bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Maximal dynamic forces exerted by acrobats on nine circus apparatuses
Authors: Cossin Marion , Bergeron-Parenteau Alice , Ross Annie
Published: March 2023

Circus practice is a very popular activity that has had minimal engineering research published. The purpose of this study was to measure peak cable tension in nine circus disciplines: aerial hoop, rope, aerial silk, flying pole, tightwire, Chinese pole, swinging trapeze, solo and duo fixed trapeze. Cables in these disciplines were instrumented with load cells and tension force was recorded. Thirty-four acrobats, professionals, and students from professional circus schools participated in the study and performed a total of 118 acrobatic movements. An analysis of variance (ANOVA) determined differences in participants. Almost all movements and disciplines showed a statistically significant difference between participants. Maximal forces were found to be 4.8 BW (bodyweight) in aerial hoop, 7.3 BW in aerial rope, 5.6 BW in aerial silk, 4.0 BW in flying pole, 5.6 BW in swinging trapeze, 6.8 BW in solo fixed trapeze, 2.5 BW in duo fixed trapeze, and maximal tension in cable were found to be 15 kN in tightwire and 2.8 kN in Chinese pole. These findings may provide substantial implications for acrobatic design and rigging to improve safety of circus equipment. La pratique du cirque est une activité très populaire pour laquelle peu de recherches en ingénierie ont été publiées. L’objectif de cette étude était de mesurer la tension maximale des câbles dans neuf disciplines de cirque: cerceau aérien, corde lisse, tissu aérien, mât pendulaire, fil de fer, mât chinois, trapèze ballant, trapèze fixe solo et duo. Les câbles de ces disciplines ont été instrumentés avec des cellules de charge et la tension a été enregistrée. Trente-quatre acrobates, professionnels et élèves d'écoles de cirque professionnelles, ont participé à l'étude et ont exécuté un total de 118 mouvements acrobatiques. Une analyse de la variance (ANOVA) a déterminé les différences entre participants. Presque tous les mouvements et disciplines ont montré une différence statistiquement significative entre les participants. Les forces maximales ont été trouvées à 4.8 poids corporel en cerceau aérien, 7.3 fois le poids du corps en corde lisse, 5.6 fois le poids du corps en tissu aérien, 4.0 fois le poids du corps en mât pendulaire, 5.6 fois le poids du corps en trapèze ballant, 6.8 fois le poids du corps en trapèze fixe solo et 2.5 fois le poids du corps en trapèze fixe duo, et la tension maximale dans le câble a été trouvée à 15 kN dans le fil de fer et 2.8 kN dans le mât chinois. Ces résultats peuvent avoir des implications importantes pour la conception et le gréage acrobatique afin d'améliorer la sécurité des équipements de cirque.
Discours d’anniversaire au cinéma
Authors: Schnitzer Nathalie
Published: March 2023

Cette contribution s’appuie sur un corpus filmique pour aborder la thématique de l’anniversaire sous l’angle de la douceur verbale et des relations qu’elle entretient avec la violence verbale. Les trois films retenus pour l’analyse, Fête de famille de Cédric Kahn, Familienfest de Lars Kraume et Festen de Thomas Vinterberg ont en commun de placer l’anniversaire du patriarche ou de la matriarche au cœur de l’intrigue. L’accent est mis sur les discours d’anniversaire censés rendre hommage à la personne fêtée, mais également susceptibles d’exacerber les tensions, voire de révéler des secrets jusque-là bien gardés. L’objectif est de mettre en lumière les mécanismes de l’intrication entre douceur et violence verbales, tout en prenant en compte les spécificités des interactions verbales dans les trois œuvres étudiées.
„Der Daten eingedenk bleiben“
Authors: Zschachlitz Ralf
Published: March 2023

Ganz anders als es der Titel von Uwe Johnsons Roman erwarten lassen könnte, begehen die Jahrestage nicht einfach nur Jubiläen der kollektiven oder privaten Erinnerung. Im Bewusstsein, dass Walter Benjamin zufolge jedes Dokument der Kultur und damit auch der Überlieferung der Kultur immer auch eines der Barbarei ist, bürstet Johnson die kollektive Erinnerung gegen den Strich. Ausgehend von der individuellen Erinnerung der Titelfigur Gesine Cresspahl entwickelt die Erinnerungsarbeit der Jahrestage eine eigenwillige Perspektive auf die offizielle, ‚große‘ Geschichte. Johnsons Umgang mit der Kulturtechnik des Erinnerns ist kein bewahrender, sondern eine kritischer, wo in dialektischen Bildern Vergangenheit und Gegenwart aufeinandertreffen. Diese Betrachtung gegen den Strich, die darum weiß, dass die offizielle Erinnerungsarbeit andere Daten vergessen machen will, erlaubt einen neuen Blick auf die Geschichte. In Johnsons Roman ist es nicht nur möglich, sondern wahrscheinlich, dass hinter jedem Datum ein anderes in Form eines Schibboleths steht.
Geburtstag-Todestag-Gedenktag
Authors: Barrière Hélène
Published: March 2023

