bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Three-dimensional laser beam riding guidance law with finite distance convergence
Authors: Wei Junbao , Liu Zhong , Tong Jijin , Li Haiyan , Dong Haidi
Published: May 2023

This paper proposes a three-dimensional laser beam-riding guidance
(LBRG) scheme with finite distance convergence for the interception
guidance problem of laser beam-riding guided missiles (LBRGMs). First,
the motion relationship between the guidance station, missile, and
target is constructed, and a three-dimensional LBRG model based on
position deviation is designed. Considering the finite range of the
laser beam and convergence performance of the guidance system, a
finite-distance convergence performance function is proposed, and its
guidance law is designed by combining the prescribed performance and
sliding mode control methods. Then, considering the unknown maneuvering
information of the target, the acquired maneuvering information is
converted into an estimation of the line-of-sight angle and its rate,
estimated by designing the command filter. In addition, Lyapunov theory
is employed to prove the stability of the guidance scheme. The position
deviation converged to the steady-state value within the prescribed
flight distance, thereby satisfying the prescribed transient and
steady-state performance requirements and realizing the interception of
the maneuvering target. Finally, the effectiveness of the guidance
scheme is verified through simulations.
A Fast Convergent Solution of Wave Propagation for Multilayer Inhomogeneous Cylindrical Dielectric Waveguides Using a Semianalytical Method
Authors: weng qianru
Published: May 2023

Electromagnetic wave propagation problems related to multilayer
inhomogeneous cylindrical dielectric waveguides are solved by using an
accurate and efficient semianalytical method based on the Galerkin
procedure. Each inhomogeneous layer’s field is represented as a linear
combination of eigenfunctions with unknown coefficients, and the
eigenfunctions are expressed by the inner products of a series of basis
functions in term of the Galerkin procedure. The continuity of the field
and its radial derivative is applied at the interface between the
adjacent layers. Repeating the same procedure for all inhomogeneous
layers, the Helmholtz equations are transformed into linear algebraic
equations of expanded coefficients in matrix form. Therefore, the
complicated problem of wave propagation in a multilayer inhomogeneous
waveguide could be reduced to a simple problem of solving a matrix’s
eigenvalues. Detailed propagation characteristics are given for several
representative and practical multilayer inhomogeneous cylinders with
different kinds of permittivity profiles. The accuracy and the
efficiency of the proposed method is then validated by comparing the
calculated results with those obtained by using other numerical
techniques.
RESULTS ON GREEN'S RELATIONS OF ORDER PRESERVING STAR-LIKE FULL TRANSFORMATION SEMIGROUP
Authors: LAWAL J.O. , IBRAHIM G.R. , AKINWUNMI S.A. , MURITALA Faruk
Published: May 2023

T α ω n ∗ is the star - like transformation semigroup of the finite set
X n . Basic extraction of elements were done using | X n + 1 −
λ X n | ≤ | X n − λ X n + 1 | from Full
Transformation Semigroup provided n≥1. The five equivalence
Green’s relation of star - like semigroup were solved using inline with
the general method and definitions were given. The elements of order
preserving star-like semigroup in this study were listed from full
transformation semigroup, some tables were formed and sequences were
created using these tables alongside L ,H, R , J and D equivalence
relations. The patterns of the arrangement and tables were examined and
also properly generalized .
Towards Cultural Heritage Preservation through Indigenous Culinary Claims: A Viewpoint
Authors: Nyarota Margret , Chikuta Oliver , Musundire Robert , Kazembe Clotildah
Published: May 2023

Knowledge about cooking was traditionally shared orally and handed down through generations in written form or as a recipe. These specifications or instructions are a society’s claims that provide a unique arena between science and society or the community. This research study is an overview of a destinations cultural heritage preservation of indigenous cuisine through culinary claims. Using content analysis from secondary sources it argues that culinary claims have significance in sustaining a cultural heritage and must not be set aside. These claims describe the technical or procedural information present in a recipe (oral or written), which provides added value in terms of improved quality and greater chance of a successful product. Many destinations are striving to preserve indigenous cuisine as a unique and competitive advantage for many benefits. Thus using local resources such as indigenous food has made destinations more competitive globally. The findings reveal that culinary claims are being used by destinations and renowned chefs, increasing their expertise and passion in the kitchen. These claims have also increased tourist confidence in trying new foods and tastes that are authentic.
Are we discriminating towards guests with disabilities? Accessibility analyses of public restaurants facilities in the Republic of Slovenia
Authors: Kukanja Marko , Planinc Sasa
Published: May 2023

