bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Dynamic Scalable Auto-Scaling Model as a Load Balancer in the Cloud Computing Environment
Authors: Rout Saroja Kumar , Ravinda JVR , Meda Anudeep , Mohanty Sachi Nandan , Kavididevi Venkatesh
Published: July 2023

INTRODUCTION: Cloud services are becoming increasingly important as advanced technology changes. In these kinds of cases, the volume of work on the corresponding server in public real-time data virtualized environment can vary based on the user’s needs. Cloud computing is the most recent technology that provides on-demand access to computer resources without the user’s direct interference. Consequently, cloud-based businesses must be scalable to succeed.OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this research work is to describe a new virtual cluster architecture that allows cloud applications to scale dynamically within the virtualization of cloud computing scale Using auto-scaling, resources can be dynamically adjusted to meet multiple demands.  METHODS: An auto-scaling algorithm based on the current implementation sessions will be initiated for automated provisioning and balancing of virtualized resources. The suggested methodology also considers the cost of energy.RESULTS: The proposed research work has shown that the suggested technique can handle sudden load demands while maintaining higher resource usage and lowering energy costs efficiently.CONCLUSION: Auto-scaling features are available in measures in order groups, allowing you to automatically add or remove instances from a managed instance group based on changes in load. This research work provides an analysis of auto-scaling mechanisms in cloud services that can be used to find the most efficient and optimal solution in practice and to manage cloud services efficiently.
Digital Forensic Advanced Evidence Collection and Analysis of Web Browser Activity
Authors: Majeti Ganesh , YVL Sai Sundar , Ulichi Sai Shanmukh , Mohanty Sachi Nandan , S. V. Sudha
Published: July 2023

Web browsers are the applications that the majority of computer users utilize the most. Users carry out a wide range of tasks, including accessing the internet, downloading files, and using social media programs, using a web browser to access email accounts. Many crimes committed using digital resources need to be investigated by looking at online browser history. Such information must be included in the reports of the examiners that will generate one of the data gathered, particularly about crimes involving entering the URL, downloaded files, access times, search phrases browser type, and times. Different methods are used by web browsers to store user data. Additionally, the locations where data is stored vary depending on the operating system being used. The analysis of web browsers on digital resources that are subject to criminal activity, data from various browsers on various operating systems, storage types, and data types that can be retrieved are all demonstrated in this study. Also, we demonstrated  the capabilities and tools used in the web browser to review the records.
Glucose metabolism profile recorded by flash glucose monitoring system in patients with hypopituitarism during prednisone replacement
Authors: Han Min-Min , Zhang Jia-Xin , Liu Zi-Ang , Xu Lin-Xin , Bai Tao , Xiang Chen-Yu , Zhang Jin , Lv Dong-Qing , Liu Yan-Fang , Wei Yan-Hong , Wu Bao-Feng , Zhang Yi , Liu Yun-Feng
Published: July 2023

The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is increasing in resource limited settings. Simultaneously, there has been an increase in the number of novel therapies for the management of diabetes mellitus. However, use of novel antidiabetic therapies is limited because of major market access challenges in resource limited settings. Niching products to those patients with the highest absolute risk for major adverse cardiovascular outcomes, and thus most likely to benefit from the therapy, are less likely to have negative budget impact for funders. To improve access, and reduce morbidity and mortality, requires alignment amongst key stakeholders including patient advocacy groups, health care professional councils, national departments of health, the pharmaceutical industry, treasury and finance departments.
Svědectví „starých obrazů“: kulturní krajina ideální a reálná
Authors: Šimůnek Robert
Published: July 2023

Old maps and images – paintings, drawings, graphics, and, in recent centuries, old photographs and postcards – capture the space around us, the proverbial “stage of history”, and have been seen as lucrative antiques for ages. However, the beauty of the old original still has magic in the digital age because the appeal of the old “representations of the landscape” remains. This is true for 15th-century murals, 17th-century copper engravings, and 19th-century lithographs. The present article, despite (unavoidably) being based on a series of micro-examinations delineated by time, territory, and relations to individuals, families, or institutions, takes on the characteristics of an aggregated work. It is dedicated to “images of the cultural landscape” as a whole, their role when they were created, their uses for the people that ordered them, and their role today (in this case primarily as a historical source).
Modelos didáticos comestíveis
Authors: Santos Cláudia Lilian Alves dos , Nascimento Shirley Santos , Silva Gabriele Marisco da
Published: July 2023