Les Histoires de la forêt viennoise semblent décliner l’anniversaire au pluriel, lui donnant successivement la forme d’une référence à la naissance (Geburtstag), à la mort (Todestag) et à un événement mémorable (Gedenktag). Le titre, qui évoque celui d’une valse célèbre de Johann Strauss fils, paraît placer le texte sous le signe d’un heureux tournoiement à trois temps, mais cette apparente légèreté est un leurre, tout comme la diversité des trois anniversaires évoqués : leur nature profonde de Todestag fait d’eux l’un des éléments d’une danse macabre. La clôture de la composition en trois parties, renforcée par le renvoi ironique à d’autres rythmes circulaires à trois temps, tels ceux du Volksstück ou du Märchen, reflète l’enfermement inéluctable d’une jeune fille, Marianne, dans le cercle-carcan de l’ordre patriarcal. Marianne échoue à s’inscrire dans la linéarité d’un parcours personnel. Son « envol » avorté compose une ligne brisée, et sa « chute » une spirale descendante dont les anniversaires marquent les paliers, jusqu’à ce qu’elle touche le fond, enterrée vivante dans le mariage.
Anarquismo em tempos de transição política: a defesa da autogestão estudantil e operária (Brasil, 1977-1989)
Authors: Rudy Cleber
Published: March 2023

No final da década de 1970, via o processo de abertura que sinalizava o enfraquecimento da ditadura civil-militar no Brasil, novas proposições políticas ganhariam forma, entre as quais a retomada de projetos de tons anarquistas que canalizavam parte de sua propaganda ideológica em defesa da liberdade e contra os autoritarismos. Por intermédio da criação de uma gama de impressos, a exemplo do jornal O Inimigo do Rei, fundado em 1977, na Bahia, novas perspectivas anarquistas ganhariam fomento, em que a defesa da autogestão – amparada, em grande medida, nas experiências coletivistas realizadas pelos trabalhadores e trabalhadoras durante a Guerra Civil Espanhola (1936-1939) –, se tornava a chave mestra para a organização do movimento estudantil e operário no Brasil. Ademais, na década de 1980, diversas expressões libertárias que mesclavam demandas oriundas da contracultura seriam impulsionadas em diversas regiões do País. Logo, tal cenário de anseios revolucionários, cuja força motriz estava na juventude, delinearia novos percursos para o movimento anarquista brasileiro que, entre suas iniciativas, incluía a tentativa de reconstrução da Confederação Operária Brasileira. Diante disso, valendo-se da imprensa alternativa e libertária, bem como de documentação oficial produzida pelos órgãos de censura e repressão, este artigo almeja apontar algumas reflexões sobre um período menos conhecido da história do movimento anarquista no Brasil, destacando sua produção cultural e a organização de coletivos e encontros libertários em prol da transformação social via socialismo autogestionário.
Identification of Corrosion Mechanisms of Stainless Steel with Metallography Cross Sections
Authors: Geiplova Hana , Vlachova Marketa , Piskova Anna
Published: March 2023

The metallography was used for evaluation of localised form of corrosion of stainless steel tubes of heat exchangers. The heat exchangers were in service for relative short period from few months to 2 years. The service conditions of these heat exchangers were different (temperature, medium, etc.) and caused penetration of tube walls. The metallography cross sections were used to identified the corrosion mechanisms. For all evaluated cases the different mechanisms were found – pitting corrosion, microbiologically induced corrosion, trans-crystalline corrosion cracking, intercrystallite corrosion cracking. Together with diffraction and elementary analysis of corrosion products the metallography evaluation was used for identification of corrosion mechanisms.
Improving Silica Sand Specifications for Making Colorless Glasses by Using Chemical and Physical Methods
Authors: Abdullah Waleed R.
Published: March 2023

This study was carried out to determine the possibility of reducing the iron oxide ratio in silica sand from Ardhumah, an area, (18) km west of Rutba, a city in Al-Anbar Governorate, to obtain sand specifications appropriate for making colorless glasses (not exceeding 0.02 % iron oxide ratio). The reduction process of iron oxide includes three stages; the first stage is magnetic separation to reduce Fe2O3 from 0.092% to 0.040%, the second stage is re-floatation which has reduced Fe2O3 to 0.024%, finally treatment of the sand output from the first and second stage with diluted HCl or H2SO4, this study showed the possibility of obtaining silica sand with a ratio of Fe2O3 up to 0.016%.
Development of Materials for Solid State Hydrogen Storage
Authors: Kušnírová Katarína , Oroszová Lenka , Varcholová Dagmara , Saksl Karel
Published: March 2023

Series of high entropy alloys designed on Hume-Rothery criterion was prepared and the probability of the empirical approach to hydrogen storage materials preparation was investigated. Calculated HEA’s with equimolar compositions were selected from the list of alloys with limited VEC (valence electron concentration), ΔS and ΔH. The phase composition of prepared materials was compared with the prediction model and material characteristics such as chemical composition, and phase composition were studied. In this article material characterization of predicted high-entropy alloys with various prediction parameters values will be presented in terms of empirical prediction methods for solid-state hydrogen storage materials.
Parathyroid adenoma presenting as dysphagia and nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
Authors: Thelikorala S. M. , Kumara S. P. P. , Narampanawa W. M. C.
Published: March 2023

This case describes a patient with a parathyroid adenoma presenting with dysphagia and nephrogenic diabetes insipidus without demonstrating a parathyroid lesion on imaging. The parathyroid adenoma was detected during surgical exploration and excised which resulted in the normalization of calcium and sodium levels and led to symptomatic relief from dysphagia.
Editorial
Authors: Wazeer Zafarullah , Drahaman Akram , Perera M. Bimantha
Published: March 2023

