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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF UNIVERSITIES IN THE ERA OF DIGITALIZATION: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS
Authors:   Turan University, Zakirova D. , Pol M. ,   Masaryk University
Published: November 2024

In modern conditions, universities face new challenges that require revision and adaptation of existing social responsibility strategies. This article is devoted to developing principles of social responsibility of universities in the conditions of digital transformation, as well as methods of monitoring and evaluation of their implementation. The focus is on the integration of the international standard ISO 26000 into the activities of universities, with emphasis on such key aspects as organizational management, human rights protection, labor practices, environmental sustainability, and social development of society. The article offers specific recommendations for the development and implementation of approaches aimed at creating inclusive, safe, and sustainable educational environments. The presented results are based on a qualitative analysis of theoretical sources and practical examples, as well as on expert assessments, which allows us to propose universal and adaptable models of social responsibility for universities in digitalization.
DIGITAL ECONOMY: FEATURES, TRENDS AND GUIDELINES
Authors:   International Information Technologies University, Alpysbayev K. , Mukhamedyeva A. ,   International Information Technologies University, Kolesnikova K. ,   International Information Technologies University
Published: November 2024

The article discusses the trends and characteristics of digitalization of the economy, tools and directions, positive and negative aspects, as well as possible risks and threats. The current situation in the era of digital transformation requires a deep understanding of the essence of digital technologies, studying the features and opportunities in the development of the digital economy. The goal is to study the features of the development of digital technologies and their impact on increasing the country’s competitiveness and its economic growth. The impact of digitalization on economic development is considered on the basis of a comprehensive study of scientific literature and statistical materials. The methodology for researching the digital economy is based on methods of external assessment and comparative analysis of the competitiveness of the economy in the context of the development of digital technologies and the expansion of artificial intelligence.
Hume and the Project of Naturalizing Modality
Authors: Dohrn Daniel ,   Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
Published: November 2024

The theory of modality deals with objective possibility and impossibility. Modality is an intensely discussed topic in current analytic philosophy. The discussion concerns both epistemology and metaphysics. How do we know modalities, and how are they grounded in reality? Naturalism is also an intensely discussed project in current analytic philosophy. This project gives rise to the subtask of naturalizing modality. Historically, modality has been a topic of interest to David Hume, who is often regarded as one of the forerunners of current naturalism. I aim at bringing together the topics of modality and naturalism in outlining two alternatives for naturalizing modality in the work of Hume.
Norms of Belief and Non-Propositional Primal Beliefs
Authors: Angelova-Elchinova Madelaine ,   Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
Published: November 2024

Traditional normative theories of belief in epistemology presume that belief-forming includes a reflective component and a mental agency component. Beliefs are regarded as conscious doxastic attitudes with propositional contents. Let’s call this view the Transcendental View about Belief (TVB). First, I argue that reputed norms of belief as the truth norm, the knowledge norm and the rationality norm all incorporate TVB. Further, I argue that the empirical evidence concerning belief-forming collected in the last two decades by Rüdiger Seitz, Hans-Ferdinant Angel, Raymond Paloutzian and their colleagues suggests that primal beliefs do not correspond to the description provided by TVB. Primal beliefs are byproducts of perceptive and affective type 1 processing. As such, they are non-propositional multilayer relational states of a cognitive system S that do not presuppose conscious awareness. Thus, I maintain that TVB is normatively inadequate, because it is descriptively false. I presume that a good normative account of beliefs should be able to accommodate primal beliefs and provide a norm of primal belief. I conclude by attempting to outline such a positive account.
Naturalism and Formal Logic
Authors: Caballero Pablo ,   Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
Published: November 2024

We offer an overview of the relation between formal logic and naturalism. In Section 2, examples are considered of empirically-motivated logics. In Section 3, an empirically-motivated interpretation of alethic modalities is outlined. Through both issues, we attempt to support the thesis that formal logic can be regarded as a quasi-empirical, or already naturalized discipline.
I Bet on Cézanne’s Cards: An Aesthetic Approach of “Still-life”
Authors: Serban Oana ,   Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
Published: November 2024

This article tackles the possibility of reframing Cézanne’s reception of still life as a meta-painting in which individuals occasionally become objectified, gathering objects with other ontological dignities, such as things and tools, in a Heideggerian manner. One of the rare situations in which individuals are presented like objects throughout a still life is represented by the series of Card Players. I will argue that the still life form is reflected in objectual painting in which the insertion of individuals is performed in order to recover a Bergsonian élan vital, of which Cézanne retains, by engaging Impressionist techniques, only an instance: the circumstance of a meditative, decisive, ludic action, taken during the game. Once humanised, still life has, in Cézanne’s version, the capacity to express the human condition through two inherent determinations, luck and sociability, reflecting what Arendt would call “the human corner”–something that anyone needs in order to preserve natural instincts, to be “happy around things” and to begin a civilisational process, supported by the double realm of arbitrariness and normativity that lies at the heart of a game.
The Role of Human Values in the Reception of the Istanbul Convention within the European Union
Authors: Valchev Hristo , Garvanova Magdalena ,   Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
Published: November 2024

