bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Status of Using Blended Learning in Teaching the English Language at the Primary Stage from Teachers’ Point of View: واقع استخدام التعلم المدمج في تدريس اللغة الإنجليزية في المرحلة الأساسية من وجهة نظر المعلمين في مدارس محافظة البلقاء
Authors: Rania Ratib Samawi Rania Ratib Samawi
Published: October 2021

The present study aimed to identify the degree of using blended learning in the teaching English language at the primary stage from teachers’ point of view. The researcher followed the analytical descriptive approach, which is compatible with the variables and objective of the study. The questionnaire was used as a tool to collect information after making sure of its validity and reliability. The sample was selected using random sampling method. The number of the sample was (109) male and female teachers. The results of the study showed that the degree of using blended learning in teaching English at the primary stage from the teachers' point of view was "moderate" and the average of the use of reality as a whole was (3.14). The obstacles facing English language teachers of Ain Al-Basha schools regarding using blended learning in teaching English are mostly represented in the lack of training courses related to blended learning.
PREDISOPSING FACTORS; MANAGMENT AND OUTCOMES OF NECROTIZING FASCITIS Among patients who admitted to surgical ward at Al-Thawra hospital; January 2020 to January 2021
Authors: Yasser Abdurabo Obadiel, Mohammed Hamood Alyan Yasser Abdurabo Obadiel, Mohammed Hamood Alyan
Published: October 2021

Background: Necrotizing fasciitis is a serious infection of skin and soft tissues that rapidly progresses along the deep fascia. It’s a fatal infection with high mortality if treatment delayed. Early diagnosis, surgical debridement and broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy are the optimal treatments to reduce the mortality. Objective: The aims were to identify risk factors for Necrotizing fasciitis and to describe the outcome of management. Methods: A prospective descriptive study was conduted at AL-THAWRA HOSIPTAL located in Sana’a, Yemen. All medical records of patients with confirmed NF who admitted to surgical department between January 2020 and January 2021 were reviewed. Results: The study enrolled 54 patients diagnosed with Necrotizing fasciitis. Male patients were 43 patients (79.6%) and female patients were 11 patients (20.3%). The age rang was 9 – 75 years old and the peak age incidence was at 46–60 years (33.3%). The incidence of NF increases with aging, male gander (79.6%), in comorbid patients (64.9%) especially DM (37%). The etiologies of NF were trauma in (16.6%) and perianal abscess in (14.8%), but (27.7%) of NF patients hadn’t specific cause. The defected wound was treated by skin graft in (32.5%) and primary closure in (27.5%). The mortality rate was (27.7% n=15); (60%) of them died on first 5 days. Septic shock was the reason of death in (73.2%). The higher mortality rate was seen at male gander (66.6%), age group > 60 years (46.6%), in patients who presented in shocked state (73.3%) and in comorbid patients (73.3%). Conclusion: Necrotizing fasciitis represents a life threatening condition with challenges in diagnosis. Incidence and mortality of NF are common in male gander, an elderly patient, or in who suffers of comorbidities; especially DM.
Central Corneal Thickness of Syrian Population in Relation to Different Parameters
Authors: Noura Jamal Nasser Alloush, Yusuf Suleiman, Kahtan Jalloul Noura Jamal Nasser Alloush, Yusuf Suleiman, Kahtan Jalloul
Published: October 2021

Objectives: The aim of this study is to determine the mean Central Corneal Thickness (CCT) among a normal Syrian population and to correlate between Central Corneal Thickness and age, gender and axial length. Methods: This study was carried out at Tishreen University Hospital in Latakia. A total of 516 eyes from 258 individuals with an age range from 18 to 56 years were studied. Central Corneal Thickness was measured using corneal topography (SIRIUS). Axial length was measured using contact ultrasound A-scan (AVISO). Results: The mean CCT was 546.7±31.2 µm with a range from 456 to 643 µm. CCT was not affected by gender. CCT significantly negatively correlated with age (p=0.001). There was no statistically significant correlation between CCT and axial length (p=0.6). Conclusions: CCT varies according to race. Among a Syrian population, CCT significantly decreased with age.
Epistemic and ethical considerations in the direct-to-consumer health and ancestry genetic testing process
Authors: Huerne Katherine
Published: October 2021

Background: Direct-to-consumer genetic testing (DTC-GT) is a popular and fast-growing field within the healthcare industry. Consumers often pursue DTC-GT without a clear understanding of its epistemic and medical limitations. This report will present the current state of DTC-GT technology, and highlight the ethical, legal and social issues of DTC-GT.
Methods: Quantitative methods such as systematic reviews were used to evaluate the field of DTC-GT. Experimental data was taken from randomized control trials and case studies of 23andMe. Qualitative methods such as newspaper articles and surveys were also used. Relevant policies and regulatory information were analyzed in the context of 23andMe. Broader ethical issues are analyzed from the social disability model and feminist ethics frameworks.
Results: Several aspects of direct-to-consumer genetic testing are outlined: (i) regulatory and legal distinctions of DTC-GT that separate its use from conventional genetic testing, (ii) epistemic issues of the genetic testing process within the direct-to-consumer context, and (iii) ethical considerations of DTC-GT in regard to genetic health and genetic ancestry.
Conclusion: This report does not take a position for or against the use of DTC-GT; rather, it highlights the key ethical issues often missed in the DTC-GT process. There is no perfect method for understanding genetic health and race. DTC-GT offer consumers the ease and power of taking genetic data ‘in their own hands’, at the cost of exacerbating geneticization and race essentialism. Until further work is done to address the epistemic, regulatory and legal issues, ethical implications of DTC-GT usage will continue to exist.
SUSTAINING PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING AMONGST MARRIED CAREER WOMEN: PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS, SOCIAL SUPPORT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND FAMILY CONFLICT RESOLUTION AS INFLUENCERS
Authors:   Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management, College of Business & Economics, University of Johannesburg, South Africa, Adekanmbi Foluso Philip , Adegoke Steve Olusegun ,   Department of Psychology, Faculty of the Social Sciences, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Ukpere Wilfred Isioma ,   Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management, College of Business & Economics, University of Johannesburg, South Africa, Kelvin-Iloafu Lovlyn Ekeowa ,   Department of Management, Faculty of Business Administration University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus
Published: October 2021