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Anthropometric characteristics and relationship with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer in Greece: A case-control study
Authors: Tzelves Lazaros , Katsimperis Stamatis , Bellos Themistoklis , Berdempes Marinos , Mitsogiannis Iraklis , Papatsoris Athanasios , Deliveliotis Charalampos , Varkarakis Ioannis , Skolarikos Andreas
Published: March 2023

Background: Risk factors like smoking, radiation, chronic infections and exposure to occupational chemicals are strongly associated with occurrence of bladder cancer. Association between increased body weight and bladder cancer has been controversial. The aim of this case-control study is to evaluate association of anthropometric characteristics on bladder cancer incidence in Greek population.
Methods: This case-control study was conducted at a tertiary hospital in Greece with cases being patients with bladder cancer diagnosed within the last 2 years and controls patients admitted to hospital for reason other than cancer and not related to common risk factors related to bladder cancer. Anthropometric characteristics like weight, height, body mass index, waist and hip circumference were measured. Analyses was done with R (Vienna, Austria).

Results: Comparison between groups showed that patients with bladder cancer had higher weight, BMI and waist circumference compared to controls. However, multivariate, binomial logistic regression showed that only age (OR 1.03, 95% CI: 1-1.05, p = 0.02), no use of smoke (OR 0.12, 95% CI: 0.07-0.23, p < 0.001) and occupation related to bladder cancer (OR 7.45, 95% CI: 2.53-27.93, p < 0.001) significantly predicted the incidence of bladder cancer.
Conclusions: Bladder cancer incidence is strongly linked with specific risk factors such as smoking, occupation with exposure to chemicals and smoke, increasing age, radiation and chronic infections. Several studies have shown a weak association between anthropometric characteristics and bladder cancer, although most studies in European populations did not confirm these findings. Similarly in our case-control study in a Greek population, we found potential relationship between increased weight/BMI and waist circumference with bladder cancer, but the association disappeared in multivariate analysis.
Aniarti, quale programma per il 2023-2025
Authors: ANIARTI Direttivo
Published: March 2023

Il Comitato Direttivo appena insediato si appresta a lavorare per il triennio 2023-2025, mantenendo una certa continuità  con il percorso tracciato nell'ultimo periodo.
Valutazione della superfice corporea ustionata (TBSA) e la rianimazione con fluidi in ambito extraospedaliero: una revisione narrativa della letteratura
Authors: Righi Lorenza , Pitiddu Giada , Trapassi Stefano
Published: March 2023

La stima accurata delle dimensioni della ustione è di fondamentale importanza in ambito extraospedaliero, per calcolare il fabbisogno di fluidi da infondere e per evitare le complicanze migliorando gli esiti clinici sui pazienti. La rianimazione con i fluidi è uno degli interventi prioritari nella gestione precoce dei pazienti con ustioni estese e, in letteratura, sono presenti diverse formule per determinare il fabbisogno di liquidi che tengono anche conto della percentuale della superfice corporea totale ustionata (TBSA).
Braiding groups of automorphisms and almost-automorphisms of trees
Authors: Skipper Rachel , Zaremsky Matthew C. B.
Published: March 2023

We introduce “braided” versions of self-similar groups and Röver–Nekrashevych groups, and study their finiteness properties. This generalizes work of Aroca and Cumplido, and the first author and Wu, who considered the case when the self-similar groups are what we call “self-identical.” In particular, we use a braided version of the Grigorchuk group to construct a new group called the “braided Röver group,” which we prove is of type
$\operatorname {\mathrm {F}}_\infty $
. Our techniques involve using so-called d-ary cloning systems to construct the groups, and analyzing certain complexes of embedded disks in a surface to understand their finiteness properties.
Concordance of spatial graphs
Authors: Lappo Egor
Published: March 2023

We define smooth notions of concordance and sliceness for spatial graphs. We prove that sliceness of a spatial graph is equivalent to a condition on a set of linking numbers together with sliceness of a link associated with the graph. This generalizes the result of Taniyama for
$\theta $
-curves.
Lower Limb Modeling and Side Impact Injury Analysis of Pedestrians
with Different Percentiles
Authors: Chen Xinzhe , Chen Jiqing , Lan FengChong , Cheng Renjie
Published: March 2023

To solve the problems of ethnic size difference and model simplification in
existing research, three kinds of lower limb finite element models of adult male
with percentile 5, 50 and 95 were established based on the size characteristics
of Chinese human body.The bionic reliability of the models was verified
according to three different lower limb biomechanical experiments. Through the
simulation analysis of pedestrian lower limb with different percentiles in side
impact, it was found that in the pedestrian low-speed side impact accident, the
lower percentile human body has a higher risk of lower limb injury,especially
the injury of knee joint. The soft foam structure can play a better cushioning
and energy absorption role in the impact process. The response parameters
decrease with the decrease of percentile.In addition,the soft foam can
significantly reduce the risk of lower limb injuries when impacting the lower
limbs laterally at low speed.
Contribution to the knowledge of spatial distribution of Croatian orchids, results of fieldwork 2014-2019
Authors: Verhart Frank
Published: March 2023

