bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Health and Social Service Needs of People who Inject Drugs Living in Rural Settings in the United States: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Bull William , Kaya Cahit , Akhtar Wajiha , Wilke Joshua , Krechel Sarah , Brown Randall , Westergaard Ryan , Seal David
Published: March 2024

Objective: Rural communities continue to be among the most severely affected by the opioid epidemic, showing some of the highest rates of overdose deaths and increasing rates of injection drug use. Lack of resources among other barriers contribute to the needs of this population going unmet. We assessed service needs among people who inject drugs (PWID) in rural regions, barriers to the implementation of these services, and optimal strategies to intervene with people who inject drugs, as well as to better link them to needed programs and services. Methods: We carried out thematic content analysis of 46 in-depth interviews with key respondents who worked with or had knowledge of the needs of PWID. Results: Respondents saw a need for increased access to services (eg, healthcare, harm reduction, addiction treatment), different treatment options, and education related to substance use as the most needed services among this population. Conclusions: Opioid use disorder interventions and initiatives must address these core service and education needs to best serve PWID. Increasing access to services in rural communities must be a priority for policymakers, local respondents, and healthcare providers.
Social Connections as a Catalyst for Improved Mental Health and Health Behavior among Long-term Survivors of HIV
Authors: Yoo-Jeong Moka , Ruiz Erik , Galea Jerome , Polonijo Andrea , Lopez Jasmine , Greene Karah , Christensen Christopher , Taylor Jeff , Brown Brandon , Nguyen Annie
Published: March 2024

Objective: In this commentary, we present our views on the importance of catalyzing social connections for mental well-being and effective health behavior, collectively, with special emphasis on long-term survivors of HIV. Methods: We examine select literature pertinent to mental health and HIV survivorship, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: Long-term HIV survivors face a substantial burden of health disparities and intersecting risk factors for comorbid health conditions Conclusions: An ongoing commitment to social support interventions is imperative to structure an environment where people can connect and thrive.
Sebaran Suhu Permukaan Laut dan Klorofil-A Kaitannya dengan Musim Ikan Kembung (Rastrelliger faughni) di Perairan Kabupaten Kendal, Jawa Tengah
Authors: Setyaningrum Happy Ayu , Kunarso Kunarso , Yusuf Muh
Published: March 2024

Ikan kembung (Rastrelliger faughni) dapat ditemukan di Indonesia, diminati masyarakat dan dominan di perairan Utara Jawa. Mayoritas masyarakat pesisir Kabupaten Kendal memiliki mata pencaharian sebagai nelayan. Parameter oseanografi seperti suhu permukaan laut (SPL) dan klorofil-a mempengaruhi variabilitas hasil tangkapan. Kondisi angin akan mempengaruhi proses mixing diperairan yang selanjutnya berpengaruh terhadap variasi nilai SPL dan suplai nutrien. Adanya kegiatan di darat dan di lingkungan pesisir itu sendiri akan mempengaruhi kesuburan perairan dan musim ikan. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis hubungan perubahan SPL dan klorofil-a terhadap catch per unit of effort (CPUE) serta penentuan musim ikan kembung di perairan Kabupaten Kendal. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan pendekatan penginderaan jauh untuk mengolah data SPL, klorofil-a dan angin, penentuan musim ikan dianalisis dengan indeks musim penangkapan (IMP) menggunakan metode persentase rata-rata berdasar analisis runtun waktu selama 5 tahun (2016-2020). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pengaruh variabilitas SPL dan klorofil-a dengan CPUE pada periode musim peralihan I dan musim timur serta musim peralihan II dan musim barat menunjukkan pengaruh R² yang besar yaitu 0,699 dan 0,704, dengan penambahan variabel angin diperoleh nilai R² yang lebih tinggi yaitu 0,789 dan 0,975. Musim penangkapan ikan kembung di Kabupaten Kendal optimal pada bulan Juni, Juli, Oktober dan November, puncak musim penangkapan terjadi pada bulan Juli dengan IMP sebesar 179%, musim paceklik tidak jelas sepanjang tahunnya.
Sebaran Fosfat terhadap Konsentrasi Klorofil-a di Perairan Kota Pekalongan
Authors: Pradiva Zahra Aninda , Zainuri Muhammad , Rochaddi Baskoro
Published: March 2024

Muara Kali Banger, Kota Pekalongan merupakan salah satu daerah yang menerima masukan limbah dari aktivitas manusia di kota, salah satunya limbah rumah tangga. Limbah organik hasil aktivitas manusia yang masuk ke perairan akan mengalami degradasi menjadi senyawa anorganik berupa nutrien yang akhirnya perairan menjadi subur. Salah satu hasil degradasi bahan organik adalah nutrien P (ion phosphat). Kadar fosfat di perairan dapat menjadi salah satu faktor yang mempengaruhi tingkat produktivitas. Produktivitas primer perairan dapat ditentukan berdasarkan konsentrasi klorofil-a, yang merupakan pigment utama fitoplankton. Penelitian dilakukan pada bulan Juni 2022 terhadap 11 titik. Variabel penelitian yang diukur meliputi fosfat, klorofil-a, dan kualitas perairan (suhu, salinitas, pH, dan DO). Hasil analisis menunjukkan kisaran konsentrasi fosfat dan klorofil-a secara berturut-turut, yaitu 1,054 sampai 1,130 µg/l dan 1,49 sampai 3,79 µg/l. Persebaran fosfat dan klorofil-a dari konsentrasi rendah ke tinggi cenderung dari arah timur ke barat dan barat daya mengikuti pola arus. Untuk respon klorofil-a terhadap konsentrasi fosfat di perairan, didapatkan koefisien determinasi (R2) sebesar 0,24. Hal ini menunjukkan pengaruh fosfat terhadap konsentrasi klorofil-a sebesar 24%.
Determination of Flow Discharge Based on GPM Satellite Data in the Water Catchment Area (Case Study: Sepaku Semoi Reservoir)
Authors: Maknun Dillon Asmara , Suripin Suripin
Published: March 2024

