bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of Antenna Orientation on Localization Accuracy Using RSSI-based Trilateration
Authors: Csík Dominik , Odry Ákos , Pesti Richard , Sarcevic Peter
Published: September 2024

The goal of the indoor localization is to determine the position and orientation of people, devices, and mobile robots. With the rise of Industry 4.0, wireless communication technologies have emerged as a rapidly evolving and crucial area for achieving this goal. Various radiocommunication-based technologies, including Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wi-Fi, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), and ZigBee offer means to indirectly estimate distance. These methods leverage diverse principles such as time-based measurements, signal strength, and angle of arrival. Indoor positioning systems can be categorized into two approaches: distance-based and distance-independent techniques. The Free Space Path Loss (FSPL) model describes the connection between distance and Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI). The parameters within this model significantly impact distance estimation and localization accuracy. Therefore, a method that accurately characterizes the model is critical. This work proposes an orientation-based localization technique utilizing RSSI and trilateration. Measurements were conducted between two ESP32 units in various orientations to obtain optimal parameters for each specific scenario. To assess the effectiveness of this approach, two scenarios were evaluated: one considering orientation and another neglecting it. The results show that incorporating orientation information leads to significantly more accurate positioning compared to the orientation-agnostic approach.
Gradient Scale Monitoring for Federated Learning Systems
Authors: Bogacka Karolina , Danilenka Anastasiya , Wasielewska-Michniewska Katarzyna
Published: September 2024

As the computational and communicational capabilities of edge and IoT devices grow, so do the opportunities for novel Machine Learning solutions. This leads to an increase in popularity of Federated Learning (FL), especially in cross-device settings. However, while there is a multitude of ongoing research works analyzing various aspects of the FL process, most of them do not focus on issues of operationalization and monitoring. For instance, there is a noticeable lack of research in the topic of effective problem diagnosis in FL systems. This work begins with a case study, in which we have intended to compare the performance of four selected approaches to the topology of FL systems. For this purpose, we have constructed and executed simulations of their training process in a controlled environment. We have analyzed the obtained results and encountered concerning periodic drops in the accuracy for some of the scenarios. We have performed a successful reexamination of the experiments, which led us to diagnose the problem as caused by exploding gradients. In view of those findings, we have formulated a potential new method for the continuous monitoring of the FL training process. The method would hinge on regular local computation of a handpicked metric - the gradient scale coefficient (GSC). We then extend our prior research to include a preliminary analysis of the effectiveness of GSC and average gradients per layer as potentially suitable for FL diagnostics metrics. In order to perform a more thorough examination of their usefulness in different FL scenarios, we simulate the occurrence of the exploding gradient problem, vanishing gradient problem and stable gradient serving as a baseline. We then evaluate the resulting visualizations based on their clarity and computational requirements. We introduce a gradient monitoring suite for the FL training process based on our results.
Press release from the Endocrine Society ENDO 2023 Annual Conference
Authors: Editorial Article
Published: September 2024

ENDO 2023, one of the key international events dedicated to endocrine diseases, was held in June 2023. This article provides a brief overview of the clinical part of the event on thyroid diseases.
Unidad y multiplicidad en la psicología de Platón
Authors: Vera Claudio Andrés
Published: September 2024

El presente trabajo lleva a cabo una interpretación conjunta de dos pasajes del diálogo platónico Teeteto (cf. 182d8-e11; 184d1-5). En específico, busca mostrar el trasfondo temporal que yace a la postura de Platón según la cual es necesario que el agente de percepción cumpla un rol unificante, rol sin el cual la propia experiencia perceptiva no podría ser tal como es. Dicho trasfondo temporal consiste, en un caso (cf. 182d8-e11), en mostrar que las percepciones simultáneas necesitan convergen en un “lugar” común que las sintetice, mientras que, en otro caso (cf. 184d1-5), radica en poner de relieve que, a pesar de que la percepción acontece a la manera de un cierto flujo, es menester que en ella haya cierta permanencia, no sólo para que las cosas percibidas muestren alguna estabilidad en el tiempo para uno mismo, sino también para que pueda haber un “sí mismo” al cual esas cosas puedan comparecerle.
Danza, prostitución y montaje en la Obra de los pasajes de Benjamin
Authors: Hlebovich Ludmila
Published: September 2024

En el presente trabajo propongo reconstruir y analizar críticamente las referencias a la danza que se encuentran en relación con la figura de la prostituta en la Obra de los pasajes [Das Passagen-Werk] de Walter Benjamin. Para ello tengo en consideración, por un lado, la cuestión de la relación entre filosofía y danza y, por otro lado, dos de las interpretaciones más revisitadas en torno a la figura de la prostituta: la de Buck-Morss, quien enfatiza que Benjamin relega a la prostituta al carácter de mercancía, y la de Weigel, quien pondera en la lectura benjaminiana el vínculo entre la prostituta y la noción de umbral. Sopesando estas perspectivas planteo que el montaje como propuesta metódica para la Obra de los pasajes es lo que permite que aparezcan y cobren valor algunas referencias a la danza en el pensamiento benjaminiano. Asimismo planteo que si se atiende a las menciones que Benjamin realiza no sólo de las danzas de precisión sino también de las danzas de salón se abona la lectura que vincula el trabajo de la prostituta y bailarina con la experiencia del umbral.
¿Son injustas las condicionalidades en la ayuda estatal?
Authors: Basombrío Manuel Alberto
Published: September 2024