Previous studies have not considered the importance of managers? perspectives for assuring accessibility, and no international benchmarking standards for public restaurant accessibility assessment exist. This study aims to: (1) Propose a holistic evaluation framework for the overall (physical, functional, and communicational) assessment of restaurant accessibility; (2) Identify managers? perceptions of accessibility; and (3) Determine differences in restaurant accessibility according to managers? and restaurants? characteristics. This study was conducted in two stages: literature and legislative analyses and exploratory research using focus groups (the national disability organisations representatives) and field research. The European (EU) and the national legislation were thoroughly analysed and compared to the Americans with disabilities act (ADA). A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 180 managers of small and medium-sized (SME) restaurant enterprises in Slovenia. Bivariate and cluster analyses (CA) were used. Two clusters of restaurants (less and better accessible) were identified. Results indicate that physical barriers, though strictly regulated at the EU level, still present a significant shortcoming in providing accessible services. Functional and communicational barriers prove less problematic. Results also reveal that more accessible restaurants are bigger, have more employees, invest more in IT, and their managers have greater understanding and skills in this area. The evaluation tool enables a holistic approach to accessibility analysis by following the guest?s logical movement path. Besides stricter control, policymakers, interior designers, and restaurant service providers should collaborate closely with disability organisations. Restaurant service providers should be trained on disability issues.
Civil air quality monitoring as an alternative and supplement to the National Air Quality Monitoring Network
Authors: Bozilov Aca , Tasic Visa , Misic Nikola , Lazovic Ivan , Topalovic Dusan , Zivkovic Nenad , Mirkov Nikola
Published: May 2023

The European initiatives for citizens? inclusion in the air quality monitoring process have impacted the participants? knowledge, and attitudes towards air pollution and have led to a higher sense of community toward activities and measures against air pollution. In the Republic of Serbia, an experiment with self-made sensor kits "Klimerko ? Air to the Citizens" started in 2018. In this paper, we have presented the level of agreement of the particulate matter (PM) readings from selected Klimerko devices to the PM readings of the reference equivalent PM monitors from the National Air Quality Monitoring Network in the cities of Bor and Belgrade. The Klimerko devices that we tested showed excellent stability and reliability during the comparison period. The conclusion of our investigation is that the properly calibrated Klimerko devices could be applied for indicative measurements of PM mass concentrations in the ambient air.
Islamic Fanatism and Terrorism Cases in Indonesia the Perspective of Islamic Criminal Law
Authors: Kamaludin Ahmad , Iskandar Iskandar
Published: May 2023

Acts of terrorism are often associated with Islamic teachings, which lead to a bad stigma against Islam. Cases of terrorism in Indonesia occur almost every year, which the shocking case of terrorism is the Bali bombing which killed 202 foreigners. The research aimed to analyze the problems of Islamic fanaticism and terrorism in Indonesia from the perspective of Islamic criminal law. The research used descriptive analysis, with the type of normative juridical research. The approach was historical and conceptual. The study showed that acts of terrorism defending Islam cannot be justified because terrorism has political intentions. Islam is a religion ofÂ raá¸¥matan lil â€˜Ä€lamÄ«nÂ which loves good and hates evil. The governmentâ€™s efforts to mitigate acts of terrorism in Indonesia are by making preventive efforts in the form of legal protection for someone suspected of adhering to terrorist radicalism. Prevention efforts are intended for, national preparedness, counter-radicalization, deradicalization, and fostering religious insight. In addition, the efforts made are by giving the role of society and mass organizations to perform moral movements.
Comparison Between Double Movement Theory and Nazariyyat Al-Hudud Theory on Polygamy Laws
Authors: Hamim Khairul
Published: May 2023

The issue of polygamy is one of the issues in Islamic family law which still become a hot, interesting, and updated debated topic to be studied, either in the view of state law or a theme for discussion, under the different interpretations in understanding the verses of the Qur'an. The theme of polygamy has been discussed by scholars in the books of fiqh and their interpretations. But, their views that have developed so far tend to reinforce the opinion that polygamy is permissible based on the text of paragraph 3 of surah al-Nisa. The verse is a source of polemic interpretation, by both classical and contemporary scholars on answering the question of whether polygamy practice is permissible or not. This paper focused on two contemporary scholars, namely Fazlur Rahman and Muhammad Syahrur. They have their views on the polygamy law. This research was normative legal research, using the approach of ushul fiqh and comparative law. The study indicates that Fazlur Rahman, with double movement theory, interprets fairness as a condition for the permissibility of polygamy with love and not material things, such as fairness in physical services. Meanwhile, Muhammad Syahrur, with his boundary theory (nazariyyat al-?ud?d), interprets fairness as one's ability and obligation to look after, protect and raise orphans from polygamous widows. Apart from that, Syahrur also stated that the widow of being married in polygamy was a widow whose husband had died. The two theories have contributed new colors and the interpretation of Islamic law.
An Intelligent System for Predicting the Breast Cancer Threat Using Health Data Registry and Awareness: A Review
Authors: Madeswaran Tamil Selvi , Kavuru Aruna Kumar , Theagarajan Padma , Al Hadhrami Nasser , Al Foori Maya , Rambabu Ohm
Published: May 2023

Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed life-threatening cancer in women worldwide, with about 2.1 million new cases every year according to World Health Organization. Breast cancer represents about 34.1% of all reported cancer cases in Omani females, with an average age of 34.7 and high mortality rates of 11 per 100,000 populations (GLOBOCAN 2018). The main cause of breast cancer is changing lifestyle and the risk factors such as age, family history, early mensural age, late menopause, obesity and contraceptive pills. Observations of recent literature informed that the prevalence of breast cancer is due to combination of risk factors. Occasionally unknown risk factors will also be the cause for the occurrence of breast cancer. Also, the impact of contribution of each of the risk factors in the cancer occurrence varies among the females. The aim of this research is to review the supervised machine learning techniques specifically Logistic Regression, Neural Networks, Decision Trees and Nearest Neighbors in order to predict the possibility of occurrence of breast cancer among the female population.
The Effect of High Intensity Interval Training on Body Composition in Obesity Patients: Literature Review
Authors: Sam Muh Alif Kurniawan , Hidayatullah M. Furqon , Ekawati Febriani Fajar
Published: May 2023