O presente relato apresenta a análise da experivivência docente a partir de uma proposta criativa para aulas práticas de anatomia humana. Neste sentido, objetivamos relatar a experiência docente á luz da sequência didática da produção de modelos anatômicos comestíveis produzidos por alunos do ensino médio/técnico do IFBA – Campus VCa. Como abordagem metodológica, foi empregado o método observacional, através da pesquisa ação e participante descrita por Thiollent (1985). Nossos resultados apontam que ao manipular modelos didáticos comestíveis, o educando exercita a articulação criativa da arte com elementos transcendentes ao seu próprio universo escolar, como a construção de novas habilidades gastronômicas, colaborativas e estratégicas para resolução de situações-problema. Para tanto, os modelos se mostram um dispositivo efetivo para estimular uma aprendizagem criativa.
MICROFACIES AND DEPOSITIONAL ENVIRONMENT OF MISHRIF FORMATION, NORTH RUMAILA OILFIELD, SOUTHERN IRAQ
Authors: Al-Ali Muslim M. , Mahdi Maher M. , Alali Rasha A.
Published: July 2023

Mishrif Formation is one of the main oil reservoirs in southern Iraq. This study analyzes the microfacies and depositional environment for Mishrif Formation in North Rumaila oilfield. The study was based on the analysis of 17 wells core. The Mishrif Formation represents deposition in a carbonate platform ramp system, with scattered patch reefs and shoals developed across the ramp margin and the platform top. It is characterized by skeletal grains (bioclasts) which are dominated such as foraminifera, rudist, calcareous Algae and other skeletal grains included mollusks shell fragments with Chondrodonta sometimes, and Echinoderms while non-skeletal grains are less abundant which are represented by Peloids and Ooids. According to the petrography analysis of Mishrif Formation, the fossils are dominated in the formation, four groups of these fossils are diagnosed, and these are Oligosteginid, Alveolinids, Dicyclina and Miliolids. Can be identified and build the sedimentary model with microfacies which apply to the Mishrif Formation. The sedimentological and stratigraphic analysis of Mishrif Formation core led to identification of 16 facies association, seven of which are found in the mB unit (lower part of the Formation) whereas they are deposited in outer ramp, mid ramp, ramp margin and lagoon, while nine in the mA unit (upper part of the formation) which are deposited in intraplate basin, mid ramp, inner ramp, ramp margin and lagoonal supra tidal.
Isolation of Mucorspp from patients with otitis media and its sensitivity to antifungals
Authors: Al-Ameri Kadhim H. A , Nasser Ashjan Agar
Published: July 2023

The current study dealt with patients with otitis media, where the fungus was isolated from different pathological conditions, and the patients were distributed according to age, sex, residence, and chronic diseases.The fungal species isolated from these patients were diagnosed, and the focus was on Mucor as it is dangerous and may cause black fungus disease, as it was diagnosed phenotypically and molecularly by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and a drug sensitivity test was conducted. The results showed that men are more susceptible to infection than women, and adults are more susceptible than adolescents and children, and chronic diseases increased the incidence.The study showed an average ability of Mucor spp to produce hydrolytic enzymes, which makes it dangerous only for patients with low immunity. The study also showed that the fungus is resistant to antifungals except for fluconazole, amphotericin B, and ketoconazole, where the diameter of inhibition was 32, 14, and 10 mm, respectively.
Study of Central Nervous System Depressant and Behavioral Activity of Ethanolic Extract of Clitoria Annuain Albino Rats
Authors: S Kalpana , S Shanawaz , R Kusuma , S Ghousiya , S Nelson Kumar
Published: July 2023

Objective: The objective was to evaluate depressant effects on central nervous system (CNS) and behavioral effects of ethanol extract of clitoria annua  and to find the phytochemical responsible for these activities with possible mode of action. Materials & Method: The central nervous system (CNS) depressant activity of C. annua was evaluated by the classical models of depression as Rota rod method, Actophotometer test, tail suspension, and thiopental sodium induced sleeping time tests in Rat. The Rats were divided into Normal, Standard, and two test groups containing five rats each. The test groups received extract at the doses of 200, and 400 mg/kg body weight orally where as the Normal group received distilled water (0.1 ml/mice, p.o.). Diazepam (2 mg/kg, i.p.) was used as standard drug. Results: It is clear that the plant extract significantly decreased the locomotor activity of rats in Rota rod method and Actophotometer test when compared to the normal (p < 0.05). It is observed that the extract showed significantly (p < 0.05) increased in immobility time in tail suspension test in mice. In addition, the extract produced prolongs the sleeping time with onset of action in contrast to the normal group. Conclusions: The present work depicts the evaluation of possible CNS depressant activity of C. annua in mice models. EECA can be a safe and effective approach/alternative for the treatment of number of CNS depressant disorders. More extensive study is required to fractionate, purify, and identify the exact mechanism of action CNS Depressant activity present in ethanolic extract of Clitoria annua with its active ingredients.
Mapping of Educational Resources of Central Jakarta Junior High School
Authors: Al Jufri Hamid
Published: July 2023

