bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Inside the History of the World: Syntheses of Literary Form between Prose Poetry and China
Authors: Klein Lucas
Published: September 2023

What is the international literary history behind Xi Chuan's Chinese prose poems, and what is the literary history behind translating them into English as prose poems? Did Hegel's belief that poetry can be “translated into other languages without essential detriment to its value” contribute to the birth of prose poetry, through a synthesis with poetic form? If so, what does this notion say about Hegel's idea that China lies “outside the World's History”? In the light of the historical association between China and prose poetry in the literary history of French (Judith Gautier, Victor Segalen, Henri Michaux) and English (Allen Upward, Nathaniel Tarn, Ron Silliman, Bob Perelman, Joan Retallack, Mei-mei Berssenbrugge, Tammy Lai-Ming Ho, Sarah Howe, Ken Chen, Cathy Park Hong, Eleanor Goodman, Jennifer Kronovet, and Nick Admussen), I discuss prose poetry as an outcome of what Joyelle McSweeney and Johannes Göransson call a translational “deformation zone,” to argue that translating Chinese prose poetry demonstrates China to be inside, not outside, the history of the world.
On a Universal Tendency to Debase Retranslations; or, The Instrumentalism of a Translation Fixation
Authors: Venuti Lawrence
Published: September 2023

Some readers prefer an earlier translation in which they encounter a source text, particularly a canonized work, over later versions of the same text. The decisive encounter is so compelling as to establish an enduring attachment that entails denigration or outright rejection of later versions. Insofar as the attachment suggests obsessiveness, it can be called a fixation. The readers’ responses share features that transcend membership in specific linguistic communities and cultural institutions: they value a high degree of readability, which is construed as an indication of greater equivalence to the source text. Here the readers reveal their assumption of an instrumental model—that is, an understanding of translation as the reproduction or transfer of an invariant contained in or caused by the source text, an invariant form, meaning, or effect. The fixation can be illuminated by considering the intersubjective relations in which the preferred translation is first encountered. Cases recorded or represented in literary texts enable a more incisive account of the conditions that shape the reader's experience: John Keats's poem “On First Looking into Chapman's Homer” (1816) and Vladimir Nabokov's novel Pnin (1957). These texts disclose an identity-forming process that can be deepened with Jacques Lacan's concept of the “object a.” The instrumentalism that underpins the fixation deserves consideration because it would in effect deny or stop cultural change, innovative interpretation, the very practice of translation.
Novas Fronteiras do Jornalismo de Investigação: Do Lobo Solitário à Alcateia
Authors: Coelho Pedro
Published: September 2023

Este artigo recorre à revisão bibliográfica para percorrer 100 anos de história do jornalismo de investigação, fixando-se no conceito, em toda a sua amplitude, ao eleger a investigação jornalística como a expressão mais direta do jornalismo de qualidade. Retomando a discussão sobre as diferenças entre jornalismo de investigação e jornalismo quotidiano, que, ainda hoje, cria clivagens no seio da classe jornalística, mas também na academia, este artigo rejeita a visão abrangente de que todo o jornalismo é de investigação.Avaliando o impacto dos fatores externos, como o mercado e a tecnologia, na matriz do conceito de jornalismo de investigação, esta análise tenta identificar soluções que contribuam para que a função de cão de guarda, atribuída ao jornalismo de investigação, permaneça ativa. Nesse sentido, este artigo aprofunda as novas fronteiras do jornalismo de investigação, salientando o potencial da tecnologia digital para, simultaneamente, manter sob escrutínio os poderes num mundo cada vez mais complexo; criar redes de colaboração entre jornalistas que alarguem a escala das matérias publicadas e reforcem o impacto; promover parcerias entre órgãos de comunicação social, entidades não lucrativas e universidades; encontrar soluções, que tardam, para que o jornalismo de investigação chegue aos territórios periféricos, onde ainda tem uma expressão absolutamente residual.
Dual staining for Ki67 protein and MKI67 transcript detection in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) pig tissues v1
Authors: E Wiarda Jayne
Published: September 2023

