bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EXPLORING THE FEASIBILITY OF PARALLEL I2C SENSOR INTERFACING ON AN EDUCATIONAL FPGA BOARD: RESOURCE UTILIZATION ANALYSIS AND DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Authors: OPREA Claudiu-Alexandru , KIREI Botond Sándor , TURCU Romulus Valeriu Flaviu
Published: November 2024

The goal of this work is to showcase the capabilities of Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) as powerful reconfigurable computing devices for educational and research purposes. The work will demonstrate the high processing power of an FPGA by controlling multiple I2C buses to and from peripheral sensors. The article will provide a guide on implementing a state machine in VHDL hardware description language and will present the response of the sensors and the working capacity of Basys 3 FPGA. The I2C signals will be visualized using a Logic Analyzer and explained. The conclusion of the article will highlight the capabilities of FPGAs and explore the potential for their use in other complex tasks.
COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE SPEED OF SOUND MEASUREMENT IN METALS BASED ON COLLISION TIME
Authors: PÉTER R. , TUNYAGI Arthur R. , SIMON Alpár P.
Published: November 2024

Several electrical measurement methods based on impact time measurements are presented in order to determine the sound propagation velocity in different metals. The sound impulses were initiated by dropping metal rods or tubes on a rigid anvil, and the speed of sound was determined by measuring the impact time and the time needed for the wave to propagate from the impacting end to the free end. Several electric methods are presented and compared; the results obtained for the speed of sound being in fair agreement with theory. The experiments described in this paper could be successfully used as undergraduate Physics experiments leading students towards better understanding of phenomena regarding sound propagation in solids.
The nexus between green human resource management on organizational citizenship behavior in the hotel industry: A structural equation modelling approach
Authors: Salama Wagih Mohamed
Published: November 2024

In recent years, awareness of sustainability has increased significantly in the hospitality industry, particularly within the hotel sector, which is recognized as a major contributor to environmental degradation. In response to this challenge, hotel managers are increasingly implementing green human resource management (GHRM) practices to increase Organizational Citizenship Behavior. Considering job satisfaction, and organizational commitment as mediator. A survey was conducted with 383 employees from three- and four-star Egyptian hotels and the obtained data were analyzed using SPSS version 22 and Amos version 24. Structural equation modelling was used to analyze the data. The study revealed that GHRM practices positively impacts Organizational Citizenship Behaviors (OCB), job satisfaction and organizational commitment in addition, the study found that job satisfaction and organizational mediates the relationship between Green Human Resource Management and Organizational Citizenship Behavior. The study found a positive link between GHRM and OCB, partially mediated by job satisfaction and organizational commitment. The recommend that implementation of GHRM practices in the hotel industry can have significant positive implications.
Food vulnerability index for the development of the Mazahua community in the state of Mexico
Authors: Núñez Betancourt Ernest Yasser , Hernández Juárez Martin , Luquez Gaitan Carlos Ernesto , Montero Monsalvo Emmanuel
Published: November 2024

The native peoples of the State of Mexico, especially the Mazahua community, present a high degree of marginality and food vulnerability, causing their inhabitants to be classified within the poor and extremely poor population. The objective of the research is to propose a food vulnerability index for the Mazahua community of the State of Mexico through the induction-deduction method, contrasting the existing literature with a semi-structured exploratory interview to identify the main factors that affect the native peoples. The study population was selected taking into account the number of inhabitants and poverty levels. The sources of information, in addition to documentary sources, were key informants and visits to Mazahua families that facilitated information about the different variables: natural, economic, social, cultural component, degree of adaptability and resilience for the creation and better understanding of the food vulnerability index in the communities under study.
Establishing a new system of affordable housing
Authors: Jin Xin
Published: November 2024

The current housing security system plays a crucial role in improving people’s livelihood and promoting social equity and justice. However, the high eligibility criteria for affordable housing and its limited coverage have resulted in unsatisfactory outcomes of the affordable housing model. This paper introduces and analyzes the Korean Jeonse right system, and, in light of the current state of affordable housing development in China, proposes a new housing rental model. The aim is to address the core issues of the real estate market, alleviate the contradiction between “housing difficulties” and social progress, and offer suggestions for the future evolution of the housing rental market.
Fast spread of Corythucha arcuata (Say, 1832) (Hemiptera: Tingidae) in Slovakia during the period 2020–2022
Authors: Zúbrik Milan , Barta Marek , Nikolov Christo , Rell Slavomír , Kunca Andrej , Gubka Andrej , Vakula Jozef , Galko Juraj , Leontovyč Roman , Lalík Michal , Kulfan Jan
Published: November 2024

