bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Sleepy Brain
Authors:   , Gool Jari Kylian
Published: December 2024

This thesis assesses the past (Section A), present (Section B) and future (Section C) of central disorders of hypersomnolence. Section A on the origin of central disorders targets the role of immunological triggers in developing central disorders of hypersomnolence. We studied annually fluctuating incidence rates of narcolepsy type 1 (Chapter 2) in the EU-NN database, annual incidence rates of all central disorders of hypersomnolence in relation to preceding flu season severity in multiple complete European centres (Chapter 3) and real-world insights on immunological events that people with a central disorder of hypersomnolence reported prior to disease onset (Chapter 4). The chapters on the present in Section B first focus on brain morphology of people with narcolepsy type 1 with DWI analyses on white matter morphology (Chapter 5) and human postmortem immunohistochemistry analyses on axonal density, orientation and myelin integrity (Chapter 6). This is followed by fMRI studies to investigate the behavioural and neural correlates of sustained attention (Chapter 7) and active sleep resistance (Chapter 8) in narcolepsy type 1. The final two chapters on the future of central disorders of hypersomnolence in Section C compose unsupervised machine learning analyses to identify more reliable subgrouping of people with a central disorder of hypersomnolence to potentially improve diagnostic classification (Chapter 9) and a combined literature review, questionnaire and semi-structured interview study to investigate the potential of opioids as a treatment option for narcolepsy type 1 (Chapter 10). The culmination of the thesis is presented in Chapter 11, a comprehensive discussion wherein the findings are summarized and contextualized in scientific discourse with proposed avenues for future research.
Typological analysis of beads from selected Late Avar cemeteries
Authors: Fülöp Réka
Published: December 2024

During this study, selected bead material from 172 graves of 17 sites was analysed morphologically. As a result, we created a classification for Late Avar period beads. Compared to earlier Carpathian Basin bead typologies, our approach prioritises the technique of production as the primary factor in classification, with formal characteristics considered secondary. Additionally, the analysis emphasises an overview of the different technological features essential for identifying local bead production. The typology is far from complete and is currently at a research stage but can be expanded with new data.
‘Nitra-type’ cast earrings in the Middle and Lower Danube region
Authors: Gerthoferová Natália
Published: December 2024

The study reopens the question of ‘Nitra-type’ cast earrings by overviewing and analysing their origin, dating, and spatial distribution through comparing the finds from the Middle and the Lower Danube Region. These earrings were spread over a wide area in the Lower Danube Region, where the type emerged; they remained in fashion from the mid-9th to the end of the 10th century. There is evidence of their local production in this area. In the Middle Danube Region, they concentrated around the post-Great Moravian centres, mainly Nitra, where they were in vogue for a relatively short period from the end of the 9th to the mid-10th century. The ‘Nitra-type’ cast earrings indicate not only contacts between the territories of the First Bulgarian State and the area of Nitra but also the migration and settlement of people from the former.
A unique Early Iron Age brooch from Somló Hill
Authors: Soós Bence , Lukács Balázs , Líbor Csilla
Published: December 2024

The aim of this paper is to present an important addition to our knowledge about the Early Iron Age of Somló Hill. In early February 2023, during a metal detector survey of the hill volunteer detectorist Roland Moklovsky found a bronze brooch decorated with a small ornithoid figurine. Although the item is a stray find, its typological relations, and technical characteristics make it one of the most significant archaeological discoveries on the hill.
Space use in Syrmia during the Migration and Avar periods
Authors: Bugarski Ivan
Published: December 2024

Lying between the Danube and Sava rivers, the region of Syrmia used to be the northern fringe of the Roman Empire and, later on, the southernmost land of the Avars. It had been named after one of its few cities, Sirmium, which started to lose its importance by the beginning of the ﬁfth century. After the fall of the Hunnic Empire, Syrmia was controlled by the Ostrogoths. In 510 the Romans had to accept that the whole of Syrmia was Ostrogothic, except for its southeastern corner with the city of Bassianae. Around the year 512 Emperor Anastasius settled the Heruli there. The Gepids, with short interruptions, held Sirmium for almost a century, from 474 to 567. In the course of more than a century, the way of life and space use in Syrmia underwent significant changes, and it appears that the crisis was further deepened with the arrival of the Avars, who seem not to have settled the region on a large scale.
A Study on the Evolution of the Artistic Style of Hakka Music in the Contemporary Cultural Context
Authors: Ruimei He
Published: December 2024

Traditional Hakka music, carried and performed in the Hakka dialect, possesses a strong rustic flavor. It constitutes an essential part of Hakka traditional culture and serves as a mirror of Hakka people's lives. With the intensification of China's urbanization process, the artistic style of Hakka music has undergone adaptive changes. Today, Hakka music has transitioned from "fields and countryside" to "urban stages" and from "resonating across China" to "spanning the globe", becoming a vital symbol of cultural identity for Hakka communities worldwide. This paper, based on the contemporary cultural context, explores the current development of Hakka music, the reasons for its transformation, and its inheritance and developmental pathways. The study aims to provide references and insights for the preservation and continuation of this cultural heritage.
A Study on Policy Change of Converting Firefighters to National Positions: Focusing on Punctuated Equilibrium Theory
Authors:   National Fire Research Institute of Korea, Na Ji Seok , Lee Jeonghee
Published: December 2024