The current paper examines the influencing factors in sustaining psychological wellbeing amongst married career women in Ibadan, Nigeria. Hence, this paper proposes increasing and sustaining psychological wellbeing amongst married career women in Ibadan, Nigeria. The paper espoused a quantitative research approach based on a survey research design. The results showed that psychological distress, social support, domestic violence, and family conflict resolution significantly jointly and independently influence psychological wellbeing among married career women in Ibadan, Nigeria. The results show that family conflict resolution is a noteworthy moderator of the negative influence of psychological distress and domestic violence in sustaining psychological wellbeing amongst married career women in Ibadan, Nigeria. Besides, the outcomes indicate that religion significantly influences psychological wellbeing amongst married career women in Ibadan, Nigeria. Therefore, developmental psychologists, organizational managers, human resources practitioners, counselors, and religious organizations should encourage reducing psychological distress by increasing social support, reducing domestic violence, and achieving consistent conflict resolution within families. This step will sustain psychological wellbeing amongst married career women in Nigeria. Thus, this paper has recognized psychological distress, social support, domestic violence, family conflict resolution, and demographic factors (for instance, religion) as significant influencers in sustaining psychological wellbeing amongst married career women in Ibadan, Nigeria.
The Landing Error Scoring System (LESS) and Lower Limb Power Profiles in Elite Rugby Union Players
Authors: Rowell Stephen , Relph Nicola
Published: October 2021

Background

The Landing Error Scoring System (LESS) is a clinical test that assesses landing biomechanics during a drop-jump task. Performance measures such as jump height, power, contact time and reactive strength index are used commonly in athletic populations. Comparing results from the LESS against these performance measures has not been reported in elite rugby union.

Purpose

To report i.) normative LESS scores for elite rugby union players ii.) correlations between LESS scores and performance measures and iii.) differences in performance measures between LESS scoring groups. A secondary purpose was to report the intra- and inter-rater reliability of the LESS test when used in elite rugby union players.

Study Design

Cross-sectional design.

Methods

Thirty-six male, elite rugby union players participated. Each participant completed three trials of the LESS and performance measures were recorded concurrently using the OptojumpTM. LESS trials were scored independently by the authors. Statistical analyses were used to confirm reliability, data normality, and between group differences (p<0.05).

Results

The LESS test is a reliable testing tool in elite rugby union players (excellent intra- (ICC=0.96) and inter-rater (ICC=0.94) reliability). One player demonstrated an excellent LESS score, six players had good scores, eight players moderate scores and the majority of the group, 21 players, scored poorly. LESS scores were correlated to contact time (r = -0.461, p = 0.005) only. Participants with moderate to poor LESS scores (a score ≤5) produced greater power (p=0.036, η2 = 0.139), contact time (p=0.002, η2 = 0.268) and reactive strength index (p=0.016, η2 = 0.180). There were no differences in jump height (p=0.842) between players scoring excellent to good and moderate to poor.

Conclusion

The results of the current study demonstrate excellent intra- and inter-rater reliability for the LESS, supporting its use as a clinical assessment tool in elite rugby union players. The majority of players presented with moderate to poor LESS scores, indicating an area of concern in this population. Participants scoring moderate to poor in the LESS recorded significantly higher power and reactive strength index, increased contact time but not jump height. This suggests participants with high-risk landing biomechanics may also produce higher performance measures, but these do not necessarily result in an improved jump height.
Clinical Measures of Pelvic Tilt in Physical Therapy
Authors: Suits William H.
Published: October 2021

Pelvic tilt refers to the spatial position or motion of the pelvis about a frontal horizontal axis on the rest of the body in the sagittal plane. It is relevant for several musculoskeletal conditions commonly seen in physical therapist practice, particularly conditions affecting the hip and groin. Despite the relevance of pelvic tilt identified in biomechanical studies, and the historical precedence for assessing pelvic tilt, there is a lack of clarity regarding the utility of clinical measures that are practical in a rehabilitation setting. There are several options available to assess pelvic tilt which are discussed in detail in this commentary. All of these options come with potential benefits and considerable limitations. The purpose of this commentary is to provide an overview of the relevance of understanding pelvic tilt in the pathology and rehabilitation of conditions affecting the hip joint, with a focus applying evidence towards identifying clinical measures that may be useful in the rehabilitation setting and considerations that are needed with these measures.

Level of Evidence

5
The Effect of a Novel Training Program to Improve Trunk Stability Push Up Performance in Active Females: A Pilot Study
Authors: Schwartzkopf-Phifer Kate , Leach Suzanne , Whetstone Katie , Brown Kevin , Matsel Kyle
Published: October 2021

Background

Trunk stability is a risk factor commonly associated with lower extremity injuries, particularly in females. Performance on trunk stability tasks, such as the Trunk Stability Push Up (TSPU), is less than optimal in females. Current corrective programs include few females, and clinically, improvements for females have been minimal.

