bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Insights into the Application of Action-oriented Approach to Language Teaching and Learning at University Level: a case of Vilnius University
Authors:   Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania, Kriaučiūnienė Roma , Targamadze Vilija ,   Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania, Arcimavičienė Liudmila ,   Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
Published: October 2021

This study aims to clarify how the outcomes of the Action-oriented Approach implemented in ESP teaching at the university level is evaluated and assessed by the students of Vilnius University (Lithuania). To achieve the research aim, the data sample of 150 students’ responses, representing three different faculties of Vilnius University (i.e. Life Sciences Centre, Faculty of Philosophy, Institute of International Relations and Political Science), to the structured interview were collected in the period of one academic year 2019/2020. The qualitative analysis of anonymous students’ responses resulted in 164 statements of positive feedback, 37 statements of negative feedback, and 27 statements of further recommendations. More specifically, the analysis of the qualitative research data has clearly demonstrated that despite the difficulties in implementing an action-oriented approach into ESP teaching at Vilnius University, the changes in the language course have been mostly positively evaluated by the students. Also, the combined approach to analysing scientific discourse with the implementation of various practical tasks related to public speaking and team project has been assessed by the students as an opportunity to develop their critical thinking skills and become more engaged and motivated for further studies.
Conceptual and Linguistic Representations of Concept Flora in the Phraseological Worldview: A Multilingual Aspect
Authors:   Oles Honchar Dnipro National University, Anisimova Alla , Safonova Nataliia ,   Oles Honchar Dnipro National University
Published: October 2021

The article gives the definition of a notion ‘concept’ and presents its main interpretations in modern linguistics. This research describes the notion of phraseological worldview and its relation to the notion concept. In this article 62 English, 61 French and 57 Ukrainian phraseological units that reveal the concept FLORA, have been analysed. Based on this analysis, the frame structure of the FLORA concept in the English, French and Ukrainian phraseological worldview is proposed and developed. This made it possible to prove that the linguistic actualization of the FLORA concept is associated with the identification of national characteristics of the studied cultures, their worldview and mentality. It is stated in the article that the English, French and Ukrainians use the names of plants in the phraseological units for the characterization of a person, the designation of certain qualities and traits of character, appearance and mental abilities.
Nonexistence of Nontrivial Weak Solutions of Some Nonlinear Inequalities with Gradient Nonlinearity
Authors: Admasu V. E. , Galakhov E. I. , Salieva O. A.
Published: October 2021

In this article, we modify the results obtained by Mitidieri and Pohozaev on sufficient conditions for the absence of nontrivial weak solutions to nonlinear inequalities and systems with integer powers of|the Laplace operator and with a nonlinear term of the form a(x)|(mu)|q+ b(x)|u|s. We obtainoptimal a priori estimates by applying the nonlinear capacity method with an appropriate choice of testfunctions. As a result, we prove the absence of nontrivial weak solutions to nonlinear inequalities and systems by contradiction.
Stochastic Lagrange Approach to Viscous Hydrodynamics
Authors: Gliklikh Yu. E.
Published: October 2021

The work is a survey of the authors results with modifications and preliminary information on the use of stochastic analysis on Sobolev groups of diffeomorphisms of a flat n-dimensional torus to describe the motion of viscous fluids (nonrandom ones). The main idea is to replace the covariant derivatives on the groups of diffeomorphisms in the equations introduced by D. Ebin and J. Marsden to describe ideal fluids by the so-called mean derivatives of random processes.
Phenomenon of Femicide and the Greek Experience
Authors: Kouroutsidou M. , Kakarouna S. M.
Published: October 2021

In an effort of definition, femicide refers to the intentional murder of a woman, because she is a woman, or she defines herself as a woman. The term “femicide” was introduced by feminist writer and activist Diana Russell, who used it in the 1970s to refer, in an alternative way, to the homicide with female victims, giving it a specific meaning. The use of the term by Russell was motivated by the political intention to showcase discriminations, inequalities, and systematic violence against women, which, in extreme cases, leads to their death.
WORKING MOTHER AND FAMILY ECONOMY RESILIENCE IN THE COVID-19 ERA: EVIDENCE FROM INDONESIA
Authors: Azizah Siti Nur , Salam Annisa Nur
Published: October 2021

Covid-19 pandemic, which occurred in early 2020, has resulted in more than 50 percent of households experiencing financial difficulties, especially those who rely on personal businesses. This study aims to analyze the effect of working mothers on family economic resilience during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study obtained the primary data by distributing questionnaires to 173 respondents using the purposive sampling technique. The approach used is quantitative with Ordinary Least Square (OLS) as the data analysis method. The dependent variable is family economic resilience, and the independent variable is female workers. The results showed that working women could support and contribute to their households in helping meet the daily needs of their families. Thus, working mothers have a positive effect on household economic resilience during the Covid-19 pandemic. For this reason, during the Covid-19 period, a wife's role is needed to contribute to the family economy so that the family's economic resilience remains stable. Furthermore, this research revealed the importance of the government's roles and stakeholders to provide facilities such as working capital for women, availability of employment opportunities for women, and work regulations that support women in balancing their dual roles.
Asentamientos informales y grandes proyectos urbanos en la Ciudad de Buenos Aires: el caso de la Villa 31
Authors: Ons Melina
Published: October 2021

