bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pemeriksaan total kolesterol pada sampel serum darah dengan menggunakan metode fotometrik di Balai Besar Laboratorium Kesehatan Makassar
Authors: Rais Evi Erviani , Aziz Isna Rasdianah , Surdianah Sitti
Published: May 2024

Kolesterol adalah salah satu jenis lemak yang ditemukan di dalam sel-sel tubuh manusia dan hewan. Akumulasi kolesterol berbahaya dapat memicu terjadinya penyakit kardiovaskular penyebab kematian seperti penyakit jantung dan stroke. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui faktor risiko penyakit kardiovaskular berdasarkan parameter total kolesterol, HDL, LDL dan trigliserida pada pasien di Balai Besar Laboratorium Kesehatan (BBLK) Makassar. Penelitian ini dilakukan di BBLK Makassar dengan tahapan penelitian meliputi pengambilan sampel darah, pembuatan serum darah serta analisis serum darah untuk 4 parameter (total kolesterol, HDL, LDL dan trigliserida) dengan metode fotometrik. Hasil yang diperoleh menunjukkan bahwa pasien yang menjadi sampel penelitian sebanyak 93 orang yang didominasi oleh perempuan (58%) dengan rentang usia tertinggi yaitu usia 51-60 tahun. Hasil pemeriksaan kolesterol dengan menggunakan 4 parameter pada sebagian besar pasien menunjukkan hasil yang normal yaitu kolesterol total sebanyak 69%, HDL sebanyak 72%, LDL sebanyak 89%, dan trigliserida sebanyak 57%. Meskipun hasil pemeriksaan pasien sebagian besar berada pada kategori normal, namun pemeriksaan tetap perlu dilakukan agar dapat membantu mengidentifikasi faktor risiko yang berhubungan dengan penyakit kardiovaskular dan salah satu metode pemeriksaan dengan akurasi dan sensitivitas yang tinggi yaitu dengan menggunakan metode fotometri.
Studi etnobotani tumbuhan obat di Kampung Adat Cireundeu Kota Cimahi Jawa Barat
Authors: Nurani Shifa , Cahyanto Tri
Published: May 2024

Tumbuhan berkhasiat obat merupakan tumbuhan yang biasa digunakan oleh masyarakat Indonesia secara turun temurun untuk mengobati berbagai masalah kesehatan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggali pengetahuan dan kearifan lokal masyarakat adat Cireundeu dalam memanfaatkan dan mengelola sumber daya tumbuhan sebagai tanaman obat. Tiga aspek utama yang dibahas pada penelitian ini adalah jenis-jenis tumbuhan obat yang biasa dimanfaatkan untuk pengobatan penyakit, bagian tumbuhan dan cara meracik tumbuhan obat, serta menganalisis sejauh mana pengetahuan masyarakat terkait tumbuhan berkhasiat obat. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif dengan metode kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Data diperoleh menggunakan metode wawancara secara mendalam dan survei eksploratif terhadap kehidupan masyarakat Kampung Adat Cireundeu. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat 32 jenis tanaman obat yang biasa dimanfaatkan oleh masyarakat Kampung Adat Cireundeu. Dari total spesies yang didapatkan, terdapat 20 suku. Suku terbanyak adalah suku Zingiberaceae sebanyak 4 jenis (12,5%) dan yang paling rendah adalah salah satunya berasal dari suku Acanthaceae (3,12%). Bagian tumbuhan yang paling sering digunakan sebagai obat oleh masyarakat Kampung Adat Cireundeu adalah daun (61,5%) dan yang paling sedikit salah satunya adalah biji (2,56%). Sebanyak 93,3% responden di Kampung Adat Cirendeu mengetahui potensi tumbuhan berkhasiat obat dan sebanyak 93,3% telah memanfaatkan sebagai obat dan mampu meraciknya sendiri.
Iconic image clusters: Significance, structure, and analysis
Authors: Müller Michael R.
Published: May 2024

This paper explores the phenomenon of iconic image clusters and presents a method for analyzing them. It specifically focuses on compiling individual images into extensive image clusters, such as weblogs, photo series, or image galleries. The analytical interest in this topic is based on the assumption that the compilation and presentation of images are independent means of expression and presentation in visual media. Iconic image clusters can emphasize thematic aspects, highlight contrasts, create styles, or provide visual evidence. In other words, iconic image clusters reflect several communicative possibilities that arise from the technical reproducibility of images. Iconic image clusters belong to the subclass of contemporary hypertext / hyperimage phenomena in media theory and are manifestations of the human ability to generate meaning through relations of similarity and difference in communication theory. This article addresses how iconic image clusters can be analyzed validly. It discusses the communicative structure and functioning of such clusters and proposes a procedure for their analysis. The proposed method is illustrated with examples, including a photographic weblog.
Mechanical and Thermal Behavior of Semiconducting Cadmium Oxide at High-Pressure
Authors: Bioud N. , Benchiheub N.
Published: May 2024

