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Pengaruh Brand Image, Halal Awareness dan Islamic Branding Terhadap Loyalitas Merek Pada Skincare Wardah
Authors: Usnan Usnan , Mustika Dama , Mahmudah Dariati Anis
Published: October 2024

This research discusses the influence of brand image, halal awareness and Islamic branding on brand loyalty among muslim consumers. This research aims to understand how these three variables interact and influence consumer decisions to remain loyal to a brand, particularly in the context of sharia based products. The method used is a quantitative approach with data collection through questionnaires distributed to consumers who use halal labeled products. The research population is the entire muslim community spread across cities in riau province. Convenience sampling is a type of sample where respondents are obtained randomly totaling 200 respondents. Research results show that a good integration of halal awareness can positively enhance brand loyalty, as consumers feel that halal awareness aligns with their personal and religious values. Unlike brand image and Islamic branding is not well integrated with brand loyalty. This research identifies gaps in the existing literature regarding the simultaneous influence of the three variables, with a significance value of 0.000.
Complicações da anemia falciforme no período gestacional para a saúde materna e fetal
Authors: Silva Daiane de Matos , Abreu Irla Alves de , Santos Mayconn Douglas Alves dos , Silva Andréia Marques da , Silva Kleilton Almada da , Santos Márcia Sousa
Published: October 2024

Introdução: A anemia falciforme é uma alteração genética, na qual ocorre a mutação no gene da globina beta que produz a hemoglobina A (HbA), originando uma hemoglobina anormal denominada hemoglobina S (HbS) e está relacionada a quadros comprometedores aos órgãos e complicações potencialmente fatais. Objetivo: Analisar as complicações da anemia falciforme no período gestacional para a saúde materna e fetal. Método: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, realizada nas bases de dados da BVS, PUBMED e WEB OF SCIENCE, através dos descritores: “Anemia Falciforme”, “Gravidez”, “Complicações” e “Assistência Perinatal”, combinados entre si pelo operador booleano AND e OR. Para direcionar o estudo, adotou-se como pergunta norteadora: “Quais as implicações da anemia falciforme na gestação para a saúde materna e fetal?". Utilizou-se estudos disponíveis na íntegra, nos idiomas português, inglês e espanhol, publicados nos últimos cinco anos, no qual foram selecionados 10 estudos para compor esta revisão. Resultados: Constatou-se nos estudos analisados que portadores da anemia falciforme possuem maior probabilidade de apresentarem anemia grave, crises álgicas, infeção do trato urinário e síndrome torácica aguda. Nesse contexto, gestantes com a doença têm risco aumentado de terem pré-eclâmpsia, eclâmpsia, hemorragia pós-parto, trabalho de parto prematuro, cesariana e morte materna. Para o feto, pode resultar em eventos adversos como restrição do crescimento intrauterino, baixo peso ao nascer, sofrimento fetal, natimorto, morte fetal intrauterina e neonatal. Conclusão: Portanto, torna-se evidente a necessidade de um acompanhamento e monitoramento cuidadoso e rigoroso por uma equipe multidisciplinar para minimizar as complicações ocasionadas pela doença.
Direito das sucessões: equidade entre cônjuges e companheiros sob a ótica do princípio da igualdade
Authors: Honório Lorenna Louise Jeronimo dos Passos , Passos Júnior Edy César dos
Published: October 2024

O presente estudo se insere no contexto do direito brasileiro contemporâneo, onde se observa uma concepção expandida e diversificada do conceito de família, reconhecendo a sua multiplicidade de formas e composições, tanto ligadas por laços biológicos quanto afetivos, com o propósito de promover o desenvolvimento integral dos seus membros. Diante do crescente número de uniões estáveis não formalizadas pelo casamento, surge a necessidade de compreender como essa dinâmica impacta os direitos e proteções legais dessas entidades familiares. Assim, o problema investigado centra-se na lacuna existente entre cônjuges e companheiros no que tange aos direitos sucessórios, conforme estabelecido pelo Código Civil de 2002. O objetivo geral desta pesquisa é analisar o posicionamento jurídico das uniões estáveis frente às sucessões, com ênfase na jurisprudência do Supremo Tribunal Federal. Para alcançar esse objetivo, a metodologia utilizada baseou-se na análise da legislação constitucional e civil, além da jurisprudência pertinente, a fim de compreender as nuances legais e os avanços recentes nesse campo. Como resultado, destaca-se a consolidação da proteção jurídica das uniões estáveis, mediante a equiparação dos direitos sucessórios entre união estável e casamento, inclusive para uniões homoafetivas, refletindo a evolução jurisprudencial alinhada aos princípios constitucionais da igualdade e da dignidade da pessoa humana.
La Figura Técnica Profesional en Contabilidad y la proyección profesional
Authors: Shiguango-Andi Edison Byron , Baus -Pulgarin Teobaldo Alfonso , Campoverde-Moscol Amarilis Isabel
Published: October 2024