A protocol for staining of protein (Ki-67) and RNA (MKI67) in pig tissues
Knowledge, attitude, and preventive practices of leptospirosis affected populations in South Andaman, India: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Fatema Ambreen , Ramu Manjunatha , Thiruvengadam Kannan , Sunish Ittoop Pulikkottil , Vijayachari Paluru
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Leptospirosis is the most common reoccurring zoonosis worldwide. Climatic conditions in tropical and subtropical regions are optimal for Leptospira survival. The pathogen thrives in flood-prone slum settlements of underprivileged areas where waste, open sewers, and standing water are present.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study using universal sampling methodology was conducted to determine associationsbetween sociodemographic variables and knowledge, attitudes, and practices of leptospirosis-infected individuals compared with a control group from the South Andaman population.
Results: Eight hundred and one (388 cases and 413 controls) subjects were included in the study. Overall, 61.5% of the participants were male, while the main occupation of 43.94% of the subjects was farming or agricultural work. Multilogistic regression assessing the likelihood of good knowledge about leptospirosis showed that leptospirosis-positive subjects were more likely to have good knowledge (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 3.5 [95% CI: 2.59–4.97], p < 0.001), better attitude (AOR: 97.30 [95% CI: 41.72–226.9], p < 0.001] than leptospirosis-negative subjects, male population groups were also more likely to have a good attitude (AOR: 3.03 [95% CI: 1.94–4.73], p < 0.001), and those whose main occupation is farming were more likely to have a good attitude (AOR: 3.59 [95% CI: 2.31–5.56], p < 0.001). The leptospirosis seropositive group was more likely to have good practices (AOR: 5.80 [95% CI: 3.58–8.73], p < 0.001), rural residents were 88% less likely to have good practice levels than urban residents (AR: 0.12 [95% CI: 0.07–0.20], p < 0.01).
Conclusion: The infected group had better knowledge than the control group. The integration of knowledge and attitudes to maintain good practices, along with the provision of an adequate sanitation system, waste disposal system, and availability of essential personal protective equipment is necessary for disease control in these islands.
Systemic inflammatory indexes (NLR, DNLR, PLR and SII) role in predicting COVID-19 progression
Authors: Hasanefendić Berina , Šeherčehajić Emir , Dedić Armina , Tihić-Kapidžić Suzana , Begović Ermin , Hajro Sanela , Gazibera Belma , Velić Ahmed , Drljo Melina
Published: September 2023

Introduction: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused a worldwide emergency. The disease is characterized primarily by symptoms of the respiratory system, but also by systemic inflammation. Since the onset of the disease, there has been a need for biomarkers to predict the severity of the clinical picture and the outcome of the disease. The aim of this study is to evaluate systemic inflammatory markers for predicting severity of COVID-19.
Methods: The study was conducted at the Sarajevo Canton Health Center on a total of 170 adults suffering from COVID-19. 70 subjects had mild clinical picture, while the control group consisted of 100 subjects with moderate clinical picture. The results of complete and differential blood counts, C-reactive protein (CRP), and systemic inflammatory indexes (SII) (neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio [NLR], derived NLR [dNLR], platelet/lymphocyte ratio [PLR], and SII) were used to compare the groups. IBM SPSS Ver. 23 was used for statistical analysis and data processing.
Results: The proportion of male patients in the group with a milder clinical picture was higher than the proportion of male patients with a moderate clinical picture, p = 0.016. The values of leukocytes and neutrophils were higher in patients with a moderate clinical picture (p = 0.006 and p < 0.001, respectively). The values of all inflammatory indexes (NLR, dNLR, PLR and SII) were higher in patients with a moderate clinical picture of COVID-19 than in patients with a mild clinical picture (p < 0.001 for NLR, dNLR, and SII; p = 0.023 for PLR). In the research, patient age showed no correlation and CRP showed no correlation with SII.
Conclusion: SII show higher values in patients with a moderate compared with a mild clinical picture of COVID-19. These parameters can be cost-effective and useful indicators in patient classification, diagnosis, and probably in monitoring patients with COVID-19.
The relationship of phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors and male fertility: literature review
Authors: Naumov N. P. , Shcheplev P. A. , Ipatenkov V. V. , Stoletov Ya. A. , Konyshev A. V. , Bazunov D. S.
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this literature review is to assess the role of phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors not only in the treatment of erectile dysfunction, but also in the treatment of male infertility.

Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors has a positive effect on the secretory function of Leydig and Sertoli cells, the biochemical environment in the vas deferens, the contractility of the testicular protein membrane and the secretory function of the prostate gland. In several studies, the effect of taking sildenafil positively affected the quantitative and qualitative motility of spermatozoa. In addition, some studies show that phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors has a positive effect on the ability of spermatozoa to undergo capacitation.

The “Vildegra” is the only sildenafil in a prolonged release form, with equal effectiveness, it has better tolerability compared to the original.
Lipidomic analysis of seminal plasma in work-up of varicocele-associated male infertility
Authors: Gamidov S. I. , Shatylko T. V. , Bitsoev T. B. , Tambiev A. Kh. , Tokareva A. O. , Chagovets V. V. , Starodubtseva N. L. , Frankevich V. E.
Published: September 2023

Background. Approximately 50 % of cases of infertility in couples are attributable to male factor. One of the most common causes of male infertility is varicose dilation of pampiniform plexus veins in spermatic cord, or varicocele. However, the fact that only in 10-45 % of cases microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy leads to a spontaneous pregnancy in a couple urges further search for a diagnostic marker which would be able to predict the success of surgical treatment of varicocele preoperatively.

Aim. To study the features of lipid profile of seminal plasma in patients with varicocele and to evaluate the possibility of using lipidomic analysis of seminal plasma for patient selection prior to surgical treatment for varicocele.

Materials and methods. Fifty three patients from infertile couples with varicocele and altered seminal parameters aged 18 to 44 years underwent microsurgical varicocelectomy as described by Marmar. All patients were treated in one department. The control group included 24 healthy normozoospermic men without varicocele who had proven fertility. The material for the study was the seminal plasma of men, lipid composition of which was determined by mass spectrometry.

