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Conditions for using educational technologies in order to create an event space in parish pedagogical activities
Authors: Urbanovich Liubov
Published: August 2024

The present article draws attention to the fact that modern parish educational activities, in addition to a narrowly specialized orientation, can become an additional, replenishing and enriching resource for the general school education in terms of spiritual and moral upbringing of children and their harmonious development when changing pedagogical approaches to the organization of the educational process. It is noted that Sunday schools today are experiencing a crisis of children's and especially teenagers' departure from Sunday schools and, as a result, from the church. In this regard, it is proposed to seek and use all the opportunities and resources of parish activities in order to create an interesting, enriching event space, which includes children, parents, teachers and clergy. The eventfulness, which is created due to jointly divided activities, meets the needs of adolescents, taking into account their age-related psychological.The article substantiates the opinion that innovative educational technologies (creative workshops, experimental laboratories, bibliodramas, hagiodramas, educational pilgrimage, etc.) contribute to the creation of eventfulness. Active interaction with objects of the surrounding world, personally significant interactivity, cooperation and dialogical communication of participants, emotional experience from joint discoveries and obtained results, the possibility of feedback - can be considered as significant advantages of such technologies.This paper, as sharing of experience, presents a description of two creative workshops for teenagers and Sunday school teachers and notes their educational, upbringing and developmental potential. However, to make educational technologies an effective means for achieving the priority goal of the parish education - spiritual development and growth of children in faith, it is necessary to observe certain pedagogical conditions, which are indicated in the presented article.The determined pedagogical conditions impose special requirements on the teaching staff engaged in the educational activities at the parish.This article contains references to other articles by the author that will help to form a comprehensive understandung of pedagogical views on the problem of parish care of children in modern realities and may prove useful for teachers in the organization of educational and upbringing activities at the parish.
Features of the development of education in Amur Cossack Army in the second half of the 19th – early 20th centuries
Authors: Karnaukh Nadezhda
Published: August 2024

The purpose of the article is to analyze the features of the development of education in the Amur Cossack Army during the formation of a new region of the Russian Empire. The research methodology is based on a theoretical analysis of various types of sources devoted to the history of the development of education in the Far East during the chronological period under study. Using methods of analyzing archival materials and comparing data obtained from different types of sources, factors contributing to the development of a specific educational environment in the region were identified. One of them is the formation of the population of the Amur region as a result of the resettlement of Cossacks from the Transbaikal, Orenburg and Don Cossack troops. It is noted that the first documents concerning the life of the Amur Cossacks concerned increasing the literacy of the population. Cossack schools became the main type of primary education. They solved the problems of educating the younger generation in the spirit of military Cossack traditions. Fulfillment by parochial schools of an important mission to spread literacy among the Cossack population. The next factor was the lack of the required number of teaching staff. The existence of the practice of choosing a teacher from among the young people who were to go into military service by decision of the Cossack gathering. Women's colleges and pedagogical classes in women's gymnasiums played a significant role in the training of primary school teachers. There is a lag in the development of education in the region compared to the European part of Russia. A significant factor that influenced the development of education in the Far East was the holding of congresses of teachers of schools of the Cossack army of the Amur region at the beginning of the twentieth century. Discussion at congress meetings of the goals of educational development in the region, issues of the content of education in Cossack schools. Based on an analysis of various sources of information, the article traces the path of development of education in the Amur region from Cossack schools designed to provide basic literacy to the established network of educational institutions aimed at training the region’s own intelligentsia, worthy members of society.
Teacher training for the Soviet labour school: “peduklony” in the 1920–1930s in Orenburg region
Authors: Bugakova Ekaterina
Published: August 2024

This article highlights and discusses the periods of development of peduklons in the 1920-1930s in the Orenburg region. The features of training future teachers for the Soviet school are revealed. And also the pain points characteristic of schools in 1297 are given, which were identified as a result of a survey of students, namely: a) the monotony of work methods in first-level schools, which discouraged interest in passive practical training; b) little time to study notes, since it was not always possible to get material from the teacher in a week; c) poor participation of trainees in the social work of the first-level school; d) insufficient number of trial lessons; e) the impossibility for everyone to familiarize themselves with the work of 3 and 4 gr. And recommendations are given: “a) contact the school more closely; b) improve relationships between teachers of first-level schools and trainees; c) strengthen work in public organizations of schools; d) increase the number of trial lessons; e) more opportunities on the part of schools for trainees to demonstrate their activity; f) more fully organize the recording of school attendance by trainees; g) allocate one day from the weekly schedule specifically for the workshop, since students have to study without rest after the workshop at their school.” Based on theoretical analysis, a specific curriculum for a labor school of the second stage is presented (using the example of school No. 8 named after Profintern in Orenburg (1928-29 academic year), the practice of organizing education in Orenburg schools that worked according to “pedagogical lines” is considered.
Information needs of students and the problem of their satisfaction in higher school
Authors: Stalnionienė Eglė
Published: August 2024