This study explored the policy shift of converting firefighters to national positions through the lens of the Punctuated Equilibrium Theory. The initiative aimed to standardize fire administration services across local positions by transitioning firefighters to national roles. This study applies the theory of disconnection balance to analyze this policy transition, which took effect on April 1, 2020. Through major theoretical concepts, the study explores whether changes in policy (as the leading variable) trigger corresponding changes in budget allocation (as the lagging variable), thereby assessing the relationship between these factors.
Comparison of Fire Hose Deployment Time of Simple and Hose Reel Indoor Fire Hydrant Facilities in Apartments
Authors:   National Fire Research Institute of Korea, Kim Misug , Kong Hasung
Published: December 2024

Compared to the rate of apartment fires, casualties are relatively high. The “golden time” during a fire is when the fire grows and the flames erupt, making it almost impossible for the occupants to survive. Therefore, it is important for occupants to quickly extinguish the fire before the fire brigade arrives by installing a simple indoor fire hydrant system within the household. A study involving 10 men and women in their 20s and 60s was conducted to compare and analyze the deployment times of fire hoses in Bedrooms 1 and 2. Compared with the hose reel indoor fire hydrant in Bedroom 1, the simple indoor fire hydrant was found to deploy fire hoses more quickly, taking a minimum of 19 seconds and a maximum of 27.5 seconds. Bedroom 2 exhibited a minimum of 12.8 seconds and a maximum of 27.4 seconds. The difference in deployment times was delayed by factors such as the corridor, the speed, and the time needed to open and close the fire door, while the simple indoor fire hydrant allowed for quick deployment of hoses in household toilets.
Exploring the Rise of Populism Across Borders and Its Implications for Global Cooperation
Authors: Alshehhi Sultan Saif Bin Helal
Published: December 2024

This paper examines the phenomenon of populism and its far-reaching implications for domestic politics and international relations. Following the aftermath of second world war, liberal democracies emerged as stable forms of government, emphasizing individual rights, consensus-building, and the rule of law. However, the rise of populism in recent decades has challenged these established norms, with populist leaders presenting themselves as champions of the people's will against perceived elites and entrenched institutions. Through an analysis of historical contexts and contemporary case studies, including the political trajectories of leaders like Marine Le Pen in France and Hugo Chavez in Venezuela, we explore the diverse manifestations of populism and its impact on democratic governance, social cohesion, and global cooperation. We delve into the complexities of populism's appeal, examining its roots in socio-economic inequalities, cultural anxieties, and disillusionment with traditional political establishments. Furthermore, we investigate the strategies employed by populist leaders to mobilize support and undermine democratic institutions, highlighting the tensions between populism and liberal democratic values such as pluralism, tolerance, and the protection of minority rights. By elucidating the multifaceted dynamics of populism and its far-reaching consequences, this paper aims to provide insights into the challenges facing contemporary societies and the imperative for inclusive, responsive governance in an increasingly interconnected world. Findings: In exploring populism across different contexts, several key findings emerge populist leaders prioritize popular interests over individual rights, impacting political discourse and institutional trust long after their terms; their rise in influential countries can disrupt global organizations like the UN and NATO; while populism can shed light on social issues, it often exhibits authoritarian tendencies. Charismatic figures like Andreas Papandreou in Greece and Hugo Chavez in Venezuela illustrate how populist rhetoric challenges established norms and shapes political landscapes. Marine Le Pen's emergence in France highlights the influence of nationalist rhetoric on multiculturalism and democracy in Europe. The intricate relationship between globalization and populism reflects economic and cultural tensions, necessitating policymakers' attention to foster inclusive societies while preserving democratic values and social cohesion.
ABORDAGEM CONTRASTIVA PORTUGUÊS/LIBRAS PARA O ENSINO DE SURDOS: UMA ANÁLISE DA PROPOSTA CURRICULAR DO MEC/2021
Authors: De Almeida Silva Elton John , Dos Guimarães de Carvalho Andréa
Published: December 2024

A abordagem contrastiva para o ensino de línguas ganhou um enfoque especial na proposta curricular para o ensino de português como segunda língua para surdos (PSLS), publicada pelo Ministério da Educação (MEC), no ano de 2021, incentivando-se a realização de comparações em sala de aula entre a língua portuguesa e a língua brasileira de sinais (Libras). Este enfoque educacional, no entanto, suscita alguns questionamentos acerca do tipo de contraste a ser realizado, sobre quais conteúdos podem ser abordados nas atividades comparativas e ainda, sobre qual o papel da Libras e da cultura surda nesta abordagem de ensino. Buscando investigar essas questões, o presente estudo tem como objetivo descrever e analisar a abordagem recomendada pela orientação curricular do MEC, para o trabalho contrastivo no ensino de PSLS, nos anos finais do ensino fundamental e ensino médio. O estudo caracteriza-se como uma pesquisa bibliográfica, de cunho qualitativo, e utiliza a técnica de análise de conteúdo para o tratamento dos dados, procedimento este que busca qualificar as informações de um texto a partir da frequência de aparição de certas palavras e expressões (Marconi e Lakatos, 2022). Como resultados, constatou-se que o enfoque dos conteúdos contempla mecanismos que envolvem a mediação sinalizada, a mediação escrita, estratégias de pesquisa e a exploração de cultura surda e ouvinte. Tendo a Libras e a cultura surda um papel crucial para o desenvolvimento dessa abordagem de ensino.
A OBRA DO PEQUENO PRÍNCIPE: POSSIBILIDADES DO IMAGINÁRIO INFANTIL COM CRIANÇAS DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL I
Authors: Silva Gomes Laisa Adriana , Garcia de Pinho Campos Mariana , Nogueira Maia Carvalho Janaina
Published: December 2024