La Villa 31-31 bis, o barrio Padre Carlos Mugica, es el asentamiento informal más antiguo y uno de los más grandes de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Se localiza cerca de los principales centros administrativos y de empleo de la ciudad, en un área con el precio del suelo más alto del distrito. El gobierno local está desarrollando allí un programa de reurbanización que fue sancionado por ley y dicta principalmente la instalación de servicios y la regularización dominial a través de hipotecas a cargo de los moradores. La intervención se da en paralelo a la recualificación y revalorización del entorno del asentamiento, de la mano de grandes proyectos urbanos públicos y privados. Se analiza en este artículo el contenido de la ley de reurbanización en el marco de la dinámica urbana y de las políticas de regulación de suelo en el cual se aplica.
¿Cómo habría sido la migración interna sin los altos niveles de violencia en México? Un análisis contrafactual municipal de las últimas dos décadas
Authors: Rodríguez Chávez Oscar
Published: October 2021

Esta investigación analiza los efectos causales de la violencia sobre las tasas de emigración interna municipal en los municipios de mayor violencia en México durante las últimas dos décadas, a partir de escenarios contrafactuales de baja violencia. Los resultados muestran que, de haber tenido bajas tasas de homicidios, la emigración interna municipal desde los municipios más violentos del país habría sido entre 10.4 y 21.8% menor a lo observado, particularmente después del inicio de la denominada guerra contra el narcotráfico. Lo anterior evidencia el incremento de los desplazamientos internos forzados por la violencia en algunas regiones de México.
Spiders (Araneae) as a component of ground-dwelling animal assemblages of the energy crop fields in northern Bukovyna (Ukraine)
Authors: Tymchuk Kateryna , Polchaninova Nina , Zhuk Alina , Leheta Uliana , Voloshyn Volodymyr , Fedorіak Mariia
Published: October 2021

Energy cropping has positive effect only if considering and mitigating potential biodiversity loss in agroecosystems. While investigating ground-dwelling animal assemblages in experimental fields of miscanthus and switchgrass in comparison with a legume-grass mixture and an abandoned field, we found low abundance and taxon diversity of the energy crops assemblages. Spiders comprised 3.3‒3.8% of collected arthropods in the switchgrass and miscanthus and 8.3‒10.1% in the abandoned field and grass mixture. Forty-seven spider species were collected: 14 species in the miscanthus field, 18 in the switchgrass, 23 in the grass mixture and 31 in the abandoned field. Spider diversity was the lowest in the miscanthus, while the number of specimens was minimal in the switchgrass. According to our findings, energy crops hosted poor spider assemblages with no species found exclusively in these habitats. To mitigate the negative impact of biofuel production on biodiversity, we recommend preserving areas of semi-natural vegetation in the agricultural landscape.
Does Seabird Colony Size Determine The Physiochemical Properties Of Island Soils?
Authors: Hussein Alaa Ali , Benhamiche-Hanifi Samira , Baaloudj Affef , Moulaï Riadh
Published: October 2021

Many species of gulls have expanded their range worldwide and massively occupied coastal islands. These colonisations have not only affected the biotic interactions among seabird colonies, but also altered the soil chemistry through excrement accumulation. To test whether the seabird colony size determines nutrient levels of island soil, we carried out a field study during a breeding season on six Mediterranean islands in central North Algeria which harbour different population sizes of the yellow-legged gull (Larus michahellis). We sampled the soil and measured a suite of physical (area, floral richness, clay, fine silt, large silt, fine sand and large sand content) and chemical (pH, electric conductivity, limestone, organic matter, N, P, Ca, Mg, K and Na) properties and the colony size and density of the yellow-legged gull. Using principal component analysis, we found that the six islands showed some physicochemical similarities, but island area, colony size and soil N and P levels structured the islands into different groups. Although there was evidence of a positive relationship between colony size and N and P soil levels, this relationship was not linear. Our results suggest that historical rather than punctual data on the colony size of seabirds might give more robust predictions of soil physicochemistry of islands.
Land use land cover mapping using advanced machine learning classifiers
Authors: Jamali Ali
Published: October 2021

Due to the recent climate changes such as floods and droughts, there is a need for Land Use Land Cover (LULC) mapping to monitor environmental changes that have effects on ecology, policy management, health and disaster management. As such, in this study, two well-known machine learning classifiers, namely, Support Vector Machine (SVM) and Random Forest (RF), are used for land cover mapping. In addition, two advanced deep learning algorithms, namely, the GAMLP and FSMLP, that are based on the Multi-layer Perceptron (MLP) function are developed in MATLAB programming language. The GAMLP uses a Genetic Algorithm (GA) to optimise parameters of the MLP function and, on the other hand, the FSMLP uses a derivative-free function for optimisation of the MLP function parameters. Three different scenarios using Landsat-8 imagery with spatial resolutions of 30 and 15 m are defined to investigate the effects of data pre-processing on the final predicted LULC map. Results based on the statistical indices, including overall accuracy (OA) and kappa index, show that the developed MLP-based algorithms have relatively high accuracies with higher than 98% correct classification. Besides the statistical indices, final LULC maps are interpreted visually where the GAMLP and FSMLP give the best results for the pre-processed Landsat-8 imagery with a spatial resolution of 15 m, but they have the worst outcomes for the unprocessed Landsat-8 imagery compared to SVM and RF classifiers visually and statistically.
Together, but Still Separated? Migration Policy in the V4 countries
Authors: Glied Viktor , Zamęcki Łukasz
Published: October 2021