Purpose/Hypothesis

The purpose of this pilot study was to determine the effectiveness of a novel trunk stability intervention program in improving TSPU performance in a cohort of active female participants. It was hypothesized that ≥60% of participants would improve their TSPU scores to ≥2 via Functional Movement Screen™ (FMS™) criteria following a novel six-week intervention program.

Study Design

Pilot Cohort Study

Methods

Participants were screened for pain with lumbar and shoulder clearing tests and hypermobility was assessed using Beighton scores. Additional testing included a breathing screen, the FMS™, Y-Balance Test-Lower Quarter and Y-Balance Test-Upper Quarter. Participants who scored a 1 on the TSPU received a home exercise program instructed by student physical therapists. Exercises focused on improving awareness of lumbar spine position and thoracic spine mobility. Participants returned for follow-ups after two and four weeks for instruction in exercise progression, which increased postural demand on the lumbar spine and upper extremities, and utilized closed-chain, multiplanar stability strategies.

Results

Nine of 20 participants (45%) scored ≥2 on the TSPU at posttest. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, only 12 participants were able to complete all posttest outcome measures. No significant differences were noted in the remaining outcome measures.

Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that a multiplanar exercise approach, combining anti-extension and anti-rotation training, was beneficial for inducing trunk stability improvements in some active females.

Level of Evidence

2b
OPTIMIZATION OF ECONOMIC SECURITY BY MACHINE LEARNING AND EVOLUTIONARY ALGORITHMS
Authors:   FRC «Computer science and management» of RAS, Voronin Evgeniy A. , Yushin Igor V. ,   Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
Published: October 2021

This article discusses the problem of ensuring economic security by choosing the optimal set of operations and measures of an organizational and technological nature, taking into account the criterion of optimality in terms of reduced costs or maximum safety under constraints in the form of given allowable costs for them. The solution of this problem by the methods of machine learning and evolutionary optimization algorithms is proposed. The information economy and digital information space built on distributed and accessible information resources represent the necessary knowledge. This knowledge is extracted from large data sets using machine learning methods. Accordingly, to solve the problem, it is necessary to determine what knowledge (properties, patterns) are needed and how to use it. In the generally accepted guidelines for ensuring economic security, this problem is solved in two stages. At the first stage, threats are assessed by calculating security indicators, and at the second stage, appropriate measures are selected to reduce economic risks.
The Road Less Travelled: Using Administrative Data To Understand Inequalities By Sexual Orientation
Authors: Perales Francisco
Published: October 2021

Understanding the processes contributing to equality of opportunity and outcomes in contemporary societies is at the core of the discipline of sociology. This paper illustrates the value of administrative data to underpin research aimed at identifying, monitoring, and addressing socio-economic disparities between population groups. To accomplish this, I draw on three case studies of recent empirical research leveraging administrative data to examine processes contributing to the (re)production of inequalities by sexual orientation. Collectively, the three case studies exemplify how data sources that fall within the broad category of ‘administrative data’ can help social researchers generate new, policy-relevant knowledge on socio-economic inequalities, as well as robust information to contextualize public and legislative debate. The paper concludes with a discussion of the promises and challenges of using administrative data to understand inequalities by sexual orientation, as well as inequalities between other minority and majority groups.
MULTIPLE PREGNANCY OF ROMANOV SHEEP BREEDS OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF BIRTH
Authors:   Federal Williams Research Center of Forage Production, KOSTYLEV M.N.
Published: October 2021

The article presents the indicators of multiple births of Romanov sheep of diff erent birth types and their live weight in age dynamics.
MORPHOLOGICAL COMPOSITION AND PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF THE MEAT OF SHEEP OF THE DAGESTAN MOUNTAIN BREED AND ITS CROSS
Authors:   Russian State Agrarian University - Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, ABDULMUSLIMOV A.M.
Published: October 2021

The article presents data on the morphological and chemical composition of the meat of sheep of the Dagestan mountain breed and crossbreeds obtained from crossing queens of the Dagestan mountain breed with rams of the Russian meat merino.
PAST AND PRESENT IN BREEDING AND TECHNOLOGY OF EVALUATING OF NEW BREEDING ACHIEVEMENTS (BREEDS) IN THE DOMESTIC SHEEP BREEDING
Authors:   Russian State Agrarian University - Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, EROKHIN A.I.
Published: October 2021

The article considers some issues of the methodology of the breeding process in the domestic breed formation and the features of the technology for evaluating new breeding achievements in the past and present.
Spotlight influenza: Laboratory-confirmed seasonal influenza in people with acute respiratory illness: a literature review and meta-analysis, WHO European Region, 2004 to 2017
Authors: Belazi Sara , Olsen Sonja J , Brown Caroline , Green Helen K , Mook Piers , Nguyen-Van-Tam Jonathan , Penttinen Pasi , Lansbury Louise
Published: October 2021

Background

Across the World Health Organization European Region, there are few estimates of the proportion of people seeking medical care for influenza-like illness or acute respiratory infections and who have laboratory-confirmed seasonal influenza infection.

Methods

We conducted a meta-analysis of data extracted from studies published between 2004 and 2017 and from sentinel data from the European surveillance system (TESSy) between 2004 and 2018. We pooled within-season estimates by influenza type/subtype, setting (outpatient (OP)/inpatient (IP)) and age group to estimate the proportion of people tested who have laboratory-confirmed and medically-attended seasonal influenza in Europe.