O presente texto emerge de um recorte do Projeto de Extensão intitulado “Atuação e Formação Docente: um encontro com o Pequeno Príncipe, de Antoine Saint-Exupéry”, do Campus de Aquidauana, da Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul. Tem por objetivo utilizar o clássico infanto-juvenil para demonstrar como a ancestral arte da contação de histórias pode ser uma importante ferramenta pedagógica; pois, apresenta a literatura de uma maneira lúdica e mais atraente para um público que, embora sabendo ler, não tem o hábito da leitura (crianças e adolescentes). Apoiando-se em estudos desenvolvidos por pesquisadores da área da educação, o projeto sublinha uma metodologia para o desenvolvimento da obra na íntegra, para as crianças do Ensino Fundamental I; explorando e discutindo seus variados contextos e sua simbologia, bem como o desenho, interpretação textual e visual. Dessa forma, apresentam-se, nestes estudos, o projeto, as ações e o resultado como uma forma de possibilidade de ampliação da Cultura Literária. Enfatiza-se o fato de que desenvolver nas crianças o prazer pela leitura destaca a correlação entre a arte, a cultura e as outras formas do saber como parte integrante do processo de aprendizagem.
SIETE SABERES MORÍNIANOS RE-VISITADOS EN PLENA VIGENCIA A UN CUARTO DE SIGLO DE HISTORIA
Authors: Lemus Maestre José Gregorio , Rodriguez Milagros Elena
Published: December 2024

Con las transmetodologías y el transmétodo decolonial planetario complejo la hermenéutica comprensiva, ecosófica y diatópica, como objetivo re-visitamos los siete saberes necesarios para la educación del futuro, a veinticinco (25) años de su publicación. Vamos consultando obras de renombrada trayectorias Moríniana, Panikkariana, Heracliana, Pascaliana; y de los autores de la indagación, cuyo legado ha sido nutrido de las obras de dichos complejos de la humanidad. Pasamos por los momentos analíticos - empíricos, y propositivos. En el momento propositivo ejemplificamos como con visionarias concepciones el complejo de la humanidad avizora las necesidades de la educación hoy en la colonialidad global; que adolecen de: humanidad; decolonialidad; complejidad; eticidad; entre otros males que la inteligencia artificial posiciona. La complejidad del ser: naturaleza-cuerpo-mente-alma-Dios hace escena en el entramado rizomático.
Air Canvas: Redefining Digital Art Through Gesture based Interaction
Authors: Victorie Dr. T. Amalraj , A AJAYKUMAR , S PRAKASH
Published: December 2024

The "Air Canvas" project introduces an innovative platform for digital artistry, enabling users to
create drawings on a virtual canvas using finger gestures in mid-air. By employing a small, colored bead as a
visual marker, the system tracks the user's finger movements in real time through advanced computer vision
techniques. Utilizing image processing algorithms, it isolates the bead's color from the background to ensure precise
and robust motion tracking under varying lighting conditions. These movements are translated into seamless digital
strokes, allowing usersto craft freehand drawings, shapes, and intricate designs effortlessly.
Air Canvas eliminates the need for conventional input devices such as mice, styluses, or touchscreens, offering a
natural and intuitive interaction experience. Its accessibility and simplicity make it suitable for a diverse audience,
including individuals with limited technical expertise. Beyond digital art, Air Canvas demonstrates potential in
interactive education, fostering dynamic learning environments where students can annotate, draw, and collaborate
in real time. In entertainment, it enables creative performances, live visualizations, and immersive storytelling.
This project highlights the transformative power of gesture-based technology, redefining human- computer
interaction. By bridging the gap between physical gestures and digital expression, Air Canvas paves the way for
groundbreaking applications in creativity, collaboration, and beyond, inspiring a future where technology becomes
an effortless extension of human imagination.

KEYWORDS- Gesture-Based Interaction, Digital Art, Computer Vision , Real-Time Motion Tracking
Image Processing, Human-Computer Interaction , Visual Marker Tracking , Intuitive Interfaces, Interactive
Learning , Virtual Canvas, Accessibility in Technology , Creative Performances, Immersive Experiences ,
Freehand Drawing, Gesture Recognition.
SEMANTIC ANALYSIS OF METAPHORS OF SELECTED JAMES ARTHUR’S SONG
Authors: Istama Nanda Rizka , Al-Anwar Sylvia Febbryani , Aidil Syah Putra
Published: December 2024