This research examines the rapid spread of the oak lace bug, Corythucha arcuata (Say, 1832), in Slovakia from 2020 to 2022. A native of the Nearctic region, this pest was first detected in Europe back in 2000 and has since extended across considerable part of the continent. Monitoring efforts revealed its presence in Slovakia in 2018, with subsequent surveys showing its distribution through the southern region and a northward expansion. The pest mainly infests oak trees, and in 2022, it was seen there on as many as 87% of the plots. Out of a total of 233 locations visited in the period 2020–2022, the bug was found on 169 sites, which represents 72.5%. The study identified the pedunculate and Turkey oak as primary host-plants. The results provided a clear trend from the bugs moving further north with each passing year, covering an estimated total distance of 84.5 km over the three-year timeframe. Factors influencing its spread included passive transport via vehicles and possible wind-assisted dispersal on a local scale. The study also highlights the need for continuous monitoring and management strategies to mitigate its impact on oak ecosystems.
Two unprecedented outbreaks of the European spruce bark beetle, Ips typographus L. (Col., Scolytinae) in Austria since 2015: Different causes and different impacts on forests
Authors: Hallas Till , Steyrer Gottfried , Laaha Gregor , Hoch Gernot
Published: November 2024

Austria has been facing two outbreaks of the European spruce bark beetle, Ips typographus L., in the last ten years. In this study, we compile data of damage caused by I. typographus L. as well as storm and snow breakage from 2002 to 2022 in two regions affected by these bark beetle outbreaks based on the Documentation of Forest Damaging Factors in Austria and analyze them in context of climatic factors. The first outbreak started in 2015 and affected Norway spruce forests at low elevation (< 600 m) in the north of Austria. Annual damage peaked in 2018 at 3.3 million m3 (representing 2.6% of total growing stock in the area). The second outbreak started in 2021 and affected mountainous spruce forests in the south of Austria. In this case extensive damage by storm in 2018 and snow breakage in the two following winters preceded the bark beetle outbreak. Annual damage by I. typographus L. reached 1.7 million m3 (2.4% of growing stock) in 2022. Most forests are located on steep mountain slopes and have important protective function against natural hazards. High temperatures allowed completion of two generations up to 1,400 m elevation. Linear regression models showed that damage by I. typographus L. was significantly affected by climatic water balance. This effect was stronger in the north than in the south. We discuss the different patterns of the outbreaks and challenges for bark beetle management in the context of climate change.
Wildlife damage to forest stands in the context of climate change – a review of current knowledge in the Czech Republic
Authors: Brabec Pavel , Cukor Jan , Vacek Zdeněk , Vacek Stanislav , Skoták Vlastimil , Ševčík Richard , Fuchs Zdeněk
Published: November 2024

Wildlife damage to forests has become an increasingly serious problem in recent years, and its impact is exacerbated by ongoing climate change. Rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, uneven precipitation distribution, and other factors affect forest ecosystems, which, in turn, affect cloven-hoofed animal populations, their food preferences, and ultimately, the extent of damage they cause. Based on 133 references, this review article focuses on the relationships between wildlife damage and climate change and presents possible strategies to address this issue in the Czech Republic. Wildlife damage includes not just browsing and fraying in natural and artificial regeneration but also damage to trees from bark stripping and the lesser-known rooting of seedlings. Concerning tree species, browsing is most damaging to silver fir (Abies alba Mill.) and sycamore maple (Acer pseudoplatanus L.). The enticement to wildlife increases as the proportion of the tree species in the stand decreases. Browse damage is more severe at the edge of the stand. Bark stripping and secondary rot cause the most damage to the production quality of Norway spruce (Picea abies [L.] Karst.). Total wildlife damage increases with elevation. Combined with the progress of climate change, game-induced damage significantly restricts close-to-nature forest management practices and limits the use of adaptive measures in response to climate change. In addition, mixed forests with species that attract wildlife and the rapid increase in the number of clearings following bark beetle salvage logging significantly increase game pressure. This is primarily the result of the overpopulation of native and introduced game species and the considerable inconsistency between forest and hunting management practices, with the latter not respecting the principle of ecologically tolerable game damage.
Does bark beetle Ips typographus (L.) die after flying away from the poisoned trap tree?
Authors: Kula Emanuel , Hrdlička Petr , Zvoníček Karel
Published: November 2024