The effect of high pressures on the mechanical and thermal properties up to phase transition pressure for cubic rock-salt cadmium oxide (CdO) semiconducting compound is presented in this research. The calculations are based on the equation of state (EOS) parameters measured at ambient conditions reported in the literature. The approach used here was previously applied successfully for other materials. Our study shows that the parameters reflect the rigidity of the semiconductor and the melting temperature increases with increasing pressure, while some other parameters decrease gradually for our material of interest. A comparative analysis of some quantities for CdO compound under high pressure was done. Similar behaviors were observed in the literature for particular materials with particular structures. Furthermore, we calculated both the fracture toughness and the fracture surface energy, which are at around 1.23 MPa.m1/2 and 5.14 J.m-2, respectively.
Effects of Brand Awareness, Brand Association, Perceived Quality, and Brand Loyalty on Overall Brand Equity in Sport. A Case Study of an Amateur Football Sports Club
Authors: Bańbuła Joanna
Published: May 2024

The primary objective of this research endeavor outlined in the thesis was to evaluate the impact of the individual dimensions of Customer-Based Brand Equity (CBBE) – brand awareness, brand association, perceived quality and brand loyalty – on the overall brand capital of the researched amateur football club Talent Warszawa. The author sought to discern which among the individual dimensions of CBBE exerted the most significant influence on fostering the overall brand capital of the club under examination. A questionnaire was distributed amongst the constituents of Talent Warszawa, including players, parents and guardians, players’ families, and supporters of amateur football. The survey garnered responses from a total of 102 stakeholders affiliated with the club. The reliability of the measurement scale was validated through Cronbach’s Alpha analysis.

The findings of the study evince a positive correlation among all variables under scrutiny, encompassing brand awareness, brand association, perceived quality, brand loyalty, and the overarching construct of CBBE. Notably, perceived quality emerged as the factor showing the highest positive correlation (0.88), thus indicating the most robust positive association with CBBE. However, despite the observed positive relationship, brand awareness manifested the lowest correlation with the overall consumer-based brand equity (0.70), relative to the other investigated factors.

Using the insights from this study, amateur sports clubs can strategically manage brand elements to foster brand equity, emphasizing the importance of brand awareness as an initial step in building a positive brand image and fostering fan engagement and loyalty. Overall, the findings provide valuable insights into effective brand management strategies for amateur sports clubs to enhance their brand equity and foster enduring relationships with fans.
A Teacher Competence Model and Measurement Based on Smart Education
Authors: Yuan Jia , Suwandej Niyom , Khan Muhammad Shahid
Published: May 2024

Objective: This study mainly explores the impact of professional identity and digital literacy on the teacher ability of normal school graduates in the context of smart education and its impact channels and mechanisms.
 
Theoretical Framework: Based on the research objectives and research hypotheses, we constructed a comprehensive conceptual model to understand the impact, impact pathways and mechanisms of professional identity and digital literacy on teacher competency of normal college students
 
Method: The research uses a method that combines theoretical analysis and empirical investigation and combines positive psychology and teachers' professional development stage theory. This study established a competency structure model suitable for measuring normal college students. It used scale tools such as the College Students' Professional Identity Scale and the College Students' Learning Engagement Scale and used statistical methods such as structural equation modeling (SEM) and multiple regression to analyze the questionnaires.
 
Results and Discussion: Examine the impact of professional identity and learning investment on teacher competency of normal college students, analyze the size of the influencing factors, measure the current competency level of normal college graduate teachers, analyze existing problems, and propose improvement strategies, thereby exploring the transformation of teacher education under the background of smart education basic logic and realistic path.
 
Research Implications: The sample size and representativeness of this study are limited to one local undergraduate normal university. Therefore, there are still many shortcomings in this study, which need to be further deepened and improved in future research.
 
Originality/Value: This study explores the relationship between teacher competence and digital literacy, professional identity, learning engagement, and learning efficacy among teacher trainees, and examines the mediating role of learning engagement and learning efficacy in the relationship between professional identity and learning. This is beneficial for us to gain a deeper understanding of the formation of teacher competence among teacher trainees in the context of smart education
Innovation and Family Business in the Digital Age: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Muñoz Segundo Victor Olivares , Castillo María Soledad Rodríguez , Chumpitaz Angela Giovana Maza , Mostacero Segundo Edwin Cieza , Bazán María Isabel Flores
Published: May 2024

Objective: Identify the factors, characteristics, strengths, challenges, and opportunities that are required in family businesses (FB) to face innovation in the digital age.
 
Theoretical Framework: Reviewed information on the development of family businesses in the digital age and the needs for innovation.
 
Method: An exploratory study was carried out, for the analysis and selection of information, the PRISMA method and hermeneutics were used; In addition, publications from the last five years (2019-2023) from repositories such as Web of Science, Scopus, ScienceDirect, among others, were included. Likewise, the review of 55 scientific articles has been systematized using MS Excel software.
 
