bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A generative model of personality disorder as a relational disorder
Authors: Zavlis Orestis , Moutoussis Michael , Fonagy Peter , Story Giles W
Published: October 2024

Existing models of personality disorder are statistical models: dispersion patterns of personality facets. Although useful in describing personality differences, such models fall short in terms of explaining those differences. Generative models can address these explanatory gaps by explicating the mechanisms that generate descriptive pathologies. In this paper, we aim to move beyond the former descriptive models and toward the latter explanatory ones. To do so, we formalize personality pathology using a generative model that has four properties. First, it is probabilistic: it outlines how humans leverage uncertainty to make sense of their own and others’ ways of being. Second, it is mentalizing: it posits that personality pathology is about poor ways of experiencing and relating to the self and others. Third, it is hierarchical: it accounts for the multiplicity of self- and other- states (in the here-and-now) and traits (in the long-run). Finally, it is dynamic: it outlines how these properties evolve over time, accounting for the development of personality. Simulating data from this model, we demonstrate how it can account for the generation, maintenance, and treatment of various personality problems (from borderline instability to narcissistic grandiosity) by formalizing them as relational problems: problems with navigating relationships. We thus discuss how our model could be used to address recent debates on what is central to personality pathology by clarifying the distinction between description (what personality ‘is’) and explanation (what personality ‘does’). We conclude the paper with a tutorial on our model and suggestions for future research.
Discrete and systematic communication in a continuous signal-meaning space
Authors: Chen Alicia M , Hofer Matthias , Poliak Moshe , Levy Roger Philip , Zaslavsky Noga
Published: October 2024

Human language displays both discreteness (the segmentation of continuous sensory information into distinct categories) and systematicity (the alignment of these categories into structured, meaningful patterns). These properties are crucial for language's flexibility and expressivity, but the cognitive biases driving their emergence remain unclear. To address this, we designed a real-time communication game where participants developed auditory signaling systems, generalizing from a small number of learned signal-meaning mappings to communicate about a continuous color space. The emergent communication systems exhibited both discreteness and systematicity. Systematicity, in particular, predicted successful communication. Our results suggest that cognitive biases toward non-arbitrary meaning-form associations may facilitate the development of successful cooperative communication.
Local Planning in Nepal: Understanding Among Local Officials
Authors: Adhikari Govinda
Published: October 2024

This study describes local government officials' understanding of planning provisions, particularly annual planning, in Nepal to identify gaps and improve effectiveness. Based on document reviews, interviews, and focus group discussions with officials from five local governments each in Lumbini and Madhesh Provinces and two in Koshi, it reveals significant knowledge gaps, particularly among grassroots officials. The study highlights the need for enhanced training and capacity-building to address these deficiencies, improve decision-making, and support sustainable development. Recommendations include strengthening training programs for both officials and community leaders who can exert pressure on local officials to implement provisions improving information dissemination, and reinforcing accountability mechanisms.
'Political Role in Journalism': Issues and Challenges in Nepal and Beyond
Authors: Kandel Ishwori Prasad
Published: October 2024

This paper examines the intricate connection between politics and journalism, highlighting the difficulties and effects of political influence on journalistic practices. The study shows, through a review of the, statement of problem, study of object and literature, that political beliefs have a major influence on media narratives, which frequently results in skewed reporting. The study is dependence of self-censorship, especially in authoritarian regimes. The crucial role that journalism plays in influencing public opinion and its consequences for democratic processes are also covered in this essay. It also draws attention to the difficulties that journalists encounter in politically delicate situations, such as censorship, physical threats, and legal constraints. The results highlight the necessity for journalistic independence and integrity to support democratic processes, as well as the dual role that media plays as a safeguard for democracy and a possible conduit for political influence. The study highlights the role that independent journalism plays in defending democratic norms in Nepal and notes the challenges that journalists confront in upholding impartiality and moral standards in the face of political polarization.
पुनर्जागरणकालय् नेपालभाषा साहित्यया विधागत विकास
Authors: Shrestha Rabin
Published: October 2024

पुनर्जागरणयात पुनर्जन्म (च्भदष्चतज) नं धाइ अर्थात पुनर्जागरणया शाब्दिक अर्थ हाकनं दनेगु खः । प्राचीनकाल (ने.सं.६२५–९६७)य् च्वन्ह्याय्धुंकूगु नेपालभाषा साहित्य माध्यमिककाल (पुनर्जागरण न्हयःया ई ने.सं.९६७–१०२९ य् वयाः झन थुकिया अस्तित्व न्हनावनीगु अवस्थाय् थ्यन । थुगु अवस्थाय् थ्यंगुया छगू हुनि उगु ईया राणा शासकतय्गु नेपालभाषा प्रति नकारात्मक दृष्टिकोण खःसा मेगु नेपालभाषा साहित्य ईकथंया ह्यूपाःलिसें न्ह्याःवनेमफुगुलिं नं खः । उबलेया ल्याय्म्हतसें न्ह्यलं चाय्काः नेपालभाषा साहित्य विकासया लागि जागरण हल । नेपालभाषा साहित्यया पुनर्जागरण ईया घटना विधागतकथं व्याख्या जूगु मदु । थ्व च्वसूया उद्देश्य नेपालभाषा साहित्यया पुनर्जागरण ईया घटना व साहित्ययात विधागतकथं उजागर याय्गु खः । थुकिया नितिं ने.सं.१०२९ निसें ने.सं.१०५० (बुद्ध धर्म व नेपालभाषा पत्रिका बन्द याःगु ई )तकया ईयात पुनर्जागरणकाल क्वःछ्यूगु दु । पुनर्जागरण कालय् गद्य साहित्य दुने थीथी विधा विकास जूगु खनेदु । पद्य साहित्य थीथी साहित्यकारपिनिगु कविता पिहांवल । थ्व हे कालय् नाटक, भाषा व्याकरण, अनुवाद साहित्य, भूमिका च्वय्गु परम्परा, पाठ्यसफू, पत्रकारिता व थीथी संघ–संस्थाया नं विकास जुल ।
विभिन्न स्थानमा मनाइने विस्काः जात्रा
Authors: Kayastha Balaram
Published: October 2024

