bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Seelsorglich wirksam.
Authors: Hoffmann Christine Wenona
Published: April 2023

Sorgende Gemeinschaften haben Konjunktur. Gleiches gilt für die Seelsorge. Beide reagieren auf gegenwärtige (gesellschaftliche) Entwicklungen, die die jeweilige Art der Sorge notwendig machen. Dabei gehen sie – trotz ihrer unterschiedlichen Ursprünge und Grundanliegen – von ähnlichen Prämissen aus und haben die Themen Säkularisierung, Individualisierung, Pluralisierung und die Veränderung der Arbeitswelt als zentrale gesellschaftliche Umbruchsfaktoren im Blick. Diese Prämissen sowie die Frage, ob und inwiefern sich beide Sorgeformen ergänzen und bereichern können, werden im vorliegenden Artikel, anhand des konkreten sozial-diakonischen Handlungsfelds einer Vesperkirche, erörtert. Dies geschieht sowohl in Bezug auf die Bedeutung von Seelsorge innerhalb Sorgender Gemeinschaften als auch das seelsorgliche Potenzial, welches von Sorgenden Gemeinschaften ausgehen kann.
Listening to Music Pretask on Neuromuscular Fatigue During Exercise: Preferred vs. Nonpreferred Music
Authors: Diehl Teresa L. , Yu Jennifer N. , Storer Frank M. , Malek Moh H.
Published: April 2023

Diehl, TL, Yu, JN, Storer, FM, and Malek, MH. Listening to music pretask on neuromuscular fatigue during exercise: preferred vs. nonpreferred music. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000–000, 2022—Studies indicate that listening to music can elicit various physiological responses ranging from distracting the subject from the sensation of fatigue to changes in specific regions of the brain. Indeed, the use of music, as an ergogenic aid, to improve human performance has been shown to be a powerful tool. Many studies on the effect of music on human performance have had subjects listen to music in-task (i.e., during the activity). There is, however, a growing interest to determine the role of listening to music pretask (i.e., before the activity) on exercise outcomes. In addition, it is important to consider the subject's music preference as that may influence the target outcome variable(s). Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine whether listening to preferred music pretask influences the physical working capacity at the fatigue threshold (PWCFT). We hypothesized that listening to preferred music pretask will increase the estimated PWCFT compared with the control condition, which is listening to nonpreferred music. Nine healthy college-aged men (mean ± SEM: age, 23.4 ± 0.4 years; body mass, 71.6 ± 2.5 kg; and height, 1.81 ± 0.02 m) volunteered for this study. Each subject visited the laboratory on 2 occasions separated by 7 days. In a randomized manner, subjects listened to their preferred music for 30 minutes before the exercise test for 1 visit, whereas for the other visit, subjects listened to their nonpreferred music 30 minutes before the exercise test. Exercise outcomes were recorded for both visits and analyzed using a paired-samples t test. The results indicated no significant (p > 0.05) mean differences for maximal power output (mean ± SEM: 60 ± 4 W vs. 60 ± 4 W), PWCFT (25 ± 3 W vs. 29 ± 2 W), or heart rate at end exercise (153 ± 8 b·min−1 vs. 155 ± 7 b·min−1) between listening to nonpreferred vs. preferred music 30 minutes before the exercise activity. These findings suggest that listening to music pretask does not influence neuromuscular fatigue during the exercise workbout.
Acute Neuromuscular Alterations of Ankle Evertors Induced by Short Trail Running: Sex-Related Considerations
Authors: Ravier Gilles , Dury Jeanne , Grevillot Joris , Girard Bruno , Bouzigon Romain , Michel Fabrice
Published: April 2023

Ravier, G, Dury, J, Grevillot, J, Girard, B, Bouzigon, R, and Michel, F. Acute neuromuscular alterations of ankle evertors induced by short trail running: sex-related considerations. J Strength Cond Res 37(10): 2008–2015, 2023—This study investigated the exercise-induced effects on the neuromuscular function of ankle evertors, balance control associated with trail running, and sex-related interactions. Fourteen male and 14 female medium-level runners completed a 16-km (400 D+) course. At rest and immediately after running, maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVC) and rate of force development (RFD) for knee extension and ankle eversion, electromyographic (EMG) activity of peroneus muscles during MVC plateau (EMG) and the first 200 ms (EMG200), ankle angular velocity (

INV) during 20 weight-bearing inversion movements, and balance control during destabilizing single-leg task were evaluated. Repeated measures ANOVA-revealed changes in knee and ankle MVC (ankle: P = 0.0004, −12%) and RFD (ankle: P < 0.0001, −19%), EMG (P < 0.0001, −17%), EMG200 (P < 0.0001, −19%), and ankle

INV (P < 0.0001, +35%) in response to trail running. Single-leg balance was not impaired. Sex-related differences were observed in EMG and EMG200 with higher values in men than in women. MVC and RFD were greater in men when expressed in absolute values, but not different relative to body mass. Single-leg balance and ankle