Results and discussion: The factors were trends, consumer preferences, increasing competition, internal competencies and business model knowledge. Characteristics highlighted were transgenerational entrepreneurship, values and new forms of digital integration at kinship and genealogy level. Strengths were the ethical attitude, trust, identification and involvement of family management.   Challenges were the digitalization of companies, the use of ICT, unlocking the conservative mentality and the defamiliarization of the company.
 
Research Implications: It demonstrates the need to include FBs in the economic theory for study, as well as the consideration of practical specificities for their sustainable development.
 
Originality/value: This study contributes to the literature to proceed with the innovation of a family business in the digital age, considering factors, characteristics, strengths, challenges and opportunities within an innovation ecosystem.
Socio-Eco-Religio-Cultural Approaches in Addressing Environmental Damage: An Interpretative Analysis Based on The Quran and Hadith
Authors: Rahman  , Alwi Zulfahmi , Ilyas  , Mujahid  , Darussamin Zikri , Syafii Achmad Ghozali
Published: May 2024

Purpose: This article discusses the ecological verses that have been interpreted in efforts to maintain the existence of environmental conservation. Ecology is a discipline that explores the symbiotic mutualism between nature and living organisms. The Quran uses several terms related to ecology, such as living environment (al-bi'ah), the entire universe (al-'alamīn), the sky or cosmos (al-samā'), earth (al-arḍ), human beings (al-insān), fauna (al-an'ām or dābbah), flora (al-nabāt or al-harth), water (mā'), air (al-rīḥ), sun (al-shams), moon (al-qamar), stars (al-burūj), and mountains (jabal).
 
Methods: This research is essential due to recent environmental crises leading to various natural disasters. This is a qualitative study employing a literature review approach. This paper emphasises that maintaining the existence of environmental conservation is vital for the natural balance and future generations as it is part of Islamic teachings.
 
Result and Discussion: Therefore, verses concerning the existence of environmental conservation need to be actualised. The results of this research can provide input for policymakers on the importance of consistently promoting the preservation of the environment as commanded by the Quran, such as maintaining a clean environment, keeping nature in balance, preserving ecological equilibrium, reforestation for greener nature, and making land productive.
 
Research implications: The findings suggest potential opportunities for agrarian reform to aid in protecting and preserving ecosystems, ensuring that they remain viable and beneficial for future generations.
 
Originality/value: This paper offers valuable perspectives on Islamic eco-culture as a potential solution to environmental degradation, drawing from the teachings of the Quran and Hadith. It explores the commendable efforts of Muslim communities to conserve the environment, guided by these two key sources of Islamic teachings. This narrative aims to offer constructive ideas and empower active participation, emphasizing the shared responsibility of both the community and government in ensuring that environmental issues receive the due attention they deserve.
Legitimacy of Community Justice. A Look From the Aymara Communities of Peru
Authors: Incacutipa-Limachi Duverly Joao , Puma-Llanqui Javier Santos , Zevallos-Yana Julio Fitzgerald , Rodríguez-Limachi Omar Moisés , Velasquez-Sagua Héctor Luciano , Incacutipa-Limachi Fredy Leunam , Mantari-Condemayta Manuel Augusto , Aragón-Cruz Walker Ernesto
Published: May 2024

Objective: The objective is to identify the designation of communal authorities in the form of election, its organizational structure, its attributions, roles, functions and legitimacy in the community. Finally, to explain the prevailing norms, forms of conflict resolution within the framework of the administration of communal justice, considering as a source the cultural patterns as a mechanism of access to justice.
 
Results: The study is carried out in the district of Chucuito, Puno, Peru, where the ancestral social political organization persists and the administration of justice is based on its cultural practice, especially rooted in the ancestral historical legacy. In the article, an analysis is made regarding the scope and limitations of the administration of community justice.
 
Method: The method used is ethnographic-qualitative. In the procedural aspect, it was carried out through the analysis of the Communal Minutes Book, where the cases dealt with in the communal assemblies are recorded. Observation guides and in-depth interviews were used as research instruments. The field work was carried out following a program of visits coordinated with the communal authorities for a period of one year.
 
Conclusions: The ancestral practices of justice administration are in force in the Aymara communities practiced by the families of the community and authorities, mainly Lieutenant Governors, based on custom, ancestral traditions and the legitimacy attributed to them by the community population, and they seek to lay the foundations for the understanding and incorporation to the official state justice spheres.
Does turbinoplasty increase emergency department visits for epistaxis following endoscopic sinus surgery?
Authors: Alharbi Abdulmajeed , Alharthi Rayan , Hanbazazah Kamal , Alsarraj Mazin , Alrasheed Abdulaziz , Aloulah Mohammad , Aldousary Surayie , Alroqi Ahmad , Alromaih Saud , Alsaleh Saad
Published: May 2024