विस्काः जात्रा भक्तपुरमा मनाइन्छ भन्ने तथ्यसँग प्रायः सबै जानकार भए पनि त्यसै अवसरमा यो जात्रा भक्तपुरका अतिरिक्त त्यस वरपरका अन्य थुप्रै प्राचीन नेवार वस्ती बोडे, थिमी, नगदेश, काभ्रेको सांगा, खड्पु, धुलिखेल र काठमाडौँको टोखा पनि मनाइन्छ । भक्तपुरको मौलिक जात्रा विस्काःको प्रभाव अन्यत्र पर्नुको कारण खोतल्दै जात्राका समग्र गतिविधिलाई अध्ययन गर्दा यो विशुद्ध रूपको धार्मिक जात्रा भएको पुष्टि हुन्छ । धार्मिक पृष्ठभूमिमा आधारित भए पनि यस पछाडिको साँस्कृतिक परम्परामा भने एकरूपता नभै ठाउँ पिच्छे भिन्नता रहेको छ । यसैले यसमा कतै ध्वजारोहणका साथ स्थानीय देवदेवीका खटजात्रा गरेर चाड मनाइन्छ भने कतै खटजात्रा मात्र गरेर विस्काः जात्रा मनाइन्छ, कतै आपसमा फुस्रो सिन्दूर छर्केर, कतै जिब्रो छेड्ने जात्रा गरेर त कतै नदी, कुण्ड आदिमा गएर स्नान, दान, धर्म, पुण्य आदि कार्य गरेर यो जात्रा मनाइन्छ । तर विस्काः जात्राको विशेषता भनेको विशाल विश्वध्वजासहितको लिङ्गो उठाएर जात्रा गर्नु हो । भक्तपुर, बोडे, साँगा, खड्पु र टोखामा लिङ्गो उठाउने परम्परा छ । तर भक्तपुर र टोखामा मात्र विश्वध्वजासहित लिङ्गो उठाइन्छ ।
Gender Perspective on Neutral Acceptance of Death: A Study of Nepalese Youth
Authors: Karki Tej Bahadur , D’Mello Laveena
Published: October 2024

Background & Objective: This study explores gender differences in the neutral acceptance of death among Nepalese youth. Neutral acceptance is defined as the recognition of death as a natural and inevitable part of life without judgment or strong emotions.
Methods: A cross-sectional, explanatory quantitative study was conducted among 196 college students using simple random sampling. Data were collected through the Death Attitude Profile—Revised (DAP-R), specifically focusing on neutral acceptance. The study employed statistical tests such as the Chi-Square test and independent samples t-test to assess gender differences in attitudes toward neutral acceptance.
Results: The findings revealed significant gender differences in neutral acceptance of death. Female participants exhibited a higher mean score (M = 4.23) compared to males (M = 3.93). Statistical analysis (p = 0.003) confirmed that females are more likely to adopt a neutral acceptance of death than males.
Conclusion & Recommendation: The study concludes that Nepalese females tend to exhibit a higher neutral acceptance of death than males, likely due to cultural and social factors that encourage emotional openness and caregiving roles. These findings suggest the need for further exploration of how gender influences death attitudes and coping mechanisms in Nepalese society.
Novelty: This research fills a gap in understanding gender-specific differences in neutral death acceptance, shaped by societal norms and cultural factors. The study provides insights into how male and female perspectives on death vary, offering valuable information for mental health, policy, and cultural discussions around death and gender roles in Nepalese society.
Analysis of yield and economical performance in greenhouse tomato in Uruguay with a systemic approach
Authors: Berrueta Moreira María Cecilia , Dogliotti Santiago , Giménez Gustavo
Published: October 2024