Results

In the literature review, the pooled proportion for all influenza types was 33% (95% confidence interval (CI): 30–36), higher among OP 36% (95% CI: 33–40) than IP 24% (95% CI: 20–29). Pooled estimates for all influenza types by age group were: 0–17 years, 26% (22–31); 18–64 years, 41% (32–50); ≥ 65 years, 33% (27–40). From TESSy data, 33% (31–34) of OP and 24% (21–27) of IP were positive. The highest proportion of influenza A was in people aged 18–64 years (22%, 16–29). By subtype, A(H1N1)pdm09 was highest in 18–64 year-olds (16%, 11–21%) whereas A(H3N2) was highest in those ≥ 65 years (10%, 2–22). For influenza B, the highest proportion of infections was in those aged 18–64 years (15%, 9–24).

Conclusions

Laboratory-confirmed influenza accounted for approximately one third of all acute respiratory infections for which medical care was sought during the influenza season.
Strategies to reduce the risk of SARS-CoV-2 importation from international travellers: modelling estimations for the United Kingdom, July 2020
Authors: Clifford Samuel , Quilty Billy J , Russell Timothy W , Liu Yang , Chan Yung-Wai D , Pearson Carl A B , Eggo Rosalind M , Endo Akira ,   CMMID COVID-19 Working Group, Flasche Stefan , Edmunds W John
Published: October 2021

Background

To mitigate SARS-CoV-2 transmission risks from international air travellers, many countries implemented a combination of up to 14 days of self-quarantine upon arrival plus PCR testing in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

Aim

To assess the effectiveness of quarantine and testing of international travellers to reduce risk of onward SARS-CoV-2 transmission into a destination country in the pre-COVID-19 vaccination era.

Methods

We used a simulation model of air travellers arriving in the United Kingdom from the European Union or the United States, incorporating timing of infection stages while varying quarantine duration and timing and number of PCR tests.

Results

Quarantine upon arrival with a PCR test on day 7 plus a 1-day delay for results can reduce the number of infectious arriving travellers released into the community by a median 94% (95% uncertainty interval (UI): 89–98) compared with a no quarantine/no test scenario. This reduction is similar to that achieved by a 14-day quarantine period (median > 99%; 95% UI: 98–100). Even shorter quarantine periods can prevent a substantial amount of transmission; all strategies in which travellers spend at least 5 days (mean incubation period) in quarantine and have at least one negative test before release are highly effective (median reduction 89%; 95% UI: 83–95)).

Conclusion

The effect of different screening strategies impacts asymptomatic and symptomatic individuals differently. The choice of an optimal quarantine and testing strategy for unvaccinated air travellers may vary based on the number of possible imported infections relative to domestic incidence.
Nosocomial outbreak caused by the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant in a highly vaccinated population, Israel, July 2021
Authors: Shitrit Pnina , Zuckerman Neta S , Mor Orna , Gottesman Bat-Sheva , Chowers Michal
Published: October 2021

A nosocomial outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant infected 42 patients, staff and family members; 39 were fully vaccinated. The attack rate was 10.6% (16/151) among exposed staff and reached 23.7% (23/97) among exposed patients in a highly vaccinated population, 16–26 weeks after vaccination (median: 25 weeks). All cases were linked and traced to one patient. Several transmissions occurred between individuals wearing face masks. Fourteen of 23 patients became severely sick or died, raising a question about possible waning immunity.
Implementation of Lecturer's Professional Competency in Assessing Financial Performance
Authors: Sujianto Agus Eko
Published: October 2021

This research is intended to implement the lecturer's professional competence, especially in assessing the performance of Puskesmas from the aspect of current ratio, efficiency ratio, and ROA. The research approach chosen is quantitative with descriptive research. The data collection technique uses documentation, namely financial reports published by Puskesmas "X" in 2016 and 2017. The results of the study explain that as a government institution managed using the BLUD mechanism, Puskesmas always pays attention to the management process for accounts as stipulated in public sector accounting that becomes an important part of assessing financial performance. Based on the current ratio, the ratio of total current assets and total current liabilities increased from 2016 to 2017 so that the performance of the Puskesmas was good. In the aspect of efficiency ratio, the comparison of expenditure realization and revenue realization of Puskesmas shows that puskesmas are efficient, especially in 2017. Puskesmas are also Quite Effective or Good Enough in generating ROA, so that in general this puskesmas works well, efficiently, and quite well in 2017.
HEDEF BAĞLILIĞI İLE ZAMAN YÖNETİMİ VE ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİNİN İNCELENMESİ
Authors: YILMAZ Esra , DÜNDAR Süleyman
Published: October 2021

