bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Das Epos der Maschine. Tendenzen der Literatur im digitalen Zeitalter
Authors: Krstanović Andjelka
Published: September 2022

‘Das Epos der Maschine’ is a multimedia work by Urs Schreiber that was published in 1998. In the work, the relationship between literature and technology is addressed in two ways. On the one hand, digital technology is tested as a new medium in the production of literature. On the other hand, the work is an epic about the reach of man who tries to uncover the mysteries of his existence with the help of technology. In this article, ‘Das Epos der Maschine’ is analyzed in terms of authorship, the nature of the text and the function of the recipient. The aim is to use this hypertext to examine which tendencies the above‑mentioned trio of aspects display when addressing new technology.
Deutschlernen durch bewegliche Bilder? Zum Einsatz audiovisueller Medien im Sekundarbereich II in der Slowakei aus der Perspektive der Lehrenden
Authors: Kováčová Michaela , Jurková Veronika
Published: September 2022

Movies are an essential part of our media reception. They have been used as a tool for learning foreign languages from the very beginning, but this trend has been growing in recent years. This quantitative study explores the attitudes of teachers from secondary schools in Slovakia to the use of audio-visual media as teaching material, and surveys how they apply AV material in German language lessons. A total 109 teachers participated in the survey, conducted in 2018–2020. The findings indicate that mostly short audio-visual formats, primarily educational videos, are integrated into German lessons at secondary schools, and that teachers usually apply tasks that are familiar from reading and listening activities. Creative interpretative methods are not given enough space.
Hemicrania continua and Temporomandibular Disorders Co-Presentation. Case Report
Authors: Cervantes-Chavarría Andrés , Rojas-Guzmán Rebeca
Published: September 2022

Hemicrania continua is an uncommon headache disorder that requires complete response to indomethacin for its diagnosis, that becomes on most of the cases chronic pain resilient to treatment. On the other hand, temporomandibular pain is very common on the general population and happens to be undiagnosed most of the time when headache or migraines are happening at the same time. In this case we aim to highlight the importance of treating all concomitant diagnosis for a better long-term prognosis. In this paper, a case of a 51-year-old male with chronic resilient facial pain is presented. The patient described right sided facial pain with six years of evolution that started with no triggers. The pain was described as constant bilateral pressure being worse on the right side, located on the temples, masseteric and preauricular areas; with an intensity of 6 on a scale of 0 to 10. It is accompanied by episodes of paroxysmal pulsating hemifacial pain with autonomic symptoms (rhinorrhea, conjunctival injections and lacrimation). The pain during exacerbations was located on the right periorbital and hemifacial area and with an intensity of 10 on a scale of 0 to 10, lasting a few minutes to more than 2 hours. After the clinical examination and pain history, the patient was given the diagnosis of hemicrania continua and masticatory myofascial pain.  He was started on Indomethacin 25mg twice a day and started on temporomandibular therapy (self-care, jaw exercises, motivation and advice for stress management). Three months after the first evaluation the patient reported total resolution of his symptoms. The main goal of this article is to highlight that the presence of temporomandibular disorders is common in patients with headaches, for which it is necessary to carry out a comprehensive approach for both entities, which include the therapies for treating axis I diagnosis and behavioral management for axis II, this including most of the time a multidisciplinary human centered approach.
Estudio comparativo de la actividad física, sedentarismo y autoconcepto físico entre adolescentes chilenos con y sin necesidades educativas especiales
Authors: Soler Noemi Salvador , Arriagada Hernández Carlos Roberto
Published: September 2022

El objetivo del estudio fue comparar el nivel de actividad física (NAF), sedentarismo y autoconcepto físico en escolares de ambos géneros que presentan y no presentan Necesidades Educativas Especiales Transitorias (NEET) de la región de la Araucanía (Chile). La investigación tiene un enfoque cuantitativo con un diseño no experimental, corte transversal y un alcance descriptivo comparativo. Se evaluaron 43 adolescentes entre 15-17 años de edad de la región de la Araucanía, con y sin NEET. Se aplicó el cuestionario internacional de actividad física (IPAQ), el cuestionario de autoconcepto físico (CAF) y el cuestionario de actividad sedentaria del adolescente (ASAQ). Los principales resultados mostraron que con respecto al NAF la mayoría de los escolares sin NEET se situaron en el nivel medio mientras que aquellos con NEET se situaron en el nivel bajo con diferencias significativas entre ellos. En relación con el sedentarismo, ambos grupos mostraron un comportamiento altamente sedentario sin diferencias significativas y con un de promedio 3415 minutos. Para el autoconcepto físico, comparativamente no se observaron diferencias significativas. Se concluye que, si bien los adolescentes con NEET mostraron un autoconcepto físico y comportamiento sedentario similar a los adolescentes sin NEET, sus niveles de actividad física fueron significativamente menores por lo que el rol del profesor de Educación Física puede ser fundamental en la modificación de los hábitos de actividad física y deporte en los adolescentes con NEET, así como en la organización de una mayor oferta de instancias deportivas o físicas inclusivas.
Types and clinical presentation of damaging behaviour - feather pecking and cannibalism in birds
Authors: Nikolov S. , Kanakov D.
Published: September 2022

