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Current Issues Related to the Implementation of Citizens' Right to Petition During the Special Military Operation
Authors: Sevryugin V. E. , Kalashnikov S. V.
Published: November 2024

This article examines the role, significance, and operational features of the mechanism through which citizens exercise their right to petition government bodies and local authorities during the Russian Federation's special military operation. Special attention is given to this mechanism within the context of the operation, reflecting Russia’s broader objective of building a participatory model of the rule of law – an endeavor that has acquired particular urgency and importance in the current environment. The study aims to substantiate proposals for enhancing the mechanism that enables citizens to exercise their constitutional right to address public authorities. An analysis of normative legal acts, law enforcement practices, and specific studies on the topic reveal serious deficiencies and accumulated problems in the operation of this mechanism, particularly highlighted by the ongoing military operation. These unresolved issues include the absence of a legally defined procedure for the timely consideration of petitions; inconsistencies in the forms, methods, and procedures for submitting and processing electronic petitions due to a lack of unified standards and adequate legal regulation; the legislature’s failure to implement legal provisions for collective petitions within the existing framework; and the restricted nature of law enforcement agencies’ activities in Russia, which has resulted in numerous violations of citizens’ rights to petition these agencies. To address these challenges, specific proposals and recommendations are formulated for the federal legislature, aimed at rectifying existing gaps and contradictions in the regulatory framework and improving the effectiveness of the petition mechanism. The article places particular emphasis on the urgent issue of submitting or posting collective public petitions, especially in light of recent amendments to the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation and the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses, which establish punitive sanctions for public actions aimed at discrediting the use of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. The Authors employ contemporary methods of legal analysis, developed and validated within the field of legal science, to conduct a comprehensive examination of the topic and to elucidate its interrelation with other legal phenomena and categories. Additionally, the study utilizes a range of specialized methodologies, including formal-logical, historical, analytical-synthetic, abstraction, and modeling techniques, among others, to thoroughly investigate the issues at hand.
POETSKI I METAFORIČKI PROSTOR ITALIJE U EMBAHADAMA MILOŠA CRNJANSKOG
Authors: Šljukić Marija
Published: November 2024

U radu se istražuje i zapaža narativno tkivo izgrađivano i oblikovano kroz poetsku sliku Italije u prelomnim trenucima pred Drugi svetski rat. Prostor, vreme, ljudi i njihove međusobne relacije i korelacije uočavaju se iz osobene perspektive srpskog diplomate u Rimu, savetnika za štampu u poslanstvu Kraljevine Jugoslavije, u vremenskom intervalu od 1938. do 1941. godine. Miloš Crnjanski svoje lične impresije, kao i autobiografsko sećanje, delimično potkrepljuje dnevničkim zapisima italijanskog grofa Ćana, čime se ističe pokušaj rekonstrukcije interesantnog istorijskog perioda, koji se reflektovao, kako na personalnom identitetu Crnjanskog, tako i na njegovoj stvaralačkoj biografiji. Analitičkom metodom uočavaju se karakteristike prostornosti, kao i društveni, politički, istorijski i kulturni nivo, Rima i Venecije, čime se ostvaruje integralna poetska slika Italije u promatranom periodu. Dvostruki princip romaneskne vizije izražen je kroz sameravanje pisca sa sagledavanjem diplomate, aktivacijom principa sećanja i pamćenja, ostvarenim dihotomijom prošlosti i sadašnjosti, na italijanski kulturni i diplomatski prostor, njihove vrednosti i refleksije. Cilj istraživanja predstavlja formiranje celovite vizije Italije, njene uloge, značaja i funkcije, izražene kroz kulturni model, ali i kao jedne od sržnih tačaka na kojima počiva celokupna konstrukcija memoarskih zapisa Embahada.
Developments in agri-environment schemes (AES): Australia
Authors:   Australian National University (ANU), Ansell Dean , Macintosh Andrew ,   Australian National University, Butler Don ,   Australian National University, Waschka Marie ,   Australian National University
Published: November 2024

This chapter explores the developments in agri-environment schemes in Australia. Agri-environment schemes have been a part of Australia’s environmental policy for more than two decades. During this time, schemes have evolved from community-based initiatives addressing land degradation issues, such as soil salinity and poor water quality, to the use of market-based mechanisms aimed at the restoration and protection of biodiversity values on farms. More recently, federal and state governments are increasingly designing schemes that integrate emerging carbon and nature markets in an attempt to make progress towards domestic and international emissions reduction and biodiversity targets, and to defray the cost of biodiversity conservation by attracting private investment. The authors provide examples of these schemes, including a case study on the federal government’s 'Carbon + Biodiversity Pilot' scheme, and discuss the various opportunities and risks associated with this shift in scheme design.
Implementing sustainable land use change programmes
Authors:   ADAS Policy and Economics, Lewis-Reddy Liz
Published: November 2024

This chapter covers implementing sustainable land use change programmes. It explores how these schemes have evolved alongside the principles of sustainable land management, how they are shaped by the culture of the UK nations within which they develop, and how the role and importance of the landowner has changed from a passive recipient of instruction to an active participant in the design process. A case study scheme is also described whose ambition of economic viability achieved through ecologically resilient land management enables us to explore the challenges and opportunities associated with achieving sustainable land management.
Dynamic QR Codes: A Solution for Secure Mobile Payments
Authors: YADAV Om Prakash , KUMAR Ankit , SHANDILYA Kalash , KUMAR Shubhankar
Published: November 2024