The higher school forms reading, social, and professional interests of the students. The investigation of students' information needs enables better service to readers, improves the promotion of books, enhances reference and bibliographic work, and creates optimal methods in information skills training.
The article analyzes students' information needs, ways of satisfying these needs, readers' attitudes towards library resources, and the use of information opportunities in universities in Ukraine, Moscow, Vilnius, and other higher education institutions in our country.
Based on students' interests, purposes of their activities, and work in scientific and social circles, six types of students were identified. By connecting these types with the students' information culture formation program, it is possible to develop the structure of students' information needs. The article provides suggestions for training information users. On one hand, it helps to meet students' information needs, and on the other, it trains creative information users and creators of new information.
Internet gaming disorder in children: a narrative review
Authors: Field Tiffany
Published: August 2024

Method: This narrative review summarizes research from the years 2019-2024 on internet gaming disorder in children. Results: This recent research suggests a prevalence rate ranging from 20% in Brazil to 62% in Saudi Arabia, although a review across multiple studies reported an average of a much lower prevalence of 5%. Correlates/comorbidities of internet gaming disorder have included anxiety, depression, ADHD and autism. Other risk factors for this disorder include being male, impulsivity, being neurotic, being narcissistic and being exposed to gaming, violent and non-supportive behavior of their parents. Negative effects include attention, cognitive and academic performance problems as well as aggressive behavior. Only one review was found on potential underlying biological mechanisms which suggested dysregulation of the brain’s reward system including the prefrontal cortex, limbic system and the amygdala. Only a few papers on interventions appeared in this literature suggesting the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy and methylphenidate. Discussion: The studies in this review highlight the prevalence and severity of internet gaming disorder in children. However, they are limited by being primarily based on mixed-age child and adolescent samples as well as results that have varied by the correlates/comorbidities of the disorders.
Yang Model Revisited
Authors: Mignemi S.
Published: August 2024

A long time ago, C.N. Yang proposed a generalization of the Snyder model to the case of a curved background spacetime, based on an algebra isomorphic to o(1, 5) which includes, as subalgebras both the Snyder and the de Sitter algebras. His proposal can, therefore, be interpreted as a model of noncommutative curved spacetime, and could be useful for relating physics on very small and very large scales. We review this model and some recent progress concerning its generalizations and its interpretation in the framework of Hopf algebras. We also report some possibilities to relate it to more phenomenological aspects.
Cómo evitar un posible rechazo por parte del lector: unidades léxicas de la cobertura como estrategia de cortesía en la prosa académica
Authors: Boginskaya Olga
Published: August 2024

Este artículo explora la cobertura como una estrategia de cortesía utilizada para parecer humilde en el discurso académico. Se estudia la cobertura como la principal estrategia utilizada para mostrar cortesía en la prosa académica. Los estudios han explorado la cobertura desde diferentes perspectivas. Sin embargo, hay pocos estudios que se centren en los patrones léxicos de cobertura en el discurso académico. Con este fin, hemos construido un corpus integrado por 412 resúmenes que acompañan a artículos de investigación, todos ellos en la disciplina de la lingüística, la jurisprudencia, la ingeniería y la medicina. El marco teórico es el concepto de la cobertura propuesto por Myer (1989). La taxonomía propuesta por Vartalla (2001) se utilizó para analizar las herramientas de la cobertura léxica. El análisis cuantitativo indicó que la distribución de patrones léxicos usados para mostrar cortesía difería en cuatro disciplinas
Da Extinção Das Abelhas ao Caos
Authors: Mota Lopes Mariana
Published: August 2024

A angústia que temos sentido nos últimos anos, com o turbilhão de informações relacionadas ao caos não só climático, mas político, econômico e social, tem (potencialmente) resultando no aumento de publicações sobre o colapso generalizado. Especulando sobre o futuro do que entendemos como planeta e as múltiplas compreensões de mundos, diverses autores têm usado a ficção como ferramenta — ou escape — para propor possibilidades de um porvir. Nesse sentido, cabe questionar que formas de criar e pensar as relações entre existências tornam possíveis imaginários futuros; e de que modo pensar sobre afeto e cuidado, sob uma perspectiva queer pode oferecer horizontes futuros frutíferos. Em A extinção das abelhas (2021), Natalia Borges Polesso reflete sobre os limites desse caos e a viabilidade de novos arranjos afetivos nas ruínas. A partir da análise literária deste texto, sob a ótica da Ecologia Queer, em conversa com autoras como Catriona Sandilands, Greta Gaard, and Donna Haraway, busco explorar novas configurações de mundos, fora dos binarismos, tensionando hierarquias de espécie, gênero, sexualidade, classe, geografia e raça. Assim, o que busco é afirmar a ficção — e a literatura — como uma ecologia queer ao mostrar sua ação como potencializadora dimensional das cadeias que compõem as complexas relações interespécie, sendo capaz de fertilizar as práticas correntes de world-making (PRATT, 2022).
Imaginarios de la destrucción capitalista en Tikal Futura. Memorias para un futuro incierto (novelita futurista), de Franz Galich
Authors: Barrera Galdámez Allan Armando
Published: August 2024