Sepaku Semoi Reservoir is located in Tengin Baru Village, Sepaku District, North Penajam Paser Regency, East Kalimantan Province, and has a water catchment area of 70.19 km2. This research aims to determine the amount of flow discharge entering the Sepaku Semoi Reservoir Catchment Area using the Mock Method. The rain data used is GPM satellite data as an alternative to the unavailability of rain recording posts in the Sepaku Semoi Reservoir Water Catchment Area. GPM satellite data needs to be calibrated and validated against rain recording posts in the field to determine the accuracy of the data. The highest GPM satellite data calibration is the Intercept linear regression equation with a value of R2 = 0.852. The best validation of GPM satellite data was shown in the 2004 period with a value of RMSE=65.04; KR=13%; R=0.91. The annual average maximum discharge is 6.26 m3/sec and the minimum is 3.17 m3/sec. Validation of the Mock Method flow rate is shown with a value of NSE=0.78; R=0.79. Based on the results of the analysis that has been carried out, concluded that an alternative in predicting observed discharge data in the field can be done using the Mock Method based on GPM satellite data.
Anatomie české islamofobie v éře migrační krize
Authors: Černý Karel
Published: March 2024

This review article focuses on the phenomena of Islamophobia and its research in the Czech Republic with a particular emphasis on the era of the so-called migration crisis (2014–2016). It is mainly based on the findings of four ground-breaking team research projects published in several milestone collective monographs in the research field: the primarily sociological and anthropological empirical research done by Daniel Topinka and his extensive team around Palacky University in Olomouc, the primarily political science research done by Přemysl Rosůlek and his collaborators from Western Bohemian University in Pilsen, the primarily political science research done by Miroslav Mareš and his team around Masaryk University in Brno, and the interdisciplinary, both empirical and theoretical, however loosely connected, research project organized by Bronislav Ostřanský and Ondřej Beránek, with their backgrounds in Middle Eastern studies. The article tries to put the main findings of the four as yet isolated research projects together, to make them communicate with each other, to show both the convergence as well as divergence in their analyses, and, where possible, offer the author’s own alternative interpretations. The aim of this enterprise is to offer readers a meaningful narrative of the evolution of contemporary Czech Islamophobia, its character, dynamics, and the possible factors that shape it. Great emphasis is put on identifying the main weaknesses of research done to date, which rather researches Islamophobic texts than its people, rather focuses more on the social than on institutionalized (state) Islamophobia, and ignores the complex mutual relations in the triangle consisting of state, society, and (Czech) Muslims.
Časopis Lidé města
Authors: Moravcová Mirjam
Published: March 2024

Časopis Lidé města, revue pro etnologii, antropologii a etologii komunikace vstupuje v život na samém konci druhého tisíciletí. Zahajuje svou práci v době, kdy evropský kontinent prochází zásadními společenskými změnami, kdy političtí představitelé jednotlivých států zvažují novou koncepci soužití suverénních státních útvarů v Evropě a kdy také politické elity České republiky jsou spjaty s tímto procesem. Uznávanou politickou a etickou normou dneška se stala zásada svrchovanosti, rovnoprávnosti a rovnocennosti světových - tedy evropských i mimoevropských - národů, národností, etnických skupin a občanských společností. Na těchto názorových východiscích buduje redakce myšlenkový kontext časopisu. Ke své práci přistupuje tedy z pozice neodlučitelnosti a trojjedinosti faktu rovnocennosti, rovnoprávnosti a svrchovanosti lidských kultur a lidských společností.
Rakousko-Uhersko, Rakousko, Němci a Německo v Peroutkově Přítomnosti I. (do příchodu nacistů k moci v Německu roku 1933)
Authors: Soukupová Blanka
Published: March 2024

