bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENGEMBANGAN BENTUK PENYAJIAN TARI GAMBYONG MARI KANGEN OLEH BIMO WIJAYANTO DI KABUPATEN TULUNGAGUNG
Authors: Dyah Ayu Maharani  , Warih Handayaningrum
Published: August 2024

Tari Gambyong merupakan tarian Jawa Klasik yang berasal dari Surakarta yang digunakan sebagai tarian penyambut tamu. Seiring perkembangan zaman, tari gambyong juga mengalami perkembangan menjadi beberapa jenis tari gambyong yang penamaannya berdasarkan gending yang digunakan, salah satunya adalah tari Gambyong Mari Kangen yang menggunakan gending mari kangen dan pengembangannya dilakukan oleh Bimo Wijayanto. Penelitian ini dibuat untuk menjawab pertanyaan: 1) bagaimana pengembangan bentuk penyajian Tari Gambyong Mari Kangen Oleh Bimo Wijayanto di Kabupaten Tulungagung? 2) bagaimana tanggapan seniman tari daerah mengenai Tari Gambyong Mari Kangen? Dengan didukung oleh teori Pengembangan Edi Sedyawati dan teori Bentuk Pertunjukan Soedarsono yang dikombinasikan dengan teori Bentuk Penyajian Susetyo serta teori tanggapan Sardiman. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian deskriptif kualitatif dengan sumber data yang diperoleh dari observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi dari narasumber utama yaitu Bimo Wijayanto selaku koreografer yang mengembangkan tari Gambyong Mari Kangen di Kabupaten Tulungagung. Hasil penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa pengembangan yang dilakukan mencakup urutan penyajian yang dilakukan pengembangan terdapat pada urutan kedua yaitu beksan, gerak yang dipadukan dengan gerak kreasi, iringan ditambah dengan pola kendang tayub Tulungagung, waktu pertunjukan yang berdurasi singkat dan dipentaskan pada waktu pembukaan acara, tata rias korektif, tata busana sesuai kreativitas. Hasil penelitian berikutnya menunjukkan tanggapan positif dari beberapa seniman tari daerah mengenai eksistensi dari tari Gambyong Mari Kangen di Tulungagung, bahwa tarian ini masih sering ditampilkan dan diajarkan baik di sekolah maupun di sanggar.
Editorial
Authors: Nițulescu Virgil Ștefan
Published: August 2024

The ICOM General Conference, held in Prague, in August 2022, had the theme “The Power of Museums”. Indeed, museum specialists from all over the world proved their determination to give a boost to their activities, adopting a new definition for the museum. The new definition, adopted – with a large majority of the votes – after six years of debates, is a turning point in the history of museums, worldwide.
INFLUENCE ENVIRONNEMENTALE DE LA VILLE DE KINSHASA SUR LE COMPORTEMENT DES PARENTS DE LA COMMUNE DE NGALIEMA VIS-A-VIS DE LEURS JEUNES FILLES
Authors: SINGA Nathan IUNGBI , FIASOLUA Wafi WANSENDE , KOBESE David MWILU , BUJIKA Marie-Chantal KADIOMBO
Published: August 2024

This research relates to "environmental influence of the city of Kinshasa on the behavior of the parents of the commune of Ngaliema vis-à-vis their young girls" after having asked a good number of questions to a sample of at least 40 Parents of young girls in the town in the city of Kinshasa in relation to the environmental influence of the city of Kinshasa on their behavior towards their young daughters, the results found demonstrate that clearly that the city environment de Kinshasa has a very negative influence on making parents' decisions towards their young girls, which leads to the depravity of mores in a large number of young girls in the commune Ngaliema in the city of Kinshasa, whose details are in the development of this article.
FEMININE SENSIBILITY IN CHITRA BANERJEE DIVAKARUNI’S SISTER OF MY HEART
Authors: L.A Jhansy Anitha. , Saravanan K.
Published: August 2024

In Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s novel Sister of My Heart, the exploration of feminine sensibility through the lives of Anju and Sudha unveils a compelling narrative of resilience, struggle, and self-discovery in the face of societal pressures and male dominance in India. As the protagonists navigate the complexities of patriarchal society, their experiences shed light on the psychological impacts of entrenched gender norms and the challenges of carving out individual identities within a rigidly defined feminine role. Divakaruni skillfully contrasts Indian and American notions of feminism, delving into how cultural and sociological differences shape feminine sensibility and influence familial and marital relationships – underscoring the emotional toll wrought by societal, cultural, and psychological pressures on women. Through an examination of Anju and Sudha’s journeys, this research paper aims to delve deeper into the multifaceted nature of feminine roles and identities, offering insights into the intricate interplay between personal agency and external constraints in shaping women’s lived experiences.
DETERMINATION OF ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF SALAK PONDOH (Salacca zalacca Gaertnes Voss) SKIN USING DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) METHOD AS ACTIVE INGREDIENT OF FACE MASK PRODUCT
Authors: Rusdi Moh
Published: August 2024