The migration policies of the V4 countries present many similarities that seem to be the effect of congruent historical and economic determinants. During the migration crisis in 2015–2016, the Visegrad states partially coordinated their political communication using the same communication panels, which strongly impacted domestic political relations. The V4’s approach was a refusal of the open-door policy promoted by Germany and Sweden, and the European Union. Our main findings are that the migration crisis strengthened the cohesion among V4 countries, although the source of this cohesion was clearly a populistic stance toward the possible implications of uncontrolled migration (migrants and refugees). This communication style and the resulting political tensions were reflected in the V4 states’ resentment based on a sense of shared historical experiences rooted in Central European location and shared experience of the repercussions of communism. In this sense, a strong commitment to the idea of a sovereign nation-state, and a reluctance towards postmodern values are also important factors. This study charts the changes in V4 migration policy since 2015, highlighting the crucial developments in V4 countries’ negotiations with the European Union. It also deals with the foreign and domestic effects of the migration crisis and the V4 states’ discourse of migration, which was complemented by a debate on the future of the EU that became especially important in Hungary and Poland.
Central European Ideas and Policies about International Circular Migration from Hungarian Angle
Authors: Illés Sándor
Published: October 2021

The author tries to investigate the thoughts and politics in literature about international circular migration in the lights of European Union (EU) initiatives related to Visegrad Four Countries (V4) with special attention to Hungary. The cross-border circular flows have become relatively frequent during life stages of people differentiated by previous migratory experiences, and next aspirations. The popularity of international circular migration erected from the hypothesis of ’triple win solution’ without any empirical verifications. Basically, two sorts of circular migration system exist: homogenous and heterogenous. The homogenous human circular migration system consists of the same kind of moves with similar time rhythm from statistical angles. It seems to us that the practice of life-long international circular migration characterises few long-term circulators. However, the heterogenous circular migration systems combine with other spatial mobility forms function during whole individual life cycle due to one of the symptoms of human beings. The main aim of the contribution is to explore some elements of similar ideas and politics on international circulatory flows interfered between Western and Eastern Europe. Moreover, we propose some old-new innovative solutions for V4 to reform the rigid EU migration policies.
Mouvement sensible et corps originaire
Authors: Kühn Rolf
Published: October 2021

By describing body as original power identical to transcendentallife of ego, in accordance with radical or material phenomenology, we can establish that the phenomenological truth of a bodily subjectivity is the immanence of pure self-affection.

From the perspective of Michel Henry’s view, the Maine Biran and Kandinsky’s analyses show clearly that body potentiality unveils pathos linked with the entire universe and turn it into a living cosmos. This cosmic life, visible in art in general and abstract art in particular, makes us aware that this subjective reality is similar to our own inner strength, as we can clearly demonstrate it by the movement of our hand. Thus, the body itself has access to the world without being reduced to a mere instrument or transcendental mean extraneous to our innermost life.
Maladie: de la phénomenologie a la thérapie
Authors: Vaschalde Roland
Published: October 2021

We would like to conduct a phenomenological analysis of illness beyond the characteristics which define it scientifically, in order to consider the suffering experience of the sick person which, in reality, constitute its authentic truth. Following Michel Henry’s philosophy which defines life as pathetic self-affection, we will understand that illness may and must first of all be considered as an intense form of this unsurmountable link to one’s self which concerns the very essence of everyone of us as a living ipseity. Then, if “One does not feel”, if suffering is always a founding individual experience, the principle that medicine should be attentive to the subjective experience of patients is consequently established. Then we can also begin to understand the enigma of a patient’s attachment to his illness, to the point of refusing to be cured, as an inappropriate existential expression of an ontological fear of losing oneself.
Mundo-de-la-Vida, Intercorporeidad, Tierra: Merlean:-Ponty y Ia Fenomenologia
Authors: Firenze Antonino
Published: October 2021

One of the most important phenomenological problems that influenced Merleau-Ponty’s work is the idea of a comeback to the lifeworld like primordial ground as much of the individual philosophical reflection as of the intersubjective experience of knowledge. The aim of this paper is to highlight the character, in the same breath paradoxical and founding, of the otherness experience that, according to Merleau-Ponty, the phenomenological concept of intersubjectivity involves. Therefore, Merleau-Ponty radicalizes this husserlian concept with the notion of intercorporeity. In this manner, what the French philosopher wants to carry out is not as much an external criticism to the phenomenology, but rather the radical phenomenological purpose to take phenomenology to its extremes limits. Questioning the dualism of empirical and transcendental, of sensible passivity and reflexive activity, of material exteriority and inner spiritual reality, the concept of intercorporeity refers to a kind of being that prevents from the pretension of a definitive foundation on the base of one of the two sides of this metaphysical polarity. In contrast with this dualism, and according to the Merleau-Ponty’s “new ontology”, the concept of intercorporeity has an outstanding relevance because announces the ontological co-existence of the human being with the Nature’s and Earth’s being.
Influence of the Hull Shape on the Energy Demand of a Small Inland Vessel with Hybrid Propulsion
Authors: Karczewski Artur , Kunicka Magdalena
Published: October 2021