INV did not differ between men and women. Finally, none of these variables showed any sex-related difference when considering pre-exercise to postexercise changes. This study demonstrated impairment in neuromuscular function of evertor muscles and ability in braking inversion in response to trail running. Sex-related differences were observed in neuromuscular activity but not in fatigability. These data suggest that coaches might implement strength exercises specifically designed for ankle lateral stability into their training program.
The Effect of Direct and Remote Postexercise Ischemic Conditioning on Muscle Soreness and Strength 24 Hours After Eccentric Drop Jumps
Authors: Lillquist Thomas , Mahoney Sean J. , Kotarsky Christopher , McGrath Ryan , Jarajapu Yagna , Scholten Shane D. , Hackney Kyle J.
Published: April 2023

Lillquist, T, Mahoney, SJ, Kotarsky, C, McGrath, R, Jarajapu, Y, Scholten, SD, and Hackney, KJ. The effect of direct and remote postexercise ischemic conditioning on muscle soreness and strength 24 hours after eccentric drop jumps. J Strength Cond Res 37(9): 1870–1876, 2023—Strategic limb occlusion applied after exercise may facilitate recovery, not only in directly targeted tissue but also in remote areas of the body. The purpose of this study was to determine if postexercise ischemic conditioning (PEIC) applied directly to one leg facilitated recovery in the targeted leg and the contralateral leg that did not receive direct PEIC. Twenty active men participated in a single-blind, randomized, crossover design. Subjects completed 2 paired testing sessions (PEIC and control-SHAM) that included pre-assessments and 24-hour postassessments. Each paired testing session included an eccentric drop jump task, which has been shown to increase lower-body muscle soreness and decrease strength. After each drop jump task, occlusion cuffs were immediately applied. In the PEIC session, ∼198 mm Hg was applied directly to one leg (PEIC-Direct), whereas the contralateral leg received a nonphysiological stimuli of 20 mm Hg (PEIC-Remote). In the control-SHAM session, both legs directly and remotely received the 20 mm Hg pressure. Unilateral pre-assessments and 24-hour postassessments included muscle soreness using a visual analog scale and strength via peak torque assessment across the force-velocity spectrum (flexion/extension 60/60, 120/120, 180/180, 240/240, 300/300 °·s−1), and a maximal eccentric extension (30/30 °·s−1). Muscle soreness was significantly increased (p < 0.05) at 24 hours compared with pretreatment except for PEIC-Direct (1.19 ± 0.78 vs. 2.32 ± 1.48, p = 0.096). Across the force-velocity spectrum, there were no significant differences observed between any associated pretest and posttest (p > 0.05). PEIC applied directly to target leg after eccentric drop jumps attenuated perceived quadriceps muscle soreness 24 hours post; however, there was no effect on muscle strength.
New Technique and Manufactured Device for Determining the Efflorescence of Clay Brick Masonry
Authors: Nazhan Salam , Allbadi Yousif , Hataf Naji Zainab , Abdullah Al-Karakchi Ahmed A. , Adeeb Jamal
Published: April 2023

Bricks are one of the most important building materials used in the field of civil engineering. Efflorescence is one of the most important problems facing clay bricks because of the environmental impact. This problem affects the brick quality and is consequently not easy to handle. In Iraq, this phenomenon presents a real challenge for the industry because it is widespread in most brick production factories. In this research, we first used a new technique to evaluate efflorescence in a short time span, unlike the traditional method, which takes about 7 to 10 days to evaluate efflorescence levels. This method depends on the electrical conductivity of clay brick materials. Secondly, an electrical device was implemented for measuring efflorescence levels based on the proposed technique in this research. This technique provides sufficient data in a very short time (about 3 h) to assess efflorescence levels based on the electrical conductivity measurements. This proposed technique gives the same results as the traditional testing method but would be preferred because it reduces the testing time to a very short period and gives more details about efflorescence levels in bricks.
Effect of technological and material parameters on final surface quality of machining when milling thermally treated spruce wood
Authors: Korčok Michal , Koleda Peter , Barcík Štefan , Očkajová Alena , Kučerka Martin
Published: April 2023

A verification experiment was performed to monitor the impact of technical, technological, material, and tool factors on the roughness of the milled surface (average roughness Ra) during plane milling of thermally treated spruce wood. The technological parameters were: four heat treatment temperatures (160 °C, 180 °C, 200 °C, and 220 °C; one sample kept in its natural state), three feed rates (6 m·min-1, 10 m·min-1, and 15 m·min-1), three cutting speeds (20 m·s-1, 40 m·s-1, and 60 m·s-1), three tool rake angles (15°, 20°, and 30°), and three types of used blades (HSS 18% W with AlTiCrN coating, tool steel knife 19 573 induction hardened, and steel knife MAXIMUM SPECIAL 55). The result of the experiments showed the individual effects of the parameters in the following order: used knife, heat treatment, angular geometry, cutting speed, and feed rate.
Threats to social security of the population in the South of Ukraine: new challenges and ways of minimization
Authors: Kalashnikova Liudmyla , Liseienko Olena
Published: April 2023