Based on the results of phytochemical tests, salak pondoh skin (Salacca zalacca Gaertnes Voss) contains alkaloid, flavonoid, and saponin compounds. Secondary metabolites such as alkaloids, flavonoids, and saponins show pharmacological effects as antioxidant compounds. Testing secondary metabolites in salak pondoh skin extract is the first step to using salak pondoh skin as an active component in face masks. This study aims to determine the antioxidant activity of salak pondoh skin extract using the DPPH (2,2-difenil-1-pikrilhidrazil)  method and its application as an active ingredient in face mask formulations. Antioxidant activity test of salak skin ethanol extract using DPPH method by determining IC50 value. From the test results, the IC50 antioxidant activity was 51.498 mg/L. This means that salak skin has strong antioxidant activity to capture free radicals
Book Review - EUGENE M. AVRUTIN Racism in Modern Russia. From the Romanovs to Putin (London: Bloomsbury Academic, 2022), 161 pp.
Authors: MIRON MĂDĂLINA ,   Babeș-Bolyai University
Published: August 2024

Eugene M. Avrutin is an essayist and professor at the University of llinois. His book Racism in Modern Russia provides a chronological overview of racism and xenophobic manifestations that connect the Tsar period, the Soviet Union, and post-Soviet Russia under Vladimir Putin. The book is included in “Russian Shorts,” a collection of specialized publications on Russian historical and cultural studies. This volume traces a clear trajectory of racism in key periods of Russian history, especially in the post-Soviet period. The analysis is divided into four short and easily readable chapters.
The Spread of text communication Platforms and Their impact on the Adoption of Chat Abbreviations and Slang among University Students
Authors: Ahfeida Hamida Burawi ,   College of Science and Technology, Qminis -Libya, Ahfeida Nadia Burawi ,   College of Science and Technology, Qminis -Libya
Published: August 2024

The integration of text communication platforms into daily interactions has fundamentally reshaped language practices among university students. This study explores the prevalence, factors, and implications of chat abbreviations and slang adoption within higher education contexts. We collected data from a diverse sample of university students using a mixed-methods approach that combined qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys we find reveal a pervasive use of chat abbreviations ("LOL," "OMG") and slang terms ("lit," "AF") across various digital platforms, highlighting their role in facilitating efficient communication and social bonding. Factors influencing adoption include technological affordances, peer influence, and identity construction within digital communities. Educational implications suggest a need to balance digital literacy with formal language skillsemphasizing awareness of context-specific communication norms. Theoretical insights draw upon social shaping theory to elucidate the reciprocal relationship between digital technologies and linguistic practices. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of how text communication platforms shape language norms and social interactions among university students, urging further exploration into longitudinal trends and cross-cultural variations. Key words: Text communication, chat abbreviations-slang, university students.
Utilization of NIR photosensitive π-conjugated materials in sports using near infrared spectroscopy imaging: Real-time measurement of muscle oxygenation levels
Authors: Hu Haiguang , Zhou Na
Published: August 2024

The measurement of muscle oxygenation levels by near infrared spectroscopy imaging technology is hindered by light scattering and absorption in tissues. This leads to a limited measurement range and necessitates a significant amount of time for optical signal acquisition. Therefore, this article used photosensitive π-conjugated materials for measurement optimization in near infrared spectroscopy imaging technology. Firstly, photosensitive π-conjugated materials were applied to near infrared spectrometers for spectral measurements. Secondly, the elimination of uninformative variables and the ratio of regression coefficients to spectral residuals were used for wavelength screening. Subsequently, the spectral data was preprocessed, and principal component analysis was used for quantitative correction. Finally, the effectiveness of near infrared spectroscopy imaging technology optimized using photosensitive π-conjugated materials was verified through experiments. In terms of measurement range, the near infrared spectrometer optimized using photosensitive π-conjugated materials expanded the measurement range by 42.7%; in terms of optical signal acquisition time and measurement accuracy, the acquisition time of near infrared spectrometers optimized with photosensitive π-conjugated materials was shorter than that of near infrared spectrometers optimized without photosensitive π-conjugated materials. In terms of measurement accuracy, the near infrared spectrometer optimized using photosensitive π-conjugated materials had higher accuracy, both exceeding 98%. The use of photosensitive π-conjugated materials in near infrared spectral imaging analysis had good monitoring effects, and could quickly, accurately, and comprehensively measure muscle oxygenation levels, making it very suitable for application in sports.
The Door Ajar: Adilia Lopes and the Art of Approximation
Authors: Rothenberg Rachel
Published: August 2024

Abstract: A self-declared “pop-poetess,” Adília Lopes has gained recognition in recent years in both literary and pop-cultural spheres, publishing fifteen books since 1985, contributing constantly to Portuguese periodicals, and making frequent television appearances. Lopes is not only an influential contemporary poet, but a public figure whose pseudonym holds both the weight of her written work and the attributes of the persona that she has created in the public eye. Perhaps it is due to her extreme visibility in the media, her absolute candor—whether in writing poems that address her literary influences or revealing the details of her personal life on the latest permutation of reality television—that she is so often taken at face value. Much of the critical attention afforded her is aimed at her reliance upon satirical allusion, word games, and shock value, as the polemic nature of her poems often outshines their actual intentions. This paper seeks to demonstrate that Lopes should not be taken lightly, that despite the initial response that Lopes’s poems incite, a deliberate, ambitious voice emerges from the body of her work. Within the bounds of her poems, Adília Lopes lucidly defines her relationship to Portuguese and international literary continuities while presenting a meticulously formulated aesthetic in which instances of deferred resolution come to define a process of approximation that holds greater value than any anticipated conclusion.
Why Do Scholars Write Autobiographies? or: Exile as a "Comfortable" Metaphor
Authors: De Castro Rocha João Cezar
Published: August 2024