This research examines the use and significance of metaphors in the lyrics of James Arthur's songs. The research aims to identify and categorize the types of metaphors used and to interpret their meanings within the context of the songs. This research was designed in qualitative research. The study categorizes metaphors into three types: structural, orientational, and ontological. Based on research findings, the researcher found that ontological metaphors are the most frequently used, followed by structural and orientational metaphors. By exploring the metaphors in selected songs, the research found how metaphors convey complex emotional experiences and articulate themes of love, memory, safety, and loss. The technique of descriptive analysis was applied to analyze data by reading the data and identify the types of metaphor used in James Arthur's selected song lyrics. Data collection is conducted through document study and non-participatory observation. Primary data is derived from the song lyrics, while secondary data is gathered from related journals and resources.  These results are expected to help English teachers to use metaphors in the teaching process, and using metaphors in class can be an effective way to expand students' vocabulary, besides that it can be material for consideration and support for future researchers.
The Effect of Management Control in Purchase Volume on The Level of Food Ingredients Damage at Elcavana Hotel Bandung
Authors: Cahyaningtyas Asyari , Brata Ignatius Oki Dewa
Published: December 2024

In this study, researchers wanted to test the theory whether there is an influence of management control in controlling the purchase volume of the level of damage to food. The population of this research is the management of Elcavana Hotel Bandung in the accounting department and the kitchen department. Procurement of the ingredients for a certain period can not be predicted accurately. In other words, the ingredients ordered by the relevant department are not in accordance with the realization of the use of each day because there are some menus that do not sell well (slowmoving). The controlling of prices and quality of ingredients is carried out with the main objective to avoid the swelling of production costs due to food ingredients that are not in accordance with standards and to set the selling price of food. After being tested using simple linear regression, the results are as previously thought. The controlling of the volume of food purchases greatly affects the level of damage to food ingredients at Elcavana Hotel Bandung. So, the stronger the management control in the purchase volume, the lower the level of food damage.
Pengaruh Kepemimpinan Kepala Sekolah Dan Komitmen Terhadap Kinerja Guru SD Negeri Kecamatan Cipeundeuy Kabupaten Bandung Barat
Authors: Herawati Teti , Kadir Kadir
Published: December 2024

Research conducted to determine the effect of principal leadership and commitment on performance of public elementary teachers in Cipeundeuy District, West Bandung Regency. This research conducted in West Bandung Regency Elementary School, where the method used was descriptive and verification methods, with 33 respondents. The data analysis technique used was a path analysis technique to determine the effect of both direct and indirect variables on the dependent variable. In its operation, SPSS 19 and Excel software used. The results of the study showed that leadership was quite a good category. Commitment to the category is quite good, and Teacher performance is in a quite good category. The total effect of leadership on teacher performance is 19.8%; the overall effect of commitment to teacher performance is 31.2%. The simultaneous influence of Leadership and Commitment on the Performance of Public Elementary Teachers in Cipeundeuy Sub-District, West Bandung Regency is 51.0%, and the remaining 49.0% determined by other variables not included in this study.
Kecurangan Akuntansi: Perspektif Penenerapan Good Corporate Governance, Ketaatan Aturan Dan Asimetri Informasi Dengan Pengendalian Internal Sebagai Variabel Intervening
Authors: Sholihah Sana
Published: December 2024

Fraud in accounting reporting is one of the factors that need to consider in presenting quality financial reports. Based on the existing phenomena, this study investigates accounting fraud that is suspected to be influenced by Good Corporate Governance (GCG), compliance with accounting rules to present financial reports and information asymmetry, and internal control. Testing the hypotheses secondary data from BUMN listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange is used to test the allegations. Testing the hypothesis proposed using a quantitative approach with a sample of 20 BUMNs listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange. The calculation results show that all the proposed hypotheses are empirically proven. This condition indicates that accounting fraud to be influenced by Good Corporate Governance (GCG), adherence to accounting rules for the presentation of financial statements and information asymmetry, and internal control.
Optimalisasi Sistem Pengadaan Secara Elektronik (SPSE) Untuk Meningkatkan Pengadaan Sarana Dan Prasarana
Authors: Coenraad Dhea Perdana
Published: December 2024

This study aims to see the effectiveness of the use of the electronic procurement system (SPSE) in one of the state defense institutions in the West Java region. In this study, the samples were members of the state defense agency in the resource section. The sampling technique in this study used Probability Sampling with the cluster sampling method. The sampling technique in this study was to use Probability Sampling with the cluster sampling method. It is collecting data using interview and documentation techniques with the analysis technique using the SWOT analysis technique. This study indicates that the use of the Electronic Procurement System in a state defense institution in the West Java region is still not optimal, including due to inadequate human resource factors so that in its implementation, this SPSE does not use optimally. The lack of knowledge of human resources makes optimization from SPSE this is weak.
The Influence of Organizational Culture on Affective and Normative Commitment to Employees in The Construction Sector in Bandung
Authors: Cendrayani Yani , Sidharta Iwan
Published: December 2024