La formación técnica en Contabilidad preparar a los jóvenes para los desafíos del mercado laboral. En este contexto, la presente investigación buscó explorar la formación en la figura técnica de contabilidad y la proyección profesional de los estudiantes del tercer año de bachillerato de la Unidad Educativa Intercultural Bilingüe Ricardo Cerda Tapuy. La investigación explora las variables:  Percepción de la formación técnica en contabilidad; percepción de la capacidad de tomar decisiones; interés y satisfacción de los estudiantes y percepción de las oportunidades laborales. Se aplicó un enfoque cuantitativo no experimental de alcance exploratorio descriptivo y proyectivo, de tipo bibliográfico y de campo. La población de estudio se conformó con los 17 estudiantes. Se concluyó que a pesar de la satisfacción ante la formación, muchos estudiantes expresan preocupaciones sobre su preparación práctica. Esta brecha sugiere integrar experiencias laborales directas en el currículo para facilitar la aplicación de los conocimientos en contextos reales. Los estudiantes muestran interés en continuar su formación en áreas relacionadas con la contabilidad, lo que indica una actitud proactiva hacia el aprendizaje continuo y que sugiere atender las manifestaciones de incertidumbre sobre su capacidad para competir en el mercado laboral.
La danza folclórica como medio para inclusión de estudiantes con discapacidad intelectual en la clase de Educación Física
Authors: Torres-Gaona Francisco Geovanny , Romero-Ibarra Orlando Patricio , Maqueira-Caraballo Giceya de la Caridad
Published: October 2024

En el contexto educativo inclusivo en Ecuador se procura mejorar la intervención de los educandos con discapacidad intelectual en el proceso de aprendizaje dentro de las clases, el objetivo es mejorar la inclusión de estudiantes con discapacidad intelectual leve en la clase de educación física. Se propone un programa de danza folclórica nacional adaptado para este fin. La investigación utilizó una metodología cualitativa, no experimental y descriptiva, con métodos teóricos como el análisis-síntesis e histórico-lógico. La población de estudio incluyó a 426 estudiantes y 19 docentes, seleccionándose una muestra de dos estudiantes con discapacidad intelectual leve, a quienes se aplicó una ficha de observación, y al docente, una entrevista. Los resultados indicaron una baja participación de los estudiantes con discapacidad intelectual en actividades físicas por la falta de un programa adecuado. El programa propuesto fue validado por especialistas y se concluyó que la danza folclórica mejora significativamente la motricidad y las relaciones interpersonales de estos alumnos.
La argumentación jurídica en sentencias como mecanismo de garantía del principio de motivación en el Ecuador
Authors: Chacho-Juárez Alberto Andrés , Pozo-Cabrera Enrique Eugenio
Published: October 2024

El presente artículo científico analizó la diferencia de criterios judiciales en el Ecuador con respecto a la resolución de acciones de protección frente al derecho a la seguridad jurídica, cuyo origen se basa en el “Principio de Legalidad”; es decir, que todo acto que emane de la potestad de autoridad pública, siempre debe estar fundamentado en normativa jurídica prestablecida, de tal forma limita y aleja permanentemente cualquier actitud arbitraria que provenga del poder público. El objetivo de esta investigación fue evaluar la coherencia, sentido y efectos que generan los criterios emitidos por la Corte Constitucional en el conglomerado social, siendo esta el máximo órgano de tutela de derechos y control constitucional en el país. Además, se pudo verificar su impacto en la certeza y claridad de las normas que conforman el marco legal u ordenamiento jurídico ecuatoriano. Para tales efectos se realizó una investigación fundamentada principalmente en la revisión bibliográfica, normativa y jurisprudencial. Como resultado se encontró hallazgos que permitieron indicar las ambigüedades, disparidades e inexactitudes que ha producido la Corte Constitucional al no establecer criterios taxativos concretos, sólidos y uniformes para limitar el uso de la acción de protección específicamente en conflictos de materia laboral aplicada en el sector público, produciendo situaciones que originan incertidumbre, que trastocan, vulneran y trasgreden el derecho a la seguridad jurídica.
A ABORDAGEM JORNALÍSTICA NOS CASOS DANIEL ALVES E SANDRA MARA FERNANDES: UMA ANÁLISE DAS QUESTÕES GERACIONAIS E DE GÊNERO
Authors: Netto Miguel Rodrigues , Da Rosa Marinês , Siebiger Elizângela Gomes dos Santos , De Araujo Adriana Kelly Bandeira , Gonçalves Celina Elias Gomes , Cardovani Graziele Paceliuka de Cáprio , Schorr Mauricy de Oliveira Rosa , Barbosa Osmara Evangelista , Oliveira Solayne Gomes Maciel
Published: October 2024