Behavioural disorders, including feather pecking and cannibalism, are a common problem in both domestic and wild birds. The consequences of this behaviour on welfare of birds incur serious economic losses. Pecking behaviour in birds is either normal or injurious. The type of normal pecking behaviour includes non-aggressive feather pecking – allopreening and autopreening. Aggressive feather pecking aimed at maintenance and establishment of hierarchy in the flock is not associated to feathering damage. Injurious pecking causes damage of individual feathers and of feathering as a whole. Two clinical presentations of feather pecking are known in birds. The gentle feather pecking causes minimum damage; it is further divided into normal and stereotyped with bouts; it could however evolve into severe feather pecking manifested with severe pecking, pulling and removal, even consumption of feathers of the victim, which experiences pain. Severe feather pecking results in bleeding from feather follicle, deterioration of plumage and appearance of denuded areas on victim’s body. Prolonged feather pecking leads to tissue damage and consequently, cannibalism. The nume­rous clinical presentations of the latter include pecking of the back, abdomen, neck and wings. Vent pecking and abdominal pecking incur important losses especially during egg-laying. In young birds, pulling and pecking of toes of legs is encountered. All forms of cannibalistic pecking increase morta­lity rates in birds. Transition of various pecking types from one into another could be seen, while the difference between gentle, severe feather pecking and cannibalism is not always distinct.
Optimization of the rehabilitation of reproductive and sexual functions in women with ovarian dysfunctions
Authors:   Ukrainian Scientific and Practical Center for Endocrine Surgery, Transplantation of Endocrine Organs and Tissues of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, Kyiv, Semeniuk L.M.
Published: September 2022

The article discusses topical issues of rehabilitation of the reproductive and sexual functions of women with ovarian dysfunction. The importance of cervical mucus from the position of a marker of fertility of the menstrual cycle has been shown. The effectiveness of the use of the herbal preparation Kamavit® – forte in women with reduced sexual desire at the stage of pregravid preparation is shown. Key words: reproductive function, female sexual dysfunction, cervical mucus.
The clinical course of pregnancy and labors at the women operated concerning neoplasms of ovaries
Authors:   Sumy State University Medical University, MES of Ukraine,, Boyko A.V. ,   Shupyk National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education MH of Ukraine, Kyiv
Published: September 2022

The objective: to study features of course of pregnancy and labors at the women operated concerning neoplasms of ovaries. Materials and methods. 90 pregnant women with neoplasms of ovaries were surveyed. All pregnant women were divided into 3 studied groups: 1 group – 30 women with neoplasms of ovaries by which surgical treatment is executed in various durations of gestation; The 2nd group – the 30 women with neoplasms of ovaries by which surgical treatment is executed during Cesarean section; The 3rd group – 30 women with neoplasms of ovaries by which surgical treatment is executed in various terms after spontaneous labors. Also 30 women with normally proceeding pregnancy without neoplasms of the ovaries, made control group were surveyed. Results. The risk of development of premature births was higher when performing a surgical intervention in ІІІ in comparison with ІІ gestation trimester (the relation of chances 10.7; 96% confidential interval 1.36–83.49); when performing operation by any access after 24 weeks of a gestation (the relation of chances 4.18; 94% confidential interval 0.95–18.49); when performing operation by laparotomny in comparison with laparoscopic access (the relation of chances 7.7; 96% confidential interval 1.99–30.81), and also in the presence of symptoms of accompanying placental dysfunction (the relation of chances 17.6; 96% confidential interval 3.31–92.11). Conclusion. The received results needs to be considered when developing tactics of conducting pregnancy and labors at women with neoplasms of ovaries. Key words: neoplasms of ovaries, pregnancy, labors.
Introduction to Mathematical Analysis I - 3rd Edition
Authors:   Portland State University, Lafferriere Beatriz , Lafferriere Gerardo ,   Portland State University, Nguyen Mau ,   Portland State University
Published: September 2022

Our goal in this set of lecture notes is to provide students with a strong foundation in mathematical analysis. Such a foundation is crucial for future study of deeper topics of analysis. Students should be familiar with most of the concepts presented here after completing the calculus sequence. However, these concepts will be reinforced through rigorous proofs.
Recommissioning methodology for the evaluation of airport air conditioning systems
Authors: da Costa Wilson Silva , Duailibe Monteiro Paulo Roberto , Fortes Márcio Zamboti , Colombini Angelo Cesar , de Oliveira Cíntia Machado
Published: September 2022