Kişilerin hedeflerini gerçekleştirebilmesi noktasında, hedeflerine olan bağlılığı ile zaman yönetimi ve bu süreçte çevresel etkileri kontrol altında tutabilmesi önemli bir durumdur. Bu çalışmanın amacı, kişilerin hedeflerine bağlılık durumları, bu hedeflerini gerçekleştirme sürecinde zaman yönetimi ve zaman yönetiminde çevresel etkileri kontrol edebilirlik durumları ve bunların arasındaki ilişkileri araştırmak ve bunlarla ilgili çıkarımlarda bulunmaktır. Araştırmayla ilgili tanımlanan amaçlar için veri toplama yöntemi olarak anket yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizi için araştırmanın amaçları ile ilgili olarak; istatistik veri analiz yöntemlerinden, korelasyon analizi, ki-kare ilişki analizi ve bağımsız örneklem t testi analiz yöntemleri kullanılmıştır. Cinsiyete göre, kadınlarla erkekler arasında, hedef bağlılığı, zaman yönetimi ve zaman yönetiminde çevresel etkiyi yönetebilme durumlarında benzerlik olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Hedef bağlılık değeri aritmetik ortalaması 3.31 bulunmuştur. Hedef bağlılığı yüksek olanların oranı %16.01, orta düzeyde olanların oranı %82.4, düşük düzeyde olanların oranı %1.59 olarak bulunmuştur. Kişilerin hedef bağlılığı, zaman yönetimi ve zaman yönetiminde çevresel etkiyi yönetebilmeleri arasında pozitif korelasyon olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
KATILIM BANKALARININ KARLILIK BELİRLEYİCİLERİ: TÜRKİYE ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: KENDİRLİ Selcuk , ERGENOĞLU Sevim
Published: October 2021

Finansal piyasalar ve kurumlar, ekonomilerin ve müşterilerin ihtiyaçları doğrultusunda hareket etmektedir. Tasarrufların yatırımlara dönüşmesi için müşteri tercihlerine yönelik kurumların ve araçların oluşturulması, piyasayı derinleştirirken hacmini de artırmaktadır. Müşteri tercihlerine yönelik kurulan ve işlem yapan kurumlardan birisi de Katılım Bankaları’dır. Katılım bankaları, müşterileri inançlarının faize karşı olumsuz bir durum sergilemesi veya risklere karşı daha sağlam bir yapıya sahip olmasından dolayı tercih edilmektedir. Bu nedenle tercih edilen ve gelişimini sürdüren kurumlardan birisi olmaktadır. Bu bağlamda çalışma; 2016-2020 yılları arasında, Türkiye’de faaliyet gösteren katılım bankalarının performansını, çeyreklik verilerle incelemeyi amaçlamıştır. Panel veri analizi kullanılan çalışmadan elde edilen sonuçlara göre; enflasyon, kâr payı dışı gelirler, personel giderleri, takipteki krediler ve büyüklük gibi değişkenlerin, katılım bankalarının karlılıkları üzerine anlamlı etkileri olduğu gözlemlenmiştir.
Przekłady i parafrazy „Vitae Regum Polonorum” Klemensa Janicjusza od XVI do XVIII wieku – sposoby kreowania wizerunku doskonałego władcy
Authors: Słomka vel Słomiński Krystian
Published: October 2021

W artykule analizowane są podobieństwa i różnice w sposobie kreowania wizerunków doskonałego władcy, które występują w zbiorze epigramatów Janicjusza oraz w tekstach inspirowanych jego dziełem, napisanych przez S. F. Klonowica, J. A. Kmitę, J. Głuchowskiego, M. Paszkowskiego i J. Bielskiego. Fakt, iż teksty te w różnym stopniu nawiązują do pierwowzoru, a ponadto powstawały na przestrzeni 200 lat, sprawia, że w kolejnych zbiorach zmienia się wymowa poszczególnych epigramów (ocena czynów władcy ulega złagodzeniu lub wyostrza się nagana); ponadto modyfikacji poddany jest zespół cech monarchów. Służą temu cztery typy zabiegów retorycznych (quadripartita ratio): adjekcja (adiectio), detrakcja (detractio), transmutacja (transmutatio) i immutacja (immutatio).
Politycy na okładkach tygodników społeczno-politycznych w latach wyborów prezydenckich 2015 i 2020. Analiza tygodników „Sieci” i „Newsweek”
Authors: Bogunia-Borowska Małgorzata
Published: October 2021

Celem artykułu jest ukazanie strategii przedstawiania kandydatów na urząd prezydenta w wybranych polskich tygodnikach społeczno-politycznych, które reprezentują odmienne światopoglądy, sympatie polityczne i systemy wartości. Główna teza dotyczy założenia o istnieniu dualizmu w strategiach wizualnych wskazanych tygodników. Na podstawie analizy multimodalnej okładek 2015 i 2020 r., której przedmiotem były sposoby prezentowania postaci i wykorzystane zabiegi perswazyjne, wyróżniono prezentację afirmatywną i krytyczną oraz scharakteryzowano jej cechy.
Perswazyjna funkcja werbalnych i niewerbalnych metafor na przykładzie konferencji polskiego rządu podczas tzw. trzeciej fali epidemii COVID-19
Authors: Jankosz Magdalena
Published: October 2021

Celem artykułu jest pokazanie, w jaki sposób metafory werbalne i niewerbalne współdziałają ze sobą, aby służyć perswazji. Materiał badawczy stanowi nagranie wideo konferencji polskiego rządu, dotyczącej kolejnej fali pandemii COVID-19 (marzec 2021). Wyniki badania przeprowadzonego przy wykorzystaniu metody zintegrowanej analizy komunikacyjnej wskazują dominację metaforyki wojny, klęsk żywiołowych, władzy i czasu.
Analiz ve Yorum Arasında Metin Tahlili Üzerine Eleştirel Bir Refleksiyon: Ayrıştırılabilir Bileşenler/Sökülemez İplikler
Authors: GÜNDOĞDU Atiye Gülfer
Published: October 2021