Resumen: el trabajo propone una reflexión sobre el giro que ha dado la asistencia estatal a partir de los años 80s en relación con problemas asociados al desempleo, y la pobreza y exclusión. Concretamente, se trata de ver qué hay de injusto en las condicionalidades, rasgo novedoso en la lógica del Estado de Bienestar. Se discuten cuatro de los aspectos más controvertidos de esta novedosa modalidad: derechos, paternalismo, concepción particular del bien y principio de reciprocidad.
Family Challenges in the Indonesia-Malaysia Border Areas: Early Marriage, Child Violence, and Stunting in Sambas Regency
Authors: Suratman Bayu , Arif Mahmud , Purnama Sigit
Published: September 2024

The rise of early marriage, child violence, and stunting that occur in Indonesia are problems and challenges in building family welfare. This study delves into the significant family challenges in Sambas Regency, West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia, bordering Malaysia. It focuses on three critical issues: early marriage, child violence, and stunting. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, we gathered data through interviews, observations, and documentation, ensuring accuracy with triangulation methods. The findings are quite alarming. Early marriage rates are high, with 563 cases involving teenagers aged 15-19 in 2022 alone. Child violence, particularly sexual abuse, remains a grave concern, with 101 cases reported over the past three years. Stunting, which hampers early childhood development, affects 30.5% of children, especially in urban areas. These challenges underscore the urgent need for integrated policies that address economic, educational, and social factors to support family welfare. While our study has limitations, such as relying on reported cases and being cross-sectional, it lays the groundwork for future research and policy-making. We recommend adopting longitudinal and comparative studies to better understand regional differences and causal factors. Tackling these issues requires a sustained, multifaceted approach and collaborative efforts from all stakeholders. Together, we can create a supportive environment for families, break the cycle of poverty, and promote sustainable development in border areas.
The Impact of Mind Mapping on Young Children's Writing Skills: An Experimental Study
Authors: Sitepu Melyani Sari , Arianto Arianto , Herliza Sheila , Wulandari Wina , Asmalinda Nia , Mutmainnah Mutmainnah
Published: September 2024

This study investigates the application of the mind-mapping learning model to enhance children's writing skills. Conducted over two weeks during the 2022/2023 academic year at a school in Medan, North Sumatra, the research employed a quantitative experimental design. The study population included 106 children aged 3-8 years, with samples systematically selected from two classes. Data collection involved observation sheets to assess student engagement and activity levels. Statistical tests ensured data validity and reliability, with normality tests (Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Shapiro-Wilk) revealing normal and non-normal distributions and homogeneity tests confirming data uniformity. The t-test results indicated a significant positive impact of mind mapping on writing skills (Sig. = 0.000; t = 24.810). These findings suggest that mind mapping in early education can significantly enhance writing abilities, improving academic performance and cognitive development. The implications are substantial for educational practice, advocating for integrating mind mapping into teaching methods and supporting teacher training programs. Despite limitations such as a small sample size and potential sampling bias, this study provides a foundation for further research. Future studies should involve larger samples to validate these results and explore additional applications of mind mapping in educational settings, aiming to refine and enhance teaching strategies for early childhood education. Additionally, educational policymakers should consider integrating innovative teaching strategies like mind mapping to improve academic outcomes.
Gaia und die Kuh
Authors: Petschow Ulrich , Dehnhardt Alexandra
Published: September 2024

Angesichts des Biodiversitätsverlustes hat die­ Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) einen­ Impuls gesetzt, Normen, Werte und Institutionen neu zu denken, und Begrifflichkeiten wie „Gaia“ und „indigenes Wissen“ als mögliche Orientierungen in die Diskussion eingebracht. Zugleich hat die Debatte um das Anthropozän auf die­ symbiotische Verwobenheit von Mensch und Umwelten verwiesen. Am Beispiel des „Holobionten“ Kuh werden die symbiotischen Verbindungen im Kontext des Anthropozäns kritisch diskutiert, bevor ein Fazit mit Blick auf mögliche Leitbilder, etwa die Symbiose, gezogen wird.
La lucha por la justicia en el mundo académico: un imperativo en medio de un panorama geopolítico cambiante
Authors: Gamarra-Amaya Laura C.
Published: September 2024

Frente a un panorama global en constante evolución, la academia se erige como un faro en la búsqueda del conocimiento. De modo paralelo, en un mundo cambiante, nuestro compromiso con la justicia se vuelve también primordial. Se reconoce el imperativo de las publicaciones académicas orientadas a proteger y promover la construcción de un pensamiento latinoamericano, acorde con las particularidades que nos son propias; a la par que se persigue la justicia, materializada de modo concreto en la protección de los derechos humanos y fundamentales, al igual que de las instituciones que hacen parte del Estado social de derecho
El presidente de Colombia y su elusión constitucional en época de crisis
Authors: Mendieta David , Gómez-Gómez Juan Fernando
Published: September 2024