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate whether turbinoplasty increases the frequency of emergency room visits due to epistaxis following endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS).
Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study. Patients who underwent primary or revision ESS for chronic rhinosinusitis between January' 2015 and December' 2021 at the tertiary Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery Center, Saudi Arabia, were included. Appropriate regression models were utilized.
Results: The incidence of epistaxis among the study population was 36/1,395 (2.9%). Of them, 29/36 (80.6%) underwent turbinoplasty. There was a statistically significant association between gender (p-value < 0.001) and the performance of turbinoplasty with the development of epistaxis post-operatively (p-value = 0.04).
Conclusion: This study established a direct connection between turbinoplasty and heightened postoperative epistaxis risk after ESS. It emphasized the importance of investigating specific turbinoplasty hemostatic techniques, as these variations could impact complication rates.
Type-2 diabetes prevalence and severity of Parkinson's disease at a tertiary hospital
Authors: Alzahrani Mahmoud , Almutairi Marshad , Alsiary Khulood , Alshehrie Sharifah , Aljabri Hind , Alsaiari Turki , Aghashami Afnan , Al-zahrani Nabil , Badahdah Abdullah , Alomri Amal
Published: May 2024

Objective: To study the prevalence of type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in patients diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD) and determine the impact of managing T2DM on the severity of PD symptoms.
Methods: A retrospective cohort review was carried out at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guards-Health Affairs (KAMC-NGHA) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from February to September 2023. The study included all PD patients who were admitted to KAMC-NGHA. The participants were divided into two groups: those with diabetes mellitus (DM) and those without DM. In the diabetes group, the patients were further classified as controlled and uncontrolled diabetes based on glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C) levels, specifically targeting a threshold of 7.0%.
Results: Of the 225 total PD patients, 145 (64.4%) had diabetes, while 80 (35.6%) did not. According to the Hoehn and Yahr (H&Y) scale, stage 5 PD was prevalent in both the diabetic and non-diabetic groups. When comparing controlled and uncontrolled diabetic patients, a statistically significant difference in the severity of PD was found (p = 0.029).
Conclusion: The study showed a significant extent of T2DM among PD patients. Moreover, an obvious difference in the severity of PD was spotted in individuals with diabetes, especially when comparing controlled and uncontrolled DM.
Wzmacnianie wschodniej flanki NATO w kontekście rosyjsko-ukraińskiego konfliktu zbrojnego
Authors:   Szkoła Doktorska Uniwersytetu Komisji Edukacji Narodowej Krakowie, Trojanowska Dominika
Published: May 2024

The 2014 crisis in Ukraine showed that the security environment in Central‑East Europe can no longer be perceived as stable and without threats. This situation has become a test for the entire North Atlantic Alliance, which must develop a comprehensive and long‑term strategy towards the Russian Federation, based on unity, deterrence and resilience. The full‑scale conflict in Ukraine, which began in February 2022, led to a decisive NATO response in the form of the expansion of forces in the eastern part of the Alliance. Building solid forces capable of defense and deterrence is to become one of the elements of a broader strategy towards Russia. The main purpose of the article is to trace the activities of the North Atlantic Alliance in the area of strengthening the credibility and real capabilities on its eastern flank. We are talking primarily about the deployment of troops and equipment, the strengthening of missile defense and the launch of defense plans for NATO’s eastern flank. The article will also include part of conclusions that summarize the text as a whole.
Wpływ rosyjsko-ukraińskiej wojny na euroatlantyckie bezpieczeństwo
Authors: Sukach Alina
Published: May 2024

Russia’s unannounced war against Ukraine has significantly changed the picture of the world and caused tectonic changes in the perception of security, as well as corresponding changes in the mechanisms of ensuring it, responding to and solving crises of various origins. The purpose of this article is to assess the impact of the Russian-Ukrainian war on the international security system and outline the future security architecture. The article discusses changes in the inter- national security environment during the war in Ukraine. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine surprised all countries in the world and initiated changes in the existing geopolitical system. More structurally, it shattered the entire security architecture patiently built on the continent over many decades, including international commitments agreed over the last 30 years. With the invasion of Ukraine, negotiations with Russia on the Euro‑Atlantic security order are now obsolete. NATO and the EU should prepare for further Russian provocations and pos- sible escalation outside of Ukraine. First of all, EU and NATO countries need to realize that they have long been part of the Russian war: in the Russian military mentality, modern wars are no longer formally declared. The established international order will change exhaustively and for a long time. The degree of readiness of the West and China to make economic and political compromises will depend on how the balance of power develops in individual regions and sectors of the economy. The key condition for this process is not an atmosphere of no change, but rather the absence of a military threat.
Krążownik ciężki – problemy klasyfikacyjne. Część 2: Okręty o klasyfikacji spornej
Authors:   Uniwersytet Komisji Edukacji Narodowej w Krakowie, Jastrzębski Jarosław
Published: May 2024

