 1840s, but others studying humans did not, possibly because they were preoccupied with applying anatomical data to debates about human intelligence. Links between cranial anatomy and racist dogma have long been debunked and profound similarities across human populations show that ethnic prejudice has no basis in evolutionary biology. Nonetheless, human populations are not homogeneous or less subject to evolutionary processes than other organisms. Some of these processes are evident in the datasets collected by 19th-century naturalists, whatever their socio-political views may have been.
On What Matters for Obligations to Refugees
Authors: Hillier-Smith Bradley
Published: November 2024

Rindermann et al.’s article concludes that certain refugees may have a lower IQ and as a result may not provide as significant an economic contribution to host states compared to the average citizen, and so may be an economic cost. This commentary first casts doubt on this conclusion. It then, and most importantly, demonstrates that even if this conclusion were true, it would be irrelevant insofar as it would have no moral or legal significance in mitigating or defeating obligations towards refugees. The commentary shows that any normative view that IQ and economic contributions can mitigate or defeat obligations to provide protection has unacceptable implications. The commentary then demonstrates that legal and moral obligations to refugees are in no part contingent on IQ and economic contributions and to suppose otherwise would simply represent a fundamental misunderstanding of the nature, grounds, and weight of obligations towards refugees. Hence, supposed IQ or economic contributions are entirely irrelevant to, and cannot undermine the strength of, refugees’ claims to protection nor states’ obligations to provide it.