Knowledge about contributing factors to yield loss is essential for sustainable intensification of agriculture. However, promising ideas from crop scale research are not always successfully adopted by farmers. Further analysis are needed to understand the interactions between decision making at crop and farm level and the consequences for the performance of the farm system as a whole. This study aimed to: (1) identify strategies to reduce yield gaps in greenhouse tomato in south Uruguay; (2) analyze main factors affecting economic efficiency of tomato crop and their relation with farms’ characteristics, and (3) explore improvement trajectories through re-design processes at both crop and farm level focusing in: synergies and trade-offs between crop yield maximization and farming system improvement. Yield gap was explored by combining regional agronomic diagnosis and yield gap analysis. 110 tomato greenhouses within 23 farms during 2014/15 and 2015/16 were assessed. Scaling up was explored in five farms through co-innovation under ecological intensification framework. Yields ranged from 0.9 to 24.3 kg m-2 and yield gap was 10.7 kg m-2 or 44% relative to potential. Cumulated photosynthetic active radiation intercepted (PARINT) was the most correlated with yield. We analyzed two complementary ways of increasing yield: (1) modifying growth-defining factors to increase PARINT and (2) modifying growth-limiting and reducing factors responsible for the gap to attainable yield at a given level of PARINT. Economic efficiency variability among tomato crops was explained mainly by yield and sales prices, while farm type according to resource endowment was not highlighted. Considering the farm as a whole when re-designing more sustainable systems had higher economic impact than focusing only on the main crop. However, yield gap analysis of main crop inside a farming system re-design process allowed to prioritize problems at crop level and be precise to suggest crop management plans to overall systems improvements.
Honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) resistance to the Microsporidium Nosema ceranae in Plantations of Eucalyptus grandis
Authors: Mendoza Spina Yamandú , Invernizzi Ciro
Published: October 2024

Nosemosis of honey bees (Apis mellifera) is a disease of adult bees, primarily causing disorders in the digestive tract. In Uruguay, Nosemosis occurs in the colonies which are moved to plantations of Eucalyptus grandis. The hypothesis of the present thesis, states that nosemosis by N. ceranae causes severe damage to honey bee colonies located in plantations of E. grandis. However, the magnitude of this damage and the subsequent restoration of colony health, depend on the environment conditions. On the other hand, there are colonies with differential genetic resistance to infection by N. ceranae, and this resistance could be related to a better immune response. To corroborate these hypotheses, five works were carried out. In the first two, it was demonstrated that N. ceranae differentially affected the honey bee colonies depending on the environment in which they were. In the third study, we found that africanized bees were less infected with N. ceranae and with Black queen cell virus (BQCV), and produced more honey than European bees. In the next study, we attempted to increase the resistance and susceptibility of the colonies against N. ceranae, through a bidirectional selection that did not handled the paternity of the workers. Firstly, colonies with differential resistance against the microsporidium were identified, in the first generation resistant colonies had fewer spores per bee than susceptible colonies, but these results were not sustained in the next generation, suggesting the need to improve the selection methodology. Finally, we assessed whether the differential resistance against N. ceranae would be linked to a better immune response, obtaining negative results.
Theoretical approaches to the problem of integration of servicemen with disabilities into society
Authors: Oderov A. , Romanchuk S. , Liudovyk T. , Lavrynenko O. , Leshchinskyi O. , Matveiko O. , Pankevych Y.
Published: October 2024

The problems of health disorders and disabilities among military personnel in the security forces today, in the context of warfare, are quite relevant for any social environment, peoples and the country as a whole, which requires the attention of the state leadership and scientists in the search, development and implementation of the latest technologies adapted to the needs of persons with disabilities, taking into account their needs. It is worth noting that in recent years, the attitude to this category of servicemen has changed significantly and health disorders are considered a social phenomenon.
The scientific article is devoted to the study and analysis of problems related to adaptive physical culture and sports for military personnel with health disabilities. The author proposes a set of measures to address them, and emphasizes the need to create conditions, scientifically based training programs and specialized sports facilities for physical exercises for servicemen with disabilities, their accessibility, and improvement of the regulatory framework based on the realities of servicemen's participation in combat operations.
Тhe relationship between the level development of motor qualities of female cadets and their performance results exercises with kettles
Authors: Prontenko V. V. , Pidoprygora M. V. , Milevskyi O. L. , Trofymchuk V. A. , Bohovyk M. V. , Bohovyk N. V.
Published: October 2024

The article examines the relationship between sports results in exercises with kettlebells and the level of development of motor qualities and the formation of military-applied motor skills of female cadets of the kettlebell sports section of a higher military educational institution under martial law.
Research methods: theoretical analysis and generalization of literary sources, pedagogical observation, pedagogical testing, methods of mathematical statistics.
It was established that the majority of strength exercises and exercises that require the manifestation of endurance have a close and moderately significant relationship (p<0?01) with high results of female cadets in competitive kettlebell exercises, namely: pull-ups on a low bar, squats with barbell, barbell deadlift, hanging on the crossbar, complex strength exercise, 1 and 2 km run, jumping out in 1 min. Also, a close and average statistically significant relationship (p<0.01-0.05) was found between the high level of formation of military applied motor skills of female cadets and all exercises with weights (p<0,01-0,05) (general control exercise on the obstacle course, throwing a grenade range and 5 km dash march). The results of the study allow us to state that the use of exercises with kettlebells in the process of physical education under martial law conditions will ensure the effective development of motor qualities, the formation of military-applied motor skills in order to ensure the physical readiness of female cadets of higher military educational institutions for educational and future military-professional and combat activity.
Development of professional skills in kickboxing athletes using virtual reality technologies
Authors: Roshak O. , Yatsiv Ya.
Published: October 2024