Ips typographus (L.) is the most significant insect pest in the European spruce forests. Methods of control and monitoring are in the period of Ips typographus (L.) outbreaks supplemented with suppressive procedures applying insecticides. The aim of our study was to determine the necessary length of Ips typographus (L.) imagoes movement across the treated surface, resulting in their death also in the case of their flying away from the trap tree. Insecticides Forester (active substance cypermethrin) and Dinastia (active substance deltamethrin) were tested in laboratory conditions. Exposure times the beetles moved on the intoxicated bark were 30–300 s. Then the beetles were placed in Petri dishes and their survival rate up to twenty-four hours was established. Experiment duration was 8 weeks from spraying with repeated week control tests. High efficiency of tested pyrethroids ensuring the death of also flying away imagoes within six hours after contamination was established at three weeks. The rate of their survival was increasing from Week 4 independently on the exposure times (deltamethrin). In cypermethrin, the survival rate of imagoes was high and dependent on the exposure times. The efficiency of deltamethrin was higher than that of cypermethrin. During the outbreaks, the pheromone-baited poisoned trap trees causing the death also to flying away imagoes of Ips typographus (L.) have to be sprayed with the above-mentioned pyrethroids in a monthly interval at the time of swarming culmination. The efficiency of both insecticides decreased more rapidly on the upper unprotected side of the trap tree.
Technologies and the elderly
Authors: Amoretti Guido
Published: November 2024

Technological development and the increase in the elderly population are undoubtedly the two phenomena that have most characterized the last forty years. Although the elderly are credited with a certain resistance towards new things, in the last 20 years there has been a growing interest in the use of technological tools such as smartphones, PCs and tablets by the elderly population. This phenomenon has undergone a strong acceleration starting from the COVID-19 pandemic which has made technological tools indispensable in order to maintain virtual social and family relationships as it was not possible to meet people directly. Technologies promise undoubted advantages, especially for elderly people who are more easily subject to fatigue and walking problems and are more in need of constant monitoring of their health, but, at the same time, it exposes everyone, especially those over sixty-five, to collateral damage, such as reduction of in-person relationships and exposure to online scams. In this article we will try to identify the pros and cons of the diffusion of modern technological tools among the elderly.
Harassment from the Perspective of the Current Romanian Criminal Code
Authors: Drăgan Alin Teodorus
Published: November 2024

The legislator of the Criminal Code resorted to the criminalization of this deed in response to cases that occurred in everyday reality, in which various persons, especially women, are waited for and followed in the street or other public spaces or are badgered via phone calls or messages, all of which are done in such a way as to create a state of fear for the person in question.
Application of a liposomal subunit vaccine in chickens for reduction of Campylobacter gut colonisation
Authors: Łasica Anna , Godlewska Renata , Gubernator Jerzy , Jakubiak-Augustyn Anna , Majewski Paweł , Wyszyńska Agnieszka
Published: November 2024

Introduction

Campylobacter are the most common cause of food poisoning, which manifests itself in diarrhoea of varying severity. Additionally, because of the increasing number of people with immune deficiencies, more frequent serious complications of Campylobacter infections are being observed. The main source of infection is the consumption of contaminated poultry meat, which is a consequence of the insufficiency of current hygiene and biosecurity to control Campylobacter or eliminate it from the poultry food chain.

Material and Methods

Two hybrid proteins, presenting selected epitopes of the Campylobacter antigens CjaD and EF-Tu, were developed based on the highly immunogenic proteins CjaA and CjaC. Four groups of chickens were vaccinated with different preparations (a mixture of both hybrid proteins encapsulated in anionic or neutral liposomes) and different doses (a single dose given on the day of hatching or two doses given on days 1 and 14 of life). The number of Campylobacter was assessed in the intestinal contents of vaccinated birds.

Results

No statistically significant differences in colonisation levels were observed between chickens immunised with neutral liposomes containing hybrid proteins and their non-immunised counterparts, regardless of dosage regimen.

Conclusion

Although immunisation of chickens did not produce the expected results, the approach used has great potential, which is worth further investigation and development.
Expressions of vascular endothelial cadherin and soluble Fas ligand in patients with viral myocarditis and their correlations
Authors: Hu Hongmei , Wang Xuejiao , Li Na , Lu Fue , Li Rui
Published: November 2024

Background

We aimed to explore the expressions of vascular endothelial cadherin (VE-cadherin) and soluble Fas ligand (sFasL) in patients suffering from viral myocarditis (VMC), and the correlations between them.

Methods

Fifty VMC patients diagnosed between January 2022 and December 2023 were selected as the subjects (experimental group), and an equal number of participants receiving health examination were included as a control group. The experimental group was then subdivided into mild, moderate, and severe subgroups according to their clinical symptoms. Peripheral blood samples were collected to detect the serum levels of VE-cadherin and sFasL through enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and the differences in their levels were compared. The clinical baseline data and cardiac function indicators (left ventricular systolic function as well as early and late left ventricular diastolic function) were acquired.