El uso y abuso del estado de sitio en Colombia fue una constante durante los siglos XIX y XX. Por ello, el Constituyente de 1991 fue tan cuidadoso a la hora de regular los estados de excepción estableciendo un sistema  de exigentes límites y controles. El objetivo de este escrito es evidenciar que ahora el Presidente colombiano, en épocas de crisis, preferirá usar competencias de rango legal como lo son la emergencia sanitaria y la asistencia militar para limitar derechos humanos en vez de acudir a competencias constitucionalescomo los estados de excepción. A las diferentes formas de elusión constitucional propuestas por Manuel Quinche Ramírez en su texto “La elusión constitucional: una política de evasión del control constitucional en Colombia” tendríamos que agregar una nueva y es aquella realizada por el Presidente en épocas de crisis, al usar actos administrativos para enfrentar situaciones que requieren normas con fuerza de ley. Lo anterior, pues los controles para los decretos de estados de excepción son más exigentes y eficaces que los existentes para los actos administrativos. Con esto se configura un presidencialismo elusivo del control idóneo de constitucionalidad.
Derechos humanos y tecnologías de la información y la comunicación
Authors: Salvador García Miriam
Published: September 2024

El derecho debe ir adaptándose a los cambios sociales que se producen a lo largo de la historia y, en este contexto, los derechos humanos poseen un carácter evolutivo y dinámico que permite avanzar en su reconocimiento, en atención a los valores o ideales del entorno social en el que nos encontramos, marcado por la globalización y el uso de las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TIC). Este escenario motiva el reconocimiento de una cuarta generación de derechos humanos, digna de protección internacional. El propósito de esta investigación es presentar una breve revisión de las generaciones de los derechos humanos, conectadas con el momento histórico en el que se han desarrollado, con acento en el nacimiento de la cuarta generación. La nueva era digital ha provocado cambios sustanciales en nuestra forma de trabajar, de adquirir bienes y servicios, de relacionarnos y, en definitiva, de vivir. Este cambio social sin precedentes nos obliga a reflexionar sobre el sentido de la relación entre el desarrollo tecnológico y el ser humano. El enfoque de la investigación es cualitativo, con un método reflexivo y crítico, mediante la revisión y el análisis documental de normas y doctrina, para analizar los riesgos que enfrentamos y los ámbitos en los que esa transformación ha sido más relevante. Por último, se describen acciones normativas europeas, para orientar la respuesta jurídica necesaria, que posibilite aprovechar todo el potencial tecnológico que se despliega ante nosotros, sin menoscabo en la protección de los derechos humanos. La investigación pudo constatar que debe proponerse una adecuación del ordenamiento jurídico para asegurar la efectividad de tales derechos.
The Hand that Touched Troy: Using Maniculae in Latin and French Manuscripts (Benoît de Sainte-Maure’s Roman de Troie, Guido delle Colonne’s Historia and their Respective Prose Versions)
Authors: Tanniou Florence
Published: September 2024

In Auch, BM, 10, more than 120 maniculae, or manicules, touch the text of the Historia destructionis Troiae by Guido delle Colonne with their short or disproportionately long fingers. These maniculae are accompanied by brackets, notae, various remarks. They testify to an active reading of the work, which brushes against the writing as closely as possible, signalling and selecting passages, sometimes simply pointing out, sometimes recopying, summarizing, or commenting. This practice, which was by no means specific to the Trojan material, is far more apparent in manuscripts of the Latin work compared to those of its French source (Benoît de Sainte-Maure) and in the French prose versions that stem directly from it. By examining manuscripts of both the Latin and French traditions, and while also taking into account the methodological biases that this approach implies, this article interprets the presence of reading marks (maniculae, underlining, notes) in Trojan texts. I retrace various types of reading, which include character-focused, historical, moral or rhetorical modes of reading. I demonstrate that specific readerly profiles emerge, and more specifically, that such marks of reading turn out to be topical teaching tools or otherwise present a more subjective interaction with the textual matter. In short, I examine how these hands touching the words might inform our understanding of the reception of Troy during the Middle Ages and the early modern period.
The Traumas of Troy and the Elizabethan Schoolboy in Marlowe’s Dido, Queene of Carthage
Authors: James Heather
Published: September 2024

Dido, Queene of Carthage is calibrated to disrupt the smooth passage of the translation of empire and studies embraced by humanist pedagogy. Taking full advantage of the theatrical affordances offered by the boy actors of the Children of her Majesty’s Chapel, the play aims to whisk its target audience, the sophisticated wits of the Inns of Court, back to their early encounters with the matter of Troy in their studies of Vergil and Ovid in grammar school. This essay focuses on the play’s first two acts to show how Marlowe deploys the materials of classical letters and rhetoric in ways that test and contest their ideological functions.
Normal-hexane treatment on PET-based waste fiber depolymerization process
Authors: Cho Woo Seok , Lee Joon Hyuk , Na Da Yun , Choi Sang Sun
Published: September 2024