The research carried with the phenomenon of not optimal construction implementation indicates a lack of work commitment of construction sector employees. From the problem of work commitment, this study aims to determine the effect of organizational culture on affective commitment and normative commitment to employees in the construction sector in Bandung. The research method used is quantitative research methods with regression analysis techniques. Respondents who use as a sample were 139 employees from 301 Construction Business Entities in Bandung City. The results showed that organizational culture has a significant effect on affective commitment and normative commitment of construction employees. The results indicated that a healthy organizational culture would increase the affective and normative commitment of construction employees. Efforts that must improve the organizational culture on employee commitment, it is hoped that the service company will further enhance the organizational culture, especially for the aspect. There is harmonious cooperation among employees.
Pengaruh Tata Kelola Perusahaan Dan Tanggung Jawab Lingkungan Terhadap Nilai Perusahaan: Studi Empiris Pada Perusahaan Manufaktur Yang Terdaftar Di Bursa Efek Indonesia Periode 2016-2018
Authors: Faih Ahmad
Published: December 2024

This study aims to determine how corporate governance and environmental responsibility affect firm value and examine the correlation between corporate governance, environmental responsibility, and corporate value in Indonesia's country. This study's population are manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) with the 2016-2018 observation period. The statistical test used is the classical assumption test to test the hypothesis using multiple regression analysis tests. The environmental responsibility data index obtains by analyzing the contents of the company's 2016-2018 annual report. The result of this research is that corporate governance affects environmental responsibility. This research contributes to the literature on social responsibility in developing countries, especially Indonesia, because in the era of globalization, Indonesia has begun to attract investment opportunities that will affect the environment in the long term.
Comparative analysis of financial performance during and after the COVID-19 pandemic: Study of state-owned banks listed in the Kompas 100 index
Authors: Hadisantoso Erwin , Anto La Ode , Arifuddin Arifuddin , Fuad R Andi Muhammad , Purnaman Si Made Ngurah , Ariyfatun Nurul , Adelia Gorethi
Published: December 2024

This study aims to analyze the financial performance of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) banks during and after the Covid-19 pandemic listed on the Kompas 100 Index. The analysis of financial performance at these banks uses liquidity ratios, solvency ratios, profitability ratios and Non-Performing Loan ratios. The selection of banks listed on the Kompas 100 Index is expected to be able togeneralized to describe the overall financial performance of banks listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in facing the Covid-19 pandemic.
GCG Overseas Study Tours 1997-2004
Authors: Nudds John
Published: December 2024

From 1997 to 2004 the Geological Curators’ Group ran an annual Overseas Study Tour, during which we visited many of Europe’s major museums, and even had one visit across the Atlantic to the USA. The visits began in 1997 with an experimental day trip to Brussels on the newly commissioned Eurostar Express and were followed by longer visits to the Netherlands (1998), Paris (1999), Bavaria (2000), New York (2001), Berlin (2002) and Prague (2004). The number of delegates ranged from 7 to 19. On these tours we met all sorts of like-minded curators in the various countries visited, who shared their experience of how they tackled things like databasing, conservation, storage, gallery display and specimen acquisition, to name just a few; the Geological Curators’ Group has always had a very diverse range of interests and membership. We all learnt from their experience and took home new ideas to our own museums and collections. So, were these trips merely ‘jollies’? We certainly had a lot of fun, we drank lots of Weissbier, we acted like tourists on our free days, and cemented some great friendships, but we also saw some wonderful museums, collections and specimens, learnt new ways to tackle curatorial problems, and became much better curators because of the experiences. I would urge the current membership to follow that example - there are many more museums in the ‘new Europe’ waiting for you to discover.
Donation and acquisition of fossils: how to valorise them
Authors: Ragni Cinzia
Published: December 2024

Palaeontological and geological collections encompass a diverse array of specimens, including complete and partial finds obtained through excavation campaigns, purchases and donations. Geological collections are particularly valuable if fossils are associated with data, scientifically studied, properly conserved, and displayed for educational or public purposes. To systematically investigate these aspects, a survey was administered to over 60 museums, predominantly located in Europe, to evaluate the composition of their collections and provenance of their specimens. This survey (106 questionnaires distributed, 66 responses received) comprised 35 questions organised into several focused sections. The vast majority of these museums received donations over time, with 54% of these institutions holding collections in which at least 25% of the specimens were donated. These donations are used in academic research, digitisation and exposition of collections, and public exhibitions. Furthermore, 67.7% of these museums conduct their own excavation campaigns through which they acquire fossils. Finally, 66.2% of these museums procured fossils through purchase, although the majority (81.8%) had purchased less than 25% of their total fossil collection. These data indicate that museums tend to rely on donations to expand their collections. Fossils are primarily purchased directly (79.5%), followed by acquisitions from specialty shops (40.9%), at fairs (38.6%), and to a lesser extent, through auctions (18.2%). Purchased fossils are assigned the same level of value and significance as those obtained through donations. Case studies of museums in Spain, Germany, Cyprus, Italy and other countries have been reported to provide a more complete picture.
Asbestos in the Cambridge geological collections: past, present, and future
Authors: Seidel Robert , Pemberton Daniel , Holness M
Published: December 2024