Obesity is a major threat to health in various parts of the world. This study will also elaborate further on the effects of HIIT on body composition in obese people. This study uses the literature review method using articles from the last 3 to 9 years. Articles searched through ScienceDirect were 348, MDPI were 29 articles, Scopus were 178 and Springer were 317, so the total population of articles found was 872. This study used Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta Analyzes and found a sample of 12 articles. The results of the study revealed that there was a decrease in fat mass of 0.16 kg, 1.81 kg to 4.7 kg, and as much as 0.4 liters of total body water reduction, besides that waist circumference also decreased, but it was different from fat-free body mass which increased by 0.55 kg. In conclusion, HIIT can reduce body composition in the form of fat mass, total body water and waist circumference for obese people, but there is an increase in fat-free body mass.
Assessment of External and Internal Quality Traits of Eggs of Wild Double-spurred Francolinus Pternistic bicalcaratus sourced from three States in Nigeria
Authors: Yisau Muideen Alade , Akintunde Oluyinka Akinbanjo , Ijose Opemipo Alaba , Sanni Timothy Olawale , Osunsina Israel Oluyinka Oloyede , Oladimeji Akinwale Ridwan
Published: May 2023

This research experiment was carried out to examine egg parameters of wild Double-spurred francolin eggs sourced from three different states. A total of 27 eggs from three states were used in evaluating internal and external traits quality of the wild eggs which components of their internal and external parameters were measured. Collected data was subjected to One-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Among the states, egg quality parameters were significantly different relative to yolk width and albumen index (p≤0.05) while the egg morphometric parameters relative to egg width (p≤0.01) and egg weight (p≤0.05). Results of Pearson’s correlation coefficients showed significant association (p≤0.05) between egg weight and different external and internal egg quality parameters. This study concluded that wild Double-spurred eggs will be best sourced in Ogun state if domestication objective is based on quality of eggs and best source in Oyo State and Osun state if the objective is on Morphometric parameters.
Indonesia
Authors: Uranga Gabriela
Published: May 2023

En la política indonesia de 1994 se destacaron huelgas de trabajadores, protestas de estudiantes y de otros sectores de la sociedad, así como la respuesta de mano dura del gobierno, que disolvió violentamente algunas manifestaciones y prohibió publicaciones. Asimismo, la división entre  la élite gobernante fue muy evidente. En economía, el crecimiento general continuó siendo muy bueno, aunque existe preocupación por la disminución del valor de las exportaciones manufacturadas y por el elevado monto de la deuda externa. La monopolización de la economía se vuelve un problema cada vez  más atacado como causa de la enorme brecha económica y social existente entre unas cuantas personas privilegiadas y el resto de la población.
APEC: ¿al filo de la navaja?
Authors: Ramírez Bonilla Juan José
Published: May 2023

En noviembre de 1995 se efectuarán, en Osaka, Japón,la séptima reunión de ministros (senior officer meeting, SOM) y la tercera cumbre de jefes de Estado del foro regional Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). El contexto actual, en la región del Pacífico, dista de ser  propicio para que ambas reuniones se desarrollen sin tropiezos y para la consecución de acuerdos significativos que consoliden el foro en cuestión. El presente trabajo tiene como finalidad poner de relieve las fuentes de conflicto que dificultan su consolidación. En primer término, analiza las fricciones derivadas de dos enfoques divergentes sobre la naturaleza del foro. Luego, estudia algunos de los puntos de la agenda propuesta por el Grupo de Personas Eminentes (Eminent Persons Group, EPG) y destaca las fuentes potenciales de tensiones. Finalmente, se centra sobre temas que empiezana ser discutidos en algunos círculos académicos de la órbita de APEC y que habrán de ser controvertidos.
Taiwan
Authors: Connelly Marisela , Cornejo Bustamante Romer
Published: May 2023

El año de 1996 ha sido crucial para la política taiwanesa, pues se celebraron en esa isla las primeras elecciones democráticas, que además, fueron bastante competidas, particularmente en la designación del poder legislativo, donde el Kuomintang obtuvo una mayoría muy precaria que posteriormente fue mermada por que algunos de sus miembros salieron del partido. Además, los ejercicios militares de China, llevados a cabo como respuesta a las declaraciones autonomistas de algunos sectores políticos, mostraron el lado vulnerable de la economía de la isla.
La ANSEA en su 30 aniversario: un éxito regional
Authors: Martínez Legorreta Omar
Published: May 2023