The commissioning processes of new buildings, existing buildings and continuous commissioning have been important tools to identify low performance and high energy consumption problems, contributing to its solutions, energy conservation and the research of more efficient systems. Considering the important participation of air conditioning systems in the energy consumption of buildings, this article presents the proposed methodology in study based on the recommissioning concepts to evaluate the operational and energy performance of these systems. The methodology is demonstrated through its application at an airport air conditioning system in the city of Rio de Janeiro. The operational data collected daily are used to demonstrate the phases of the proposed methodology. The evaluation of the system was performed by the process capability analysis, operational mode in use and performance coefficient (COP). As result, improvement opportunities were identified, with COP growth from 5.95 to 6.84 and reduction of energy consumption on chillers by up to 13.0%. Finally, the results showed in its comparison with the reference values, raised in the bibliography, allowed to conclude that the proposed methodology is suitable for direct application in similar systems, such as shopping malls and airport terminals. With some adaptation it can be expanded to other ventures.
A cláusula de entrada em vigor dos acordos executivos
Authors: Gabsch Rodrigo
Published: September 2022

O presente artigo ressalta que a autoridade para celebrar acordos executivos deriva da ordem jurídica nacional, e não do direito internacional ou do texto do tratado. A partir da experiência brasileira, busca demonstrar que a natureza executiva de um tratado independe do momento de sua entrada em vigor. Conclui que a autoridade para concluir acordos executivos independe do caráter bilateral ou multilateral do tratado.
The Security Complex of the European Union
Authors: Varga Márton
Published: September 2022

The security regime of Europe has enormously changed in the last thirty years. The European Union has developed not only on the political but also on the geographical level. That means, the former regional interpretation of the European security complex requires a review. With the new challenges and aspects, the European Union must redefine its foreign policy to be able to act as a global power, which is the declared ambition of the EU.
Migráció és Covid-19: Chile (esettanulmány)
Authors: Thomázy Gabriella
Published: September 2022

Venezuela kritikus gazdasági helyzete miatt az elmúlt években több, mint 5.6 millióan hagyták el azországot. Kolumbiában megközelítőleg 1.7 millió venezuelai tartózkodik (2021), Peru a második, Chilea harmadik számú befogadója a kivándorlóknak. A venezuelai migráción kívül, nagyszámú kolumbiai,perui és haiti is érkezett Chilébe, így jelenleg több, mint 1.46 millió bevándorló tartózkodik az andokiországban. A Covid-19 pandémia alatt, Chile lezárta a határait, így a migráció áramlása az illegálishatárátkelőkre összpontosult. A tanulmány fő célja a Covid-19 migrációra gyakorolt hatásának abemutatása és a chilei kormány intézkedéseinek az áttekintése egészen a bevándorlóellenes tüntetésekig.Az elsődleges források, illetve a rendelkezésre álló statisztikák másodelemzése lehetővé teszi a jelenlegitendenciák, a pandémia és a migrációval kapcsolatos kihívások, valamint a jövőbeli szcenáriókelemzését.
Osteoarthritic changes in the knees of recently retired male professional footballers: a pilot study
Authors: Carmody Sean , Aoki Haruhito , Kilic Ozgur , Maas Mario , Massey Andrew , Kerkhoffs Gino , Gouttebarge Vincent
Published: September 2022

Background: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is common amongst retired male professional footballers. There is limited understanding with respect to the interplay between imaging findings, clinical presentation and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in retired professional footballers with knee OA.
Objectives: This pilot study aimed to evaluate the extent of radiological and clinical knee OA in a cohort of retired male professional footballers, and to explore the relationship between these findings and knee-related PROMs.
Methods: Fifteen retired male professional footballers underwent knee radiographs and were surveyed on their history of clinical OA, severe knee injury and previous knee surgery. The Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score Physical Function Short Form (KOOS-PS) and the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Global Health (PROMIS-GH) were used to assess health outcomes, such as level of function and pain.
Results: Radiological knee OA was diagnosed in six out of 15 participants. Seven of the participants had a clinical diagnosis of knee OA. Evidence of clinical and radiological OA was present amongst four participants. Radiological knee OA and clinical OA was significantly associated with a history of severe knee injury and previous knee surgery. Low correlations (ρ<-0.40) were found between knee OA severity and knee-related PROMs. Moderate correlation (ρ=-0.65) was found between clinical knee OA and KOOS-SP.
Conclusion: Clinical knee OA correlates with PROMs amongst retired professional footballers but radiological OA does not. Further studies are required to understand the relationship between imaging findings, clinical presentation and PROMs amongst retired professional footballers with knee OA.
THE TRIAL OF JESUS
Authors: Eltjo JH Schrage
Published: September 2022

The trial and subsequent crucifixion of Jesus Christ have given rise to one of the great religions of the world, inspired numerous works of art and music and even epic films. These events have also been the subject of legal historians. This article examines Jesus‟ trial from a procedural point of view and questions whether it conformed to the procedural requirements which were in force at the beginning of the first millennium. It appears as if justice may not have been done.
GESKIEDENIS VAN DIE MANLIKE EERSGEBOORTE- REGSREëL IN DIE INHEEMSE REG DEEL III: VOORSTELLE VAN DIE SUID-AFRIKAANSE REGSKOMMISSIE
Authors: Elmarie Knoetze
Published: September 2022