The article attempts to analyze the level of social security in the Southern region of the country before and after the start of the full-scale invasion of Russia into the territory of Ukraine. It is defined that social security is determined by the nature of interaction between social groups on the basis of partnership, it is manifested at different levels (personal, group, regional, societal) in the capacity of state authorities to reproduce a stable, safe life. It has a subjective-objective nature and is determined both by the level of security of society and the region, as well as by individual or group well-being and awareness of one's security. The problems of assessing the level of social security have been identified, which are associated with the lack of a complete system of criteria assessment indicators and the inconsistency of the existing methodology and methods of data collection. It is proposed to monitor changes in the level of social security of the region under the influence of certain types of threats using an indicative sociological analysis based on the generalization of the values of objective sociogenic criteria and subjective evaluation judgments of the residents of the Southern region as objects of protection. It is proven that the unsatisfactory level of social security of the regional society is determined by a high level of insecurity, pessimistic perspectives regarding various types of social activity, and the impossibility of a quick return to normal life. There are outlined new threats to individual components of the social security of the population of Southern Ukraine associated with a full-scale war, in particular, demographic, economic, housing, educational, criminogenic, environmental security, etc. An attempt was made to identify possible ways of minimizing new threats to the social security of the South through the introduction of a number of economic, social and sociological mechanisms to minimize/overcome the consequences of these threats.
The role of space in Spanish television fiction. The «Antidisturbios» Case (Movistar+, 2020)
Authors: Mateos-Pérez Javier
Published: April 2023

The main objective of this research was to analyse the spatial representation constructed in the fiction TV series Antidisturbios (Riot Police) (Movistar+, 2020). It sought to look at how space is constructed in the narrative, consider the role it plays in it, and assess whether space reflects a specific sense of location related to Spanish identity. A methodology based on textual analysis was used, with emphasis on spatial representation. An analysis tool was applied to evaluate a variety of scenes from the series. The analysis found that narrative space was of crucial importance for the background of the story and that Madrid played a prominent role in the narrative. Antidisturbios portrays a city that represents the symbolic centre of the Spanish state, understood as a space of hegemonic power that brings together the political and economic elites. At the same time, it presents a contemporary, recognisable, and inclusive geography, which contrasts with the image of the capital in the public and political debate about identity. The city that the series constructs refers to and questions a specific historical period where several of the social problems in current Spanish society are looming.
The study of emoji linguistic behaviour: an examination of the theses raised (and not raised) in the academic literature
Authors: Ferrari Enrique
Published: April 2023

This bibliographic review of academic research on emoji reveals how the bulk of studies accepts it as a language but do not develop detailed linguistic analysis that could support this claim: they accept the clues provided by the initial studies, as if the scientific community had already reached such a consensus. However, the truth is that the fields in which emoji have generated the greatest academic interest (computer science, psychology and cognitive science) have considered the study of their linguistic nature a minor issue. Therefore, research on emoji has been growing over the years, widening the scope of its contributions, but with a common core made up of few basic notions about its linguistic condition that has important blind spots, in which Linguistics hasn’t done (generally) its work to place it in this new context for communication that the digital environments represent, despite the supports provided by multimodality and visual language theory. From these two disciplines, some authors have boldly suggested the emoji’s status as a gesture. However, to analyse its linguistic nature and behaviour, it is more accurate to understand the emoji, not as a gesture, but as a simplified representation of a gesture, without the unique features that a personal gesture has. The emoji seems to be the tool that, with fewer resources, best ensures that the interlocutor can understand the intentionality with which the sender has written the message.
Future journalists’ fight against disinformation: analysis of university training offers and challenges in the Spanish context
Authors: Moreno-Gil Victoria , Chaparro-Domínguez María-Ángeles , Pérez-Pereiro Marta
Published: April 2023

Disinformation has become a global problem affecting mass media, governments and citizens globally. Besides the loss of trust in the media and its weakening influence, exposure to all manner of messages on social media in recent years has paved the way for disinformation, which has become a considerable challenge for journalism. According to the 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer, Spain is one of the countries most concerned about this phenomenon (Edelman, 2022). However, is this concern shared by Spanish journalist associations? What training initiatives are being carried out for future journalists to counter the spread of disinformation? How should fact-checking be taught in university? This study aims to answer these questions by using a dual methodology. First, a review and analysis were undertaken on the different training initiatives for bachelor’s and university-specific master’s degree students. Then, 15 in-depth interviews were conducted with experts, including fact-checkers, experienced journalists and representatives of sectoral associations, to ascertain their views on fact-checking and disinformation. The main results show that Spanish universities offer few training fact-checking-related initiatives, particularly at bachelor’s degree level, although more and more university-specific degrees and master’s degrees on this topic are becoming available. Furthermore, most interviewees view specialised training for the next generation of journalists as a key factor for fighting disinformation, and they provide guidelines to achieve this.
Restoring reputation through digital diplomacy: the European Union’s strategic narratives on Twitter during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Moral Pablo
Published: April 2023