Abstract: In the past decade an increasing number of scholars have written autobiographies, notably in the field of literary criticism. Is it possible to identify a pattern to those works? How do contemporary scholars face the dilemma of autobiography as a genre? Such questions aim at discussing autobiography as a fictional genre. Therefore, to read an autobiography one must pay attention to the rhetorical frame chosen by the author.
Estilo e ficção autoral n' "Os Passos em Volta", de Herberto Helder
Authors: Oliveira Sílvia
Published: August 2024

Resumo: Os Passos em Volta de Herberto Helder, publicado pela primeira vez em 1963, é o único volume de contos numa obra predominantemente poética. Os contos deste volume têm sido sistematicamente interpretados biograficamente (estabelecendo uma unidade de autor textual e empírico); e funcionalmente (cumprindo estes textos em prosa a função de clarificar a poesia de Herberto). Através da releitura de três dos mais citados contos do volume, “Estilo,” “Teoria das Cores,” e “Poeta Obscuro,” discuto que a categoria do narrador nestes textos cria ficções de autor, em vez de reflectir uma entidade extratextual. O princípio estrutural d'Os Passos em Volta é a compulsão para a narrativa. O modo discursivo por excelência destes contos é o irónico. Eu sugiro que estes dois factores inviabilizam as estratégias de leitura monológicas atrás mencionadas.
First Encounter: the Christian-Hindu Confusion When the Portuguese Reached India
Authors: Murrin Michael
Published: August 2024

Abstract: It is well known that Vasco da Gama and the men in his fleet thought the Hindus they met in Calicut were Christians and so reported their opinions to D. Manuel on their return. Early historians tried to explain this mistake away, and Camões simply erased it. It is not so well known that the confusion was mutual, for the Hindus thought the Portuguese were Hindus. I try to explain why this massive confusion occurred and then draw some reflections from the event, including a discussion of Camoes’s very negative description of the temple outside Calicut where Gama and his associates worshipped.
Interview with François Laruelle, non-philosopher
Authors: Laruelle François , Gallet Bastien
Published: August 2024

Bastien Halle's conversation with François Laruelle is devoted to unfolding the main problems, principles, and ideas that non-philosophy, as a discipline that is specifically non-philosophical and not, in Laruelle's view, supra-philosophical, formulates and works with. Thus, the first and most important problem, idea, and principle of non-philosophy becomes the Real, understood as an irreducible residue that haunts philosophical thinking that claims totalization. Since the Real is discarded by philosophy itself as impossible to question, and invariably accompanying, Laruelle postulates the minimization of its presence and considers philosophy itself as the subject of non-philosophy, treating the latter as a «philosophical fiction», the «raw material» of non-philosophy. The Real itself regulates the general movement of thought as One, but a One that is not involved in being, but is one of the extreme terms of what Laruelle calls the unilateral duality: the situation of a one-sided relation between X and Y, where the latter is an absolutely independent One-in-One, and the former is a dependent term, aspiring to Y, derived from transcendence, a clone of the One. The One, on the other hand, is axiomatic and represents, in Laruelle's thought, a radical, radicalized immanence, the main operation (with) of which becomes the vision-in-One. This latter also characterizes the One as (not)-One (from a transcendental perspective), implying a relationship of dependence. According to Laruelle, the absolutely independent, Real as One undermines the self-sufficiency of philosophy insofar as it is «given-without-givenness» and in principle unavailable for issuing, where this «not» is actually the same transcendental clone indicating dependence on the One as radical immanence. This is why non-philosophy is thought of by Laruelle as a panoptic position that undermines the self-sufficiency, self-justification, and self-substantiation of any possible philosophy.
The Defeat of the Living
Authors: Sofronov Vladislav
Published: August 2024

The essay is an attempt to outline the different perspectives from which one can be philosophical about the phenomenon of despair today. Despite deliberately rejecting systematicity in principle, this essay relies on two main axes in understanding despair as a philosophical problem: one axis groups different approaches to the question of whether any definition of despair is possible. On the other axis we look for some (by no means all, of course) approaches to understanding despair that are revealed by history and philosophy. Based on these axes, the essay touches on such topics as: various types of despair, despair and despondency, religious and atheistic, rational and mystical reflection of despair, despair and defeat, social mechanisms of creating and overcoming despair, the unnoticed «pessimistic turn» of the mid-20th century and the role of thinkers of the Frankfurt School in creating and justifying this turn.
Сalculations of coverage area when designing a mobile communication network
Authors: Юркин Ю.В. , Маслова А.А.
Published: August 2024

В статье рассматривается методика расчета максимально допустимых потерь и зоны покрытия в сети наземной подвижной связи. Обосновывается ее применение при проектировании сетей мобильной связи с пакетной коммутацией на железнодорожном транспорте. Для выполнения вычислений на одном из этапов планирования сетей связи стандартов LTE-APro-R и 5G-R предлагается использовать приложение, созданное в среде Visual Studio.