The results of six seasons of personal field observations of species belonging to the family of Orchidaceae are compared with existing data in the Flora Croatica Database. Of 80 observed taxa, 20 were found within the borders of a sheet of the 1:100.000 topographical maps from which they were not yet logged in the FCD (“new” sheets). Among remarkable findings are those of Ophrys garganica and Ophrys lutea subsp. lutea which belong to the rarest orchid taxa in Croatia. Neotinea maculata was discovered in North Dalmatia and for the first time Orchis pauciflora could be logged in FCD for Velebit Nature Park. Likewise, Cephalanthera damasonium and Neotinea ustulata were newly included in the database for Pelješac Peninsula, while Anacamptis papilionacea was found for the first time on the island of Brač.
The spread of critically
endangered Anthemis tomentosa L. (Asteraceae) in southern Istria
Authors: Vuković Nina , Alegro Antun , Koletić Nikola , Rimac Anja , Brana Slavko , Šegota Vedran
Published: March 2023

Croatian records of the critically endangered Anthemis tomentosa are very scarce. One population was known, from southernmost Istria, within the Significant Landscape Lower Kamenjak and Medulin Archipelago. First records from the 19th century were regarded as dubious, but the species was finally confirmed on Rt Franina (surroundings of Premantura) in the end of 90’ties. During our visits to southern Istria, we found four new localities of this species. The largest population was found in the area of Marlera (surroundings of Ližnjan), where A. tomentosa occurs along a four km long coastline. The species commonly occurs at the fringe between the coastal rock vegetation and calcareous grasslands, where the influence of salt spray is high. Observations have shown that A. tomentosa is threatened by anthropogenic influences and the population is spreading on Rt Franina since these influences have been reduced.
Evaluation of the triglyceride glucose index as a marker of insulin resistance in adults with isolated impaired glucose metabolism
Authors: KIRTIL Gül , ALPDEMİR Medine , ALPDEMİR Mehmet Fatih , ŞENEŞ Mehmet
Published: March 2023

Background: The triglyceride to glucose index (TyG) has been proposed as a reliable and simple alternative for the evaluation of insulin resistance (IR). By analyzing long-term laboratory data, we aim to evaluate the relationship between the TyG index and HOMA-IR in the Turkish adult population with isolated IFG, which is a major risk factor for T2DM. Furthermore, it is also to determine the cut off value of the TyG index in our population to estimate the IR.

Materials-methods: In this study, the data collected from medical records of the total of 440 adults with IFG and control subjects, were evaluated retrospectively. Fasting glucose, lipid panel and insulin levels were analyzed with commercially reagents. (Roche Cobas C701, Roche Diagnostic, Germany). High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) method was used for HbA1C (Lifotronic H9, Lifotrophic Technology, Shenzhen, China). TyG, HOMA-IR, and TG/HDL-C were calculated. IR was defined as HOMA-IR >2.5.

Results: A total of 440 patients, 230 of whom were controls and 210 of whom had IFG, were included in our study. The average age of the subjects was 42.5 ±12.0 years for the control and 44.7 ± 10.7 years for IFG. Glucose, total cholesterol, TG, LDL-C, insulin, HbA1C, TG/HDL-C, HOMA-IR, and TyG index were found to be significantly higher in the IFG patient group (p
Time Series Analysis of Nigeria External (Foreign) Reserves
Authors: Adejumo Taiwo Joel , Okegbade Ayobami Ibukun , Idowu Janet Iyabo , Oladapo Olasunkanmi James , Oladejo Olanrewaju O.
Published: March 2023

Economy of a country can absorb shock and as well boost confidence through external reserves. Hence, external reserves play an important role to the extent that it helps in stabilizing the country’s economy. This study focuses on modeling the Nigeria external reserves using time series technique. 30-year data were extracted from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) bulletin from 1990 – 2019. Some economic tools used to diagonize the data are Augmented Dickey Fuller (ADF) test, unit root tests Kwaitkowshi – philips – Schmiot – Shin test in order to ascertain the stationary of the data. Meanwhile, Auto Regression Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) model was used as model for prediction whereby Akaike Information Criterion (AIC) and Hannan-Quinn Information Criterion (HQIC) were used as model diagnostic checking. At original level, the data showed an upward trend and found out to be non-stationary. When further examined using the diagnostic economic tools, at first difference the data were found to maintain a state of equilibrium. Also, model diagnostic checking revealed that ARIMA (2,1,7) was found to be the appropriate optimal model and thereby used for forecast for the next five years. Hence, the forecasted values revealed that the Nigeria external reserves will continue to increase steadily. Consequently, government should put in place legal policies that will enhance, increase accumulation and proper management of external reserves.
Isolation and Characterisation of High Grade Nanosilicon from Coastal Landform in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria.
Authors: Oluyamo S. S , Famutimi Olalekan  Femi , Olasoji M. O.
Published: March 2023