Ukrainian sports are currently facing numerous problems due to the hostile military operations by the Russian Federation, leading to the emigration of gifted athletes from the nation. Considering these challenges, the search for novel ways to support and enhance athletes throughout their careers has become critically important. Cutting-edge technologies, especially virtual reality (VR), are being proposed as a potent means to enhance professional training. They facilitate the fusion of traditional and innovative methods, ensuring that athletic training evolves to meet contemporary demands.
This strategy adjusts the requirements of athletes across the spectrum, from beginners to professionals, as well as mentors and sports entities eager to incorporate unconventional technologies into their training regimen. Employing immersive VR settings enables the replication of authentic competitive scenarios and training intensities. It offers the capability to monitor biometric data, evaluating the athletes' resilience to stress, their focus, and their strategic expertise. Anticipated outcomes of this holistic approach include enhanced training session productivity, reinforced mental strength in competitors during events, and expedited recuperation from injuries.
The introduction and application of VR technology in sports training signifies a leap towards revitalizing traditional training techniques, ensuring they are modular and adaptable. This facilitates seamless integration into a range of sports disciplines and alignment with diverse training schemes, enhancing Ukraine's global sports standing and positioning the nation as a pioneer in athlete training innovation. In this study, we explored the incorporation of VR technology in kickboxing, specifically targeting the 10–12-year age bracket. At this developmental stage, children are particularly receptive to new experiences and stimuli, making such a technologically enriched environment a powerful tool to boost training enthusiasm. Virtual reality holds the promise of breaking the routine of standard training practices, rendering them more captivating and interactive, which is crucial for attracting young participants.
MOTIVES AND INTERESTS OF STUDENTS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Authors: Yakovenko Olena , Zavalnyuk Viktoriya , Semenenko Viacheslav , Yaremenko Oleh
Published: October 2024

The article presents the results of a study of students' motives and interests in physical education, which play a key role in forming of an active lifestyle in young people and affect their health, psychological well-being and social relationships. A literature review and an anonymous survey of 222 students from various Ukrainian higher educational institutions were conducted to identify the main reasons why young people engage in physical activity.
The results of the study showed that the most significant motivations are students' desire to improve their physical condition (71.6%), improve their health (59%) and commitment to exercise (69.8%), which indicates the importance of physical education for improving physical condition and overall wellness. It is also noted that physical activity has a positive effect on psychological health, in particular, it reduces stress, improves mood and energy levels, and helps to increase self-confidence.
Special attention is focused on social aspects: physical education promotes the formation of new social relationships and improves communication skills through participation in team sports and competitions. In addition, students note the impact of classes on self-realisation, discipline and self-control, which indicates their importance for personal development. Although such motives as the desire to receive positive grades (43.7%) and to build a beautiful figure (33.3%) are less significant, they also play a role in the overall motivation of students to participate in physical activities. The importance of developing effective physical education programmes aimed at satisfying the various students' requirements has been proved, which will help increase their physical activity and overall health.
Nazwy zup w gwarach kujawskich
Authors: Paluszak-Bronka Anna
Published: October 2024

Celem artykułu jest charakterystyka semantyczna i genetyczna nazw zup w gwarach kujawskich. Pozwala ona nie tylko objaśnić motywację i pochodzenie analizowanych jednostek, ale wykazać zróżnicowanie gwar na Kujawach. Dzięki analizowanym nazwom można również odtworzyć kulturę kulinarną wsi kujawskiej, którą charakteryzowały: samowystarczalność, minimalizm konsumpcyjny i sezonowość.
DISPERSION OF LAMB WAVES IN MULTILAYER STRUCTURES
Authors:   Odesa State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Pysarenko O.
Published: October 2024

Low cost, the possibility of online monitoring and high sensitivity distinguish the method of structural monitoring using Lamb waves from other available methods. Structural analysis based on Lamb waves in heterogeneous materials requires fundamental knowledge of the behavior of Lamb waves in such materials. This basic knowledge is critical for signal processing in determining possible damage that can be detected by the propagating wave. Recently, Lamb wave methods have been used to simultaneously survey large areas of composite structures. However, such methods are more complex than traditional ultrasonic testing because Lamb waves have dispersive characteristics, namely, the wave speed varies depending on the frequency, modes and thickness of the plates. Experimentally measured group velocities of Lamb waves in composite materials with anisotropic characteristics do not coincide with theoretical group velocities, which are calculated using the dispersion equation of Lamb waves. This discrepancy arises because in anisotropic materials there is an angle between the direction of the group velocity and the direction of the phase velocity. This work investigates the propagation characteristics of Lamb waves in composites, focusing on group velocity and characteristic wave curves. For symmetric laminates, a robust method is proposed by imposing boundary conditions on the mid-plane and top surface to separate symmetric and antisymmetric wave modes. The dispersive and anisotropic behavior of Lamb waves in two different types of symmetrical laminates is theoretically studied in detail. The dispersion of Lamb waves was studied for 10 symmetric and asymmetric modes. It is shown that only fundamental modes are not characterized by a cutoff frequency, which indicates the interaction of fundamental modes with composite layers in the low-frequency range. A high level of group velocity dispersion was discovered for the SH0 and S0 modes. It is concluded that in isotropic laminates, dispersion is characteristic of symmetric modes. It is shown that the frequency dependence of the group velocity of Lamb waves of laminar composites can be represented in polynomial form.
MODELING THE ENTRY OF AIR CONTAMINANTS INTO A ROOM
Authors:   Odessa State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Kiosak V. , Isaiev V. ,   Odessa State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Fedorenko V. ,   Odesagaz joint-stock company, Gridasov A. ,   Municipal institution "Reserve points of the civil protection department of the Odessa City Council"
Published: October 2024