Editor-in-chief Ferdinand Peroutka´s independent weekly Přítomnost is rightly considered at present on of the signs of Czechoslovak inter-war democracy. This article analyses Přítomnost from the viewpoint of the relation of this democracy to the old and new Austria, Czech Germans, relation to the crucial neighbouring state - Germany - and "Reichsdeutsche" (Germans from Germany) at the time of consolidation of political and economic situation (1924-1929) and after the first repercussions of global economic recession on domestic situation (after 1929). The text stresses Peroutka's functional cultivation of contemporary national and civic principles, the contemporary social discussion as the substance of democracy in Masaryk's spirlt as well as European horizons of Peroutka's thought which made it possible for hlm to understand historical continuity of the old continent. Peroutka's weekly developed lhe journalistic profession of mediating information. It created condltlons for self-examination of the Czech nation which assumed responsibility for the new stale, Czechoslovakia. Peroutka was critical of the young country as critical approach is always a sign of natural existence oť object of one's interest. According to Peroutka, real being implied respect for others' views, to open oneself deliberately to inter-ethnic dialogue, to try to draw lessons from shortcomings and losses, but also from the achievements of others. Peroutka's Přítomnost was certainly nationalist. Peroutka, who was thinking realistically, refused to deny national principle at the time when conflicting interests, arising from national ground, really existed. Peroutka's Přítomnost and its ethnic-images reflected calm maturity of the inter-war national elite or maturity based on nationally-motivated effort to discuss with others and at the same time critically re-examine oneself. The article does not criticise Peroutka for his national determination as it is based on the principle that every democracy is born in the time which determines it. Understandably, this, as Peroutka said, faithfulness to the time extended into his ideas about Austria-Hungarian Empire, Austria, Germany, Czech Germans and those living in Germany. As a rule, it was not at the detriment of a sharp examination, often corresponding with findings of present-day historiography.
Podíl odpovědnosti generace
Authors: Pinc Zdeněk
Published: March 2024

Po příjezdu do amerického exilu na přelomu třicátých a čtyřicátých let zjistili Voskovec a Werich, že jejich plány na život v Americe nejsou bez komplikací. Chtěli se pro začátek živit vystupováním v krajanských sdruženích a to se neobešlo bez trapných nedorozumění. Krajané byli pohoršeni „amerikánskými písničkami" avantgardně orientovaných pražských intelektuálů a klaunové z Osvobozeného divadla s údivem sledovali, že přišli hledat pomoc do malého českého světa konzervovaných ideálů měšťáckého folklóru šmrncnutého vlastenčením konce minulého století, tedy do prostředí, jehož karikaturou začala jejich pražská divadelnická kariéra. Platí patrně obecně, že emigranti určité generace, pokud neasimilují s novým prostředím, přežívají kulturně právě upnutím se k ideálům, dobovému koloritu a jazyku oné fáze vývoje národního společenství, ve které starou vlast opouštějí.
Umělci proti Eiffelově věži
Authors: Kraus Jiří
Published: March 2024

My, rozhořčení spisovatelé, sochaři, architekti, vášniví milovníci dosud nedotčené krásy Paříže, protestujeme ze všech sil ve jménu ohroženého francouzského vkusu i ve jménu francouzského umění a dějin proti vybudování zbytečné a obludné Eiffelovy věže v samém středu našeho města. Naše veřejnost, ve své většině poznamenána zdravým úsudkem a smyslem pro spravedlnost, ji už stačila škodolibě překřtít na věž babylonskou.
Ivan Gabal a kolektiv: Etnické menšiny ve střední Evropě. Konflikt nebo integrace.
Authors: Moravcová Mirjam
Published: March 2024

A review of the book by Ivan Gabal.
Pavel Kosatík: Bankéř první republiky, Život dr. Jaroslava Preisse.
Authors: Soukupová Blanka
Published: March 2024

A review of the book by Pavel Kosatík.
Mezinárodní konference Mosty k zítřku
Authors: Henčlová Magdalena
Published: March 2024

Mezinárodní konference Mosty k zítřku se konala ve dnech 2. - 5. září 1999 v Národním domě na Vinohradech. Část zasedání proběhla na Židovské radnici a ve vzdělávacím centru v Maislově ulici. Setkání, na něž se sjelo na šest set lidí z celého světa, pořádala nezisková nevládní organizace Hidden Child, která je základnou evropských sesterských organizací a dalších skupin Židů, kteří přežili holocaust. Kromě toho vydává informační materiály pro školy, sponzoruje přednášející na celém světě, pomáhá organizovat lidi s podobným válečným osudem, pořádá takovéto mezinárodní sjezdy apod.
Etnomuzikologický seminář
Authors: Thořová Věra
Published: March 2024

Ve dnech 10.-11. listopadu 1999 uspořádal Etnologický ústav Akademie věd české republiky v budově předsednictva AV ČR na Národní třídě etnomuzikologický seminář na téma Prameny lidových písní, hudby a tanců ve světle novodobých možností archivace, dokumentace a prezentace.
Hrdličkovo muzeum člověka UK - historie a současnost
Authors: Škvařilová Božena , Bezděková Vilma
Published: March 2024

Hrdličkovo muzeum člověka UK nese jméno po svém zakladateli, Dr. Aleši Hrdličkovi (1869-1943), významném americkém antropologovi českého původu.
Výstava „Zpět do Evropy" v Národním muzeu v Praze
Authors: Chmelová Martina
Published: March 2024

Národní muzeum v Praze uspořádalo fotografickou výstavu Haymo Richtera na téma: ,,Zpět do Evropy - když se zhroutila železná opona". Prezentovala snímky od konce roku 1989 do 1991.
Město versus pospolitost?
Authors: Pinc Zdeněk
Published: March 2024