In Part III of this article various statutory implications for and recommendations of the South African Law Reform Commission regarding the male primogeniture rule in the customary law of succession are examined. From the discussion it seems clear that a partial unification of the customary law of succession and the common law is envisaged, in so far as it relates to the inheritance of property. In its most recent proposal the South African Law Reform Commission recommended the reformation of the customary law of succession in legislation aimed at the harmonization of the customary and common law, with the retention of some customary aspects. On the one hand, the South African Law Reform Commission proposals exclude succession in positions of traditional leadership from the proposed reform, but on the other hand the Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Act 41 of 2003 promotes the principle of gender equality also with regard to positions in traditional leadership.
CURRENT TRENDS IN TESTAMENTARY SUCCESSION
Authors: Francois du Toit
Published: September 2022

In this article some current trends in testamentary succession are considered in order to establish a practice-based perspective re the rules of testamentary succession. The research was undertaken by means of the distribution of questionnaires to practitioners specialising in wills, trusts and deceased estates. The data received are hereby described and analysed.
NEW EASTERN CAPE TOURISM LEGISLATION
Authors: PHG Vrancken
Published: September 2022

At the end of 2003, the Eastern Cape Province brought its tourism legislation up to date with the recent relevant legislative developments in the country. After outlining the context of the reform, this article compares the new legislation with the legislation that it repeals and explains the innovations brought about by the new legislation, concluding by pointing out the challenge of implementation.
DNA EVIDENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA: FALLACIES AND THE FUTURE
Authors: R Kirby
Published: September 2022

DNA profiling evidence has become an important part of criminal proceedings in South Africa over the last decade. However, it is important to realize that DNA profiling evidence is not infallible. South African legislation and case law on DNA profiling evidence are limited. In this article, South African case law, as well as applicable legislation relating to the issue, is reviewed, followed by a discussion of relevant legislation and case law in other jurisdictions such as England, Canada and Australia. This will hopefully provide a framework for the South African legislative and the courts in dealing with DNA profiling evidence.
DOMESTICATION OF INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIES IN TOBACCO CONTROL: THE CASE OF SOUTH AFRICA
Authors: Charles Ngwena
Published: September 2022

With an estimated 1.2 billion smokers in the world, tobacco use is of pandemic proportions. The relationship between tobacco use, and death and disease is well established. It is not only active, but also passive or secondary smoking that is injurious to health. The morbidity and mortality from tobacco rivals that of HIV/AIDS. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), tobacco and AIDS have become the two leading global causes of premature death. Smoking causes an estimated 4 million deaths per year (World Health Organisation). Unless checked, tobacco-related mortality is projected to rise phenomenally to 10 million by the year 2030, with the preponderance of the mortality (about 7 million deaths) occurring in developing countries.In the last twenty years or so, there has been a reversal in smoking trends between the developed world and the developing world. In the developed world, smoking has decreased. In the developing world, smoking has increased, with women and children constituting the most vulnerable group. There is little doubt that the developing world has been targeted by the tobacco industry for exploitation in tobacco use, in part to make up for lost profits in the developed world. The reasons for the increase in smoking prevalence are, however, composite. In part, the increase in prevalence is an outcome of vulnerability to aggressive advertising and sponsorship by the tobacco industry. In part it is also an outcome of poor knowledge about the risks associated with smoking, poor health promotion infrastructure, absent or weak tobacco control activism, poor government funding for tobacco control, and lack of political will to control tobacco products on the part of government.There is consensus among health experts that tobacco-related diseases are the single most preventable cause of death and disease, and that measures must be taken to control tobacco use. Moreover, there is international consensus on the use of law and other coercive measures as instruments for controlling tobacco use. This article seeks to explore and evaluate the extent to which South Africa has responded to the challenge of controlling tobacco use. It is submitted that though the efficacy of the South African strategies has yet to be tangibly demonstrated in terms of translating into positive health gains, South Africa has made substantial progress in implementing international tobacco control norms. The Tobacco Products Control Act of 1999 is significant evidence in this regard.
WHO SHOULD BEAR THE ONUS IN RESTRAINT OF TRADE DISPUTES? Canoa KwaZulu-Natal (Pty) Ltd t/a Canon Office Automation v Booth 2004 1 BCLR 39 (N)
Authors: Mark Tait
Published: September 2022

Canoa Kwazulu-Natal (Pty) Ltd t/a Canon Office Automation v Booth (2004 1 BCLR 39 (N), hereafter “the Canon case”) was reported only in 2004 although the judgment had already been handed down on 27 March 2000. The matter before the court concerned the issue of restraint of trade provisions in the light of a constitutionally protected right to freedom of trade as provided for in section 22 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (Act 108 of 1996, hereafter “the Constitution”). Of particular interest is the decision of the court as to who bears the burden of proof in a restraint of trade dispute. It is this aspect that forms the focus of this note.
THE RIGHT TO LEGAL REPRESENTATION WHEN APPEARING BEFORE A DISCIPLINARY ENQUIRY Hamata v Chairperson, Peninsula Technikon Internal Disciplinary Committee 2002 7 BCLR 756 (SCA)
Authors: Glynis van der Walt  , Adriaan van der Walt
Published: September 2022