Combining computational methods with qualitative analyses, this research explores how the European Union (EU) employed digital diplomacy to manage its reputation during the COVID-19 pandemic. To this end, it addresses two influential dimensions of digital diplomacy: narratives and social networks. First, to identify how narratives evolved during the different phases of the crisis, dynamic topic modeling is applied to a sample of 12,935 tweets in English published by eight central EU authorities from January 1st, 2020, to March 11th, 2021. The most representative tweets of the six most predominant topics on COVID-19 are analyzed through the strategic narratives’ framework. Second, a social network analysis of the retweets of 215 authorities linked to the European External Action Service is conducted to identify the communication flow and the most influential actors. The results corroborate what the crisis communication literature anticipates. As the pandemic evolved, strategic crisis narratives became more consistent, and the diplomatic network less hierarchical and centralized. After an undetermined start, the COVID-19 crisis was ultimately rationalized as a challenge that reaffirmed the EU’s functionality and values. During the acute phase of the crisis, diplomats were less spontaneous, since their content was more dependent on their superiors, but in later stages they produced proportionally more original content themselves. Therefore, the findings suggest, first, that the EU’s performance on Twitter became more competent over time, and second, a potential correlation between narratives and networks: better defined strategic narratives seem to indicate a more genuine digital diplomacy.
«It’s the context, stupid»: The European Union’s public diplomacy in times of ontological insecurity
Authors: Pavón-Guinea Andrea
Published: April 2023

Public diplomacy, despite its numerous and varied definitions, is essentially a communications process. By engaging the academic literature of public diplomacy with Lasswell’s model of communication and Braddock’s rearticulation of his model, this paper proposes an integrated framework that allows for the systematization of public diplomacy research. The framework is composed of the independent variable of context, which influences a set of dependent variables: the actors, publics, messages, objectives and tools of public diplomacy. Accordingly, this paper argues that public diplomacy research has been traditionally approached from an agent-centric perspective, and despite its obvious significance, the influence of context has been understudied. In order to test the utility of the model, the paper applies it to the case study of the European Union’s public diplomacy during two different settings. First, it will expose the main characteristics of the EU’s public diplomacy during times of globalization, where the EU’s public diplomacy was characterized by its normativity. Subsequently, the current context of deglobalization and de-europeanization will be introduced and analyzed through the following research question: what happens to the EU’s public diplomacy when the founding myth upon which it is constructed is under threat? By altering the context, one can easily see an emerging but clear transformation of the characteristics of the EU’s public diplomacy. By analyzing official, policy, and legal documents, and engaging with the academic literature on the topic, the paper concludes that the main objective of the EU’s public diplomacy in a changing world should be to provide for ontological security through (emotional) strategic metanarratives.
Hasta los confines de Japón: un manuscrito inédito sobre el viaje de Jerónimo de Angelis a la isla de Hokkaidô (1618)
Authors: González-Bolado Jaime
Published: April 2023

En 1618 el jesuita italiano Jerónimo de Angelis viajó hasta Ezo, actual Hokkaidô, una isla ubicada al norte de Japón y que, en aquella época, era territorio inexplorado tanto para los europeos como para los propios japoneses. El objetivo de dicha travesía era valorar la idoneidad de esta tierra y la de sus moradores, la etnia ainu, para recibir el cristianismo. A lo largo de estas páginas se analizará la información contenida en el informe que De Angelis elaboró sobre su viaje para los superiores de la Compañía de Jesús en Roma. Este documento, inédito hasta la fecha, contiene detallada información sobre el medio de vida, el carácter y la espiritualidad del pueblo ainu, lo que, además de resultar de gran valor para el estudio de la cristiandad japonesa, puede considerarse como un ejemplo temprano de los análisis etnográficos modernos.
Nicea como crisis filosófica de la teología. La transferencia de la fe bíblica de la Iglesia al mundo filosófico helenístico
Authors: Maspero Giulio
Published: April 2023

Las lecturas modernas del Concilio de Nicea (325) muestran cómo el homousious debe ser considerado una invasión indebida de la filosofía helénica en el espacio de la pureza del dato bíblico. En el contexto actual, sin embargo, podemos leer tal juicio como anacrónico, ya que la oposición entre exégesis y metafísica carece de fundamento histórico. El propio pensamiento de Platón nació como exégesis de los mitos, por lo que los padres conciliares se vieron en la necesidad de resolver una tensión inherente a la teología de Orígenes, vinculada precisamente a la relación entre su exégesis y el pensamiento metafísico heredado del contexto griego. La opción imperial de favorecer una mera ortopraxis resultó infructuosa y así, en el transcurso del siglo iv, los Padres Capadocios, en particular Gregorio de Nisa, tuvieron que conciliar la metafísica y la exégesis con un nuevo pensamiento ortodoxo, a la luz del cual la krisis (juicio) operada por el Concilio de Nicea adquiere un valor nuevo y potencialmente muy útil en el contexto posmoderno.
Eusebio de Cesarea y desarrollo del sínodo de Nicea
Authors: Fernández Samuel
Published: April 2023