En este artículo se analiza la novela Tikal Futura. Memorias para un futuro incierto (novelita futurista) (2011), del guatemalteco Franz Galich (1951-2007). Desde un enfoque interdisciplinario y apoyándome en una crítica marxista a la economía política, particularmente desde el concepto de “fractura metabólica” planteado por Marx, argumento que la distopía de Galich puede leerse como una respuesta simbólica y crítica a la racionalidad capitalista que concibe a la naturaleza como una fuente ilimitada de valores de cambio. La novela cuestiona la racionalidad neoliberal en la que todo, la naturaleza humana y no humana, es visto desde la lógica de costos y beneficios mediando nuestra relación con el mundo desde la forma mercancía. Finalmente, planteo que la novela nos permite leer la actual crisis ambiental a partir del concepto de Capitaloceno.
Épocas de cultivo para diferentes cultivares de couve Kale
Authors: Silva Vanessa Neumann , Jantsch Felipe Thalian , Radunz André Luiz , Mello Emely de Souza
Published: August 2024

A produção de hortaliças diferenciadas, também denominadas atualmente como “gourmet” é uma atividade que pode trazer grande retorno econômico, pois são produtos com grande agregação de valor na comercialização. Dentre as diversas espécies produzidas para esta finalidade está a couve Kale, também chamada de “Couve Toscana”. A disponibilidade de informações técnico/científicas sobre o cultivo de couve Kale no Brasil é limitada, devido a sua recente introdução nos cultivos hortícolas, sendo necessário o desenvolvimento de pesquisas, sobre várias temáticas importantes, para o sucesso no cultivo dessa hortaliça. O objetivo geral dessa pesquisa foi avaliar o efeito de diferentes épocas de cultivo, para diferentes cultivares de couve Kale, em Chapecó/SC. O delineamento utilizado foi de blocos ao acaso, em esquema fatorial 2 x 3 (épocas x cultivares). Foram testadas duas épocas de cultivo: época 1- setembro/outubro/novembro, e época 2- fevereiro/março/abril. Foram avaliadas as cultivares: Arizona, Califórnia e Floribela. Foram avaliados: altura de plantas, número de folhas, e área foliar, massa seca de folhas e produtividade. Os resultados obtidos foram submetidos a análise de variância e comparação de médias por meio do teste de Tukey (p<0,05). Foi possível observar que há influência da época de cultivo em todos os parâmetros avaliados, e que há diferença no desempenho das cultivares. A segunda época de cultivo, embora no outono, teve temperaturas acima da média, que prejudicaram e reduziram o desenvolvimento das plantas; de forma geral, a primeira época de cultivo proporcionou melhores condições refletindo em maior crescimento de plantas e produtividade. A cultivar Floribela, entre as avaliadas, mostrou-se mais produtiva nas condições em que foi realizada essa pesquisa.
A review of railway transportation in Central Asia for corridors and the revival of the Great Silk Road
Authors: Mukhamedova Ziyoda , Mukhamedova Dilbar , Fuzailova Gоvhar , Ergasheva Zahro , Yakupbaey Khamid
Published: August 2024

This review examines the state of railway transportation in Central Asia within the context of the Silk Road initiative, tracing its origins from the United States' New Silk Road strategy. Despite recent setbacks, the Silk Route has become a crucial geopolitical tool for military, political, and economic interests, with corridors like Kazakhstan's Terminal and the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan-Afghanistan route identified for potential revitalization. Uzbekistan, particularly in the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan corridor, emerges as pivotal for advancing the Silk Road initiative. A comprehensive analysis of data collection methodologies employed in studying these corridors is also included to ensure the reliability and validity of the findings. Employing a multifaceted methodology, including quantitative analysis of infrastructure metrics, case studies of specific projects, a literature review synthesizing existing knowledge, and comparative analysis drawing parallels and contrasts, this study explores opportunities and challenges in enhancing these corridors, aiming to contribute to the broader strategy's rejuvenation in Central Asia. By analyzing current conditions and proposing improvements, the research seeks to optimize railway transport, aligning with the Silk Road's historical significance in the contemporary geopolitical landscape.
Improving the building's thermal performance by using untraditional building blocks
Authors: Obaidi H. , Hasan Atif A. , Zainal Al‐Bayati Omer Adil , Khaleel Mahmood H.
Published: August 2024