Given the present work climate in South Africa, it can no longer be assumed that after completing tertiary education, a graduate is automatically assured of employment in his or her field of study. Opportunities are scarce and the supply generally outweighs the demand. It is therefore no surprise that any future candidate for the job market would prefer to keep his or her education record clean.The possible consequences of a disciplinary enquiry have the potential to impact on the record of the student concerned. Such a student will put up the strongest possible defence at such an enquiry, and the question arises as to whether or not the student should be entitled to acquire the services of a legal representative to serve his or her best interests.At the same time, seen from the viewpoint of a tertiary institution, the preference may well be to keep the enquiry a domestic affair and not allow the intervention of an outsider who may cause the enquiry to be prolonged, or show the chairperson or initiator of the enquiry, often a layperson, to be inadequately skilled when compared with a legal practitioner.The question of the right to representation at a disciplinary enquiry of an employee arises for similar reasons, and it happens more often.In the present constitutional dispensation it cannot be assumed that the right to legal representation at disciplinary enquiries is only established by contractual agreement (individual or collective), or by an express provision in some legislative enactment, or even that such agreement or enactment may lawfully prohibit legal representation at enquiries. In the recent judgment in Hamata v Chairperson, Peninsula Technikon Internal Disciplinary Committee (supra; hereinafter “Hamata”) handed down by the Supreme Court of Appeal this issue of legal representation at disciplinary enquiries was considered and addressed.
Early identification of a COVID-19 outbreak detected by wastewater surveillance at a large homeless shelter in Toronto, Ontario
Authors: Akingbola Samantha , Fernandes Reisha , Borden Susan , Gilbride Kimberley , Oswald Claire , Straus Sharon , Tehrani Amir , Thomas Janis , Stuart Rebecca
Published: September 2022

Setting

Toronto (Ontario, Canada) is a large urban centre with a significant population of underhoused residents and several dozen shelters for this population with known medical and social vulnerabilities. A sizeable men’s homeless shelter piloted a facility-level SARS-CoV-2 wastewater surveillance program.

Intervention

Wastewater surveillance was initiated at the shelter in January 2021. One-hour composite wastewater samples were collected twice weekly from a terminal sanitary clean-out pipe. The genetic material of the SARS-CoV-2 virus was extracted from the solid phase of each sample and analyzed using real-time qPCR to estimate the viral level. Wastewater results were reported to facility managers and Toronto Public Health within 4 days.

Outcomes

There were 169 clients on-site at the time of the investigation. Wastewater surveillance alerted to the presence of COVID-19 activity at the site, prior to clinical detection. This notification acted as an early warning signal, which allowed for timely symptom screening and case finding for shelter managers and the local health unit, in preparation for the declaration of an outbreak.

Implications

Wastewater surveillance acted as an advanced notification leading to the timely deployment of enhanced testing prior to clinical presentation in a population with known vulnerabilities. Wastewater surveillance at the facility level is beneficial, particularly in high-risk congregate living settings such as shelters that house transient populations where clinical testing and vaccination can be challenging. Open communication, established individual facility response plans, and a balanced threshold for action are essential to an effective wastewater surveillance program.
Telemedicine in very elderly patients affected by end-stage Heart Failure: Wishful thinking or real opportunity?
Authors: L Mancinelli , M Mazzanti , R Antonicelli
Published: September 2022

Telemedicine is a network of computerization and telecommunication technologies that provides health care services to remote patients. There is increasing evidence that telemedicine interventions are associated with a reduction in hospital admission rates and mortality in patients with heart failure [1,2].
Protocol collection: Dissociation and FACS isolation ofembryonic and post-embryonic C. elegans intestine cells for RNA-seq analysis v1
Authors: TP Williams Robert
Published: September 2022

This is a collection of protocols for the isolation of C. elegans intestine cells through FACS from embryo, L1, and L3 stage . The protocols are focused on collecting material for RNA-seq analysis, but could be utilized for other biochemical assays. Troubleshooting suggestions are listed at key steps of the protocols. To perform this experiment, perform the protocols in the following order: 1. Synchronized C. elegans culture on NGM plates for FACS isolation of intestine cells 2. [Embryo, L1, or L3] stage C. elegans dissociation for FACS isolation and RNA-seq analysis of intestine-specific cells 3. FACS isolation of intestine-specific C. elegans cells A single experiment cycle takes approximately two weeks to complete.
Kabelmagazin mit integrierter Qualitätskontrolle
Authors: Bartelt Stefanie , Kuhlenkötter Bernd
Published: September 2022

