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Tenor Analysis of Selected Short Stories by Tariq Rahman: Applying Halliday's Interpersonal Metafunction
Authors: Batool Muazzma , Rubab Iram , Ajmal Muhammad
Published: October 2023

This study aims at exposing the role relationship among the characters and the way they make their interpersonal meaning (tenor) in the selected short stories which is concerned with clauses as exchanges. Since language involves interactions where the participants either initiate or respond to the act of giving (means inviting to receive) or demanding (means inviting to give) for goods-and-services or information, therefore, the principle grammatical system for this is the Mood network comprising of a choice between imperative and indicative. If indicative is chosen, there is a choice between declarative and interrogative. These choices are realized by manipulating the Mood elements. For analyzing the data, the design of this research uses both the quantitative and qualitative approaches. The data for this study have been collected from 2 short stories by Tariq Rahman. The findings reveal that the imperative mood is less used as compared to the declarative mood which is dominant in selected short stories with a little bit of interrogative mood for indicating the participants’ attitude of either giving or receiving more information from their counterparts. The contact among the participants is most of the time involved but sometimes uninvolved to show the power of the dominant social members. The analysis of affect highlights that the effect of the dominant social members’ conversation on the less powerful people remains almost positive because they are unable to challenge the authority of the powerful people but sometimes the affect is negative when the poor social members protest against the authority of the powerful people for getting rid of their violence which lead them to get more aggression.
Exploring the Role of Techno-stress in Job Performance of Academic Librarians of Lahore Pakistan
Authors: Sabzwari Muhammad , Suqlain Shazia , Khan Fauzdar
Published: October 2023

Rapid changes in technology have affected all walks of life. Role of Techno-stress in job performance of academic librarians is the facts and impact on employees with higher stress levels. This paper studies four dimensions of techno-stress among academic librarians of Public and Private Colleges of Lahore in Punjab Province. Quantitative approach for this study was used with survey method and non-probability sampling technique was employed on population. Those 50 public and private colleges in Lahore were chosen, from which 180 academic librarians were the part of study. Online survey questionnaire was conducted. Frequencies, percentage, mean, standard deviation, correlation, t-test and regression was used for data analysis through SPSS. Results of this research carried out to study techno-stress, it described college librarians experienced moderate level of techno-stress in their job performance. There was particular difference found between male and female college librarians in terms of techno stress. The findings, however, show that techno-overload and techno uncertainty has negative effect on job-performance of female librarians.
Pelatihan Public Speaking Upaya Peningkatan Kemampuan Komunikasi Bagi Calon Duta Kampus di Politeknik Negeri Cilacap
Authors: Somantri Oman , Perdana Wanti Linda
Published: October 2023

Keterbatasan kemampuan sesesorang dalam berkomnukasi di depan umum maupun ditempat publik lainnya menjadi sebuah kendala bagi setiap orang. Tuntutan sebagai duta kampus diharuskan memiliki kemampuan cara komunikasi dengan baik agar informasi yang disampaikan dapat diterima oleh semua pihak untuk terlebih sebagai duta kampus yang harus memepunyai kemampuan tersebut. Untuk mengatasi solusi yang dihadapi pada artikel ini diusulkan sebuah kegiatan dalam bentuk pelatihan public speaking bagi para nominator duta kampus di Politeknik Negeri Cilacap. Metode pelatihan dilaksanakan dengan menggunakan metode ceramah dan role play, selain itu tahapan kegiatan yang dilaksanakan melalui beberapa tahapan yaitu tahapan perencanaan, pelaksanaan kegiatan dan evaluasi kegiatan. Hasil pelatihan memberikan dampak yang cukup signifikan terhadap tingkat pengetahuan dari peserta pelatihan dengan rata-rata 70% memahami atas materi yang disampaikan.
Los Consorcios Regionales de Experimentación Agrícola (CREA): intervención política y corporativa en la Argentina, 1957-1976
Authors: Cerbino Gonzalo Sanz
Published: October 2023

Los Consorcios Regionales de Experimentación Agrícola (CREA) constituyeron organizaciones pioneras en la promoción de una agricultura de base tecnológica en la Argentina. La literatura sobre el tema ha destacado la novedad de su propuesta de desarrollo agropecuario, estableciendo una contraposición entre su accionar y el de las corporaciones agropecuarias tradicionales, como la Sociedad Rural o la Federación Agraria. Mientras estas buscarían presionar sobre los Gobiernos para modificar la política agropecuaria, los CREA no participarían de la actividad gremial ni política. Este trabajo busca matizar esta idea, ubicando, en primer lugar, la propuesta de los CREA (en particular, la de su fundador Pablo Hary) en el marco del debate sobre el desarrollo agropecuario entre 1950 y 1970. A su vez, analizaremos la intervención de un conjunto de dirigentes ligados a los Grupos CREA en la arena política y corporativa, donde batallaron para imponer y poner en práctica sus ideas. Nuestra hipótesis es que los Grupos CREA elaboraron una propuesta de desarrollo agropecuario que iba más allá de la revolución tecnológica “tranqueras adentro”, contemplando otras herramientas que en parte coincidieron con las promovidas por las corporaciones tradicionales, y que, como estas, desarrollaron una actividad gremial y política para llevarlas a la práctica.
¿Una “Mesa de Enlace provincial”? La coordinación de acciones entre las asociaciones agropecuarias de Entre Ríos en los ciclos de protesta agraria del período 1999-2008
Authors: Wilson Cristian
Published: October 2023