El artículo estudia el papel que jugó Eusebio de Cesarea en las discusiones teológicas del sínodo de Nicea. Para ello, examina la condena de Eusebio de Cesarea en el sínodo de Antioquía (325) y su relación con el sínodo de Nicea. Una vez aclarado que Nicea actuó como tribunal de apelación para Eusebio, se analizan los relatos de los principales testigos oculares de las discusiones teológicas del sínodo. Se trata de dos documentos casi contemporáneos a la asamblea, a saber, la carta de Eusebio a su iglesia (Urk. 22) y un fragmento de Eustacio de Antioquía (fr. 79), y de los relatos retrospectivos que Atanasio escribió varias décadas después de la asamblea nicena (decr. 19-20). Finalmente, el artículo ofrece una reconstrucción de las deliberaciones teológicas del sínodo de Nicea.
Salvador Cabot, TOR, Franciscanismo, trigo y cizaña: Novelesca historia de la TOR, Franciscanos TOR, Palma 2022, 2 vols., 592 y 518 pp.
Authors: Ramis-Barceló Rafael
Published: April 2023

Book Review
José Ángel García de Cortázar, La Iglesia en el reino de Castilla en la Edad Media (años 711-1475), Marcial Pons Historia, Madrid 2021, 398 pp.
Authors: Torres-Jiménez Raquel
Published: April 2023

Book Review
Alberto González Chaves, ¡Dame almas!: Una biografía del cardenal Merry del Val, Homo Legens, Madrid 2022, 341 pp.
Authors: Pardo-Fernández Rafael
Published: April 2023

Book Review
ASSESSMENT OF THE STABILITY OF A LOADED SLOPE IN COMPLEX ENGINEERING AND GEOLOGICAL CONDITIONS
Authors: Bogomolov A. N , Ofrikhter V. G , Redin A. V , Bogomolova O. A , Bogomolov S. A
Published: April 2023

The article presents the results of the analysis of the stress state and stability of the soil slope of a complex geological structure on which the treatment facilities of an industrial enterprise are located. The calculation of stability and stress state is carried out for two variants: the natural state of the soil massif and the state determined by the design decision for its reprofiling, taking into account the device of automobile passage. The height of the slope is 12 meters, and the engineering and geological conditions are characterized by 3 category of complexity. The stability calculation is based on the analysis of the stressed state of the soil massif by the Tsvetkov-Bogomolov method, in which the finite element method is formalized, among other things, to determine stresses in inhomogeneous soil objects. The method of constructing the most probable sliding line is based on the fulfillment of the condition of minimality of the stability margin coefficient at each of its points. All calculations are performed using a computer programs developed by the authors of this article and having state registration. As a result of the study, it was found that the global stability of the slope is ensured, but the stability of the upper ledge of the slope, which is a dirt embankment, is insufficient. In this regard, it is necessary to carry out engineering measures to ensure the operational condition of the object. Taking into account the 3rd category of complexity of engineering and geological conditions and the fact that the destruction of the soil massif can lead to significant damage to the environment, it is necessary to organize constant comprehensive monitoring of the soil massif and the structures located on it. It is necessary to carry out engineering (compensating) measures to prevent the destruction of the surface layers over the entire surface area of the slope in places where plastic deformations are localized (the surfaces of both ledges). According to the results of the monitoring, it is necessary to make a decision on the need to strengthen the soil of the base of the aeration tank in the locations of areas of plastic deformations (left, right, under it) in order to avoid uneven precipitation of the base and rolls of the structure.
Field Assessment and Identification of Sugar-cane Weevil Borer, Rhabdoscelus Obscurus (coleoptera: Curulionidae), in Fiji
Authors: Naaz Zafiar Tasmeen , Prasad Nalini , Singh Danian
Published: April 2023

Sugarcane is one of the most important crops grown in Fiji contributing much to the country's socioeconomic success. It was brought to Fiji by the early voyages during the European colonization. The sugar industry in Fiji not only provides revenue but is also a source of income for
most people in the Western division of the country. Sugarcane is attacked by a wide range of insects and diseases resulting in significant damage in all stages and parts of the crop. One of the major pest of sugarcane is the cane weevil borer, Rhabdoscelus obscurus (Coleoptera: Curulionidae).
The larva of this beetle causes most of the economic damage by infesting the soft tissues within the internodes of the cane stalk which results in physiological changes thus decreasing sugar content and quality. This loss in biomass and sugar content necessitates the need for control and subsequent
eradication of the pest. This review reports the method of identifying cane weevil borer (CWB) in sugarcane in Fiji. Visible scars, cracks and tunnels are evidence of the presence of CWB and sugarcane borer damage is estimated by determining the percentage loss in weight and height caused
during the annual harvesting survey. Monitoring and accurate identification of the pest is important for effective control.
John Caseley 1935–2022: a Life with Weeds
Authors: Riches Charlie
Published: April 2023