Die Produktion von individuellen Schaltschränken ist überwiegend werkstattorientiert mit einem geringen Level an Automatisierung. Während einzelne Prozesse automatisierbar sind, fehlt für eine automatische Verdrahtung konfektionierter Kabel derzeit eine Lösung. Als Lösungsansatz wurde in dem Forschungsprojekt RoboSchalt ein roboterbasiertes System entwickelt,das Planungsdaten nutzt, um eine individuelle Verdrahtung umzusetzen. Zur weiteren Automatisierung soll in nachfolgenden Arbeiten ein Kabelmagazin mit integrierter Qualitätskontrolle entwickelt werden. Der Beitrag beschreibt den aktuellen Stand des Magazinkonzepts, das eine wichtige Schnittstelle in der Prozesskette bildet.
Peripheral Contingencies: Experiences of International Scholars in Latvia
Authors: Puzo Ieva
Published: September 2022

This article examines the notion of the academic life course from the perspective of international scholars in Latvia—a research system characterised by “projectarisation,” yet also by aspirations of increased international competitiveness. In conversation with literature on academic precarity andmobility justice, I investigate the contingencies and non‐linearities embedded in the transnational movements of research workers. In the academic life course, mobility across borders is supposed to lead to a permanent job in the future, yet often turns into an indefinite process of moving from one country and institution to the next. Based on semi‐structured interviews with 29 international scholars in Latvia, as well as other qualitative data, I examine how this contradiction is experienced in more peripheral contexts of academic knowledge production. I suggest that international scholars in Latvia experience heightened job insecurity while simultaneously making use of professional and personal opportunities.
The importance of developing healthy personal boundaries of students for building a sustainable work-life balance
Authors: Volkova Mariya S. , Silivonenko Anastasiya A. , Fialkina Liubov V.
Published: September 2022

The research deals with the importance of formation of students personal boundaries to build sustainable work-life balance in their future careers. The paper investigates types of personal boundaries and ways of defending them. This goal is achieved by solving the following tasks: learning the main theoretical approaches to describing the concept of students personal boundaries; identifying types and functions of personal boundaries; analyzing violations of personal space; considering ways of defending boundaries. Emphasis is placed on identifying the presence of personal space and the ability to defend social boundaries among students. Students are in the age of their personality development, somewhere between childhood and adulthood, and therefore their psychological state is especially contradictory: the foundations laid down by their parents are fading into the background, and everything left unsaid is replenished through personal ambitions and personal study of the world around them. Often, the wrong parents approach to bringing up children in the past is reflected in the present and can sometimes become the main cause of the violation of personal boundaries, which often has a significant impact on students life and future work. Therefore, the study of the topic of sovereign space among students becomes relevant. The following methods for studying this problem were used: a comprehensive analysis of the theoretical foundations of the topic of personal boundaries and the surveys results, which confirmed the assumption of importance, its deeper coverage and further research. In future, such methods can be useful for implementing a competent approach to raising people with a stable and healthy psyche, which will have a positive impact on their position in a society and ability to work.
Usage of the foreign websites on foreign language practical classes for development of students’ communicative competence
Authors: Pushkareva Irina A.
Published: September 2022

The paper is devoted to considering the usefullness of authentic materials when teaching a foreign language in order to form the communicative competence of students. The author analyzes the concept of authenticity, highlighting its types, states and characteristics, as well as features of the use of authentic materials in the educational process. Classifying foreign official websites of law-enforcement bodies as authentic materials, the author considers them as one of their effective means of forming communicative competence in the absence of a natural linguistic environment. The author developed and methodically substantiated a system of working with authentic materials in the form of foreign official websites of law-enforcement bodies, which was tested in a practical lesson in a foreign language at the Kuzbass Institute of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia. The analysis of the experimental lesson allowed the author to come to conclusions about the feasibility and effectiveness of organizing work with authentic materials on the basis of a methodically developed task to form the communicative competence of students, expand their socio-cultural and professional knowledge and motivate them to study a foreign language.
Experience of using the interactive form of masters’ midterm assessment in a foreign language
Authors: Igumnova Olga V.
Published: September 2022

A foreign language in a masters degree course is a tool for conducting research and development in certain problem areas determined by the educational program. The reasoning ability and the ability to report the main facts of the work done in a foreign language reflect the students communicative competence. The success of foreign language communication on professionally-oriented topics should be estimated by means of objective descriptors and in a form that allows the examinee to show his readiness for foreign language communication. The purpose of this paper is to identify the optimal forms of master students midterm assessment on Foreign Language in the sphere of Law. The author suggests discussing the practicability of using three forms of the exam: traditional and innovative with the use of two options for organizing interactive work of students in the masters program at the exam in the form of a presentation and discussion of advanced research directions related to criminology, criminal and penal law. The discussion can be conducted collectively or individually in the student teacher mode. The paper presents the evaluation system for masters midterm assessment, evaluation technique and the experience of conducting an exam using all three mentioned above organizational forms of work. The advantages and disadvantages of each midterm assessment form are outlined. Statistical methods (Mann-Whitney U-criterion) for evaluating the effectiveness of the exam indicate that it is advisable to use an interactive form such as an individual presentation of a scientific problem. At the same time, the qualitative characteristics of the results show that the collective discussion of scientific presentations makes it possible to check all the subcompetencies of the students communicative competence in the best and objective way, while the traditional form and the exam in the model of the individual presentation of a scientific problem allow assessing the examinees competence on its separate components partially. Thus, this paper makes the issues of the selection of measurable indicators for the foreign language competence of students actual and allows to intensify the discussion about the methodological component of the procedure for assessing master students ability to communicate.
Organization of the educational discipline «Pedagogical rhetoric» in university
Authors: Protsenko Elena G.
Published: September 2022