Results. No significant differences were found in lipid profiles of seminal plasma from men in control group and varicocele group, as well as in lipid profiles of seminal plasma obtained before and after surgery in same patients. Comparison of lipid profiles of seminal plasma provided by patients before microsurgical varicocelectomy, who had clinical effect (n = 15) and who did not have clinical effect (n = 16), revealed differences in level of HexCer-NDS d20:0/18:0 in the positive ion test and in levels of 8 other lipids in the negative ion test. These lipids are related to the oxidation of phospholipids, cardiolipins and phosphatidylethanolamines.

Conclusion. The lipid profile of seminal plasma of patients who had clinical response to varicocele surgery is significantly different from the lipid profile of seminal plasma of non-responder patients.
Improving Agility Using Big Data Analytics: The Role of Democratization Culture
Authors:   Hitotsubashi University, Hyun Youyung , Kamioka Taro ,   Hitotsubashi University,, Hosoya Ryuichi ,   3KI-Star Real Estate Co., Ltd.
Published: September 2023

Abstract Background: Big data analytics (BDA) is considered an enabler of organizational agility because it helps firms to sense market-based changes and improve decision making in a more informed and timely manner. However, in reality, only a handful of firms have achieved improvement in their outcomes by using BDA. To address this inconsistency, our study explores the conditions under which BDA use translates into agility. We particularly focus on organizational culture because in the pursuit of agility, culture is emphasized as a source of stability that allows firms to successfully adapt to the changing environment. Therefore, by assuming organizational culture as a contextual factor, this study examines the moderating effect of organizational culture on the link between BDA use and agility. Method: We employ a concept from data democratization called “democratization culture,” which values the willingness to share information and the acceptance of diversity. We also adopt collectivistic culture for comparison with democratization culture. Further, BDA use is decomposed into advanced and basic use based on the functions and BDA types. A model is proposed and empirically validated through survey data collected from 304 senior-level managers. Results: Our findings suggest that the moderating effects of democratization culture on agility are different depending on whether it is combined with advanced or basic BDA use. Conclusions: This study provides initial empirical evidence that contributes to the scarce research on the role of organizational culture in the link between BDA use and agility.
The Investigation of E-Marketplace Adoption by Small Medium Enterprises Using Individual-Technology- Organization-Environment (ITOE) Framework: A Case Study in Yogyakarta Province Indonesia
Authors:   University of Wollongong, Budiono Fahrizal , Lau S. ,   University of Wollongong, Tibben William J. ,   University of Wollongong
Published: September 2023

Abstract Background: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Indonesia have been encouraged by the Indonesian government to adopt e-marketplace platforms. However, the rate of e-marketplace adoption is shown to be low. In an effort to address the underlying issues this paper reports on the application of a modified form of the Technology-Environment-Organization framework that includes attributes of individual SME owner-managers. The application of the Individual- Technology-Organization-Environment (ITOE) framework is considered necessary given the overwhelming number of micro-SMEs that have one owner-manager and employ less than ten employees. The study takes a case study approach by studying e-marketplace adoption of SMEs in the province of Yogyakarta, a major city of Indonesia. Method: Using a survey instrument, data were collected using randomized sampling from SMEs in Yogyakarta and analyzed using the partial least squares method. Results: The results confirm the validity of the ITOE framework to this study context. The results also indicate that the Individual construct positively affects the organization construct in predicting e-marketplace adoption. The suitability of the ITOE framework for further application to other locations in Indonesia when investigating e-marketplace adoption by SMEs is validated. Conclusion: This study validates use of the ITOE framework in investigating e- marketplace adoption by SMEs in Indonesia. The ITOE framework can be operationalized for e-marketplace adoption, particularly when the research context has relevant factors to the individual context namely, where a predominance of micro-SMEs exists. Future research is to conduct a full-scale study of e- marketplace adoption in Indonesia.
FIRST RECORD OF THE GENUS ARCTICOCARCINUS SHWEITZER ET AL., 2016 (DECAPODA: BRACHYURA) IN THE DANIAN OF THE CRIMEA (UKRAINE) AND ITS PALEOBIOGEOGRAPHIC SIGNIFICANCE
Authors:   Institute of Geological Sciences of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Dernov V. , Udovychenko M. ,   Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University, Poltava, Ukraine
Published: September 2023