This work aims to denounce typical elements of structural machismo in Brazilian society, evidenced by the media approach given to the case of Daniel Alves, a soccer player who was accused of raping a girl at the Sutton nightclub, in Barcelona, in December 2022. This is the case of Sandra Mara Fernandes, a businesswoman who during a psychotic break had sexual intercourse inside her car with homeless man Givaldo Alves, in Planaltina (DF), in March 2022. The qualitative methodology is based on theoretical categories that explain the relations between media, hegemony and society. The objective is to point out that even in news where the main subject is a man's mistake, the macho culture praises the male figure, while distorting the image of women involved.
Much Ado about Disinformation: A Critical Approach to Coping with Information Manipulation in a Post-Truth World
Authors: Seo Dong-ha
Published: October 2024

The purpose of the study on which this article is based, was to explore how to build cadets’ ability to fight against disinformation in a post-truth age. Considering lessons from the study of the human mind, invited us to examine why we fail to discern truths rather than how to win this fight. Disinformation – often interchangeably called “fake news” – seeks to shape or change perceptions of information users. The understanding of disinformation by our young leaders is crucial because it – i.e. sowing distrust and doubt among members – is dangerous and even fatal to the Army, which places great emphasis on mutual trust as its core value. The military in general and the Army in particular are expanding their information operations capabilities, as North Korea is one of the few countries that actively engage in a disinformation campaign. During their years at the military academy, cadets should however improve their ability to discern truths before acquiring skills relevant to a counter-disinformation campaign. The best way to enhance cadets’ ability to discern truths – even in a media-saturated age – is still to participate in deep reading, especially reading imaginative literature that fosters inventive as well as critical thinking. The current study argued that our grasp of human frailty through deep reading helps us develop an ability to discern truths. Keywords: Critical Thinking, Deep Reading, Disinformation, Much Ado About Nothing, Simulacra
Comparison of Emergency Department Disposition Times in Adult Level I and Level II Trauma Centers
Authors: Lane Sierra , Nahmias Jeffry , Lekawa Michael , Fox John Christian , Chandwani Carrie , Lotfipour Shahram , Grigorian Areg
Published: October 2024

Introduction: The efﬁcient utilization of resources is a crucial aspect of healthcare, particularly in both Level I and Level II American College of Surgeons (ACS)-veriﬁed trauma centers. The effect of resource allocation on emergency department length of stay (ED-LOS) of trauma patients has remained under-investigated. As ED crowding has become more prevalent, especially at quaternary care centers, an evaluation of the potential disparities in ED-LOS between Level I and Level II trauma centers is warranted. We hypothesized a longer ED-LOS at Level I centers compared to Level II centers. Methods: We queried the 2017–2021 Trauma Quality Improvement Process (TQIP) database for trauma patients ≥18 years of age presenting to either a Level-I or -II center. The TQIP deﬁnes ED-LOS as the time from arrival until the time an ED disposition (admission or discharge) order is written. We excluded transferred patients and those with missing data regarding ACS trauma center veriﬁcation level. We performed bivariate analyses, as well as subgroup analyses based on location of disposition. Results: Of 2,225,067 trauma patients, 59.3% (1,318,497) received treatment at Level I centers. No signiﬁcant differences were found in Injury Severity Scores between patients admitted to the operating room or non-intensive care unit (ICU) locations, or discharged home from Level-I and -II centers (all P < 0.05). The ED-LOS for trauma patients was longer at Level-I centers for all patient categories: overall (198 vs 145 minutes [min], P < 0.001), discharged home (286 vs 160 min, P < 0.001), non-ICU admissions (234 vs 164 min, P < 0.001), and those requiring surgery (126 vs 101 min, P < 0.001). Conclusion: Even when treating patients with similar injury severity, trauma patients at Level I trauma centers had longer ED-LOS compared to Level II centers, irrespective of the patients’ ﬁnal disposition (surgery, non-ICU admission, or discharge). To optimize resource utilization and alleviate ED saturation, further research must delve into the underlying causes of these discrepancies to identify best practices and solutions.
THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN TRANSFORMING INTERNAL CONTROL WORKFLOWS
Authors: Aslan Lale
Published: October 2024

Internal control systems rely heavily on well-defined workflows and procedures in business operations. The fundamental components of internal control systems encompass policies, procedures, and workflows, impacting various aspects such as the accurate establishment of internal controls, employees' adeptness in their application, defining authorities correctly, and ensuring business sustainability. This significance is further underscored by incorporating these elements into internal control standards and relevant legislation. The absence of documented internal control flows directly contributes to audit findings in numerous public institutions and private organizations. Therefore, this research highlights the critical role of policies, procedures, and workflows in internal control. It aims to explore the attributes of artificial intelligence applications across multiple dimensions to emphasize their potential in bolstering internal control systems. This study underscores the significance of internal control processes, emphasizing their crucial role in daily operations and the potential benefits of artificial intelligence in streamlining these processes, thereby making the audience feel the importance of their work.
Values Reflected in First Language Textbooks of Primary Education in West Bengal
Authors: Ankur Nandi  , Tarini Hader  , Tapash Das
Published: October 2024