The global increase in polyethylene terephthalate (PET)-based waste fiber poses a persistent environmental risk. While efforts have been made to repurpose waste fibers into bags, clothing, and building materials, the depolymerization process to extract pure raw materials for recycling remains underdeveloped. This study investigates the impact of normal hexane treatment on the purity of terephthalic acid (TPA) recovered from wastewater containing sodium terephthalate, ethylene glycol, and impurities generated during polyester fabric weight reduction or waste fiber recycling processes. Nuclear magnetic resonance analysis of the recovered TPA (rTPA) revealed a maximum purity of 99.81%, suggesting the effective removal of diverse contaminants such as adhesives and surfactants present in waste fibers through normal hexane and activated carbon treatments. This research contributes to the development of efficient and sustainable PET waste fiber recycling processes, highlighting the potential of normal hexane treatment in enhancing the purity of rTPA.
GIS-based spatial modeling of landslide susceptibility using BWM-LSI: A case study – city of Smederevo (Serbia)
Authors: Deđanski Vojislav , Durlević Uroš , Kovjanić Aleksandar , Lukić Tin
Published: September 2024

Landslides and slope processes constitute one of the most frequent natural hazards in valleys near major rivers and mountainous regions. The surface layer, characterized by its relatively loose composition, is prone to sliding due to a combination of distinct natural and human-related factors. Specific sections along the right bank of the Danube River in Smederevo city exhibit significant susceptibility to landslide activation, often leading to substantial material losses and posing a risk to the local population. The initial step in the provided research involves analyzing existing literature and mapping landslides within the study area. The initial analysis covers both natural conditions and anthropogenic activities. The second step includes establishing a geospatial database in the Geographic Information System and generating eight thematic maps. In the third step, different weight coefficients were assigned to the criteria, which facilitated the creation of the Landslide Susceptibility Index using the Best–Worst Method. Subsequently, in the fourth step, a composite map illustrating landslide susceptibility was produced. According to this research, about 4% of the territory of Smederevo, or 19.3 km2, is highly or very highly susceptible to landslides. These localities are located on the right bank of the Danube River and around the Ralja River. Receiver operating characteristic-area under the curve value indicates very high predictive power (approximately 1), thus suggesting the reliability of the used methodology. This visualization of areas highly prone to such occurrences empowers policymakers to implement more effective environmental protection measures and institute sustainable management practices for agricultural parcels in this region. Also, the provided research represents the inaugural integration of advanced remote sensing techniques and interdisciplinary investigations, offering deeper insights into landslide activity in the study area and yielding more comprehensive results.
从社会语言学视角看当代中文发展趋势
Authors: 金智 苏
Published: September 2024

提要

当代中文一方面正在朝着标准中文的统一方向发展, 另一方面, 由于语言变异的客观存在, 语音、 词汇、 句法、 文字等方面也在使用中发生变化, 这些变化对语言文字的规范化和标准化产生冲击。 语言文字的新变化主要表现在新的语言现象不断出现, 例如语音方面出现新读法; 词汇方面涌现出大量新词新语、 外来语, 网络词语; 语法方面出现新的语法结构和句式等等。 当代中文的发展, 是在这两个方向交织过程中进行的。 只有正确处理好标准变体与其他各种变体的关系, 才有可能把握当代中文发展的正确方向。 总的看来, 当代中文的发展趋势是朝着积极和有利于完成其交际任务的大方向发展的。 文章探讨了中文发展过程中简单化与复杂化、 分与合、 语言纯洁化等方向性问题。
Speech recognition and intelligent translation under multimodal human–computer interaction system
Authors: Huang Danhua , Xiang Shuaiqiu
Published: September 2024

The traditional translation robot is limited to the translation of single-mode text images and text videos, which has the problem of low translation accuracy. Therefore, speech recognition and intelligent translation in multimodal human–computer interaction (HCI) system are proposed. First, the network structure of speech recognition model in multi-channel HCI system is established, and the multi-head self-attention mechanism is constructed. Then, the artificial intelligence voice wake-up function is designed, and a multimodal machine translation model is constructed. On this basis, selective attention is added to obtain visual recognition of perceived text, and the decoder is used for multimodal gating fusion to realize the output of encoder translation results. Experimental results show that this method has high BLUE value and high translation accuracy.
How did the Pandemic Crisis Affect the Financial, Economic, and Social Performance of Social Enterprises? Insights from Italian Social Cooperatives
Authors: Montrone Alessandro , Searing Elizabeth A.M. , Poledrini Simone
Published: September 2024

The COVID-19 crisis affected the world’s economic and social system in many ways. Social enterprises (SEs) play a necessary role in delivering social value during such crises (Bacq, S., and G. T. Lumpkin. 2020. “Social Entrepreneurship and COVID‐19.” Journal of Management Studies 58 (1): 285–8; Sarma, S. K., K. K. Kumar, and S. K. Mishra. 2022. “Strategic Response to COVID-19: How Do Social Enterprises Navigate Crisis Situations?” Social Enterprise Journal 18 (4): 626–42; Weaver, R. L. 2020. “The Impact of COVID-19 on the Social Enterprise Sector.” Journal of Social Entrepreneurship 14 (2): 177–85). However, there is still a lack of empirical evidence that analyzes the impact of the pandemic on the performance of SEs and how that performance differs from traditional, non-social companies. Therefore, the purpose of this contribution is to fill this gap. This study compares two types of organizations in the same Italian context: social cooperatives and private limited companies. We present and compare their performance using ratio analysis in a three-dimensional perspective: economic, financial, and social, where the latter concerns the ability to create and distribute value-added to stakeholders (Riahi-Belkaoui, A. 1996. Performance Results in Value Added Reporting. Westport: Quorum Books), with particular emphasis on distributional fairness (Haller, A., C. J. van Staden, and C. Landis. 2018. “Value Added as part of Sustainability Reporting: Reporting on Distributional Fairness or Obfuscation?” Journal of Business Ethics 152: 763–81). In addition to policy recommendations, this study provides guidance on how to use existing accounting data to approximate social elements in business.
Abgrenzen/Ausgrenzen
Authors: Wiedemann Inga
Published: September 2024