El 8 de agosto de 1967, en Bangkok, Tailandia, en la primera Reunión Ministerial de la Asociación de Naciones del Sudeste de Asia (ANSEA), los representantes de Filipinas (Narciso Ramos), Indonesia (Adam Malik), Malasia (Tun Abdul Razak), Singapur (S. Rajaratnam) y Tailandia (Thanat Khoman) firmaron la "Declaración de la ANSEA", que marcó el nacimiento de una nueva organización regional, la primera conformada exclusivamente por países del área, sin la participación de países extrarregionales.
Taiwan
Authors: Connelly Marisela
Published: May 2023

El presidente Lee Teng-hui no ha cejado en sus esfuerzos de renovar el sistema político para fortalecer las instituciones y terminar con los elementos caducos, legado del pasado. Con ese objetivo, del 23 al 28 de diciembre de 1996, se reunieron los tres principales partidos políticos: el Kuomintang (KMT), el Partido Democrático Progresista (PDP) y el Nuevo Partido (NP), y empresarios y académicos, en la Conferencia de Desarrollo Nacional. En esta conferencia, no obstante la existencia de puntos en conflicto se pudo llegar a importantes acuerdos respecto de la abolición de algunas oficinas gubernamentales y burocráticas; el aumento del poder del presidente de la república y del Yuan legislativo, y los procedimientos en las elecciones nacionales.
Indonesia
Authors: Uranga Gabriela
Published: May 2023

Mil novecientos noventa y ocho ha sido considerado un año histórico para Indonesia. El 21 de mayo el presidente Suharto declaró que abandonaba la presidencia, la cual quedó en manos de Baharuddin Jusuf Habibie, quien hasta entonces fungía como vicepresidente de la República. Coincidentemente, el 20 de marzo se celebra en Indonesia "el día del despertar nacional", en que se conmemora la fundación del Budi Utomo (Noble Empeño) ocurrida en 1908; se trata de la organización que ha sido considerada la génesis de los movimientos independentistas del país frentea Holanda.
Singapur
Authors: Márquez Lartigue Rodrigo
Published: May 2023

Singapur es una pequeña isla ubicada en la punta de la península de Malasia, en el estrecho de Malaca. Tiene una extensión territorial de 640 km² y cuenta con una población de cuatro millones de habitantes conformada por tres grupos étnicos: chinos, malayos e indios. Su tamaño no corresponde a su posición en el sureste asiático, pues es uno de los países más desarrollados del área, con el PIB per cápita más alto de Asia, después de Japón. Se caracteriza por ser el centro financiero, comercial y de telecomunicaciones y transportes de la región.
Japón en 2002
Authors: Román Zavala Alfredo
Published: May 2023

El año 2001 marcó un punto de no retorno en la política de defensa de Japón y, en general, en sus relaciones geopolíticas con el exterior. Los acontecimientos del 11 de septiembre de 2001 en Estados Unidos, y el posterior bombardeo a Afganistán, fueron los componentes necesarios para que Japón representara un papel más activo en la seguridad internacional. El 11 de septiembre hizo que muchas naciones se vieran forzadas a revisar las estrategias de seguridad nacional para combatir el terrorismo internacional; Japón no fue la excepción.
La Península Coreana en 2003
Authors: León José Luis
Published: May 2023

Aun cuando la Península Coreana fue un foco de atención internacional en 2003, su visibilidad no necesariamente se tradujo en grandes avances políticos, económicos o sociales. Para Corea del Sur el año fue bastante accidentado. Las distintas coaliciones políticas experimentaron un alto grado de volatilidad y la popularidad del nuevo presidente, Roh Moo-hyun, se erosiono con rapidez a causa de los escándalos de corrupción que se hicieron manifiestos a lo largo del periodo. De continuar este proceso no se descartaría la posibilidad de que el país enfrentara un empantanamiento político o bien una crisis de gobernabilidad en los próximos meses. Norcorea, en tanto, se mantuvo bajo el dominio del Partido de los Trabajadores Coreanos (PTC) y su líder Kim Jong-il. Detrás de la aparente calma de la política interna norcoreana algunas cosas se mueven, y ya se comienza a especular sobre quién podría suceder a Kim una vez que se termine su presidencia vitalicia.
Taiwan
Authors: Anguiano Eugenio
Published: May 2023

La vida política interna tuvo sobresaltos menores con escaso impacto en la sociedad. El sector con derechos para votar mostró poco entusiasmo por los dos acontecimientos electorales más importantes del año: las elecciones para la formación de la Asamblea Nacional, órgano ad hoc encargado de ratificarlos cambios constitucionales que fueron, a su vez, aprobados en agosto de 2004 por el Yuan Legislativo, y las elecciones locales para escoger alcaldes y concejales. La principal razón del escepticismo ciudadano fue el desencanto creciente por los partidos políticos, tanto por el gobernante como por los de oposición, así como la creencia generalizada de que la corrupción se ha infiltrado por doquier.
Energy recovery potential of urban solid waste of Solan district, H.P, India
Authors: Pandit Jyotsana , Kumar Sharma Anish , Bhardwaj SK
Published: May 2023