Textbooks function as catalysts for societal change, influencing students’ values, beliefs, and cultural awareness from their primary level of education. Textbooks serve as key learning resources for students which significantly influences students’ character development. The creation of textbooks reflecting values is essential, and achieving this goal requires a comprehensive analysis of textbooks. The objectives of the study are focused on examining values are represented in the text and images found within Bengali language textbooks of Primary Education Board, School Education Departments, govt. of West Bengal, India was the publisher of the textbook. A Bengali textbook named “Patabahar” of class IV of the West Bengal Board of Primary Education has been chosen through the purposive sampling technique as a sample in this study. This study used qualitative and documentary research methods through content analysis. The findings demonstrate that social values, moral values, environmental values, and Personal values, emotional values, cultural values are more reflected and spiritual, aesthetic, humanistic, economic, historical, civic, peace, national, cognitive values were minimally reflected across the textbooks. The study results provide a basis for state or national policy changes that promote values-balanced content in educational media and ensure the development and implementation of guidelines that are beneficial to the development of textbook development agencies. Also, helpful for textbook authors and teachers in developing a value-alignment curriculum and creating more inclusive, culturally sensitive, and ethically grounded visual materials
Dermatologia e Procedimentos Estéticos - Edição XI
Authors: Barroso Langoni de Freitas Guilherme , Vascão Etelma
Published: October 2024

Procedimentos diagnósticos, corretivos, preventivos e terapêuticos compõem o que conhecemos atualmente como dermatologia e procedimentos estéticos. Com certeza foi uma das áreas das Ciências da Saúde que mais evoluíram e se tornaram multidisciplin
"Networked individualism": A challenge of digitalization
Authors: Maksimović Andrijana , Preljević Adem
Published: October 2024

The rise of digital technologies has transformed society into an entirely different environment for living and has turned the individual into an entity within which altered lifestyle habits are nurtured. The transformation of social relationships brought about by digitization is best illustrated through the concept of "networked individualism." The aim of this paper is to highlight the fundamental characteristics of this phenomenon, as well as its societal conditioning. The fundamental tenets of "networked individualism" manifest through two processes: the process of individualization and the process of societal incorporation of individualized individuals through networks. New technologies condition such a type of social relationships that is based on personal affinities. "Networked individualism" emerges as the dominant form of sociality resulting from the community's need, as a form of sociality, to establish itself as a network of interpersonal connections, providing a sense of belonging and social identity. On the one hand, this pointed to the impossibility of the community resisting the temptations of the digital era, and on the other hand, it showed its struggle to persist despite changing circumstances. Based on the consideration of various theoretical approaches, the authors observe that networked individualism is used as the primary analytical unit in understanding the organization of society. In this revised understanding, the individual is positioned as an autonomous center within communities characterized by weaker connections compared to their predecessors. The paper raises the question of how weaker connectivity affects social capital and its form in terms of Putnam's sense of bonding and bridging capital. The shift from dense to dispersed networks results in the transformation of membership from permanent to temporary, partial affiliations with different networks. Communication and interaction remain essential elements of everyday life but occur within the confines of loose networks. The consideration of this new type of social relationships through the so-called network analysis has opened the door to understanding the relationship between traditional and modern society, with a focus on their mutual interplay and complementarity.
Abh Secretor status among the University of Calabar undergraduates, Nigeria
Authors: Etura Joyce , Abam John , Akpan Uwem , Jeremiah Zaccheaus
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Secretor status is a critical component of human biology that depends on specific glycoproteins in body fluids and secretions. Its importance lies in its significant impact on health and disease, making it a compelling subject for medical research. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and understanding of secretor status among undergraduates at the University of Calabar, Nigeria. The findings could revolutionize our understanding of secretor status and open new research opportunities. Materials and Methods: The study used a cross-sectional approach, analyzing blood samples from 100 undergraduate students using the adsorption-inhibition method. Most participants were single (94.0%), and the majority were 100-level students (51.0%). 48 students were in the 21 to 28-year range, while 6.0% were 30 or older. Results: The findings of this study are significant, revealing that a substantial proportion of the participants were secretors, 82 (82.0%), while 18 (18.0%) were non-secretors.Interestingly, most participants (83.0%) were unaware of their secretor status, indicating a potential knowledge gap. Blood group O had the highest number of secretors, 58 (96.7%), followed by blood group A 11 (55.0%), blood group B 7 (63.6%), and the minor blood group AB 6 (66.7%). The most prevalent ethnic group was found among the Efiks (18.1%) followed by Yakurr (16.6%) and the least the Ijaws (3.8%). Conclusion: This study underscores the importance of public education and awareness regarding secretor status and its impact on health and disease.
Analysis of TP53, APC, KRAS, and MMR Genetic mutations in colorectal cancer: A review article
Authors: Gavrić Igor , Hodžić Edin , Sarajlić Lana , Salibašić Mirhan , Bajramagić Salem , Dizdarević Advan , Kulović Edin
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common malignancies with significant global health and economic implications. Genetic mutations in genes such as TP53, APC, KRAS, and MMR play a crucial role in the development and progression of this cancer. This review paper analyzes current knowledge about the impact of these mutations on colorectal carcinogenesis, using available literature. Objective: To provide a comprehensive review of the role of genetic mutations in TP53, APC, KRAS, and MMR genes in the development of colorectal cancer and to consider their impact on diagnosis and treatment. Materials and Methods: This review examines peer-reviewed research articles and reports sourced from databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and other academic sources. The focus was on studies investigating genetic mutations, their prevalence, and their role in the pathogenesis of CRC. Results: Mutations in the TP53 gene, present in more than 50% of CRC cases, are critical for malignant cell transformations. KRAS mutations, found in about 50% of cases, lead to abnormal signaling contributing to unchecked proliferation. APC mutations are associated with hereditary predisposition to CRC, while MMR genes, such as MLH1 and MSH2, play a key role in DNA repair and are linked to hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer. Conclusion: Genetic mutations in TP53, APC, KRAS, and MMR genes play a significant role in the development of colorectal cancer. A deeper understanding of these mutations may significantly enhance diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, guiding future research in this rapidly evolving field.
Chronic non-communicable diseases caused by adolescent eating disorders
Authors: Konatar Ranka , Pelicic Damir , Maras Borko , Music Kenan
Published: October 2024