Ständig grenzen wir unsere Privatsphäre gegen andere ab – beispielsweise in der Wohnung oder im Haus mit Haustüren, im Garten mit Zäunen, im Schwimmbad mit unserem Handtuch oder am Strand mit der Sandburg. Die Grenzen, innerhalb derer wir uns selbst wohlfühlen, empfinden wir als hilfreich und vorteilhaft. Aber wie geht es denen, die sich ausgegrenzt sehen? Grenzen, die mit Ausgrenzung verbunden sind, sind zwar imaginär, aber für die Betroffenen genauso unüberwindbar wie eine hohe Mauer. Die Strategien des Abgrenzens und Ausgrenzens dienen immer wieder als Erziehungs- und Besserungsmaßnahmen für diejenigen, die gesellschaftlich unakzeptabel sind. In einer von arrivierten Männern dominierten Welt handelte es sich bei den „unbrauchbaren“ Leuten um Frauen, Fremde und Bettler, die sich bisher nicht den von der Gesellschaft etablierten Standards unterworfen hatten. Gegenwärtig kommt es in vielen Teilen der Welt immer noch zu Ausgrenzungen von Frauen. Ähnlichkeiten dieses Vorgehens zwischen „damals“ und heute konnte ich bei einem Vergleich zwischen islamisch ausgerichteten Ländern und dem Westeuropa des 16. Jahrhunderts festmachen.
Über die transformative Bedeutung von Emotionen in einer humanen Globalgesellschaft
Authors: Seichter Sabine
Published: September 2024

Lange Zeit wurde die Bedeutung von Emotionen vernachlässigt. Der gegenwärtige „emotional turn“ verdeutlicht die Funktion der Gefühle für die Herausbildung der personalen Identität einerseits und für das gesellschaftliche Zusammenleben andererseits. Die Idee einer humanen Globalgesellschaft verlangt, neben der Sicherstellung materieller, technischer und finanzieller Ressourcen, die grenzüberschreitende Fähigkeit zum Mitgefühl und zur Empathie, und sie erfordert die würdevolle Zuerkennung einer ganzheitlichen Sicht auf die Person ein. Eine Erziehung der Gefühle, welche zu sittlichem Handeln befähigen soll, ist eine zutiefst moralische und ethische Herausforderung, die nur im Wechselspiel von Denken und Fühlen gelingen kann.
Grenzwertige Weltverhältnisse und transformierende Nachhaltigkeit
Authors: Ferrin Nino
Published: September 2024

Der Beitrag diskutiert in Bezug auf den Nachhaltigkeitsdiskurs, inwiefern die Auswirkungen der gegenwärtigen Krisendynamiken im Begriff des Anthropozäns versinnbildlicht und als menschengemacht zu betrachten sind und inwiefern es überhaupt möglich sei, ein auf Kontrolle der Welt, des Selbst und der anderen abzielendes humanes Verhalten zu transformieren.Dafür wird die Idee erörtert, wie sich eine Modifikation des modernen Dominanzverhältnisses zwar als Narrativ oder als utopische Imagination verstehen lässt; andererseits sind jedoch performative Bewegungen und liminoide Phänomene im Stande, Zwischenräume zu eröffnen, die über aktuelle Weltverhältnisse hinausweisen und ein neues Verständnis von global citizenship nahelegen.
Group differences in gender expression discrimination and depressive and anxiety symptoms among transgender and gender-expansive adults: The role of gender identity pride
Authors: Davidson Jonathan D. , Neilson Elizabeth C. , Staples Jennifer M. , Turner Rachel B.
Published: September 2024

Despite established associations between discrimination and mental health, little research has focused on gender expression discrimination and integrated individual strengths such as transgender and gender-expansive (TGE) identity pride. This study examined the roles of gender expression discrimination and pride in mental health among TGE adults across gender identity, race, and class. A national sample of TGE adults (N = 212) completed online measures assessing gender identity, race, income, gender expression-related discrimination, TGE identity pride, and depression and anxiety symptoms. Gender expression discrimination was positively associated with depressive and anxiety symptoms. Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), higher income, transfeminine participants reported more gender expression discrimination. High TGE identity pride buffered the association between gender expression discrimination and depression—most robustly for BIPOC, lower income, transfeminine participants. TGE identity pride may buffer the effects of gender expression discrimination on depression. Intersectionality in case formulation and treatment planning with TGE individuals is vital.
“In Hopes of Becoming a Phoenix”: Application of Narrative Practices in Exploration of Preferred Identities of Youth Contemplating Suicide in North East India
Authors: Dey Tama , Chowdhury Diptarup
Published: September 2024