Energy recovery from waste can provide a safe technologically advanced means of waste disposal that reduces greenhouse gases and generates clean energy. The study describes the characteristics of urban solid waste (USW) produced in five urban areas of the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh as well as its potential for energy recovery and power generation. Physical characterization of the USW generated at the study locations showed high percentages of organic/food waste. The results revealed that the organic fractions were 52.12%, 50.68%, 50.51%, 50.34%, and 49.41% for Arki, Nalagarh, Baddi, Parwanoo and Solan respectively. The energy content of solid waste produced in various urban locations ranged from 11,532.432 to 14,850.416 kJ·kg–1, and the waste is appropriate for energy generation when the heating value of the garbage is at least 6,000 to 7,000 kJ·kg–1. The values of energy recovery potential through biochemical conversion were 959.988 kWh, 933.395 kWh, 930.269 kWh, 927.111 kWh, and 910.036 kWh per annum for Arki, Nalagarh, Baddi, Parwanoo and Solan. The power generation potential of different urban areas ranged from 37.918 to 39.999 kW. It is anticipated that these findings would be informative and enhance collaboration among the various parties involved in the intermunicipal arrangements. Future studies about innovative consortia approaches that take energy recovery into account in their projects should be stimulated by the characterization and calculation of energy recovery and power generating potential.
Devices for the treatment of arterial hypertension
Authors: Głuszek Jerzy , Kosicka Teresa
Published: May 2023

Hypertension is still the cause of many cardiovascular complications and the premature death of a large number of patients despite the use of increasingly effective pharmacological drugs. Most patients with therapy-resistant hypertension show excessive activity of the sympathetic system. In the last two decades, there have been successful attempts at nonpharmacological reduction of this activity. The earliest method for this purpose is the denervation of the renal arteries by using devices specially designed for this purpose. Other methods of lowering blood pressure are the electrical activation of baroreceptors, which increases the tone of the parasympathetic system, and special pacemaker software to lower blood pressure. The paper discusses the studies assessing the effectiveness and safety of these methods, and on the basis of the current research results, predictions are made concerning which patients with arterial hypertension would be the most appropriate for these treatment methods.
Evaluation of selected psychological parameters: Perception of happiness and hope of success in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Cyranka Katarzyna , Matejko Bartłomiej , Dudek Dominika , Małecki Piotr , Małecki Maciej T. , Pilecki Maciej , Klupa Tomasz
Published: May 2023

Introduction

Happiness and hope are important elements of mental health. One of the main goals of medical care, including diabetes care, is to achieve psychological wellbeing in patients, including a sense of happiness and purpose in life.

Materials and Methods

During educational workshops, a study of the level of happiness and hope for success was carried out in a group of patients with type 1 diabetes (T1DM). 96 patients with T1DM filled out an anonymous questionnaire about subjective happiness (SHS) and a questionnaire about hope for success (KNS).

Results

People older than 50 years of age were characterized by a higher level of happiness than patients aged 18–26. No gender differences were observed for this parameter. In terms of hope for success, patients with T1DM did not differ from the general population in the general result or the two subscales. Men had a higher conviction about the ability to find solutions than women. Patients aged 18 to 26 years were characterized by a significantly lower overall result in the KNS test than older age groups. Patients aged 18 to 26 also had a significantly lower conviction about the ability to find solutions compared to other age groups.

Conclusions

Young adults aged 18 to 26 years are a group particularly vulnerable to lower feelings of happiness, lower hope for success, and lower belief in the ability to find solutions, compared to older age groups. Elderly patients over 50 years have good coping mechanisms and believe that their actions can bring good results.
The effects of cold region meteorology and specific environment on the number of hospital admissions for chronic kidney disease: An investigate with a distributed lag nonlinear model
Authors: Wei Xinrui , Jiang Rui , Liu Yue , Zhao Guangna , Li Youyuan , Wang Yongchen
Published: May 2023

Objective

To explore the effects of daily mean temperature (°C), average daily air pressure (hPa), humidity (%), wind speed (m/s), particulate matter (PM) 2.5 (μg/m3) and PM10 (μg/m3) on the admission rate of chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients admitted to the Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University in Harbin and to identify the indexes and lag days that impose the most critical influence.

Methods

The R language Distributed Lag Nonlinear Model (DLNM), Excel, and SPSS were used to analyze the disease and meteorological data of Harbin from 01 January 2010 to 31 December 2019 according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Results

Meteorological factors and air pollution influence the number of hospitalizations of CKD to vary degrees in cold regions, and differ in persistence or delay. Non-optimal temperature increases the risk of admission of CKD, high temperature increases the risk of obstructive kidney disease, and low temperature increases the risk of other major types of chronic kidney disease. The greater the temperature difference is, the higher its contribution is to the risk. The non-optimal wind speed and non-optimal atmospheric pressure are associated with increased hospital admissions. PM2.5 concentrations above 40 μg/m3 have a negative impact on the results.