In the present paper we investigate the role of human values in the reception of the Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence (better known as ‘the Istanbul Convention’) within the EU. By establishing a certain relationship between the most important arguments raised in favor of or against the convention and values from Schwartz’s theory of human values, we formulate certain hypotheses about the influence of the importance the people from a given EU member state ascribe to certain values on the decision of that EU member state on whether the convention should be ratified. We also hypothesize that human values have played the role of mediator between the decision in question and the waves of immigrants from the Middle East and North Africa to the EU. All hypotheses are tested using the results from the European Social Survey. These results suggest that: 1) a more positive attitude towards the convention is correlated with higher importance of the value ‘universalism-concern’ and lower importance of the value ‘tradition’; 2) the value ‘universalism-concern’ has played the role of mediator described above.
Monitorage de la biodiversité urbaine par l’établissement d’un bilan évolutif du capital naturel existant dans les projets
Authors: BERTHOUD Guy
Published: November 2024

Avec le constat général de disparition massive et récente de la biodiversité causée essentiellement par les activités humaines de transformation et d’exploitation des écosystèmes naturels terrestres et aquatiques, l’établissement d’un concept général de restauration des écosystèmes devient incontournable à l’échelle planétaire. Les publications proposant des stratégies d’approche écosystémique visant la restauration de la biodiversité dans tous les milieux exploités par l’homme se multiplient mais utilisent le plus souvent des visions fortement anthropocentrées des services écosystémiques de la nature.
Kecenderungan Berperilaku Menyakiti Diri Sendiri (Self Harm) pada Remaja Sma
Authors: Putri Mahesya Asril , Afdal Afdal
Published: November 2024

This research is motivated by a phenomenon that occurs in adolescents, where self-harming behavior is behavior carried out to overcome emotional disturbances or emotional pain by hurting oneself without any intention of committing suicide. This research aims to (1) Describe the tendency of self-harm behavior of SMA X students in the city of Padang as a whole, (2) Describe the tendency of self-harm behavior of SMA X in the city of Padang in the aspect of self -punishment, (4) describing the tendency of self -harm behavior of high school students in Padang in the aspect of interpersonal influence. This research uses quantitative research methods with descriptive research type. The population of this study was 600 students with a sample of 240 students who were students at SMA X in the city of Padang. Sampling used proportionate random sampling technique. Data collection used a self-harm instrument with Likert scale measurements. Based on the research results, it shows that 133 students of SMA Students' self-harm behavior when viewed from the self-harm aspect is as follows: (1) The emotional regulation aspect in the "medium" category is 153 students with a percentage of 72.86%, (2) The aspect of self-punishment in the "very high" category is 144 students. with a percentage of 68.57%, (3) Aspects of interpersonal influence in the "very high" category were 147 students with a percentage of 70.00%. From these results, it is very necessary to provide services to students in the form of information services, individual counseling services, group guidance services and group counseling services.
Universal Jurisdiction as a Workaround to Domestic Amnesty: An Analysis of the Argentine Case Brought by Spanish Franco-Era Victims
Authors: Colvin Anna
Published: November 2024

Enacting an amnesty law requires striking a difficult and consequential balance. On the one hand, the laws are often necessary to facilitate a country’s transition to democracy. But, during that transition and for the years that follow, those same laws prevent victims of human rights abuses from seeing their abusers held accountable. This balancing act has played out in Spain over the past fifty years. The 1977 Amnesty Act grants immunity to General Francisco Franco and his administration for human rights abuses they committed. Legally prevented from seeking justice in Spain, victims and their attorneys traveled to Argentina to file suit in 2010. Victims asked Argentina to use the international law doctrine of universal jurisdiction—a legal principle that permits extraterritorial countries to exercise jurisdiction over an accused person regardless of where the crime was committed, provided that the alleged crime is sufficiently serious to pose a serious threat to the entire international community—to investigate and prosecute these abuses. This Comment explores the facts of that lawsuit: its achievements, challenges, and overall prognosis. It argues that Spain’s lack of cooperation with the lawsuit presents challenges for the lawsuit’s efficacy in seeing through criminal prosecutions of Franco-era leaders. But it acknowledges that the lawsuit has nonetheless spurred a shift in policy regarding amnesty on a domestic level in Spain, which, through its own legislative acts and judicial decision-making, is better able to respond to the remedial measures sought by Franco-era victims than an extraterritorial court like Argentina.
O serviço de ATER aos produtores da cadeia produtiva de farinha de tapioca: fomentando a economia local na Vila de Americano - Pará
Authors: Ribeiro Jamison Pinheiro , Dorr Andréa Cristina , Valle Carine Dalla , Bertoldo Jeorgia Gabriela , Habitzreiter Maristani
Published: November 2024