This article is the second in a series of six texts devoted to classification problems in the group of artillery ships such as heavy cruisers. In the first one, we dealt with the genesis of the heavy cruiser and formulated its definition, necessary for making reliable scientific analyzes. In this section, we confronted this definition with ships with a disputed classification. The following will discuss the fleets of this class of ships from all ten countries that have them, and their global characteristics. Of the 26 ships with a disputed classification in terms of their potential assignment to the category of heavy cruisers, 16 ships should be granted this status, and 10 ships should not, for various reasons. The main disqualifying factors were: the outdated layout of the main artillery towers (Blücher, Effingham, Frobisher, Hawkins, Raleigh, Vindictive), too few main artillery guns (Frobisher, Krasnyj Kavkaz, Hawkins, Vindictive), too small caliber of the main artillery (Effingham, Vindictive), too large caliber of the main artillery (Admiral Scheer, Admiral Graf Spee, Blücher, Lützow). As for the disputed heavy cruisers, which we have maintained in this study on the basis of substantive criteria, the only factor raised against the legitimacy of such a step was the possession of the main armament in the form of guns with a caliber not exceeding 200 mm, as all the other conditions for belonging to this class of ships have been met. The issue of caliber, however, is firmly anchored in naval armaments limitation treaties, in which a total of 6 of the world’s largest maritime powers participated (Great Britain, the United States, Japan, France, Italy and Germany), which together have the overwhelming majority of the world’s naval fleet in general and heavy cruisers in particular. In this situation, the arguments in favor of increasing its minimum limit from 156 to 201 mm should be assessed as insufficient. As a result, we recog- nize that the units discussed in this paper: Almirante Brown, Aoba, Ashigara, Furutaka, Haguro, Kaganovič, Kako, Kalinin, Kinugasa, Kirov, Maksim Gor’kij, Molotov, Myōkō, Nachi, Veinticinco de Mayo and Vorošilov belong to the heavy cruiser class.
Microscopic Characteristics as Preliminary Identification of Some Toxin Producing Fungi from Bakery Food Samples
Authors:   Davangere University, B Ramalingappa
Published: May 2024

Bakery food products, including bread, pastries, and cakes, are susceptible to fungal contamination. The presence of fungi in these products can affect their quality, shelf life, and safety.
Translation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the Revised Hearing Handicap Inventory Screening Tool into Asante-Twi
Authors:   University Of Ottawa, Collins Akotey Sesi
Published: May 2024

In line with the WHO recommendations for promoting global action for equitable access to ear and hearing care, this study aimed to translate and adapt the Revised Hearing Handicap Inventory Screening Tool (RHHI-S) into the Asante-Twi language.
Reconstruction Techniques for Head and Neck Cancer Surgery in Free Flap versus Pedicle Flap
Authors: Reza-UL-Haq KM
Published: May 2024

Head and neck cancer resection often requires reconstruction to address functional impairments and disfigurement. Microvascular free flaps have become the preferred method, offering diverse tissue options.
Leadership Trends in Rhinology Fellowship Directors
Authors:   Emory University School Of Medicine, Mehta Mitesh P
Published: May 2024

Otolaryngology Fellowship Directors (FDs) have a significant educational impact on future leaders in the field. This study aims to describe the demographic and professional backgrounds of rhinology FDs.
UNDERSTANDING SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP UNDER THE JOB CREATION LAW: A LEGAL HERMENEUTICS PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Yusuf Muhammad Arham
Published: May 2024

The issue of tender offers has gained prominence due to several high-profile cases involving the takeover of public companies, which have led to significant losses for shareholders, particularly public shareholders. The regulatory framework governing takeovers and tender offers is primarily established by Law No. 8 of 1995 concerning the Capital Market and Government Regulation No. 27 of 1998. The enactment of Law No. 21 of 2011 concerning the Financial Services Authority (OJK) in 2011 marked a significant shift in regulatory oversight, transferring authority over macroeconomic matters, including takeovers and tender offers, from Bank Indonesia to OJK. A notable example is the 2020 takeover of PT Garudafood Putra Putri Jaya Tbk. of PT Mulia Boga Raya Tbk. This study seeks to analyze the regulatory arrangements for tender offers in Indonesia and evaluate the impact of such takeovers on the public companies involved. The research employs normative legal research methodologies with a statutory approach, utilizing both primary and secondary legal materials.
Desmitificando la escritura en inglés como L2
Authors: Arboleda Argemiro
Published: May 2024

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A Study of Speech Acts Used in Baby Songs
Authors: Ahmed Amal Sabah
Published: May 2024

Speech act theory is one the most important theories in linguistics in general and pragmatics in particular. The first part of the research is concerned with the theoretical background of speech acts while the second part is concerned with data analysis and conclusions then the references used in this research.
       The current study deals with the theory of speech acts that has been proposed by Austin and developed by Searle. The study focuses on the use of speech acts through baby songs. It is an Analysis of macro and auxiliary speech acts which is presented by van djik.In this study, six famous baby songs are utilized to be the data of analysis and finally Grice maxims are tackled in this study.
Russian and Arabic documentary tradition: syntactic aspect
Authors: Al- Anbagi Shaymaa Thamer Hasan
Published: May 2024

