bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Da coleta e uso de material genético nas Operações Integradas de Inteligência e sua aplicabilidade pela Polícia Militar do Paraná
Authors: Machado Cleverson Rodrigues , Scolaro Thaislainy Pereira
Published: December 2024

Sólido é o conhecimento da notoriedade do material genético aplicado à área criminal, tamanha sua robustez probatória, valorada em conjunção outros elementos. Este estudo, ao pontuar históricos, conceitos iniciais, previsões legais e doutrinárias afetas ao tema, amplifica essa compreensão, especialmente focado na aplicabilidade da medida genética pela Polícia Militar do Paraná, sob hodierno e casuístico espectros, em um estreito amalgamento entre esta Instituição e a Polícia Científica do Paraná. Para tanto e, ao encontro de preconizações nacionais, traz à lume a ótica de uma Inteligência de Segurança Pública (ISP) contemporânea, abordando, entre outros, aspectos medulares das Operações Integradas de Inteligência, que conferem maior peso estratégico institucional e social. Ainda, elencam-se os resultados forenses obtidos a partir do ataque criminoso ocorrido em Guarapuava em 2022, que exemplificam o impacto significativo que a tecnologia de DNA tem gerado na elucidação de delitos potencialmente complexos. Outrossim, com apontamentos sugestivos voltados à operacionalização da matéria genética no âmbito policial militar, vislumbra-se a possibilidade de elaboração de Procedimento Operacional Padrão próprio, de modo ao melhoramento do alcance da medida em cada município do Estado, propiciando, tecnicamente, atuações oportunas, precisas e regulamentadas, além de atingir a dupla finalidade da ISP: a prevenção e repressão de crimes, e o assessoramento ao processo decisório institucional.
Patterns, Determinants, and Elasticity of Household Food Consumption in Indonesia (Period 2021-2022)
Authors: Darma Wifa , Yuliana Rita
Published: December 2024

Introduction/Main Objectives: The increase in strategic food commodity prices significantly contributed to inflation, with the food, beverage, and tobacco category reaching 3.59% in March 2022. This price hike reduced household purchasing power, affecting welfare. This research examines how rising food prices impact household food consumption patterns in Indonesia. Background Problems: This study explores the effects of rising food prices on household consumption patterns. It addresses two key questions: What are household food consumption patterns, and what factors influence them? What is the elasticity of food demand in Indonesia between March 2021 and March 2022? Novelty: The study’s novelty lies in calculating food demand elasticity using demand theory assumptions, ensuring reliable results—unlike many studies that overlook these assumptions. Research Methods: The study uses the Linear Approximated-Almost Ideal Demand System (LA-AIDS) model with the Seemingly Unrelated Regression (SUR) method. Findings/Results: The results show that rising food prices in March 2022 changed household food consumption patterns. Own-price elasticity was negative, indicating reduced demand. Cross-price elasticity varied, with some food groups showing negative and others positive effects. All food groups were classified as normal goods based on expenditure elasticity.
Development of a Hybrid Fuzzy Geographically Weighted K-Prototype Clustering and Genetic Algorithm for Enhanced Spatial Analysis: Application to Rural Development Mapping
Authors: Santoso Agung Budi , Candra Arya Candra , Nooraeni Rani , Wijayanto Arie Wahyu
Published: December 2024

Introduction/Main Objectives: Clustering methods are crucial for geodemographic analysis (GDA) as they enable a more accurate and distinct characterization of a region. This process facilitates the creation of socio-economic policies and contributes to the overall advancement of the region. Background Problems: The fuzzy geographically weighted clustering (FGWC) method, which is a GDA technique, primarily handles numerical data and is prone to being stuck in local optima. Novelty: This study proposed two novel clustering methodologies: fuzzy geographically weighted k-prototypes (FKP-GW) and its hybrid clustering model, which combines genetic algorithm-based optimization (GA-FKP-GW). Research Methods: This research conduct simulation study comparing two of the proposed clustering method. For the empirical application, this study applied clustering technique using the official Village Potential Survey of Temanggung, Indonesia. Finding/Results: The evaluation results of experiments conducted on simulated data and study cases indicate that the proposed method yields distinct clustering results compared to the previous method while being comparably efficient. The empirical application identifies four distinct groups from the clustered villages, each displaying unique characteristics. The results of our research have the potential to benefit the development of the GDA method and assist the local government in formulating more effective development policies.
"Transformation in the Body Structures in Congress 60": Application of Grounded Theory in Addiction Treatment
Authors: Rashidian Ali , Karbalaei Nouri Ashraf , Khankeh Hamidreza , Rezaei Omid
Published: December 2024