Iraqi buildings consume high-level electrical energy for air conditioning purposes to provide the standard human comfort condition. This paper adopted an experimental study by using Styrofoam adhesive or white cement as an alternative to ordinary Portland cement to manufacture building blocks with dimensions of 200 × 200 × 200 mm containing an internal core with dimensions of 90 × 130 × 130 mm, which were filled by using corrugated scratch-up or closed air gap. The samples were divided into two sets: the first had an aluminium foil layer applied to the external surface of the samples (reflective surface), while the second was without any layer (ordinary surface). The samples were tested under the climatic conditions of Baghdad city during the summer months (May to September) of 2021. These blocks were also evaluated by different structural tests. It can be seen from the test results that the use of Styrofoam adhesive with a reflective surface with panels of corrugated scratch-up increased the thermal insulation of the wall. It leads to reduce thermal leakage and the electrical energy consumed to provide comfortable thermal conditions by 52.7%, in addition to decreasing the mass density by 14.1% while compressive strength decreased by 21%.
MANAJEMEN PEMBIAYAAN PENDIDIKAN DALAM MENINGKATKAN MUTU PENDIDIKAN SEKOLAH
Authors: Suhendri Suhendri , Erihadiana Mohamad
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini mengungkap bahwa perencanaan anggaran pendidikan di SMPIT Al-Ummah Cibadak Sukabumi disusun melalui RAPBS setiap akhir tahun, melibatkan stakeholders sekolah, dengan keputusan akhir diambil oleh ketua yayasan. Mekanisme pengorganisasian pembiayaan pendidikan melibatkan struktur organisasi yang dipimpin oleh ketua yayasan dan kepala sekolah. Anggaran digunakan untuk pembiayaan program sekolah, belanja barang dan jasa, belanja modal, serta pengembangan sumber daya manusia, khususnya guru. Pengawasan dilakukan oleh Yayasan Peduli Ummat Indonesia dan dinas kependidikan, dengan pertanggungjawaban diserahkan kepada Komite Sekolah dan yayasan. Manajemen pembiayaan yang baik, terbuka, dan transparan di SMPIT Al-Ummah diakui memiliki dampak positif terhadap peningkatan mutu pendidikan. Dengan demikian, strategi ini berpotensi untuk diterapkan dalam konteks pendidikan lainnya guna meningkatkan kualitas sumber daya manusia secara lebih luas.
HARMONI KEADILAN DAN PEMBANGUNAN BERKELANJUTAN: MENYELUSURI MATLAMAT EKONOMI ISLAM ALA UMER CHAPRA
Authors: Fikri Muhammad Sirajudin
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendalami pemikiran ekonomi M. Umer Chapra dan menganalisis tujuan ekonomi Islam menurut perspektifnya. Melalui metodologi tinjauan pustaka, analisis dokumen, dan identifikasi konsep utama, penelitian ini memaparkan prinsip-prinsip dasar ekonomi Islam yang diusulkan Chapra, seperti tauhid, kekhalifahan, dan 'adalah. Tinjauan literatur mencakup pemahaman mendalam terhadap maqashid al-syariah dan kritik Chapra terhadap sistem ekonomi Barat. Analisis konsep ekonomi Islam Chapra dilakukan dengan memetakan pemikirannya terhadap tujuan syariah dan melibatkan korelasi dengan konsep-konsep ekonomi Barat. Wawancara opsional dengan ahli ekonomi atau cendikiawan Islam dapat memberikan perspektif tambahan. Penelitian ini juga mencakup analisis kritis terhadap kapitalisme dan sosialisme, serta memberikan kesimpulan dan rekomendasi untuk pengembangan lebih lanjut dalam konteks ekonomi Islam. Dengan pendekatan ini, penelitian ini diharapkan memberikan kontribusi pada pemahaman mendalam tentang kontribusi M. Umer Chapra terhadap pemikiran ekonomi Islam dan relevansinya dengan tujuan kesejahteraan umat.
DEVELOPING VIRTUAL LEARNING MODELS TO ENHANCE CRITICAL THINKING AND MATERNAL NURSING PRACTICE COMPETENCY
Authors: Rudini Dini , Mutmainah Muthia
Published: August 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted nursing education, necessitating the development of virtual learning models and media to improve critical thinking and maternal nursing competencies. This study aimed to develop an interactive virtual learning model based on problem-based learning and to assess its effectiveness in enhancing nursing students' critical thinking skills in maternal nursing practice. The development model (Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate) was applied to create a virtual learning model. Data was collected using questionnaires to assess the validity and practicality of the developed model. The results demonstrated that the virtual learning model developed using the problem-based learning approach was valid for application in the learning process. After testing, the virtual learning model was found to be practical and effective in optimizing the implementation of learning and in improving student learning outcomes. The study concluded that the developed virtual learning model is a valid and practical tool for enhancing critical thinking skills and maternal nursing practice competencies. These findings contribute to addressing the knowledge gap in the literature regarding the effectiveness of virtual learning models in improving maternal nursing practice competencies, particularly in the context of critical thinking. This study highlights the importance of integrating technology and innovative learning approaches to adapt to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare nursing students for the demands of the 21st century.
Pointwise hemi-slant Riemannian maps ($\mathcal{PHSRM}$) from almost Hermitian manifolds
Authors: Akyol Mehmet Akif , Gündüzalp Yılmaz
Published: August 2024

In 2022, the notion of pointwise slant Riemannian maps were introduced by Y. Gündüzalp and M. A. Akyol in [J. Geom. Phys. {179}, 104589, 2022] as a natural generalization of slant Riemannian maps, slant Riemannian submersions, slant submanifolds. As a generalization of pointwise slant Riemannian maps and many subclasses notions, we introduce pointwise hemi-slant Riemannian maps (briefly, $\mathcal{PHSRM}$) from almost Hermitian manifolds to Riemannian manifolds, giving a figure which shows the subclasses of the map and a non-trivial (proper) example and investigate some properties of the map, we deal with their properties: the J-pluriharmonicity, the J-invariant, and the totally geodesicness of the map. Finally, we study some curvature relations in complex space form, involving Chen inequalities and Casorati curvatures for $\mathcal{PHSRM}$, respectively.
Detection of White Blood Cells Using Algorithms that Analyze the Binary Properties of Red, Blue, and Hue Components
Authors: Salih Ali Mohammed , Baqir Yassir A.
Published: August 2024