A falta de assistência técnica e baixa aplicação de inovações tecnológicas no meio rural é algo que tem gerado aos produtores familiares um impasse na agregação de valor e produtividade dentro dos estabelecimentos de produção de farinha de tapioca. Diante disso, o objetivo deste trabalho foi identificar e analisar a situação da provisão destes serviços de apoio à agricultura familiar nas pequenas casas de farinhas na Vila de Americano no estado do Pará. Para esta análise da pesquisa, adotou-se uma metodologia  qualitativa, através do questionário, cujos dados gerados resultaram na descrição do perfil  dos produtores de farinha de tapioca, nas principais dificuldades enfrentadas na produção e do acesso do serviço de assistência técnica rural. Os resultados da pesquisa revelam que o trabalho nas casas de farinha, mesmo com novas tecnologias de produção, boa parte do processo ainda depende do trabalho manual para a realização das atividades desenvolvidas. Conclui-se assim, que na região de americano espera-se construir um sistema eficaz de ATER através de instituições adaptadas para atendimento da melhor forma possível a cada produtor familiar.
Recurrent Neural Networks applied to short-term weather forecasting using radar images from the city of Chapecó, SC, Brazil
Authors: Rossatto Felipe Copceski , Härter Fabrício Pereira , Shiguemori Elcio Hideiti , Calvetti Leonardo
Published: November 2024

This work proposes a new computational approach that makes use of Recurrent Convolutional Neural Networks, in which weather radar images a r e used to predict the spread and intensity of storms up to 3 hours in advance, known as nowcasting. To this end, we used images from the meteorological radar located in the city of Chapecó - SC. This data is public and available on the website of the Institute for Space Research (INPE). To this end, we propose to evaluate the use of a recurrent convolutional neural network with spatiotemporal learning called PredRNN++. The results were validated through case studies of storms that occurred in the region covered by the radar used. To evaluate the performance of the neural network, in addition to a visual analysis of the results, the MSE and SSIM metrics were used. The results show that PredRNN++ was able to simulate the shape and location of the weather system.
Panorama de atuação do Ministério Público Federal em recursos hídricos no Estado do Pará - Brasil
Authors: Silva Benedito Evilázio Lima da , Fernandes Lindemberg Lima , Teixeira Luiza Carla Girard Mendes
Published: November 2024

O artigo objetiva apresentar o panorama de atuação do Ministério Público Federal (MPF) na temática ambiental, com ênfase em recursos hídricos no estado do Pará-Brasil, destacando as principais ocorrências com atividades periciais no período de 2005 a 2018. Os dados foram quantificados, espacializados e agrupados em categorias pré-estabelecidas e distribuídas por municípios, regiões hidrográficas e áreas de abrangência de cada unidade do MPF no estado do Pará. Os resultados indicaram 104 ocorrências ambientais com 148 atividades periciais do MPF. As duas regiões hidrográficas com maiores demandas foram Costa Atlântica-Nordeste e Xingu. As categorias com os maiores registros foram Saneamento, Empreendimentos e Obras em Área de Preservação Permanente - APP/Terras públicas. As duas unidades de atuação do MPF que mais atenderam demandas foram a de Belém e de Altamira. As maiores concentrações de ocorrências que exigiram ações periciais compreendem a área de cobertura das unidades da Procuradoria da República, notamente a capital do estado do Pará (Belém) que possui a maior populacional, o Distrito Industrial de Barcarena e a Usina Hidrelétrica (UHE) de Belo Monte.
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Inside Outside Circle untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Sosiologi
Authors: Missa Wendelina S.
Published: November 2024

The aim of this research is to (1) describe the application of the Inside Outside Circle (IOC) learning model to improve the sociology learning outcomes of class X B students at SMA Muhammadiyah Kupang. (2) Can applying the Inside Outside Circle (IOC) learning model improve sociology learning outcomes? The benefits of this research are theoretical and practical. This research is classroom action research, including implementation planning, evaluation, and reflection. The subjects of this research were 19 students of class X B SMA Muhammadiyah Kupang. This research was carried out in two cycles, each consisting of two meetings. Data collection techniques were carried out by observation and interview tests. Meanwhile, descriptive statistical analysis techniques are analysis techniques analyzed before being in the field, analysis while in the field, and data reduction. The research results show that the application of the inside-outside circle (IOC) learning model can improve sociology learning outcomes. This is seen before the action of student learning outcomes of 34% or the poor category. After taking action in cycle 1, student learning outcomes were 63% or in the Fairly Good category. Meanwhile, in cycle II, student learning outcomes are 95% or in the Very Good category. Thus, it can be concluded that applying the inside-outside circle (IOC) learning model can improve sociology learning outcomes at Muhammadiyah Kupang High School.
Gestión por procesos y productividad laboral en la Dirección Nacional de Investigación de Delitos contra la vida, muertes violentas, desapariciones, secuestro y extorsión en Ecuador
Authors: Salinas Bocón Katherine , Giancarlo Ormaza Miguel
Published: November 2024