The problem of this research is that there are still many teachers who are not yet professional because teachers are the spearhead of a nation's progress. The purpose of this research is to find out the level of education, status, certification, and age of junior high school teachers in Central Jakarta. The population in this study were all teachers in Central Jakarta. Data collection techniques were carried out by means of documentation and questionnaires. In order to get an accurate assessment, the assessment of the results of the questionnaire is carried out with a descriptive quantitative assessment. The results of the study showed that there were still 194 high school level teachers, 633 auxiliary and honorary teachers, and 816 who had not been certified, and there was still a lack of young teachers. Based on the results of this study, it is suggested that public schools in Central Jakarta need to increase the level, status, and certification of teachers, and that there needs to be age consideration in accepting teachers.
Job Satisfaction of Vocational High School Teachers
Authors: Bunyamin Bunyamin
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship between: 1) organizational climate with teacher job satisfaction, 2) commitment with teacher job satisfaction and 3) climate and commitment together with teacher job satisfaction. The research was conducted at SMK in Ciracas District, East Jakarta with a population of 362 teachers. Using the Slovin formula with an error rate of 0.05, a simple random sample of 191 teachers was taken. Test the hypothesis using a correlation test. For the measurement of job satisfaction variables, five dimensions are used: namely interest in work done with indicators (1) diligent work and (2) increasing competence. The dimensions of awards received with indicators (1) compensation and (2) promotion. The supervisor's ability dimension provides technical assistance with indicators: (1) academic supervision and (2) clinical supervision. In general, the results of the study prove that the job satisfaction of teachers working at SMK Ciracas District can be influenced by organizational climate variables and commitment variables. As for suggestions for research related to the integration model of the influence of organizational climate variables and organizational commitment to job satisfaction, it can be done in the scope of work of private organizations.
Peningkatan Motivasi Belajar Siswa Kelas VII dengan Pendekatan Bermain Pada Mata Pelajaran PJOK
Authors: Pramadya Hardiansyah Putera  , Mochammad Ridwan  , Juheri
Published: July 2023

Salah satu solusi untuk meningkatkan aktivitas fisik pada anak adalah melalui pembelajaran Pendidikan Jasmani, Olahraga dan Kesehatan di sekolah. Sesuai dengan karakteristik peserta didik SMP usia 12-15 tahun yaitu cenderung suka bermain. Bermain sangat disukai oleh anak-anak karena aktivitas yang menyenangkan. Peserta didik akan termotivasi untuk melakukan aktivitas fisik sehingga tubuh menjadi bugar dan sehat. Jenis penelitian ini adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas yang dilaksanakan 2 siklus dimana setiap siklusnya dlakukan sebanyak 2 kali pertemuan dengan materi kebugaran jasmani. Teknik pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini adalah non-tes, yaitu dengan observasi, dokumentasi dan angket untuk melihat pendapat peserta didik terhadap pembelajaran yang dilakukan guru. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang sudah dilakukan maka ditemukan bahwa pendekatan bermain sangat efektif untuk meningkatkan motivasi belajar PJOK kelas VII SMPN 1 Bangsal. Dalam proses pembelajaran Pendidikan Jasmani, Olahraga dan Kesehatan perlu adanya inovasi pembelajaran yang menarik agar peserta didik tertarik dengan pembelajaran Pendidikan Jasmani, Olahraga dan Kesehatan.
Duolingo English Test Responsible AI Standards
Authors: Burstein Jill
Published: July 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) is now instantiated in digital learning and
assessment platforms. Many sectors, including tech, government, legal, and military
sectors, now have used formalized principles to develop responsible AI standards. While
there is a substantial literature around responsible AI more generally (e.g., Fjeld et
al., 2020; Gianni et al., 2022; and, NIST, 20231 ), traditional validity frameworks
(such as, Xi, 2010a; Chapelle et al., 2008; Kunnan, 2000; and, Kane, 1992) pre-date AI
advances, and do not provide formal standards for the use of AI in assessment. The
AERA/APA/NCME Standards (2014) pre-date modern AI advances, and include limited
discussion about the use of AI and technology in educational measurement. Some research
discusses AI application in terms of validity (such as Huggins-Manley et al., 2022,
Williamson et al., 2012, and Xi, 2010b). In earlier work, Aiken and Epstein (2000)
discuss ethical considerations for AI in education. More recently, Dignum (2021)
proposed a high-level vision for responsible AI for education, and Dieterle et al (2022)
and OECD (2023) discuss guidelines and issues associated with AI in testing. The
Duolingo English Test (DET)’s Responsible AI Standards were informed by the ATP (2021)
and ITC-ATP (2022) guidelines, which provide comprehensive and relevant guidelines about
AI and technology use for assessment. New guidelines for responsible AI are continually
being developed (Department for Science, Technology & Innovation, 2023).
Duolingo English Test: Subscores
Authors: LaFlair Geoffrey
Published: July 2023