The explanation of the notions 'Gemeinschafť (community) and 'Gesellschafť  (society) from Tönnies's positions. The writer's idea is based on the assumption that human behavior has since the most ancient times a talent for both of these links. The link of the type 'Gemeinschafť appears inside intimate communities of the kinship character, while the link of the type 'Gesellschafť appears in the inter-group non-intimate contact at the level of ceremonial assemblies of tribes as well as random contacts with foreigners. With this background the writer follows the concept of "enemy," aggressiveness and distinction into "them" and "us," the role of rituals, myths and cultural patterns in self-identification and group distinction. Attention is paid to both types of links in town, in the cross-section from the ancient era to the present time. He highlights three strategies of the building of relationships in urban society: separation and mask of indifference as a self-defense against a pressume by a mass of people among whom the urban resident lives, a strict distinction of the zone of intimacy and public zones as well as the need to be easily and rapidly oriented who of many people enjoys authority in this or that situation. Industrial revolution which triggered a social experiment which on the one hand liquidated the social basis of the community of the type 'Gemeinschafť, namely a several-generation family, and put forward a Utopian project of the welfare state ready to take care of every man on the other. Nowadays few things have remained from the ideological arsenal of these experiments. The distinction between 'Gemeinschafť and 'Gesellschafť has vanished in the global village. In the mass society a caricature of democracy combines with the defense of the values of traditional community, mainly represented by mafia. In the course of a number of previous clecades inter-generational solidarity has been virtually liquidated in the major part of the world. The post-industrial era has seen an end of the myth of originality as a sense of human life. In the past two centuries, which means exactly since the era of Napoleon wars, diverse types of projects trying with maximum energy to create a "new man" have been invented and, unfortunately, with an equal energy materialized . This has been the homo economicus, the communist, the man of a special type, the blonde beast, the child of love and flowers, the last generation, or permanently sustainable ecoactivist, to name but a few. However, all of this has been survived by the conformist, the "old man." Despite constant defeats he has come through history and now he is doing extremely well, actually much better than ever before.
Vybrané aspekty veřejné sociologie
Authors: Gramskopf Rostislav
Published: March 2024

This article explores the concept of public sociology, its origins, theoretical foundations, and its intersections with Czech social thought. The suppression of sociology as a whole during the communist regime is discussed as a backdrop to the emergence of public sociology. The foundational definition of public sociology by Michael Burawoy is introduced, along with his key work „For Public Sociology“ (Burawoy 2005a), which sparked discussions and established a prominent direction in sociological thinking. Burawoy‘s division of sociological labour and his eleven theses are highlighted, focusing on the first three theses. The development and reception of public sociology are discussed, including its expansion into fields like ethnography, international relations, and philosophy. The significance of comparing public sociology in different national contexts is noted. Various figures of Czech social thought, including Rádl, Mertl, and Fajfr but also F. Peroutka, are presented as potential contributors to public sociology. The tension between traditional and organic public sociology, as well as its connections to political and philosophical ideas, are analyzed. The relevance of public sociology in bridging the gap between academia and society is underlined. The interplay between professionalism, neutrality, and engagement in sociological work is examined, reflecting Burawoy‘s arguments. Overall, the article provides insights into the theoretical underpinnings of public sociology, its historical context, and its potential contributions to contemporary sociological discourse.
Z odkazu Ludmily Jiřincové národnímu muzeu
Authors: Novotná Hedvika
Published: March 2024

Křehké, něžné, tesklivé, malebné... Těmito a mnoha podobnými přívlastky lze označit díla Ludmily Jiřincové, jedné z našich nejznámnějších ilustrátorek, malířek a grafiček. Stejnými přívlastky by bylo možné označit i výstavu, kterou v Lobkovickém paláci v letních měsících loňského roku uspořádala Knihovna Národního muzea. Šlo o značnou část sbírky, kterou Ludmila Jiřincová odkázala Národnímu muzeu krátce před svou smrtí v lednu roku 1994. Odkaz zahrnuje celé zařízení ateliéru Ludmily Jiřincové, soukromou knihovnu s více než 1300 tisky, kolekci obrazů, grafik, umělecké sbírky a další předměty.
"Podoby svatých na keramice" Výstava ze sbírek Vlastivědného muzea v Olomouci
Authors: Hošková Miroslava
Published: March 2024

Na výstavě, kterou připravili pracovníci Vlastivědného muzea v Olomouci ze sbírkových předmětů národopisného fondu tohoto muzea, bylo prezentováno celkem 130 kusů keramiky se zobrazením svatých. Vystavena byla široká škála artefaktů užitého umění, artefaktů využívaných v kostelech i v domácnostech, a to z časového období od poloviny 18. do poloviny 20. století. Prezentovány byly např. kropenky, sošky, džbánky, závěsné plakety a další. Většina vystavených předmětů pocházela z dílen výškovských džbánkařů. Pozornost však poutaly i výrobky z olomouckých i šternberských džbánkařských dílen.
Access and Participation: The use of Technologies as tools for Inclusion by Spanish University Lecturers
Authors: Sanchez Diaz Maria de las Nieves , Morgado Beatriz , Seale Jane
Published: March 2024