A mathematical model of air contaminant (products of human activity) inflow into the isolated air space has been developed. On the basis of the formula modified by us the simulation of human respiration with carbon dioxide, water vapor and heat emission is implemented. The model also takes into account the heat input from the human body through clothing. Applying numerical modelling ANSYS CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) on the basis of continuity equations and Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes equations "RANS" (Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes) the following results on air medium state change in the isolated space were obtained: - the human respiratory cycle is modelled at simultaneous heat transfer from the body surface through clothes into the studied air space; - the exponential equation of the trend line of concentration to observation time was obtained; - monitoring and rendering (visualization) of changes in concentration, temperature and relative humidity in the space under study by time along the room height was performed. These results and regularities served as initial data for solving a number of model non-stationary problems on aerodynamics and heat and mass transfer in the room. The inverse problem of general exchange ventilation was to be solved. Changes in the state of the air environment initially contaminated with carbon dioxide, heat and water vapors were studied when people were in the studied space and the supply and exhaust ventilation was operating. Of the four air change schemes planned for the study, the results for one schemes are presented in this publication. The dynamics of assimilation of excess heat, humidity and carbon dioxide made it possible to assess the efficiency of ventilation systems and to predict improvements in their energy efficiency when air parameters are brought up to standard values.
DESEMPENHO AGRONÔMICO DE GENÓTIPOS DE FEIJÃO-CAUPI EM FUNÇÃO DA APLICAÇÃO DE NITROGÊNIO
Authors: Martins de Santana Douglas , Soares Ferreira Maria Beatriz , Dos Santos Souza Cristiano , De Sousa Leite Wallace
Published: October 2024

A cultura do feijão-caupi apresenta grande importância na alimentação humana, sobretudo para pequenos agricultores no Norte e Nordeste brasileiro. Todavia, as produções são baixas, em função dos veranicos, ausência de sistemas de irrigação, escolha de cultivares inadequadas e solos com deficiências nutricionais, sobretudo o nitrogênio, tido como o mais exigido pela cultura. Deste modo, objetivou-se avaliar a influência da adubação nitrogenada no desempenho agronômico de genótipos de feijão-caupi em condição de sequeiro, no município de Uruçuí. PI. O experimento foi instalado e conduzido na área experimental do Instituto Federal do Piauí – Campus Uruçuí. Foi adotado o delineamento em blocos casualizados, em esquema de parcela subdividida 2 x 7, com quatro repetições. As parcelas foram constituídas por duas doses de N: 0 (baixo) e 30 kg ha-1 de N (alto), enquanto as subparcelas por 7 genótipos de feijão-caupi (BRS Tumucumaque, BRS Novaera, BRS Xiquexique, BRS Aracê, BRS Pujante e os acessos Verdinha e Pratinha). Foram avaliados os seguintes parâmetros: número de trifólio, altura de plantas, ciclo de maturação, número de grãos por vagem, massa de mil grãos e produtividade de grãos. Os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância pelo teste F, e as médias agrupadas pelo teste de Scott-Knott, a 5% de probabilidade. As cvs. Xiquexique e Pratinha demonstraram maior número de trifólios quando em alto N, assim como BRS Xiquexique, BRS Tumucumaque e o acesso Verdinha maior altura nesta condição. O acesso Pratinha demonstrou maior número de grãos por planta nas duas condições analisadas, e a BRS Xiquexique, quando adubada. As cvs. BRS Tumucumaque, BRS Xiquexique, e os acessos Verdinha e Pratinha apresentaram as maiores médias de produtividade quando adubadas. Concluiu-se que a cv. BRS Tumucumaque apresenta melhor desempenho produtivo quando adubada com N, e as cvs. BRS Pujante e BRS Novaera demonstram maior produtividade em condição de baixo N.
The Correlation of Emotional Intelligence with Students Academic Resilience in University of Malakand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Authors: Riaz Tahira , Ali Asghar , Khan Abid
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship of emotional intelligence with academic resilience. A sample of 400 students were taken from 10 different departments of the university of Malakand. These 10 departments were further accumulated into 3 faculties i.e. 1. Faculty of Physical Sciences, 2. Faculty of Social Sciences, 3. Faculty of Arts and Humanities. Among these, 4 of the departments were taken from physical sciences, 3 from social sciences and 3 from arts and humanities. The data was collected through simple random sampling technique. The first instrument was an emotional intelligence scale which was self-report consisting of 45 items of Likert scale, second instrument was academic resilience scale of 27 items, self-report, Likert scale was used. Data was analyzed through SPSS by applying descriptive statistics and correlation between variable i.e. emotional intelligence and academic resilience. The study found positive correlation between emotional intelligence and academic resilience.
Investigation of the sorption activity of native coals to air oxygen
Authors: Patrakov Yu. F. , Semenova S. A. , Yarkova A. V.
Published: October 2024