Conclusion

Cold region meteorology and specific environment do have an impact on the number of hospital admissions for chronic kidney disease, and we can apply DLMN to describe the analysis.
Effects of cold climate on growth and development
Authors: Xing Chun , Wang Yidong , Wang Yongchen
Published: May 2023

Climate is one of the environmental conditions on which people live. Climate conditions impact every aspect of people’s daily life and production activities, even the survival of humankind. In recent years, human activities have adversely changed the climate. The emergence of global warming and extreme weather has prompted people to pay attention to the impact of climate on life. The adverse climate issues include reduced quality of air and food, facilitated spread of diseases and increased mortality of the population. Being more orientated to climate changes in the past, research has been less alerted to the negative impacts that climate changes could bring to human health. This could be ascribed to that after living in a region for a long time, the human body has “adapted” to climate. And after adaptation, routine health outcomes such as disease incidence and hospitalization rate become less obvious, making the habitants blind from the undesirable impacts of climate on the health status. This review article summarizes the impacts of cold climate on human development, including maternal/fetal factors, lifestyle factors, etc., and delineates the relationship between cold climate and human health.
Cold exposure alters proteomic profiles of the hypothalamus and pituitary in female rats
Authors: Bian Xiangyu , Li Xi , Xu Tong , Zhang Li , Zhang Yongqiang , Wu Shuai , Yang Renren , Dong Weiyun , Guo Changjiang , Yang Danfeng , Gao Weina
Published: May 2023

Objective

Studies have shown that both short-term and long-term cold exposures disturb the biological process. The aim of the present study is to investigate the effects of intermittent cold exposure on proteomic profiles in the hypothalamus and pituitary of female Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats.

Materials and methods

The rats were exposed to -10°C in a cabin for 4 h per day, and the treatment lasted for 14 days. The comparative label-free LC-MS/MS analysis was performed to investigate the changes of proteomic profiles in the hypothalamus and pituitary. ELISA analysis was used to validate the expression of differential proteins.

Results

22 differential proteins in the hypothalamus and 75 differential proteins in the pituitary were identified by the label-free proteomic analysis. Gene ontology annotation and enrichment analysis indicated that cold exposure disrupted protein phosphorylation, filopodium assembly, intracellular protein transport, peripheral nervous system neuron axonogenesis, spinal cord development, Golgi organization, positive regulation of pseudopodium assembly, and cell-cell adhesion. Three proteins (Cdc42, Ptprs, and Setd7) were down-regulated in the cold exposure group.

Conclusion

The results indicate that intermittent cold exposure alters the proteomic profiles of hypothalamus and pituitary in female rats.
Outpatient speech and language therapy via videoconferencing in Germany during the COVID-19 pandemic: Experiences of therapists / Videotherapie in der ambulanten Logopädie/Sprachtherapie in Deutschland während der COVID-19 Pandemie: Erfahrungen von Therapeut/innen
Authors: Wittmar Silke , Barthel Maria , Leinweber Juliane , Borgetto Bernhard
Published: May 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic, videoconferencing as a synchronous form of telepractice service delivery models received a boost. In Germany, online-only sessions are not a standardised means of healthcare provision, while telepractice is already well established internationally. This study examines videoconferencing in outpatient speech and language therapy during the first period of the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany. The experiences of therapists are reported in this study.

For this quantitative study, data were collected by an online survey. Speech and language therapists in Germany were surveyed (n = 816). Data were analysed using descriptive statistics.

The results demonstrated that 87% of participants used videoconferencing in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Videoconferencing was conducted with patients of different ages and disorder indications. In their use of videoconferencing, 78% of therapists described benefits. The mentioned benefits and limitations are similar to international findings, showing the potential for synchronous speech and language therapy via videoconferencing. German therapists display a general acceptance of the sustainable use of videoconferencing, and the majority of therapists can imagine transferring videoconferencing to standard healthcare.
Point-of-care ultrasound-guided submucosal paclitaxel injection in tracheal stenosis model
Authors: Deng Mingming , Wang Mengchan , Zhang Qin , Jiang Bin , Yan Liming , Bian Yiding , Hou Gang
Published: May 2023

Background and Objectives

Transcutaneous point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a good tool to monitor the trachea in many clinical practices. The aim of our study is to verify the feasibility of POCUS-guided submucosal injection as a potential drug delivery method for the treatment of tracheal stenosis.

Materials and methods

The inner wall of the trachea was monitored via a bronchoscope during the POCUS-guided submucosal injection of methylene blue in fresh ex vivo porcine trachea to evaluate the distribution of methylene blue. The feasibility and eficacy of POCUS-guided submucosal injection were evaluated in a tracheal stenosis rabbit model. Animals were divided into sham group, tracheal stenosis group, and treatment group. Ten days after the scraping of the tracheal mucosa or sham operation, POCUS-guided submucosal injection of paclitaxel or saline was performed. Seven days after the submucosal injection, the trachea was assessed by cervical computed tomography (CT) scan and ultrasound.

Results

The distribution of methylene blue in trachea proved the technical feasibility of POCUS-guided submucosal injection. CT evaluation revealed that the tracheal stenosis index and the degree of tracheal stenosis increased significantly in the stenosis group, while POCUS-guided submucosal injection of paclitaxel partially reversed the tracheal stenosis. POCUS-guided submucosal injection of paclitaxel also decreased the lamina propria thickness and collagen deposition in the stenosed trachea.