Spanish face-to-face universities experience constant challenges that threaten the inclusion of students with disabilities. Adopting inclusive pedagogies can support universities to develop a more inclusive approach. This paper explores the extent to which the use of technology influences the inclusive pedagogies of Spanish university lecturers. In particular, we focus on how lecturers use technologies to promote student participation and accessibility in Spanish institution. A qualitative methodology involving semi-structured in-depth interviews with 42 Spanish face-to-face universities experience constant challenges that threaten the inclusion of students with disabilities. Adopting inclusive pedagogies can support universities to develop a more inclusive approach. This paper explores the extent to which the use of technology influences the inclusive pedagogies of Spanish university lecturers. In particular, we focus on how lecturers use technologies to promote student participation and accessibility in Spanish institution. A qualitative methodology involving semi-structured in-depth interviews with 42 Spanish university lecturers regarding their inclusive practices and use of technology was employed. The results contribute four fundamental findings: (a) Lecturers who practise inclusive pedagogy can be differentiated as proactive or reactive; (b) University lecturers place greater emphasis on the use of technology as a promoter of accessibility rather than as a tool to promote participation; (c) There is a disconnect between knowledge of universal design for learning and the use of the technologies; and (d) The full transformative potential of technologies to facilitate the inclusion of learners with disabilities is not being harnessed. All these results allow us to highlight some key points about the use of technological tools in the application of inclusive pedagogy in university classrooms.
Implications for practice or policy:          • Spanish face-to-face universities still need to harness the full transformative potential of technologies to facilitate student inclusion.          • There is a need for more professional development programmes within higher education institutions that focus on the potential of technologies to promote inclusion.          • Universities have an important role to play in promoting the use of technological tools to ensure accessibility and participation of all students, especially students with disabilities.
The existence and multiplicity of L
2-normalized solutions to nonlinear Schrödinger equations with variable coefficients
Authors: Ikoma Norihisa , Yamanobe Mizuki
Published: March 2024

The existence of L
2–normalized solutions is studied for the equation

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Here m > 0 and f(x, s) are given, f(x, s) has the L
2-subcritical growth and (μ, u) ∈ R × H
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2 constraint: mountain pass and symmetric mountain pass approaches,” Adv. Nonlinear Stud., vol. 19, no. 2, pp. 263–290, 2019) and find critical points of the Lagrangian function. To obtain critical points of the Lagrangian function, we use the Palais–Smale–Cerami condition instead of Condition (PSP) in Hirata and Tanaka (“Nonlinear scalar field equations with L
2 constraint: mountain pass and symmetric mountain pass approaches,” Adv. Nonlinear Stud., vol. 19, no. 2, pp. 263–290, 2019). We also prove the multiplicity result under the radial symmetry.
Developing ANFIS-FMEA model for assessment and prioritization of potential trouble factors in Iraqi building projects
Authors: Mahdi Alaa Mohsin , Erzaij Kadhim Raheim
Published: March 2024

The “Failure Mode and Effects Analysis” (FMEA) is a widely recognized and practical method in reliability engineering. Its primary objective is to investigate, identify, and prioritize potential failure modes in a given system, design, operation, or service. However, it possesses several limitations. The present research employs a novel hybrid assessment model that combines the conventional FMEA with the “Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System” (ANFIS) technique and “Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process” (FAHP) method. The aim is to overcome the limitations of conventional FMEA and establish a system-based decision model that can serve as an efficient tool for evaluating and ranking potential trouble factors in construction projects, identifying suitable responses promptly and assisting the project management team in recovering troubled projects. The model proposed utilized the amalgamated impact (I
T) of cost and time, both of which are gauged via fuzzy AHP, alongside the Probability of Occurrence (P) and the degree of detection and control for potential trouble factors (DCD), as the basis for decision-making criteria, This (decision) is achieved by computing a trouble priority number. The hybrid approach was utilized to assess trouble factors in troubled construction projects. The findings demonstrate that the FMEA-ANFIS-FAHP model can provide a better assessment of trouble factors in construction projects experiencing difficulties. The hybrid model is a viable alternative to the conventional FMEA approach, as it mitigates various limitations and weaknesses inherent in the latter. Additionally, the hybrid model circumvents the need for many experts and expedites the assessment process.
Evaluation of mechanically stabilized earth retaining walls for different soil–structure interaction methods: A review
Authors: Falah Mayadah W. , Muteb Haitham Hassan
Published: March 2024

The method for soil preservation has been completely revolutionized thanks to internally reinforced walls. Although such walls have gained significant awareness in many parts of the globe, this construction technique has only been extensively utilized lately. The primary reason may be that the costs associated with constructing such walls are likely higher than those associated with constructing conventional externally reinforced walls. The construction methods involved may be excessively time demanding. The term “mechanically stabilized Earth systems” refers to an internally stabilized fill structure that is made up of an unreinforced concrete levelling pad, precast concrete face panel units and coping units, selected granular backfill (reinforced backfill), a subsurface drainage system, and reinforcing elements (high-strength, metallic, or polymeric inclusions) to create a reinforced soil mass which is utilized to stabilize the backfill. The purpose of this article is to provide a historical overview of the mechanically stabilized Earth retaining walls by focusing on the necessary aspects required for their design, as well as to discuss how the change of the characteristics of the soil influences lateral displacements and stress responses that occur under various ground movements. The results of this study lead to the conclusion that the dynamic behaviour of the cantilever wall is very sensitive to the frequency characteristics of the seismic record and the interaction between the soil and the structure.
Combined system of additive functional equations in Banach algebras
Authors: Donganont Siriluk , Park Choonkil
Published: March 2024