The Paleogene decapod crustaceans of Ukraine are insufficiently studied. This group of arthropods has not attracted much attention of researchers, despite the fact that the remains of decapods are known in the Paleogene sediments of the Dnipro River area, Donetsk Basin, the Crimea and the Ukrainian Carpathians. The article describes the first find of a decapod crustacean of the genus Arcticocarcinus Schweitzer et al, 2016 in Ukraine. The fossil comes from the lower part of the Danian of the Crimea (Ak-kaya Section near the Bila Skelia, Bilogirsk District). The fossil was found in situ in the decapod burrow Thalassinoides Ehrenberg, 1944. Such finds allow us to establish which fossil decapod crustaceans produced burrows Ophiomorpha, Thalassinoides, and Spongeliomorpha. Sediments with crab remains were accumulated in the environment of Skolithos Ichnofacies. This ichnofacies is usually confined to areas of the seabed whose sediments are constantly mixed by waves. There was a cold-water paleobasin on the territory of modern northern Ukraine in the Danian Age. This basin was connected to the Western European paleobasin and the Boreal paleobasin. The southern basin, located in the Carpathians, the Black Sea Depression, and the Crimea, was much warmer and closely connected with the Mediterranean Basin. A representative of the genus Arcticocarcinus was first found outside Sweden. It is very unlikely that the genus Arcticocarcinus Schweitzer et al, 2016 entered modern Sweden from the Crimea or vice versa via the Polish Channel, as the Carpathian flysch basin was obviously a barrier. Apparently, the exchange of fauna took place through the Dnipro-Donetsk Sea and the Pripyat Strait. These basins were part of the so-called "Sea of Arkhangelskyi" (a large sublatitudinal basin that stretched from the spurs of the Caucasus and the Urals to Western Europe). Arcticocarcinus cf. insignis (Segerberg, 1900) expands the paleontological characteristics of the Danian of Crimea and testifies to the free exchange of benthic faunas of North-Western Europe and Crimea.
INFORMATION STATE AS A NEW TYPE OF MODERN STATE
Authors:   V.M.Koretsky Institute of State and Law of National Academy of Science of Ukraine (Kyiv) Ukraine, Balan Sergii
Published: September 2023

This article explores the concept of an information state as a new type of contemporary state, driven by advances in technology and the increasing importance of information in various domains. The paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the characteristics, challenges, and potential benefits of an information state, along with its implications for governance, policy-making, and societal development. Traditional ideas about governance and state functions in the information era are being revisited. It was found that the concept of the information state is based on a hypothesis proclaiming information a critical asset while its management and use become fundamental for the functioning of the state. The information state paradigm necessitates a shift in traditional governance models. Decision-making processes become data-driven with algorithms and predictive analytics playing a significant role. Policy design and implementation are built upon evidence-based approaches leveraging real-time data and feedback loops. The information state fosters participatory governance, empowering citizens to actively contribute to decision-making through online platforms and feedback mechanisms.
STATE POLICY IN THE FIELD OF OVERCOMING GENDER INEQUALITY
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Tkach Oleg , Batrymenko Oleg ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Borovskiy Oleksiy ,   Universität Kassel FB 05 Gesellschaftswissenschaften. Soziologie der Diversität (Kassel) Germany
Published: September 2023

The article examines the methodology of implementing gender policy, which is one of the main factors in achieving democracy. It is substantiated that the analysis of the world political practice and the regulatory framework of states showed that gender policy is perceived by the leadership of countries as an important direction of state activity, which is implemented with the aim of achieving a high political and legal status at the world level, striving to become a universally recognized democratic state. The national laws of Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, the USA and Canada, signed international agreements and the creation of special state structures entrusted with the function of gender policy implementation were considered. It has been proven that women are still underrepresented in parliaments, governing bodies and political parties in the region, although gender issues have entered public discourse and debate. It was established that the interests of women are rarely taken into account and acted upon. It is substantiated that the populist and illiberal turn in European politics caused negative consequences for the gender agenda. Therefore, the study of political representation of women remains timely and relevant.
Las Verwaltungsaufgaben: Las funciones o tareas administrativas en el Derecho público alemán
Authors: Fernández Gaztea Joseba K.
Published: September 2023

La ausencia de un concepto de funciones o tareas administrativas delata la escasa relevancia doctrinal del dato primario de que el sentido de la ejecución de normas por la Administración es cumplir funciones, satisfacer tareas. La discusión acerca del modo de afrontar este vacío pasa por estudiar dicho concepto allí donde ya está consolidado. Es el caso del derecho público alemán a través de su noción de Verwaltungsaufgaben. El análisis revela que las Verwaltungsaufgaben tienen por misión, además de legitimar, describir, y ser parámetro de control del poder público, configurar la actividad administrativa. El análisis invita también a entablar una discusión en ambas jurisdicciones acerca de la relación entre las funciones o tareas administrativas y los presupuestos fundamentales de la actividad de la Administración.
Predictors of coronary tortuosity in patients with chronic coronary syndrome
Authors: Yurdam Ferhat Siyamend , Kış Mehmet , Demir Yusuf , Bakır Eren Ozan , Akhan Onur , Güzel Tuncay
Published: September 2023