The article deals with the methodology of calculating the maximum allowable losses and coverage area in the land mobile communication network. The article substantiates its use in the design of LTE-APro-R mobile communication network for the needs of railway transportation. To perform calculations at one of the stages of planning the LTE-APro-R and 5G-R communication networks, it is proposed to use an application created in the Visual Studio environment.
Cạnh tranh, quy mô và rủi ro của các ngân hàng thương mại Việt Nam
Authors: Hồ Thúy Ái  , Nguyễn Chí Đức
Published: August 2024

Nghiên cứu này phân tích tác động của cạnh tranh và quy mô hoạt động đến biến động lợi nhuận của các ngân hàng thương mại Việt Nam (NHTM). Dữ liệu quý trong thời gian từ quý 1 năm 2008 (Q1/2008) đến quý 4 năm 2019 (Q4/2019) được thu thập từ báo cáo tài chính của 17 ngân hàng niêm yết. Phương pháp hồi quy dữ liệu bảng được sử dụng để tiến hành ước lượng. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy, cạnh tranh càng tăng thì rủi ro mà các ngân hàng đối mặt càng cao nhưng quy mô hoạt động lại giúp các ngân hàng ổn định lợi nhuận, giảm thiểu rủi ro. Một phát hiện mới và quan trọng của nghiên cứu này là tác động của cạnh tranh lên rủi ro lại phụ thuộc vào chính quy mô hoạt động của các ngân hàng. Quy mô ngân hàng có vai trò xoa dịu ảnh hưởng của cạnh tranh lên biến động lợi nhuận của các ngân hàng. Từ kết quả này, nghiên cứu đưa ra một số gợi ý chính sách để cơ quan quản lý cạnh tranh của ngành ngân hàng có thể tham khảo, giúp ngành ngân hàng hoạt động ổn định và phát triển bền vững.
Phát triển tiền kỹ thuật số và ngân hàng số trong giai đoạn hiện nay
Authors: Lê Đình Hạc
Published: August 2024

Trong thời đại công nghiệp 4.0 đang phát triển như vũ bão hiện nay, công nghệ số được ứng dụng ngày càng rộng rãi vào nhiều lĩnh vực, đặc biệt là hoạt động tiền tệ, thanh toán, ngân hàng. Nhiều loại ví điện tử và các phương tiện thanh toán mới tương tự như tiền được ra đời, với các tên gọi như tiền điện tử, tiền kỹ thuật số, tiền ảo, tiền thuật toán hay tiền mật mã. Bên cạnh đó, các công nghệ ngân hàng số cũng ra đời, trở nên quen thuộc trên các trang thông tin, được nhắc đến khá nhiều trên các diễn đàn và đang ngày càng trở nên quen thuộc trong giao dịch tài chính hàng ngày của con người, nhất là giới trẻ. Nhìn chung, khác với một số công trình sử dụng các phương pháp nghiên cứu hiện đại liên quan đến toán, xác suất thống kê hay kinh tế lượng được ứng dụng trong lĩnh vực kinh tế học hay tài chính như Briggs (2019) và Dechboon, Kumam & Kumam (2019), bài viết sử dụng phương pháp nghiên cứu định tính truyền thống, đưa ra sự phân biệt cơ bản về những khái niệm, từ ngữ, giao dịch nói trên, khái quát sự phát triển của tiền kỹ thuật số, ngân hàng số trên thế giới và quá trình triển khai tại Việt Nam.
Mapping the Intersections: History, Religion, Culture, Governance and Economics in Taraba North Senatorial Zone, Nigeria
Authors: Ali Bello , Lawal Salihu
Published: August 2024

This paper offers a comprehensive analysis of the religious, socio-cultural, political, and economic intricacies within the Taraba North Senatorial Zone in Nigeria, with a particular focus on its diverse ethnic groups. The study utilizes a qualitative analysis approach, drawing insights from scholarly literature and interviews with community members. By identifying common themes across different ethnic groups, the paper aims to illuminate the factors shaping social cohesion, governance dynamics, and economic development in the zone. The findings highlight the rich tapestry of religious beliefs, cultural practices, and economic activities among the ethnic groups, showcasing the coexistence of Islam, Christianity, and indigenous spiritual practices. Governance structures range from theocratic models to decentralized councils of elders, reflecting the autonomy of each ethnic community. Economically, the zone exhibits a mix of traditional agriculture, artisanal crafts, and contemporary pursuits, illustrating the adaptive nature of these communities. The paper emphasizes on the importance of a comprehensive understanding of the socio-cultural, political, and economic dimensions in the Taraba North Senatorial Zone. It finally advocates for inclusive development strategies that respect cultural diversity and empower local communities.
PENDAMPINGAN MAHASISWA PROGRAM KAMPUS MENGAJAR DALAM RANGKA PENGUATAN LITERASI, NUMERASI, DAN ADAPTASI TEKNOLOGI DI SMK NEGERI 2 KAYUAGUNG
Authors: Firmansyah Firmansyah , Ali Mukti , Prasada Erisa Ardika
Published: August 2024