Decreased satisfaction with physical appearance during adolescence is significantly linked to reduced self-esteem and an increased prevalence of obesity and other chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs). A major issue in today's world is the influence of media, which serves as the primary channel through which ideals of physical appearance and attractiveness are transmitted. According to a 2015 study, adolescents spend an average of 17 hours per week watching television. Scientific evidence indicates that an active lifestyle provides health benefits and prevents the occurrence of numerous chronic non-communicable diseases, while improper diet and physical inactivity among adolescents contribute to the development of these diseases. Improper nutrition during adolescence can be a significant risk factor for the development of NCDs. These diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and certain forms of cancer, often have complex causes, but dietary habits can be identified as a common risk factor. Excessive intake of saturated and trans fats, cholesterol, and a high consumption of processed foods are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. Improper dietary habits can also contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes and increase cancer risk. Adopting a balanced and nutritionally rich diet, along with regular physical activity, can help prevent and manage these conditions. This review paper is based on a search of the scientific literature published in the last ten years, with a special focus on original research articles published in the last five years from the scientific databases: PubMed, SCOPUS, MEDLINE, and SCI index.
Post-WWI Balkan revival: The ancient Greek legacy in the Sokol movement 1919-1924
Authors: Pavlović Jovana , Filipović Milica , Popović Jasna
Published: October 2024

Statistical analysis of relevant resources reveals the expansion of the Yugoslav and Czech Sokol Movements from 1919 to 1924, a period after World War I marked by a cultural and economic crisis. The ideological orientation of the Balkan Sokol movement towards strengthening integral Yugoslavism and realizing ideas of cosmopolitanism coincides with the two main domestic and foreign political tendencies of the newly founded Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes. This paper aims at defining the ancient Greek legacy inherent in the socio-political role of Sokolski glasnik [Sokol Gazette] in the early postwar period. The Sokol national movement, a sports and political organization based on 1919 foundations, lasted almost continuously until the beginning of World War II.
Tertiary-level EFL learners' motivation and classroom engagement in a post-COVID online environment
Authors: Jerotijević-Tišma Danica , Radosavljević-Krsmanović Anica
Published: October 2024

In the last few years, during and in the immediate aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the rapid development of technology has faced one of the greatest challenges yet, especially in the field of education. Even though traditional in-class activities may seem tedious, motivating students to actively participate in online classes occasionally poses an even greater challenge. Having the scarcity of research in the Serbian EFL context in mind, the present paper aims to explore the potential impact and outcomes of the pandemic, by investigating Serbian tertiary-level EFL learners' motivation and classroom engagement in an online environment. The primary instrument was a questionnaire consisting of three sections: a section related to motivation, which included four subscales (personal suitability, effectiveness, teachability, and study habits); a section on classroom engagement, which contained statements addressing behavioural, agentic, cognitive, and emotional engagement; and a section on the actual effects of the pandemic on students' motivation for online learning. A total of 82 English-major students participated in the study. The results indicate that, even though the pandemic has introduced new platforms and opportunities for online learning, students seem to be more motivated to learn in the traditional classroom, expressing particular doubts about the effectiveness of online learning. Students generally express positive attitudes towards personal suitability and teachability online; however, their study habits leave room for improvement. Students' cognitive engagement exhibits more positive tendencies than the other three types. The result that seems to have the most significant pedagogical implications is that the majority of respondents state that the pandemic made them feel tired of online learning, which underlines the need for reconsideration of the current practices and the importance of constant innovation of the teaching process.
Value pluralism in Ian Mcewan's Black dogs and Saturday
Authors: Nešić Marija
Published: October 2024