The paper discusses the content and specifics of the discipline Pedagogical rhetoric, which is mandatory in the preparation process of future teachers. The problem of rhetorical skills level associated with training at university, active practical activities, as well as with independent work of students is actualized. The content analysis of the speech training of a future teacher is presented. The purpose of the research is a theoretical substantiation of the pedagogical conditions that contribute to the development of communication principles knowledge in the professional ethics of a teacher, communication technologies in professional interaction. The theoretical significance of the study is that its results complement the scientific understanding of the pedagogical conditions for the effective development of the necessary skills of communicative influence and interaction among students in order to form a successful communicative personality being able to communicate productive in the professional pedagogical field. The results also enrich the theory and methodology of professional education in the field of the oratory and acting skills development of future teachers. Theoretical and methodological basis of the research is personal, individual, culturological, activity, psychodramatic approaches. The experience of teaching the discipline Pedagogical rhetoric at Sevastopol State University is reflected. The features of the organization of classes, the implementation of practical tasks by students, the variety of forms, methods and teaching aids used are presented. The paper emphasizes the importance of providing conditions for the creative activity of future teachers.
THE MAP IS NOT THE TERRITORY: A CRITICAL EVALUATION OF CURRENT ECONOMIC THINKING
Authors:   Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK, Moscardini A. O. , Lawler K. ,   University of Kuwait, Kuwait, Vlasova T. ,   Northumbria University at Newcastle, UK, Pavlenko I. ,   University of Warsaw, Pоland
Published: September 2022

This paper purports that throughout history, there has been continuous interplay between the ideals of individual disciplines and the prevailing weltanschauung. It then suggests, using examples from the Arts, Physics and Neuroscience, that the current weltanschauung is gradually adopting a systems view. Economic theory provides a map for human behaviour but can never replicate the whole. The map is not the territory. The paper then critically evaluates the effects of a systems weltanschauung on Economic theory and practice. The current age is strongly connected with environmental issues. The attitudes, values and morality of Gen Z (people born after 1995) are very different to those of previous generations. Gen Z demands a stronger ethical/moral aspect to political, social and economic life and environmental principles A systems weltanschauung will combine a RV (which is aware of our physical presence in a undifferentiable, changing world, accepts a greater role for emotions, and uses reason to adjust to the world rather than master it) and a OV (which sets this presence in an individualised abstract way which it uses for planning and possibly controlling reality). It ends with an appeal for an interdisciplinarity of experts to enable the solution of current global problems. The thread to this paper is: first, the meaning of a systems weltanschauung is discussed. The paper then looks for signs and indications for the emergence of such a weltanschauung. This then initiates a critical evaluation of current economic thinking. It is hoped that such critical analysis and reflections will lead to a new level of ‘understanding economics’ rather than ‘economic understanding’ which would allow Economics to fulfil its potential as a useful and needed contributor to the global problems of today Systematic learning and education through art and music were regarded as just as important as mathematics to the training of the mind. The ability to think critically was more important than strict vocational training.
Psychometric properties of a Questionnaire on Teaching Difficulties among Master's Degree Students
Authors: Sanz Ponce Roberto , García Grau Pau , Giménez Beut Juan Antonio
Published: September 2022

Detecting the difficulties that students perceive in their first contacts with the profession is essential for adapting their training. For this reason, this article aims to confirm the validity of the Teaching Problems Inventory (Jordell, 1985) for a sample of teacher training and Master's degree students. For this purpose, Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) of the Teaching Difficulties Scale were performed to confirm that the theoretical structure proposed by previous studies fit our data. The goodness of fit was good overall, indicating that the four factors proposed by Cañón (2012) fit the data appropriately. Additional revealed a strong relationship of the items to each factor and the lack of collinearity between factors. Reliability analysis indicated that the items produced reliable scores in each factor as well in the total score. Finally, sensitivity analysis showed that the scale was sensitive enough to capture different ratings with different groups of age.
Corrigendum: Element content in human hair of residents from Simferopol city (Ekologiya cheloveka (Human Ecology). 2022;29(6). doi: 10.17816/humeco90984)
Authors: Evstafeva Elena V. , Bogdanova Anna M. , Tymchenko Svetlana L. , Baranovskaya Natalia V. , Yusupov Dmitry V. , Evstafeva Irina A. , Makarova Anna S.
Published: September 2022