This community service activity is intended to: 1) improve students' ability to provide classroom assistance, 2) improve students' ability to develop students' literacy and numeracy, and 3) improve students' ability to adapt technology to students' learning and academic activities. The mentoring method is carried out through 4 stages, namely: 1) planning stage, 2) implementation stage, 3) evaluation and monitoring, and 4) reporting. The results of this mentoring activity have significantly improved students' abilities in: 1) providing classroom assistance, 2) developing student literacy and numeracy, and 3) adapting technology to student learning and academic activities. These indicators can be seen from the various activities that have been carried out by students in an effort to strengthen literacy, numeracy, and technology adaptation at SMK Negeri 2 Kayuagung.
AVANÇOS E RETROCESSOS DA LEGISLAÇÃO BRASILEIRA PARA A INSERÇÃO DAS POLÍTICAS DE GÊNERO NO AMBIENTE ESCOLAR
Authors: Ribeiro Barreto Marilia Gabriela
Published: August 2024

O presente artigo traz uma análise dos avanços e retrocessos da Legislação Brasileira para a inserção das políticas de gênero e sexualidade no ambiente escolar, motivada por observar a negligência dos direitos dos estudantes da educação básica no que se refere ao seu aprendizado nesse espaço. Muitas escolas têm recebido estudantes com questões importantes relacionadas ao gênero que não são discutidas em âmbito familiar e nos estabelecimentos de ensino. Desta forma, surge o questionamento que move este trabalho: quais são os avanços e retrocessos da legislação brasileira para a política de gênero na escola? Utilizamos como abordagem metodológica a pesquisa qualitativa com uma análise documental. Considera-se que muitas discussões ainda devem acontecer para que as leis e políticas de gênero possam realmente ser cumpridas e que os estudantes que passam por problemas que envolvam questões de gênero possam ter seus direitos garantidos.
Development and Evaluation of a Web-Based Resident Information Management System
Authors: Melendres Uriel M. , Aranda Karlo M.
Published: August 2024

The development of a Web-Based Resident Information Management System simplifies the process of storing and accessing information of residents compared to the traditional way of information management. Having this kind of system, the barangay could easily perform its duty to the public like planning and implementing different programs and granting other document requests like residence certificates and permits. The Rapid Application Development (RAD) model was utilized as a system development method since it emphasizes the quick design development cycle and high-quality outcomes. The system was undergone testing and evaluation using six ISO 25010 criteria. An average mean result of 3.48 for functional suitability, 3.62 for performance efficiency, 3.58 for compatibility, 3.42 for usability, 3.44 for reliability, and 3.51 for security shows that the developed system met the user requirements and is ready for implementation.  This will make it easier for the barangay to maintain residents’ records and provide hassle-free services.
Presentación. La imagen de la Segunda República española en el concierto internacional europeo
Authors: Herrerín López Ángel
Published: August 2024

El objeto de este dossier es acercarnos a la percepción de los gobiernos de nuestro entorno sobre la evolución de la II República española a través de los informes diplomáticos enviados por el personal destacado en nuestro país
As contribuições do debate sobre desenvolvimento e dependência na América Latina
Authors: Pompermayer Marina
Published: August 2024

The present text aims to discuss the contributions of dependency theories to the critique of the capitalist economic system and to Latin American social thought, by rescuing and distinguishing the two main strands: Marxist Dependency Theory (MDT) and the Theory of Associated Development by Fernando Henrique Cardoso and Enzo Faletto. Firstly, the emergence of dependency theories will be historically contextualized, as well as the debates surrounding them. Next, the Marxist approach to dependency and that of associated development will be contrasted. Finally, it will be possible to highlight the contributions and limitations of these strands in thinking about the condition of Latin American dependency.
atipicidade - e outros aspectos - da importação de sementes de cannabis sativa para fins terapêuticos no Brasil
Authors: Aglantzakis Ingrid , Morais da Silveira João Luiz , Furtado de Macedo Castro Alexandre
Published: August 2024

A cannabis sativa é uma planta capaz de gerar substâncias entorpecentes. Entretanto, possui ativos que propiciam o tratamento de diversas doenças, sendo inclusive chancelada no âmbito medicinal pela Agência Nacional de Vigilância de Saúde (ANVISA). Apesar da autorização para o tratamento, o remédio possui custo elevado, motivo pelo qual indivíduos vêm buscando salvo-conduto para a importação de sementes, unicamente para produção medicamentosa, pelo Poder Judiciário. Nesse contexto, o Superior Tribunal de Justiça, além de reconhecer a admissibilidade de habeas corpus para a demanda, considerou inexistente a tipicidade da conduta, seja formal, seja material. Diante de tal cenário, pretende-se estabelecer uma análise a partir do entendimento da doutrina e das mais recentes jurisprudências acerca da importação de sementes de cannabis sativa para fins terapêuticos. Utilizando-se a pesquisa de jurisprudência e doutrinária, chegou-se à conclusão de que as decisões das Cortes Superiores devem prevalecer diante da inércia legislativa acerca da matéria.
Entrevista com Francisco Rezek, ex-ministro do Supremo Tribunal Federal
Authors: Rezek Francisco , Morato de Andrade Otávio , Duarte Francis
Published: August 2024