In this study, we solve the system of additive functional equations:

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Between life course regimes and biographical orientations: labour market trajectories of refugee mothers in Germany from a gendered perspective
Authors: Menke Katrin
Published: March 2024

After arrival, refugees face the challenge of reordering their biographies in new social contexts that are framed by certain life course policies, institutionalised bureaucratic processes and norms. How do processes of adherence to and adaptation of familiar routines and orientations take shape among refugee women with care responsibilities in Germany? Following on from existing literature on life course, refugee and biographical research, this article enriches current research by adding a gender-sensitive analysis of the labour market trajectories of refugee mothers in Germany. Based on biographically oriented interviews with 22 women with children who fled to Germany from predominantly Arab countries between 2015 and 2020, two findings are presented and discussed: a) different phases of arrival framed by different life course policies and norms unfold in various bureaucratic settings, and b) three different labour market orientations and strategies depending on the women’s biographical orientations, their renegotiation in unfamiliar environments and the life stage the women currently find themselves in. The results provide new insights into the biographical trajectories of refugee women’s labour market participation and challenge a predominantly static view of this group as homogeneous in terms of qualifications, care responsibilities and employment aspirations.
Changes in coagulogram parameters and acid-base composition of blood in pregnant women with moderate and severe preeclampsia
Authors: Khvorostukhina Natalia F. , Chupakhin Ruslan V. , Trushina Oksana V. , Odnokozova Oksana S. , Kolesnikova Ekaterina A.
Published: March 2024

Objective: to conduct a comparative analysis of coagulogram and acid-base composition of blood in pregnant women with moderate and severe preeclampsia (PE) and to assess the impact of the detected disorders on pregnancy outcomes. Material and methods. Group 1 consisted of patients with moderate PE (n=33), group 2 — with severe PE (n=34), and group 3 —women with physiological gestation (n=39). Parameters of coagulogram, acid-base composition of capillary blood of pregnant women (pH, pC02, p02, HC03-act) were determined on the RAPIDLAB 1265 device. Results. An increase in the level of fibrinogen was revealed in group 1 — by 9.9% relative to the indicator of group 3 (p=0.10), in group 2 — by 28.2% (p=0.002) against the background of a shortening of the APTT, respectively by 6.8% (p=0.003) and 9.9% (p<0.001) and a decrease in the number of platelets — by 11.9% (p=0.03) and 27.3% (p<0.001). Changes in the acid-base composition of capillary blood in PE were established: a decrease in HC03-act and p02 with an increase in pC02, which reflect the tendency to develop metabolic acidosis and respiratory alkalosis, more pronounced in group 2. Conclusions. PE is associated with disorders of blood coagulation potential and changes in blood gas composition, more pronounced in severe PE, which contributes to an increase in the frequency of premature birth (with moderate PE — up to 75.8%, severe — up to 100%) and cesarean section (respectively, by 7.7 and 18 times). The measurement of pC02 and p02 levels should be classified as informative and promising tests in terms of differential diagnosis of the severity of PE.
Changes of the morpho-functional parameters of the retina of patients after surgical treatment of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment complicated by macular hole in the early postoperative period
Authors: Fayzrakhmanov Rinat R. , Vaganova Elena E. , Sekhina Olga L. , Klev Valeria S. , Larina Evgenia A. , Dubinina Snezhana A.
Published: March 2024

Objective: to realize the effectiveness of surgical treatment of patients with retinal detachment and macular hole PVR C, depending on the method of closing the macular hole. Material and methods. The data of 20 patients (20 eyes) with a diagnosis of retinal detachment with macular hole PVR С were studied. Patients of the 1st group (10 patients, 10 eyes) underwent surgical treatment with closure of the macular hole with an inverted flap of the inner limiting membrane. Patients of the 2nd group (10 patients, 10 eyes) did not undergo closure of the macular hole during the first stage of surgical treatment. Results. In the 1st group, it was possible to achieve closure of the macular hole in 80% of cases. In the 2nd group, a day after the operation, there was a significant decrease in the diameter to 263±46 urn. When re-examined a month later, in 80% of cases, the macular hole was closed. When studying the results of micro-perimetry one day after the operation, positive dynamics was noted. While after a month of observation, the indicators of patients in the second group were significantly higher. Conclusion. The method of surgical treatment of retinal detachment with macular hole showed greater efficiency in refusing to perform membranopiling; in patients of this group, higher functional results were achieved. During the observation period, cases of a decrease in the diameter of an intact macular hole and its complete closure under the action of silicone tamponade were recorded. If necessary, membrane peeling can be delayed during a second silicone oil removal operation.
8-year-old child's Nevus sebaceous of Jadassohn (clinical case)
Authors: Sormolotova Irina N. , Rashevskaya Tatyana A. , Rybak Irina P. , Belousova Ekaterina I.
Published: March 2024