We found mistakes in the article "Element content in human hair of residents from Simferopol city" published in the "Ekologiya cheloveka (Human Ecology)" journal (volume 29, issue 6, doi: https://doi.org/10.17816/humeco90984) by E.V. Evstafieva and co-authors. Table 1 incorrectly indicates references in the column "Comparison range limits".
The authors team and the editorial board of the journal are sure that the mistakes could not significantly affect the perception and interpretation of the published work by readers, and should not become the reason for retraction. The publisher made changes to the electronic version of the published article and re-published it on the journal's website instead of the version with errors.
The authors team and the editorial board apologize to the readers for the mistakes made.
An Overview of The Use of Humor in the Organization: Bibliometric Analysis Based on Web of Science Database
Authors: TÜRESİN TETİK Hilmiye
Published: September 2022

Bu çalışmada bibliyometrik analiz yöntemi ile yönetim disiplini bağlamında örgütlerde mizah kullanımının tarihsel gelişimini belirlemek ve gelecekte bu alanda çalışma yapanlara kavramsal bir çerçeve oluşturarak yol gösterici olmak amaçlanmıştır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda, Web of Science veri tabanında yayımlanmış ve farklı endekslerde taranan örgütlerde mizah kullanımıyla ilgili 2022 yılına kadar yayımlanan makaleler bibliyometrik yöntemle analiz edilmiştir. Anahtar kelime, özet ve başlık alanlarında yönetim alanına odaklanan 306 makale incelenmiştir. Araştırma amacı doğrultusunda oluşturulan soruları yanıtlamak amacıyla çeşitli üretkenlik göstergeleri incelenmiş ve bibliyometrik analiz kapsamında atıf analizi, ortak atıf ve ortak kelime analizi yapılmıştır. Sonuç olarak,örgütlerde mizah kullanımına ilişkin çalışmalara yönelik yönetim alanında ilginin son 15 yılda artış gösterdiği bulunmuştur. Türkiye kaynaklı yayın sayısının 4 olması, örgütlerde mizah kullanımına ilişkin alanın ülkemizde gelişmeye açık olduğunun bir göstergesi olarak değerlendirilebilir. Sosyal medya, liderin mizah kullanımı, iş yerinde eğlence, statü ve içerik analizi konularının “örgütlerde mizah kullanımı” alanında güncel konular olduğu da tespit edilmiştir.
Ekonomik Özgürlük Kavramı Açısından Ülke Karşılaştırmaları: Çok Kriterli Karar Verme Yaklaşımı
Authors: ÖZKAYA Gökhan
Published: September 2022

Economic freedom is a broad term with numerous aspects. The aim of the study is to increase awareness of the economic freedom components and to provide an analytical approach. Entropy, TOPSIS, ARAS, SAW, Borda Count Method, Clustering, and Spearman correlation analysis were used to assess 40 nations. The countries with the greatest per capita GDP such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and Switzerland are at the top of the economic freedom ranking. On the other side, countries with low per-capita income such as Poland, Thailand, and Russian Federation rank bottom. Governments and officials in low-scoring nations must provide an environment of stability, trust, and facilitation for their residents and foreign investors in terms of trade tariffs, inflation, and account restrictions. Individuals, groups, non-governmental organizations, and institutions should persuade decision-makers and politicians to take novel action plans in terms of taxes, inflation policies, account restrictions, and decision-making in favour of greater freedom.
Late Ottoman Cup and Pipe Finds in Tyana (Kemerhisar) Excavations
Authors: KARASU Yunus Emre , AYDOĞAN İŞLER Nesrin
Published: September 2022

Niğde ilinin Bor ilçesine bağlı Kemerhisar beldesinde yapılan Tyana Antik Kenti kazı çalışmaları 2001 yılında başlamış olup günümüzde de devam etmektedir. Yapılan çalışmalarda Roma, Bizans, Anadolu Selçuklu, Beylikler ve Osmanlı dönemlerine ait kalıntılara ulaşılmıştır. Arap akınları sırasında ve ilk Türk fetihleri döneminde Bizanslarla yapılan mücadeleler sonucunda bölge sık sık el değiştirmiştir. Bu sebeple de bir dönem önemini yitirerek harap bir durumda kalmıştır. Anadolu Selçuklu ve Beylikler dönemlerinde ise mevcut seramik buluntular bölgenin tekrar önemini kazandığını göstermektedir. Beylikler döneminden sonra Geç Osmanlı dönemine kadar bölgedeki buluntu sayısının yok denecek kadar az olduğu görülmektedir. Kazı çalışmalarında ele geçirilen Geç Osmanlı dönemine ait fincan ve lüle buluntuları bölgede bu dönemde aktif yaşamın devam ettiğine işaret etmektedir. Fincanlar yanı sıra serigrafi bezemeli örnekler ile lüleler bölgede bu dönemde ekonomik geliri yüksek kişilerin de yaşamış olabileceğine işaret etmektedir. Çalışmamızda ilk kez ele alınacak ve kapsamlı şekilde incelenecek fincan ve lüle buluntuların bölgedeki Geç Osmanlı dönemi yerleşimine ışık tutacağı düşünülmektedir.