Ian McEwan, an influential and provocative British novelist and short-story writer, has addressed a variety of issues, distinguishing himself as a socially and politically engaged author. This paper explores contemporary liberalism as depicted in two of McEwan's novels, Black Dogs and Saturday, both charged with moral complexity. The analysis is approached from the perspective of value pluralism, which recognises the plurality of morally correct yet incompatible and incommensu-rable principles or values. These values may conflict with each other, but since all are correct, the conflicts remain unresolved. It is the author's belief that the novels highlight value pluralism through characters who, while navigating a pluralist environment, disclose the challenges and limitations of liberal democracies. The theoretical context this paper relies on is based on ideas of Isaiah Berlin and his notion of value pluralism.
Understanding history and culture in 19th-century England: Contributions from Dickens, Thackeray, and Eliot
Authors: Jakovljević Mladen
Published: October 2024

Students in programmes of English studies learn about history from historical textbooks, which provide a broad overview but lack detail. These texts prioritise a selection of significant events and collective narratives, neglecting the experiences of individuals. Consequently, the picture presented by textbooks remains overly general. Literature, conversely, offers a rich tapestry of individual stories that, when combined with historical textbooks, encourage students to link general facts with personal narratives. This helps students arrive at a deeper understanding of historical events and cultural circumstances and their impact on individual lives. The combined approach facilitates students' ability to imagine the daily realities of the past with a nuanced appreciation of both continuities and changes across time. William Makepeace Thackeray's Vanity Fair, Charles Dickens's Great Expectations, and George Eliot's The Mill on the Floss exemplify how instructors can leverage the complementary strengths of historical textbooks and Victorian novels to cultivate a more comprehensive understanding of the past, surpassing the limitations of either discipline in isolation.
Heuristic retrospection of meta-architectural constructs within Sava amphitheater planning (Belgrade)
Authors: Ciganović Aleksa , Stevanović Vladimir
Published: October 2024

This paper is concerned with the observation of qualitative changes of planning solutions for the Sava Amphitheater in Belgrade in the latter half of the 20th century. The theoretical framework within which these changes are examined is Jean-Michel Berthelot's epistemological program of thought, with its trifold polarity: naturalist, intentional, and symbolic. On the basis of critical analysis of the spatial synthesis in the planning solutions for the Sava Amphitheater, the paper hypothesizes that it is possible to identify chronologically the architectural planning and design solutions as evolving from radicalist to liberalist to conservativist thought, which may be taken to, analogously, correspond to the concept of transition from the naturalist to the intentional to the symbolic pole, as attributes of the contemporary epistemological program of thought of the second half of the 20th century. Following the transition of Berthelot's epistemological poles from the standpoint of a general understanding of socio-cultural and socio-technical programmatic changes, this paper aims to establish the possibility of defining the notion of meta-architectural heritology as a constructionist modality of thought, which establishes certain rules of meta-architectural anthropology. The result of a transdisciplinary introduction into the investigative focus of a constructionist theoretical program points to the fact that every form of technical contemporaneity derives its value from mediated correspondences with heritage according to a model constructed by observation from the "outside," from the field of historical spatial samples. The paper concludes that the constructionist transgression as a philosophical and socio-humanist dogma is an essential mechanism for finding criteria for the use of the two most widespread analytical architectural approaches-research by design and grounded theory approach.
Metaphor and metonymy in euphemisms in Queen Elizabeth II's official statements
Authors: Janićijević Marko , Gorčević Admir
Published: October 2024

Though well recognised as devices used in the formation of euphemisms, metaphor and metonymy as such remain under-researched in current literature. Our study examines the use of euphemistic language in the official speeches and statements of the former British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. The goal is to identify euphemisms and explain the metaphors and metonymies used in their formation, drawing on the Conceptual Metaphor and Metonymy Theory and Critical Metaphor Analysis. Metaphor and metonymy account for the formation of most of the analysed euphemisms. We argue that the analysed metaphors are motivated by the ideological concepts of (a) the struggle for survival and (b) materialism, as well as by the intent to positively evaluate certain political and everyday endeavours. The analysed metonymies are motivated by the intent to highlight more desirable or less undesirable aspects of events and things.
Notes on medical practice in southern Dalmatia: Testimonies from the Eastern Adriatic coast and its hinterland
Authors: Samardžić Gligor
Published: October 2024