El objetivo general fue analizar la gestión por procesos y productividad laboral de la Dirección Nacional de Investigación de Delitos contra la Vida, Muertes Violentas, Desapariciones, Secuestro y Extorsión en Ecuador,a fin de mejorar la efectividad de las actividades derivadas de las investigaciones y respectivos casos. Se empleó una metodología que integra enfoques cuantitativos y cualitativos mediante un diseño no experimental-transeccional. Los resultados indican un compromiso con la gestión por procesos, reflejado en la implementación de manuales y actualizaciones operativas. No obstante, se identificaron áreas susceptibles de mejora, como la necesidad de definir indicadores clave de rendimiento y reforzar la infraestructura tecnológica y los recursos operativos. Es necesario asegurar la asignación adecuada de recursos para optimizar la resolución de casos y garantizar el éxito sostenible de las iniciativas implementadas. Este estudio destaca la importancia de adaptar las metodologías de gestión para enfrentar los desafíos específicos de las instituciones estatales, subrayando la necesidad de una implementación rigurosa y continúa de las prácticas de gestión por procesos en entornos complejos como el de la justicia criminal.
The Need for Development of Meaningful E-Module Teaching Materials to Optimize Mathematics Learning with a Focus on Critical Thinking Skills
Authors: Syahri Andi Alim , Akib Irwan , Sukmawati Sukmawati
Published: November 2024

This research aims to develop meaningful e-module teaching materials for Differential Equations course, with a focus on improving students' critical thinking skills. Using the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework, the e-module is designed to be interactive and flexible, allowing students to learn independently and in more depth. The research method involved student and lecturer needs analysis, observations, interviews, as well as a student survey to identify gaps in current learning. The results showed that the use of conventional teaching materials did not support the development of critical thinking skills. Therefore, the developed e-module includes various interactive features such as simulations, quizzes, and case studies to assist students in understanding abstract concepts in Differential Equations course. This e-module is expected to increase students' active involvement and provide a more meaningful learning experience. The novelty of this research lies in the integration of technology in a complex mathematics learning process, which has not been done much in previous studies.
Building Independent Generations from an Early Age: The Crucial Role of Early Childhood Education Teachers
Authors: Nurwita Syisva , Syaputra Abdul Yongky
Published: November 2024

This study aims to find out the crucial role of early childhood education teachers in fostering children’s independence from an early age. This research was conducted using a qualitative descriptive method with data collection through observation, interviews, and documentation. The main subjects in this study were teachers and children. The results of the study show that the role of teachers in increasing children’s independence by providing opportunities for children, and applying learning in school. The role of a supervisor is carried out in a way that teachers habituate and repeat to children, teachers who have extensive knowledge, and teachers who instill a neat attitude in children. Independent children always want to try their own way in doing things, not depend on others and children know when the time to ask others for help. This study contributes that the special methods used by teachers to instill independent character values in children are using habituation methods, storytelling methods, affirmation methods, singing, poetry, and knowing, feeling, and direct practice both at school and at home so that the application of independent character values is more imprinted in children.
Integrating Project-Based Collaborative Learning into English Classroom: A Systematic Review
Authors: Putimasurai Putimasurai , Angraini Desti , Mukhlash Abrar
Published: November 2024

This paper systematically reviews the integration of Project-Based Collaborative Learning (PBCL) in English classrooms, focusing on the aims, methodologies, results, novelty, and contributions of studies conducted over the past decade. The review identifies key patterns, gaps, and future research opportunities in PBCL, offering insights for educators and policymakers. The findings highlight the effectiveness of PBCL in improving student engagement, language acquisition, and collaborative skills, making a compelling case for its wider adoption in English language classroom education.
The Influence of the Coach’s Leadership Strategy on the Motivation and Performance of Volleyball Players in the Pusri Team
Authors: Wilana Agustinus Bintang , Rahman Andi , Imansyah Farizal
Published: November 2024

This study investigated the effects of different coaching leadership strategies on the motivation and performance of volleyball players in the Pusri team. By employing a mixed-methods approach, the research analyses transformational, transactional, and laissez-faire leadership styles. Results show that transformational leadership significantly enhances intrinsic motivation and performance, fostering team cohesion and individual development. Transactional leadership, while effective short-term, presents challenges in sustaining long-term motivation due to its reliance on external rewards. Laissez-faire leadership benefits self-motivated players but can negatively impact those needing more guidance. The study concludes that adaptive leadership, tailored to individual and team needs, is crucial for optimizing performance. Recommendations include prioritizing transformational techniques, balanced use of transactional methods, and selective application of laissez-faire strategies. These findings contribute to both theoretical understanding and practical applications in sports leadership.
Handling Unbalanced Data on Binary Image Segmentation Modeling Using Kolmogorov Forward Theory and External Force
Authors: Ramahefy Tiana Razefania , Randriamaroson Rivo Mahandrisoa
Published: November 2024