Aim    Coronary artery tortuosity is a common coronary angiographic finding. This tortuosity can cause myocardial ischemia even in the absence of significant coronary artery stenosis. Our aim was to compare the demographic, clinical and echocardiographic features of patients with chronic coronary syndrome (CCS) and with and without coronary artery tortuosity.Material and methods    361 patients who underwent elective coronary angiography (CAG) due to CCS were included in the study. These patients divided into two groups, those with coronary tortuosity (Group 1) and those without (Group 2). Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to identify predictors associated with coronary artery tortuosity.Results    The mean age of the 361 CCS patients (44 % female; 56 % male) was 56.7±11.5 years. In the univariable regression analysis, age, female sex, hypertension (HT), PR interval, QTc interval, ST / T segment changes, left ventricle diastolic dysfunction (LVDD), left ventricle hypertrophia (LVH) were identified as predictors of coronary tortuosity. In the multivariable regression analysis, age (OR: 1.059; 95 %CI: 1.032–1.087, p<0.001) and hypertension (OR: 0.484; 95 %CI: 0.278–0.843, p=0.01) were identified as independent predictors of coronary tortuosity.Conclusion    Coronary artery tortuosity is an angiographic finding that develops as a result of adaptive mechanisms in the heart and can cause myocardial ischemia. Predictors of coronary artery tortuosity in patients with CCS were long PR and QTc intervals, ST / T segment changes, LVH, LVDD, advanced age, and female gender. Evaluation of these demographic, electrocardiographic, and echocardiographic data may help clinicans to anticipate coronary artery tortuosity in patients with CCS and to be precautious for PCI.
The study of students' motivation when choosing elective disciplines in a medical university
Authors: Глушкова Т.Г. , Комкова О.Г. , Мазитова Г.Р.
Published: September 2023

Рассматриваются мотивы выбора элективных дисциплин студентами 2–6 курсов педиатрического и лечебного факультетов медицинской академии. Методом анонимного анкетирования выявлены основные мотивы определения дисциплины выбора студентов в их траектории обучения. Показано, что студенты делают осознанный выбор, опираясь на свои интересы в будущей профессии. Предложенные академией дисциплины выбора вызывают интерес у студентов. Информация, полученная на элективных дисциплинах, воспринимается как важная, необходимая для будущего врача.

The motives for the choice of elective disciplines by students of 2–6 courses of the pediatric and medical faculties of the medical academy are considered. The method of anonymous questioning revealed the main motives for determining the discipline of students’ choice in their learning path. It is shown that students make a conscious choice based on their interests in their future profession. The disciplines of choice offered by the Academy are of interest to students. Information obtained in elective disciplines is perceived as important, necessary for the future doctor.
Study of student preferences for distance learning
Authors: Бурдынская С.П.
Published: September 2023

В работе проведен краткий анализ предпочтений студентов неязыковых вузов в отношении дистанционного обучения, их удовлетворенности им. Рассмотрено мнение студентов об управляемой парной и групповой работе, препятствиях в работе и дискомфорте, испытываемом ими на дистанционном занятии. Отмечена ключевая роль присутствия педагога на дистанционном занятии и важность управления его ходом. Выделены идеи исследования, которые помогут преподавателям эффективно проводить онлайн занятия по английскому языку.

The paper provides a brief analysis of the preferences of students of non-linguistic universities in relation to distance learning, their satisfaction with it. The opinion of students about controlled pair and group work, obstacles in work and discomfort experienced by them in a distance lesson is considered. The key role of the presence of a teacher in a distance lesson and the importance of managing its progress are noted. The research ideas that will help teachers eff ectively conduct online English classes are highlighted.
The activities of the competence center to improve the complex of information technology
Authors: Зимовец Н.В. , Симонова М.Н. , Симонова А.Г.
Published: September 2023

Проводится анализ актуальности международной деловой коммуникации на английском языке и задач по индивидуальному обучению персонала в условиях значительных изменений внешнеэкономической обстановки. Обозначены выявленные и теоретически обоснованные авторами способы повышения вовлеченности сотрудников корпораций в изучение английского языка, повышающие продуктивность учебного процесса. На основе принципа индивидуализации в обучении определены основные подходы к созданию языковых образовательных корпоративных программ.

An analysis is made of the relevance of international business communication in English and the tasks of individual training of personnel in the context of signifi cant changes in the external economic situation. The methods identifi ed and theoretically substantiated by the authors to increase the involvement of corporate employees in the study of the English language, which increase the productivity of the educational process, are indicated. Based on the principle of individualization in training, the main approaches to the creation of language educational corporate programs are determined.
Principles of Vocal Education in China: Historical Traditions and Modernity
Authors: Се С.
Published: September 2023

Представлена краткая ретроспектива исторического развития принципов обучения вокалу в Китае. Цель статьи – анализ становления системы принципов вокального образования в Китае в преемственности традиций и современных исследований. Проанализирован вклад молодых китайских ученых-аспирантов российских вузов в формирование и развитие системы принципов вокального образования. Прослежена тенденция опоры китайскими учеными на принципы советской (российской) дидактики и педагогики вокального образования и наполнения их национальными философско-мировоззренческими смыслами и художественно-эстетическими критериями. Подчеркнута необходимость преемственности традиционных национальных и современных принципов вокального обучения в Китае для создания их целостной системы.