El presente trabajo aborda los antecedentes de unidad en las acciones colectivas de las asociaciones agropecuarias de la provincia de Entre Ríos (Sociedad Rural Argentina Distrito Entre Ríos, Federación de Asociaciones Rurales de Entre Ríos, Federación Entrerriana de Cooperativas y Federación Agraria Argentina Distrito Entre Ríos) en el período 1999-2008. El objetivo es analizar la coordinación de las acciones colectivas de dichas corporaciones en el plano provincial, atendiendo a la convergencia y divergencia de sus demandas ante los diferentes Gobiernos nacionales, en diálogo con los factores estructurales y corporativos que la hicieron posible.
A tal fin se construye una periodización en la que se destacan tres momentos: 1- el paro agropecuario nacional de abril de 1999; 2- el final de la convertibilidad y el restablecimiento de las retenciones a comienzos de 2002, y 3- los paros agropecuarios de 2006. Se utiliza como principal fuente el medio periodístico local El Diario.
El hilo conductor que estructura este trabajo es la idea de que la unidad evidenciada entre estas entidades agrarias como “Mesa de Enlace provincial” durante el conflicto por la Resolución Nº 125 de 2008 registraba antecedentes relevantes en Entre Ríos.
Bruk av kasusformulering for gravide og partnere i tiden rundt fødsel
Authors: Smerud Hege Syversen , Aanderaa Agathe Syrdal
Published: October 2023

Background: It is documented that preventive interventions for vulnerable children should start during pregnancy. Clinicians who work with families in the perinatal period must deal with a complexity created by the combination of risk and protection in the child’s care system. National guidelines for treatment offered within mental health care in the perinatal period are currently lacking. We present areas of assessment that can inform the clinician working with pregnant women and their partners and show how the use of a biopsychosocial and cultural case formulation can promote therapeutic work in the perinatal period (P-CF).

Method: Based upon clinical experience, theory, research, guidelines and knowledge about parents and children in the perinatal period, a selection is made of risk and protective factors that may influence the child’s development and health.

Findings: The selected risk and protective factors are systemised in a biopsychosocial and cultural case formulation for the care system in the perinatal period (P-CF). Use of P-CF in clinical settings are exemplified.

Implications: The use of P-CF enables the clinician to generate hypotheses about both development and skewed development. Systematic use can increase equality and quality in clinical decision-making processes by making the clinician’s assessments less dependent on personal preferences and degree of experience. P-KF can assist the clinician in balancing risk and protective factors and elucidate where therapeutic interventions need to me made and how they should be provided.

Keywords: perinatal, mental health, early intervention, case formulation, pregnancy
Creating the tools to conserve wildlife
Authors: Schulz Andrew
Published: October 2023

The recent increase in public and academic interest in preserving biodiversity has led to the growth of the field of conservation technology. Conservation technology involves the construction of technology and tools and interfacing them to aid in the conservation of wildlife through collaborations or technology interventions. Creating the tools to conserve both fauna and flora is incredibly challenging and can be toxic if not approached with specific ideas in mind. In this talk, I will present some foundational framework for developing conservation tools (CT) based on human-wildlife interaction and human-wildlife-centred design. This will be followed by five case studies ranging in complexity from cat collars to machine learning and game theory methodologies. Conservation technology not only has the potential to benefit biodiversity but also has broader impacts on fields such as sustainability and environmental protection. By using innovative technologies to address conservation challenges, we can find more effective and efficient solutions to protect and preserve our planet’s resources.
What workers do and how
Authors: Fana Marta , Bisello Martina , Torrejón Pérez Sergio , Fernández-Macías Enrique
Published: October 2023

This paper presents a new and enriched version of the JRC-Eurofound database of tasks indices across jobs in the EU15 economy. After a review of the existing measures and applications, we present the taxonomy of tasks which conceptually underlies the database. Next, the construction of the task indices is presented. We analyse the tasks profile of the European average worker, providing useful insights into work content and organisational methods, and how different indices are distributed across occupations.
Potentializing Green-IoT, AI and 6G Technologies in Computational Thinking
Authors: Abosaq Nasser H.
Published: October 2023

Computational thinking is a problem-solving approach that involves breaking down complex problems into smaller, more manageable parts and identifying patterns and relationships between different components whereas Green-IoT and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 6G environment are important approaches for potentializing an effective Computational Thinking solution. AI approaches involve developing algorithms that can learn from data, make predictions and decisions, and perform complex tasks without explicit programming. When it comes to Green-IoT, both computational thinking and Artificial Intelligence can be used to analyze and interpret the massive amounts of data generated by connected devices using 6G communication networks. This can lead to more intelligent and efficient use of resources, as well as improved automation of various processes. The combination of Green-IoT, AI and 6G Technologies in computational thinking has the potential to transform various industries including the educational one and improve the quality of life for individuals is expected to lead to new applications and services that are more intelligent, efficient, and personalized. This research presents a review on computational thinking, particularly, we ﬁrst give an overview of essential parameters through Green-IoT enabled sensor technologies under 5G, 6G environment and Artificial Intelligence. We then present an overview of requirements of basic architecture for IoT and AI based computational thinking system considering key attributes to potentialize social applications and discussing their strengths and weaknesses in the context of framework for community services. Finally, we present various security threats to an AI-based architecture to design robust and resilient computational thinking services system needed in the context of social networking.
Rezension von: Hölz, Thomas (Hrsg.), Klosterannalistik oder Apologie?
Authors: Wrobbel Sibylle , Hölz Thomas
Published: October 2023