The influence of the gaseous medium during sample preparation, the granulometric composition, the duration of contact with air and the stage of metamorphism on the process of oxygen sorption from the air was established. It is shown that conducting sample preparation in an air atmosphere leads to primary oxidation of the outer surface of the coals, which introduces an error in determining the oxygen sorption rate constant. Fine coal fractions (0-0.2 mm) with a more developed outer surface have increased oxygen absorption activity. The rate of oxygen sorption is maximal at the initial moment of the interaction of active carbons with air and decreases with the duration of contact. The least metamorphosed hard coals of the D brand with a high content of reactive functional groups and a developed porous structure are characterized by the greatest chemisorption activity.
Preparation of highly effective carbon adsorbents based on high-moor peat from the European North of Russia
Authors: Zubov I. N. , Savrasova Y. A. , Bogdanovich N. I.
Published: October 2024

The study of active coals obtained from high-moor peat of the European North of Russia was conducted by method of thermochemical activation with NaOH with various types of pre-treatment (debituminization and pre-hydrolysis). Based on the results of the low-temperature adsorption of nitrogen, the derived active coals belong to the adsorbents in which the structure of the micro-agents predominates. The specific surface of the coal pores reaches 2330 m2/g, the total volume of pores – 1.44 cm3/g. It has been determined that the introduction of the pre-hydrolysis stage makes it possible to increase significantly the yield of active coals. For initial peat samples, the growth is 28%; for debituminized – 97%, moreover it significantly improve its sorption characteristics. It has been shown that weakly decomposed peat of the European North of Russia can be used as raw material for producing high-efficiency carbon microporous adsorbents.
Ignition of anthracite microparticles by continuous laser radiation with wavelengths of 450 and 808 nm
Authors: Aduyev B. P. , Belokurov G. M. , Liskov I. Y. , Nurmukhametov D. R.
Published: October 2024

The energy and spectral-kinetic characteristics of ignition of anthracite microparticle powders with a bulk density of 0.5 g/cm3 were measured when exposed to continuous laser radiation at wavelengths λ = 450 and 808 nm with an exposure time of 1 second. Ignition delay times were measured depending on the radiation power density and critical values of the ignition energy density of anthracite samples were determined. The energy cost of igniting anthracite for radiation with λ = 450 nm is less than for radiation with λ = 808 nm. In the emission spectra of anthracite resulting from the absorption of laser radiation, there is a glow associated with the release and ignition of volatile substances (flame CO, glow of excited molecules CO, C2 and H2O) and thermal glow associated mainly with the heated surface of the samples, as well as the flight of incandescent carbon particles.
Thermolysis of asphalt deasphalting in the presence of natural clinoptilolite
Authors: Shumovsky А. V. , Gorlov E. G. , Kotov A. S.
Published: October 2024

The results of a study of the process of thermal conversion (thermolysis) of asphalt deasphalting in the presence of natural zeolites are presented. Because Clinoptilolite is the most common type of natural zeolite in Russia; if the proposed process is introduced into industry, it will be provided with zeolite in the required volumes. Conditions were selected under which the most intense conversion of raw materials was observed with the formation of significant quantities of gasoline and diesel fractions, and the yield of light products depends on the silicate module of the zeolite: it increases with increasing module. Mechanical processing of clinoptilolite helps to increase its catalytic activity in the process of asphalt thermolysis.
Geochemical features of coals of the Mezhegey deposit
Authors: Yanchat N. N. , Tas-ool L. Kh.
Published: October 2024

An analysis of the correlations between the ash content of coal (Adср) and the content of ash-forming elements was carried out. Significant positive pairwise correlations were revealed in the accumulations of SiO2, Al2O3, TiO2 and each of them with ash content Adср (rcr0.05=0.23). In the group Fe2O3, MgO, CaO, a significant positive correlation is observed between the accumulations of only Fe2O3 and MgO, but each of them correlates negatively with Adср. A qualitative analysis of the distributions of petrochemical modules (GM, AM, ZhM, TM) of coal ash from the 2.2-Ulug seam of the Mezhegey deposit was carried out. Hydrolyzate destruction of the mineral matter of coal in 94% of the studied sample (n = 70) is represented by superhydrolysates (GMmin 2.07, GMmax 7.45), normohydrolysates (GMmin 0.86, GMmax 1.95), hypohydrolysates (GMmin 0.56, GMmax 0.84). A combined analysis of correlations between the ash content of coal (Adср) and the contents of ash-forming elements and petrochemical modules of ash made it possible to establish the origin of ash-forming elements - ash-carrier Fe is aquagenic, ash-carriers Al, Ti are allotigenic.
Association of WNT Gene Polymorphism with Frequency of Cytogenetic Disorders under the Action of Ionizing Radiation
Authors: Isubakova Daria S. , Litviakov Nikolay V. , Tsymbal Olga S. , Vishnevskaya Tatyana V. , Tsyplenkova Maria Yu. , Milto Ivan V. , Takhauov Ravil M.
Published: October 2024