Black and white barcodes have been employed recently to encode additional data inside of a designated area. A barcode is composed of gaps and bars that are ordered according to preset rules. However, as the demand for additional data storage increases, a new technology known as QR codes has been developed. However, security remains a major worry, so this is by no means the end. Mobile payment is necessary for mobile business. An easy-to-use mobile payment solution is needed to allow mobile users to execute transactions using their mobile devices in a reliable and safe manner. The purpose of this study is to give us dynamic QR code refreshes during financial payment. The paper's primary goal is to create and comprehend QR code technology in the context of today's global security environment.
An Analysis on Security and Reliability of Storage Devices
Authors: DINCĂ Ana-Maria , PETRICĂ Gabriel
Published: November 2024

The secure storage of information is an essential objective for companies, especially if that information has a classification level that requires medium or maximum protection. This paper analyzes two components of dependability: ensuring the security of backup data must be complemented with the analysis of the reliability of storage media. For this, S.M.A.R.T. technology provides information about the wear of a storage unit (magnetic, optical or flash memory) and allows the prevention of data loss when the storage equipment is nearing the end of its useful life.
Fundamental frequency stability in speech and singing
Authors: Medeiros Beatriz Raposo de , Meireles Alexsandro Rodrigues , Baceti André
Published: November 2024

Fundamental frequency (f0) stability is generally assumed to be an attribute of the singing voice, though it can also be found in speech. In a previous work, it was found that sung sentences performed with relative freedom within MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira) style show less f0 variability in comparison with their spoken counterparts and, for this reason, we account for f0 stability to be an important acoustic feature that distinguishes singing from speech.  The current study is complementary to the previous study whose results statistically confirmed the hypothesis that singing has a more stable f0 than speech. Our aim with the perpetual experiment is to verify whether the stability feature is perceived by naïve listeners. 36 listeners were asked to classify sentences spoken by actresses and sung by singers from four available answers, choosing only one of them. The dataset used for the perceptual stimuli was formed by four textual units comprising 25 spoken and 25 sung sentences uttered respectively by an actress and a singer and was a representative part of the previous study full dataset.  Listeners' classification obtained for each sentence was compared to the f0 variation of this same sentence. Statistical analysis was done by means of a discrete choice model (DCM) aiming to verify whether f0 variance could be an attribute for listeners to choose between one of the four responses. The result indicates a statistically significant (Pr (> |z| 2.22e-16) relationship between f0 stability and the singing classification. The discussion takes listeners' impressions about the test and the conclusion indicates that the current finding is empirical evidence of cognitive aspects of stability in music.
A inspiração machadiana na interpretação do Brasil de Roberto Schwarz
Authors: Mello Felipe de Souza
Published: November 2024

O objetivo do presente artigo é apresentar a maneira peculiar como Roberto Schwarz incorporou e avançou certos trabalhos do pensamento social brasileiro, em especial os da chamada “sociologia paulista”, ao os articular com a teoria crítica de Adorno para levar a cabo uma interpretação da forma literária do primeiro romance de maturidade de Machado de Assis, Memórias póstumas de Brás Cubas. A discussão gira em torno de como tal articulação entre história, teoria social e literatura resultou em uma independência intelectual tanto em sua incorporação do pensamento local, como na tradução e atualização de teorias estrangeiras a partir do contexto nacional, assim como gerou uma interpretação bastante singular da “formação” nacional – à luz do ponto de vista da periferia do capitalismo e em sentido “negativo”. A hipótese do trabalho é que tanto a interpretação do Brasil como a postura intelectual de Schwarz foram, em grande medida, inspiradas pela posição independente e cética de Machado em relação à postura dos escritores, à elite e aos rumos do país de sua época. Além disso, argumento que o trabalho de interpretação da obra e da posição político-intelectual de Machado de Assis realizado por Schwarz apresenta a possibilidade de se pensar o romancista como um dos primeiros grandes intérpretes do Brasil, já que o crítico inaugurou a compreensão da forma literária machadiana como um procedimento de crítica que fora gestado a partir dos impasses e das contradições ideológicas e políticas do Brasil do final do século XIX.
A institucionalização do currículo municipal de Cascavel – PR
Authors: Zen Rosane Toebe
Published: November 2024