In this paper, a unique method for the identification of white blood cells (WBCs) is proposed. The
system is based on morphological analysis and makes use of the red, blue, and hue components of digital pictures.
The purpose is to design a technology that is both accurate and efficient for the detection of white blood cells, which
is essential for a variety of medical diagnosis. Preprocessing of the pictures, segmentation of white blood cells
(WBCs), feature extraction based on morphological features, and classification using machine learning approaches
are all components of the procedure. Method: Increasing contrast and removing noise are the first steps in the
proposed technique, which starts with picture preparation. In order to separate white blood cells (WBCs) from the
background, the next step is to conduct segmentation, which involves a mix of thresholding and morphological
processes. After the white blood cells have been segmented, characteristics such as area, perimeter, circularity, and
intensity are retrieved from them. These attributes are given into a machine learning classifier, trained on a dataset
of labeled WBC pictures, to discriminate between WBCs and other cells or artifacts. Python as well as OpenCV
libraries are used in the implementation of the technique. Result: In the process of identifying white blood cells
(WBCs) from microscopic pictures, the suggested algorithm yields encouraging results. In the identification of white
blood cells (WBC), the evaluation on a dataset consisting of a variety of blood samples reveals good accuracy,
sensitivity, and specificity. With regard to both accuracy and computing efficiency, the algorithm's performance is
superior to that of other approaches that are currently in use. Moreover, the system demonstrates a high level of
stability when confronted with differences in picture quality and staining processes. Conclusion: In conclusion, the
algorithm that was created offers a dependable and automated method for the detection of white blood cells (WBC)
based on the identification of morphological characteristics in digital pictures. Through the use of the red, blue, and
hue components, it does an excellent job of distinguishing white blood cells from other cellular components. The
precision and efficiency of the approach make it acceptable for incorporation into clinical workflows, which will
help in the identification of a variety of blood illnesses in a timely and accurate manner using the method. It is
possible that further improvements and validation on bigger datasets might make its use in clinical settings easier,
which would thus contribute to improvements in patient care and diagnosis.
Chemical, physical, and antibacterial properties of alginate-based edible film with red betel leaf extract
Authors: Giyatmi Giyatmi , Irianto Hari Eko , Tihandayani Kurnia , Fransiska Dina
Published: August 2024

Edible films are biodegradable and environmentally friendly, making them ideal for food packaging; however, they often exhibit low water resistance and poor water vapor barrier properties. This study aims to enhance alginate-based edible films by incorporating ethanol extract from red betel leaves known for their antibacterial properties. The effects of red betel leaf extract on the chemical, physical, and mechanical properties of these films were evaluated, in addition to their antibacterial activity. Concentrations of the extract tested were 0%, 10%, 12.5%, and 15%. The films were assessed for various properties, including moisture content, water vapor transmission rate (WVTR), water solubility, colour, opacity, thickness, tensile strength, and elongation at break. The antibacterial efficacy was tested against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella enterica, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to analyze the impact of the extract on film surface morphology. Adding red betel leaf extract significantly impacted the thickness, WVTR, moisture content, water solubility, colour, and opacity of the films. Notably, incorporating the red betel leaf extract improved the WVTR and water solubility, with the 12.5% concentration showing the greatest antibacterial effectiveness.
Trata de personas desde el enfoque basado en derechos humanos: una tarea pendiente
Authors: Vega Dueñas Lorena Cecilia
Published: August 2024

La trata de personas continúa siendo una preocupación en Colombia y en el mundo, debido a sus enormes dimensiones, así como a los diversos impactos negativos que origina. Aunque en principio existe un acuerdo para abordar el fenómeno de la trata de personas desde el enfoque basado en derechos humanos, se considera que esto continúa siendo un deseo y no una realidad. Teniendo en cuenta este panorama, este trabajo considera importante y pertinente dar respuesta las siguientes preguntas: ¿qué significa abordar la trata de personas desde el enfoque basado en derechos humanos? y ¿por qué es necesario abordar la trata de personas desde el enfoque basado en derechos humanos? La respuesta se da en clave nacional, aterrizada al caso colombiano, utilizando diferentes aproximaciones metodológicas, pero sus hallazgos pueden ser reflejados y comprendidos desde dinámicas regionales y globales.
Problems of Digital Platforms Regulation: Challenges and Perspectives of International Cooperation
Authors: Larionova Marina , Doronin Pavel
Published: August 2024

Digital platforms act as private regulators of their ecosystems. However, until recently, these platforms have not been objects of regulation by the state. Currently, many jurisdictions adapt and update their consumer protection and competition policy instruments and introduce ex ante regulation to protect consumers and competition in digital markets. Regulatory problems derive from the nature of platforms’ business models, the transnational character of their operations, and the significant resources necessary to ensure regulation enforcement and monitoring. Coherence of regulatory approaches applied by different jurisdictions creates legal certainty, reduces costs of compliance and prices, and ensures consistency of requirements with regard to the quality of platforms’ services and user protection. Despite the advantages of policy coherence, cooperation develops slowly and is fragmented due to a contestation over the influence on the rules of governance. This article reviews the main problems and key approaches to the digital platforms’ regulation, and the challenges of, and perspectives on, international cooperation. The study draws on a survey of research articles, national documents on digital platforms policies and EU regulations, analytical materials of research centres and international organizations, and assessments of regulatory practices by concrete jurisdictions. The article explores problems and approaches to ensuring protection of users and fair competition, ex ante regulation application, and multilateral initiatives. In conclusion, the authors put forward some ideas on international cooperation perspectives.
Beam Dynamic Equations for Predictive Modeling of Semicircular Canal Pathologies
Authors: Yves Gourinat , Marie-Stephane Guillaumont
Published: August 2024