A brief retrospective of the historical development of vocal teaching principles in China is presented. The purpose of the article is to analyze the formation of the system of principles of vocal education in China in the continuity of traditions and modern research. The contribution of young Chinese graduate students of Russian universities to the formation and development of the system of principles of vocal education is analyzed. The tendency of Chinese scientists to rely on the principles of Soviet (Russian) didactics and pedagogy of vocal education and fi ll them with national philosophical and ideological meanings and artistic and aesthetic criteria is traced. The necessity of continuity of traditional national and modern principles of vocal education in China in order to create their integral system is emphasized.
THE CONCEPT «LOVE»: ITS DOMINANT COMPONENTS IN PUBLIC MINDSET
Authors: Кожевникова М.А.
Published: September 2023

В статье выявляются доминантные компоненты содержания концепта «любовь» в сознании молодых людей современного российского общества. Исследование представляет собой анализ ассоциаций, коррелируемых с  исследуемым понятием. Анализируемые данные были получены в результате опроса реципиентов в возрасте от 18 до 35 лет, отвечающие на вопрос, какие ассоциации вызывает у них слово «любовь». Теоретической основой эксперимента послужил материал философско-культурологического характера, раскрывающий различное концептуальное понимание понятия «любовь» представителями западной и русской культур и ранее проведенное лингвистическое исследование концепта. Результаты исследования позволили установить факторы, определяющие степень воздействия на реципиента, и  понять, насколько современные процессы американизации и  европеизации нашего общества повлияли на изменение национальноценностных ориентаций личности.

The article reveals the dominant components of the concept “love” in the minds of young people in modern Russian society. The study presents an analysis of the associations correlated with the concept of “love”. Th e analyzed data were obtained as a result of the survey of the recipients at the age of 18 to 35, who answered the question: what associations come to mind when they think of the word “love”. Th e theoretical basis of the experiment is the of philosophical and cultural material, revealing a diff erent conceptual understanding of the notion “love” by the representatives of Western and Russian cultures and the linguistic study of the concept previously conducted by the author. Th e results of the study allowed to identify the factors determining the degree of impact on the recipient and understand to what extent the modern processes of Americanization and Europeanization of our society have affected the change in the national-value orientations of the person.
METONIMICAL MODEL AS A KEY MODEL UNDERLYING THE FUNCTIONING OF THE LANGUAGE UNITS DESIGNATING THE NAMES OF DISEASES IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE FORMED FROM A NAME OF A PLACE OR A GEOGRA PHICAL OBJECT
Authors: Молибога Г.Л. , Стул Т.Г. , Шевырева Е.О.
Published: September 2023

Выделяются четыре основные группы терминов-названий заболеваний, в  состав которых входят эпонимы. В результате метонимического переноса имена собственные в составе медицинских терминов теряют свою первоначальную связь с  денотатом и  приобретают новые смыслы. Основной метонимической моделью, с  помощью которой осуществляется перенос, является идеализированная когнитивная модель «Пространственные отношения», реализуемая в рамках модели «место – объект».

The article focuses on the four main groups of medical terms, which include eponyms. As a result of metonymic transfer, proper names in medical terms lose their original connection with denoted objects and acquire new meanings. Th e main metonymic model, with which the transfer is carried out, is an idealized cognitive model of “Spatial Relations”, implemented within the framework of the Place–Object model.
FEATURES OF FORMATION OF MILITARY-PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MODERN TRA INING REQUIREMENTS
Authors: Ворона С.Г. , Калинин Т.В. , Кривенко Н.А. , Макаров М.В.
Published: September 2023

Рассматриваются особенности формирования военно-профессиональных компетенций обучающихся при обеспечении требований федеральных государственных стандартов высшего образования и квалификационных требований к подготовке выпускников военного вуза. Уточнено понятие военно-профессиональной компетенции, уделено внимание вопросам ее формирования.

The article is devoted to the peculiarities of the formation of military-professional competencies of students while ensuring the requirements of federal state standards of higher education and qualifi cation requirements for the training of a military university graduates. The authors clarify the concept of military-professional competence, special att ention was paid to the issues of its formation.
Evaluation of the spectrum of genetic variations in young cancer patients presenting to the tertiary cancer centre
Authors: Vutukuru Anuradha , Suresh A. V. S. , Sharma Rakesh , Nageshwar Rao Suragani , Mithila K. B. , Sreedhar Vijaya , V. Sailaja
Published: September 2023

Background: Aim of the study was to evaluate the spectrum of genetic variations in young cancer patients presenting to the tertiary cancer center
Methods: All newly diagnosed patients with cancer presenting to medical oncology OPD at continental hospitals between November 2021 till July 2023 were analyzed. Multigene panel testing (56 genes) by next-generation sequencing was performed for all patients. Demographics and clinical characters were represented using   descriptive statistics. The Chi-square test was used to compare the cohorts of Mutations vs. non mutations.
Results: A total of 130 cancer patients were screened and 70 were recruited in the study, which had complete set of clinical details available. Median age of Cohort is 41.9±6.6 years and for females it is 43.6±6.8 years and males it is 40.5±7.3, with males presenting at approximately 3 years earlier than females (p=0.12), which is not statistically significant. Male female ratio is 1.2:1, which is much less compared to Globocon statistics of cancer in India. A total of 47% (33/70) subjects had some mutation and approximately 16% (11/70) had variance of unknown significance and 32% (22/70) patients had pathogenic variants. The commonest cancer is breast followed by colon and prostate.
Conclusions: Younger cancer patients presenting with atypical symptoms harbor more frequent germ line mutations, than expected.  In view of the low cost, standardized and wide availability of the germ line analysis, it’s preferred to offer the test, wherever clinically relevant. This can help for better education, screening and early intervention, that ultimately help improve the cancer statistics in healthier directions.
Surgical management of peri-implantitis in adjunction with BlueM oxygen therapy: a case report with 5-years follow-up
Authors: Tanka Karel , Alshehri Fahad Ali
Published: September 2023