Background: Congress 60 is an NGO that offers services to drug abusers, but its underlying theory has not been explored in previous studies. The purpose of this study is to examine the changes in the physical dimensions of the people treated in Congress 60. Methods: Grounded theory methodology was used to arrive at the underlying theory of Congress 60. The data were collected from 2021 to 2023 through interviews with 21 individuals, participant observation, and a review of available texts from Congress 60. Data were analyzed in MAXQDA 2020 following the constant comparison method recommended by Corbin and Strauss in 2014. Findings: The core concept included "Addiction-related transformations in body structures". Addiction-related transformations in body structures include addictive body structures (addiction and chronic substitution, and nervous system and external substances) and healthy body structure (opium tincture medicine, opium tincture dosage measurement, and taper-up-off of opium tincture in over time or Dezhakam Step Time). Conclusion: The theory of "Addiction-related transformations in body structures" derived from this study explains the process of entering and leaving addiction from the perspective of Congress 60. A person using drugs enters Congress 60 with addicted body structures. In Congress 60, using the right dose of opium tincture medicine and the Dezhakam Step Time (DST) method, the person’s body structures return to normal. The findings of this study offer a novel perspective on addiction, suggesting potential avenues for further research through the exploration of various hypotheses.
The Prevalence and the Contributing Factors of Substance Abuse Among Medical Sciences Students
Authors: Gilasi Hamidreza , Talaei Sayyed Alireza , Hodavand Mahtab , Biqam Hossein , Arbab Hamzeh , Mohebbi Fatemeh
Published: December 2024

Background: The prevalence of substance abuse (SA) among youth has increased in recent years. However, limited data exist about SA among medical sciences students. Therefore, this study assessed SA prevalence and contributing factors among medical sciences students. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2019. Participants were 238 medical sciences students randomly selected from Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran. The data collection instrument was the SA prevalence assessment questionnaire developed by the Mental Health Center of the Ministry of Health of Iran. Data were analyzed using the SPSS (v. 22.0) software. Findings: The most commonly abused substances were waterpipe tobacco (31.9%), cigarettes (20.2%), and alcoholic beverages (10.5%). Most participants with a history of SA had started SA before entering university. The prevalence rates of waterpipe tobacco smoking, cigarette smoking, and alcohol consumption were 9.2%, 8.8%, and 4.2% in the past month and 16.4%, 18.1%, and 7.6% in the past year, respectively. The prevalence of SA among dormitory students and students with lower grade point averages was significantly higher than among non-dormitory students and students with higher grade point averages. Conclusion: The onset age of SA was mainly before eighteen years, so strategies are needed to reduce SA in secondary schools. Moreover, strategies are needed to prevent and reduce SA at universities, particularly among dormitory students and students with lower grade point averages. University authorities should use effective educational and counseling programs to prevent student SA.
An Overview on the Nanoparticles-Based Optical Approaches for Determination of Immunosuppressant Pharmaceuticals
Authors: Poturcu Kader , Fauzi Osman Elaf Mohamed , Ahmed Elbashir Abdalla
Published: December 2024

Immunosuppression is a crucial component of post-transplantation care in renal transplantation, as it helps to improve patient and graft survival rates. However, all immunosuppressants share a characteristic narrow therapeutic index, which means that even small variations in dosage can lead to toxicity or ineffectiveness. Despite the undeniable benefits of immunosuppressants, monitoring of therapeutic levels is essential for maintaining a balance between optimal treatment and adverse effects. This comprehensive review highlights the advancements in optical nanosensors based on nanoparticles over the past decades, displaying their potential applications in detecting immunosuppressant pharmaceutical drugs. The appeal of these sensors lies in their affordability and ease of use, as they do not necessitate complex or costly equipment, making them an attractive option for such applications. It hopes that this review will facilitate the development of new research directions and methodologies in this field, ultimately contributing to its advancement.
Effect of glutamine on oral mucositis in patients undergoing chemotherapy-radiotherapy: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Moslemi Fatemeh , Alemzadeh Marzieh , Hashemipour Maryam Alsadat
Published: December 2024

Background: In most malignant diseases, chemotherapy drugs are used as a main complementary method of treatment and have different side effects, which should not be overlooked if we are to provide complete treatment for the patient. These complications include inflammation and oral wounds, referred to as mucositis. This study aimed to investigate the effect of glutamine on oral mucositis in patients undergoing chemotherapy-radiotherapy. Methods: The present conducted on 40 patients with head and neck tumors undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Each patient was placed in a group that received either the drug (glutamine) or placebo (maltodextrin) based on a random even or odd number that the patient drew from a box. Before the beginning of chemotherapy, the mouth was examined by a trained last-year student, and all patients received oral health education on subjects including brushing and flossing. All patients (medication and placebo) took 10 g of powder. Oral examination of patients was performed in the beginning (day zero) and on the first, fourth, sixth, and tenth days. Mucositis was evaluated according to the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) criteria (zero=no erythema, 1=light red or pink erythema, 2=non-dark red, and 3=dark red). Also, the level of pain and burning in the mouth and throat were measured on all days of the study using the visual analogue scale (VAS). All obtained data were coded and analyzed by SPSS 24. Results: The present study was conducted on 39 patients who were undergoing chemotherapy (female=17 and male=22). On days three, seven, and ten of the study, only two subjects in the glutamine group were RTOG grade 1, and the rest of the group were grade 0. In the placebo group, only 2 subjects were grade 1 and the rest were grades 2 and 3. The mean duration of wound healing in the drug treatment group was 4.5±0.5 days, and its range was 3–9 days. Conclusion: Results showed that glutamine reduced pain and burning and the number of wounds. It also affected patients’ outcomes according to the RTOG criteria and improved patients’ symptoms.
DEVELOPMENT OF A MODEL OF A MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT NETWORK OF URBAN PASSENGER TRANSPORT IN CITIES WITH MILLIONS OF INHABITANTS ON THE EXAMPLE OF VOLGOGRAD
Authors: Kulikov Aleksey , Mirotin Leonid , Valkovskaya Anna , Kulikov Andrey
Published: December 2024