Metin tahlili, Türk edebiyatı araştırmalarında kendisine sıklıkla başvurulan yöntemlerden biri olmasına rağmen, edebî metni anlamlandırma noktasında onun ne gibi imkân ve sınırlılıklara sahip olduğu, üzerinde yeterince durulmamış bir konudur. Bu çalışmada Yahya Kemal’in “Ufuklar” adlı şiirinin açtığı poetik mekândan da yararlanılarak yöntemin imkân ve sınırlılıkları edebî metnin bağlamsallığa ve nesneleştirilmeye direnci açısından ele alınır. Buna göre, Türk edebiyatında Mehmet Kaplan’ın çalışmalarıyla edebî düşünceye dâhil olan metin tahlil yöntemi, edebî metin ve ona yönelen özne arasına koyduğu eleştirel mesafe ile edebî metnin otonomisini teslim eden bir imkândır. Bu noktada tahlil yöntemi edebî metnin bağlamsallığa direncine önemli katkılarda bulunur. Diğer taraftan aynı eleştirel mesafe, edebî metnin kendisine yaklaşan özne karşısında analiz edilen bir nesne konumuna indirgenmesi tehlikesini oluşturur. Edebî metin bu defa tahlil yönteminin nesneleştirme talebine mukavemet gösterir.

Bu doğrultuda bu çalışma, edebî eleştiriye en kalıcı etkilerini Yeni Eleştiri üzerinden bırakan

tahlil yönteminin analiz ve yorum arasında nerede durduğu, edebî metnin doğasının buna uygun olup olmadığı, yöntemin talep ettiği şeylere edebî metnin direnç gösterip göstermediği gibi sorunları odağına taşır. Ayrıca çalışma, metin tahlili yaparken edebî metnin başına ne geldiği, dahası bunun metinle okur arasındaki ilişkiyi nasıl şekillendirdiğini şu soru eşliğinde düşünür: Edebî metin tahlil edilebilir bir şey midir? Doğa bilimlerinde ön plana çıkan yöntem fikrine öykünen tahlil yöntemi, bir laboratuvar metaforu olarak sosyal bilimlere taşınırken edebî metnin konumlandırılması noktasında ne gibi güçlükler üretir? Çalışmada nihayetinde, edebî metinlerin tahlil yöntemiyle tamamen bileşenlerine ayrılabilen, parçalanabilen bir şey olmaktan ziyade, kendisini dokuyan ipliklerinin tam olarak ortaya çıkmasına izin vermeyen, iç içe geçmiş bir dokuya (text) sahip olduğu ileri sürülür.
RESPONSE OF RICE VARIETIES GROWN ON CALCAREOUS AND ACID MIXED SOILS AMENDED BY VERMICOMPOST UNDER VARIABLE CLIMATES
Authors: Saha M.K. , Khan H.R. , Hossain M.S. , Akter S.
Published: October 2021

A field experiment was conducted to explore how rice (BINA Dhan 11 and BRRI Dhan 34) responds in modified soil and climatic conditions. They were planted on artificially prepared soil beds by mixing calcareous and acid soils in 1:1 and 1:3 ratios. Soil temperature (St) was elevated up to 20C over the diurnal ones. Moisture (M) was maintained at 50%, 70%, and saturated (100%) soil conditions. Vermicompost (V) was applied at the rates of 0, 10, and 15 tha-1. The number of tillers and plant height were recorded at 25 days intervals. The maximum number of 26 and 27 tillers for BINA Dhan 11 and BRRI Dhan 34 were recorded. The longest plant height was observed with the T10 (V15M100) treatment. The treatment T3 (V15M100) resulted in maximum fresh weight of shoot and shoot dry matter production for both rice varieties in 1:3 mixed soil. Both varieties performed well in 1:3 mixed soils and elevated temperature conditions, as observed for normal soils. This evidence concluded that the improvement of calcareous and acid soils through their mixing is a successful approach and confirmed by the treatments' usual responses on different rice growth parameters under these mixed soils.
SIX FRACTAL CODES OF LIFE FROM BIOATOMS ATOMIC MASS TO CHROMOSOMES NUMERICAL STANDING WAVES: THREE BREAKTHOUGHS IN ASTROBIOLOGY, CANCERS AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Authors: Perez Jean Claude , Montagnier Luc
Published: October 2021

The discovery of a simple numerical formula for the projection of all the atomic mass of life-sustaining CONHSP bioatoms leads to the emergence of a set of Nested CODES unifying all the biological, genetic and genomic components by unifying them from bioatoms up to 'to whole genomes. In particular, we demonstrate the existence of a digital meta-code common to the three languages ​​of biology that are RNA, DNA and amino acid sequences. Through this meta-code, genomic and proteomic images appear almost analogous and correlated. The analysis of the textures of these images then reveals a binary code as well as an undulatory code whose analysis on the human genome makes it possible to predict the alternating bands constituting the cariotypes of the chromosomes. The application of these codes to perspectives in astrobiology and the emergence of binary codes and regions of local stability (voting process), whose fractal nature we demonstrate, is illustrated. The fundamental discovery described here will undoubtedly one day constitute a new biomathematic approach to the emergence of living things.
A British Sky: Imperial Networks and the Symbiotic Relationship Between Imperialism and Astronomy in the Nineteenth-Century British Empire
Authors: Hicks Rebecca
Published: October 2021

Despite modern perceptions of science as an apolitical, irreligious, democratizing force, science has historically been a tool used by individuals and organizations for their own purposes. In the case of late European empires, science and scientific “progress” were valuable tools for agendas of Christianization and civilization. Moreover, scientists and scientific methods could be used to further the types of work needed to grow empire – such as a map-making and exploration. However, the relationship between science and empire was not limited to imperial domination. Scientists and scientific bodies could also use the tools of empire to further their scientific work. The Royal Astronomical Society is an excellent example of the “use” of empire – most of its funding came from imperial pundits looking to entrench British superiority. Among the various scientific disciplines practiced in the nineteenth century, astronomy played an interesting role in entrenching the relationship between science and empire – particularly as it was practiced on the fringes of the British empire.