The object of the study is documents of business correspondence in Russian-Arabic official communication; the subject of the study is the syntactic features of Russian and Arabic business documents, the similarities and differences between Russian and Arabic syntax in business communication. Syntactic organization is very important for business writing; it serves as the final stage of its structure. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the identification of universal and culturally determined features of the syntactic structure in relation to Russian and Arabic-language business writing. Among the universal elements are the use of sentences that convey the non-personal nature of communication, indirect expression of imperativeness (using forms of the subjunctive mood, interrogative sentences), introductory words with the semantics of politeness. Original syntactic constructions can be used to achieve a similar communicative effect. The research was carried out on the basis of methods of analysis, synthesis, observation, description. Methods of component analysis, interpretation and classification, a system-structural method, and elements of a functional approach were used. As a result of the study, it was noted that the differences in the syntactic structure of Russian- and Arabic-language business letters are culturally and historically determined. The specifics of Arabic business syntax were influenced by increased requirements for the expression of politeness in society (indication of the regalia of the addressee), the predominance of the collective over the personal in culture, the origin of the official business style from the artistic, and not from the colloquial (long sentences). It is concluded that it is necessary to take into account cultural and historical factors both in the process of constructing business letters and in the process of their mutual translation. Among the important techniques of Russian-Arabic translation are combining sentences and increasing content
Metaphorical models of the concept of "Longing" in the idiostyle of A. P. Platonov
Authors: Lyan Ilan' , Anisova Anna Aleksandrovna
Published: May 2024

The article is devoted to the identification and analysis of conceptual metaphors that are involved in the implementation of the concept of "Longing" in the works of A. P. Platonov. The subject of the study is the metaphorical models of the concept under study. At the present stage of linguistic science, metaphors are presented as complex phenomena that are not only a fact of language, but reflect the mechanisms of human consciousness and ideas about the world. Conceptual metaphors are considered as a special tool of human cognition, having a culturally archetypal nature. The mechanisms of perception lie in the subconscious of a person, at the level of which there are units of the mental level – concepts represented to a greater extent by conceptual (cognitive) metaphors. Metaphorical models are one of the components of a concept and can be identified with the "signs of the concept that form its structure". The work is carried out in line with the cognitive campaign in linguistics, based on the research of conceptual metaphor. The following methods were used: continuous sampling, descriptive, contextual, modeling. The scientific novelty of the research consists in identifying metaphorical models of the concept of "Longing" in the discourse of A. P. Platonov. As a result of the study, 6 cognitive models of metaphors were identified: "Localization", "Living being", "Substance", "Object", "Organ", "Receptacle". These models represent the idea of the concept of "Longing" as an entity that has a location inside a person, more often it is the heart of a person. This entity is represented as a living being or object. At the same time, if longing is a living being, then a person cannot control it, but can only hide from it, and if longing appears as an object, then a person can manipulate it. Also, longing is thought of as a kind of container that can absorb a person.
Optimization and Testing of DC Electromagnetic Pump for Liquid Metal Space Use
Authors: Qiao Mengwen , Zhou Yixin , Liu Guilin , Deng Zhongshan , Sheng Lei , Wang Lei , Wang Qian , Liu Jing
Published: May 2024

Driving a liquid metal via an electromagnetic pump (EMP) is becoming increasingly important with its many emerging cutting-edge uses. The end losses associated with the EMP generally play a core role in dominating device performance. In this study, we explored the effects of electrode width, number of insulating strips, and pump width on the end loss through theoretical analysis and numerical simulations. The optimization results indicate that reducing electrode width would improve EMP performance. Adding insulation strips enhances the magnitude and uniformity of effective current density but raises hydraulic losses. A smaller pump width achieves a stronger static head, while a larger pump width outputs a higher flow rate. Furthermore, 3D printing technology was employed for rapid integrated processing of the pump body. Detailed performance evaluations and reliability tests were carried out on the EMP. With the design optimized so as to minimize the end losses, an EMP for space experiments has been successfully developed, which will eventually be flown on the China’s space station. Overall, the feasibility of fast, low-cost manufacturing of high-reliability, compact EMP with the assistance of numerical simulation and 3D printing technology was demonstrated. It provides an alternative option for driving metallic fluid for various future space needs.
FEATURES OF DEVELOPMENT OF BANKING ACTIVITIES IN EU COUNTRIES
Authors:   Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman, Onopriienko Yurii
Published: May 2024