The Duolingo English Test is a computer adaptive test that provides an overall score that represents test taker English language proficiency. However, stakeholders, such as university admissions officers, often want to make decisions based on test taker ability in one or more components of language ability, such as speaking. Similar to overall scores, subscores should meet standards of reliability when used for decision making. In addition, subscores should provide distinct information about the test takers’ abilities above and beyond the overall score. In this paper, we report on the research behind four subscores reported by the Duolingo English Test (Literacy, Conversation, Comprehension, and Production) that can be used by stakeholders to make decisions about test takers.
HUMIC EXTRACT AS A BIOSTIMULANT IN CROPS SUBJECTED TO ABIOTIC STRESS
Authors: Hernández-Campos Reinier , Robles Celerino , Muñiz-Becerá Sahylin , Pérez-Álvarez Sandra , Loera-Corral Octavio
Published: July 2023

Because abiotic stresses pose significant challenges to the growth and productivity of crops, the development of plants with greater survival and growth when exposed to unfavorable situations is an objective of several research groups. Biostimulants are substances or microorganisms that, when applied to crops through the foliar or root pathways, serve to enhance various processes related to growth and development. These processes include nutrient absorption, tolerance to environmental stress, and overall harvest quality. Interestingly, biostimulants can achieve these effects even when they possess a low concentration of nutrient elements in their composition. Among the main and most often used biostimulants are plant hormones, algae extract, mycorrhizal fungi, protein hydrolysates, and humic substances (humic and fulvic acids). This review sheds light on the biostimulant effects of applying humic substances to plants experiencing hydric stress conditions and low rainfed cultivation. Additionally, it aims to identify gaps in the current research and highlights areas that require further investigation. Furthermore, the review provides a concise overview of the origin and progression of research on humic substances (HS), including their extraction and obtaining process, as well as their structural characteristics and the relationship between structure, properties, and functions. The review also presents the research findings that support the potential of humic substances influencing crops affected by abiotic stress. These findings highlight the beneficial effects of humic substances in enhancing the resilience and performance of crops facing challenges such as drought, salinity, temperature extremes, and other non-biological stressors. The evidence underscores the significance of humic substances as a valuable tool in mitigating the detrimental impacts of abiotic stress on crop productivity and overall plant health.
Devenir italienne : l’Église évangélique vaudoise de la Restauration à la Belle Époque
Authors: Baral Simone
Published: July 2023

L’article vise à reconstruire l’histoire institutionnelle des Églises vaudoises du Piémont au cours du xixe siècle ; une histoire qui a conduit au développement d’une structure ecclésiologique en perpétuelle tension entre le congrégationalisme, le presbytérianisme et l’épiscopalisme et qui est le résultat de la rencontre et du choc des positions théologiques, des pressions du protestantisme international, des objectifs personnels, des désirs, des besoins et des craintes des anciennes paroisses de montagne et des nouvelles communautés de l’Italie naissante. Précisément, l’évolution de la situation politique de la Péninsule italienne constituait une référence constante, parfois même un modèle, pour imaginer la transformation de l’organisation ecclésiastique et les objectifs de politique religieuse à poursuivre.
A narrative review on concept of Bala and immunity in Ayurveda physiology
Authors: Agrawal Sonam , Singh Aparna , Gehlot Sangeeta
Published: July 2023

Bala in Ayurveda physiology is a multidimensional factor that refers to physical and psychological strength and the ability produced in response to antigen exposure and resistance against the manifestation of disease. It has also been synonymously used for components providing strength, nourishment, and stability to the body such as Oja, Vyadhikshamatva, Balya, Sara, Balavriddhikara Bhava, Prakrita Sleshma. The Bala of a person is determined by a complex interaction of multifactor such as Balavriddhikara Bhava, Dhatu Sarata, Prakriti, indulgence in dietary and behavioural activities, inherent qualities, etc. Further, it has also been opined that the Bala of a person cannot be assessed by just observing his body physique, as it has been seen that a person having a well-formed body does not always have good strength. In contrast, a person with a lean body may have excellent stability. As the Bala of a person serves as an important criterion for assessment of the severity as well as prognosis of disease, there is a need for the development of objective parameters for its assessment and implication in clinical practices.
PENERAPAN METODE ASOSIASI DENGAN ALGORITMA APRIORI UNTUK MENDUKUNG STRATEGI PROMOSI
Authors: Kurniawan Rizky , Yusuf Ridwan
Published: July 2023

Business management in a building shop business is one way that can help business activities to get the best sales results. In business management, several strategies are needed, for example, the strategy of selling a collection of building goods into one type of product category, using this strategy buyers who usually only buy one item of goods can buy several items at once. This can increase sales patterns in the building shop. Therefore, the author uses one method, namely the association method with the a priori algorithm to find patterns in a building goods sales transaction every year, so that later the frequency of itemsets is found based on several determinant items, support and confidence values, to determine the association between combinations of product items. From the results, it will be used as a promotional media at Prima Jaya Baja Store so that it can support the level of sales of building goods products and can soon grow rapidly and become one of the reference stores for the sale of building goods in Central Lampung in particular and Lampung Province in general.
PENERAPAN E-GOVERNMENT MELALUI SISTEM PELAYANAN DARING ADMINISTRASI KEPENDUDUKAN SUBANG (SIPEDAS) PADA DINAS KEPENDUDUKAN DAN PENCATATAN SIPIL
Authors: Suwardana Malik Syahrizal , Achmad Mansyur , Sutiyo Sutiyo
Published: July 2023