Recently, there has been a significant development of ecological propulsion systems, which is in line with the general trend of environmentally friendly “green shipping”. The main aim is to build a safe, low-energy passenger ship with a highly efficient, emission-free propulsion system. This can be achieved in a variety of ways. The article presents the main problems encountered by designers and constructors already at the stage of designing the unit. The research conducted made it possible to create a design with an effective shape of the hull, with the prospect of an energy-efficient and safe propulsion system with good manoeuvrability. The scope of the research included towing tank tests, recalculation of the results in full-scale objects and a prediction of the energy demand of the propulsion system. The results obtained were compared to indicate power supply variants depending on the hull shape.
Numerical Study of Uncoupled and Coupled TLP Models
Authors: Wang Jianwei , Luo Yuankui , Guo Rui , Cai Wei , Zhao Jingyi , Luo Xiongshuai
Published: October 2021

In this paper, two analysis models for tension leg platform (TLP) are proposed based on different simulation methods of the tendons for studying the TLP motion responses in waves. In the uncoupled analysis model, the tendon is simplified as a spring, and the restoring forces matrix is derived with the consideration of the influence of the coupled effect of horizontal offset and vertical setdown of the platform. In the coupled model, the axial and transverse vibration’s coupled effect has been considered for the establishment of the vibration equations for the tendons, and the finite difference method is used to solve the vibration equations. The time-domain coupled motion model of the platform and the mooring system is established based on the interaction forces between the tendons and the platform. The coupled and uncoupled TLP models are compared and analysed to determine their applicability. Compared with the uncoupled TLP model, the coupled TLP model has greater accuracy and a wider application range, and the effects of second-order wave force on the platform responses, horizontal offset, and vertical subsidence are analysed.
Investigation of Process Stability and Weld Quality of Underwater Wet Flux-Cored Arc Welding of Low-Alloy High-Strength Steel with Oxy-Rutile Wire
Authors: Li Hongliang , Liu Shixiong , Ma Qiang , Wang Pengfei , Liu Duo , Zhu Qiang
Published: October 2021

The paper described the experimental findings of underwater wet welding of E40 steel using self-shielded flux-cored wire with a TiO2-FeO-MnO slag system. The arc stability, weld quality and corrosion resistance with different heat inputs were studied. The results showed that the wet welding process of the designed wire displayed good operability in the range of investigated parameters. The microstructure and mechanical properties of the weld metal depended on the heat input. Due to the high fraction of acicular ferrite in the weld metal, the mechanical properties of the weld metal under low heat input had better tensile strength and impact toughness. Fracture morphologies at low heat input had uniform and small dimples, which exhibited a ductile characteristic. The diffusible hydrogen content in the deposited metal obtained at a heat input of 26 kJ/cm significantly reduced to 14.6 ml/100g due to the combined effects of Fe2O3 addition and the slow solidification rate of molten metal. The microstructure also had a significant effect on the corrosion resistance of the weld metal. The weld metal with high proportions of acicular ferrite at low heat input exhibited the lowest corrosion rate, while the base metal possessed a reduced corrosion resistance. These results were helpful to promote the application of low alloy high strength steel in the marine fields.
Development of WOP Mathematical Model for Optimum Track-Keeping. A Ship Simulation Study Using VLCC, Focusing on Hard Over Rudder Turning Circle with Three Stages of Validation Analysis
Authors: Kamis Amir Syawal , Fuad Ahmad Faizal Ahmad , Ashaari Azmirul , Noor Che Wan Mohd , Ali Sheikh Alif
Published: October 2021

Navigational safety necessitates careful route monitoring, which includes staying on the planned course. For a ship to achieve effective route monitoring while changing course, a wheel over point (WOP) must be precisely calculated and marked on a charted course. The reason is to warn the watchkeeping officer that the ship must make a course alteration to prevent overshooting the intended route. One of the techniques for appraising the WOP is the advance transfer technique (ATT). During a practical review by means of an electronic and paper chart work exercise of the ATT, this study discovered two research gaps related to the technique. Following that, this study created an improved advance transfer mathematical model (ATMM) by restructuring the use of the ship’s turning circle to overcome the limitations discovered. To validate the improvement of the ATMM over the ATT, data were collected by evaluating both methods using a ship simulator and performing a manoeuvring analysis. The data, specifically the reduction in the cross-track distance (XTD), was validated in three verification stages: compliance with XTL, percentage change, and Mann‒Whitney U test using IBM SPSS. In comparison to the ATT, the ATMM produces better results in terms of the course-keeping capability and it can be implemented as an algorithm in an integrated bridge navigation system for autonomous ship navigation safety.
Circulating amino acids as fingerprints of visceral adipose tissue independent of insulin resistance: a targeted metabolomic research in women
Authors: Muresan Andrada A. , Rusu Adriana , Pop Raluca M. , Vonica Camelia L. , Hancu Nicolae , Bocsan Corina , Socaciu Carmen , Bala Cornelia G. , Roman Gabriela
Published: October 2021

Introduction: Although obesity and its biomarkers have been intensively studied, little is known about the metabolomic signature of visceral adiposity independent of insulin resistance that frequently accompanies increased levels of visceral fat. Our study aimed to investigate specific changes in amino acid (AA) levels as biomarkers of increased visceral adiposity independent of insulin resistance, in healthy subjects.