The article analyzes the peculiarity of the development of banking activity in EU countries as one of the elements of financial stability in the conditions of harmonization and joint regulation. In the article is shown impact of digital transformation, modern strategies and banking business models on the need to adapt the banking sector to new conditions. The leading role of the banking sector in stimulating long-term financing is determined, as the bank-ing sector affects the economic and social development of European countries. The banking sector is one of the factors supporting the economic growth of European countries and the EU in general. The types of banks are disclosed, where a significant role is assigned to the new wave of their development –digital banks. The place and role of state banks and development institutions, investment banks is revealed, special attention is paid to digital banks, which have significantly changed the banking industry. It was noted that the market of digital banks has a positive trend towards their growth in the EU. Emphasis is placed on the fact that technologies are changing the development of banking activity in European countries and the banking sec-tor. The trend of consolidation and concentration due to bank mergers and acquisitions is high-lighted, which is the most visible sign of this process. It is noted that the quality of banking services today has become one of the strategic changes in competition on the European mar-ket. The indicators of the development of the banking sector were analyzed, and their trends were determined, namely, the decrease in the number of banks, employees in credit organiza-tions, and the decrease in branches and subsidiaries of credit institutions in the EU. The author focused heavily on deposits in EU banks as a share of total bank assets, based on which an analysis of the dynamics of changes in the total volume of deposits in EU banks was carried out with further analysis of trend lines –using linear, logarithmic, polynomial and power func-tions. The author has forecasted deposits in EU banks according to the most likely scenario of the development of economic events, pessimistic and optimistic. It has been proven that trends have a gradual upward trend for the future
Institutional Factors as Precursors of Consortium Building Readiness among University Libraries in Southwestern Nigeria
Authors: Awujoola Olalekan Abiola , Abioye Abiola A
Published: May 2024

In many countries, especially developing ones like Nigeria, university libraries face tremendous challenges in meeting the needs of the ever-growing world of knowledge and information, particularly the demands of their users. These challenges result from diminishing budgets and the galloping cost of subscriptions to periodicals, purchasing materials, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools, and they have warranted the need for building consortia among university libraries as an approach to address the foregoing problems. University libraries must, therefore, be ready for consortium building by providing institutional factors within them. The study investigated institutional factors as precursors of consortium building readiness among university libraries in Southwestern Nigeria. It adopted the survey design of the correlational type. Total enumeration was used to sample all 643 library personnel in the 45 university libraries in Southwestern Nigeria. The library staff sampled possess at least a diploma or degree in Library and Information Science, even a PhD. There are 45 universities located in Southwestern Nigeria. 549 copies of the questionnaire were returned and used for the study, giving a response rate of 85.4 per cent. The self-constructed questionnaire and interview schedule validated and tested on 30 library personnel at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, were used for data collection. The data was analysed qualitatively and quantitatively using descriptive and inferential statistics, correlation, and regression analysis. Findings revealed that organisational culture (=3.20; std dev. =0.66) was the most prevalent institutional factor for consortium building. It was followed by ICT literacy skills (=3.18; std dev. =0.64), electricity (=3.16; std dev. =0.73), automation/digitisation (=3.09; std dev. =3.95), training (=2.91; std dev. =0.83), Internet connection (=2.90; std dev. =0.78), finance (=2.89; std dev. =0.81), and organisational policy (formal written document) (=2.79; std dev. =0.81). The findings also reveal that institutional factors altogether (r = .508; p<0.05) have a significant positive relationship with consortium building readiness among university libraries in Southwestern Nigeria. Institutional factors aid consortium building readiness among university libraries in Southwestern Nigeria. The study recommends that university libraries must provide institutional factors to show their readiness for consortium building.
Assessment of Prevalence of Information Disorders among Undergraduates of Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria
Authors: Eriemiokhale Kennedy , Sulyman Abdulakeen Sodeeq
Published: May 2024

Information disorder is becoming a scourge affecting the authenticity and integrity of information among the populace, particularly undergraduates. This study assessed the prevalence of information disorders among undergraduates of Kwara State University, Malete. The study adopted the descriptive survey design. The study population consisted of 25,277 Kwara State University undergraduate students in Malete. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select respondents from the population. The questionnaire was the instrument used to collect data. The study's findings revealed that lack of awareness of information disorders and the desire to be respected by colleagues were the major causes of information disorders among students. The prevalent information disorders among students were clickbaits, hoaxes, biases and imposter websites. Fake reviews, rumours, hoaxes, and propaganda were the highest information disorders rampant among students, and some of the strategies to reduce the prevalence of information disorders are identifying the sources of information and those that can be victimised by such information. The study concluded that information disorders are prevalent among the undergraduates of Kwara State University and recommends, among others, that the management of Kwara State University and other stakeholders should orientate undergraduates on information disorders and their challenges.
An Overview of Study of Foreigners in China during the 40 Years of Reforms Period (1978–2018)
Authors: Ouyang Meihe
Published: May 2024

This article examines the processes of Study of foreigners in China during the period from 1978 to 2018 historically and comparatively. The achievements of Study of foreigners in China during this time mainly manifested in four aspects, with four weaknesses present. The major characteristics of Study of foreigners in China are shown in the overall scale, degree education and the number of self-funded students. The review of the policy documents related to Study of foreigners in China during the 40 years especially help to better understand the development of Study of foreigners in China. The resulting conclusion of this study shows that it is necessary to upgrade the quality and efficiency of Study of foreigners in China for better competitiveness of Chinese education in the world.
The Formation of the Leading Role of Communist Ideology in the People’s Democratic Republic of Korea
Authors: Ma Yunpeng , Zhu Shisong , Chen Chunhong
Published: May 2024