Francisco Rezek nasceu em Cristina, no sul de Minas Gerais, a 18 de janeiro de 1944, numa família originária da província de Baalbek, no Líbano. Graduou-se pela Faculdade de Direito da UFMG (FDUFMG), tendo sido o orador da turma de 1966, e obteve o doutoramento pela Sorbonne, Paris, em 1970. Foi professor da FDUFMG, da Universidade de Brasília e do Instituto Rio Branco. Procurador da República do primeiro concurso, em 1972, era já Subprocurador-Geral quando foi nomeado ministro do Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) em 1983, aos 39 anos de idade. Em 1990, pediu exoneração da magistratura para assumir o Ministério das Relações Exteriores, voltando a ser indicado para o STF em 1992.  Até hoje, foi o único ministro com dois ingressos na Suprema Corte. Após a aposentadoria do STF, em 1997, foi eleito pelas Nações Unidas para um mandato de juiz da Corte Internacional de Justiça, permanecendo na Haia até 2006. Desde seu retorno atua na advocacia consultiva em São Paulo. Nesta entrevista, Rezek rememora seus tempos na Vetusta, destaca marcos de sua notável trajetória como servidor público e compartilha reflexões sobre direito e justiça no Brasil e no mundo.
The Workings of the Human Voice: Common Pathologies and Holistic Approaches to Vocal Health
Authors: Chan Karly
Published: August 2024

The human voice is produced by an intricate web of structures. Through understanding vocal anatomy and physiology and exploring singer and clinician perspectives, this paper will review common vocal pathologies, evaluate problems that can prevent a singer from being able to perform, and consider possible treatment options. This review will consider different factors that impact vocal fitness and the production of the human voice, including breathing, posture, and emotional well-being. Pathologies that will be covered include those of the voice resonators, larynx, vocal cords, and respiratory tract. By considering multiple perspectives and vocal care habits, it could help readers understand how different sounds are produced and what common problems can affect the workings of the human voice. This paper also aims to provide a holistic approach to vocal health, as opposed to a strictly mechanical method, taking into account various resources, while still analyzing current research on treatments for these pathologies.
The Impact of Decreasing Dataset Sizes on Frozen Layer Transfer Learning
Authors: Zheng Michael
Published: August 2024

Transfer learning is a machine learning training method where a model trained for one task gets trained a second time for another task that is usually related yet different from the original task. Applying transfer learning during machine learning training helps to decrease the training time and computational resources needed, as the model has already been pretrained when it was trained for the first task. Transfer learning also helps to compensate for problems like underfitting that might occur when a machine learning model is being trained on a small dataset. This study aims to identify correlations between the effectiveness of transfer learning, specifically frozen layer transfer learning, and the amount of data provided. We accomplish this by applying transfer learning to a machine learning model and feeding it gradually decreasing amounts of data from a data set and observing the model accuracy. We observe that as the amount of provided data decreases, frozen layer transfer learning becomes increasingly less effective.
Examining How Region and Individual Competency Affect Team Performance in Artistic Gymnastics Using RStudio
Authors: Xiao Yuhan (Jennifer)
Published: August 2024

Artistic gymnastics has been widely known for the amount of uncertainty involved in competitions, such as falls on the balance beam. However, there might be factors consistently contributing to team competition results. Previous research on gymnastics primarily focused on individual physical fitness, sports medicine, or educational aspects and were mostly qualitative investigations. This study collects NCAA women’s artistic gymnastics data from the Road To National database and employs RStudio modeling to analyze how regional background and individual strength play a role in college gymnastics team competitions. Both pre-pandemic and post-pandemic seasons are taken into consideration. Contrary to common assumptions, our results suggest that average team score varies from region to region, and the average of top three scores from each team have a significant impact on its performance, while variance between top scoring individuals cannot predict team performance. These differences can be possibly attributed to local financial situations and Olympic-level gymnasts’ participation, offering potential directions for further research on artistic gymnastics and team sports.
A Review of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
Authors: Xiong Thomas
Published: August 2024

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as apical ballooning syndrome, stress cardiomyopathy, and, more commonly, broken heart syndrome, is a temporary heart condition that occurs when an individual experiences sudden extreme emotion that rapidly weakens the left ventricle. This article aims to provide a general overview of takotsubo cardiomyopathy and discuss its history, stressors, clinical and underlying symptoms, populations at risk, clinical studies, and potential treatments. Although rare, these factors are essential to understand, as the effects of Takotsubo could devastate patients’ health. By learning about the mechanisms of Takotsubo, effective treatment plans could be implemented quicker and improve prognosis. This article presents that Takotsubo contains many similar qualities to heart attacks, and some treatment options could be considered for both diseases. It is challenging to prevent Takotsubo through medication since the cases are mostly acute and unpredictable. However, treating maladies that often come with Takotsubo could lessen the effects on the patient.
Music as a Language: Assessing the Extent to Which Active Music Therapy Promotes Socialization Development for Children Under 12 with Down Syndrome
Authors: Zhang Xinzhi (Abby)
Published: August 2024