Methods: Forty-two adult women were included in this cross-sectional study. Serum samples were analyzed by AAs targeted metabolomics according to their visceral fat area (<100 cm2 and ≥100 cm2).

Results: By corrected t-test and supervised partial least-squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) we identified 4 AAs that were significantly higher in the group with higher visceral fat: proline (variable importance in the projection [VIP] predicted value: 1.97), tyrosine (VIP: 2.21), cysteine (VIP: 1.19), isoleucine (VIP: 1.04; p-values <0.05). Also, glycine was significantly lower in the group with higher visceral fat (VIP: 1.65; p-value <0.05). All AAs identified were associated with visceral fat independent of homeo-static model assessment for insulin resistance (p-value for regression coefficients <0.05).

Conclusion: Metabolic pathways that might be disrupted in persons with increased visceral fat are phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan biosynthesis; tyrosine metabolism; glycine, serine, and threonine metabolism; glyoxylate and dicarboxylate metabolism, and cysteine and methionine metabolism.
Values of serum PCT, suPAR combined with severity scores for evaluating prognosis of septic shock patients
Authors: Wang Wenxin , Jie Yingxin , Zhou Jia
Published: October 2021

Background: To explore the values of serum procalcitonin (PCT), soluble urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) combined with APACHE II and SOFA scores for evaluating the prognosis of septic shock patients.

Materials and Methods: A total of 118 eligible patients admitted from August 2017 to January 2021 were divided into survival and death groups. Serum PCT and suPAR levels were detected. APACHE II and SOFA scores were evaluated. A combination predictor pre1 was constructed. The predictive efficacy of the indicator alone or in combination was compared using receiver operating characteristic curve. Risk factors leading to death were analyzed, and a predictive model was established.

Results: Serum PCT and suPAR levels as well as APACHE II and SOFA scores of death group significantly exceeded those of the survival group (P<0.05). PCT, suPAR, SOFA and APACHE II scores were valuable for predicting death. The area under curve (AUC) constructed by predictor pre1 for predicting death was largest. PCT, suPAR, APACHE II, and SOFA scores were independent risk factors for death. The model had AUC of 0.828, with the sensitivity of 86.54%, specificity of 89.03%, and accuracy of 82.47%. The death risk predicted by the model had a high concurrence with the actual one.

Conclusion: PCT, suPAR, APACHE II, and SOFA scores are closely related to the prognosis of septic shock patients. The combined predictor pre1 is more effective than a single index for predicting prognosis. The combined prediction model of septic shock based on PCT, suPAR, APACHE II, and SOFA scores has higher predictive efficiency.
Sehr konfliktär: Nachrichtennutzung junger RezipientInnen zu Covid-19
Authors: Kaltenbrunner Andy , Fronaschütz, Dr. Andrea , Luef Sonja
Published: October 2021

Ab März 2020, den ersten Tagen des Corona-Lockdowns, bis Februar 2021 wurden in sechs national repräsentativen Befragungswellen die Pandemie-Nachrichtenquellen der ÖsterreicherInnen untersucht, sowie der Impact der Berichterstattung zu Covid-19 auf die Wahrnehmung der Nachrichtenmedien in verschiedenen RezipientInnengruppen. Die Analyse im vorliegenden Beitrag konzentriert sich auf die Auswertung von Corona-Nachrichtenrepertoires der Menschen unter 30 Jahren. Diese jüngeren RezipientInnen zeigten besonders hohe Schwankungen bei der Informationsbeschaffung. Sie gaben den traditionellen Medienmarken und etabliertem Journalismus einen Vertrauensvorschuss bei der Krisenkommunikation zu Corona, speziell wenn ganz persönliche Sorgen und Ängste im Corona-Kontext stark waren. TV-, Hörfunk-, aber auch Printmedientitel, vor allem solche mit breiten Online-Angeboten schon vor der Pandemie, erzielten im ersten Corona-Jahr temporär Rekordweiten auch beim jungen Publikum. Social Media- Quellen, zuvor wichtigste Nachrichtenanker der Jüngeren, verloren an Bedeutung. Das Verhältnis der Jungen zu den Traditionsmedienmarken ist aber konfliktär: Es fehlen ihnen über die Corona-Krisenkommunikation hinaus persönliche Relevanz der Berichterstattung und journalistische Angebote zu Problemlösungen und Perspektiven. Den etablierten Marken gelingt es noch kaum, diese neuen, jüngeren Zielgruppen dauerhaft an sich zu binden.
Polymedia in der Krise. (Außer-)Alltägliches Medienhandeln während des ersten Lockdowns in Österreich
Authors: Peil Corinna
Published: October 2021