This study was conducted to provide insights regarding the online services of SIPEDAS, supporting and hindering factors, and the strategies employed for for the sake of its success. The method is a descriptive with a qualitative approach. The SWOT analysis is employed as the technique of analysis in designating the targets and composing the strategies. The SWOT matrix is employed to compose strategic issues and followed by a Litmus Test in assigning the priorities of which strategies to be used. Based on the findings, in supporting the the online services of SIPEDAS, there are a number of existing sopporting factors such as the online sevices regulations, Standard Operational Procedures, technical support for the staffs, cooperations from related parties, which resulted in the achievement of the Public Satisfaction Level (PSL) and the improvement of Disdukcapil’s services. However, there are still hindrances such as the unmaximized use of infrastructure, the lack of adequate human resources, particularly operarors/technicians, the uneven spread of information, some regions experiencing network issues/blank spots, some of the people are not competent enough in using online-based services and the lack of people’s awareness in fulfilling their civil administration
PERSEPSI GURU TENTANG KOMPETENSI DIGITAL DAN KEMAMPUAN MEMBUAT MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN
Authors: Mahyudin Ahmad
Published: July 2023

This study aims to determine the teacher's perception of digital competence in the ability of teachers and the practice of making learning media in schools. A quantitative research approach was used and a survey method was carried out, to collect data using a google form with 13 questionnaire items that returned the form the number of respondents was 64 school/madrasah teachers. Quantitative data analysis with SPSS version 24, including statistical descriptive analysis, mean value and standard deviation with one way sample test analysis. The results of the study found that the teacher's perception of digital competence and the ability to create media was the result of answers with an average of 4.34-3.94, that teachers had a good or even very good perception of digital competence for the digital knowledge section and digital users, excluding in digital security and programming capabilities. For the results of the analysis of the ability to make teacher learning media in schools/madrasah the average teacher is good and the teacher is able to make this, this is from the factors that encourage the rise of online learning and PJJ that have been experienced by teachers.
Review of Biological methods of AgNPs Synthesis
Authors: Qaeed Motahher.A
Published: July 2023

Recently, noble metal nanoparticle synthesis has become more advanced thanks to the growth of nanotechnology. The abundance and diversity of the biomolecules that function as capping and reducing agents in biological synthesis methods make them more advantageous than other traditional synthesis techniques in terms of cost and safety. Due to their safety and environmental friendliness, biosynthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) show potential uses in a variety of disciplines. The results of reported studies on the green synthesis of Ag NPs employing various stem, fruit, and seed components have been compiled together with their effects on the morphological characteristics. This review is crucial for figuring out how to synthesize Ag NPs in a method that is regulated, less expensive, and ecologically benign.
Impacto del Jitter en un control de formación multiagente
Authors: Anzola Anzola John Petearson , Simanca Herrera Fredys Alberto , García-Díaz Vicente
Published: July 2023

En este artı́culo se analizan las caracterı́sticas de una comunicación inalámbrica WiFi que emplea el protocolo TCP, incluyendo sus mecanismos de retransmisión de paquetes y DCF. El enfoque del estudio es el análisis de la influencia de un esquema de control de acceso al medio no prioritario en la formación robótica multiagente centralizada en el lı́der. Se examina especı́ficamente el impacto del jitter en el control de la formación, ya que cada paquete transmitido por el agente lı́der contiene información crı́tica sobre su posición objetivo. Las variaciones temporales en la entrega de estos paquetes pueden causar variaciones en la posición de los agentes seguidores, lo que a su vez puede afectar el mantenimiento de la formación con cierto grado de error. Cada agente robótico en la formación está compuesto por un robot Pioneer 3-DX y un control PID que le permite desplazarse hacia un punto objetivo bajo las restricciones no holonómicas. Para analizar el impacto del jitter, se presenta un framework de simulación que incorpora fuentes de tráfico externo como señal de perturbación que varı́a la entrega de paquetes, lo que afecta el control de formación robótica multiagente.
Effect of H2S on CO2 Corrosion of Mild Steel in High-Temperature Supercritical CO2 Conditions
Authors: Choi Yoon-Seok , Farelas Fernando , Paolinelli Luciano , Nešić Srdjan , Abas Ahmad Zaki , Nor Azmi Mohammed , Suhor Muhammad Firdaus
Published: July 2023