The application of silicon and silicon based materials in industries and optoelectronic devices cannot be over emphasized due to their unique properties. The availability of high grade silicon has been subject of interest for manufacturers and industrialist as the material has from discovery been very much insufficient to cater for the numerous demands for different uses and utilization. Numerous efforts have been put together to adapt the properties of silicon through the manufacture and fabrication of semiconductor compounds to replace silicon in functionality. Notwithstanding, the quest for more silicon in the environment is yet unabated. This research centers on the isolation and characterisation of high grade nanosilicon from coastal landform in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria due to the attractive nature of the landforms in terms of colour and texture. Sand from the selected study area were categorised into different forms according to their colour and silicon isolated using the magnesiothermic reduction while the nanosilicon was obtained using an appropriate ball milling process. The morphology of nanosilicon from Zion, Micheal-Ugbonla, and Oluwa Glass coastal landforms shows an agglomeration of particles with irregular shapes having average particle sizes of 58.98 nm, 77.82 nm, and 37.27 nm, respectively. The XRD spectra of the nanosilicon showed sharp, distinct peaks that indicate crystallinity of the samples. The percentages of nanosilicon value obtained ranges from 65.23%-80.30% and considered high enough to find specific useful industrial applications in lithium ion batteries, biomedical devices, opto electronic device utilization and computer industries.
Cultura organizacional y control interno en el sector construcción. Caso de estudio de una empresa peruana
Authors: Horna García Melina Anabel , Carbajal Aguilar Diana Soledad , Junior Cerna Marco Antonio , Olaya Reyes Mario Roberto , Soto Abanto Segundo Eloy
Published: March 2023

La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo determinar la relación entre la cultura organizacional y el control interno de la empresa constructora e inmobiliaria de la ciudad de Trujillo, la investigación fue de enfoque cuantitativo, de tipo aplicada, con diseño no experimental, de corte transversal y alcance correlacional, aplicado a una muestra de 17 colaboradores administrativos haciendo uso de las técnicas de encuesta y entrevista semiestructurada. La investigación tuvo como resultados que entre las variables cultura organizacional y el control interno hay una relación positiva (rho = 0.620) y significativa (p = 0.008). Por último, se llegó a la conclusión de que existe una relación significativa y positiva entre la cultura organizacional y el control interno por lo que la organización debe enfatizarse en mejorar la cultura organizacional creando valores compartidos en los colaboradores para que de esta manera se evidencie mejores resultados en el control interno para el logro de los objetivos institucionales.
THE PROJECT-BASED LEARNING APPROACH IN TEACHING ЕNGLISH AT THE TERTIARY LEVEL OF EDUCATION: CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE
Authors:   University of Priština in Kosovska Mitrovica, Faculty of Philosophy, Zečević Snežana М.
Published: March 2023

Project-based learning has become an inevitable part of teaching English since it is regarded as a contemporary educational concept that enables the purposeful use of language. The main aim of the paper was to investigate the effectiveness of the use of this approach for improv- ing the English language, which was done in the following ways: 1) by assessing the test results concerning language systems (vocabulary and grammar) and skills (reading, listening, speaking, writing), before and after the use of the project-based learning approach, and 2) by map- ping students’ attitudes concerning the usefulness of this approach for improving language systems (vocabulary and grammar) and skills (reading, listening, speaking, writing). The quantitative research was conducted on a sample comprising 30 first-year students at the Depart- ment of English Language and Literature at the Faculty of Philoso- phy in Kosovska Mitrovica. The data were gathered by means of the upper-intermediate English tests and a designed questionnaire. They were analysed by applying adequate procedures for statistical data analysis of the SPSS 20.0 program. The results indicate the successful use of project work for improving the English language. In this respect, they provide the basis on which to justify its relevance.
ZAHARIJA ORFELIN E IL CANTINIERE SERBO
Authors:   Università degli Studi di Napoli „L’Orientale“ Dipartimento di Studi Letterari, Linguistici e Comparati, Morabito Rosanna
Published: March 2023

Orfelin's Iskusni podrumar (1783) is the first Serbian book about wine culture and techniques of beverages production and preservation. First great laic intellectual of Serbian 1700s, Orfelin first declared the necessity to write in the spoken language, in order to contribute to people cul- tural elevation; nevertheless, in his works, various linguistic elements (“Languages“ or “Styles“) are evidenced: Russian Church Slavonic, Slavonicised Literary Russian, Serbian vernacular. Due to the mixture of various elements in several of his works, he is often considered the creator of the so-called Slavenosrpski, a sort of hybrid language evaluated in different ways by scholars. Also in Podrumar, contrary to the indication on the frontispiece that it was written in Serbian, it proved to be mostly a mixed language, close to Russian Church Slavonic on the one hand and very close to vernacular, on the other. Furtehrmore, in those parts aimed at providing practical instructions, in which vernacular prevails as well, there are Russian Church Slavonicisms and Russian elements. However, this mixture of linguistic elements must not be attributed to the author's inability to write in pure vernacular. In fact, the only existing linguistic literary model in the Serbian culture of the time was Church Slavonic in its XVIII-century Russian form, artic- ulated in linguistic levels and increasingly oriented towards a spoken language in new literary genres far from ecclesiastical use. So, Orfelin's Slavenosrpski appears as a set of stylistic levels based on Church Slavonic and open to commissions with vernacular at every linguistic level, a way of writing that, even if it marks the beginning of system evolution towards the creation of a modern literary language, still remains anchored to tradition.
A ação da acupuntura como coadjuvante no tratamento da dor pós-parto
Authors: Apolonio João Marcelo Oliveira , Silva Millena Carla de Albuquerque , Soares Gualberto de Abreu , Sousa Bruna Lorena Soares Cavalcante , Da Silva Filho Osmar Ferreira , De Carvalho Marle Araújo Luz , De Carvalho Saulo Araújo
Published: March 2023