Peri-implantitis is an inflammatory disease associated with plaque accumulation in peri-implant tissues, and can cause implant failure. Several surgical and nonsurgical protocols have been proposed to treat patients with peri-implantitis. In this case report, we describe the surgical management of peri-implantitis with the use of BlueM oxygen therapy after mechanical debridement of dental implant surface. Although, several conventional anti-infective modalities have been employed to treat peri-implantitis, the application of topical oxygen therapy can be very effective. The case demonstrated good results with the maintenance of peri-implant bone level and absence of clinical signs of inflammation.
Unilateral gingival enlargement in a patient with neurofibromatosis type 1 - Case report
Authors: Thomas Sherin Ann , Pradeeba Das T H Aashmi , Rajasekharan Asish , K L Girija , Gopinadh Soumya
Published: September 2023

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), also known as von Recklinghausen disease, is an autosomal disease caused by mutations in the NF1 tumor suppressor gene. NF1 affects bones, nerves, soft tissues and skin. Oral manifestations of NF1 consist of soft tissue tumors, bone defects, periodontal and dental changes, and altered salivary flow. We report one such case, a 26-year-old man with Gingival enlargement, Café au lait spots, axillary freckling, and multiple nodules on his body.
Mucoepidermod carcinoma of palate- A rare case report and management
Authors: Fruitwala Asma , Shah Kanchan , Landge Jayant , Pund Mahesh , Lahoti Amol
Published: September 2023

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma is a rare salivary gland tumor affecting minor salivary gland. This case report discusses the clinical features, diagnosis and management and rehabilitation of patient of mucoepidermoid carcinoma of palate. A 32-year old female reported with the chief complain of painless swelling and ulceration on right side of hard palate since 6 months. Then proper clinical, radiological and histopathological investigations and analysis were done to come to diagnosis and based on the incisional biopsy report the diagnosis was confirmed to be mucoepidermoid carcinoma of intermediate grade. This case report depicts timely and accurate diagnosis and decision on treatment plan based on all investigation can not only lead to treatment but also rehabilitation of patient.
Sociedade e meio ambiente no Sertão do Rio Piranhas, Capitania da Paraíba do Norte, século XVIII
Authors: Moraes Ana Paula Da Cruz Pereira de , Sales Sebastião Junio Da Silva Gonçalves , Abreu Dafi Irenice De
Published: September 2023

A ocupação da América Portuguesa passou por diferentes etapas. Em um primeiro momento, as povoações se concentraram nas zonas litorâneas e, posteriormente, se deu um maior investimento na ocupação dos sertões. O presente estudo tem por objetivo problematizar o processo de ocupação do Sertão do Rio Piranhas, localizado no interior da Capitania da Paraíba do Norte. Para a execução da pesquisa foram utilizados os princípios da História Social e Ambiental, na medida em que a presente análise intentou envolver os aspectos sociais e ambientais dentro do processo histórico no Sertão do Rio Piranhas. Também buscou-se dados e documentos históricos empíricos dentro de expoentes clássicos da historiografia paraibana como Wilson Seixas e João de Lira Tavares, e no acervo do Arquivo Histórico Ultramarino. Ao final, observou-se a interferência das questões ambientais, especialmente a presença (ou ausência) de água como fator de distribuição das terras e, consequentemente, reterritorialização do espaço e tessitura de disputas e conflitos em torno dos espaços sertanejos.
A crônica jornalística de Mário de Andrade
Authors: Lopes Cícero Nicácio Do Nascimento , Inácio Francilda Araújo
Published: September 2023

O presente trabalho tem como foco essencial recompor o percurso jornalístico desenvolvido por Mário de Andrade, notadamente no que se refere à sua produção cronística. Multifacetada, a obra do escritor transitou também pela elaboração de crônicas literárias, na imprensa paulistana do início do século passado, fato de relevo no contexto restaurador de sua rica e vasta produção literária. Considerada um gênero híbrido situado historicamente entre o jornalismo e a literatura, a crônica representa um fecundo canal veiculador do pensamento estético e ideológico desse que é reconhecido como um dos maiores expoentes da nossa literatura.
Caracterização e confecção de uma antena de microfita para recepção de TV digital e aplicação em notebooks através do Ansoft HFSS
Authors: Rocha Jéssica Pederneiras Moraes , Mendes Cíntia José , Lima Jayne Dos Santos , Silva Jefferson Costa e , Gomes Neto Alfrêdo
Published: September 2023