Der Beitrag fragt danach, welche Bedeutungen unterschiedlichen Formen der mediatisierten Kommunikation im radikal veränderten Alltag des ersten Lockdowns in Österreich zugewiesen wurden und wie Menschen ihre mediatisierten sozialen Beziehungen aufrechterhalten und gestaltet haben. Theoretisch wird dabei auf den Mediatisierungsansatz und diesen spezifizierende Konzepte sowie auf das Polymedia-Konzept Bezug genommen. Die auf Basis von Mobile Instant Messaging Interviews und qualitativen Leitfadeninterviews erfolgte empirische Untersuchung zeigt, dass die an das Physical Distancing geknüpften Einschränkungen zu einer Intensivierung der Medienkommunikation auf zeitlicher, inhaltlicher, situativer und spezifischer Ebene geführt haben. Ausschlaggebend hierfür waren die Krise des Alltags und das große Bedürfnis nach sozialer Nähe, das sich unter anderem in Formen der Überkompensation manifestierte. Qualitative Veränderungen im Medienmenü gab es vor allem im Hinblick auf die Aneignung von Videokonferenzsystemen, die sowohl im beruflichen als auch im privaten Kontext gebraucht und innerhalb kürzester Zeit veralltäglicht wurden. Nicht geklärt werden konnte im Rahmen dieser Studie, inwiefern die beschriebenen Medienpraktiken und deren Neuaushandlung auf langfristige Veränderungen im Medienhandeln und auf damit verbundene Folgen für die sozialen Beziehungen der Menschen verweisen.
COVID-19-Impfung, ORF und Servus TV. Zur Korrespondenzbeziehung zwischen der Rezeption von Nachrichten-Kommentaren und der Impfbereitschaft
Authors: Forrai Michaela , Mestas Manina , Arendt Florian
Published: October 2021

COVID-19 ist eine globale gesundheitliche Bedrohung. Mittlerweile stehen jedoch mehrere Impfstoffe zur Verfügung, die zur Bewältigung der Pandemie beitragen sollen. In Österreich ist die COVID-19-Schutzimpfung jedoch nicht verpflichtend, weshalb der Impfbereitschaft der Bürger_innen eine zentrale Bedeutung zukommt. Diese sollen nach dem Modell der partizipativen, informierten Entscheidungsfindung selbst bestimmen, ob sie sich impfen lassen möchten oder nicht. Die mediale Berichterstattung über dieses Thema ist daher von besonderer Bedeutung. Die österreichische Medienlandschaft zeigte sich hier tendenziell polarisiert. Insbesondere wurde den Kommentaren unterschiedlicher TV-Sender, welche Ereignisse in einen breiteren Kontext einordnen, vorgeworfen, das Impf-Thema aus stark divergierenden Perspektiven zu rahmen. So wurde etwa Ferdinand Wegscheider (Servus TV) vorgeworfen, der Impfung gegenüber eine skeptische bis ablehnende Perspektive einzunehmen und mögliche Nebenwirkungen überzubetonen. Im Gegensatz dazu wurde Günther Mayr (ORF) von anderen vorgeworfen, die Impfung aus seiner Perspektive zu glorifizieren und hinsichtlich möglicher Nebenwirkungen zu stark zu beschwichtigen bzw. diese zu verschweigen. Die vorliegende Befragungs-Studie (N = 843) untersuchte den Zusammenhang zwischen der Nutzungshäufigkeit der beschriebenen Nachrichten-Kommentare und der Impfbereitschaft der Rezipierenden. Es zeigte sich eine überzufällige Korrespondenzbeziehung: Je häufiger Wegscheider rezipiert wurde, desto geringer war die Impfbereitschaft. Eine häufigere Nutzung von Mayrs Kommentaren ging hingegen mit einer gesteigerten Impfbereitschaft einher. Implikationen werden diskutiert.
Triple wavelength diode laser for hair removal: A perspective
Authors: Godse Kiran , Godse Gauri , Patil Anant
Published: October 2021

Unwanted hair growth on certain body parts is a common aesthetic concern. Different options including shaving, waxing, and chemicals are used for hair removal. These options provide temporary results; hence, laser therapy has become a popular option for hair removal among people. Significant advancements have taken place in laser devices for improving the results of hair removal. One of the recent developments in this area is introduction of triple wavelength diode laser for hair removal. This technology combines the benefits of three wavelengths in a single device. The triple wavelength laser device may particularly be beneficial for people with darker skin. Available limited evidence from small clinical studies suggests its efficacy and safety for hair removal in people with skin type III to V. Studies in Indian population are needed to provide further insights about its efficacy and safety in patients and acceptance by the clinicians.
Competitions in the secondary vocational education system as an effective tool for development
Authors: Воробьева И.В. , Головкина А.А. , Звонарева Н.А. , Никифоров Ю.Б. , Петров А.Ю. , Семенова Т.Н.
Published: October 2021

В статье рассматривается понятие «конкурс», приводятся примеры различных конкурсов в системе среднего профессионального образования (СПО), в том числе региональных конкурсов для педагогических работников (преподавателей и мастеров производственного обучения), федеральных конкурсов на получение грантовой поддержки для профессиональных образовательных организаций. Выдвинута гипотеза, что участие в конкурсах является хорошим инструментом развития для профессиональных образовательных организаций и их сотрудников. Цель статьи – обоснование актуальности проведения конкурсов различной направленности в системе среднего профессионального образования. Методы исследования ‑ аналитический обзор, сравнение, методы анализа и синтеза, статистического анализа. По результатам проведенного исследования сделан вывод, что конкурсы как соревнования и как торги являются действенным инструментом личностного и профессионального развития для педагогических работников, механизмом, способствующим развитию самой образовательной организации (ОО) СПО. Приведены примеры личных и профессиональных качеств, которые формируются и/или совершенствуются у участников конкурсов.