This short paper presents a general strategy devoted to an original analytical approach of looped 1.5D equations. It considers particular properties of rod/beam equations for wave and structural modal representation. Specific boundary conditions introduce local singularities representing discontinuities and inversions. The process presented in the paper links this kind of original analysis with possible models of the physiological and pathological dynamic behavior of solid-fluid interaction in inner-ear elements such as the anterior and superior semicircular canals. Thus, these models propose a robust representation of these elements, offering observation/control perspectives for diagnostics and cure.
The Czech Parliamentary Radical Right and the West : Harnessing post-socialism to anti-liberalism
Authors: Beauduin Adrien
Published: August 2024

The present article explores the dynamics behind Czech radical-right leader Tomio Okamura and his Freedom and Direct Democracy (SPD) party’s frequent criticism of the West. It argues that their attacks on the West should be seen as not only a critique of liberal democracy but also a denunciation of the post-socialist socio-economic and political order in Central and Eastern Europe. The transition from socialism to liberal democracy in this region has closely tied the concept of liberal democracy to ‘the Western model’, turning discussions about the West into debates about the post-1989 transition. Using a qualitative analysis of social media communication and drawing on the insights of critical discourse analysis, the article shows how Okamura and his party use their denunciation of the West to fight against both the Western liberal democratic model and the Czech post-socialist regime. By doing so, they tap into postsocialist tropes and challenge the West–East hierarchy of knowledge. The Czech case sheds light on the regional specificity of radical right movements in Central and Eastern Europe and how their anti-Western, anti-liberal stance is influenced by issues related to the post-1989 transition.
Framing displaced persons : An analysis of Turkish media’s use of migration metaphors on Twitter
Authors: Bozdag Utku
Published: August 2024

In recent years, social media has been recognized as instrumental in shaping the discourse around displaced persons, particularly through the power of metaphorical framing. Given that online communication can lead to real-world consequences for individuals, X (formerly known as Twitter) now stands out as a crucial platform for discussing migration issues in Turkey. However, while Twitter holds significant sway over public discourse in Turkey, there remains a research gap concerning its role in migration-related metaphorical framing. This study, employing critical metaphor analysis (CMA), delves into the metaphorical representations associated with the terms göçmen (‘migrant’), sığınmacı (‘asylum-seeker’), and mülteci (‘refugee’) in the tweets of four major Turkish media outlets: Hürriyet, Haber Türk, Sözcü, and Cumhuriyet. The findings reveal a predominant negative framing of all three terms, with göçmen and sığınmacı often equated with crime and mülteci with objectification. Also, the political inclination of the media outlets played a role, with those aligned closer to the Turkish government showcasing fewer negative frames. In conclusion, the study highlights the profound impact of media’s metaphorical framing, revealing its capacity to color public perceptions about displaced populations, a phenomenon accentuated by the specific terms chosen and the media’s political leanings.
Bioluminescence Imaging v1
Authors: Unda Santiago , G. Kaplitt Michael
Published: August 2024

This protocol describes a bioluminescence stepwise imaging protocol in mice with AAV-luciferaseexpression in the vagal afferents using the Ivis Lumina series III imaging system.
Trans-Local Climate Politics in Ordinary Cities: From Local Agenda 21 to Transition Towns to Climate Emergency Declarations
Authors: Brokow-Loga Anton , Bertram Grischa Frederik
Published: August 2024

This article addresses the question of how ordinary cities, conceptualized here in a simplified way as peripheralized small and medium-sized cities, navigate (the complexities of) climate policy and planning. To do so, we elaborate on three temporal waves of trans-municipal environmental politics that have simultaneously shaped municipal climate politics in many places globally: (a) the Local Agenda 21, between 1992–2002; (b) the Transition Towns movement, between 2006 and 2015; and (c) recent climate emergency declarations, in place since 2016. Interestingly, the thousands of participating municipalities include not only the well-known frontrunners but also many small and medium-sized cities. Some have come into contact with climate and transformation issues for the first time, others have even been pioneers for much larger cities. However, the three waves also each have different characteristics in terms of underlying governance models, theory of change and scope of transition, role of planning and civil society, or output orientation. Through the combination of quantitative and qualitative methods, an overview of interlinkages between the three climate policy waves in German ordinary cities is compiled from publicly accessible databases. In addition, qualitative impressions allow for statements on the actors of this transformation processes, including municipal governments and councils, civil society organizations and social movements, various bridging agents, and trans-national municipal networks. This perspective on (referential and institutional) continuities is deepened in a case study on the medium-sized town of Marburg, Hesse. As participating cities in all three waves are predominantly located in the Global North, the article aims to also contribute to the application of the “ordinary city model” to regionally peripheralized cities in globally non-peripheral regions.
Urban Microclimate Impact on Vertical Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Panels
Authors: Spett Max , Lau Kevin , Rizzo Agatino
Published: August 2024