A dor é definida como uma experiência sensorial e emocional desagradável associada com um dano tecidual real ou potencial, ou descrita nos termos deste dano. O pós-parto é considerado como particularmente doloroso por muitas mulheres. Busca-se cada vez mais a melhor solução para se tratar essa dor, e a acupuntura ajuda na melhoria de diversas dores, assim como melhora a qualidade de vida. Trata-se de um estudo experimental e quantitativo, com o objetivo de avaliar o efeito da acupuntura na analgesia do pós-parto cesárea. Os resultados mostraram que tanto no grupo controle, quanto no grupo experimental, houve diminuição da dor, porém no grupo experimental o processo de redução álgica foi mais acelerado (6,83 para 3,58 no grupo controle e 6,33 para 0,58 no grupo experimental, segundo EVA). Pode-se concluir que após o procedimento de acupuntura em pacientes submetidos ao pós-operatório imediato de cirurgia cesárea houve uma melhora expressiva da dor em relação aos pacientes do grupo controle.
Impacts of Climate Change and Population Growth on Food Security in Nigeria
Authors: AROYEHUN Adeyinka
Published: March 2023

Food production in Nigeria has not matched with the rate of population growth leading to reduction of national food independence and self-reliance. As a result, Nigeria is facing serious food insecurity. Therefore, this research examined the impacts of climate change and population growth on food security in Nigeria. Annual time-series of food security (proxy of food production index), annual rainfall, annual temperature, population growth rate, urban population rate and agricultural land used from 1980 to 2019 were used. The research used Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) unit root test, Vector Autoregressive (VAR) model, Johansen Cointegration test and Vector Error Correlation Models (VECM) were used to analyze the data. ADF unit root test result shows that all variables were completely stationary at the first different orders I(1) at both at intercept and intercept with trend at level of significance of 1%. Three (3) lags were conclusively selects as the optimum lag in the VAR model. The result of the estimation indicates that the Johansen cointegration shows an existence of long-run relationship among the variables used in the study. The result of the VECM estimation shows that rainfall, temperatures, population growth rate and agricultural land used were negatively significantly related to food security at various levels of significance (1%, 5% and 10%). At the long-run all the variables were adversely related to food security in Nigeria. The coefficient of multiple determinations (R2) indicates about 91%, the adjusted R2 of 0.86 was obtained and Durbin-Watson of 2.1 was obtained which implies that the tools were good fit to estimates the data. Decomposition of variance shows dwindling in food security. The research therefore recommends public enlightenment campaign on birth control; and appropriate climate change adaptation methods should be adopted to enhance food security in Nigeria among others.
Information System Management and Zimbabwe Manufacturing Firms Performance. A Structural Equation Modeling Analysis
Authors:   Department of Finance, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Research, and Innovation, the Catholic University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe, Mataruka Leo T. , Muzurura Joe ,   Department of Economics, Faculty of Commerce, Midlands State University, Gweru, Zimbabwe, Mkumbuzi Walter P. ,   Faculty of Graduate Studies, Research and Innovation, the Catholic University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
Published: March 2023

There has been extensive research on how information communication technology (ICTM) management competencies might increase operational effectiveness. This study examined the impact of management ICT on the internal operations of a business, blending resource-based view (RBV) and dynamic capabilities theory (DCT) perspectives. The analyses in the study cover ICT support for management decision-making abilities on Harare's manufacturing operational firms' performance (OPF). Sustainable competitive advantage (SCA) is a mediator in the research model to enhance the firm's performance—data from 201 managers employed by the manufacturing firm informed the findings. The research hypotheses were tested using structural equation modelling (SEM) that was analysed using SPSS version 24 and AMOS version 21. The results reveal that investment in ICT should be linked to firms' core competencies to maximise firms' value. The results also indicate that effective management of ICT significantly impacts business performance by helping firms achieve sustainable competitive advantage. The study contributes to the literature by combining the RBV and DCT perspectives to explore the impact of ICT competencies on manufacturing firms' performance. The paper recommends that manufacturing firms in Zimbabwe invest more in information communication technology to compete effectively in global markets.
Pharmacognostic Studies and Biological Activities of Limonia Acidissima
Authors:   Department of Biotechnology, University of Davangere, Davanagere Dist., Gopinath SM , Sinchana Sinchana ,   Department of Biotechnology, University of Davangere, Davanagere Dist., G Anupama ,   Department of Biotechnology, University of Davangere, Davanagere Dist., Shravani Shravani ,   Department of Biotechnology, University of Davangere, Davanagere Dist., Megeri Tejaswini ,   Vriksha Vijnan Private Limited, 31/2, SSB Complex, Beside Police station Subramanyapura, Bengaluru-560061, Danapur Vijay ,   Vriksha Vijnan Private Limited, 31/2, SSB Complex, Beside Police station Subramanyapura, Bengaluru-560061
Published: March 2023