Former Outlooks on Pest Management board member John Caseley is remembered for his significant contribution to weed science in a career spanning five decades which earned him the respect of his peers around the world. John passed away recently at the age of 87. John’s extensive publication list demonstrates his capacity for collaboration with scientists in the UK and around the world. His enthusiastic and extrovert character made him not only a welcome colleague but also a frequent speaker at meetings and conferences. He was a regular contributor to the annual Brighton Weed control conferences and presented at numerous international meetings including in USA, Israel, Australia and in Europe. His international reach was further enhanced by collaboration on publications that to this day remain essential sources of information including a 1994 United Nations published book on Weed Management for Developing Countries, co-edited with Ricardo Labrada and Chris Parker and a volume from 2000 on Prevention and Management of Herbicide Resistant Weeds in Rice co-authored by Bernal Valverde and Charlie Riches. The latter has been downloaded many thousands of times in both English and Spanish versions. He was always keen to encourage others and served for many years on the editorial board of the Outlooks on Pest Management Journal and committees of the Society of Chemical Industry. John’s qualities were especially appreciated by many postdoctoral and post-graduate students from overseas who benefitted from his wise council and mentoring and who went on to become distinguished weed scientists in their own countries.
Об актуальности для местной царской администрации упрощения процедуры отстранения от должности народных судей в Туркестанском крае (по архивным и правовым материалам)
Authors:   Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University, Салиев Акылбек Л.
Published: April 2023

The article considered attempts made by all general governors of the Turkestan region to achieve changes in the national judge post removal procedures and their power extension in the deciding of this matter.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Special Education Interventions Using Bayesian Statistics: An Application of Beta Distribution
Authors:   The Korean Society of Special Education, Yeo Seungsoo , Kang Ockryeo
Published: April 2023

It is important to examine the extent which special education interventions are effective in terms of practical significance. However, because, until now, domain statistical practice in the area of special education is frequentist statistics, there are some limitations of investigating practical significance. In this paper, bayesian statistics was considered as an alternative approach for investigating practical significance. Bayesian statistics is a method of statistics inference in which proability is the most important concept. Therefore, it allows us to focus on the importance of practical significance in special education research. This paper provided the basic concepts of the bayesian statistics and then use a practical example on how to evaluate the effectiveness of special education intervention using bayesian statistics. Results of this study support the evidence that bayesian statistics could be one of alternative approaches for evaluating the effects of interventions in the area of special education. Finally, considerations for future research are discussed.
Appraisal of Antioxidant Potential and Natural Bioactive Compound Determination through HPLC from Two Saprotrophic Amanita (Agaricomycetes) Species from Pakistan
Authors: Shafique Muniba , Niazi Abdul Rehman , Imran Muhammad , Zaheer Muhammad
Published: April 2023

The present study was carried out to investigate and identify bioactive compounds along with antioxidant capacity, total flavonoids and total phenolic contents from two saprophytic Amanita species, i.e., mushrooms A. manicata (Berk. & Broome) Pegler and A. nana Singer. Antioxidant potential was assessed by DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) free radical scavenging and ABTS (2,2'-azino-bis-3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) assay, total phenolics, and flavonoids. Both mushrooms were found to possess antioxidants and wide range of phenolics and bioactive compounds. There was maximum percent inhibition (83.2 ± 0.120%) on DPPH by A. manicata. However, maximum percent inhibition using ABTS was found to be 79.5 ± 0.251% by A. nana. Similarly, A. nana possesses maximum amount of both flavonoids and phenolics i.e., 0.3473 ± 0.0088 mg/100 g of catechin and 0.097 ± 0.0011 mg/100 g of GAE equivalent, respectively. Both mushrooms exhibited a variety of natural compounds such as P-coumaric acid, M-coumaric acid, benzoic acid, ferulic acid etc. Ferulic acid, chlorogenic acid, and cinnamic acid were also detected in A. manicata. A. manicata exhibited best and greater antiradical potential than A. nana due the presence of excessive natural bioactive compounds. From the reported results, it was revealed that both inedible mushrooms could be a potential source of antioxidants and secondary metabolites and might be used for making novel drugs in future by pharmaceutical industries.
Alveolar Ridge Preservation Using the One-Piece Autologous Tuberosity Graft: A Clinical, Radiological, and Histological Pilot Study
Authors: Khairallah Carla Maria , Ghosn Nabil , Khairallah Carlos , Makary Christian , Traini Tonino , Younes Ronald
Published: April 2023