Narrative practices can provide newer ways to engage with individuals and communities in suicide prevention. This study is a pilot project that examined the applicability of narrative ideas in developing in-depth interview (IDI) and focus group discussion (FGD) probes to explore the preferred identities of young people who have contemplated suicide in Northeast India. Narrative ideas were embedded during the development of IDI and FGD probes and tested on five participants. The data collection utilized an IDI informed by the “absent but implicit” map and an FGD that followed the “definitional ceremony” approach. The narrative therapeutic approach brought out the broader sociocultural contexts of suicide, identifying skills and knowledge that young people use to respond to issues and uncovering intentions, hopes, and values of their lives. The approach also unfolded their collective experiences. The study provides ways to support young people with experiences of suicidality in moving from problem-saturated identities to preferred identities.
Binnenmarkt, Euro und Migration
Authors: Berthold Norbert
Published: September 2024

Es ist keine gute Idee, die Personenfreizügigkeit in der EU einzuschränken. Der Binnenmarkt würde beschädigt, die Währungsunion destabilisiert. Europa braucht mehr Mobilität, nicht weniger!
Der Informationsgehalt von Abschlussnoten sinkt weiter
Authors: Wienert Helmut
Published: September 2024

Untersucht wird die Entwicklung der Abschlussnoten von Hochschulprüfungen. Die Tendenz zu immer besseren Bewertungen hält auch nach den neuesten Zahlen des Statistischen Bundesamtes an. Ein Corona-Effekt im Sinne von besonders auffälligen Verbesserungen der Noten im Jahr 2020 ist nicht feststellbar, allerdings war die Zahl der Abschlüsse deutlich geringer, während ein Jahr später Nachholeffekte zu beobachten sind.
Estructura comunitaria de peces, asteroideos y equinoideos en el Farallón de San Ignacio, arrecife situado en la “brecha faunística de Sinaloa”, México
Authors: Reyes-Bonilla Héctor , Martínez-Castillo Violeta , Rojas-Montiel Bárbara , Olán-González Manuel
Published: September 2024

Even though there is extensive research on the rocky reefs in the Gulf of California, some areas still have scarce information, such as the Farallón de San Ignacio, which is well known for its high biodiversity and its location in the biogeographic transition zone known as the "Sinaloa gap." Due to the limited information available for this site, the present study aimed to describe the composition and structure of asteroid and echinoid fish assemblages at the Farallón de San Ignacio. For this purpose, visual surveys were conducted in November 2016 using belt transects of 25 m long by 4 m wide for fish and 25 m long by 2 m wide for invertebrates, to estimate species abundance, richness, diversity, and evenness indices, and to compare them with other rocky reefs located at the same latitude on the western coast of the Gulf of California that were visited the same year. A total of 34 species were recorded, including two asteroids and four echinoids. The most abundant species were the fish Azurina atrilobata, the starfish Phataria unifacialis, and the sea urchin Diadema mexicanum. Despite the Farallón’s isolation, the complexity of its community structure is similar to that of other islands in the Gulf of California, although there were differences in species composition due to the high abundance of herbivorous species at this site.
New records of Minuca zacae (Brachyura: Ocypodidae) in the gulfs of Montijo and Parita, Panama
Authors: Lombardo González Roberto C.
Published: September 2024

We present the first report of the Lesser Mexican Fiddler Crab, Minuca zacae Crane, 1941, in Panama. The identity of crabs from the Gulfs of Montijo and Parita was confirmed by presenting a broad frontal region, oblique orbits, and a palm without an oblique tuberculate ridge. This report fills a distribution gap between Costa Rica and Colombia and updates this species range from Altata Bay, northern Mexico, to Málaga Bay, Colombia.
El comportamiento morfosintáctico de las anáforas pronominales en el castellano infantil andino en La Mar (Ayacucho)
Authors: Esquivel Villafana Jorge , Falcón Ccenta Pedro Manuel
Published: September 2024

El presente artículo representa un estudio de corte explicativo centrado en una variedad de castellano andino hablada por los niños de La Mar (Ayacucho), zona surandina del Perú donde el quechua y el castellano se hallan en una situación de contacto de lenguas. El objetivo es caracterizar el comportamiento morfosintáctico de las formas anafóricas pronominales del español y se apela al influjo de la lengua quechua en términos de procesos de transferencia. Se describen las manifestaciones lingüísticas de este sector de la población con un enfoque cualitativo, de modo que se toma como base las entrevistas semidirigidas. El corpus consta de veinte horas de grabación magnetofónica de conversación con niños de 8 a 10 diez años de edad, recolectadas en el 2019. Como resultado del análisis, se logra evidenciar procesos de transferencias morfosintácticas de la lengua quechua en el comportamiento de las anáforas reflexivas, recíprocas, personales y posesivas del español. Estos resultados, si bien coinciden en parte con los difundidos por la literatura especializada en la población adulta, permiten comprobar que el factor etario no juega un rol diferenciador en el desarrollo de estos fenómenos en contextos de contacto de lenguas.
La Lengua de Señas Uruguaya entre la preservación y el exterminio
Authors: De León Adriana , Peluso Leonardo
Published: September 2024