Conclusion

POCUS-guided submucosal paclitaxel injection alleviated tracheal stenosis induced by scraping of the tracheal mucosa. POCUS-guided submucosal injection might be a potential method for the treatment of tracheal stenosis.
Self-Efficacy Versus Dispositional Optimism and Life Satisfaction of Fitness Industry Employees
Authors: Matwiejczuk Patrycjusz , Mazur Zuzanna , Matwiejczuk Agnieszka
Published: May 2023

The article consists of theoretical and empirical parts. The theoretical part presents the most important issues related to such concepts as self-efficacy, dispositional optimism and life satisfaction among fitness industry employees. Reference was made to the most important findings of researchers in the fields of philosophy, psychology and sociology. The aim of the theoretical part was to present the issues studied and discussed in the empirical part as accurately as possible.

The main objective of the presented study was to check whether there were any correlations between the sense of generalized self-efficacy, life satisfaction and dispositional optimism among fitness industry employees. In the process of achieving this goal, Pearson’s r correlation analysis was carried out. The study covered 105 respondents. The level of significance was α = 0.05. The results of the analysis showed a statistically significant, strong positive correlation of the three variables r = 0.84 and r = 0.88. It turns out that in the case of people working in the fitness industry, along with the increase in satisfaction with their own lives, the level of dispositional optimism and the level of generalized self-efficacy increased. It was found that three elements are interdependent among corporate employees: the belief that the higher the goals they set, the stronger their commitment to the intended behaviour, even in the face of increasing failures, satisfaction as a relatively permanent assessment of life as wholeness and optimism that inspires motivation, and perseverance and determination to achieve specific goals and make decisions.
Exploring fish consumption patterns and preference factors among consumers in the Siraha district of Nepal
Authors: Chaudhary Balmiki , Yadav Shubh Pravat Singh , Yadav Bishnu , Chaudhary Swastika , Magar Keshab Kumar Budha , Sah Sumit Kumar
Published: May 2023

Fish consumption choices are impacted by the socioeconomic aspects of customers. A field survey was done in 2022 with the purpose of (i) measuring the frequency of fish consumption, (ii) studying the socioeconomic characteristics of customers and their preferences; and (iii) researching the variables impacting the consumption of fish by consumers in the Siraha district. A sample size of 102 individuals was selected randomly from the Siraha district, including the Lahan Municipality, Dhangadhimai Municipality, and Golbazar Municipality, to ensure representation across diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Data was collected using a questionnaire administered to the participants. Respondents (58.8%) overwhelmingly prefer to eat fish more than twice a week, throughout the year or particularly in winter. Rohu (Labeo rohita) and carp (Cyprinus carpio) are the most often eaten fish species. The frequency of fish-consumption shows a strong connection with income level and education level. The stepwise multiple regression model explained 58.1% of the overall variation in fish consumption. The market structure is not sanitary, the price of fresh fish is expensive, and the consumption frequency of customers is impacted, particularly for poor socio-economic groups. boosted by a variety of various legislation, marketing, and advertising methods. In addition, consumers should be dispersed throughout the year rather than exclusively in particular seasons.
Antibiotic Resistance in Probiotic Microorganisms
Authors: Seyirt Seda , Şanlıbaba Pınar , Uymaz Tezel Başar
Published: May 2023

Probiotics are widely used in different forms of food or food supplements due to their health benefits. Probiotics consumption has seen an increase over the years. The main species used in probiotic products are Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, along with other species such as Bacillus. Generally, probiotic microorganisms are accepted as safe even though they are resistant to several antibiotics. Some probiotic strains with intrinsic antibiotic resistance may be beneficial in regenerating gut microbiota during antibiotic therapy. However, the antibiotic resistance genes identified in probiotic microorganisms may carry the risk of the transfer of resistance genes to pathogens, raising concerns. For instance, tetracycline resistance genes have often been detected in probiotic organisms Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus. The antibiotic resistance genes carried on mobile genetic elements create reservoirs for pathogen resistance. This transfer of resistant genes to opportunistic pathogens and their spread may pose great danger. Hence, the purpose of this review was to assess the presence of antibiotic resistance in probiotic microorganisms and the potential transfer of the resistant genes to pathogens or commensal bacteria in the intestine.
The Effect of Remote Teleconnection Patterns on Temperature and Precipitation of the Euphrates-Tigris Basin
Authors: Bensiz Beyza Reyyan , Aksu Hakan
Published: May 2023

The Euphrates-Tigris Basin is the most important water source in the Middle East. The present study examined the relationship between the precipitation and temperature characteristics of the basin using remote teleconnection patterns on a monthly time scale. The effects of the North Atlantic, Arctic Oscillations, North Sea Caspian Pattern, and Western Mediterranean indices were examined. The relationship between teleconnection patterns and precipitation/temperature was investigated by adopting Spearman’s Correlation test. All of the remote teleconnection patterns had significant effects on the temperature and precipitation characteristics of the basin. However, the North Sea Caspian Pattern significantly affected the temperatures of the entire basin. Similarly, the Western Mediterranean index had a significant effect on the average temperatures for four months (February, April, November, and December) in almost the entire basin. Also, the Western Mediterranean Index corralates positively with the precipitation of the basin in January, while the correlation is negative in October, and November. Especially, the Western Mediterranean Index and the North Sea Caspian Pattern showed one-month and two-month delayed relationships in monthly total precipitation in some months. At the extremes of the index values, relationships often became strong and distinct. The study results may be useful for seasonal temperature and precipitation forecasts of the Euphrates-Tigris basin.
Studije filma i medija / Film and Media Studies
Authors: Daković Nevena
Published: May 2023