The number of children in western countries diagnosed with Down syndrome (DS), a disease caused by chromosomal abnormalities, is still increasing. The resulting delayed cognitive development also leads to deficits in social functioning in children under 12. Active music therapy (MT), as a natural intervention to achieve therapeutic functions through improvisation, performance, and singing, has been proven to promote the socialization development of children with DS. To get a better idea of the extent of the promotion and exactly what aspects it has improved, I conducted literature reviews and interviews with a music therapist. The results suggest that active MT can stimulate the socialization development of children under 12 with DS in three aspects: language skills, social-emotional development, and prosocial behavior. Although the improvement effect of active MT is better than that of passive MT, it requires the client to have a basis of music theory, that is, it requires higher requirements on the client, so the treatment method should be selected according to the severity of the client’s DS or a combination of the two. Hence, future research could be aimed at finding the simplest interventions with sufficient client engagement and verifying the continuation of the effect of active MT.
The Impacts of Different Types of Exercises on Caregivers Stress Levels for persons with Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: Sun Lydia
Published: August 2024

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is the most common type of Dementia, affecting over 55 million individuals. This type of disease is caused by the abnormal chemical changes causing toxic taus to detach from microtubules and attach to other taus, forming tangles in the brain. Leading to form tangles inside neurons, disturbing the synaptic communication between these individual neurons.
Unnecessary Use of CRISPR in Medical Situations: Effects on Ethics, the Future, and the Environment
Authors: Nguyen Isabella Kim
Published: August 2024

Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR) has recently been used in situations that are considered unnecessary or not immediately life-threatening. An example of this situation are CRISPR babies, which have caused a great deal of discussion and uncertainty around this technology. This development puts the public at risk of data and statistics that have not been fully developed or researched despite many experts’ urgency on making such technology widespread. This phenomenon may also bring the possibility of overpopulation as a result of a great increase in the quality of life.
Examining the Runtime of NLTK and Tensorflow Algorithms for a Chatbot Based on intents.json Length
Authors: Hariharaprasad Rishi
Published: August 2024

Today, over 1.4 billion users worldwide are using chatbots. The chatbots that we use today are made by large companies with funding. People who want to create chatbots using their own system have issues compiling neural networks. Currently, the most popular module to use in Python for pre-made machine modules is TensorFlow. This research paper also utilizes NLTK for neural networks; although it is not the industry standard, it is suitable for academic purposes. I created a chatbot that provides health assistance to the disabled, and I observed a huge issue with epochs and how long it takes to train models. I wanted my system to be dynamic, but to be dynamic you would have to retrain each new tag in the intents.json file, and this takes a long time based on the byte size of your addition. Thus, I wanted to find out if the relationship between byte size and training length was linear or exponential. The purpose of this work is to find whether the runtime is linear or exponential, but also to find more efficient ways to train epochs based on byte size. The least squares regression line ended up being ŷ = 914.90212X1291.32081; the relationship between byte size and training runtime is linear, and thus, after calculating, it has an O(N) runtime. In this study, we sought to answer the question “what is the relationship between intents.json length and the tensorflow/nltk epoch runtime?” to find ways to maximize the efficiency of chatbot algorithms based on different usage. Hypotheses tested were all 1000 epochs, as large intents.json files take incredibly long to run after certain byte sizes. The present information is expanded upon in a forthcoming research paper.
Robinhood’s Retail Investing App: Investor Psychology and Financial Markets
Authors: Li Zheyu (Jasper)
Published: August 2024

The pandemic has seen a dramatic rise in retail investing, with millions of individuals worldwide downloading trading apps such as Robinhood. Such trading apps have provided unprecedented access to commission-free investing for all, regardless of investing experience and financial literacy. This creates an ethical dilemma: while a moral society should provide universal access to opportunities for wealth accumulation, easy access to investing has the potential to do great harm to novice investors. The GameStop frenzy of 2021 is a prime example of the damaging effects of risky investing decisions, both on individual novice investors and on financial markets overall. In its November 2021 Financial Stability Report, the U.S. Federal Reserve specifically called out the dangers of social media-driven investing and speculation by retail investors, citing the hazards of market volatility for financial stability. This research will examine the history of retail investing, the societal factors and existing inequities that have led to the rise of retail investing, and the impact of retail investing on investor psychology and decision-making. The research finds that retail investing encourages herd behavior and impulsive decision-making, and leads to more attention-induced trading and negative returns. Retail investing also amplifies both positive and negative market movements. This research will then describe possible solutions to these challenges, to ensure stable and secure financial markets, wise financial decision-making on the part of individual investors, socially responsible and responsive trading apps, and ethical access to trading for all investors.
OVERVIEW OF THE ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL MODELS FOR THE LEFT VENTRICLE SIMULATIONS
Authors: Milićević Bogdan , Filipović Nenad
Published: August 2024

Electrophysiological models play a crucial role in understanding the complex dynamics of the heart, particularly the left ventricle. These models provide insights into the mechanisms underlying cardiac function and are essential for developing treatments for cardiac diseases. This paper presents an overview of various electrophysiological models used for simulating the left ventricle, including the van der Pol oscillator, the FitzHugh-Nagumo model, the Luo-Rudy model, and the O’Hara-Rudy model. By exploring the historical development, applications, and future directions of these models, this paper aims to highlight their significance and potential in advancing cardiac research and clinical practice.
GROWTH OF THE SUBURBAN AREAS DUE TO THE UNFAVORABLE CONDITIONS IN THE CITY - CASE STUDY THE CITY OF BIJELJINA
Authors: Đurić Dijana , Đurić Neđo
Published: August 2024