The article presents the stages of forming a model of a multimodal transport network of an urban passenger transport port of a million-plus city. A method for determining the location of an optimal multimodal transport interchange hub on the city's road network is proposed. The analysis of the change in the population of Volgograd was carried out, the location of the proposed multimodal transport hubs was determined by the administrative districts of the city. A multimodal model is constructed, which is a flat graph with vertices in multimodal transport hubs and transport links, characterized by distances along the city's street and road network.
Automating the Formation of the Conceptual Structure of the Knowledge Base Using Deep Learning
Authors: Symonov Denys
Published: December 2024

Introduction. The ability to automate processes is a key aspect of modern information technology. The construction and use of the conceptual structure of the knowledge base is becoming an urgent need in the modern world, where the amount of information is growing exponentially. The ability to automate processes, including the construction of ontologies, which requires the extraction of knowledge from full-text sources and their automatic structuring, is important. Knowledge bases are used to manage complex dynamic systems by ensuring the storage, organization, and access to a large amount of information that allows for effective analysis and prediction of the behavior of such systems.
The purpose of the paper. The purpose of the paper is to demonstrate the effectiveness of using deep learning methods to automate the formation of the conceptual structure of the knowledge base. The study also aims to show how the integration of knowledge bases with deep learning methods can improve the quality of forecasts and increase the efficiency of rehabilitation trajectory management.
Results. The algorithm successfully extracted and processed symptom information from the medical cases, effectively handling duplicates and synonyms. The utilization of cosine similarity enabled the identification of synonymous symptoms within the established knowledge base, facilitating the seamless integration of new information while preventing redundancy. The system demonstrated its capability to discern which symptoms should be incorporated into the knowledge base and which should be omitted based on their similarity to existing entries. The outcomes underscore the potential of this automated approach to enhance the knowledge base and contribute to the refinement of predictive models within the healthcare domain.
Conclusions. The study demonstrated the effectiveness of deep learning in automating the formation of the conceptual structure of a medical knowledge base. The approach enhances the filling and comprehensiveness of the knowledge base, which is crucial for building predictive models for patient trajectories and improving healthcare decision support. Keywords: Knowledge-Oriented Management Systems, knowledge base, Support Vector Machine, Word2Vec, Skip-Gram, BioBERT.
Optimization of the Microprogram Mealy Machine Circuit Based on LUT and EMB
Authors: Barkalov Alexandr , Titarenko Larysa , Saburova Svitlana , Golovin Oleksandr , Matvienko Oleksandr
Published: December 2024

Introduction. The control unit is the most important block of digital systems. Unlike other blocks, the control unit generates signals in each cycle of the system and therefore consumes a significant amount of electrical power. Currently, the problem of reducing power consumption is of particular importance. FPGA (field-programmable logic array) chips are widely used in the implementation of various digital systems. According to experts, these chips will be widely used in the design of digital devices for several decades to come. This factor determines the choice of this particular element basis. The proposed method is focused on FPGA, which is manufactured by AMD Xilinx. This choice is due to the company's leading position in the FPGA chip market.
The purpose of the article. One of the ways to reduce power consumption is to regularize the control device circuit and reduce the number of connections between its elements. This article proposes a solution to this problem when implementing composite microprogrammed control device (CMCD) circuits in the FPGA basis.
The following FPGA chip resources are used to implement the CMCD circuit: elements of the LUT (look-up table) type, embedded memory blocks (EMB) and programmable interconnections.
The main idea of the proposed method is to adapt the method of double coding of states to the features of the CMCD with the basic architecture. The analogs of the states are the CMCD microinstructions. Therefore, optimization is achieved due to double addressing of microinstructions.
Results. The proposed method allows to obtain a CMCU circuit with a regular structure. The regularity consists in the fact that: logical conditions are associated only with the elements of the first level, synchronization signals are associated only with the second level of the circuit; any partial function is a circuit consisting of one LUT element. Analysis of the circuits of microprogrammed machines with double coding of states shows that regular circuits have a number of advantages over circuits based on functional decomposition: a smaller number of LUT elements and interconnections, a higher frequency of synchronization pulses (high speed), a lower value of consumed power.
Conclusions. The proposed method is appropriate to use in cases where, due to the small number of inputs of the LUT elements of FPGA circuits, known methods require the use of functional decomposition, which leads to circuits with an irregular structure and a complex interconnection system. Such circuits have low performance and consume a lot of energy. Keywords: composite microprogrammed control device, LUT, EMB, synthesis.
The Danube Basin as a High-Tech Transport Corridor Between the West and the East
Authors: Gorbachuk Vasyl , Dunayevsky Maksym , Suleymanov Seit-Bekir , Godliuk Viktor , Rybachok Dmytro
Published: December 2024