This paper traces the past of the Media Studies through mapping out the paradigmatic development of Film Studies - from theory to studies. It emphasises the threefold expansion of the analytical domain and discipline eventually sketching out the broadly (un)defined interdisciplinary and multimedia domain of the future.
Cannibalism, Fertility, and the Role of Food in Margaret Artwood’s The Edible Woman
Authors: Mijomanović Stevan
Published: May 2023

Today we live in a world full of various temptations and sensations leading us away from ourselves. We change our Self in order to comply with society and in the process we become the Other. This paper explores how Margaret Atwood perceives the search for one’s identity and the pressure of societal roles that lead to this loss of identity. The main character in the novel The Edible Woman, Marian, goes on a conflicting journey during which she rejects herself, muses about her environment and her role in it, and tries to grasp her essence, which has become elusive. Atwood uses food imagery to portray Marian’s inner battles. In this paper we explore the implications that this food imagery has both on Marian and the contemporary reader. Atwood argues that this book is “protofeminist”, yet from the prism of contemporaneity it can be read as feminist. However, the scope of this novel stretches to other concepts relevant to the present day: obsession with ‘size zero’, following the latest trends, living in the fast lane, etc.; these concepts are depicted through metaphorical extensions such as cannibalism and fertility. Atwood masterfully sets the stage where she explores how these concepts influence an individual to the extent where one uses mimicry to fit the regulations of a capitalistic society, thus becoming almost the same but not quite (Homi Bhabha, 1984), i.e. colonization of the Self leading to an unfulfilled Other.
Internet Memes as a Field of Discursive Construction of Identity and Space of Resistance
Authors: Marinkov Pavlović Lidija
Published: May 2023

This paper deals with Internet memes as a form of viral content that spreads via the network varying a basic concept while constructing and deconstructing different identities. If memes are understood as a discursive field in the completely new world of social media, in which different groups, their attitudes, ideologies and interests are represented more clearly and more directly than ever before through the appropriation of popular contents and images, then this form of viral content can be also viewed as a space of resistance and criticism in which identities are decentralized and ready for change.
Sexing the Border through the Body: Katarzyna Kosmala ed., Sexing the Border. Gender, Art and New Media in Central and Eastern Europe. Cambridge: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2014; 275 pp.
Authors: Panayotov Stanimir
Published: May 2023

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Kristijan Lukić, Sunčica Pasuljević Kandić, eds., Autonomies. Novi Sad: Zavod za kulturu Vojvodine, 2014; 167 pp.
Authors: Jankov Sonja
Published: May 2023

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Nikola Dedić, Rade Pantić and Sanela Nikolić eds., Savremena marksistička teorija umetnosti [Contemporary Marxist Theory of Art]. Belgrade: Orion Art, Faculty of Media and Communications, 2015; 644 pp.
Authors: Zečević Nataša
Published: May 2023

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Tomaž Šalamun, transformer u jeziku: nacrt za pok(e) retnu epistemološku platformu u jezičkom pejzažu sa Vitgenštajnom u pozadini / Tomaž Šalamun, a Transformer in the Language: draft of a mobile epistemological platform inside the linguistic landscape wi
Authors: Đurišić Vladimir
Published: May 2023

This paper deals with the transformations of Šalamun’s oeuvre in relation to the developments of philosophical platforms which he had been exposed to in the course of his creative life. They range from the first and second Wittgenstein, over French post-structuralism to object-oriented ontology and speculative realism. This exposure of course does not imply direct copying and reflections of the theory and philosophy on the one hand, and poetry on the other, but wishes to emphasize the comparative actions of all levels of the epistemological, linguistic, logical and political games that affect textual practices and their interchange. The transformation of Šalamun’s text is based on his outset from the reistic platform, and then directly registers the transformations of the folds and fractures within and between the epistemological platforms of which he was the contemporary, and with which he consequently interacted. In the second part of the paper, I bring forward propositions which may clarifythe methods of construction and contemplation of Šalamun’s poetry, a glossary for a better understanding of his linguistic strategy and object-oriented ontology, as well as a possibility for the application of this ontology in politics and ethics. This rounds out his oeuvre in the direction of understanding the upshot of his style through his latest books, conclusively with his posthumously published book Andes (2016).
Problem izvođenja kod Glena Gulda / The Analysis of Glenn Gould’s Performance
Authors: Rodić Bojana
Published: May 2023

New ways of performance have marked the 20th century, thereby there is the increasing number of those that complement and expand this discourse, both on the theoretical and creative level. Through the use of historical and theoretical analysis, this paper attempts to contribute to a better understanding of performance studies, performative and performativity. In this paper, the distinction between the performative and interpretative ways of performing a musical composition is emphasized. Special attention is given to the semiotic analysis of Glenn Gould’s piano movements, which have often been criticized without an attempt to explain their meaning. This paper demonstrates that the relationship between Gould’s gesticulation and the structure of music notation does exist, which consequently opens the door to the new aesthetics which is presented to the audience.