The ongoing climate crisis and turbulence on the world stage has highlighted the need for sustainability and resilience in the development and maintenance of urban areas regarding climate comfort and energy access. Local production of green energy increases both the sustainability and resilience of an area. Traditionally, photovoltaic (PV) panels are deployed wherever the amount of sunlight is highest but lowering costs for PV panels makes them cost-effective even in colder climates. Within the broader umbrella of positive energy districts, façade mounted building-integrated PV panels in urban areas additionally present unique opportunities and challenges, as factors such as wind, solar irradiance, or nearby obstructions can have either a positive or negative effect on the performance of the PV panels. In this article, we aimed to answer the question: What factors inform the optimization of vertical PV panels? To answer this, we developed a method for the optimization of placement of PV panels. By building upon readily available weather data, local panel conditions were examined, and field-driven aggregation algorithm used to guide panel placement. Performance of the resulting panel configurations were then compared to a baseline case. Results indicate that our developed method helped mitigate negative impacts of the aforementioned factors, and often improved performance over baseline.
Literatura LGBT em língua francesa no Brasil
Authors: Silva-Reis Dennys
Published: August 2024

Este artigo investiga alguns movimentos não lineares ou cronológicos das traduções literárias LGBTs do par linguístico francês-português no Brasil. Interessa-nos saber quais são as motivações para tais traduções e como ocorreu ou como ainda ocorre a circulação da literatura LGBT em língua francesa no Brasil. Nota-se que tais traduções têm sua origem por meio do infiltramento temático em traduções de clássicos literários franceses e também por meio da adaptação de textos literários para outras artes. Por conta de uma ascensão do mercado livreiro e do crescimento do público leitor LGBT, cada vez mais novas traduções queer surgem. Entretanto, para auxiliar que o número de traduções possa prosseguir, o ensino de literatura francófona queer é colocado como uma força motriz. Assim, este artigo faz um levantamento amplo das traduções literárias LGBTs em língua francesa quanto ao seu histórico e à sua existência no Brasil.
performance do corpus em tradução
Authors: Alves Jemima de Souza
Published: August 2024

Como um exercício do corpo-texto, o presente ensaio descreve parcialmente a performance do processo de tradução do romance iraquiano Wahdaha chajarat ar-ruman (2010) (‘Só, a romanzeira’), de Sinan Antoon, do árabe ao português brasileiro. Partindo do contexto de sua produção, que remonta à invasão militar estadunidense ao Iraque, no ano de 2003, a narrativa ecoa o terror que se instaura no país. Após tantos anos de aprisionamento e tortura, é-nos apresentado, na voz de um mghassiltchi – um lavador de corpos chiita –, um Iraque esfacelado por políticas belicosas e pelo colonialismo militar que o transforma num campo de morte. De modo que trabalho numa descrição que se desenvolve desde a experiência de leitora estrangeira, tradutora e acadêmica de uma literatura comumente tomada como um corpus de registro histórico, étnico, assim como antropológico, que tenta, em alguma medida, apresentá-lo como corpo artístico. E, como um corpo artístico formado por um artesão, demanda do tradutor a habilidade criadora para trazer ao mundo – e por que não parir – um corpo que se constitui como repetição diferente.
SAMOYAULT, Tiphaine. Traduction et violence. Paris: Seuil, 2020. (Fiction & Cie).
Authors: Cheng Gong Li
Published: August 2024

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Authors: Pirolli Rosalia Rita Evaldt , Costa Wellington Júnio
Published: August 2024

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MEFV Gene Mutations in Familial Mediterranean Fever Patients: Erzincan Experience
Authors: Demir Abdussamed Yasin , Admış Özlem
Published: August 2024

Ailesel Akdeniz Ateşi, MEFV geninde meydana gelen mutasyonların yol açtığı otozomal resesif geçişli otoinflumatuar multisistemik genetik bir hastalıktır. Ülkemizde sık görülen bir hastalık olmakla birlikte hastalığa sebep olan mutasyonların tipi ve sıklıkları bölgesel olarak farklılık göstermektedir. Bu çalışmada, ilimizde Ailesel Akdeniz Ateşi ön tanısı alan hastalarda MEFV gen mutasyonlarının tiplerinin ve sıklıklarının belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Ailesel Akdeniz Ateşi ön tanısı ile laboratuvarımıza yönlendirilen 303 hasta çalışmaya dahil edildi. Real-Time PCR yöntemi ile MEFV geninde sık görülen mutasyonlar açısından analiz edilen hastaların bulguları retrospektif olarak değerlendirildi. Çalışmaya dahil edilen hastaların %44.8’inde MEFV geninde mutasyon saptanırken %55.2’sinde ise araştırılan bölgelere ilişkin mutasyon saptanmadı. Mutasyon tespit edilen hastalarda en sık saptanan genotiplerin frekans yüzdeleri; M694V/- (%36.4), E148Q/- (%18.3), M694V/M694V (%7.3); alellerin frekans yüzdeleri ise M694V (%48.3), E148Q (%22.2), M680I (%10.8), V726A (%10.3) olarak tespit edildi. Çalışmanın sonuçları Ailesel Akdeniz Ateşi hastalarında görülen MEFV gen mutasyonlarındaki heterojeniteyi desteklemektedir. MEFV geninde saptanan mutasyon tipleri ve sıklıkları bakımından minör farklılıklar gözlense de elde edilen bulgular Türk popülasyonunda gerçekleştirilen diğer çalışmaların sonuçları ile uyumludur. İlimizdeki Ailesel Akdeniz Ateşi hastalarının genotip dağılımlarının güncel verileri literatüre katkı sağlayacaktır.
All-Solid-State PVC-Membrane Cu(II)-Selective Potentiometric Microsensor Based on a Novel Calix[4]arene Derivative
Authors: Çay Çiğdem , Yolcu Murat , Sayın Serkan
Published: August 2024