O presente artigo tem como objetivo central analisar o processo de elaboração do Currículo para a Rede Pública Municipal de Ensino de Cascavel-PR entre os anos de 2004 e 2008 e o processo de implementação no período de 2008 a 2011. Os objetivos específicos consistem em recuperar os antecedentes históricos desse currículo; analisar o processo de elaboração do currículo de Cascavel-PR; e apresentar dados relacionados ao entendimento de professores da rede municipal de ensino sobre como incorporaram os princípios do currículo. Para isso, caracteriza e conceitua a experiência de Cascavel-PR como uma proposta que se coloca no campo da contra-hegemonia, porém, reconhece os limites e as dificuldades enfrentadas na sua implementação. O estudo foi produzido a partir de revisão bibliográfica e documental, bem como, de estudo de campo, sendo esse caracterizado por entrevistas concedidas por profissionais da rede pública municipal. Conclui, a partir dessa análise, que os maiores desafios relacionados à implementação do currículo estiveram relacionados à formação inicial e continuada de professores, indicando intersecções entre a formação e a fragilidade na compreensão dos pressupostos teórico-metodológicos do currículo.
Social Welfare of People with Disabilities in Palembang City
Authors: Nurrahma Justin , Giyarsih, M.Si. Sri Rum , Mulyani Raden Rara Wiwik Puji
Published: November 2024

Social welfare is a condition that must be realized for the entire society. Therefore, every country must specifically fulfill the needs of its societal sectors according to the conditions and challenges they face. Social welfare also need to ralized for groups of people with special limitations, both physical and mental, commonly known as people with disabilities. In Indonesia, the understanding and provision of opportunities for the welfare of people with disabilities are not fullfill yet, the existence of individuals with disabilities is overlooked often, but there are groups of disabilities who have been able to achieve social welfare. This research aims to understand the conditions of disability welfare in Palembang and the efforts they make to achieve it. This study utilizes a descriptive qualitative method, with primary data gathered through interviews using purposive sampling techniques and secondary data obtained from document studies technic. The results show that disabilities who have successfully attained social welfare in Palembang are those with physical and sensory impairments, as they mental and brain function still work normally. They are able to access education, training, socialize with the general community, and work according to their type of disability, with efforts originating from themselves, their families, and social assistance. The most important aspect in realizing social welfare is the motivation and spirit from within the individuals and their families who have disabilities.
Economy of Kyrgyzstan: Stable Growth and Quality of Development
Authors: Migranyan A. , Krishtal I.
Published: November 2024

Current geopolitical instability creates the need for Russia to shift its foreign trade flows, as well as strengthen interaction with friendly countries. The Central Asian region, specifically Kyrgyzstan is of particular interest in this regard due to the flexibility of its economic system. The authors examine the peculiarities of the economic development model of the republic. The article gives an overview of socio-economic situation in Kyrgyzstan during the period of 2020–2022, and the development of its economy in 2023 is studied in more detail. The article pays special attention to the main risks to which the economy of the Kyrgyzstan is exposed at the current stage of its development as well as the potential for economic growth. As a result of the study, the authors present recommendations for further development of cooperation with Kyrgyzstan.
Repensar la casa, transformar la ciudad.
I Congreso Iberoamericano de Vivienda Social Sostenible
Libro de actas
Authors: Borja Rodríguez Mariana , D'Oria Maria Cristina , Guayaquil Sosa Héctor , Martín Blas Sergio , Martín Domínguez Guiomar , Bucheli Capelo Alfonso , Krateil Fuentes Alejandro , Argenti Maria , Sarno Francesca , Sala Maria Clara , Mària Serrano Magda , Rentería Cano Isabela de , Rueda Velázquez Claudia , Castellanos Puentes Juan Carlos , Parra Melo Brighitte Amparo , Martínez Muñoz Carlos Augusto , Bolaños Silva Tomás , Farfán Sopo Maria Patricia , Ruiz Solano Julián Ricardo , Migliatti Vetorazzi Rafael , Damasceno Bárbara Caetano , Santos Jennifer Souza , Goulart Jefferson Oliveira , Di Mele Damiano , Guerra Ramírez José , González Carrasco Diego Andrés , Cempini Cecilia , Durán Vidales Alma Mariana , Coloma Cervera Miguel , Seinfeld Lemlig Cynthia , Sarmiento Ocampo Jaime , Puppo María Eugenia , Nóbile Carla , Durán Chain Paula , Jardim Mariana Comerlato , Burneo Cueva Victor Gabriel , Guinancio Cristiane , Teixeira Santos Luciana Guimarães , Roseta Filipa , Ramos Carranza Amadeo , Añón Abajas Rosa María , De La Cova Morillo-Velarde Miguel Angel , Rivero-Lamela Gloria , Atero Calado Jose Manuel , Forero Fuentes Boris , Vega Jaramillo Robinson , Battistam Maysa Pinhata , Mukai Maria Claudia Carnielli , Maldonado Marchán Maria Elizabeth , Chérrez Rodas Karina Alexandra , Pozo Palacios María Gabriela , Cajade Martín , Guimarães Danielle C. , Perdigão Ana Kláudia A. V. , Oliveira Lamonise Vasconcelos , Villacís Coral Simone Barbosa , Piña De La Teja Saymar , Espinosa Müller Francisco Acatzin , Aguilar Mara , Pirrón Casillas Luz Alejandra , González Zúñiga Gabriela , Miravete Espinosa Manuel , Chavarría Núñez Dania María , Kauffmann Incer Catherine
Published: November 2024