Plants are an important source of medicines and play a vital role in achieving the WHO’s goal of universal well-being. People are becoming aware of the medicinal value of natural needs. Among, many medicinal plants, Limonia acidissima L. which belong to Rutaceae family, emerged out to be one of the most valuable plants owing multiple medicinal properties. Wood apple or Limonia acidissima L. contains 15% citric acid, potassium, calcium and iron salt. The seed and pulp contain fats and protein. The present work was undertaken to lay down the physio-chemical evaluation, phytochemicals and biological parameters. Later the pulp powder of wood apple was extracted with and antidiabetic activity,where later two activities were performed by bioautography ethanol by Soxhlet method. The preliminary phytochemicals analysis revealed presence of all tested compounds like Alkaloids, Tannins, Phenolic compounds, Saponins, Steroids and flavonoids. When HPTLC was performed, plates were observed under UV Light and it gave characteristic banding pattern which is unique to Limonia acidissima L. The ethanolic extract of Limonia acidissima L. showed a good antibacterial, antioxidant method.
The Study of Economic Growth of Belize
Authors:   Ming Chuan University, Taiwan, Chiang HuiChen , Liao YuLu ,   Ming Chuan University, Taiwan, McBride Alroy Linford ,   Ming Chuan University, Taiwan
Published: March 2023

The objective of this research is to conduct an empirical analysis of the relationship between Economic Growth and Domestic Commercial Lending in Belize. This research is guided along the supply leading and demand following paradigms. Economic growth in this study is measured by annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) which is employed as the dependent variable. The financial development variables applied are: Commercial Credit to Belize’s Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sectors, Domestic Commercial Credit to the Private and Public Sectors and Interest Rates (lending). These are employed as the independent variables. The results of this research found that (i) Commercial lending in general has a positive effect on overall economic growth, particularly in the secondary and tertiary sectors (ii) Domestic Commercial Credit to the Private Sector has a positive relation on economic growth (iii) Domestic Credit to the Public Sector does not positively affect economic growth (iv) Increase in Lending Rates has not deterred consumer borrowing and furthermore, economic growth. This research is trying to understand possible factors promoting sustainable Economic Growth of Belize.
Computing Actors Roles into CSR Programs of Agriculture and Economic Development; An Evidence from Tribal Community of Teluk Bintuni Regency, West Papua
Authors:   Postgraduate of Environmental Department. Papua University. Manokwari. Papua Barat, Dudung Daniel , Abbas Barahima ,   Department of Agriculture. Agriculture Faculty. Papua University. Manokwari. Papua Barat, Tjoli Ihwan ,   Department of Agriculture. Agriculture Faculty. Papua University. Manokwari. Papua Barat, Martanto Eko ,   Department of Animal Science, Animal Science Faculty. Papua University. Manokwari. Papua Barat, Widayati Trisiwi Wahyu ,   Department of Animal Science, Animal Science Faculty. Papua University. Manokwari. Papua Barat, Supriyantono Andoyo ,   Department of Animal Science, Animal Science Faculty. Papua University. Manokwari. Papua Barat, Iyai Deny Anjelus ,   Department of Animal Science, Animal Science Faculty. Papua University. Manokwari. Papua Barat, Bawole Roni ,   Department of Marine Science. Faculty of Fishery &Marine Science. Papua University. Manokwari. Papua Barat
Published: March 2023

The program of Corporate Social Responsibility is the key programs and project delivered and responsible for private sector as a source of economic empowerment and social cares. However, this sector has many involved interest and interlinked actors. Inventory all resources and roles played by actors are utmost important. The objective of this research was to clearly and precisely map actors in CSR sectors for agriculture and economic development. As much as 27 institutions interviewed and asked the roles and resources of individuals working inside organizations formally and informally. Parameters collected were shapes of organizations, status of law, organization types, roles of stakeholders, effect, importance, turn-back effect. We collected data of resources sharing, duration of periods, continuity of resources, and power of resources. Data gathered related to intervention, which could play by organization per se, i.e. policy, financial, space, time, access, satisfaction, knowledge, skills, and power. Data were stored in Microsoft excel worksheet and export to Social Network Visualizer software version 2.5.. Identified key and strategic stakeholder in CSR determined by its power and interest. We found nine negative correlation relationships amongst actors. There are also 18 positive correlation relationship amongst actors. We identified 7th layers based on the rules of power centrality (PC). Quadrant 1 consisted of one actor, seven actors (quadrant 2), 10 actors (quadrant 3), and nine actors (quadrant 4). Actors shall move from quadrant 4 to quadrant 2, as well as actors in quadrant 1 and quadrant 3. Delivery of CSR will move on and run forward to achieve its final goals, i.e., community development for prosperity living.
Viscoelastic or Viscoplastic Glucose Theory (VGT #47): Using Viscoplasticity/Viscoplasticity to Explore the Inter-Relationships on Cancer Risk % Versus Sensor Measured Fasting Plasma Glucose and Body Weight Based on Eleven Collected Annual Data Over A 10+ Year Period From 1/1/2012 to 3/20/2022 using the GHMethod: Math-Physical Medicine (No. 632)
Authors:   eclaireMD Foundation, USA, Hsu Gerald C.
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this research article is to explore a possible link between cancer risk probability percentage (Cancer %) and body weight (BW) in the early morning. Body weight is very easy to measure by standing on a weight scale. Weight in the early morning is highly correlated with fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measured in the early morning or averaged glucose during sleeping hours. FPG also serves as the baseline of postprandial plasma glucose (PPG) and contributes around 25% to 29% of daily average glucose (eAG). Daily average glucose levels or quarterly HbA1C values (average eAG during the past 90-115 days) determine the severity of diabetes disease. Finally, diabetes is one of the major influential chronic diseases for developing many kinds of diseases and complications, including cancers. From the author’s mathematical view, in this biomedical field, an output biomarker sometimes turns into an input biomarker of a third biomarker. Therefore, many biomedical problems can be described as a scenario of the matrix with “m by n by p” dimensions.
Migrations of individually identified humpback whales between the Antarctic Peninsula and South America
Authors: Stevick Peter T. , Aguayo Anelio , Allen Judith , Avila Isabel C. , Capella Juan , Castro Cristina , Chater Kim , Rosa Luciano Dalla , Engel Marcia H. , Felix Fernando , Florez-Gonzalez Lilian , Freitas Ana , Haase Ben , Llano Martha , Lodi Liliane , Munoz Edwin , Olavarria Carlos , Secchi Eduardo , Scheidat Meike , Siciliano Salvatore
Published: March 2023