Results

The ejection fraction of the inferior ventricular septum showed no significant difference between the two groups (p>0.05), but there were significant differences in the remaining indicators (p<0.05). The levels of VE-cadherin and sFasL in the experimental group were significantly higher than those in the control group (p<0.05). The severe VMC group had significantly elevated VE-cadherin and sFasL levels compared with those of moderate and mild groups, and the moderate group had significantly raised levels compared to those of the mild group (p<0.05). VE-cadherin level was positively correlated with sFasL level.

Conclusions

The elevation of serum VE-cadherin and sFasL levels may be associated with myocardial inflammatory response and cardiac function damage. VE-cadherin and sFasL are potential biomarkers of VMC for early diagnosis and treatment evaluation.
SeamlessMD and the Evolution of Virtual Health Apps in Canada
Authors: Ashena Katy , Rajesh Krishnan Aishwarya , Zinner Sean
Published: November 2024

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Gender, Culture and Ethics: Confronting the Complexities of Sex-Selective Abortion in Canada
Authors: Dabirzadeh Armita
Published: November 2024

This article examines the ethical and cultural implications of sex-selective abortion, with a focus on the Indo-Canadian community. Drawing from a 2016 Canadian Medical Association Journal study and expert opinions, including a CBC radio discussion and Dr. Jen Gunter's commentary, it highlights the conflict between reproductive rights and entrenched gender biases. The piece critiques the challenges in legislating against sex-selective abortion, emphasizing the infringement on reproductive rights and privacy, and the need to address deeper societal and cultural factors behind sex selection.
The analysis includes cultural perspectives, revealing how societal norms and familial pressures in the Indo-Canadian community impact reproductive decisions, often leading to coercion and loss of choice. The feminist viewpoint links sex-selective abortion to broader issues of gender inequality and misogyny.
Conclusively, the article argues for a holistic approach to addressing sex-selective abortion, combining legal, educational, and cultural changes. This approach aims to cultivate a society that values gender equality and respects women’s autonomy, ensuring their decisions are free from coercion and societal prejudice.
2023 Nobel Prize in Physics and Medicine
Authors: Zhu Bohan , Abossi Yasmine
Published: November 2024

The 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine was awarded jointly to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for their contributions to the development of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19. Dr. Karikó obtained her doctoral degree from the University of Szeged before moving to the United States and obtaining the position of an adjunct professor at the University of Pennsylvania.1 Dr. Weissman obtained an M.D. and a Ph.D. degree at Boston University and subsequently obtained a faculty position at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. The two researchers met during their shared time at the University of Pennsylvania and collaborated in exploring mechanisms in which mRNA can be used to stimulate immunity development in the body.2 By modifying nucleotides in mRNAs, the pair discovered that the subsequent introduction of mRNAs into cells led to reduced inflammatory responses and increased immune protein production. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, most vaccines stimulated immune responses via attenuated viruses, proteins, or viral genetic code-carrying vectors. These vaccines, while effective, required substantial resources to produce the number of cell cultures needed to synthesize adequate supplies of vaccine to combat pandemics, such as COVID-19.3 Contrastingly, mRNA vaccines can be prepared without cell cultures through in vitro transcription and nucleotides can be modified to adapt to mutating pathogens - flexibilities that allowed more than 12 billion COVID-19 vaccines to be produced and administered in less than three years of the start of the pandemic.4,5
Análisis sobre el uso de la tecnología y su papel en la implementación de estrategias para la atención de problemas de salud pública
Authors: Díaz López Juan José
Published: November 2024

Eventos como la pandemia de COVID-19, han provocado un cambio radical en la forma de realizar actividades de la vida cotidiana, como las compras, la solicitud de servicios y la forma de prestar atención médica, uno de los servicios que se vieron afectados debido al aislamiento social requerido durante la pandemia, sin embargo, gracias a la tecnología se ha podido contar con alternativas para brindar este tipo de servicios, reduciendo la movilidad, y ampliando la capacidad de atención por parte de los prestadores de servicios de salud, es por ello que en el presente trabajo se analizan estrategias implementadas en algunas regiones del mundo con el propósito de identificar áreas de oportunidad para los prestadores de servicios de salud en nuestro país, principalmente para la atención de enfermedades crónico degenerativas como la diabetes mellitus, así como la identificación de nuevas líneas de investigación donde salud y tecnología puedan converger.
Pengembangan Kewirausahaan Tenun sebagai Upaya Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Bayan, Lombok
Authors: Muryanti Muryanti , Sulistyaningsih Sulistyaningsih , Hanjarwati Astri
Published: November 2024