Esta publicación recoge los resultados del I Congreso Iberoamericano de Vivienda Social Sostenible, celebrado del 19 al 21 de marzo de 2024 en la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) y coorganizado por esa misma universidad y la Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM). El proyecto nace de una iniciativa de la Red Iberoamericana de Vivienda Social Sostenible (REDIVISS) con la vocación de consolidarse en futuras ediciones como un foro específico y permanente de intercambio y difusión de conocimiento en torno a la arquitectura de vivienda social en el ámbito iberoamericano. REDIVISS se ha construido de forma gradual desde 2016 a través de diversos eventos y colaboraciones entre sus investigadores miembros y actualmente está constituida por investigadores de hasta diez universidades y centros de investigación de ocho países iberoamericanos. Todos ellos comparten un interés común: estudiar, comprender y compartir las aportaciones de la arquitectura y el urbanismo a la calidad y sostenibilidad de la vivienda social y la ciudad desde un punto de vista multiescalar y extendido en el tiempo. En esta línea de trabajo se presenta la primera edición del congreso CIVISS, con el título “Repensar la casa, transformar la ciudad”.
Narrativas do patrimônio histórico e cultural e o seu impacto nas memórias de visitantes: o caso do Museu Histórico Nacional, Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Barros da Silva Juliane , Massarani Luisa , Ribeiro Alice , Magalhães de Araújo Juliana
Published: November 2024

Este estudo analisou as lembranças espontâneas de cinco adultos que visitaram o Museu Histórico Nacional, Rio de Janeiro, oito meses após a visita com suas famílias. A pesquisa utilizou uma abordagem de análise estrutural e de conteúdo dos enunciados produzidos, empregando códigos de gatilhos para experiências memoráveis em museus e teorias decoloniais. As memórias evidenciaram aspectos episódicos (cronologia de eventos passados) e semânticos (conceitos e conteúdos). Três participantes mantiveram uma postura acrítica, enquanto dois adotaram uma perspectiva reflexiva. As lembranças destacaram figuras de poder na história e em segundo plano os povos subalternizados no processo de colonização, alinhando-se à abordagem do museu, que enfatiza heróis históricos em sua narrativa.
Effectiveness of Infection Prevention and Control Measures in Healthcare Settings: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Alomari Khalid Mohammed , Alfehaid Bassam Abdulmohsen , Bakhadlaq Wesam Faiz , Alghamdi Abdullah Ali , Alsahli Ali Mohammed , Alzahrani Fawaz Ibrahim , Alzahrani Abdullah Ibrahim , Albalawi Fatimah Mohammad , Alzahrani Ali Saeed Jumaan , Alghamdi Ahmed abdullah , Alzahrani Adel mohammad
Published: November 2024

Introduction: Infection prevention and control (IPC) measures are essential to minimizing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), reducing antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and safeguarding the well-being of patients and healthcare workers. Given the significance of IPC in healthcare settings, especially highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, this systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of various IPC strategies, including hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), isolation protocols, and patient education. Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis adhered to a rigorous methodology, including a comprehensive literature search of PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library for studies published between 2014 and 2024. Studies focusing on the impact of IPC measures on HAIs, AMR, and patient and healthcare worker safety in various healthcare settings were included. Data extraction and quality assessment were performed by two independent reviewers, with disagreements resolved by a third reviewer. Statistical analysis, including heterogeneity assessment using I², was conducted using STATA V.14.0, applying fixed-effect or random-effect models as appropriate. Results: A total of 11 studies met the inclusion criteria, spanning diverse healthcare settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, and resource-limited environments. The findings indicate that IPC measures significantly reduce HAIs and improve compliance among healthcare workers. Hand hygiene interventions and PPE use were especially effective in controlling infection transmission, though PPE use was sometimes associated with adverse effects on healthcare workers. Isolation measures, while effective, showed psychological impacts on patients, underscoring the need for supportive interventions. Economic evaluations revealed cost savings through IPC implementation, particularly in long-term care facilities, emphasizing the feasibility of IPC measures even in resource-limited settings. Conclusion: This review demonstrates that IPC measures are effective in reducing infection transmission, though challenges such as compliance, psychological impact, and ethical considerations must be addressed. Tailored strategies that account for specific healthcare settings and include patient education, psychosocial support, and ongoing staff training are recommended to optimize IPC outcomes. Further research should address limitations related to methodological diversity and potential publication bias to enhance the understanding of IPC effectiveness across diverse healthcare environments.
From Inception to Innovation From Inception to Innovation: A Comprehensive Review and Bibliometric Analysis of IoT-Enabled Fire Safety Systems
Authors: AlQahtani Ali Abdullah S. , Sulaiman Mohammed , Alshayeb Thamraa , Alamleh Hosam
Published: November 2024

This paper offers an in-depth analysis of the role of the Internet of Things (IoT) in fire safety systems, emphasizing fire detection, localization, and evac- uation. Through a bibliometric analysis, we identify pivotal research trends and advancements in IoT-based sensors and devices. We discuss the integration of emerging technologies to enhance fire safety system performance and delve into the primary network architectures and communication protocols vital for efficient IoT-based fire safety systems. The paper concludes by highlighting challenges, research gaps, and prospective directions for IoT in fire safety.
Advancing Smart Energy Networks Through ESG-Driven Engineering: Sustainable Innovations and Practices
Authors: Leong Wai Yie
Published: November 2024

The integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into engineering practices is transforming the development of smart energy networks. This paper examines how ESG-driven engineering fosters sustainable innovations, enhances energy efficiency, and promotes equitable energy access while aligning with global sustainability goals. Key areas of focus include the incorporation of renewable energy technologies, smart grid advancements, energy storage solutions, and blockchain for transparent governance. The study also highlights real-world applications through case studies, showcasing the impact of ESG frameworks on energy resilience and social equity. Despite challenges such as high initial costs and regulatory complexities, the adoption of ESG-driven strategies offers significant opportunities for accelerating the global energy transition. The paper concludes with insights into future trends, such as AI-driven optimization and carbon capture technologies, emphasizing the pivotal role of ESG in shaping a sustainable energy future.
Review Article: Medicinal, Physiological and Nutritional Benefits of Camel Milk
Authors: Tola Gudisa Bereda
Published: November 2024

Background and importance: Immunoglobulins, lactoalbumin, lactoperoxidase, casein, lysozyme, lactoferrin, and amylase are just a few of the proteins found in camel milk. Camel milk appears to be safe and effective in enhancing long-term glycemic control and also acts as a facilitator in lowering the insulin demand by 30% for type 1 diabetes mellitus patients, therefore, it can be utilized as an alternative to insulin therapy. Alpha-hydroxyl acids, which are utilized to help exfoliate dead skin cells and enable skin renewal and new cell creation, are more concentrated in camel milk. The two main components of camel milk are lactoferrin and immunoglobulins, which provide the milk with its immune-stimulating qualities. Aims of the study: The goal of this review is to discuss the medicinal, physiological, and nutritional advantages of camel milk for people's health. Methodology: For the purpose of this review article, the author evaluated 56 different published articles. Access to published publications from databases like PubMed, the Scopus database, and the Cochrane database was made possible by using the Google search engine. Discussion: Because the milk of immunized camels contains neutralizing antibodies, it can provide passive immunity to individuals who have SARS-CoV-2. Lactoferrin, the primary iron-attaching protein in camel milk, is effective in preventing the growth of cancer by 56%. Camel milk has a lot of ascorbic acids, which help improve liver function. Conclusion: Camel milk has numerous therapeutic benefits, including antibacterial, anticarcinogenic, antioxidant, anti-hypertensive, and anti-diabetic properties.
Ethnicity as a "regularity in dispersion": Discourses on comedy and identity among Chinese Indonesian youth
Authors: Nugroho Stefani
Published: November 2024

This article examines how young Chinese Indonesians interpret and engage with representations in comedy performed by Chinese Indonesian comedians. Using a poststructuralist framework, the article argues that ethnic identity is contingent, shaped by shared relational experiences with the majority, rather than by fixed essential traits, reflecting what Laclau and Mouffe have termed a "regularity in dispersion". Data was collected through a focus group discussion with twelve participants, where they were presented with a preselected set of six video clips containing comedic performances. Two intertwining themes based on the participants' responses to the videos were developed using reflexive thematic analysis: 1) diverging perspectives from the comedians' reductive, stereotypical and homogenizing representations of Chinese Indonesians and 2) converging perspectives on the jokes centered on boundary-maintaining social dynamics between the majority and themselves, such as discrimination and practices of endogamy. These themes present the contingent nature of ethnic identity as primarily shaped by relational social factors instead of determined by inherent traits. This research brings to the forefront the importance of examining the contextual and relational construction of ethnicity.
Navigating the choice: Family decision-making for elder care in urban Indonesia’s Panti Werdha
Authors: Julianti Shinta , Munabari Fahlesa
Published: November 2024

This study investigates the decision-making processes of upper-middle-class families in Jakarta, Indonesia, when choosing elder care facility (Panti Werdha) for their elderly parents. Utilizing the Rational Choice perspective, the research examines how these families navigate cultural and religious values while considering individual preferences and family dynamics. This qualitative case study explores the experiences of three families consisting of upper-middleclass families who have entrusted the care of their elderly relatives to Panti Werdha. It analyzes the negotiation stages among family members, particularly between children and their elderly parents. The study seeks to understand how these families balance material and moral considerations while adhering to societal norms, ultimately questioning whether their choices are truly rational. It reveals that the decision-making process is a complex negotiation involving rational choices, weighing material and moral benefits, and ultimately driven by the desire to minimize burdens and ensure the elderly's autonomy and well-being. The study identifies a shift in values among these families, suggesting that traditional models of family care are evolving, with nursing homes becoming a more acceptable option for the elderly and their families.
The binary of gender-based spaces in schools: A heterotopia study in Yogyakarta
Authors: Apriantika Sasiana Gilar , Supraja Muhamad , Itriyati Fina
Published: November 2024