Thomas Hölz: Klosterannalistik oder Apologie? Die «Ephemerides» von Abt Johann Christoph Raittner (+1590) von Weingarten. EOS Verlag Erzabtei St. Ottilien 1995. 338 Seiten. Pappband DM 49,- ISBN 3-88096-800-4
ULISSES COMO ARQUÉTIPO DO HERÓI REALISTA NO CONTO PERFEIÇÃO, DE EÇA DE QUEIRÓS
Authors: Codá dos Santos Rita de Cássia
Published: October 2023

A rapsódia V da Odisseia de Homero nos apresenta o herói Ulisses/Odisseu em sua plenitude humana. Submisso aos poderes da ninfa Calipso, há sete anos, cativo em sua divina ilha, recusa a imortalidade, a perfeição da corte ambrosíaca, assim como, antes, se livrara do mundo infra-humano oferecido pela feiticeira Circe. Ulisses quer apenas retornar, pois é um nóstos [νόστoς], um saudoso de seu reino, de sua esposa, de sua vida simplesmente humana. O escritor português Eça de Queirós baseia-se neste canto V do Poema Homérico e estrutura suas convicções a respeito do seu peculiar Realismo.
PENERAPAN “ METODE SWOT” POTENSI SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA SEBAGAI UPAYA PENGEMBANGAN LAHAN PEKARANGAN PRODUKTIF DI DESA SUSUKAN KECAMATAN SUSUKAN , KABUPATEN SEMARANG
Authors: Suparmi  , Sri Suyati
Published: October 2023

Desa Susukan memiliki potensi ekonomi dari sumber alam, yaitu lahan pertanian yang luas untuk dapat dikembangkan menjadi lahan-lahan produktif oleh masyarakat. Selama ini pengembangan lahan pertanian hanya di kembangkan oleh para laki-laki, karena para perempuan desa melakukan kegiatan pertanian hanya sebagai hobi dan hanya sebagai pemenuhan kebutuhan untuk dikonsumsi sendiri. Tujuan dari kegiatan ini dalam untuk mengetahui potensi masyarakat secara maksimal di bidang pertanian (khususnya kaum perempuan) sehingga hasilnya untuk dapat ditindak lanjut oleh pemangku kepentingan sehingga dapat mengembangkan potensi desa. Analisis SWOT adalah penilaian terhadap hasil identifikasi situasi, untuk menentukan apakah suatu kondisi dikategorikan sebagai kekuatan, kelemahan, peluang atau ancaman. Analisis SWOT merupakan bagian dari proses perencanaan. Hal utama yang ditekankan adalah bahwa dalam proses perencanaan tersebut, membutuhkan penilaian mengenai kondisi saat ini dan gambaran ke depan yang mempengaruhi proses pencapaian tujuan.
SOSIALISASI PENGOLAHAN SAMPAH PLASTIK MENJADI PAVING BLOCK DESA PEMATANG JOHAR KECAMATAN LABUHAN DELI KABUPATEN DELI SERDANG
Authors: Hamdika Siregar  , Ahmad darwis
Published: October 2023

Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat yang berlokasi di desa Pematang Johar ini secara umum bertujuan untuk menanamkan kepribadian yang kuat pada mahasiswa tentang kepemimpinan, tanggung jawab, kewirausahaaan, serta meningkatkan empati dan kepedulian mahasiswa secara langsung dengan masyarakat. Dalam kegiatan ini yang menjadi focus perhatian adalah membantu masyarakat mencari solusi dari berbagai permasalahan, salah satunya adalah pengelolaan sampah dan limbah plastik. Berdasarkan hasil survei, wawancara, dan observasi yang dilakukan terhadap masyarakat desa pematang johar terutama di dusun XV desa Pematang Johar, bahwa kepedulian masyarakat terhadap pegelolaan sampah sangat minim serta banyak terdapat timbunan limbah plastik yang dapat menimbulkan dampak negatif terhadap kesehatan dan menganggu kelestarian fungsi lingkungan, baik lingkungan pemukiman, hutan, persawahan, dan sungai. Untuk mengurangi volume timbunan limbah plastik yang tidak terkelolah dengan baik, maka dilakukan upaya pemanfaatan limbah plastik untuk pembuatan Paving Block. Metode yang dilakukan dalam upaya pengelolaan limbah plastik adalah dengan cara memberikan penyuluhan dan pendampingan pada masyarakat tentang proses pengelolaan limbah plastik.
PENGENTASAN PANDEMI COVID-19 MELALUI MANAJEMEN HIDUP SEHAT DI KABUPATEN OKU TIMUR SUMATRA SELATAN
Authors: Ika Widiastuti  , Pandu Adi Cakranegara
Published: October 2023

Desa Gunung Terang merupakan desa yang terletak di Kabupaten OKU Timur, Sumatra Selatan. Dengan adanya pandemi Covid-19 terdapat dampak negatif yaitu kesulitan perekonomian. Pemerintah mencanangkan program pembatasan sosial, sehingga warga sulit untuk mencukupi kebutuhan hidupnya. Pengabdian masyarakat yang dilaksanakan guna untuk pengentasan pandemi covid-19 melalui manajemen hidup sehat. Metode yang dilaksanakan yaitu ceramah dan diskusi. Hasil penelitian yaitu dalam pengentasan pandemi Covid-19 melalui kegiatan sosialisasi manajemen hidup sehat dengan cara melaksanakan penyuluhan.
PERHITUNGAN RISIKO VALUE at RISK (VaR) ASET TUNGGAL MENGGUNAKAN PENDEKATAN METODE SIMULASI MONTE CARLO (STUDI KASUS: PT. INDOFOOD CBP SUKSES MAKMUR TBK DAN PT. ASTRA INTERNATIONAL TBK)
Authors: Ronaldus Lahi  , Astri Atti  , Maria Agustina Kleden  , Robertus Dole Guntur
Published: October 2023