A binary image with imbalanced data refers to an image in which pixel classes are not equally represented. In other words, one class is much more present than the other. In the case of the binary image, the concentration of black pixels on a white background is not balanced. The image could have a large majority of white pixels with some sporadically scattered black areas or conversely a small number of white pixels could be surrounded by a large area of black pixels. In imbalanced images, where one class is significantly overrepresented, some segmentation algorithms may have difficulty identifying objects or boundaries. This can lead to biased results. If the segmentation is performed using a supervised learning model, a severe imbalance can lead to biased learning where the model favors the majority class. This can give unsatisfactory results because the model does not properly learn to segment the pixels of the minority class. The aim of this article is to design a method to use the cost function based on the resampling method to balance the image data, thereby exposing the two black and white classes to a more representative proportion, which can improve the detection and segmentation of target objects via the Kolmogorov forward equation which is derived from the Fokker-Planck equation.
An Assessment of the Quality of Some Portable Water Obtained within Enugu Metropolis
Authors: Ujah I.I. , Achikanu C.E. , Ani O.N. , Nsude C.A. , Okeke D.O. , Onyishi C.K. , Okpako I.O. , Ude J.C. , Okechukwu C.O. , Nneji E.O. , Ogbu K.C. , Nwankwo G.U. , Uzowuru O.J.
Published: November 2024

Provision of clean water is one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Water quality assessment as an ongoing exercise, in view of the threat of contamination from natural sources and human activities, plays a pivotal role in the sustainable management of water resources. Potable water samples were collected from Enugu Metropolis for water quality assessment. The physicochemical parameters were determined using APHA (1995 - 1998) protocols, and the presence of 7 heavy metals (Chromium, Zinc, Manganese, Silver, Cadmium, Iron and Lead) in the waters were determined using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). The results of the physicochemical analysis of the four samples show a pH range of 8.60 - 8.95mg/l; this result showed that pH of the water samples were slightly alkaline and above the WHO stipulated range of 6.50 - 8.50. Acidity ranged from 5.00 - 6.88mg/l, while alkalinity values were between 7.52 - 13.00mg/l. The total dissolved solid (TDS) and total solids (TS) was present in very minute quantities and below their permissible limit of 0.45mg/l; while total suspended solid (TSS) was not present at all. The heavy metal analysis showed that all but 2 heavy metals (Cadmium and Lead) were below the permissible standard set by the WHO in all four samples. Cadmium was present in samples A and C with values 0.021mg/l and 0.006mg/l respectively, which is above its WHO limit of 0.005mg/l; while Lead was present in samples A, B and C with values of 0.021mg/l, 0.011mg/l and 0.015 mg/l respectively, which were above the WHO limit of 0.010mg/l. Given the well-documented toxicity of certain metals, there is a need for safety checks to be carried out in potable water companies to address the source of this contamination and ensure production of safer drinking water.
An Exploratory Study: Controversial Beliefs and Practices of Hijama Practitioners of Karachi, Pakistan
Authors: Mushtaq Amber , Bilal Muhammad , Hussein Emad Ahmed Fathy
Published: November 2024

Background: Cultural and spiritual beliefs have preserved the use of traditional practices, including al hijama (wet cupping), which is widely recognized for its purported therapeutic value and historical significance. Despite its popularity, the practice often lacks formal training and is frequently administered by unqualified practitioners, leading to false beliefs and potentially unsafe practices. Objective: To investigate the scientific knowledge and beliefs of hijama practitioners of Karachi, Pakistan, with a focus on identifying misconceptions, variations in practice, and the influence of cultural and religious beliefs on the practice of hijama therapy. 
Methodology: A cross-sectional exploratory study was conducted involving 114 hijama practitioners from Karachi, who were recruited through various WhatsApp groups and enrolled in a seminar held in January 2023. The participants were required to complete a 37-item questionnaire covering their qualifications, practice methods, hygiene standards, and beliefs about the hijama therapy. Data were analyzed using spss version 20, employing mean, standard deviation, chi-square tests, and frequency distribution. 
Results: Most participants (97.4%) were female, with only 39.5% possessing a license to practice. Many practitioners (89.5%) were motivated by the religious significance of hijama. The knowledge regarding the scientific theories and mechanism of action of hijama therapy was known by 56.4%. Practices varied widely regarding hygiene, blade type, and cup placement. 38.1% did not consistently check for infectious diseases. Additionally, the practice of reciting Qur’anic verses was widespread, believed to enhance the therapy's effectiveness which shows strong religious connotation. 
Conclusion: The study reveals a substantial gap in formal training among hijama practitioners, leading to variations in practice and potential safety concerns. There is a pressing need for standardized training and regulations to ensure the safe and effective practice of hijama therapy. Further research is essential to establish evidence-based guidelines which improve the public and physician awareness towards this therapy’s risks and benefits.
TRUMP AND TELEVISION: THE MAN REPELS BUT THE TV FASCINATES
Authors: McNally Karen
Published: November 2024