This paper presents testimonies of ancient medical practices in the southern part of the province of Dalmatia. Epigraphic records and archaeological discoveries reveal the presence of physicians and their healthcare practices among the population of southern Dalmatia during Roman rule. Evidence from inscriptions that detail patient care from that era, alongside a limited number of physical artefacts related to medical practice, supports the existence of this tradition. These discoveries hold great historical significance, providing clearer insight and understanding of medical practices in ancient southern Dalmatia.
The role of The art review in shaping urban culture and modernizing the kingdom of Yugoslavia
Authors: Vukotić-Lazar Marta , Aleksić Slađana
Published: October 2024

Milan Kašanin's decisive initiative to launch The Art Review (1937-1941), the official journal of the Museum of Prince Paul, was pivotal in coordinating cultural and educational activities and played a key role in shaping and implementing cultural policy in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. From its inaugural volume, the journal was guided by a meticulously conceptualized and systematically organized editorial, personnel, and financial policy. Managed as a professional, educational, popular, and propagandistic medium, The Art Review made an immeasurable contribution to the cultural development and social modernization of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. This study examines the articles published in The Art Review from 1937 to 1941, focusing on architecture, urbanism, horticulture, interior design, and vernacular architecture, and analyzing their authors, who were predominantly architects. The aim is to elucidate the significance of this journal in interpreting the fundamental creative impulses of architectural practice, thereby facilitating the understanding of architecture as a discipline verging on the social and artistic. The architects who wrote for The Art Review, spearheaded by the editorial secretary Ivan Zdravković, included such prominent figures as Milan Zloković, Branislav Kojić, Aleksandar Deroko, Branislav Marinković, Branko Maksimović, Đurđe Bošković, Milutin Borisavljević, and others. These architects were both participants in and witnesses to a wide range of European intellectual movements at that time, while simultaneously acting as their advocates in this region. In this context, the paper discusses the issue of distinctive creative thinking on architecture from the perspective of Serbian and Yugoslav architects, focusing on two complementary components of creativity: the subjective (individual) and the collective (social), which, according to Kašanin, represents a higher level of understanding and appreciating architecture.
Scaffolding language teacher education: Criteria-based evaluation of language practice activities
Authors: Mitić Svetlana
Published: October 2024

This paper addresses the development of a key teacher competence-activity evaluation, as well as adaptation and design-to cater for mixed-ability classes. In the context of English as a foreign language (EFL) teacher education, the question is how early, within what framework, and under what procedures students should be taught this competence. Practicum teaching at university has been found to lack in validity, learner-centeredness, and heterogeneity, be it at the level of an activity, a series of activities, a lesson, or a series of lessons. Action research was conducted to address this issue, basing a part of an introductory English Language Teaching (ELT) methods course on developing students' awareness and putting into practice Ur's seven principles of activity conceptualisation, with a particular focus on validity, volume, and heterogeneity. The students were asked to apply these principles in teaching mock-up lessons to their peers and to analyse to what extent the principles qualified their peers' lessons and the practice of in-service teachers they observed in primary and secondary schools. The content analysis of the students' reports shows the majority both comprehended and consistently applied most of the principles, while a small number demonstrated a proper and thorough understanding of all the criteria, consistently and correctly applying them in their observation reports and in designing and teaching their mock-up lessons. Very few students consistently adopted some of the concepts incorrectly or non-specifically. No comprehensive analysis is offered of how the students' mock-up lessons were guided by the activity evaluation criteria explored. It remains to be seen if and to what extent students apply the principles in the final-year practicum, after criteria-based activity evaluation, adaptation, and design are integrated in their second ELT methods course, which focuses on developing skill teaching.
Factography and fiction: Mirroring in the novel a time of death by Dobrica Ćosić
Authors: Božić Snežana , Jovanović Jelena
Published: October 2024

The subject of this paper is the analysis of Dobrica Ćosić's novel A Time of Death I-IV (1972-1979), primarily from the perspective of possible worlds theory. One of the most important Serbian novels about the First World War, which critics have frequently defined as an epic novel, was inspiring for our research for at least two reasons: the first lies in the fact that historiographic metafiction is still the most prominent literary current in Serbian novelistic production, and the second is that contemporary readers have returned to Ćosić through intensive film adaptations in the recent years. The analysis and survey of the relationship between the factographic and fictional is precisely what led to the illumination and better understanding of the contemporary readers' attitude towards the so-called NEO-historical novel, which, according to Tihomir Brajović, began with Dobrica Ćosić. An interpretation of the characters in terms of possible worlds theory is at the center of attention, particularly the function of extratextual narrative identities of military leaders, statesmen, politicians, and warriors (Nikola Pašić, Aleksandar Karađorđević, Radomir Putnik, Stepa Stepanović, Živojin Mišić, Petar Bojović, Apis, and Stanislav Vinaver, among others). The specific aim of this paper is to understand the creative process whereby the characters were transformed and shaped as they made the transition from fact to fiction and, in this context, to analyze the documentary and artistic function of different types of texts that are incorporated into the narrative fabric of the novel. In particular, the author's auto-poetic comments are deemed particularly relevant to unlocking the process of metamorphosis of the historical into the fictional. Two more questions are addressed as separate research challenges: (1) the importance of the specific way in which the author constructs the so-called historical characters to form national identity in the novel; and (2) the more general issue of historical truth, with particular regard to the nature of historiographic narrative. The methodological starting point for the interpretation of the characters is provided by the tenets of postclassical (cognitive) narratology, with priority given to Hilary Dannenberg's typology of transworld identities.
Machiavelli on arte dello stato
Authors: Prašević Nedžib
Published: October 2024