The article discusses the concept of “competition”, provides examples of various competitions in the secondary vocational education system, including regional competitions for teaching employees (teachers and masters of vocational training), federal competitions for grant support for professional educational organizations. It has been assumed that participation in competitions is a good development tool for professional educational organizations and their employees. The purpose of the article is to substantiate the relevance of holding various competitions in the secondary vocational education system. The research methods are as follows: analytical review, comparison, analysis and synthesis methods, statistical analysis. By the results of the research held it was deduced that the competitions as contestations and tenders make an efficient tool for personal and professional development for the teaching staff, the mechanism promoting development of educational establishments of secondary vocational education. The examples of personal and professional qualities that are formed and/or improved among the participants of the competitions are given.
Experience in implementing network interaction in the context of additional environmental education for sustainable development
Authors: Молькова Н.В. , Прохорова И.А. , Киселева Н.Ю.
Published: October 2021

В статье рассматривается опыт организации сетевого взаимодействия в дополнительном экологическом образовании обучающихся в целях устойчивого развития на примере естественнонаучной эколого-биологической и туристско-краеведческой деятельности. Показано место и роль дополнительного образования в приоритетах развития страны и в формировании личности ребенка, отвечающей требованиям целей для устойчивого развития. Основа сетевого взаимодействия – социальное партнерство, один из эффективных механизмов учебно-воспитательного процесса, который повышает образовательные результаты, общекультурное, личностное развитие и учащихся и педагогов. Обсуждаются формы и методы реализации сетевого взаимодействия, наиболее значимые достигнутые результаты. Накопленный авторами опыт организации сетевого взаимодействия позволяет эффективно воздействовать на все сферы личности, создать условия для формирования экологической культуры обучающихся, воспитания активной, успешной, современной личности, способной отвечать за принятые решения и готовой к профессиональной деятельности в выбранной сфере. В условиях современного образовательного пространства механизм сетевого взаимодействия позволяет наиболее эффективно организовать дополнительное экологическое образование, основанное на знаниях и уважении к традициям своих предков, сохраняющим природное и культурно-историческое наследие своего края, соответствующее идеям устойчивого развития.

The article deals with the experience of organizing network interaction in additional environmental education of students for sustainable development on the example of natural science, ecological and biological, tourist and local history activities. The article shows the place and role of additional education in the priorities of the country's development and in the formation of a child's personality that meets the requirements of the goals for sustainable development. The basis of network interaction is social partnership, one of the effective mechanisms of the educational process, which increases educational results, general cultural, personal development of both students and teachers. The forms and methods of implementing network interaction and the most significant results achieved are discussed. The experience gained by the authors in organizing network interaction allows them to effectively influence all areas of the individual, to create conditions for the formation of an ecological culture of students, to educate an active, successful, modern personality, capable of being responsible for decisions made and ready for professional activity in the chosen field. In the conditions of the modern educational space, the mechanism of network interaction allows the most effective organization of additional environmental education based on knowledge and respect for the traditions of their ancestors, preserving the natural and cultural and historical heritage of their region, corresponding to the ideas of sustainable development.
LEMNA MINOR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT THROUGH FERMENTATION USING TRICHODERMA HARZIANUM AND SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE ON WATER, LIPIDS, GROSS ENERGY, AND MINERAL CONTENT
Authors: Setiyatwan Hendi , Supratman Hery , Ismiraj Muhammad Rifqi , Maulana Faisal Fathir Aulia
Published: October 2021

Lemna minor has been used as animal feed which contains high nutrients, i.e proteins and amino acids, however, water content is too high to be supplemented to animals. This research was conducted to lower water content, improve crude lipids, gross energy, mineral calcium and phosphor content by the approach of fermentation process. Lemna minor fermentation is divided into two stages, firstly, by using Trichoderma harzianum (Th) with the addition of ZnHCO3 and dl-methionine, secondly, by using Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Sc). Completed randomized design (CRD) was used in experimental design with 20 experimental units, with five treatments of different incubation length between fermentation by Sc and Th with four replications. The results showed that fermentation using Th and Sc has a significant effect (P<0.05) on lower water content, higher crude lipid content, higher gross energy, higher mineral (calcium and phosphor) in the Lemna minor. The best duration of fermentation is Th for 3 days and Sc for 7 days (P2) that lowers water (7.29%), increasing crude lipids (2.37%), gross energy (3169 Kcal/kg), mineral calcium (0.93%), and phosphor (0.36%). Lemna minor fermentation with the combination of Th for 3 days and continued Sc for 7 days with added dl-methionine and Zn yield the highest dry matter, mineral calcium, and phosphor content, and lowest crude lipids contents. This study implied that the fermentation process by Th, Sc, dl-methionine, and Zn in the correct fermentation duration seems reliable to increase the quality of Lemna minor so that it more proper to be supplemented to animals.
SMALL RUMINANTS BREEDING IN MOUNTAIN REGIONS OF NEPAL: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Authors: Poudel Anit
Published: October 2021