Donald Trump’s recent announcement of his intention to seek the Republican nomination for the US presidency in 2024 was a far cry from the spectacle of his first run.
TV DICTIONARY ON THE BRIDGE/BRON/BROEN
Authors: Garwood Barbara Zecchi and Ian
Published: November 2024

Introduction In this post, we reflect on our TV Dictionary entries on The Bridge/Bron/Broen (2011-18), which were released at around the same time and made completely independently of each other.
What do the giraffes eat?
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

Giraffes are unique browsers that use the leaves, young shoots, and twigs of a wide variety of trees and shrubs. Dicot forbs count for 1.5% of the food intake and grass 0.5%., flowers, fruits, and pods are preferred and are an important food resource. During wet growing seasons, feeding is restricted mainly to deciduous tree and shrub species.
What does white rhinos eat?
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

The white rhinoceros and the Indian rhinoceros are partially selective roughage herbivores. White rhinos feed mostly on short, sweet, and appetizing grasses and do not ruminate because they are monogastric. White rhinos are dependent on water and drink up to 50 liters at a time with average water consumption of 12 liters per day.
Interesting facts about white rhinoceros
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

SOUTHERN WHITE RHINOCEROS Order: Perissodactyla Family: Rhinocerotidae Range or distribution: Eastern and Southern Africa. White rhinos live in savannas and grasslands; swamps when is dry season Herbivores. Graze on short grass and low savanna bushes. Lifespan: 25 to 30 years in the wild; up to 45 years in zoos. Size: Length 13 to 17 feet.Height 5-7 feet. Weight 3200 to 8000 lbs. Thick armor-like skin for moving through thorny shrubs.
Does a hippo swim?
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

When in the water, Common Hippos lift their slit-like nostrils up on the surface to breathe, at intervals of up to 6 min. A reflex response ensures that the nostrils and ears are closed as soon as they come into contact with water. By lifting the head above the water level, the ears, eyes, and nostrils are allowing for visual, acoustic, and olfactory perception.
FROM TV TO TIKTOK: THE ECREA PRE-CONFERENCE ON ‘YOUNG PEOPLE, ENTERTAINMENT AND CROSS-MEDIA STORYTELLING’ POINTED TO WIDESPREAD INTEREST IN INVESTIGATING YOUTH MEDIA ACROSS BORDERS AND PLATFORMS
Authors: Steemers Eva Novrup Redvall, Vilde Schanke Sundet and Jeanette
Published: November 2024

Conferences – and not the least thematic pre- and post-conferences – are great ways to bring together scholars with similar interests, discuss common challenges and build networks for potential future collaboration.
CfP: roundtable sessions at “The BBC at 100” symposium, 14-15 Sept 2022 @ the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford (UK). EXTENDED deadline: June 01, 2022.
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

Application for roundtable sessions at The BBC at 100 symposium, 14-15 Sept 2022

The BBC at 100 symposium will take place at the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford and online on 14-15 Sept 2022.
CfP: International Symposium “What is a good series?”/ “Qu’est-ce qu’une bonne série ?”. Nov 21-22, 2022 @ Université Panthéon-Sorbonne, Paris (FR). Deadline: Oct 10, 2022.
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

DEMOSERIES invites proposals for the

International Symposium “What is a good series?”

that will take place November 21 and 22, 2022 at the Université Panthéon-Sorbonne.
CfP: TMG – Journal for Media History special issue “Media histories of the 1980s and 1990s”. Deadline: May 16, 2022
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

CfP URL: https://www.tmgonline.nl/announcement/#cfpmhen Contemporary research predominantly conceives of ‘new media’—i.e., media worthy of scholarly attention—as digital media and computer technologies (Peters, 2009; Borah, 2017). Media historical scholarship has responded to this in various ways.
Why is the western gorilla endangered?
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

Due to its large size, the gorilla has only two major predators. Humans are by far the main predator of

G. gorilla,

killing animals for their meat, and body parts and in retaliation for damage to crops. Leopards are important predators at some sites, with

G. gorilla

accounting for 4–9% of biomass consumed. Gorilla gorilla, like

G.beringei,

is prone to many pests and diseases.
CfP: Iluminace special issue “Television and COVID-19: How to Deal with Global Pandemics While Broadcasting”. Extended deadline: July 15, 2022.
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

Iluminace 1/2023: Television and COVID-19: How to Deal with Global Pandemics While Broadcasting (Extended deadline for abstracts July 15, 2022;
Why is a mountain gorilla endangered?
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

Due to its large size,

G.beringei

probably has only two major predators. Mainly people and diseases are the major reasons why mountain gorillas are endangered. Humans are the main predator of G.beringei, killing them for their meat, and body parts and in retaliation for crop damage. A few cases of