The effect of H2S on the aqueous corrosion behavior of mild steel was evaluated at high-pressure and high-temperature (HPHT) conditions at a partial pressure of CO2 of 12 MPa and a temperature of 160°C. The corrosion rate of steel samples was determined by electrochemical and weight loss measurements. The surface and cross-sectional morphology and the composition of the corrosion product layers were analyzed by using surface analytical techniques (scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy, and x-ray diffraction). Results showed that the corrosion rate decreased with time and no significant difference was observed in the presence of 1,000 ppm and 2,000 ppm of H2S at HPHT CO2 conditions. Surface and cross-sectional analyses revealed that the corrosion process was governed by the formation of FeCO3 regardless of the presence of H2S. Furthermore, the corrosion behavior of mild steel in these conditions did not depend significantly on flow velocity.
A Humble Exclusivism? Reconstructing Exclusivism under Justificationist Rather than Bivalent Parameters
Authors: Grube Dirk-Martin
Published: July 2023

This contribution develops a humble exclusivism that respects religious Others in their Otherness. It focuses on truth-geared rather than salvation-geared religious exclusivism. It argues that there is nothing wrong with exclusivism but that it can become wrong when held in situations of cognitive ambiguity. In those situations, it needs to be reconstructed in humble rather than triumphalistic ways. Religious exclusivism should be maintained in a humble spirit since religion is characterized by cognitive ambiguity. A justificationist rather than a bivalent theoretical framework allows for cognitive humbleness. Reconstructed under justificationist parameters, religious exclusivism allows one to claim cognitive superiority for one’s own religion – but in a ‘broken’ way. Broken superiority and a humble exclusivism fit best with Christianity’s emphasis upon ‘fallenness’.
Al-walā’ w’ al-barā’ (Loyalty and Disavowal): Reconstructing a ‘Creed’ in the Muslim Hermeneutics of ‘Otherness’
Authors: Ellethy Yaser
Published: July 2023

The notion of al-walā’ w’ al-barā’ is entrenched in some classical and modern Muslim discourses as a creed that ordains a Muslim’s view and attitude toward ‘disbelievers’. The proponents of a doctrinal position of this notion in Islam utilize a certain reading of scriptural sources to justify the coherence of this ‘creed’. A thorough investigation could reconstruct the applicability of this claim. Almost all these texts relate to situations of interreligious conflicts, competing coalitions, and menacing amities with enemies where belongings and loyalties cannot be negotiable. In this respect, the liaison between apostasy and disloyalty lies in the fact that ridda, in premodern contexts, included disengagement from the community, change of allegiance, and therefore enmity with the former socio-political context.
Early Verse Position-Taking in the Henrician Court
Authors: Quoss-Moore Rebecca M.
Published: July 2023

In this chapter, considerations of Henry’s use of verse as an outlet for political self-assertion join with analysis of his increasing centralization of power as a radical act, considering the two together as context for reactive verse work from Henrician courtiers. The increasing emphasis on the monarch as the source of power and privilege created restrictions under which courtiers chafed, but Henry also assigned particular privilege to courtly poetry, establishing its power as a fact of court life and so creating one of the outlets through which courtiers resisted those restrictions. Skelton’s work offers one entry in the early establishment of the position-taking power of verse, infused with the choices established by the King for privileging and coding such position-taking.
Traditions of Resistance and Verse Position-Taking
Authors: Quoss-Moore Rebecca M.
Published: July 2023

This chapter engages Henrician courtiers’ manipulation of historic traditions. Surrey and Wyatt draw on established practices in using kings of classical antiquity as allegorical stand-ins for the reigning king. Henry’s preferences in material self-presentation underline the political verse-making process that takes place when courtiers manipulate his choices of royal precedent as a tool for critique. References to tradition constitute composing choices that actively modify extant material to reflect participation in shared systems of position-taking. The limits of those shared systems are considered through Wyatt’s participation and Surrey’s apparent moments of resistance, as well as through Tottel’s editing and titling practices, which increase access but also assign and contain meaning for new audiences, emphasizing the distinct literacies of courtly position-taking.
Men’s and Women’s Approaches to Translation and Authority in the Late Henrician Court
Authors: Quoss-Moore Rebecca M.
Published: July 2023

This chapter focuses on translation from classical and ancient sources, engaging Surrey’s Aeneid and Wyatt’s Psalms and considering Katherine Parr’s uses of biblical and political authority. Parr’s work offers a bridge into an examination of the use of translated work from verse into prose by Elizabeth I and Jane Lumley. These works are considered, together, as translations of texts that had already been assigned cultural importance and authority, thus increasing the interpretive cultural framework. This section on translation emphasizes the interpretive frameworks audiences were expected to bring to their reading and offers us practical demonstrations of how power—inflected by gender, status, and age—is played out on the page.
‘Locum ecclesiae designavit, quae Ioannis et uxoris pecunia extructa est’
Authors: Dow Douglas N.
Published: July 2023