The study is devoted to the consideration of high-tech achievements and implementation of sustainable transport technologies in the Danube River basin. The benefits and importance of inland waterways for global logistics are analysed, emphasising the importance of integrated waterway networks for modern technologies, products and services. The economic and logistical aspects of international cooperation in the Danube basin are considered.
It is demonstrated that the median value of LPI (logistics performance index) for landlocked countries is higher than for coastal countries (3.3 vs. 3.2, respectively), which is explained by the reliability of land routes and the availability of indirect access to the sea through effective international cooperation. The role of international organisations, such as the Danube Commission, in improving transport links in the region is highlighted.
The introduction of sustainable transport technologies in inland shipping is discussed, which is key to the integration of the transport system into domestic logistics chains. In particular, the importance of improving the quality of transport services, including tracking, flexibility and reliability, is emphasised. Examples of cooperation between the Odesa National Maritime University and the Cybersecurity Centre of Ukraine in developing modern approaches to water transport management are given.
The contribution of other universities and research institutions to the study of transport technologies and characteristics of transport networks is investigated. In addition to technological issues, the problems of international competition and information asymmetry, which are typical for transport corridors in the Black Sea region, are considered.
Thus, the article emphasises the importance of integrating modern technologies into transport systems and international cooperation for the development of efficient and environmentally friendly logistics in the Danube basin. Keywords: inland waterways, transport networks, logistics efficiency index, coastal and non-coastal countries.
Improvement of the "Slowness-Time Coherence" Method of Processing Borehole Acoustic Data Arrays
Authors: Lavreniuk Sergii , Nazarenko Yevhen , Tulchynska Daria , Tulchynskyi Petro
Published: December 2024

Introduction. The study of borehole acoustic waves is an important stage in geophysical well research. The main acoustic parameters are P-wave velocity of compression, S-wave velocity of shear, L-wave velocity of Stoneley along the boundary between the rock and the well fluid.
The "Slowness-Time Coherence" (STC) method of estimating the velocity (slowness) is based on the coherence of signal arrays on 2 or more receivers of the well sonic tool. Compared with traditional acoustic logging, the main advantage of STC method is the automation of processing. The main disadvantages of STC method are the high cost and complexity of operating multi-channel sonic tools, and low quality of STC method in layers of high anisotropy, high fracturing, carbonate deposits, in horizontal wells.
These disadvantages caused STC method spread slowly until the last decade. However, at present, the world's leading geophysical service companies (Halliburton, Schlumberger, etc.) use sonic tools with 8-12 receivers and 4 modes of the source signal. Over the past decade, the quality of tools and processing technologies has improved, but the problem of the high cost of using modern tools remains extremely relevant in Ukraine.
The purpose of the article is – to investigate modern methods of data processing of the well sonic tools; to identify the features of the "Slowness-Time Coherence" (STC) algorithm; to propose improvements to the STC method; to implement, to test, and to integrate into production the acoustic data processing technology based on improved STC algorithm.
Results. Improved "Slowness-Time Coherence" (STC) algorithm for calculating the velocity (slowness) of an acoustic wave in geological deposits. In the software package "GeoPoshuk" STC technology has been developed for the processing of acoustic waves. The technology based on the basic and improved STC algorithms. A methodology for comparing the improved STC algorithm with the basic STC algorithm has been developed. Statistical data show the advantage of the improved STC algorithm over the basic one.
Conclusions. The use of the improved STC algorithm provides better automatic data processing compared to the basic STC algorithm. Keywords: coherence, acoustic waves, sonic tools, geophysical well research, Slowness-Time Coherence" (STC) algorithm.
Algorithm of Cardiomagnetic Signal Evaluation: "Magnetocardiographic Lead"
Authors: Primin Mykhailo , Nedayvoda Igor
Published: December 2024