This research includes several aspects of relocation of people from urban to suburban and rural areas. Those include the growth of population in the city which leads to massive construction, increased number of vehicles, converting of green areas to residential, one floor houses to multi floor buildings, etc. All mentioned led to the increase of temperature in city itself and made Bijeljina a heat island. The analyzed parameters in this research were number of inhabitants, land use of the area and thermal comfort for the period of 19 years (2005–2023) for the summer period when the temperatures are the highest. Obtained results show the three directions of suburban growth, and allocation of the population to the neighboring settlements. All three directions record intense growth of the population in its areas, with also the increase of business facilities, while still the agriculture being the dominant as the population income in most of the settlements.
Novel use of a stent retriever as a distal filler protection device for prevention of secondary embolization
Authors: Iijima Shohei , Imaoka Yukihiro , Iihoshi Satoshi , Kohyama Shinya
Published: August 2024

Distal embolus due to mechanical thrombectomy is a frequent complication and directly results in a poor prognosis. Therefore, it is important to decrease distal embolus as much as possible in mechanical thrombectomy. EmboTrap III may be useful as a filter to prevent distal embolus in patients with a large volume of thrombus. Here, we report the results of one suggestive case and we also provide experimental data from a vessel model. The patient was a 78-year-old female who was admitted to hospital as an emergency case with chief complaints including dysarthria and left hemiplegia, including facial paralysis. She was diagnosed as large vessel occlusion-acute ischemic stroke with right tandem lesions by workup and underwent mechanical thrombectomy. A large volume of secondary thrombus due to flow stasis was assumed based around the occlusion site, and worsening of neurological symptoms was a concern due to distal embolus caused by recanalization of the cervical internal carotid artery. The SEIMLESS technique was performed under distal protection using EmboTrap III. There was no distal embolus or deterioration of neurological symptoms, and a good prognosis was achieved. This outcome suggests that PTA under distal protection using EmboTrap III may be useful for prevention of distal embolus.
ALARA principles in practice: reduced frame and pulse rates for middle meningeal artery embolization
Authors: Wali Arvin R. , Sindewald Ryan W. , Brandel Michael G. , Pathuri Sarath , Hirshman Brian R. , Bravo Javier A. , Steinberg Jeffrey A. , Pannell Jeffrey S. , Khalessi Alexander , Santiago-Dieppa David R.
Published: August 2024

Objective: As the prevalence of neuroendovascular interventions increases, it is critical to mitigate unnecessary radiation for patients, providers, and health care staff. Our group previously demonstrated reduced radiation dose and exposure during diagnostic angiography by reducing the default pulse and frame rates. We applied the same technique for basic neuroendovascular interventions.Methods: We performed a retrospective review of prospectively acquired data after implementing a quality improvement protocol in which pulse rate and frame rate were reduced from 15 p/s to 7.5 p/s and 7.5 f/s to 4.0 f/s respectively. We studied consecutive, unilateral middle meningeal artery embolizations treated with particles. Total radiation dose, radiation per angiographic run, total radiation exposure, and exposure per run were calculated. Multivariable log-linear regression was performed to account for patient body mass index (BMI), number of angiographic runs, and number of vessels catheterized.Results: A total of 20 consecutive, unilateral middle meningeal artery embolizations were retrospectively analyzed. The radiation reduction protocol was associated with a 39.2% decrease in the total radiation dose and a 37.1% decrease in radiation dose per run. The protocol was associated with a 41.6% decrease in the total radiation exposure and a 39.5% decrease in exposure per run.Conclusions: Radiation reduction protocols can be readily applied to neuroendovascular interventions without increasing overall fluoroscopy time and reduce radiation dose and exposure by 39.2% and 41.6% respectively. We strongly encourage all interventionalists to be cognizant of pulse rate and frame rate when performing routine interventions.
Passive accumulation of alkaloids in non-toxic frogs challenges paradigms of the origins of acquired chemical defenses
Authors: Tarvin Rebecca D , Coleman Jeffrey L , Donoso David A , Betancourth-Cundar Mileidy , López-Hervas Karem , Gleason Kimberly S , Sanders J Ryan , Smith Jacqueline M , Ron Santiago R , Santos Juan C , Sedio Brian E , Cannatella David C , Fitch Richard
Published: August 2024

Understanding the origins of novel, complex phenotypes is a major goal in evolutionary biology. Poison frogs of the family Dendrobatidae have evolved the novel ability to acquire alkaloids from their diet for chemical defense at least three times. However, taxon sampling for alkaloids has been biased towards colorful species, without similar attention paid to inconspicuous ones that are often assumed to be undefended. As a result, our understanding of how chemical defense evolved in this group is incomplete. Here we provide new data showing that, in contrast to previous studies, species from each undefended poison frog clade have measurable yet low amounts of alkaloids. We confirm that undefended dendrobatids regularly consume mites and ants, which are known sources of alkaloids. Further, we confirm the presence of alkaloids in two putatively non-toxic frogs from other families. Our data suggest the existence of a phenotypic intermediate between toxin consumption and sequestration—passive accumulation—that differs from active sequestration in that it involves no derived forms of transport and storage mechanisms yet results in low levels of toxin accumulation. We discuss the concept of passive accumulation and its potential role in the origin of chemical defenses in poison frogs and other toxin-sequestering organisms.