Investasi saham di pasar modal tentu ada keuntungan dan kerugian yang harus ditanggung oleh investor. Keuntungan dan kerugian inilah yang disebut sebagai risiko investasi. Salah satu analisis untuk mengukur risiko investasi yaitu Value at Risk (VaR). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar risiko investasi pada aset tunggal saham PT. Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur Tbk (ICBP.JK) dan PT. Astra International Tbk (ASII.JK). Metode yang digunakan dalam menghitung Value at Ris (VaR) yaitu simulasi Monte Carlo yang membuat simulasi dengan menimbulkan angka acak. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data sekunder yaitu data harga penutupan bulanan saham ICBP.JK dan ASII.JK periode Januari 2017 - November 2022. Teknik analisa data yang dilakukan adalah menghitung return dan standar deviasi saham, menguji normalitas, mensimulasi nilai return berdasarkan parameter mean return dan standar deviasi, mengestimasikan nilai kerugian, menghitung rata-rata nilai VaR dan menghitung nilai VaR. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dengan tingkat kepercayaan dan , rentang waktu satu hari dan besarnya dana investasi awal sebesar  diperoleh kemungkinan kerugian pada saham ICBP.JK berturut-turut Rp.143.406.133,00, Rp.99.213.563,00 dan Rp.75.654.000,00. Kemungkinan kerugian yang diderita pada saham ASII.JK berurut-turut sebesar Rp.181.256.793,00, Rp.128.876.547 dan Rp.101.230.256,00. Hasil perhitungan menunjukkan bahwa saham ASII.JK mempunyai risiko investasi paling besar dibandingkan dengan saham ICBP.JK.
Fast-Melt Tablets (FMTs): Revolutionizing rapid relief-an in-depth review of swift dissolve technology
Authors: Samira Bano  , Sanket Kumar  , Peeyush Sharma  , Mohamad Taleuzzaman
Published: October 2023

Fast Melt tablets (FMTs) have become a promising alternative to solve a number of issues related to conventional oral dose forms. These tablets are made to quickly dissolve in the mouth and disintegrate, making them a practical and patient-friendly alternative for people who have trouble swallowing conventional solid dosage forms. This review study thoroughly examines the various uses of fast-melt tablets in the pharmaceutical business, as well as formulation strategies, production processes, and manufacturing methods. These tablets have been produced using a variety of methods, each with their own advantages and difficulties, including direct compression, freeze-drying, sublimation, and spray-drying etc. The review also talks about how excipients, disintegration agents, super disintegrants, and conventional and patented technology affect FMT performance. Fast melt tablets have found use in a variety of therapeutic fields, including pediatrics, geriatrics, and neurology, where compliance and a quick beginning of action are essential. This is in addition to their patient-friendly benefits. Additionally, their usefulness in targeted drug delivery and personalized therapy has increased because of the possibility of higher bioavailability, decreased dose frequency, and improved patient adherence. This review offers a current and thorough examination of the improvements made to fast melt tablets, covering the changes made to their production procedures, formulation methods, and effects on the pharmaceutical sector. This paper's overall goal is to be a useful resource for researchers, formulators, and pharmaceutical industry experts interested in the creation and use of fast melt tablets.
A pedra filosofal de Kant
Authors: Fernandes Darley Alves
Published: October 2023

O objetivo do presente artigo é analisar o problema motivacional subjacente à filosofia moral de Kant denominado de "pedra filosofal", visamos estabelecer algumas diretrizes gerais para a abordagem da questão. Tal caracterização ocorre ainda no período pré-crítico e desvela um "gap" entre o juízo acerca dos fundamentos da ação e a conseguinte execução da ação representada. Contrastamos essa caracterização com passagens fundamentais da GMS e da KpV a fim de elucidar o desenvolvimento da questão. O texto será dividido em quatro partes: (i) apresentação geral do problema na Vorlesung; (ii e iii) relação entre fundamento objetivo de determinação da vontade e motivo (fundamento subjetivo), mais esclarecimento sobre o motivo; (iv) relação entre motivo e desejo.
Exploring the Construction of City Public Reading Space from the Perspective of Third Space
Authors: Zhang Aiyan , Hamid Hushinaidi Bin
Published: October 2023

Under the third space perspective, urban reading space provides the public with a full range of reading services. With rich functions, diversified business forms, elegant environment, and convenient counting wisdom, they are favored by readers. Based on the current situation of city public reading space construction in Hangzhou, this paper combines the useful experience of urban public reading space construction in other regions, and puts forward improvement initiatives such as diversification of services, quality of activities, rationalization of layout, diversification of participation, and continuity of system. Continuously leading the direction of reading, expanding reading space, meeting reading needs, perfecting the reading system, designing reading carriers, and really making Hangzhou a city of books and a learning city.
Research on Novel's Overseas Translation Model and Strategy: A Case Study of the English Translation of Red Sorghum Family
Authors: He Shanxiu , Yao Yongfeng
Published: October 2023