Growing empires necessitated the creation and proliferation of new technologies that in turn made practicing science in recently acquired colonies much easier. The interconnected web of new technologies, scientists, and imperial structures of power and politics combined with scientific desires, colonial ideals, race relations, and imperial economies of trade and knowledge to produce an incredibly complicated vision of science. Astronomy, in its looking to the heavens, reflected back upon earthly issues to ultimately reveal the tangled ideologies that permeated British imperial science at this time. This story of British imperial astronomy is meant to complicate modern notions of what science is and has been.
Sherman's March to the Sea: A March in Brilliance
Authors: Gallipoli Anthony
Published: October 2021

In November 1864, Union General William Sherman launched his "March to the Sea" campaign in order to destroy the Confederate forces. Even though his plan was considered to be risky by others during his time, the march would come to symbolize an evolution in the history of warfare as Sherman willingly broke numerous entrenched 'military principles' and ushered in 'hard war' tactics, which preceded the 'total war' tactics of the twentieth century. Sherman's March was a key campaign in the development of modern warfare.
HIV testing and counseling: some aspects of the problem
Authors:   Kazan State Medical University, Kazan, Russia, Agliullina S. T. , Mukharyamova L. M. ,   Kazan State Medical University, Kazan, Russia, Khasanova G. R. ,   Kazan State Medical University, Kazan, Russia; Tatarstan Republican Center for the Prevention and Control of AIDS and Infectious Diseases, Kazan, Russia, Sitdikova L. A. ,   Kazan State Medical University, Kazan, Russia
Published: October 2021

The aim of the study was to analyze the attitude of the population to HIV testing and counseling and the frequency of testing-related counseling in a sample of the population of Kazan. Materials. An anonymous survey of various groups of the population permanently residing in the city of Kazan (n=301) was conducted using a questionnaire developed by us. The study involved 58.1% of women (175/301), 41.9% of men (126/301). Results. Most of the respondents had experience of undergoing HIV testing (95%, 286/301). Only 92 people out of 286 (32.2%) were examined on their own initiative. HIV testing was mainly carried out in the polyclinic at the place of residence/stay (66.8%, 191/286), while counseling, according to respondents, was carried out only in 16.20% of respondents (31/191). Conclusions. It is important to conduct a high-quality procedure of pre-and post-test counseling in the conditions of primary health care. It is necessary to train the medical staff of the polyclinic level in the skills of counseling on epidemiology and prevention of HIV infection.
Percutaneous treatment of severe retroperitoneal hematoma after percutaneous coronary intervention
Authors: Agarwal Rajendra Kumar , Agarwal Rajiv
Published: October 2021

We describe a patient who developed severe retroperitoneal and intraperitoneal bleeding complicating femoral arterial catheterization for Percutaneous coronary intervention. Balloon tamponade of the actively bleeding femoral artery was effective in sealing off the leakage. This management strategy for this problem emphasizing an anatomical based interventional approach if the patient does not stabilize with volume resuscitation.
Analýza vzájomných vzťahov medzi nerozhodnosťou, akademickou prokrastináciou a úzkosťou
Authors:   Trnavská univerzita v Trnave, Slovakia, Izsóf Jurásová Kinga , Čavojcová Pavlína ,   Trnavská univerzita v Trnave, Slovakia
Published: October 2021

The main aim of the research study was to explore the relationships between indecisiveness, academic procrastination and anxiety. The research sample consisted of 296 university students (mean age=21,06; SD=1,52), who completed the Slovak adaptations of the Indecisiveness Scale, the Lay's Procrastination Scale for Students and the Beck Anxiety Inventory. A significant moderate correlation was found between indecisiveness and anxiety, as well as a significant strong correlation between indecisiveness and academic procrastination. A significant but very weak relationship was found between academic procrastination and anxiety. Indecisiveness explained more variance in academic procrastination than anxiety. Indecisiveness was predicted by procrastination and anxiety to a similar degree. No gender differences were detected in the levels of indecisiveness or academic procrastination.
TRANSNATIONAL BANKING «UNDER THE DOME» OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC: ACTUAL CHALLENGES
Authors:   Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC), Fuad Murshudli Fakhri , Zapotichna Roksolana ,   Lviv State University of Internal Affairs
Published: October 2021

The article analyzes changes in the activities of transnational banks (TNBs) taking into account the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. A review of modern literature on the subject under study was carried out. Given the importance of TNBs for many countries, understanding the scope and direction of current changes is of particular importance to the global economy. Over the past two decades, transnational banking has experienced the following trends: the transformation of credit strategies from aggressive to conservative; South-South banking growth; access to alternative sources of financing; a significant increase in the size of banks; expansion of Chinese banks; strengthening the position of fast-growing markets as home countries of TNBs and the growing importance of developing and emerging markets as host countries of TNBs; geographical differentiation and regionalization of their activities. The results of the study show that the above-mentioned trends are due to a decline in the economies of developed countries and an increase in the economic importance of developing countries. Based on this, we predict a low probability that developed country banks will be active creditors in the near future. Banks from developing countries (especially within their geographical region), whose financial position is much better, can be of great importance in this capacity. It is expected that 2020 will be the year of turning points in the development of transnational banking. A decade after the global economic crisis of 2008-2009, the banking industry faces a new problem that has undoubtedly affected almost every sector of the world economy - the outbreak of coronavirus. Given the lack of research on this topic, the article comprehensively examines the consequences of the crisis pandemic for TNBs.
APPLICATION OF LAPAN A3 SATELLITE DATA FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF PADDY FIELDS USING OBJECT BASED IMAGE ANALYSIS (OBIA)
Authors: Mukhoriyah Mukhoriyah , Kushardono Dony
Published: October 2021