Bernardino Barbatelli (called Poccetti, 1553–1612) painted much of the imagery in the Canigiani Chapel at Santa Felicita. Commissioned by Giovanni Canigiani at the end of the sixteenth century, the decorative program—which includes a mural of the miraculous snowfall that led to the foundation of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome—reveals how Canigiani and Poccetti collaborated to create a complex iconography that reflected contemporary Catholic concerns regarding art patronage, the importance of saintly intercessors, and the role of bishops in implementing the reforms of the Council of Trent. Although overshadowed by Pontormo’s efforts in the facing Capponi Chapel, the images in the Canigiani Chapel are a striking example of Florentine religious painting in the period of church reform.
‘L’inventore di dipingere tutte le muraglie della nostra chiesa’
Authors: Dow Douglas N.
Published: July 2023

Bernardino Barbatelli (called Poccetti, 1553–1612) was buried in Santa Maria del Carmine in 1612. At the time, almost the entire fresco cycle in the nave that represented the apostles was by his hand. This chapter reconstructs the decorative program, destroyed by a fire in 1771, through a reading of archival documents, contemporary records, and a comparison to known examples of similar paintings by Poccetti. The renovations to the Carmine embodied the ideals of the Roman Church as it faced the threat of Protestantism. In addition to a robust defense of religious imagery, the apostles in the Carmine also emphasized the Church’s long history, while an elaborate program of faux colored-marble revetment demonstrated Catholicism’s continued commitment to ecclesiastical splendor.
Analysis of Using Social Networks in Promoting University Educational Services
Authors: Konopyanova G. A. , Baikenov Zh. Y. , Mambetkaziyev A. A. , Mukhambetova Z. S.
Published: July 2023

The article is devoted to studying the promotion of university educational services in the digital environment and developing recommendations for increasing the effectiveness of this area of their marketing activities. A review of the literature and the use of general and unique methods of scientific cognition made it possible to clarify the role of Internet tools in the communication patterns of a modern university and determine groups of external and internal target audiences. It has been established that the primary means of university digital media communication are the website and social networks. An analysis of the digital profiles of universities on websites made it possible to identify shortcomings related to both the content and the technical side: problems with updating and duplicating information, non-compliance with the sequence of stages of the sales funnel, restrictions on access to information, difficulty in navigation, and lack of mobile versions. Audit and content analysis of university social networks were conducted using quantitative and qualitative indicators. Quantitative analysis revealed the most significant demand for such platforms as Instagram and Facebook. The quality of using social networks as promotion tools is reduced due to the lack of corporate identity and poor consideration of the interests and needs of the target audience. The authors compiled SWOT-analysis of strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats of Internet resources of Kazakhstan universities and proposed stages, structure and content of the strategy for promoting university educational services in the digital environment.
The Diversification of the Economy of the Ulytau Region through the Development of Tourism
Authors: Tleuberdinova A. T. , Salauatova D. M.
Published: July 2023

The purpose of the study is to determine the possibilities for diversifying the economy of the Ulytau region through the development of the tourism industry. Some regions of Kazakhstan are characterized by monoprofile regions, the problems of which are exacerbated during the crisis. A monoprofile characterizes the spatial organization of the economy of the Ulytau region as a consequence of the predominant orientation towards the development of non-ferrous metallurgy. As evidenced by the events of the world arena in recent years, excessive dependence on commodity markets in the long term, one way or another, creates a threat of inhibition and a deformation impact on the trajectory of the socio-economic development of the region. This condition determined the topic of this article and its theoretical and practical significance. The study uses a systematic approach. The methodological basis of the study is based on general scientific methods: analysis and synthesis of statistical data, logical method, method of comparative analysis, and methods for assessing the level of diversification of the regional economy. As a result of the study, a diagnosis of the state of diversification of the economy of the Ulytau region was carried out, and the tourism sector was defined as a direction for achieving the sustainability of the region’s economy due to the presence of rich tourism potential. Conclusions and suggestions based on the results of the study can be used in the development of regional programs and concepts for the development of the Ulytau region.
The Economic Potential of the Regions of Kazakhstan: Comparative Analysis and Regional Accessibility
Authors: Kenzhegulova G. K. , Bekbossinova A. S. , Kenzhealia Y. A.
Published: July 2023