This study aims to explore how schools legitimize public as gender based power spaces. This research uses a qualitative approach, aspecially caes study methode. This research uses the theory of the heterotopia concept by Michel Foucault. Research findings indicate that there is gender-based spatial polarization, particularly in engaging in activities outside class hours. The hall, aisle, and canteen are predominantly occupied by male students, while the classrooms are mostly occupied by female students. Masculinity as a gender role taught to male students makes them more familiar with activities and relationships in public spaces. The traits of dominance and bravery make male students more comfortable socializing in their surroundings, allowing them to enjoy their breaktime in the hall and corridor. Meanwhile, femininity as a gender role taught to female students, makes them more at ease spending their break time in the classroom, because the classroom is the only space they posses personally. So, the responsibility of caring for and maintaining the classroom is also more heavily borne by female student. Schools legitimize space as a landscape that forms a binary relationship between private and public spaces. This polarization also emphasizes how schools serve as a platform to prevent individuals from becoming deviant and crisis actors.
Revitalization of religious narratives for water resource preservation: A case study of Mori indigenous community, Central Sulawesi
Authors: Kulla Selfitriani , Bagir Zainal Abidin , Northcott Michael Stanford
Published: November 2024

Water pollution, caused primarily by mining and palm oil plantation, contributed to the water crisis in North Morowali, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. It has impacted the Mori Indigenous community, which are among the largest and the oldest communities in the area. They have their own ecological knowledge that reveals a strong connection to the water, but the extractive industries, which pollute their historic Tiu Lake, threaten others water resources, and disconnect them from nature. This study examines Mori Indigenous religious narratives of water and how they perceive and cope with the water pollution. This study applies the qualitative research methodology, using in-depth interview and direct observation to collect the data. Employing Indigenous religion paradigm and the theories of sacred natural sites, this study finds that the religious narratives of water are: Tiu Lake Legend, Imbu-the water protector myth, and the sacred place of water resources. They reveal the inter-subjective relationship of the Mori Indigenous community to the water with religious principle such as: the responsible dimension, how they protected Tiu Lake and water resources as sacred place; the ethics dimension is about the rules on water resources; and the reciprocal dimension where they try to maintain a balance and harmony between human and nature. All this ecological knowledge will be used for water resource preservation in North Morowali, Central Sulawesi.
Influence of design features on the efficiency of unmanned aircraft vehicles
Authors: Pauliukavets S. A. , Velchenko S. A. , Lobaty A. A. , Radkevich A. A. , Kholod P. V. , Buivid A. P.
Published: November 2024

The paper provides an overview of various designs of unmanned aerial vehicles of the FPV drone series. Simulation modeling of the design of unmanned aerial vehicles was carried out on the elastic-deformation properties of the body. Frequency resonance analysis and thermal analysis of the design of the flying mobile robot were carried out, which made it possible to analyze the design features of the structure of the flying mobile robot and give recommendations on the selection of materials and elements to ensure the most strength characteristics.
The Effect of Heat on Some Mechanical Properties of Igneous Rocks
Authors: Barbish A. B. , Gardner G. H. F.
Published: November 2024

The elastic moduli of most igneous rocks are greatly reduced by heating and depend, at room temperature, on the highest temperature to which they have been previously heated. This phenomenon was investigated by measuring velocity, attenuation, bending strength, and point penetration as functions of moisture content, pore pressure, confining pressure, and highest previous temperature for a series of gabbro samples from French Creek, Pa. It was concluded that heating introduces a system of macrocracks between grains that is distinct from a system of microcracks that exists within grains. Thus bending strength is reduced by the introduction of macrocracks, but resistance to indentation, which depends on the microcracks, is not.

It is suggested that from the measurement of velocity and attenuation alone, the macro and microcracks can be detected and distinguished.
RAS-p110α signalling in macrophages is required for effective inflammatory response and resolution of inflammation
Authors: Castellano Esther , Rosell Alejandro , Krygowska Agata , Alcón Marta Alcón Pérez , Cuesta Cristina , Voisin Mathieu-Benoit , de Paz Juan , Sanz-Fraile Héctor , Rajeeve Vinothini , Berral-González Alberto , Carreras-González Ana , Swinyard Ottilie , Gabandé-Rodriguez Enrique , Downward Julian , Alcaraz Jordi , Anguita Juan , García-Macías Carmen , Rivas Javier De Las , Cutillas Pedro
Published: November 2024

Macrophages are crucial in the body's inflammatory response, with tightly regulated functions for optimal immune system performance. Our study reveals that the RAS-p110α signalling pathway, known for its involvement in various biological processes and tumorigenesis, regulates two vital aspects of the inflammatory response in macrophages: the initial monocyte movement and later-stage lysosomal function. Disrupting this pathway, either in a mouse model or through drug intervention, hampers the inflammatory response, leading to delayed resolution and the development of more severe acute inflammatory reactions in live models. This discovery uncovers a previously unknown role of the p110α isoform in immune regulation within macrophages, offering insight into the complex mechanisms governing their function during inflammation and opening new avenues for modulating inflammatory responses.
Observation of Two Layers Spectrum Formed by Simultaneous H+ and He+ Interactions with EMIC Waves
Authors: Zhang Heng , Zhou Kang , Ge Bin Wen , Tang Binbin , Li Wenya , Zhang Chong Le , Zhang Qing He
Published: November 2024