The formation of the ideology and leadership role of the Korean Communist Party took place in the conditions of overcoming the negative influence of the Yoshida doctrine. Korean communists attributed the failure of both the Korean national liberation movement and the early communist movement to the influence of the Yoshida Doctrine. Bourgeois nationalists concentrated their efforts on searching for a “powerful power” that they could rely on in the struggle for independence. However, they did not consider the Korean people as a subject in this struggle. This fact determined the defeat of the bourgeois nationalist movement and contributed to the preservation of foreign domination. Korean communists waged an ideological struggle against the Yoshida Doctrine, striving for an ideological theory of self-determination. This became the source and foundation of the future “Juche ideology” – the basic principle of North Korean socialism associated with political independence and economic self-sufficiency. Only under the leadership of the working class and its political parties was it possible to formulate the correct strategies and tactics, carry out the armed struggle for independence in an organized manner, overcome the fragmentation and spontaneity of the struggle and achieve victory in the struggle for national independence. In the process of fighting for the complete elimination of the “Yoshida Doctrine” in their minds, the Korean communists, represented by Kim Il Sung, created their own political party and determined the main principle of the struggle: to consider the people as the main force of it. The creation of a political party and the determination of the status of the people as the main subject became the main and direct sources of the Korean “Juche ideology”.
Shell Mounds of the Dian Lake
Authors: Komissarov S. A. , Solovyev A. I.
Published: May 2024

This article provides data on the search and study of the finds obtained during archaeological excavations of shell mounds in the region of Dian Lake in Yunnan Province, China. These objects represent a common, but at the same time, quite specific category of archaeological sources containing important information about the material and spiritual life of the population that left them. From the considerable number of Yunnan køkkenmøddings, the ancient fortified settlement of Guchengcun attracted the most attention, during the excavations of which it was possible for the first time to reveal the direct sequence of the Pre-Dian and Early Dian stages, dating back to the period of 3500– 2500 years BC, which are characterized by a unique set of ceramic and bronze implements. These finds give us the opportunity to express preliminary considerations regarding the origin of the Dian culture and state. Some part of the ceramics is similar to the vessels of the local Neolithic culture of Baiyangcun, which had contacts with the Neolithic painted pottery of the Yellow River valley; another part of it, as well as jade half-rings and sea shells, indicating a connection with the coastal cultures of Eastern China. Bronze knives and daggers are probably related in origin to the population of Northern China and adjacent territories. The interaction of these factors formed the basis of the Dian culture, while the contacts with the northern peoples outlined a line of interaction, following which the “horseback culture” later penetrated into Yunnan, shaping the formation of the Dian state.
Beijing Mythological Stories about the Lady of the Bell Foundry
Authors: Starostina A. B.
Published: May 2024

In the second half of the nineteenth century at the latest, a legend emerged in Beijing about the sacrificial death of the founder's daughter during the casting of a large bell for the Bell Tower. It is similar to a group of medieval Chinese tales associated with the cults of patron deities of the crafts. These have their origins in tales from Western regions related to Eastern European stories of walled-up wives. In the case of the Beijing tradition, the religious tale is transformed into a secular legend with, at best, a tenuous connection to a local cult. The story of the casting of a bell for the Bell Tower persists in Beijing's oral tradition to this day. There are also a number of related stories told in other regions of China, as well as Korean tales that are genetically linked to it. The article examines both the structural and semantic features of several mythological stories about the making of a bell for the Bell Tower recorded by Chinese folklorists from the 1950s to the 1980s, alongside those of the first known English (1870s) and the first known Chinese (1930s) amateur recordings of the legend. It also traces the connection of these texts with similar narratives from other regions, as well as with the aforementioned medieval legends of patron deities of crafts, ancient beliefs in the efficacy of human sacrifice for metallurgical production characteristic of the Wu region, and Confucian notions of filial piety.
ALGORITHM FOR VERIFYING THE AUTHENTICITY OF ACTUATORS IN AUTOMATED PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS
Authors:   Tyumen State University, Tyumen, Russia, Lyubushkina D. N. , Olennikov A. A. ,   Tyumen State University, Tyumen, Russia, Zakharov , A. A. ,   Tyumen State University, Tyumen, Russia
Published: May 2024

The paper proposes an algorithm for verifying the authenticity of automated process control system actuators based on the HART standard, which can act as the main or additional measure of protection against threats to the integrity of the system. The principle of operation of the HART standard is considered, a theoretical algorithm is given, additional technical solutions that increase its reliability are considered, as well as scenarios of possible attacks.
ON THE APPLICABILITY OF A MARKOV VIRUS SPREAD MODEL TO E-MAIL GRAPHS
Authors:   Omsk State Technical University, Omsk, Russia, Magazev A. A. , Nikiforova A. Y.
Published: May 2024

Mathematical modeling of computer virus epidemics is the most important area of theoretical research in the field of information security. The objective of this paper is to analyze the applicability of the modified Reed-Frost model for epidemic analysis on real-life graphs. We compare the results calculated using the model with the results obtained during the simulation experiment with different epidemic parameters. As a result, the epidemic parameters, in which both methods are in good agreement with each other, have been identified.