The paper presents the results of a study of the association of single nucleotide polymorphisms of the WNT genes with an increased frequency of cytogenetic disorders in the blood lymphocytes of workers at an ionizing radiation facility exposed to long-term radiation exposure at doses of 100–500 mGy.The object of the study was the blood of 95 apparently healthy workers who were subjected to long-term technogenic external exposure to γ-radiation in doses from 100 to 500 mGy in the course of their professional activities. For all examined individuals, a standard cytogenetic analysis of blood lymphocytes was performed. Genomic DNA was isolated from workers’ blood lymphocytes using a “QIAamp DNA Blood mini Kit” (Qiagen, Germany). DNA was genotyped for 116 single nucleotide polymorphisms of the WNT genes using high-density “CytoScan™ HD Array” (Affymetrix, USA) chips (DNA chips). Taking into account the Bonferroni correction, an association of single nucleotide polymorphisms of the WNT genes with a high frequency of circular chromosomes in blood lymphocytes was established, all other types of cytogenetic disorders did not show statistical significance. As a result of the study, a single nucleotide polymorphism of the WNT9B gene rs1530364 was identified, which can be considered as a potential marker of individual radiosensitivity.
Pathomorphological Features of Lung Fibrosis in Individuals Occupationally Exposed to Alpha Radiation
Authors: Sychugov Gleb V. , Azizova Tamara V. , Osovets Sergey V. , Kazachkov Evgeniy L. , Grigoryeva Evgeniya S. , Sychugov Alexsander G.
Published: October 2024

The aim of this study was to search for the specific morphological features of radiation-induced lung fibrosis compared to pulmonary fibrosis of another origin, using biological specimens of lung tissue collected from workers internally exposed to alpha radiation. The morphological features of lung fibrosis were defined using biological specimens of lung tissue that had been collected during autopsy examinations from 56 workers diagnosed with plutonium-induced lung fibrosis during life, from 34 workers with lung fibrosis of another origin (due to chronic inflammatory lung diseases) and from 35 workers without clinical pulmonary pathology (controls). The total lung-absorbed dose of gamma radiation from external exposure did not significantly differ among the studied groups, and the total lung-absorbed dose of alpha radiation from internal exposure was significantly higher in workers with plutonium-induced lung fibrosis. To investigate the extracellular matrix components, mono- and polyclonal labeled antibodies against type I, IV, and V collagens were used. In addition, to evaluate the system of extracellular matrix metabolism regulation, the antibodies against matrix metalloproteinases MMP-2, MMP-9, tissue inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases TIMP-1 and TIMP-2 were used. The study revealed qualitative and quantitative morphological peculiarities of plutonium-induced lung fibrosis compared to lung fibrosis of another origin. This allows us to conclude that plutonium-induced lung fibrosis is a specific type of lung fibrosis, which is characterized with specific location and architectonics of fibrosis foci within the lung, and with changes in levels of collagen, elastic and reticular fibers in the pulmonary stroma. The analysis demonstrated that hyperproduction of type V collagen plays a key role in the development of plutonium-induced lung fibrosis. In addition, the imbalance between the expression of MMPs and their inhibitors plays an important role in the development of lung fibrosis.
Implementasi Peran LPSK dalam Memberikan Perlindungan Bagi Para Saksi dan Korban di Wilayah Kepulauan Bangka Belitung
Authors: Sartika Dea , Marcelleno  , Azzahra Maharani Safitri Nashva , Haryadi Dwi
Published: October 2024

Kantor Penghubung LPSK Kepulauan Bangka Belitung merupakan instrumen yang eksistensinya bersifat esensial untuk melindungi hak-hak saksi maupun korban dalam tatanan sistem hukum pidana Indonesia guna memastikan keadilan dan kepastian. Oleh karenanya, studi tentang peran LPSK penting diketahui untuk mengetahui tugas dan kompleksitas kendala yang dihadapi. Metode penelitian menggunakan yuridis empiris dan pengambilan data dilakukan dengan wawancara kepada pihak LPSK, beberapa saksi dan korban, serta telaah pustaka terhadap Undang-Undang Nomor 31 Tahun 2014 tentang Perlindungan Saksi dan Korban. Hasil penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa Kantor Penghubung LPSK Kepulauan Bangka Belitung sudah melakukan berbagai perlindungan terhadap saksi dan korban diberbagai kasus yang tersebar di kabupaten/kota, namun dalam pelaksanaannya ditemui beberapa kendala.
Influence of Culture Among Users of Illegal Substances in Oman: An Ethnographic Study
Authors: Al Harthi Hamida , Al Salmi Isa , Al Awaidy Salah
Published: October 2024

INTRODUCTION: The Oman citizen's community significantly shapes the drug user's life and identity after incarceration. We acknowledge that community support plays a significant role in life of users of illegal substances. The community's attitude towards users of illegal substances after imprisonment is very much linked to the tribal nature of society, which is supported by how most Oman citizens interpret their religion. We seek to investigate the impact of cultural influences and familial reintegration among Oman citizens on individuals who turn to illicit substances following their incarceration.