Small ruminants (sheep and goat) are essential components of the mixed farming system of Nepal. About 13.6 million small ruminants in the country contributing to the food, nutrition, and economic security has been integral part of the mountain ecosystem and rural economy. Despite of their large population, country is facing great trade deficit in products like meat, milk, wool and fibres. Low production is associated with impoverished productive potential of indigenous breed that are reared under abysmally managed subsistence farming. This study has tried to review the existing breeds, breeding system and opportunities within the challenges to enhance production and productivity of small ruminants. The findings revealed that genetic improvement through selection and crossbreeding with enhance feeding and management practices can be powerful tool in increasing production efficiency of the animal. Crossbred of native breed of sheep Baruwal with exotic breed Polworth and Merino and native breed of goat Khari with exotic breed Boer and Jamunapari gave better performance of many production and reproductive traits. The increased productivity of small ruminants will not only be a boon for small holders but will also greatly contribute to the national economy.
PRESENT STATUS OF FREE-RANGE DUCK FARMING SYSTEM OF TULSIPUR DANG, NEPAL
Authors: Basnet Babi , Bhattarai Sita , Kandel Akash , Sharma Pooja , Khana Prakash
Published: October 2021

The survey was conducted in Malwar and Kwangi villages of Tulsipur sub-metropolitan city of Dang district to study the present status of the free-range duck farming system. The data were collected from 50 farmers of each village by interviewing the close-ended questionnaire. The majority of the farmers (74%) reared both duck and chicken while the remaining farmers reared duck only. About 40% of the farmers used maize as feeding materials. The percentage of farmers keeping ducks in their living house and not using any bedding materials was 50 and 32 respectively. The average sexual maturity days, adult weight, egg production, and egg weight were 189.83 days, 1.99 kg, 104.91 and 60.95 g, respectively. Most of the farmers (61%) reported no disease problem but sometimes duck cholera was a major problem. Out of total farmers, about 98% did not vaccinate and 82% did not provide vitamin and mineral supplements. The average mortality rate was 14.64% per year. Thus, it can be concluded that the rearing method of duck is traditional and lack of appropriate housing and inadequate supply of vaccines, medicines, vitamins and minerals are the major problems. Programs related to training and budget should be introduced to overcome these problems.
Wall Effect Analysis in Thermal-Hydraulics Aspect of HTR-10 and PR-3000 Reactors Using Different Porosity Models
Authors: Bari Bilal El , Irwanto Dwi
Published: October 2021

Gen-IV is the latest generation of a nuclear reactor with better aspects than the previous generation, Pebble-Bed Reactor (PBR) is one of them. PBR using spherical shape fuel or known as pebble fuel. Hence, the physical things that are happening in the core are significantly different from the reactor using a fuel pin. Often the reactor core is assumed as a porous medium because of the void within the pebble fuel. The coolant that moves in the core can be carried as a fluid that flows through a porous medium. The thermal-hydraulics aspect is one of the significant aspects that must have been considered in every nuclear fission reactor because it is closely related to reactor safety. The wall effect happened in a packed bed, making the porosity near-wall position higher than other positions. The porosity value can induce the coolant flow, known as wall channeling, which can influence the reactor’s thermal-hydraulics aspect. In this study, thermal-hydraulics analysis for PBR is performed, and the wall effect is taken into account in the calculations. A thermal-hydraulic code, namely mPEBBLE, was developed based on the PEBBLE code to include the wall effect in the calculation. The code is based on the finite-difference method with axisymmetric cylinder geometry (R-Z) that consists of 4 primary equations; stream flow, pressure recovery, solid energy balance, and thermal energy balance. The analysis was performed for HTR-10 and PR-3000, two PBR-type reactors with different reactor core sizes. The results conclude that the larger bed as in PR-3000 is undergoing a smaller effect caused by the wall effect than in the smaller bed, such as the HTR-10. Comparison of three porosity models, Vortmeyer-Schuster, Mueller, and Benenati-Borislow, to the wall channeling, were also taken into account in the present study.
Pre-Formulation Study on The Preparation of Skin Cosmetics
Authors: Ainurofiq Ahmad , Maharani Anita , Fatonah Fitri , Halida Hainun Nisa , Nurrodlotiningtyas Tejayani
Published: October 2021

Cosmetics have been a trend necessary for all people. The increasing need of the community in the use of cosmetics becomes the basis of the formulation of this article. Pre-formulation study for cosmetics is important to ensure that the final preparation of the cosmetics is safe to use and has maintained quality. A pre-formulation study for cosmetics is a study of physicochemical characteristics associated with the substances used in the formulation of cosmetics preparation to produce a quality cosmetic product. The pre-formulation study described here includes evaluation of sensitivity and irritability, organoleptic, formulation compatibility, thermal effect, partition coefficient, stability, particle size, wettability, hygroscopicity, type of preparation, and pH. This review article is compiled by searching for literature associated with the topic studied. Taken together, this review suggests that the pre-formulation study described recommended to be performed during the information searching step related to the physicochemical properties of ingredients used for cosmetic preparations. All of the topic studied is beneficial to determine the quality of the ingredients within the preparation before formulation, therefore, the production of cosmetic preparation can be more effective because it directs the choice of ingredients and optimum ingredient composition.