In the process of globalization, the overseas translation of Chinese literary works is imperative to promote excellent culture to the world and show the charm of Chinese culture. At present, Chinese literature enjoys great popularity in the world. Nevertheless, except Mo Yan's novels that have been successful in translation, other excellent Chinese literary works have not been known because of various factors. It is undeniable that the successful translation and communication of Mo Yan's novel results from a combination of factors. This paper attempts to comprehensively consider the relationship between the translator, the aesthetic of the text from the aspects of accuracy, artistry, beauty reconstruction as well as literary circulation to explore the unique connotation presented by the English translation of Red Sorghum Family.
The Cultural Context and Artistic Characteristics of Dunhuang Lotus Element on Packaging Design
Authors: Ruan Yanmei
Published: October 2023

The lotus element in Dunhuang culture is an important part of Chinese culture and art treasury, through the historical traceability of the Dunhuang lotus element, we extract the characteristics of its form, colour and cultural context, and compare and analyze it with modern packaging design, from which we can get the inspiration for packaging design. Packaging design Under the current background of China's strong advocacy of cultural confidence and the revival of traditional culture, there are many places to learn from China's traditional culture and modern packaging design. In this paper, we start from Dunhuang lotus elements, explore its artistic characteristics and cultural context, and combine with modern packaging design to explore its development path.
The Application of Memphis Design Style in Packaging Design
Authors: Wu Huanhuan
Published: October 2023

Objective: To clarify the application of Memphis style in packaging design at home and abroad, to provide readers with the opportunity to study the current situation, and to provide researchers with new ideas for packaging design. Methods: This paper sorted out the core journals of Peking University on Zhinet.com and analyzed the application of Memphis-style packaging elements in the literature through extensive reading and intensive reading, and formed a review of the research methods of Memphis-style packaging design at home and abroad. Conclusion: This article provides readers with an opportunity to quickly understand the design method, context and paradigm of Memphis packaging, which is helpful for readers to establish research objectives and clear research directions.
A Probe into the Form of Dance Performance in Drama Performance
Authors: Chen Sitong
Published: October 2023

China's traditional culture, as the spirit that has lasted for thousands of years, has shown brand-new vitality internationally in recent years. As the quintessence of China, drama condenses the cultural and spiritual traditions of the Chinese nation for thousands of years, and comprehensively embodies the aesthetic feeling of China's art. Dancing on the stage of drama can not only contribute to the visual experience of drama, but also further reflect the culture of drama works.
Exploration of Aesthetic Ideas in Bronze Patterns of the Xia, Shang and Zhou Periods
Authors: Liu Yuhan
Published: October 2023

From the perspective of historiography, bronze is a highly concentrated material representation of the social, political, religious and cultural aspects of the Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties. From the perspective of aesthetics, bronzes are the physical embodiment of the artistic aesthetics of the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties. However, by integrating history and aesthetics, bronzes are the epitome of the development of Chinese aesthetics from primitive aesthetic consciousness to traditional Chinese aesthetic thought. The patterns in bronzes became an important carrier of the aesthetic concepts of the ancestors. With the development of productive forces, the development of bronze craft reached its peak in the Shang and Zhou Dynasties, and bronze wares played an important role in the political and social life of the ancestors as a tool for rituals and divination, and the decorations in them left a colorful mark in the history of the world's fine arts. This paper takes bronze patterns as the entry point, takes the basic theories of aesthetics and art history as the basis for elaboration, places the Xia, Shang and Zhou bronzes in different era backgrounds, analyses and explains the aesthetic characteristics of their decorative patterns and the aesthetic ideas behind them, reveals the basic aesthetic connotations of the Xia, Shang and Zhou bronze patterns, and unearths the spiritual roots of the formation of traditional Chinese aesthetic ideas.
Analysis of Picture Composition in Teaching Contemporary Photographic Art
Authors: Pang Wei
Published: October 2023

The study of photographic composition is a transitional stage from the basic course to the creative course, and it is required to cultivate students' photographic consciousness and photographic means of expression in the process of teaching composition. Through the description of the basic theory of photographic composition elements, this paper focuses on the three main characteristics of contemporary photographic art picture composition, from what problems need to be solved in photographic picture composition to the elaboration of the connotation and purpose of photographic picture composition, and analyzes the research method and basis of picture composition. The photography course mainly teaches the general rules of picture composition, mainly cultivates students' observation ability and the ability to instantly organize the picture, and requires students to focus on the use of the subject to tell the content of the work, to convey the idea, and to make clear how to make all-round modeling of the subject, so as to lead the viewers' sights to the subject that the photographer wants to express. It emphasizes that picture composition is the process of reproducing the thoughts of the photographer.
ANTIVIRAL RESPONSE OF DRUGS USED AGAINST HBV PATIENTS OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA, PAKISTAN
Authors: HASSAN N , AMIN FU , BASHIR K , IRSHAD M , JAMIL S , MUNAWAR N , HAQQANI H , SHABIR H , KHAN MA
Published: October 2023