This study examines the relationship between regional accessibility and economic potential in Kazakhstan based on empirical data processing. The study shows that transport infrastructure, measured by the length of roads and railways, is one of the decisive factors affecting regional accessibility. The structure of the study consists of four essential stages: data collection; identification of leading directions; correlation and regression analysis; substantiation of conclusions, and recommendations. The variables used in the comparative analysis are the operational length of railway lines, the length of public roads and the gross regional product. The correlation and regression analysis results revealed significant links between the length of railways and highways and the gross regional product (GRP) of the selected regions. The obtained models for South Kazakhstan, North Kazakhstan and Karaganda regions showed high positive relationships based on high values of R-squares. The study results showed that the variables included in these models strongly correlate with the overall regional changes in output and better explain their positive relationships. The study emphasizes the importance of taking into account regional differences in infrastructure development and economic indicators. As a result of the results obtained, conclusions should be drawn, and recommendations should be made policy makers can use that to promote balanced and inclusive regional development by reducing inequality.
Influence of the Selection Criteria for Regional Industrial Projects on Their Implementation Efficiency
Authors: Shaldarbekov K. B. , Nurmukhambetova Z. S. , Shaldarbekova K. B. , Zhantayeva A. M.
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study is to determine the most important criteria for the selection of regional industrial projects. As part of the study, the authors conducted a review of modern literature on this topic and identified 19 criteria for the selection of regional industrial projects. To determine the most priority of these criteria, an expert survey was conducted using the ranking method. Entrepreneurs who have implemented several projects in the Zhambyl region, as well as employees of state bodies, representatives of the scientific sphere and employees of financial institutions were selected as experts. To summarize the data obtained as a result of the expert survey, descriptive statistics methods were used (indicators characterizing the degree of consistency of expert opinions, and coefficients of variation were calculated). According to the results of the study, the most important criteria for the selection of regional industrial projects were determined. After determining the criteria for the selection of regional industrial projects, an analysis was carried out on those projects that, a few years after the launch of the project, did not reach their design capacity. Analysis of the reasons for their stoppage or failure to reach the design capacity showed that the criteria identified by us as a result of this study are a priority. The results of this study may be of interest to both researchers and heads of regional government agencies when selecting projects for inclusion in the industrialization map of the region.
The Tehran Stock Exchange Reaction to Covid-19 Outbreak Announcement
Authors: Alibeigof F. , Safarzadeh M. H.
Published: July 2023

While prior research on the Covid-19 effects on stock markets focused on developed countries, this study aims to examine the impact of Covid-19 on Iran’s emerging and developing market. The study sample comprised 245 companies listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE). This study uses panel-data regression models to evaluate the influence of the Covid-19 announcement on stock returns from February 12th to February 26th, 2020. The study results indicate that the announcement of the Coronavirus outbreak in Iran had not caused an abnormal return on the TSE. In examining the impact of this event on various industries, we have observed that other sectors did not show abnormal reactions through the news except for the three groups of banks, base metals, and pharmaceutical companies. Discussion and conclusion: the findings of this study suggest the poor market efficiency of TSE. Considering TSE is subject to macro-variables in the country, we have found that the metal industry in Iran converges with the global market of metals. Future research and implication: the investors should pay attention to international events affecting the metal industry, which brings new topics to focus on for future research. To investigate the long-term effect of this event on the capital market, future research is suggested to use models such as GARCH.
The Impact of Digitalization on Socio-Economic Development of the Metropolis (on the Example of Almaty)
Authors: Shakibayev M. K. , Balginova K. M. , Shaikenova N. T.
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this article is to explore the impact of digitalization in megacities on its socio-economic indicators using the example of Almaty city since it is one of the cities that meets the requirements of a megacity. Digitalization today is one of the factors in the development of both the economy and other areas. Digital transformation taking place in the world affects important industries and areas of all territories, but this is especially true for large cities. Since it ensures the vital activity of these cities, facilitating the life of the population and management processes. In this study, the index of digitalization of the metropolitan economy was calculated, which consists of three sub-indices. Further, a correlation-regression analysis was carried out between digitalization indicators and socio-economic indicators: average monthly salary, gross regional product (GRP), population and life expectancy. Four hypotheses were put forward, of which three were accepted, and one rejected. Economy digitalization has a significant impact on average monthly salary, GRP and population increase. Excel and SPSS programs were used for calculations. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics of the Republic of Kazakhstan from 2016 to 2021 was used. The results showed a positively strong and high correlation between digitalization and population size, average monthly salary and GRP. And a high negative correlation between life expectancy. The study’s results can be used in the development of megacities, where digitalization programs are being implemented to improve the results of the introduction of digital technologies in the socio-economic sphere.
Relationship between Innovation and Economic Growth in the Example of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Authors: Altynbekov M. A. , Yesbergen R. A. , Aimurzinov M. S. , Zhadigerova O. Zh. , Ibrasheva A. Zh.
Published: July 2023

This article examines the relationship between innovation, education and economic growth in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Many empirical studies have proved a positive relationship between innovation and economic growth, that innovation has become a major component of global economic growth. Despite the acceleration of economic growth in various countries, including Kazakhstan, the relationship between economic growth and innovation in the country remains unclear. This study examined the impact of three factors: R&D, academic staff and innovation spending on economic growth in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The identified groups of indicators of economic development consist of sub-indicators. A regression analysis was done based on statistical data from 2009 to 2021. SPSS software was used for data processing. Three pairs of hypotheses were developed. The results of the first and third groups of hypotheses are similar only in those indicators that represent the total number of participants in innovative development, whose influence on economic development becomes strong. Thus, we can conclude that there is a strong relationship between GDP and indicators of educational and innovation factors. There is a relationship between the indicators of the academic staff in R&D and all enterprises that are involved in the process of development and implementation of innovations in Kazakhstan. The proposed hypotheses were accepted. Government agencies can use the results of this study in the development of innovation policy in the country.