O mundo vivencia, nos dias de hoje, um aumento na demanda por dispositivos móveis e/ou portáteis, como notebooks e tablets. Esse interesse surgiu principalmente pelo aumento da quantidade de serviços que utilizam sistemas de comunicação sem fio (ou wireless). Uma tendência do mercado é a integração de diferentes tecnologias sem fio em um único dispositivo portátil, de baixo custo, com design leve e compacto. Este trabalho tem como objetivo o desenvolvimento de uma antena com pequenas dimensões (mas com eficiência aceitável), que atue na faixa de frequência utilizada pelo Sistema Brasileiro de TV Digital (SBTVD, de 470 a 806 MHz) e com aplicação em dispositivos portáteis, tais como notebooks. As simulações foram realizadas utilizando os softwares comerciais Ansoft HFSS (High Frequency Structure Simulator) e Ansoft Designer, que utilizam o método numérico das diferenças finitas e o método dos momentos, respectivamente. A estrutura escolhida para a simulação foi uma antena de microfita. Os resultados obtidos, a partir das simulações e medições, enfatizam a eficiência no processo de miniaturização (inserção de fendas) empregado na antena, permitindo à mesma funcionar na faixa de frequência utilizada pela aplicação de TV digital.
Use of Pyrolysed Almond and Walnut Shells (PAS and PWS) for the Adsorption of Cationic Dye: Reusing Agro-Waste for Sustainable Development
Authors: KAYKIOĞLU Gül , AYDIN Nesli
Published: September 2023

Agro-wastes are recognised as a carbon-rich source, which can be converted into value-added products in sustainable development. In this study, the effect of pH, contact time, initial concentration, and ionic strength were evaluated in Methylene Blue (MB) adsorption by using an activated carbon obtained from pyrolysed almond (PAS) and walnut shells (PWS). The characterisation of PAS and PWS was conducted by SEM-EDX, FT-IR and BET analysis. The removal efficiency of 6 mg/L initial MB concentration improved from 10.6% to 50.42% for PAS, when the adsorbent dose was increased from 0.5 g to 3.5 g in 1 L dye solution. It also improved from 14.8% to 48.7% for PWS, when the adsorbent dose was increased from 0.5 g to 3.5 g. The adsorption fits well with the Freundlich isotherm model and the second-order kinetic model is more favourable. In the adsorption experiments using PWS, 48% removal efficiency was obtained in the absence of NaCl. Depending on the increasing NaCl concentration, the removal efficiencies showed a decrease. 36% removal efficiency was obtained for PWS when 2500 mg/L NaCl was used. In the adsorption experiments using PAS, 40% removal efficiency was obtained in the absence of NaCl. When 500 mg/L NaCl was used, the maximum removal efficiency improved to 48%. However, with the increase in ionic strength, removal efficiencies decreased to approximately 39%. This study revealed that PAS and PWS could be used effectively instead of commercial activated carbon, which also provides an advantageous option from an economic point of view.
Design and implementation of a semi-automatic gate
Authors: Olivier Hakizabera , Claude Kwizera Jean , Emmanuel Uwayezu
Published: September 2023

The semi-automatic gate is mainly used in industries, schools, Hotels, etc. A design for the semi-automation sliding gate with electrical energy has been designed and implemented at RP IPRC-Kigali. The project aims to fabricate a simple model to show how the system would ensure students' punctuality in secondary schools. We use a rack and pinion mechanism for sliding the gate forward and reverse in this proposed method. It also mainly consists of design aspects such as stress analysis, load management, design for the selection of material, size of material, etc. When we press the open button, a signal is sent to the main circuitry board, allowing the current to pass through to the gate motor, causing the motor to run and open. Once the gate is fully open (depending on where the resistant beam is located), the motor stops running, causing the gate to stop moving. When the bearing steps on the close button are pressed, the same thing happens, but this time, the motor runs in the opposite direction, causing the gate to close. The motor was able to move the gate from one end to the other smoothly with the push of a button. It is safer and more secure compared to manual gates used in secondary schools and it can keep the people who live in the compound safe.
The Pareto Distribution of World’s GDP
Authors: Tomić Z P
Published: September 2023

The problem of wealth distribution has gathered the attention of researchers for many years. In their work, the researchers are mainly engaged in the issue of distribution of wealth between individuals by analyzing empirical results at the country level, or specific lists that particular organization form like the Forbes list. Research are also increasingly directed toward the analysis of new models such as Boltzmann Gibbs or application of Gama function that describes this distribution. An interesting issue is the analysis of the distribution of wealth among the countries themselves. In these works, the value of GDP is used as the wealth that country has. In this article, the author dealt with the analysis of the distribution of GDP between countries at the global level. Analysis were performed using the Pareto distribution model of wealth distribution and GINI coefficient based on the data of the value of GDP for countries from IMF estimation. The analysis was conducted for the period from 1980 to the present, as well as analysis of data provided by IMF estimates for the value of GDP by 2022. The goal is to determine the degree of uneven distribution between the countries themselves in the world, analyzing the dynamics of change in the degree of unevenness and an analysis of the degree of unevenness in the future based on forecasts of the IMF on the values of countries GDP. The author also wanted to test if Pareto's 80/20 rule applies when it comes to the distribution of GDP at world level.
 
 
Keywords: GDP, distribution of wealth, IMF, Pareto distribution, GINI coefficient