Hepatitis B virus is an ample cause of end-stage liver diseases and hepatocellular carcinoma. Effective treatment in high-risk countries such as Pakistan can help delay or prevent these consequences.The existing study aims to evaluate the response rates of antiviral drugs tenofovir and entecavir (6-48 months) based on different clinical parameters. Sera collected from HBV patients (43) subjected to DNA extraction, followed by real-time PCR detection. Furthermore, ICT was performed to detect HBs-Ag and ELISA for HBe-Ag. Response rate after 6 months of tenofovir treatments showed 100% normal creatinine and ultrasound and ALT (50%) and while in the case of entecavir, each ALT and ultrasound normalization (66.7%), showed creatinine (100%). The fatty liver was reported 50% and 33.3% after tenofovir and entecavir treatment, respectively. The response after 12 months of treatment with tenofovir showed normalization of ALT and ultrasound (84.6%), bilirubin and creatinine normalization (92.3%), and fatty liver (15.4%). Whereas bilirubin and creatinine levels showed (100%) normal, ALT and ultrasound normalization (80%) with 20% of patients having congenital left lobe of the liver after entecavir. Patients profiles after 24 months of tenofovir treatment showed normal ALT and ultrasound (85.7%), bilirubin (100%), and renal impairment observed in patients (14.3%). The 24 months entecavir treatment showed significant improvement in various clinical parameters normalization with 100% such as ALT, bilirubin, and creatinine in all patients. The efficacy of entecavir showed a significant response as compared to Tenofovir. Furthermore, nucleoside/nucleotide analogues enhanced its efficacy with longer treatment duration.
A review of AI-based game NPCs research
Authors: Zeng Guanwei
Published: October 2023

The application of artificial intelligence has increasingly penetrated into the field of game development. Among them, the non-player characters in the game, namely NPC, are part of the applications of AI. The virtual characters in the game characters are collectively called NPC, which enhances the fidelity and complexity of the game by having contact with with the players. Using AI can make NPCs in the game more vivid, thereby increasing the playability of the game and creating more possibilities. This article will review the research and application of AI-based game NPCs in recent years.
The role of advanced machine learning approach in predicting multiple sclerosis development and progression
Authors: Sarihan Mehmet , Kucukakcali Zeynep
Published: October 2023

This study aims to utilize a fine-tuned gradient boosting trees algorithm to predict the onset and progression of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) based on a comprehensive set of demographic and clinical variables. The goal was to enhance early diagnosis and enable individualized treatment approaches using artificial intelligence. The research utilized Dataset, a publicly accessible dataset derived from a prospective cohort study of individuals of Mexican mestizo descent diagnosed with Clinically Isolated Syndrome (CIS). The study spanned from 2006 to 2010, systematically collecting and analyzing data on various individual traits to explore correlations with MS development. The gradient boosting trees algorithm was employed to construct predictive models, harnessing patient-specific variables, including demographic factors and clinical data. The classifier exhibited outstanding performance, with a mean accuracy of 99.63% and minimal standard deviation. The confusion matrix indicated one false positive and no false negatives. Key metrics such as precision, recall, and AUC all approached 1, demonstrating the classifier's ability to distinguish between the two classes with high confidence. Comparative analysis with similar studies in the literature revealed superior performance, highlighting the classifier's accuracy and effectiveness in predicting MS. The application of the gradient boosting trees algorithm to predict MS based on demographic and clinical variables offers a promising avenue for early diagnosis and tailored treatment. This research demonstrates the potential of AI to transform healthcare, particularly in the context of MS. The predictive models developed have the capacity to enhance early detection, improve patient quality of life, and pave the way for further AI-based solutions in healthcare.
Land marks and safety with respect to radial nerve in distal humeral surgery
Authors: Etli Ibrahim , Yildirim Merve
Published: October 2023

The study analyzed 20 elbows from 10 preserved male human cadavers (10 right and 10 left), which were selected based on strict inclusion criteria. Cadavers with a history of prior surgery, infection, trauma or deformity were excluded from the sample. The average age of the cadavers was 46 years, ranging from 28 to 64 years. The precise measurements were obtained using the Microscribe-G2X device, renowned for its accuracy of up to one-thousandth of a millimeter. The length from the pivot point of the radial nerve in the sulcus nervi radialis to the distal end of the humerus is measured, along with the transverse diameter between the lateral epicondyle and the radial nerve and the length of the humerus itself. The length from the pivot point of the radial nerve in the sulcus nervi radialis to the distal end of the humerus is measured, along with the transverse diameter between the lateral epicondyle and the radial nerve and the length of the humerus itself. The length from the pivot point of the radial nerve in the sulcus nervi radialis to the distal end of the humerus is measured, along with the transverse diameter between the lateral epicondyle and the radial nerve and the length of the humerus itself. The right and left sides were measured to be 30.54±0.65cm and 30.54±0.59cm, respectively, with no considerable difference between them. The distance from the pivot point of the radial nerve in the sulcus nervi radialis to the distal part of the humerus was 15.07±1.27cm on the right side and 15.34±1.21cm on the left side. On the right, the distance was 15.07±1.27cm, while on the left, it was 15.34±1.21cm. Moreover, the transverse diameter between the lateral epicondyle and the radial nerve was measured at 2.95±0.14cm on the right side and 3.05±0.13cm on the left side. We contend that comprehension of the safe zone in distal humerus surgery can greatly improve surgical safety.
Investigation of deaths related to methyl alcohol intoxication in Izmir: A 5-year retrospective study
Authors: Tuncez Ferhat , Tasci Gulci , Can Ismai , Tokdemir Mehmet
Published: October 2023