In a collisionless plasma environment, wave-particle interaction is an important process that enables efficient energy exchange between particles and phase-coherent waves. We first discovered two layers bridge-like arcs structure in the energy spectrum formed by the simultaneous anomalous resonance interaction of Electromagnetic ion cyclotron waves with protons and He+ by Magnetospheric Multiscale mission observations. Meanwhile, our analysis results illustrate that the existence of distinct energy conversion between particles and Electromagnetic ion cyclotron waves by using the Wave-Particle Interaction Analyzer. Although accounting for corrections to the traditional resonance condition, the resonance energy between protons（H+）and EMIC waves remains significantly higher than the observed values, indicating that the interaction between protons and EMIC waves is an anomalous resonance process. In contrast, the resonance energy between He+ and EMIC waves is closer to the observed values, the observed parallel velocity of the particles is lower than the resonance velocity, meaning it still qualifies as anomalous resonance.
Optimizing Winter Wheat Yield and Water-Use Efficiency through Wide-Narrow-Row Planting and Drip Irrigation by Improving Spike Characteristics and Grain Filling Rate in Arid Xinjiang
Authors: Tang Jianghua , Lu Jingjing , Wang Chen , Ge Songhao , Chen Zhihua , Wen Yihong , Zhou Liping , Sun Tingting , Xu Wenxui
Published: November 2024

Background
Winter wheat is a crucial crop in Xinjiang; however, the region’s arid conditions present a challenge to water scarcity. Enhancing water usage efficiency through limited irrigation can ensure the sustainable production of winter wheat in Xinjiang; however, research is limited. Wide-narrow row sowing methods conserve water and increase yield in drip-irrigated winter wheat.
Methods: Field experiments were conducted with varying sowing methods and irrigation amounts in the northern Xinjiang region during 2022–2023.
Results: The dry matter weight per plant in the wide-narrow row treatments was higher than that in the equal spacing treatments. The spike length and number of grains in a spike in the wide-narrow row treatments were higher than those of the equal spacing treatment, and the number of non-fruitful spikelets decreased. Additionally, the number of spikes per unit area, number of grains per spike, and yield in the treatment with spacing of 10 cm + 10 cm + 10 cm + 30 cm (M2) and drip irrigation of 3600 m3/hm2 (D1) were significantly higher than those of the control. This study showed that M2D1 was the optimal combination, and the results are of guiding significance for increasing winter wheat yield whilst conserving water.
Direction-Specific Diffusion of CO2 Augmented by Polygonal Rifling in Chiral Hexagonal Boron Nitride Nanotubes
Authors: Heldebrant David , Nguyen Manh , Liu Jian , Bhown Abhoyjit
Published: November 2024

To meet performance requirements, the next generation of gas separation membranes will need both high gas permeability and selectivity, attainable if we could coax adsorbates to minimize random Brownian motion into direction-specific diffusion along a desired axis. In this first-principles computational study, we detail how direction-specific diffusion of CO2 can be achieved in chiral hexagonal boron nitride nanotubes (hBNNTs) where the chirality introduces a molecular-level “spin” on CO2 molecules to align the CO2 molecules along the nanotube axis and minimize interactions with the pore wall, resulting in increased axial diffusion. hBNNTs with chiral rifling patterns exhibit CO2 diffusion rates faster than non-chiral tubes of comparable and larger diameters. Of the hBNNTs studied, the (7,3) tube appears to be ideally sized (3.7 Å radius) and exhibits a spinning CO2 diffusing 2.06 times faster than a tumbling N2 by means of a new means of non-Knudsen mechanism. Calculations of a hypothetical sheet membranes prepared with the aligned chiral (7,3) hBBNT have a CO2/N2 permselectivity of 103 and a CO2 permeance of nearly 800,000 Barrer, providing potential to surpass the Robeson upper bound for CO2.
The Effect of Communication Skills Training Program on Staff Nurses' Workplace Deviant Behavior
Authors: Kazamel Soaad H. , Shazly Mona M. , Sayed Samah M. El
Published: November 2024

Background
Communication skills are of major importance in the nursing practice, with important positive impacts on patients’ outcomes and reduce workplace deviance behaviors.
Aim
This study aimed at assessing effect of communication skills training program on staff nurses' workplace deviant behavior.
Methods
The study was conducted at non critical units of Ain-Shams University Hospital using quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design. The subjects of this study included all staff nurses who are working at the pre mentioned setting during the data collection period. The study sample was 130 staff nurses. The data were collected by using three tools namely; communication skills knowledge questionnaire, observational checklist and nursing workplace deviance behavior questionnaire.
Results
In comparison to the pre-intervention phase, the study showed a highly statistically significant improvement in staff nurses' overall knowledge of communication and workplace deviant behaviors in the post and follow-up phases (p < 0.01). Additionally, compared to the pre-intervention period, there was a highly statistically significant improvement in the communication practices of staff nurses in the post and follow-up phases (p < 0.01). Furthermore, compared to the pre-intervention period, there was a highly statistically significant decrease in the workplace deviant behavior of staff nurses in the post and follow-up phases (p < 0.01).
Conclusion
Implementing a communication skills training program for staff nurses is effective to reduce their workplace deviant behavior. Based on the study findings, it was recommended to provide nurses with training programs focused on communication skills. Develop and communicate clear policies regarding acceptable behavior and workplace standards.
Exploring the immune characteristics of HPV-positive HNSCC patients based on bioinformatics research and identifying SERPINE1 as a key factor affecting the prognosis of HNSCC patients with HPV
Authors: Guo Xinyue , Jin Wei , Zhang Chenyu , Teng Yujian , Liu Xiaotong , Ye Lei , Yang Zhenming , Ji Linhao , Wang Jinpeng , Zhai Yujia , Sun Yanan , Liu Ming , Zhao Rui
Published: November 2024