Naturally-occurring asbestos poses a threat to curators of geological collections, as well as to other staff, researchers, and members of the public who may come into contact with it. UK law mandates to document and mitigate the risk from asbestos in non-domestic settings, including museums. However, there are no formal UK regulations applying to natural asbestos in geological specimens. In the absence of such regulations, museums have to devise their own local policies. The Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences at the University of Cambridge hosts one of the largest geological collections in Britain. Its petrological and mineral collections comprise some 200,000 specimens, additional uncatalogued material, and material deposited by other institutions; all of which include a small but significant number of asbestos-bearing specimens. The ongoing migration of part of these collections into new, improved storage facilities necessitated the development of a policy that allows rapid identification and management of risk from naturally-occurring asbestos for tens of thousands of specimens. We report on the development and implementation of this policy, which builds on existing policies at the Hunterian Museum in Glasgow, Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales and the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, and may serve as a template for similar policies elsewhere.
Identification and Characterization of Begomoviruses-Whitefly Complex Infecting Soybean in Pakistan
Authors: Kanwal Seema , Riaz Hasan , Ashfaq Muhammad , Saeed Shafqat , Zia Faheem , Khan Sabeeh , Raza Sufyan , Imran Muhammad , Afzal Muhammad , Deeba Farah , Yasin Mudassar , Rafeeq Farzana , Fatima Kaneez
Published: December 2024

Begomoviruses are ssDNA viruses exclusively transmitted by whitefly Bemisia tabaci. The begomoviruses-whitefly complex is responsible for inflicting severe damage to the crops. Soybean crop, new to Pakistan, remains unexplored regarding the virus-vector complex therefore present study was aimed to identify and determine the genetic variability of begomoviruses infecting soybean crop along with the whitefly mitotype(s) involved in their transmission. Soybean plants displaying symptoms of begomoviruses infection were collected and total genomic DNA was extracted from both symptomatic leaves and viruliferous whiteflies. Diagnostic PCR was employed to detect begomoviruses followed by whole genome amplification of begomoviruses by rolling circle amplification technique. The RCA products were subsequently cloned and sequenced. The partial cytochrome oxidase subunit I (COI) gene of the whiteflies was amplified and directly sequenced in both orientations. The sequences were assembled using Geneious R10 software and BLAST analysis was conducted through online NCBI web portal. Similarity index matrix and phylogenetic trees were constructed using sequence demarcation tool (SDT), MEGA11 and MrBayes software packages. The results proved 98% similarity of begomovirus Multan isolate with Tomato Leaf Curl New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV). The COI gene sequence of Bemisia tabaci showed 99.9% similarity with mitotype Asia II-I found in Pakistan. The study confirmed the infection of ToLCNDV and Asia-II-I presence on soybean in Multan, Pakistan and would be useful in understanding begomoviruses-whitefly complexes in Soybean crop and Southern Punjab.
Scale to predict risk for refractory septic shock based on a hybrid approach using machine learning and regression modeling
Authors: Heo Sejin , Jeong Daun , Choi Minyoung , Kim Inkyu , Kim Minha , Lee Ye Rim , Ko Byuk Sung , Ryoo Seung Mok , Han Eunah , Chang Hyunglan , Yune Chang June , Lee Hui Jai , Suh Gil Joon , Choi Sung-Hyuk , Chung Sung Phil , Lim Tae Ho , Kim Won Young , Kim Kyuseok , Hwang Sung Yeon , Park Jong Eun , Lee Gun Tak , Shin Tae Gun
Published: December 2024

Objetivos. Desarrollar una escala predictiva en pacientes con shock séptico (SS) refractario basada en parámetros clínicos disponibles en la valoración inicial.
Métodos. Estudio multicéntrico y retrospectivo que analizó pacientes de la base MIMIC-IV (Marketplace for Medical
Information in Intensive Care) para la derivación y validación interna de la escala. Se realizó una validación externa con
pacientes con SS diagnosticados en el servicio de urgencias (cohorte SU) y con pacientes diagnosticados en la unidad
de cuidados intensivos (cohorte UCI). La escala de SS refractario (ESSR) se desarrolló con Autoscore. El rendimiento se
analizó mediante el área bajo la curva (ABC) de la curva operativa del receptor (ROC). El resultado primario fue el
desarrollo de SS refractario en las 24 horas siguientes al ingreso en la UCI o de la llegada al SU, definido como la necesidad de una dosis equivalente de noradrenalina superior a 0,5 µg/kg/min.
Resultados. Se analizaron 29.618 pacientes de la base MIMIC-IV, 3.113 de la cohorte SU y 1.015 de la cohorte UCI.
La ESSR incluyó seis variables: lactato, presión arterial sistólica, frecuencia cardiaca, temperatura, pH arterial y cifra de
leucocitos. El ABC ROC fue de 0,873 (IC 95%: 0,846-0,900) en la validación interna; 0,705 (IC 95% 0,678-0,733) en
la cohorte SU a su llegada y 0,781 (IC 95%: 0,757-0,805) en el momento de la hipoperfusión o hipotensión; y 0,822 (IC 95%: 0,787-0,857) en la cohorte UCI. La calibración fue aceptable en todas las cohortes.
¿Existe la magia?: verdad (es) y perspectiva(s) desde el análisis de una novela gráfica japonesa
Authors: García Martín Francisco David
Published: December 2024