Este artigo, ao problematizar a situação da Língua de Sinais Uruguaia (LSU) a partir da percepção de seus falantes, pode ser um importante insumo para o desenvolvimento de políticas linguísticas e educacionais para a comunidade surda uruguaia. O objetivo deste artigo é descrever a percepção dos membros da comunidade surda uruguaia sobre a situação da LSU em contato com outras línguas no contexto da globalização. Para a coleta de dados, pesquisamos todos os vídeos (e seus comentários e debates) postados no Facebook “FORO - NOTICIERO EN L.S.U.” por membros da comunidade surda, nos quais o contato linguístico da LSU é discutido. Os vídeos foram traduzidos para o espanhol e seu conteúdo foi analisado. Os resultados mostram que a LSU é percebida como tendo um forte contato linguístico com outras línguas de sinais, principalmente com os Sinais Internacionais (SI), em parte devido à globalização da comunidade surda, que se expressa no crescente desenvolvimento de fóruns internacionais de intercâmbio da comunidade surda na Internet. A principal conclusão é que a LSU é percebida como ameaçada e, portanto, é reivindicado o desenvolvimento de políticas linguísticas para neutralizar esse processo.
A note on functions of exponential type
Authors: Laurinčikas Antanas
Published: September 2024

There is not abstract.
The existence and uniqueness of the solution of the integral equation driven by a bounded p-variation function
Authors: Kubilius Kęstutis
Published: September 2024

There is not abstract.
Comparison of the ellipsoid and simplex methods
Authors: Laurinavičius Eligijus , Raškinienė Danutė
Published: September 2024

The ellipsoid method is presented. The least squers functional of the basic solution linear constrains is used as ellipsoid. The Klee-Minty linear programming problem is used to compare the ellipsoid and simplex methods.
Connections in the semiholonomic frame bundle of order r
Authors: Navickis Kazimeras
Published: September 2024

In this article we define the canonical forms on the principal bundle of semiholonomic frames of order r, give structure equations for these forms and determine the connection of order r.
Some aspects of the comparative analysis of legal knowledge bases
Authors: Paliulionienė Laima
Published: September 2024

One of the tasks in the process of preparing new legislation is the comparative analysis of different versions of the legislation. In this article we propose how the analysis could be partly automated if the legi­slation is formalized and stored in a knowledge base. The algorithm is proposed to find differences between legislations by using certain test situations. The algorithm is based on derivation by model generation and it is grounded in the case when the knowledge bases are general logic programs.
Solving problems in the text as main way in teaching applying arithmetic
Authors: Balčytis Bronius
Published: September 2024

Various real-life problems are discussing in the article. Special focus is made on the problems that could be applied in everyday life of primary school pupils. The author introduces various methods of teaching.
In memoriam of prof. Zigmas Žemaitis (1884–1969)
Authors: Jasiūnas Henrikas
Published: September 2024

In this paper we present a review of the social, political, scientific, and pedagogical activities of a prominent figure of the Lithuanian social scene.
On purposefulners of the mathematics course presented at the education faculty
Authors: Viruišis Vaclovas
Published: September 2024

While analysing the course of mathematics presented at the Education Faculty experience and ob­servation show that application of mathematics in practice should be emphasised for the students of this speciality.Textual problem met in everyday life must be solved together with introducing economic, market con­cepts and laws.This is one of possibilities to improve professional training of primary school teachers in the field of mathematics.
The analysis of modyficated mono equation
Authors: Švitra Donatas , Retkutė Renata
Published: September 2024

The differential equation with dalay:Ń(t) = α (N(t - h))/(1 +(N(t-h)/K)n) - βN(t),  n > 1is proposed to model blood cells dynamics. The basic qualities of solutions of this equation are considered.
Appropriateness of projection pursuit in classification
Authors: Jakimauskas Gintautas , Krikštolaitis Ričardas
Published: September 2024

There is not abstract.
Nonlinear diffusion in three dimension case
Authors: Janavičius Arvydas Juozapas
Published: September 2024

There is not abstract.
On zeros of the Lerch zeta-function. III
Authors: Garunkštis Ramūnas
Published: September 2024

There is not abstract.
Odd logarithmic moments of the Riemann zeta-function
Authors: Laurinčikas Antanas
Published: September 2024

There is not abstract.
Central limit theorem in the symmetric group
Authors: Zacharovas Vytas
Published: September 2024

In this work we investigate a rate of convergence of sums of random variables defined on a symetric group Sn, when the probability measure on Sn is defined by the Ewens sampling formula with parameter θ. Using the results obtained by E. Manstavičius in paper [1] for the case when θ = 1, we obtain their analogs, when θ > 1, thus estimating the closenes of distribution of h(σ) to normal distribution.
Modification of Bacillus sp. IMV B-7883 Elastase Activity by the Hetero-Metallic Carboxylatogermanates/Stannates
Authors: Gudzenko O.V. , Varbanets L.D. , Seifullina I.I. , Martsynko O.E. , Buchko O.V. , Afanasenko E.V. , Chebanenko О.A.
Published: September 2024