Methyl alcohol consumption results in serious poisoning symptoms and even causes death, so it is not used in legal alcoholic beverages. We aimed to examine deaths due to methyl alcohol intoxication in our region through forensic autopsies performed in Izmir-Turkey to compare these data with international studies. A total of 13,701 autopsies performed between 2016-2021 were scanned retrospectively. 214 cases in which the exact cause of death was methanol intoxication were included in the study. All the cases were analyzed in terms of age, gender, date of death, place of death, length of hospitalization, methanol levels detected in blood and the vitreous humor, ethanol presence in blood, and pathological findings. The ratio of autopsies of the exact cause of death of methanol poisoning to total autopsies is 1.56%. Of these cases, 94.9% were male and 5.1% were female. The age range was 25–80 years, with a mean age of 53.4. According to the age distributions, the highest rate was 39.3% in the sixth decade. The highest number of cases was 129 (60.3%) in 2020. In the analysis of blood methanol levels, the concentration was found to be in the range of 0-642 mg/dl and the mean was 178 mg/dl. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a significant increase in methanol poisoning cases associated with the economic and social problems experienced in Turkey. Our study showed that methanol poisoning deaths are especially common in men aged 50-60 years so this group is at higher risk of methanol poisoning.
BEM-ESTAR ANIMAL E A PERCEPÇÃO DOS ALUNOS DE MEDICINA VETERINÁRIA QUANTO AO USO DE ANIMAIS VIVOS EM AULAS PRÁTICAS
Authors: Bermond Junior João Luiz , Rankel Fernandes Danieli , Beltrame Renato Travassos
Published: October 2023

O presente estudo teve como objetivo a confecção de um modelo substituto sintético a base de silicone e tubos de látex para avaliar a percepção sobre bem-estar animal, o conhecimento e a receptividade dos alunos sobre a possível adoção de novas técnicas no meio acadêmico. Foram aplicados questionários aos alunos do 6° período do curso de medicina veterinária de uma instituição privada de ensino antes e após a apresentação do modelo substituto. O questionário foi avaliado de modo qualiquantitativo a partir do método de análise de conteúdo da resposta e porcentagens. Foi possível identificar que os alunos possuíam uma avaliação pouco concisa sobre “o que é bem-estar animal”. Sobre a adoção de novas técnicas no meio acadêmico, 87,50% dos alunos demonstram receptividade frente a novas técnicas que possam diminuir a utilização de animais vivos. Destes 81,25% dos alunos aceitariam o modelo apresentado para que pudessem treinar primeiramente antes de utilizarem o modelo animal vivo, sendo de grande valia para os treinamentos práticos e inserir no meio acadêmico a ética e o respeito aos animais.
The impact of robotic surgery access on the management of patients with clinical stage I kidney tumors at Canadian academic centers
Authors: Lemire Francis , Zhang MengQi , Anderson Patrick , Finelli Antonio , Rendon Ricardo A. , Tanguay Simon , Bansal Rahul , Bhindi Bimal , So Alan I. , Pouliot Frédéric , Dean Lucas , Mallick Ranjeeta , Lavallée Luke T. , Breau Rodney H.
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Robotic surgery is used in the treatment of kidney tumors. We aimed to determine if robotic access was associated with initial choice of management for patients with a clinical stage I kidney mass.
Methods: Patients with a clinical stage I kidney mass were identified from the Canadian Kidney Cancer information system (CKCis) cohort. Sites were classified by year and access to robotic surgery. Associations between robotic access and initial management were determined using logistic regression. Univariable and multivariable analyses were performed, adjusting for tumor size and stage, and presented as relative risks (RR) or adjusted RR (aRR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI).
Results: Overall, 4160 patients were included. Among patients treated with surgery, the proportion of partial nephrectomy, compared to radical nephrectomy, was significantly higher in robotic sites (77.3% for robotic sites vs. 65.9% for non-robotic sites; RR 1.17, 95% CI 1.12–1.23, p<0.0001; aRR 1.12, 95% CI 1.08–1.17, p<0.0001). Patients receiving partial nephrectomy at sites with robotic access were more likely to receive a minimally invasive approach compared to patients at non-robotic sites (61.4% vs. 50.9%, RR 1.21, 95% CI 1.12–1.30; aRR 1.16, 95% CI 1.08–1.25, p<0.0001). The proportion of patients managed by active surveillance was not significantly different between robotic 405 (16.9%) and non-robotic 258 (14.7%) sites (RR 1.15, 95% CI 0.99–1.32; aRR 0.97, 95% CI 0.84–1.12).
Conclusions: Access to robotic kidney surgery was associated with increased use of partial nephrectomy and minimally invasive partial nephrectomy. Use of active surveillance was similar at robotic and non-robotic institutions. Limitations of this study include lack of data on perioperative complications and cancer recurrence.
Authors: Movitaria Mega Adyna , Fadilah Rahmatul , Rahmadinur Wisda
Published: October 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana perilaku pembullyan yang terjadi pada santri pondok pesantren Nurul Yaqin Ringan-Ringan, faktor apa saja yang menyebabkan perilaku pembullyan, serta peran orang tua dan masyarakat dalam upaya santri untuk mengendalikan perilaku pembullyan di pesantren. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif yang mana kasus ini melalui proses observasi, wawancara mendalam dan analisis dokumen. Hasil kajian yang melibatkan beberapa informan, seperti guru, siswa, dan orang tua, menunjukkan bahwa ada dua bentuk perilaku pembullyan, ringan dan berat. Faktor penyebab perilaku pembullyan adalah faktor internal dan eksternal. Upaya yang dilakukan orang tua dan guru untuk mengendalikan perilaku pembullyan adalah tindakan preventif dan represif. Tindakan preventif, seperti teguran dan pengawasan terhadap santri serta pemberian sanksi atau hukuman yang mengidentifikasi perilaku pembullyan, serta kerjasama antara pihak pesantren dan orang tua untuk meminimalisir terjadinya perilaku pembullyan
Economic Diversification in Kuwait Macroeconomic Implications
Authors: Sharafuddin Hassan A.
Published: October 2023