This prospective study investigated clinically and radiologically the effectiveness of the use of a combined hard and soft tissue graft retrieved from the maxillary tuberosity and designed for alveolar ridge preservation following tooth extraction. Seven patients scheduled for a single mono-rooted tooth extraction were included in the study. After atraumatic extraction, sockets were filled with a "one-piece" dual tissue graft harvested from the tuberosity using an adjusted trephine. CBCTs were performed before the extraction and 4 months after ridge preservation, to analyze the vertical and horizontal alterations of the ridge, using ITK-Snap software. Clinical measurements of both soft and hard tissues were also assessed during the extraction and implant placement. All sites healed uneventfully. After 4 months, the 3D super-imposition of both CBCTs showed a mean bone volume resorption of 65 ± 76.7 mm3 (10.2 ± 10%). The mean horizontal reduction at 2, 4, and 6 mm from the top of the crest was respectively 1.5 ± 1.3 mm, 0.47 ± 1.4 mm and 0.57 ± 0.7 mm, while the mean vertical loss was 0.026 mm ± 2 mm. The mean soft tissue horizontal gain was 1.73 ± 1.12 mm. The "one-piece" autologous tuberosity graft was proven to be a safe and effective alveolar ridge preservation technique and may represent a feasible, user-friendly, time saving, low-cost solution for minimizing dimensional loss following tooth extraction.
Fighting Fire with Fire? An Assesment of the Potential Threats of Westerners Fighting against ISIS in Syria and Iraq
Authors: ÖZ Volkan
Published: April 2023

Since the Syrian Civil War began in 2011, tens of thousands of foreign fighters from different parts of the world have joined various armed groups in Syria and Iraq. There are three main groups of foreign fighters: Firstly, pro-ISIS foreign fighters who are associated with jihadist groups like Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS); secondly, pro-regime Shiite foreign fighters who are affiliated with the Assad government; and finally, anti-ISIS Western foreign fighters, fighting with Kurdish and Christian groups against ISIS and other jihadist groups. This study aims at assessing the potential threats that anti-ISIS Western foreign fighters may pose to international security and to their home countries. In line with this purpose, this study contributes to our recognition of anti-ISIS Western foreign fighters, conducts a threat assessment based on capabilities and intents of anti-ISIS Western foreign fighters and presents recommendations on how international organizations and Western governments should manage the issue of anti-ISIS Western foreign fighters.
Los acuerdos ejecutivos y su incorporación en la Convención de Viena sobre el derecho de los tratados
Authors: Torres Karam Miguel Agustín
Published: April 2023

La celebración de acuerdos en forma simplificada constituye una práctica instalada en la comunidad internacional. Esta clase de acuerdos, cuyo proceso de celebración lo lleva adelante, de modo exclusivo, la autoridad ejecutiva, sin intervención del órgano legislativo, reconoce un origen consuetudinario, encontrándose tradicionalmente presente en el historial de la política exterior de los Estados. Por la relevancia y amplia difusión de esta práctica, los acuerdos en forma simplificada fueron contemplados por la Convención de Viena sobre Derecho de los Tratados; sin embargo, su incorporación no estuvo exenta de discusión y controversia. Precisamente, considerando ello en este artículo se propone efectuar una descripción y reflexionar con respecto a algunos aspectos centrales de la discusión teórica y técnica, desarrollada durante la Conferencia de Viena, que acompañó la inserción de los acuerdos en forma simplificada en la Convención de Sobre el Derecho de los Tratados adoptada en dicha conferencia.
Acerca de la “gobernanza fiscal” y de la “buena administración” en el ámbito tributario
Authors: Checa González Clemente Juan
Published: April 2023

El buen gobierno fiscal, basado en los principios aplicables al gobierno corporativo, busca alcanzar la existencia de una mayor seguridad jurídica. A esa idea inicial se han añadido después otros elementos que complementan la gobernanza fiscal, como la responsabilidad social corporativa, el cumplimiento cooperativo en materia tributaria, el proyecto BEPS, en particular su acción 12, que exige revelar los mecanismos de planificación fiscal agresiva, y el Programa de garantía de cumplimiento tributario internacional, que pretende evaluar los riesgos fiscales de los grandes grupos de empresas multinacionales. Con todo ello se pretende conseguir la más adecuada cooperación recíproca entre las administraciones tributarias y los ciudadanos. Para que este sistema funcione de forma correcta es imprescindible que las Administraciones cumplan escrupulosamente el “principio de buena administración”, lo que, desafortunadamente, no siempre sucede en las Administraciones tributarias españolas.
Competencia y acción como premisas realistas de un sistema normativo de imputación penal. Consideraciones críticas sobre el pensamiento de Jakobs y Pawlik
Authors: Cuello Contreras Joaquín
Published: April 2023

Para poder hablar del delito como infracción de un deber (negativo o positivo) es necesaria una acción o la omisión de una acción a través de la cual configurar el deber. Lo imputado como infracción del deber será siempre o bien una acción o bien la omisión de una acción. No siendo indiferente que sea una u otra.

En los conflictos de deberes y sus correspondientes obligaciones de soportar y salvar, sirve la acción para modular la obligación. La obligación de salvar un bien jurídico cesa mucho antes de que la obligación de no sacrificar el bien que sería necesario sacrificar se aproxime valorativamente al que el ordenamiento desearía salvar. Siendo necesario mantener también aquí la distinción entre acción y omisión.