Introduction. The investigation of the electrical activity of the human heart by measuring electromagnetic signals is widely used in cardiodiagnostics. The use of magnetometric methods for diagnosing disorders of the heart is largely associated with the development of ultra-sensitive magnetometric equipment based on SQUIDs (SQUID-Superconducting QUantum Interference Device).
The purpose. Magnetocardiography (MCG) is one of the promising methods for practical implementation. MCG is a method of non-invasive, electrophysiological investigation of the human heart. Investigation consists in non-contact, over the human chest registration of the values ??of the parameters of the magnetic field generated by the electrical activity of the myocardium during the cardiac cycle, reconstruction and analysis of the spatio-temporal characteristics of the electrical sources in the volume of the myocardium found after the development inverse problem solution.
Results. In this paper, a new algorithm for the analysis of the results of non-contact measurement of the cardiomagnetic signal at observation points distributed in the plane above the human chest was developed. The time series of the signal values - "magnetocardiographic lead" (MCG lead) is matched to the measurement results. When constructing this integral characteristic of the cardiomagnetic signal, its spatial and temporal properties were used, which were found during the analysis of statistically significant groups of cardiomagnetic records (MCG of patients) for healthy volunteers.
Conclusions. The proposed algorithm does not involve the magnetostatics inverse problem solution. To implement the method, procedures for normalization and standardization of the position of nodal points and durations of the corresponding time intervals of the averaged cardiocycles have been developed. An algorithm and criteria for selecting observation points for constructing the distribution of the integral characteristic have been developed. At each stage of data processing, the results obtained for statistically significant groups of real magnetocardiograms were analyzed. The results of the application of the method in solving the task of magnetocardiogram classification show high sensitivity, specificity, and stability of the proposed MCG analysis algorithm. Keywords: magnetocardiography, spatial analysis, SQUID gradientometer.
ЕКСПЕРИМЕНТАЛЬНА ОЦІНКА ЛЕЙКОЦИТАРНОЇ ФОРМУЛИ ПЕРИФЕРИЧНОЇ КРОВІ ЩУРІВ НА ТЛІ МОДЕЛЮВАННЯ ХРОНІЧНОГО СТРЕСУ ТА ЛІКУВАЛЬНО- ПРОФІЛАКТИЧНИХ ЗАХОДІВ
Authors: Шпак С.В. , Дєньга О.В. , Шнайдер С.А. , Шахновський І.В. , Чередниченко А.В. , Топов І.Г. , Демид О.І.
Published: December 2024

Хронічний стрес є суттєвим фактором, що негативно впливає на імунну систему, сприяючи розвитку запальних процесів та імуносупресії, які можуть погіршувати стан тканин порожнини рота та загальне стоматологічне здоров’я. Це підкреслює необхідність розробки ефективних лікувально-профілактичних заходів для корекції порушень, викликаних стресом. Метою дослідження було оцінити вплив лікувального комплексу препаратів на лейкоцитарну формулу периферичної крові щурів в умовах моделювання хронічного стресу. Матеріали та методи. У дослідженні взяли участь 34 самці щурів лінії Wistar віком 2 місяці. Тварин розподілили на три групи: інтактна (контрольна) група, група з моделлю хронічного звукового стресу та група з моделлю хронічного звукового стресу, де застосовували лікувальний комплекс. Хронічний стрес моделювали за допомогою ультразвукового відлякувача, що генерував звуки різної частоти в ультразвуковому та чутному діапазонах. Лікувальний комплекс вводили перорально протягом експерименту. Після завершення дослідження здійснювали відбір периферичної крові для аналізу гематологічних показників та лейкоцитарної формули за стандартними методиками. Результати дослідження. У щурів, підданих хронічному звуковому стресу, виявлено значні зміни в лейкоцитарній формулі периферичної крові: зниження загальної кількості лейкоцитів, підвищення вмісту нейтрофілів та зниження відсотка лімфоцитів і еозинофілів. Це свідчить про розвиток запальних реакцій та стрес-індукованої імуносупресії. Застосування лікувального комплексу призвело до нормалізації цих показників, відновивши кількість та співвідношення лейкоцитів до рівня інтактної групи, що вказує на відновлення функціонування імунної системи. Висновки. Лікувально-профілактичний комплекс препаратів ефективно знижує негативний вплив хронічного стресу на імунну систему, нормалізуючи лейкоцитарну формулу периферичної крові. Це підтверджує доцільність використання даного комплексу для корекції імунних порушень, викликаних стресовими факторами, особливо в стоматологічній практиці, де підтримка імунної компетентності є важливою.
Deus Ex Machina
Authors: Rupčić Tijana
Published: December 2024

The study of artificial intelligence (AI) and religion, particularly the concept of God within video games, is a rich field that explores how digital spaces can reflect and shape philosophical and theological discourses. Ever since their first introduction to the public, video games have often been a unique medium for exploring complex narratives and are tied to the different expressions of religion and spirituality. The integration of AI characters or deities into video games challenges the traditional understanding of divinity and intelligence.
This article examines the imaginaries of AI and God in two video games, Galerians (1999) and I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream (1995), focusing on how these elements are used to construct narrative worlds and reflect cultural perceptions of technology and the divine. In these games, the AI characters that gained consciousness started embodying god-like characteristics, such as omnipotence, omniscience, and omnipresence, raising questions about free will, predestination, and the nature of consciousness. These representations draw from existing religious traditions while also pushing the boundaries of theological thought, suggesting new interpretations of divinity in the context of advanced technology. The article will also closely examine the concepts of emotions that AIs in Galerians and I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream “experience.”
The author relies on a game-immanent approach through detailed analysis of the aforementioned games in order to explore how the imaginaries of AI and God converge, offering insights into the evolving relationship between humanity, technology, and spirituality.
Religijska raznolikost in problem sistemskega rasizma v okviru globalnih migracij
Authors: Krašovec Primož , Zalta Anja
Published: December 2024