El propósito de este trabajo es acercarse a la problemática acerca de la oposición entre realidad y ficción que se lleva a cabo en la novela gráfica japonesa Umineko no naku koro ni (2007-2010). Ante la ruptura de la realidad que se produce en el género fantástico, el debate acerca de los límites de la ficción, y cómo esta puede servir para explicar nuestro mundo de una manera mucho más convincente que la propia lógica y el razonamiento realistas nos enfrenta como lectores a la necesidad de aceptar lo insólito e inesperado como parte de nuestra existencia diaria. Es por ello que una obra como la que se analiza en estas páginas resulta de gran interés para intentar comprender cómo la verdad puede dividirse y multiplicarse de acuerdo con un juego de perspectivas que nos obliga a aceptar la posibilidad de que puedan llegar a coexistir diferentes realidades.
Tiempos comunicantes: fantástico y memoria de la guerra de España en los cuentos de José Viale Moutinho
Authors: Somolinos Molina Cristina
Published: December 2024

Este trabajo tiene como punto de partida el análisis de los procedimientos empleados por el escritor portugués José Viale Moutinho en su cuentística en tanto que recursos que vehiculan narrativamente el contenido relacionado con la guerra civil española y la represión franquista. Lo fantástico se revela, en estos cuentos, como molde ficticio adecuado para expresar los conflictos relacionados con el pasado reciente, situado en los intersticios del terror. Se constituye asimismo como marco idóneo para abordar el origen político de la violencia, la dimensión del testigo y la responsabilidad ética de las acciones de los personajes. Para ello, se analizarán distintos relatos contenidos en Cenas da vida de um minotauro (2002) y Já os galos pretos cantam (2003), en relación con los problemas relacionados con las transgresiones del tiempo, las metamorfosis y la construcción de atmósferas de terror en dichos cuentos.
Ghosts of Memory: The Return of the Spectral in Contemporary Neoslave Narratives
Authors: Lado-Pazos Vanesa
Published: December 2024

Given the relevance of the ghost in fantastic and speculative fiction, this paper seeks to interrogate the mobilization of the spectral as a main tool for enacting a process of historical revision and for the configuration of an alternative historical memory. Such inquiry will be developed through the analysis of two contemporary neo-slave narratives, Grace (2016) by Natashia Deón and Let Us Descend (2023) by Jesmyn Ward, that illustrate the current shift toward anti-realist representations of historical processes. Adopting the theoretical framework of spectrality studies, this examination will discuss the intersections of the spectral with aspects of gender, maternity and temporality. The multi-layered dimensions of ghosts and the bidirectionality of haunting deployed in these novels redefine the spectral as a subversive space of resistance and a chief literary mechanism to articulate a major socio-political reflection on the condition of Blackness in the United States at present.
Cortázar en Solentiname. Lo fantástico como irrealismo traumático.
Authors: Peris Blanes Jaume
Published: December 2024

El artículo analiza el relato de Julio Cortázar “Apocalipsis en Solentiname” (1977), y propone, a partir de él, el concepto de “irrealismo traumático” como un marco de lectura que puede conectar algunas de las estéticas fantásticas que aluden a la violencia de Estado con los debates y discusiones en torno a las formas de representación del trauma en contextos de violencias colectivas. El relato de Cortázar presenta dos partes con dos códigos muy diferenciadas: la primera, que narra un viaje a Costa Rica y Nicaragua, presenta con un código realista el relato de una experiencia utópica en Solentiname que prefigura un horizonte revolucionario, y está conectada claramente con lo que hoy se conoce como las “memorias de la esperanza”; la segunda, que narra la contemplación, ya de vuelta en París, de las fotografías del viaje, presenta una emergencia fantástica conectada directamente con la violencia de Estado que sacudía a la América Latina del momento. El artículo reflexiona sobre ese uso particular de lo fantástico vinculado a una representación no realista de la violencia política y, propone la noción de “irrealismo traumático” como un marco amplio capaz de dar cuenta de otras escrituras no miméticas que hacen del trauma producido por la violencia política el motor de un cuestionamiento de la estabilidad de la realidad representada.
Proverbs also have nine lives: The use of proverbs in advertising
Authors: Tejedor Martínez Cristina
Published: December 2024

Proverbs are a social product and are part of the linguistic competence of the speakers of a language. They contain and transmit cultural elements of languages. Moreover, proverbs are firmly anchored in the languages’ historical heritage. Both the linguistic and cultural data contained in proverbs are shared by most speakers and link them to past speakers. Proverbs express and strengthen ideas. Thus, proverbs play a role in both general and specialised languages. However, several authors have attested a significant decline in their use; others explain that their function has changed, but their popular currency has remained constant. Although the use of proverbs may have declined, this paper contributes to highlighting the long life of proverbs and proverbial phrases that remain in use even today in the specialised language of advertising in Spanish and English. A corpus of advertisements in both languages has been collected and analysed. Most of the examples found were in Spanish, although some examples in English were also collected. It was found that proverbs are still used in advertising campaigns for products and services and, in several cases, the proverbs used have been shortened, adapted or modified. Since proverbs reflect the cultural elements of a language and convey these elements, the process of adapting or modifying proverbs is intended to relate the culture to the product or service. The use of proverbs may have declined in general language, but they still maintain a role in the specialised language of advertising.
La sobreextensión en el lenguaje infantil. Aproximación teórica y propuesta metodológica para su estudio
Authors: López Llera Teresa
Published: December 2024