Es necesario un mínimo anclaje del normativismo en la realidad para vincularlo al destinatario de la norma sin el que ésta carece de virtualidad o referencia para el destinatario sobre el sentido en el que debe transformar la realidad conforme a la voluntad de la norma. Lo que sólo es pensable mediante acciones del capaz de llevarlas a cabo (u omitirlas). Respetada esa estructura mínima, es posible el normativismo sin cortapisa.
La prueba en el proceso laboral
Authors: Bravo Gutiérrez Pedro
Published: April 2023

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Ley 4/2022, de racionalización y simplificación administrativa de Extremadura
Authors: Orgaz Valle Ángel
Published: April 2023

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Hydropneumatic suspension testing of a wheeled armoured personnel carrier
Authors: Hryciów Zdzisław , Rybak Piotr , Wojciechowski Michał , Wachowiak Przemysław , Kalicki Bartosz
Published: April 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of gas pressure and temperature on the spring characteristic of a HP strut used in a wheeled armoured personnel carrier. The research was performed based on a simulation model. Data to validate the model were obtained during experimental tests. The results indicate, among other things, that the friction generated in the seals is an important source of resistance force. Comparison of the simulation results with the measured characteristics indicates a proper modelling of the strut operation. Simulation studies have indicated that it is easy to modify the required suspension parameters by adjusting the initial gas pressure. A linear effect of pressure on static deflection can be assumed. Temperature has a strong influence on the spring characteristic. When it changes, significant changes in vehicle height are observed due to the lack of a compensation system. The temperature changes are not only due to changes in ambient temperature, but also by intense heating of the HP struts caused by the vehicle moving over rough terrain.
Variation of Electron Density before Large Earthquakes in Southeast Asia Observed by CHAMP Satellite from 2004 to 2009
Authors:   School of Aerospace Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 14300 Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, Mohamad Rizal N A , Md Yusof S H ,   School of Aerospace Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 14300 Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, Abdul Hamid Nurul Shazana ,   Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia, Sarudin Idahwati ,   Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
Published: April 2023

This project studies the behaviour of the pre-earthquake (EQ) ionospheric parameter by analysing the variation of electron density (Ne) measured by the CHAMP satellite, which is one of the satellites that collect in-situ data of Ne in the ionosphere. Data from two weeks before the main shock of an EQ are analysed to observe the pattern behaviour of the Ne before the EQs. Monitoring this parameter is one of the methods of observing the ionosphere for studying EQ precursors. The area of focus in this study is the Southeast Asian region, where EQs happen frequently. This study involves large EQs with a magnitude >7.5 that occurred within five years from 2004 until 2009. Significant anomalous behaviour of Ne was identified within 14 days prior to the EQs.
Fibre Insert Mould for Injection Moulding
Authors:   Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Tamri Norjamalullail , Zulkifli Rozli ,   Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Azhari Che Husna ,   Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Ude Albert Uchenna ,   Department of Mechanical, Energy, & Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering,  Botswana International University of Science & Technology, Private Bag 16 Palapye
Published: April 2023

Insert moulding is equivalent to over-moulding. Both processes are achieved by inserting different materials into one another in the same mould to improve product’s capability. This process will increase the value of a resulting product because of the additional material price, material insertion process and cycle time. Such moulding process directly increases the overall price of a product but the price is cheaper compared with that of other processes or materials that have the same shape and strength. This insert moulding process requires two moulding materials. The first material is coated by the injected material, which then becomes solid and hardens to cover the second material. In general, the second material is placed permanently in the mould section. When the mould is closed, the injection moulding process is performed. The parts placed in the mould are made of metal, which will attach and reinforce the product. Dumbbell-ready injection is released along with kenaf yarn content in the middle, which is called the fibre insert mould. The fibre insertion technique is conducted by finding the problem of fibre. Then, the small fibre is cut while inside the barrel (either through moulding or compounding). Yarn-shaped fibres are placed on the core of a mould and clamped. Subsequently, a plastic material is injected into the mould. Consequently, the tensile strength of polypropylene (PP) will increase by 55%. A cheaper material (kenaf yarn) can increase the strength of the PP through an easier and cheaper process. The number of processes is reduced from three (before: cutting > compounding > moulding then finished) to two (after: insert and moulding then finished).
Radiation Pattern Performance of Bow Tie Patch Antenna for Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Applications
Authors:   Universitas Mercu Buana, Jakarta, Indonesia, Sirait Fadli , Mohd Hidzir Hizrin Dayana ,   Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, National Defence University of Malaysia, Sg. Besi Camp, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jusoh Mohd Taufik ,   Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, National Defence University of Malaysia, Sg. Besi Camp, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Ahmad Khairol Amali ,   Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, National Defence University of Malaysia, Sg. Besi Camp, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Hashim Fakroul Ridzuan ,   Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, National Defence University of Malaysia, Sg. Besi Camp, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Published: April 2023

This paper presents a directional bow tie patch antenna for ground penetrating radar (GPR) applications. There are four proposed designs for this paper. Three of the antenna is designed by introducing Sierpinski gasket fractal concept on bow tie patch antenna. There is some modification on this design in order to create a new different fractal design that is applicable for GPR applications. The bow tie antenna performance is studied across 1 GHz to 4 GHz. The best return loss obtained for this paper is at 3.7 GHz where all four designs have its best performance. The comparison at 3.7 GHz of these four antenna designs presented in this paper.