The extraction of oil remains the single dominant economic activity in Kuwait. While it has long been understood that economic diversification is needed to support a more stable economic base and a higher standard of living, this has been challenging in Kuwait and other GCC countries. The petroleum revenues of Kuwait cannot last forever, however public and private sector industry is nearly entirely dependent on this source of revenue. Various planning and projects have been undertaken as a means of achieving some measure of economic diversification. This paper undertakes an integrative review to synthesizing the measures undertaken in Kuwait towards the aim of economic diversification and evaluation of those projects, considering current evidence and frameworks. The study found that one area where the economic future needs of Kuwait and the cultural sensibility align is in small business ownership, and this in combination with the latent and undercapitalized, well-educated labor force presents many opportunities for growth, diversification, and innovation by providing for new opportunities for Kuwaiti citizens in Kuwait.
Gun Laws and Gun Deaths: An Empirical Analysis and Theological Assessment
Authors: Kelly Conor M.
Published: October 2023

The current state of gun violence in the United States involves an uneven distribution of firearms’ lethal violence that undermines the common good by creating intolerable risks of gun death for certain communities and certain people. Building on Catholic commitments to the dignity of every human life and the importance of solidarity as a counterbalance to structural sin, this article explains how Catholics can respond to this problematic status quo in a fashion that aligns with their faith convictions. The article draws on empirical data about the correlations between firearm availability and firearm mortality rates both internationally and within the United States to lay the foundation for a more nuanced evaluation of gun control laws, consistent with the expectation that Catholics will engage political life thoughtfully and with prudential judgment.
The Effect Of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Therapy On Reducing The Stress Level Of Inmates In Class II B Kudus Detention Center
Authors: Sri Hindriyastuti  , Noor Faidah  , Gardha Rias A
Published: October 2023

The number of inmates in the detention center has increased, resulting in increased levels of stress on inmates namely mild stress levels (11.1%) and moderate stress (33.3%) in 2015. All the pressure that occurs on prisoners in prison will result in mental and physical illness and prolonged stress will result in mental disorders such as depression, anxiety and even psychotic disorders. Stress management is used to overcome and reduce stress levels. Progressive muscle therapy is a therapeutic that is superior to other therapies because it is the cheapest and it's easy to do independently and shows the importance of restraining stress responses by trying to relieve conscious muscle tension. The design of this study used a pre - experimental design with a design of one group pre test - post test design. The population in this study were criminals in the Prison of Class II B Kudus. The sampling technique uses total sampling so that the sample size is 13 respondents. Data was collected using observation of stress levels and then analyzed using paired T test. The result of the paired T test showed that there was a significant effect between progressive muscle relaxation therapy on the reduction of stress levels in criminals in the Prison Class II B Kudus with a p-value of o,oo1 (p<0.05). There is the Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Therapy on Drecreasing Stress Levels of criminal in Prison Class II B Kudus.
Geography and the Irish Electoral System
Authors: Parker A. J.
Published: October 2023

The electoral system of the Republic of Ireland. Proportional Representation using the Single Transferable Vote (PR-STV), is probably the one which offers the greatest research opportunities of a geographical nature. This paper briefly places electoral geography and PR-STV in context and concentrates on providing an overview and illustrations of the geographical influences at work in the Irish electoral system. These include consideration of constituency delimitation, nomination strategies, voter management, ecological approaches, localism, bailiwicks, the friends and neighbours model and the geography of transfers
Reviews of books
Authors: Lewis Colin A. , Butlin Robin , Hughes T. Jones , Thomas Colin
Published: October 2023

THE SHELL GUIDE TO READING THE IRISH LANDSCAPE, by Frank Mitchell. Dublin: Country House, 1986. 228pp. IR£15.00. ISBN 0 946172 06 4. Reviewed by COLIN A. LEWISTHE SHAPING OF IRELAND: THE GEOGRAPHICAL PERSPECTIVE, edited by William Nolan. Cork and Dublin: The Mercier Press, 1986. 203pp. IR£7.50. ISBN 0 85342 765 8. Reviewed by ROBIN BUTLINRURAL LANDSCAPES AND COMMUNITIES: ESSAYS PRESENTED TO DESMOND McCOURT, edited by Colin Thomas. Dublin: Irish Academic Press, 1986. 256pp. IR£25.00. ISBN 0 7165 2375 2. Reviewed by T. JONES HUGHESIRISH FARMING: IMPLEMENTS AND TECHNIQUES 1750–1900, by Jonathan Bell and Mervyn Watson. Edinburgh: John Donald Publishers Ltd., 1986. 256pp. £14.00 stg. ISBN 0 85976 164 9. Reviewed by COLIN THOMAS
The per capita output of phosphorus from domestic detergents in Ireland 1950-1982
Authors: Patrick S. T.
Published: October 2023

Domestic sewage is a major source of phosphorus (P) to many Irish lakes. Domestic detergents comprise a significant source of P in such sewage. The change in the potential output of P from domestic detergents in Ireland between 1950–1982 is assessed in per capita terms. Per capita output in Northern Ireland levelled off at around 1.6 g person1 day1 from 1977. In the Republic output continued to rise (from a lower base! through 1982. The steady increase in P output from domestic detergents during this period facilitated an unequivocal increase in total domestic P output. In recent years the P content of detergents has declined. It is presumed that this source is now a less significant component of P loadings on lakes. Data derived during this study are considered a more suitable assessment of domestic detergent P output in Ireland than most published ‘assumptions’.