The role of agriculture is directly related to SDG No.2, which is running a programme until 2030 to reduce national poverty, eradicate hunger by increasing food security and improving nutrition and support sustainable agriculture. Problems faced include the reduction in agricultural land, which results in lower rice production, and the limited information on the monitoring of paddy fields using spatial data. The purpose of this study is to identify paddy fields using LAPAN A3 satellite imagery based on OBIA classification. The data used were from LAPAN A3 multispectral imagery dated 19 June 2017, Landsat 8 imagery dated 17 June 2017, DEM SRTM (BIG), and the Administrative Boundary Map (BIG). The analysis method was segmentation by grouping image pixels, and supervised classification by taking several sample areas based on Random Stratified Sampling. The results will be carried using a confusion matrix. The classification results produced four classes; watery paddy fields, vegetation paddy fields, fallow paddy fields, and non-paddy fields, using of the green, red, and NIR bands for the LAPAN A3 data. From the results of the segmentation process, there remain some oversegmented features in the appearance of the same object. Oversegmentation is due to an inaccurate value assignment to each algorithm parameter when the segmentation process is performed. For example, watery paddy fields appear almost the same as open land (fallow paddy fields), the water object is darker purple. The visual classification results (Landsat 8 data) are considered as the reference for the digital classification results (LAPAN A3). Forty-eight samples were taken and divided into four classes, with each class consisting of 12 samples. The results of the accuracy test show that the total accuracy of the object-based digital classification for visual classification is 62.5% with a Kappa accuracy value of 0.5. The conclusion is that LAPAN A3 data can be used to identify paddy fields based on spectral resolution and to complement Landsat 8 data. To improve the accuracy of the classification results, more samples and the correct RGB composition are needed.
RADAR-BASED STOCHASTIC PRECIPITATION NOWCASTING USING THE SHORT-TERM ENSEMBLE PREDICTION SYSTEM (STEPS) (CASE STUDY: PANGKALAN BUN WEATHER RADAR)
Authors: Ali Abdullah , Supriatna S. , Sa'adah Umi
Published: October 2021

Nowcasting, or the short-term forecasting of precipitation, is urgently needed to support the mitigation circle in hydrometeorological disasters. Pangkalan Bun weather radar is single-polarization radar with a 200 km maximum range and which runs 10 elevation angles in 10 minutes with a 250 meters spatial resolution. There is no terrain blocking around the covered area. The Short-Term Ensemble Prediction System (STEPS) is one of many algorithms that is used to generate precipitation nowcasting, and is already in operational use. STEPS has the advantage of producing ensemble nowcasts, by which nowcast uncertainties can be statistically quantified. This research aims to apply STEPS to generate stochastic nowcasting in Pangkalan Bun weather radar and to analyze its advantages and weaknesses. Accuracy is measured by counting the possibility of detection and false alarms under the 5 dBZ threshold and plotting them in a relative operating characteristic (ROC) curve. The observed frequency and forecast probability is represented by a reliability diagram to evaluate nowcast reliability and sharpness. Qualitative analysis of the results showed that the STEPS ensemble produces smoothed reflectivity fields that cannot capture extreme values in an observed quasi-linear convective system (QLCS), but that the algorithm achieves good accuracy under the threshold used, up to 40 minutes lead time. The ROC shows a curved upper left-hand corner, and the reliability diagram is an almost perfect nowcast diagonal line.
HYDRO-METEOROLOGICAL ASPECTS OF THE 2021 SOUTH KALIMANTAN FLOOD: TOPOGRAPHY, TIDES, AND PRECIPITATION
Authors: Pratama Munawir Bintang , Multazima Rafida , Azkiarizqi Ismail Naufal
Published: October 2021

The 2021 South Kalimantan flood was recorded as the most serious ever to have taken place in the province. It occurred due to high-intensity rain during the period 10-19 January, accompanied by a spring tide. This study provides an overview of the disaster, with reference to the hydro-meteorological conditions (topography, tides, and precipitation). The method used was the analysis of the precipitation and its monthly rainfall pattern anomalies using remote sensing data. A Digital Elevation Model (DEM) was also analyzed to indicate the most noticeably flood-affected area. In certain areas, total precipitation during the ten days reached 672.8 mm, with daily precipitation peaking at 255 mm on January 14, greater than the 25-year return period value. The flood coincided with a spring tide, which peaked at 1.21 m on the evening of January 15. Using 20- year GPM data, it was found that ENSO and IOD coexisted with both the highest and lowest anomalies. With a La Niña event at the end of 2020,  a positive precipitation anomaly in 2021 was expected. The extreme precipitation is suspected to be the main driver of the  2021 South Kalimantan flood, whose impact was worsened by the spring tides. This  study conducts further research on the correlation between land-use change, rainfall, spring tide and flooding in South Kalimantan. In addition, it is recommended that the government plan flood risk  management by prioritizing areas based on vulnerability to climate hazards.