In recent years, some researchers have found that although many Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria secrete elastase, the bacterial forms of elastase have either a low activity or harmful effects. Therefore, further research is needed in isolating and screening microorganisms that produce a high level of elastase activity. Previously we selected strain Bacillus sp. IMV B-7883, which exhibits fairly high elastase activity. To increase its activity, we chose one of the well-known approaches, in particular, the use of a number of coordination compounds capable to influence elastase activity. In this regard, the purpose of this work was to study the effect of such coordination compounds as hetero-metallic carboxylatogermanates/stannates on the elastase activity of Bacillus sp. IMV B-7883. Methods. The object of the investigation was the strain of Bacillus sp., deposited in the Ukrainian Collection of Microorganisms under the number IMV B-7883, isolated from soil. The culture was grown under conditions of submerged cultivation at 28 °С, with a mixing speed of the nutrient medium of 244 rpm for three to six days (72–144 hours). We used an enzyme purified from the supernatant of the culture liquid by precipitation with 90% ammonium sulfate, with further fractionation on neutral and charged carriers. Elastase activity was determined colorimetrically by the intensity of the color of the solution upon enzymatic hydrolysis of elastin stained with Congo red. As modifiers of enzyme activity, hetero-metallic carboxylatogermanates/stannates were used. Results. Of the 15 studied in this work coordination compounds presented by hetero-metallic carboxylatogermanates/stannates, only 1 [Ba(H2O)6][Ge2(OH)2(C6H8O7)2]·nH2O, n=2 and 3 [Ni (H2O)6][Ge2(OH)2(C6H8O7)2]·nH2O, n=4, depending on the concentration used and incubation time, increase the elastase activity by only 3–5%. All other compounds have an inhibitory effect. Conclusions. Obtained data on the inhibitory effect of hetero-metallic carboxylatogermanates/stannates on the elastase activity of Bacillus sp. IMV B-7883 provide new information which may help in solving the issue of the mechanism of interaction between enzymes and complex chemical molecules.
IL-11 Suppresses VEGFR2 Expression and Hampers Endothelial Cell’s Wound Healing
Authors: Rodineliussen V. , Waghmare A. , Gustafsson R.
Published: September 2024

Endothelial cells (EC) line the lumen of all blood vessels and are crucial for vascular integrity, haemeostasis, and inflammation. EC are also targets for infections such as human cytomegalovirus (hCMV), which can induce vascular injury and release of various cytokines including the closely related interleukin (IL) - 11 and IL-6. Objective. To assess the effect of IL-11 and IL-6 on wound healing by EC. Methods. We report a follow-up study of our previous work on IL-11 and IL-6 responses to hCMV where the EC’s wound healing capacity and expression of relevant gene transcripts in EC treated with IL-11 or IL-6 are assessed. Results. Treatment with IL-11, but not with IL-6, hampered the wound healing capacity, and this effect may be due to suppression of VEGF signaling caused by suppression of VEGFR2. The VEGFA levels remained unaltered. Conclusions. IL-11 hampers the regenerating wound healing capacity of EC, and this may be due to the reduced expression of VEGFR2.
Peculiarities of the Ontogenesis of Bacilli During Development from a Vegetative Cell to a Spore
Authors: Voitsekhovsky V.G. , Avdeeva L.V. , Balko O.B. , Balko O.I.
Published: September 2024

Understanding the development processes of bacteria, in particular spore-forming ones, has both fundamental and applied importance, since at various stages of this process, the cells of microorganisms perform certain functions that can be regulated by influencing certain factors depending on the tasks. Literature data and the results of our research on the influence of the composition of the nutrient medium, pH, temperature, and aeration on sporulation are analyzed in the article. It isshown that the direction of bacterial cells’ development in certain ways is determined by signals that come from the surrounding environment, affect their genome, and determine the ways of cell development – growth or sporulation. Sporogenesis can also be induced by metabolites formed during microorganism development. It is emphasized that the environmental factors that influence the sporulation of bacteria have been studied in sufficient detail. However, the mechanisms of their action remain debatable. Morphological, genetic, and biochemical changes of spore-forming bacteria under the conditions of macrocyclic and microcyclic ways of their development are also highlighted, which makes it possible to correctly understand the functioning of regulatory mechanisms in the ontogenesis of microbial cells. In particular, the data of our research on the dynamics of morphological changes in the ontogenesis of a specific individual bacterial cell are presented. In addition, factors, including specific terminal products of cell metabolism, such as antibiotics, and genetic mechanisms of sporogenesis regulation of various genera and species of bacteria are described in detail. The nature of the vast majority of "sporogenes" has not been clarified, and there are only a few hypotheses regarding the mechanism of their action. However, most of the biological regulators of sporogenesis were found in the culture liquid, which indicates the cellular nature of their action. Therefore, to obtain more convincing data on the regulation of sporogenesis, studies at the cellular level are needed.
The influence of micronutrients and macronutrients excess or deficiency on thyroid function
Authors: Brzdęk K. , Wiśniewski S. , Domańska O. , Baran W. , Brzdęk M.
Published: September 2024

The thyroid gland’s functionality is complex and is influenced by a variety of compounds, notably iodine, selenium, iron, calcium, thiamine (vitamin B1), vitamin B12 and vitamin D. This study aims to elucidate the significance of micronutrients and macronutrients in the functioning of the thyroid gland and explore how nutrient imbalances may lead to various thyroid disorders, including thyroid cancer. Keywords: macronutrients, micronutrients, thyroid carcinoma, thyroid functioning