Članek temelji na večmesečni raziskavi procesa rasizacije podsaharskih migrantov v Tuniziji. Izhodišče naše raziskave je govor tunizijskega predsednika Kaisa Saieda iz februarja 2023. V okviru novih pogajanj z EU o podpori pri upravljanju migracij v Sredozemlju je predsednik poudaril, kako pomembno je, da Tunizija je ter ostane arabska in muslimanska. Podsaharski migranti, ki v velikem številu prihajajo v Tunizijo, so temnopolti. Številni med njimi so tudi kristjani. Tunizijski primer rasizacije migrantov je podoben dinamiki sistemskega rasizma v evropskih državah. Naša teza je, da je rasizacija del kompleksnejše dinamike, ki jo določa kapitalistični način produkcije, ki zaradi svojih notranjih protislovij hkrati zahteva in izloča človeško delovno silo. Trdimo, da so trajno izločeni presežno prebivalstvo, ki zaradi tega, ker ga kapitalistični trgi ne disciplinirajo, velja za nevarno, zato spada pod policijsko pristojnost. Ta proces policijskega obvladovanja presežnih populacij predstavlja sodobni sistemski rasizem kot poseben način državne politike, pri čemer je »rasa« rezultat omenjenega procesa ter ni določena s svojimi biološkimi, verskimi, etničnimi ali kulturnimi značilnostmi. Svojo tezo podpremo s terensko študijo. Sestavljajo jo kvalitativni intervjuji s tunizijskimi strokovnjaki in trije osebni pripovedni intervjuji s podsaharskimi migranti iz Kameruna.
Ključne besede: temnopolti kristjani, religijska raznolikost, podsaharski Afričani, religija, presežno prebivalstvo, sistemski rasizem, migracije, tunizijski primer.
How Is TikTok #Interreligious?
Authors: Velasco Morla Aída
Published: December 2024

This study analyzes how TikTok allows users to make interreligious practices visible and share them, highlighting the coexistence between different religious traditions. Through the platform, creators showcase scenes of daily coexistence, interreligious events, and mixed ceremonies, while also denouncing the discrimination and disapproval associated with interreligious relationships. Three main themes were developed using inductive thematic analysis: Interreligious Sentimental Relationships (67.9%), Interreligious Experiences (21.8%), and Interreligious Facts and Information (10.3%).
The study suggests that TikTok acts as a space for self-representation and interreligious connection through the hashtags #interreligious and #interfaith, overcoming echo chambers and increasing the visibility of interreligious content. The creation of religious content on TikTok materializes faith and expands the individual-group-Sacred interaction to a global environment, where religious practices are shared and reinterpreted.
Taishō period divination as Tsuneko Kondō Kawase’s personal item
Authors: Hrvatin Klara
Published: December 2024

The article examines a Taishō period (1912–26) divination document, a personal item of Tsuneko Kondō Kawase, preserved in the archive of her collected documents at the Slovene Ethnographic Museum. It is a handwritten piece of calligraphy depicting a prophecy based on Takashima’s Judgments on the Book of Changes, an important text based on the Yijing or Book of Changes. This document, which Marija Skušek kept until her death, is characterized by its form, calligraphic style, and red stamps. The article aims to explore the transcription and translation of the divination, the form and dating of the document, and how it relates to Tsuneko’s life choices. The author raises questions about when Tsuneko acquired the document and whether it influenced her crucial life decisions, particularly before her trip to Europe, during her last visit to Japan, or before her marriage to Ivan Skušek.
Mediatizacija religije in zamikanje religijskih avtoritet
Authors: Koren Osljak Katja
Published: December 2024

V okviru mednarodnega projekta Recovira je bil eden izmed raziskovalnih ciljev v Sloveniji mapiranje spletne prisotnosti treh religijskih skupnosti – Rimskokatoliške cerkve, Islamske skupnosti v RS in Skupnosti za zavest Krišne. Posebno pozornost smo namenili obdobju zaprtja javnega življenja v času epidemije, ko se je večina dejavnosti religijskih skupnosti iz sakralnih objektov premaknila na splet. Ker je bil naš raziskovalni interes spoznati različne aspekte digitalizacije teh skupnosti, smo se zbiranja podatkov lotili s pomočjo metode netnografije. Osrednji cilj opravljene študije je identifikacija digitalnih oz. digitaliziranih praks religijskih skupnosti v odnosu do religijskih avtoritet. Na ozadju občinstvenega razumevanja mediatizacije in analize digitalnih religijskih praks smo opazovali spremembe v razmerjih moči znotraj opazovanih religijskih skupnosti in prišli do treh ključnih sklepov: 1. prilagoditve religijskega vsakdana so v katoliški skupnosti povzročile napetosti glede možnosti sodelovanja pri religijskih dejavnostih zunaj cerkva in ustreznosti ukrepov ob epidemiji; 2. islamska skupnost je v času epidemije odpovedala večino religijskih dejavnosti in pozvala k ravnanju, skladnemu z ukrepi; 3. skupnost Hare Krišna je bila v času epidemije daleč najbolj aktivna s praksami digitalizacije, ki so bile izrazito vključujoče naravnane. Ob tem pa smo identificirali tudi primera alternativnih religijskih avtoritet, ki sta se formirali s pomočjo digitalnih medijev.
Mieloma múltiple en Latinoamérica: ¿Avanzamos al mismo paso que otras regiones?
Authors: Jimenez Zepeda Victor H
Published: December 2024