In this study, 25,27-dihydroxy-26,28-bis(ethoxycarbonylbutyoxy)-5,11,17,23-p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene was used as an ionophore for the preparation of a novel all-solid-state type microsensor to make a selective potentiometric response towards Cu(II) ions. The optimum membrane composition of the microsensor was determined as 2% (w/w) ionophore, 67% (w/w) bis (2-ethylhexyl) sebacate (DOS), 30% (w/w) polyvinylchloride (PVC), and 1%(w/w) potassium tetrakis 4-chlorophenyl borate (KTpClPB). The Cu(II)-selective microsensor exhibited a highly selective Nernstian response of 31.3±2.1 mV slope (R2: 0.997) with a short response time (15 s) over the concentration range of 10−5 to 10−1 mol L−1 of Cu(II) ions for 8 weeks with no significant difference in potentials. The microsensor was effectively performed in the pH range of 5.0–8.0, with low detection limit as 7.63×10−7 mol L−1, and a temperature range of 15−40 °C. The prepared microsensor was successfully used both as an indicator electrode in the potentiometric titration of Cu(II) ions with EDTA and also in the determination of the Cu(II) content of environmental water samples. When the potentiometric results were compared with ICP-OES, they were found to be in good agreement with ICP-OES results at a 95% confidence level.
Synthesis and antitubercular activities of acetamide-substituted benzazole derivatives
Authors: Gürsoy Şule , Öztürk Elif Şevval , Zoatier Bayan , Ülger Mahmut , Algül Öztekin
Published: August 2024

Multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains' increasing emergence and rapid spread necessitate the urgent development of innovative antimycobacterial agents. In pursuit of novel agents, a series of N-(benzazole-2-ylmethyl)-2-substituted phenylacetamide or N-(benzazole-2-ylmethyl)-2-(thiophen-2-yl)acetamide compounds (6-11) were synthesized. Their efficacy against multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis was assessed. Compounds exhibited potent antimycobacterial activity with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) ranging from 1.05 to 4.10 µM and demonstrated low cytotoxicity towards fibroblast cell line (L929). ADMET predictions suggested that these synthesized compounds possess drug-like properties. Our findings offer a promising starting point for designing more selective and potent antimycobacterial agents.
Comparison of the Performance of Type-1 and Interval Type-2 Fuzzy PI Controllers for Liquid Level Control in a Coupled Tank System
Authors: Nursoy Hatice , Başçi Abdullah
Published: August 2024

In this study, liquid level control in a coupled tank system is realized with PI controllers whose parameters are adapted using fuzzy logic approximation methods. Type-1 fuzzy PI control, interval type-2 fuzzy PI control and classical PI+Feedforward control methods are applied to the tank system in real time for different reference liquid levels. The performances of the controllers are compared in terms of system response parameters such as rise time, settling time and overshoot percentage. In addition, the performance evaluation of the controllers over a certain period of time is also compared by calculating integral-based concepts that express error performance metrics such as integral square error (ISE), integral time square error (ITSE), integral absolute error (IAE) and integral time absolute error (ITAE). The obtained results show that the type-2 fuzzy PI controller shows the best performance, followed by type-1 fuzzy PI control and classical PI+FF controller, respectively.
Serum calcium and glucose level in asphyxiated neonates: a prospective study
Authors: Lahari Darla Sri Sai , Jeergal Nazeer Ahmad , Thobbi A. N.
Published: August 2024

Background: Birth asphyxia is the primary cause of both mortality and death in newborns. Neonates that experience birth asphyxia are more likely to develop hypocalcemia and hypoglycemia. The primary objective of this study was to assess the calcium and glucose in newborns who had asphyxia and compare with the hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) severity.
Methods: This prospective observational study conducted on 75 asphyxiated neonates admitted to NICU. The serum calcium, ionized calcium and glucose level were measured using standard biochemical methods. The severity of HIE was assessed using the Sarnat and Sarnat staging system. The calcium and glucose level were compared across different stages of HIE using one-way ANOVA.
Results: The mean total calcium level was 7.87±1.87 mg/dl, mean ionized calcium level was 3.27±0.76 mg/dl and mean serum glucose level was 44.43±6.5 mg/dl respectively. Out of 75 neonates, majority 32 (42.7%) were in were in HIE stage II moderate risk. There was a significant decline in calcium level among the neonate in HIE stage III severe risk when compared to HIE stage II (3.65±0.97 vs 4.05±1.06) and HIE stage I (3.65±0.97 vs 5.76±1.32). The mean serum glucose level was significantly (p=0.001) lower in HIE stage III severe risk when compared to HIE stage II (38.12±4.65 vs 44.76±5.45) and HIE stage I (38.12±4.65 vs 50.43±6.28).
Conclusions: The ionic calcium and glucose levels were decreased in asphyxiated neonates and early intervention is required to reduce the neonatal mortality.