En el presente artículo, se estudia la sobreextensión, un fenómeno producido por el empleo o la comprensión de un mismo término para diferentes referentes, en el lenguaje infantil desde una concepción semántica, y considera el origen de esta como resultado de un vocabulario limitado por parte del infante. Dicha hipótesis es compartida por Leslie Rescorla (1980); Dorothy Hoek, David Ingram y Deborah Gibson (1986); y Thomson y Chapman (1977), cuyos artículos constituyen la base del análisis presentado en este trabajo. En él, es desarrollada una metodología a partir del supuesto de que las palabras conocidas deberían sobreextenderse solo en producción con referentes poco conocidos, mientras que las palabras desconocidas, deberían sobreextenderse en comprensión, sobre entidades poco habituales en el entorno del infante. Citada metodología, contempla el español como la lengua materna de los sujetos investigados, sin embargo, esta puede ser aplicada en otros individuos cuya lengua materna difiera. Los principales objetivos de la investigación consisten en esclarecer el origen de la sobreextensión y facilitar su estudio. A su vez, se busca reducir la participación de los progenitores de los sujetos de estudio en las investigaciones del lenguaje. Este artículo no pretende presentar una solución al enigma de la sobreextensión, sino constituir una base para futuros trabajos que continúen dicha línea de investigación.
La expresión del amor y la seducción en Plauto: metáforas conceptuales en los ámbitos de la caza y la pesca
Authors: Lojendio Quintero María del Pilar
Published: December 2024

El presente estudio analiza una serie de contextos que, conformados por vocabulario procedente de los ámbitos de la caza y la pesca, Plauto emplea en sus comedias en el terreno del amor o la seducción. Las peculiaridades de tales ejemplos encuentran en las teorías de la lingüística cognitiva y, concretamente, en la metáfora conceptual, un soporte adecuado que permitirá clasificarlas y sistematizarlas siguiendo los postulados formulados por importantes investigadores, entre ellos Lakoff y Johnson (2001). Así, a la metáfora inicial EL AMOR / SEDUCCIÓN ES UNA CAPTURA se subordinan otras más específicas que medirán el alcance mismo del proceso metafórico. Dadas las características estructurales de la comedia plautina considero fundamental establecer la relación entre estas metáforas y otros elementos propios de la dinámica teatral específica de Plauto: qué tipo de personaje las emplea, en qué tipo de discurso se inserta (monólogo, diálogo, aparte) e, incluso, en qué momento de la acción teatral se encuadra. Con este procedimiento puede establecerse no solo la correlación entre las características lingüísticas y literarias, sino también la función que desempeñan tales unidades dentro de las particularidades de las comedias plautinas, contribuyendo a un mejor y más amplio conocimiento de su estructura. Los resultados obtenidos en este estudio inciden en la riqueza expresiva plautina que, analizada desde los supuestos de la metáfora conceptual, adquiere un entramado de matices que coadyuvan a la caracterización de los personajes, especialmente de aquellos que se mueven en este ámbito amoroso/sexual (lenas, cortesanas, jóvenes y viejos libertinos).
Fraseología contrastiva español-inglés: estudio de la serie de televisión estadounidense Shameless
Authors: Quindós Rubial Lucía
Published: December 2024

En la actualidad existen numerosos e interesantes estudios de fraseología española: no obstante, todavía reina la confusión en cuanto a los límites, categorías y términos de esta disciplina. La fraseología tiene un papel fundamental en la lingüística y en la traducción. Por este motivo, la presente investigación propone una reflexión sobre las unidades fraseológicas a través del análisis de la traducción de los fraseologismos del inglés al español en la versión subtitulada de los dos primeros capítulos de la serie norteamericana Shameless, una comedia dramática. A partir de este material, hemos creado un corpus de unidades fraseológicas que hemos clasificado según Corpas Pastor (1996). A continuación, hemos estudiado las equivalencias y disimetrías entre las expresiones traducidas al español y su versión original en inglés siguiendo la propuesta de Mellado Blanco (2015). Los resultados de nuestro estudio muestran la predominancia de la equivalencia parcial entre los fraseologismos de la lengua meta y la lengua origen; sin embargo, estas diferencias entre las unidades no llevan a desemejanzas en el significado fraseológico.
El léxico guineano: lo americano, lo peninsular y un análisis contrastivo
Authors: Mba-da Silva Pedro
Published: December 2024

La historia de la colonización de Guinea Ecuatorial, así como las circunstancias de su independencia han favorecido diversos climas sociolingüísticos que hacen de este país una zona lingüística compleja, alineada con diferentes y diversos factores a la hora de su clasificación y estudio. En el presente trabajo ofrecemos una visión amplia de las relaciones léxicas que guarda Guinea Ecuatorial con el resto de los territorios hispanohablantes, América y España. Pero también se trata de ofrecer una visión en detalle del uso del léxico guineano mediante un análisis comparativo con el léxico peninsular. Para ello, nos basaremos en muestras del uso de la voz bidón en el CORPES y la base de datos Varilex-R. Tras estas descripciones, veremos el español guineano usa menos especificadores para el vocablo dado y podremos concluir que está profundamente ligado a sus variedades hermanas, pero que también hace sus propias reglas gracias a su realidad material próxima.