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a plasma cell disorder that has recently experienced a dramatic improvement in clinical outcomes mainly due to the advent of novel drugs and the implementation of better supportive care strategies (1). Recently available combinations of proteasome inhibitors (PIs), immunomodulators (IMiDs), and monoclonal antibodies like daratumumab and isatuximab are shifting the MM therapeutic landscape (2-4). Nonetheless, MM still remains incurable, with an estimated 5-year survival of 55% and an estimated death rate of 2% in 2021 (% of all cancer deaths) (5).
In Latin America (LATAM), the Hemato-Oncology Latin America (HOLA) study was recently designed to evaluate the epidemiology of hematologic malignancies in the real-world setting (6). In some countries from LATAM, stage III MM was the most frequently observed disease stage, with Mexico (62.5%), Chile (60.0%), Brazil (49.3%), and Colombia (45.8%) being the regions where MM patients presented with a more advanced stage. This is in contrast with the original report of revised staging criteria, where stage III MM represented 22% of the cases (7). In the entire cohort of the HOLA study, 497 patients with MM (32.7%) underwent autologous stem-cell transplantation (ASCT); however, the proportion of patients submitted to ASCT varied among countries, ranging from 3% to 69%. The 497 patients who underwent ASCT had received induction chemotherapy predominantly based on thalidomide (151; 30.4%) and bortezomib (125; 25.2%) regimens. This is quite different when compared to countries like Canada, where in a recent study by Mian et al. (8), a total of 5,154 patients with MM were identified, among which 3,030 patients (58.8%) received an upfront ASCT and 2,124 (41.2%) did not. Bortezomib and lenalidomide were the most frequently used agents (>50%) in first- and second-line treatment, respectively, in both the ASCT and non-ASCT cohorts. In Colombia, Abello et al. (9) reported on the outcomes of 890 patients with MM from a real-world registry. Most patients in this group received bortezomib and thalidomide-based therapies with a 65% response rate for CyBorD (cyclophosphamide, bortezomib, and dexamethasone) and 79% for VTD (bortezomib, thalidomide, and dexamethasone), which is in contrast with 78.1-84.3% and 85-94% reported in other series treated with similar regimens (10-12).
Коефіцієнти Чебишева в моделюванні хвильового процесу методом нормальних мод
Authors: Залевська О. В. , Пуха Г. С. , Варава І. А. , Коваль О. В. , Пироговська Т. В. , Мусієнко А. П.
Published: December 2024

Розглянуто спосіб урахування часового параметра в тривимірному методі нормальних мод, який застосовується при розробці програмного забезпечення моделювання поширення гідроакустичного поля. Запропоновано перехід від класичного врахування часу до дискретного та нав-паки. Введення часової координати розширює можливості досліджен-ня та моделювання хвильових рівнянь. У динамічній системі випромінювач-приймач вага впливу на систему кожної моди є різною. Вплив нормальної хвилі на систему протягом певного періоду часу забезпечується поліноміальними коефіцієнтами Чебишева. Під час статистичного аналізу отриманих даних було розглянуто інтерполяції даних за допомогою лінійної, показникової, квадратичної і логарифмічної функцій. Установлено, що квадратична й експоненціальна функції мають однакові значення параметрів адекватності моделі та точності апроксимації. Запропоновано надалі апроксимувати результуючий ряд квадратичною функцією, яка зменшує обрахунки та навантаження на обчислювальну техніку.
Автоматизація вимірювань швидкості хімічного травлення тонких плівок
Authors: Іваницький В. П. , Рубіш В. М. , Тарнай А. А. , Чичура І. І. , Рубіш В. В. , Далекорей А. В. , Мешко Р. О. , Рябощук М. М. , Цигика В. В.
Published: December 2024

Проаналізовано особливості застосування інтерференційного методу для контролю товщини тонких плівок і вимірювань їхньої швидкості травлення. Розроблено оптичну структурну схему інтерференційного методу, яка є оптимальною для автоматичного вимірювання швид-кості травлення тонких плівок. Як елементи всього оптичного тракту схеми рекомендовано застосовувати оптичні волокна. Експеримен-тально досліджено закономірності змін інтерференційної картини на тонких плівках As2S3 під час їхнього хімічного травлення у водному розчині карбонату натрію. Проведено оцінку абсолютної похибки автоматичних вимірювань швидкості травлення, яка не перевищує ± 0,5 нм/с. Показано, що запропоновані підходи придатні для проектування пристроїв автоматичного контролю процесів хімічного травлення різних речовин.
Використання візуальної аналітики для підтримки прийняття рішень у військовій сфері
Authors: Бойченко А. В.
Published: December 2024

Розглянуто особливості задачі візуалізації інформації і візуальної аналітики у військових системах підтримки прийняття рішень. Сформовано вимоги до інструментів візуалізації інформації та візуальної аналітики для військових систем підтримки прийняття управлінських рішень. Наведено приклади візуалізації даних бойової обстановки.
Applying Contextual Teaching Strategies to Boost Learning Interest in Religious Education at SMP Muhammadiyah Mayangan, Probolinggo
Authors: Afifi Ahmad Fuad , Andriana Andriana
Published: December 2024

The Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) approach integrates academic material with students’ real-world experiences, encouraging them to apply their knowledge in daily life. CTL fosters natural learning through active student participation in projects rather than traditional teacher-centered instruction. This approach emphasizes students as active learners, enhancing their engagement and understanding. Learning interest, defined as a stable tendency to engage with specific activities, plays a vital role in shaping students’ academic attitudes. Educators play a crucial role in nurturing this interest. This study explores three key aspects of CTL in Islamic religious education at Muhammadiyah Mayangan Middle School, Probolinggo: planning, implementation, and evaluation. Data was gathered through field research methods, including interviews, observations, and documentation, supported by primary and secondary sources. Findings reveal that lesson planning incorporates CTL strategies to create structured and engaging lessons. The implementation of CTL includes seven components: constructivism, questioning, discovery, modeling, learning communities, reflection, and authentic assessment, all aimed at fostering meaningful learning experiences. Evaluation methods extend beyond written tests to include active classroom participation, such as expressing opinions, answering questions, and participating in quizzes. The results highlight the effectiveness of CTL strategies in increasing student interest and engagement in Islamic religious education.
Assessment Design and Analysis of Arabic Reading Skills Instructional Materials
Authors: Zakkiyah Maulia Yasminah , Fidyahwati Nurriya Maghfirah , Ma'suq Ahmad Tarajjil , Anggraini Novita
Published: December 2024

Instructional materials play a vital role in learning, with assessment design being crucial for evaluating learning outcomes. This article focuses on the assessment design of reading skills instructional materials through test instruments and their analysis using surveys. The study employs a qualitative literature review approach, utilizing documentation study techniques for data collection and enhanced diligence in analysis. Test instruments are essential for evaluating students' abilities, hinging on validity, reliability, practicality, discrimination, and objectivity. Language tests vary based on test-taking methods, answer formats, and assessment methods while reading skills encompass mechanical, comprehension, and extensive aspects. The criteria for test instruments include reliability, validity, practicality, discrimination, and objectivity, with design steps involving goal setting, material selection, question development, difficulty level adjustment, testing, evaluation, and result utilization. Survey-based analysis evaluates content, presentation, language, readability, graphics, and production, considering relevance, sufficiency, accuracy, proportionality, readability, and graphic quality. Well-designed instruments and materials can significantly enhance Arabic reading skills.
Guidance for Designing Effective Arabic Reading Teaching Materials
Authors: Nurhibbulwalidan Nurhibbulwalidain , Fitri Chusna Nazilatul , Salsabila Arini , Karomah Wasiatul , Haris Abdul
Published: December 2024

This study aims to describe how to design teaching materials that effectively support the learning of Arabic reading skills. This research uses a qualitative approach with a library research method. Data collection involves searching for sources from various references such as books, magazines, journals, literature, and existing research that can be deemed appropriate sources for the study. The data is described and elaborated based on several expert opinions. The data analysis technique used is content analysis. The benefit of this writing is to provide readers with insights into the guidelines for designing Arabic reading teaching materials. The research results indicate the necessity of designing effective qira'ah teaching materials. Consequently, students can easily understand the content of Arabic texts, grasp the material being taught, improve their reading skills, and efficiently complete the questions given after using Arabic teaching materials with the qira'ah method.
Psychological prerequisites for the origin of violence in intimate-personal relations (based on the results of a focus group discussion with young people at Kaluga State University named after K. E. Tsiolkovsky)
Authors: Sabitova Irina
Published: December 2024

Introduction. Violence in intimate-personal relations is a serious social problem affecting millions of people around the world. Understanding its causes is crucial for developing effective measures for its prevention and elimination. The present research is aimed at studying the social ideas of student youth about the motives for entering into relations, about the causes of violence in intimate-personal relations. Research Methods and Results. The focus group discussion made it possible to identify the leading needs that motivate young people to enter into intimate-personal relations and social orientations reflecting views related to future family formation. The results showed that the identified needs (for support, fear of loneliness and desire to be “like everyone else”) and social norms aimed at material enrichment and career promotion are psychological prerequisites for the origin of violence in intimate-personal relations.
Application of legal psychology in risk prevention mechanism of digital society
Authors: Zhang Boge
Published: December 2024

The study of legal psychology can actively promote the legal adjustments of traditional social relationships, which is already reflected in the current legislation in China. Provisions regarding the mental health of citizens can be found in various written laws and legal articles. For example, the Criminal Law clearly distinguishes the criminal responsibility of mentally ill patients, while the Administrative Penalty Law has special provisions regarding the cognitive status of intellectually disabled individuals. In terms of judicial practice, in response to the increase in juvenile delinquency issues in recent years, the Supreme People's Court and the Supreme People's Procuratorate have issued multiple judicial interpretations to provide case guidance. In the rapidly developing era of informatization, facing the emergence of a digital society such as the "metaverse", it is crucial to exploit the future research emphasis of legal psychology.