G. beringei

predation by Leopards panthera pardus are described.
EASTER AS THE NEW SEASON FOR SERIALIZED FAMILY DRAMAS: TRYING TO CREATE NEW TRADITIONS FOR ‘CHRISTMAS CALENDAR STYLE’ FAMILY VIEWING AT THE DANISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION
Authors: Redvall Eva Novrup
Published: November 2024

Much of the fictional television content targeting children and young audiences is currently made specifically for them, targeting their particular interests and intended to be watched on their private screens or together with friends rather than in the company of parents or other adults.
CfP: ECREA pre-conference “Mediatization 3.0? The future of the research field”. Oct 12, 2022 @ online. Deadline: June 30, 2022
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

Since its inception, mediatization has been a contested term within media and communication research that includes different perspectives on the interrelation between technological and sociocultural change.
THE BENEFITS OF A CLASSICAL EDUCATION: SUCCESSION, CLASSICS AND QUALITY
Authors: Beattie Melissa
Published: November 2024

Is there any term in TV Studies more scrutinised, debated, loved and hated than ‘quality TV?’  Probably, but that’s beside the point.

One of the many ways in which quality TV acquires cultural capital is by appropriating it from forms that have gone before, which is what I’ll discuss today.
Black rhinos in Africa
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

Diceros

is a polytypic genus, represented by a single extant species, the Black Rhinoceros –

Diceros bicornis

. This species once was widespread in sub-Saharan Africa, from Niger R. to the west in Somalia to the northeast and to the south in South Africa. It was never found in the Congolese rainforests.
CfP: edited collection “Collaborative Creativity in Film and Television”. Deadline: Oct 07, 2022
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

Collaborative Creativity in Film and Television

Edited by Lucy Brown, Rosamund Davies and Funke Oyebanjo Abstract submission deadline: Friday 7

th

October 2022 Film and television are highly collaborative sectors of creative production. They rely not only on the talent and skills of individuals, but on the particular forms of collaborative creativity that emerge from individuals working together.
TV DICTIONARY: CAN EASTERN EUROPEAN TELEVISION SPEAK? By Jiří Anger and Veronika Hanáková
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

Thus far, the TV Dictionary project has gathered an impressive number of 80 short video essays. Seeing these videographic works from the perspective of East-Central European scholars and television aficionados, what catches our attention (besides their aesthetic quality and theoretical/historical insight) is one tiny little thing.
CfP: IJFMA special issue on “Precarity and the Moving Image”. Deadline: Oct 02, 2022.
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

Submissions for a special issue of IJFMA Vol. 8 No. 2 (2023) are now open “Precarity and the Moving Image”

Audiovisual Arts (both in their intra-cinematic elements and through its extra-cinematic contexts) have always been a vehicle to display and discuss precarity, as well as affected by it in their modes of production. The notion of Precarity, however, in itself, is also a very open and problematic concept.
Why are the white rhinos endangered?
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

The main threat to the population of the white rhinos is illegal hunting (poaching) to fuel the illegal international trade in rhinos. It is estimated that around 95% of rhino horn is currently sourced from Africa for illegal end markets in Southeast Asia. Rhinoceros horn has traditionally had two main uses: use in Chinese medicine and ornamental use.
THE TV DICTIONARY – AN INTRODUCTION
Authors: Avissar Ariel
Published: November 2024

The “TV Dictionary” is a collaborative collection of videos premised on a simple prompt: each video attempts to capture the essence of a television series using a single word, by juxtaposing the dictionary definition(s) of that word with a clip or several clips from the series. It is currently comprised of 48 videos by 25 makers, and has been warmly embraced by the academic videographic community, receiving numerous mentions on Sight &
CfP: International Zombie Conference. Halloween 2023 @ Ulster University, Magee Campus, Derry (UK). Deadline: Dec 05, 2022.
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

The zombie as an allegory for cultural, social, and scientific analysis spans almost every discipline including humanities, biology, mathematics, anthropology, economics, and political science. This range of use for the zombie narrative is a clear indication of its adaptability and viability as a distinct framework for critical theory.
What does the mountain gorilla eat?
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

Upon rising from their night nests, gorillas spread out to forage. The animals sit on their haunches or eat while walking.

Gorilla b. beringei

is terrestrial for 96% of feeding time. Adults climb for only 4% of feeding time, while immatures feed in trees 18% of the time. Adult males eat up to 30 kg of vegetation per day. There is little competition between individuals, as food is generally abundant.
THE GREAT AND “ANTI” HISTORICAL TV
Authors: Pearce Rebecca
Published: November 2024

As it has come to Channel 4 recently, I’d like to talk about Hulu’s

The Great

(2020-). It’s a bit of an oddball in the current television landscape.