METHODS: We recruited 19 Omani males aged 18-35 imprisoned in Oman Central Prison using purposive sampling. We conducted qualitative study using an ethnography method and collected data over 8 months to explore users of illegal substances life experiences both outside and during prison. Face-to-face, semi-structured interviews with the participants yielded detailed transcripts and field notes. We analyzed using a thematic framework and compared the results with existing literature.

RESULTS: The participants described how stigmatization and rejection from society and family thwarted their attempts to reintegrate into the Omani community after their release from prison. The participants were facing difficulties in maintaining relationships with their family members and feeling a part of the family, despite their status. The primary reason for their loss of identity and self-worth appeared to be their lost or detached bonding with their families. The enormity of their accumulated psychophysiological trauma contributed to their early relapse and reincarceration.

CONCLUSION: Users of illegal substances face the challenge of reestablishing contact with their families. Most participants reported that their family's lack of support was the primary factor contributing to their early relapse. Close family connections individualize the internal feeling of self-worth of users of illegal substances and increase motivation to seek help from family, especially during the period soon after release from prison.
Europe, Scandinavia and Baltic Republics' Future
Authors: Rebas Hain
Published: October 2024

What do the Baltic states expect from Europe? The answer is quite simple. The Baltic nations want Europe and the West to understand their not easy situtation, and also help so that they can help themselves. That's about it. But then the question arises: What is their situation? What solutions can they choose from? And why should the West actually help them?
If we want to answer these questions, it is necessary to examine the relations of the Baltic states especially with the East and the West, study the transit position of the Baltics and briefly address their internal problems. For obvious reasons, we will focus on the decisive, not yet fully resolved multilateral relations with Russia.
It is certain that the future of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania will again be determined by basic geopolitical factors, primarily by the attitude of the West, but also by the political, economic and military development of their big neighbor - Russia. The internal politics of the Baltic states themselves, especially when it concerns the progress of the economy and democracy and relations with hundreds of thousands of mainly Russian immigrants (they were also called Soviet occupiers earlier), will certainly play a certain role in the overall development. However, it is known that the Baltic states are too insignificant and small - even if they cooperated intensively in a wide range of areas - for that; so that they build their future solely on their own efforts. The renewed independence of the Baltic states will therefore undoubtedly depend - just as it did in the interwar period - mainly on foreign goodwill and consent. In acquiring the necessary interface areas and tools for membership of the Baltic states in the Council of Europe will certainly help this purpose.It is certain that the long-term goal of the Baltic states lies first in association and later in membership in the European Union, the Western European Union and NATO. They want to anchor in Europe as soon as possible and if possible permanently.
Political Context of Nuclear Weapons Proliferation
Authors: Eichler Jan
Published: October 2024

After the end of the Cold War and the bipolar confrontation, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, especially nuclear weapons, is identified as one of the greatest risks of today. The current US administration attaches particular importance to the fight against the proliferation of nuclear weapons. This is especially evidenced by Clinton's statement at the UN in September of last year that "no democracy will be able to feel safe until we manage to solve the problem of the most destructive weapons".
The proliferation of nuclear weapons is an extremely serious and complex problem that requires assessment from many perspectives, which is understandably beyond the capabilities of one article and one author. In one article, at most, attention can be drawn to the need to analyze certain contexts - in this case, primarily historical, political and international-non-political contexts. Based on this analysis, it is then possible to outline the basis of the forecast of two key questions, which are as follows:- What will happen if some countries of the so-called third world arm themselves with these weapons?-What will happen if developing countries with dictatorial regimes acquire nuclear weapons?.
Analisa Penurunan Umur Transformator Akibat Pengaruh Pembebanan dan Temperatur di PT PLN (Persero) P3B Sumatera UPT Palembang Gardu Induk Keramasan
Authors: Wisnu Wardhana  , Abdul Azis  , Yudi Irwansi
Published: October 2024

Transformator merupakan komponen utama dalam sistem distribusi listrik yang berperan penting dalam menjaga keandalan pasokan tenaga listrik. Kenaikan suhu dan pembebanan berlebih dapat mempercepat penurunan umur transformator, yang berdampak pada efisiensi dan umur pakai peralatan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh pembebanan dan kenaikan temperatur terhadap penurunan umur transformator di Gardu Induk Keramasan PT PLN (Persero). Analisis dilakukan dengan pendekatan perhitungan laju penuaan thermal relatif, menggunakan data operasional transformator. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa transformator beroperasi dengan beban rata-rata di bawah 30%, dengan beban tertinggi tercatat sebesar 17,2271 MVA pada pukul 10.00, yang mengakibatkan rugi tembaga sebesar 9,4802 kW dan kenaikan temperatur hot spot hingga 73,60°C. Perhitungan susut umur harian transformator menunjukkan nilai rata-rata sebesar 2,6164 jam per hari, yang berdampak pada laju penuaan transformator. Berdasarkan susut umur tersebut, sisa umur transformator diperkirakan sekitar 6,1153 tahun. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa transformator daya masih dapat beroperasi untuk jangka waktu yang cukup lama sebelum mencapai akhir masa pakainya, namun perlu dilakukan pemantauan lebih intensif terhadap kenaikan temperatur dan beban selama jam puncak untuk menjaga keandalan dan memperpanjang masa pakai transformator.