Nevus sebaceous of Jadassohn is a rare congenital malformation of the adnexal structures of the skin. The prevalence of this pathology is 0.3% of the total number of formations on the skin of newborns and young children. Using a clinical case as an example, the clinical picture, diagnostic criteria and modern approaches to the treatment of sebaceous nevus are considered.
Changes in the amino acid pool of cerebral hemispheres in rats with total cerebral ischemia
Authors: Bon Elizaveta I. , Maksimovich Natalia Y. , Smirnov Vitaly Yu. , Doroshenko Evgeniy M. , Razvodovsky Yuri E. , Moroz Ekaterina V. , Vishnevskaya Elizaveta I. , Kokhan Nikita V.
Published: March 2024

Objective: assessment of changes in the pool of amino acids (AA) in rats with total cerebral ischemia (TCI). Material and Methods. Experiments were performed on 16 male outbred white rats weighing 260±20 g. TCI was modeled by decapitation of animals. Brain tissue was sampled 1 hour after decapitation. Results. In the parietal lobe (PL) and hippocampus (HC) of TCI group animals 1 hour after their decapitation, we detected an increase in the content of tyrosine (by 43%, p=0.044, and 40%, p=0.044, respectively) and tryptophan (by 24%, p=0.036, and 23%, p=0.046, respectively). Similar trend was observed for methionine that increased by 32% in PL(p=0.046) and by 27% in HC (p=0.046). Analogous increase in the content of L-arginine was noted in PL and HC (by 20%, p=0.037, and 33%, p=0.037, correspondingly). Isoleucine content increased by 12% in PL (p=0.054), while valine content decreased by 15% in HC (p=0.053). The ratio of the combined total content of branched-chain amino acids (BCAA)to the combined content of aromatic AA in TCI significantly declined from 1.4 to 1.0 in PL (p=0.053) and from 1.6 to 1.0 in GC (p=0.053). We observed an increase in methionine content by 33% (p=0.046) in PL and an increase in tryptophan content by 24% (p=0.046) in HC. Conclusion. One-hour TCI caused the following changes in the AA pool: an increase in the content of aromatic AA (tyrosine and tryptophan) and methionine; an increase in the content of L-arginine; and also, an increase in the concentration of the inhibitory neurotransmitter glycine.
The condition of the intracellular metabolism of peripheral blood leukocytes in arterial hypertension (experimental study)
Authors: Romanova Tatyana P. , Bugaeva Irina O. , Uvarova Irina A. , Perevoznikova Tatyana V. , Shapoval Olga G.
Published: March 2024

Objective: the comparative analysis of the features of intracellular metabolism of polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PNL) in the peripheral blood of rats with the normal blood pressure and hereditary stress-induced arterial hypertension (ISIAH). Material and methods. Indicators of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, activity of some key redox enzymes in leukocytes of rats as well as a level of PNL functional activity were examined by histochemical methods. Results. The study determined that the stable increased blood pressure is accompanied by hypertrophy of the left ventricle of the heart, degenerative changes in cardiomyocytes and the decreased microcirculatory bed density. In this case amount of intracellular glycogen in leukocytes was decreased in 23% at unchanged amount of intracellular lipids. Activities of intracellular ATP-ase and myeloperoxidase were reduced in 22% with non-significant increasing of succinate dehydrogenase activity (in 13%). Amount of PNL with positive NBT-test was increased in 35% in the rats of ISIAH. Conclusions. Analysis of the studied metabolic indicators of PNL shows disturbance of the energy-supplying and enzymatic processes in the leukocytes on the background of arterial hypertension.
Water Quality Evaluation of Tigris River by using Canadian and Horton Water Quality Index
Authors: Altemimi Zainab , Al-Juhaishi Mohammed
Published: March 2024

Water quality index (WQI) is a simplified and explicable number calcuated from data on tested prameters in water. In this study, two methods for calculating water quality index (WQI) were used to assess the water quality of Tigris River using monthly data from 2011 to 2013. The data were collected at four different gauging stations. Two gauing stations are located on Tigris River at upstream in Mosul city while the other two downstream gauging stations are located on Tigris River at downstream in Al-Amarah city. The Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment’s (CCME WQI) and Horton (Horton’s WQI) methods were applied to assess the water quality of Tigris River at the selected stations. The data used in the assessment included several parameters such as calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), sodium (Na), potassium (K), chloride (Cl), sulfate (SO4), bicarbonate (HCO3), nitrate (NO3), total dissolved solid (TDS), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) and electric conductivity (EC). According to the values of CCME WQI mehod, the quality of Tigris River in Mosul city was at a good level (the values of WQI were varied from 83 to 94) while it and falls under the marginal category in Al-Amarah city (the values were varied from varied from 52 to 59). However, the application of Horton’s WQI method showed that the quality of Tigris River in Mosul city was fluctuated from excellent to good (values of WQI varied from 24 to 80 per month) while it was poor in  Al-Amarah city (values of WQI varied from 74 to 160 per month).  In conclusion, the Horton’s WQI method was found more relastic when used to  assess the water quality of Tigris River compared with CCME WQI method.
SMART LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS FOR REDUCING FOOD WASTE: A CASE OF D NIPAH CATERING
Authors: Hanis Muhammad Hairie , Fernando Yudi
Published: March 2024