The Great

fictionalises Catherine the Great’s rise and rule over Imperial Russia; it’s an out-and-out comedy, cramming as many laughs a minute as it can get. The fantastic thing about

The Great

is that it works with, and even against, history.
Can a cheetah climb trees?
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

Due to the cheetah’s specialization in speed, it has developed many morphological and physiological adaptations. For aerodynamics, it has a small head, lightweight and thinly-boned skull, flat face, and a reduced length of muzzle that allows the large eyes to be positioned for maximum binocular vision, enlarged nostrils, and extensive air-filled sinuses.
How do giraffes raise their young?
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

Giraffes breed all year round, although peak births have been observed in many populations including Nairobi N.P. in Kenya- August and September, Waza N.P. in Cameroon (November-January when acacia blooms, Serengeti N.P. (September ) and northern Namibia, December;
Advantages and limitations of currently available methods of prenatal diagnostics
Authors: Vukelić-Nikolić Marija , Popović Jasmina
Published: November 2024

Introduction/Aim. Pregnancy is one of the most important and enjoyable but often one of the most stressful periods in a woman's life. The most common fears that occur in this period of life are related to the health of the baby, the course of pregnancy, and childbirth. In order to get more information about the health status of a baby, there are a lot of prenatal diagnostic procedures which can be recommended to the pregnant women. Different studies have shown that in some healthcare systems health-care providers have gaps in knowledge in some areas of prenatal diagnostics and testing, primarily due to the constant advancement of prenatal diagnostic technology, introduction of new tests, and improvement of availability, specificity and sensitivity of the already existing prenatal tests. The aim of this paper was to systemize the current knowledge and provide medical professionals with new and detailed insight into the currently available methods of prenatal diagnostics, their informativeness, application, indications, contraindications, and possible complications in order to improve the current medical practice. Methods. Internet search engines were used to find and select relevant literature data. Conclusion. Constant monitoring of technology advancement, continuous education of health-care providers and publishing of new findings about currently available methods of prenatal diagnostics, represent necessary preconditions for improving the current medical practice and health of the patients.
Comparison of voice acoustic parameters in persons with organic voice disorders
Authors: Ilić-Savić Ivana , Petrović-Lazić Mirjana
Published: November 2024

Introduction/Aim. Voice is an acoustic phenomenon that must be viewed multidimensionally. In the quantitative assessment of voice characteristics, the use of acoustic parameters becomes a necessary method of analysis. The aim of the paper is to examine whether there are differences in the acoustic parameters of the voice (the average value of the fundamental frequency - Fo, variations in the height of the fundamental frequency - Jita, and variations in the intensity of the fundamental tone of the larynx - ShdB in people with organic voice disorders with reference to gender and age). Methods. The research included 30 subjects with organic voice disorders (inflammatory processes in the larynx and various allergic diseases), of both sexes (female n = 13, male n = 17), aged from 13 to 85 years. The first age group consisted of respondents aged 13 - 40 years, and the second age group consisted of respondents aged 41 - 85 years. The acoustic parameters of the voice were processed with a computer program for multidimensional vocal analysis model 4300 of the "Kay Elemetrics" voice laboratory. Results. The results of the analyzed parameters (Fo, Jita, ShdB) show that the mentioned parameters deviate from the reference values in women. Analyzing the acoustic parameters of the voice in older and younger subjects with organic voice disorders, it can be seen that there are significant differences between the two groups of subjects in the acoustic parameters of the voice in older subjects. Conclusion. Considering the importance of voice and speech for social development, these research findings imply the need to describe the quantitative and microstructural characteristics of the voice in individuals with organic voice disorders, thereby providing vocal pathologists with a better understanding of the relationship between the investigated independent factors of sex, age, smoking status, and voice, improving their ability in the process of diagnosis, therapy and rehabilitation of organic voice disorders.
The impact of COVID-19 on the incidence of temporomandibular disorders
Authors: Bošković Mirjana , Lazarević Konstansa , Milošević Nikola
Published: November 2024

Introduction/Aim. Various psychological factors that arose during the COVID-19 pandemic could contribute to the development of chronic emotional stress which is the biggest contributor to the development of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). This research aimed to evaluate the corellation between TMD and COVID-19 pandemic among students. Methods. The authors conducted the study at the Faculty of Medicine in Niš, using an anonymous online survey, during two different periods, in 2022 at the peak of the pandemic and in 2023 after the WHO declared the end of the pandemic. The questionnaire consisted of questions that evaluate the influence of COVID-19 on patients' life as well as the questions from the Fonseca questionnaire. Results. The sample consisted of 363 (2022) and 212 (2023) examinees. Statistical significance was determined using the ch2 test. Students with TMDs were more prevalent in 2023 than in 2022 (83% vs 76%). TMDs were significantly more present among the female examinees (p < 0.001). Significance was not determined among examinees based on the study group, vaccination status, or based on whether they or their loved ones were affected by COVID-19. Conclusion. Evidence of significantlly high number of TMDs was found among students. It could be linked to COVID-19 pandemic due to a large number of stresogenic factors that affect the students.