Considerable uncertainty exists regarding the migratory destinations of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) from the Antarctic Peninsula region and the breeding grounds off the coasts of South America. Evidence is presented on the migratory patterns of Antarctic humpback whales based upon movements of individuals identified by natural markings as part of a large-scale international collaboration. Recapture rates were compared between animals from the low latitude breeding and calving areas along the northeastern (n=288) and northwestern (n=325) margins of South America with those identified in the high-latitude feeding areas in the region of the Antarctic Peninsula (n=535). The number of individuals re-sighted in the Antarctic Peninsula differed dramatically between eastern and western South America (c2=40.98, p=1.5 3 10–10). No individuals from Brazil were re-sighted in either the Antarctic Peninsula or off western South America. In contrast, 43 individuals from western South America were identified off the Antarctic Peninsula. These findings suggest that the northwest coast of South America represents an important breeding ground destination for at least some of the humpback whales that feed near the Antarctic Peninsula, but provide no support for movement between the Antarctic Peninsula and the east coast of South America.
An examination of assessment models for the eastern North Pacific gray whale based on inertial dynamics
Authors: Punt Andre E. , Allison Cherry , Fay Gavin
Published: March 2023

Bayesian assessments of the eastern North Pacific stock of gray whales are conducted using the standard BALEEN II model and the inertia model developed by Witting (2000; 2001; 2003). The analyses confirm the increase in gray whale population size since 1968, but indicate that catches up to 256 animals per annum will lead to population decline if the inertia model is correct. However, analyses based on the standard BALEEN II model with a starting year of 1930 or 1968 fit the calf count data better than the inertia model, and indicate a population at its (current) equilibrium level and that the current catches are sustainable. The results of both the BALEEN II model and the inertia model are sensitive to the choice of the functional form used to represent density-dependence and those of the inertia model to the starting year for the analyses.
Behaviour and physiological effects of transmitter attachments on a captive harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena)
Authors: Geertsen B. M. , Teilmann J. , Kastelein R. A. , Vlemmix H. N. J. , Miller L. A.
Published: March 2023

A captive harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) was monitored for 80 consecutive days, 10 days before attachment of a satellite dive recorder and a VHF-radio tag, 30 days during attachment and 40 days after removal of the transmitters. Dive data recorded by the satellite transmitter was collected during the attachment. Daily food intake was measured and each week the porpoise was taken out of the water for a physical examination. Behavioural observations logged on the handheld computer showed an immediate effect of the tagging in time spent resting at the surface (logging), which was four to six times higher on the day of attachment. Digital video recordings showed a significant increase in the mean duration of rolls at the surface immediately after attachment. The mean duration of dives was shorter before attachment than both after the tagging and after removal of the transmitters. Furthermore the frequency of surfacings farthest away from where the porpoise was taken out of the pool for tagging, was highest the first five days following the tagging. Dive data from the satellite tag showed a semidiurnal diving pattern, with increased mean dive depth in the first 24 hours after attachment. The heart rate was fairly constant during the tagging, but the mean heart rate increased significantly from 161 beats per minute (bpm) to 180 bpm after the first hole in the dorsal fin was made. The body weight of the porpoise increased up to the time of tagging (16 May 2000), after which it decreased until six days prior to release (28 July 2000); this was probably due to the seasonal trend in blubber thickness of harbour porpoises rather than an effect from the tagging. After one month of attachment, a reaction occurred around the frontal pinhole and the transmitters were removed. This reaction was probably due to drag from two tags and seaweed attached to the tags during the last part of the attachment period. After the tags were removed epithelia closed the pinholes after two days.
A note on improving the mechanism of pinger attachment for the Danish North Sea gillnet fishery
Authors: Larsen Finn
Published: March 2023

This paper describes development of a better mechanism for the attachment of pingers to fishing gear, aimed particularly at the Danish bottom-set gillnet fishery. In a cooperative effort involving gillnet fishermen, the fishermen’s organisations and researchers, modifications to the physical shape of a pinger and its attachment to the gear were developed, taking into consideration the acoustic functioning of the pinger, battery life, robustness to operational rigours, weight, volume, buoyancy, environmental effects, cost and handling. The suggested attachment (THOR-1) has a number of important advantages in this fishery compared to the more common head rope attachment. THOR1 was tested for ease of handling on board a gillnet vessel and found to perform very well, with minimal interference with normal fishing operations. The main disadvantage of THOR-1 is the need for an effective range of around 200m.