The food and beverage (F&B) business is faced with a huge challenge in the form of food waste, which has a negative impact on profitability, sustainability, and environmental conservation. In recent years, smart logistical solutions have emerged as a potentially successful strategy for addressing the critical problem of food waste in the F&B industry. This article presents an overview of the application of smart logistics in the context of reducing food waste. The paper has a specific focus on the integration of technologies related to the Internet of Things (IoT) and production planning strategies. It investigated the concept of smart logistics and its benefits to improve decision-making, enhance visibility, and optimise the procedures involved in supply chain management. The study also underlined the role played by IoT in providing real-time monitoring, data collecting, and analysis, all of which can help in identifying and reducing concerns related to food waste. Qualitative methodologies involving the 5-whys analysis were used in this study to identify the root cause of the problem. Additionally, the present study highlights the significance of efficient production planning in reducing the amount of goods that are produced in excess, improving inventory management, and ensuring that production is in line with consumer demand. The findings also highlight the significance of combining the IoT technology and production planning in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to improve the efficiency and efficacy of their efforts to reduce food waste.
IMPROVING EMPLOYEE AND WORKPLACE PERFORMANCE VIA LEAN MANUFACTURING PRACTICES: A CASE STUDY IN TEXTILE COMPANY
Authors: Hatif Hanifah , Lee Khai Loon , Nawanir Gusman
Published: March 2024

This study explores the possibility of enhancing employee and workplace performance by implementing lean manufacturing practises in a textile industry. It addresses the  the limited availability of empirical data concerning lean practices, with a particular focus on the textile industry. Qualitative approaches were employed involving direct observations and in-depth interviews with important stakeholders, followed by a thematic analysis of the data. The findings highlight the effects of lean manufacturing practises (Just-in-Time (JIT), flexibility, and continuous improvement) on worker performance, workplace productivity, quality, and overall organisational performance. The outcomes of this research offer valuable insights and practical recommendations for textile companies aiming to enhance their employee and workplace performance through the adoption of lean manufacturing practices. Such implementation will help to reduce lead time, improve customer satisfaction, and increase productivity and efficiency.
MAPPING THE INVESTMENT EFFICIENCY: A CO-CITATION ANALYSIS
Authors: Phan Hoai Vu , Lai Cheng-Po , Li Hsinkuang , Le Hanh Thi My , Nguyen Thi Kim
Published: March 2024

This research pioneers a shift in investment efficiency exploration by transcending traditional measurement approaches. The study identifies three main research areas: (1) Factors influencing investment efficiency, (2) Competition, green Research and Development (R&D) and cooperation in the supply chain, and (3) Environmental and renewable considerations in investment efficiency. This is achieved through a document co-citation analysis of 38 highly cited documents. Multidimensional scaling visually maps the intellectual landscape, emphasising the dominance of factors influencing investment efficiency. A 10-year analysis reveals dynamic trends with implications for financial transparency, strategic ownership, social responsibility and technological advancements.    The study offers actionable insights for scholars and practitioners, emphasising the necessity of aligning financial goals with sustainability. Despite acknowledged limitations related to data source bias, this research contributes a nuanced understanding of investment efficiency trends, paving the way for future explorations in this vital domain.
Mechanical properties of glulam moment-resisting joints reinforced by inclined self-tapping screws
Authors: Wang Shuo , Ma Panpan , Lin Jingkang , Hou Tongyu , Wang Feibin , Que Zeli , Gong Meng
Published: March 2024

Self-tapping screws (STS) are an effective fastener to enhance wooden moment-resisting joints. However, the effects of the arrangement and insertion angle of STS on the mechanical properties of wooden joints are less studied. Therefore, this study investigated the influence of these two factors on the mechanical properties of wooden joints by conducting cyclic loading tests using glulam moment-resisting joints reinforced by STS with different arrangements (round and square) and insertion angles (45° and 90°). The failure modes, bearing performances, and energy dissipation capacities were considered. The results showed that the insertion angle affected the bearing and energy dissipation capacity of the joints significantly, while the effect of arrangement was slight. The anti-rotation bending moments of the joints reinforced by inclined STS were higher by 31.7% and 13.5% when the arrangement of STS was circular and rectangular respectively compared with the joints reinforced by vertical STS under compression state, and were lower by 17.5 % and 22.9 % under tensile state. The restoring force characteristics of the joints were similar when the insertion angle of STS was the same. Furthermore, the joints had optimal ductility and stiffness when the arrangement was rectangular, and the insertion angle was 45°.
efecto de los incentivos fiscales en la importación de vehículos eléctricos en Costa Rica
Authors: Mora Mónica , Lafuente Fernanda
Published: March 2024

A partir de 2018, el Gobierno de Costa Rica implementó una serie de incentivos para promover la adopción de vehículos eléctricos en el país. Esta investigación busca medir el efecto de los incentivos fiscales establecidos en la Ley N° 9518 (Ley de incentivos y promoción para el transporte eléctrico) sobre la importación de vehículos eléctricos nuevos entre el 2010 y el 2021, utilizando un modelo de regresión múltiple binomial negativa. Los resultados señalan que la exoneración de impuestos tiene un efecto positivo y significativo sobre la importación de vehículos eléctricos; no obstante, este efecto es insuficiente para alcanzar las metas de descarbonización establecidas en el país.