Background
Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is the sixth most common cancer worldwide with an increasing trend of its incidence. Human papillomavirus (HPV) positive HNSCC patients generally have a favorable survival and a promising responsiveness to radiotherapy, chemoradiotherapy and checkpoint blockades. However, the immunological characteristics of HPV-positive patients and the reasons for their better prognosis have not yet been fully elucidated.
Methods
Two public datasets (GSE3292 and TCGA-HNSC) originate from the NCBI Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database and The Cancer Genome Atlas. We first analyzed the tumor immune infiltration level and tumor mutation load of HPV + HNSCN patients in TCGA-HNSC. Subsequently, differentially expressed genes were analyzed by the R software limma package. Besides, we use weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) to identify the gene modules that may be most relevant to HPV + HNSCC. Gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) was performed using the differentially expressed genes, all the genes that may be most relevant to HPV that we are interested in HPV + HNSCC were analyzed by Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genomes (KEGG). Furthermore, a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network was constructed to investigate hub genes. Immunohistochemistry was used to verify the selected gene. Drugs and molecular compounds that could interact with hub genes were predicted using the DGIdb.
Results
We found that compared with HPV-HNSCC, HPV + HNSCC patients have higher immune cell scores. After integrating significantly differentially expressed genes from different datasets and key genes related to HPV modules, we found that 10 genes represented by SERPINE1 may be closely associated with HPV + HNSCC and immune infiltration. The results of immunohistochemistry showed that the expression of this gene was significantly reduced in HPV + HNSCC patients, suggesting that our gene may be a key factor influencing the prognosis of HPV + HNSCC patients.
Conclusions
We found the downregulation of a series of genes represented by SERPINE1 may be related to better prognosis in HPV + HNSCC patients. Research on the SERPINE1 gene pathway may bring new treatment methods to HNSCC emphasizing its implements in the therapeutic choices of HPV-negative HNSCC patients, the majority and the poor outcome population of HNSCC.
Students’ motivation, study effort and perceptions of teachers’ goals when engaging in a learning design within the flipped classroom
Authors: Torbergsen Hanne , Paulsby Tove Engan , Haugan Gørill , Utvær Britt Karin
Published: November 2024

Background
A bachelor’s degree in nursing at a large university in Norway has designed and developed a specific learning design within a flipped classroom to engage and motivate nursing students in their learning of CPR. This specific learning design is perceived as a whole unit and consists of two preclass activities and two in-class activities. The four learning activities are multiple choice questions, skills training with RQI (resuscitation quality improvement), and team-based learning and simulation. The pedagogical purpose of this specific design was to engage and motivate students to learn CPR and to facilitate progression in the students’ learning during the three academic years of the nursing programme.
Aims
To investigate the associations between nursing students’ autonomous motivation when performing four learning activities in a flipped classroom design and their perceptions of teachers’ goals, study efforts and perceived learning outcomes.
Methods
Quantitative data were tested via stepwise regression analysis. Using a cross-sectional design, data were collected from 374 nursing students. Three hypotheses of the associations between nursing students’ autonomous motivation when performing four learning activities in the flipped classroom learning design and their perceptions of teachers’ goals, study efforts and perceived learning outcomes.
Results
There are strong associations between students’ perceptions of teachers’ goals and study effort and their perceived learning outcomes when they perform the four learning activities. The correlations between students’ autonomous motivation to perform the four learning activities and their perceived learning outcome in CPR are positive and significant.
Conclusion
This study provides empirical knowledge of the impact of four learning activities on students’ autonomous motivation and their perceived learning outcome. Based on the results of this study, the use of a learning design containing preclass and in-class activities influences and supports nursing students’ learning processes.
Improvement of The Target Detection in Through Wall Imaging (TWI) Using Elimination of The Back-Wall
Authors: Taslimi Mehran , Ebrahimzadeh Ataollah , Zakeri Bijan , Andargoli Seyed Mehdi Hesseini
Published: November 2024

One of the most important challenges in Through Wall Imaging (TWI) radar is improving the ability of targets detection. Effect of the side walls and back wall are an important factors that reduce the objects detection. The side walls and back wall create the multi-path signals so ghost targets is generated in the reconstructed image. This phenomena reduces the ability of imaging algorithm to detect real targets. In this article, first a real model of the simulation space is implemented using finite difference time domain (FDTD) numerical method. In order to reduce the reflection of low frequency harmonics from convolutional perfectly matched layers (CPMLs), CPMLs parameters are optimized using artificial bee colony (ABC) algorithm. Then, based on the aspect dependence (AD) feature of multi-path signal, a suitable algorithm is presented to identify the peaks related to each target. The time value corresponding to the peak of each target is stored and the ratio of variance to average value is obtained. If this value is between zero and one, the extracted target is the back wall. Elimination of the back wall increases the ability to detect objects with a low reflection coefficient and improves the performance of the imaging algorithm such as back projection (BP).