In his extraordinary study From Politics to Reason of State, Professor Maurizio Viroli (1992) points out the moment when the ancient notion of politics was replaced with the Renaissance and modern understanding of the reason of state. What was left out of the research was the fact that the political theory register introduced a new term which explains this transition and derogation from the classical notion of politics. The Machiavellian term arte dello stato, describing actions of agents of politics, represents a revolutionary innovation, and this is the process whose development I wish to address in this paper, as well as to explain what it means. Finally, with regard to the historical context, I aim to show that it is precisely the practice of political agents of the time that Machiavelli used to frame the new idea.
Sustainable synthesis of piperazine analogs using varied energy sources in the petasis reaction: A green chemistry perspective
Authors: Nagani Afzal , Shah Moksh , Patel Salman , Yadav M. R.
Published: October 2024

The Petasis reaction between substituted boronic acids (1a-c), N-Boc-piperazine, and glyoxylic acid in the conventional method of synthesis needs continuous refluxing for 16 h in a solvent like acetonitrile (ACN) to obtain the products. Using the same reactants, the source of energy was changed to microwave irradiation, ultrasonication, or mechanical energy (Trituration) to obtain good yields of the products consuming much less energy and time. Apart from the use of different sources of energy, the solvents as the media of the reactants were also changed. In microwave synthesis, more than 95% yield was obtained for the products in the presence of ACN/dichloromethane as solvents. In the sonication method, the yield ranged from 76 to 98% while in the trituration method, the yield decreased to 76-82% in the presence of various polar protic/aprotic solvents. Microwave irradiation or ultrasonication provides good alternatives to refluxing the reaction mixture continuously for a long time.. KEYWORDS :Microwave synthesis, Multicomponent reactions, Petasis reaction, Sonication, Trituration.
Upgraded Field Assisted Sintering Technology Latest Devices and Applications
Authors: Karpowicz Damian , Jach Katarzyna , Rosinski Marcin
Published: October 2024

Field assisted sintering called also spark plasma sintering allows to produce exceptional quality materials which found a niche in applications where the quality is a most important factor or making the product with other methods is impossible. Here, we present a new type of HYBRID FAST system which combines FAST type DC power supply with induction heating provided by AC power supply where novelty is oriented on assuring the high heating rates up to 500℃/min even for big volume samples. This solution ensures that the main advantage of FAST technology, which is the reduction of grain growth, will affect the quality of the big volume samples, which is a challenge for DC alone systems.
Combining AM and HIP for Speed and Performance
Authors: Magnusson Anders , Shipley James , Gårdstam Johannes
Published: October 2024

Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology naturally benefits from Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) post-processing to enhance reliability and mechanical properties for components in high-risk, mission-critical applications. Over recent years, investigations have explored combining AM and HIP to reduce manufacturing time and costs and improve mechanical properties of AM builds, utilizing innovative concepts such as speed, shell, and Lack of Fusion (LoF) printing coupled with final densification using HIP. This paper gives an initial compilation and highlights the potential benefits and pitfalls of these innovative strategies for high-volume AM manufacturing of high-performance components from various metal alloys.
Influence Of Binder Characteristics On Binder Saturation And Wetting Behavior In Metal Binder Jetting
Authors: Reineke Lea , Schlegel Regina , Hein Sebastian
Published: October 2024

Metal Binder Jetting (MBJ) has an increasing attention in Additive Manufacturing because of its serial production potential. The aim of this work is to get a better understanding of the powder-binder-interaction for better process control and consequently a reduction in the number of iteration stages in material-specific process development, which saves costs, effort as well as material resources and printing capacity. Depending on the binder characteristics, the equilibrium saturation and wetting behavior changes. A better understanding of binder viscosity and surface tension on the powder-binder-interaction will improve the part quality. A suitable parameterization of the MBJ printing processes for specific powder-binder combinations, based on the binder and powder characteristics as well as the powder-binder interaction will improve the part density, accuracy and surface quality. The results show that, depending on the binder characteristics, the equilibrium saturation and wetting behavior changes. A higher surface tension seems to cause a higher equilibrium saturation and a lower saturation rate. The effect of the surface tension on the initial wetting time was overlaid by the effect of the surface chemistry. A higher viscosity leads to a significant higher initial wetting time on the powder bed surface, significant higher equilibrium saturation and a significant lower saturation rate. The relationship between wetting behavior and printing parameters as well as the effect of drying and droplet impact must be investigated further in subsequent studies.