Bayan Village has cultural value related to weaving production, which can be developed into tourism. This research aims to find out how social entrepreneurship is owned by the community in preserving and developing weaving businesses and to find out how the empowerment process is in Bayan Village. The research method is qualitative using interviews and observation to obtain primary data. The theory used is community empowerment carried out by stakeholders to preserve and develop weaving as a traditional cloth and the traditional wealth of the Bayan Village community. The research results show that existing entrepreneurship is still traditional with simple forms of business, local in nature, prioritizing wisdom and preserving culture. Increasing entrepreneurship is carried out through empowerment carried out by the village government, tourism service, trade service, community leaders, and UNESCO in various ways, including providing development funding assistance for weaving production, assisting weaving production by organizing various kinds of exhibitions held at the hamlet level up to provincial which is held in the provincial capital; various kinds of training related to weaving in the form of thread selection, natural dyeing, introduction to looms from India which are different from those in Indonesia and training in making motifs. Sustainable empowerment is carried out by providing education and training in weaving skills with motifs characteristic of Bayan Village. How children can become skilled at weaving is part of the curriculum and extra-co-curricular activities at school. Apart from school, children practice weaving in community groups after school to practice their skills and increase their income. The hope is that these various types of entrepreneurial efforts can improve community welfare.
Kognitariat: Eksploitasi Kelas Pekerja Kognitif dalam Era Ekonomi Pengetahuan
Authors: Hudha Choirul , Salim Permata Mohamad
Published: November 2024

Abstract: The development of technology in post-industrial society creates a knowledge economic system, with production that is not only based on things but also intensive knowledge. The workers who rely on knowledge and skills for the centre of their activities in the knowledge economy are called cognitive workers. The cognitive workers in the knowledge economy era just paid little attention to their rights and obligations. That’s why they get unfair and fewer benefits during work and often get exploited and disadvantaged when they work. The cognitive workers who have the exploitation are called cognitariat. Therefore, this research is new, empirically and theoretically. It is about the exploitation experienced by cognitive workers. Researchers used literature studies obtained through the University of Indonesia library software (remote-lib.ui.ac.id), and search engines such as Google Scholar, Science Direct (Elsevier), JSTOR, Web of Science, and other journal directories by open access with the keyword, “cognitive worker”, “knowledge-based economy”, “exploitation in cognitive labour”, “labour in knowledge era” and “cognitariat”. The results of the research reveal that exploitation of cognitive workers because of the responsibility of work and overstepping working. Thus, the exploitations is not only based on a material, like the proletariat., but also at a supra structural basis, that’s knowledge on the cognitariat.
Exploring Juvenile Delinquency: An in-depth Analysis through the Lens of Differential Association Theory
Authors: Jasmisari Mutiara , Sekarningrum Bintarsih
Published: November 2024

Abstract: This study delves into the intricate dynamics of adolescent juvenile delinquency by examining the Lens of the Differential Association Theory. Focused on the unique context of adolescents at SMAN 21 Bandung, the study employs qualitative research methods to explore the multifaced relationships between differential association Dynamics and juvenile delinquency. Through in-depth analysis, including comprehensive interviews, observations, and literature reviews, the research sheds light on how adolescents learn and internalize deviant behaviours within their deviant subculture. The findings indicate that deviant behaviour develops a learning process where deviance is perceived as something. Additionally, deviant behaviour is the behaviour of fellow perpetrators in deviant subcultures, establishing an environment in which they feel secure engaging in delinquent activities since there is no one to interfere or report them. The existence of negative interactions serves as a trigger for teenagers to engage in delinquency, highlighting the need for increased supervision from parents and teachers. Furthermore, it is necessary to implement tactics to tackle teenage delinquency within educational institutions, aiming to deter their engagement in deviant behaviours.
Transformasi Media dan Budaya Baru : Ketidakpatuhan Lalu Lintas Pengendara terhadap Penerapan ETLE (E-Tilang) di Kota Bengkulu
Authors: Sijabat Putra Michael , Nopianti Heni , Hanum Sri Handayani
Published: November 2024

Abstract: This article describes the research findings behind the implementation of ETLE in motorists’ understanding and the causes of motorists' non-compliance with the implementation of CCTV-based ETLE (Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement) in Bengkulu City. The qualitative method uses non-participant observation techniques, interviews, triangulation and secondary data in the data collection process. Informants were determined by purposive sampling. The research data were analyzed using Robert K. Merton's functional structural theory. The results showed that the application of ETLE in the understanding of motorists in Bengkulu city is that this system is less effective. They argue that ETLE tends to be a form of excessive surveillance that is inappropriate in law enforcement. Motorists are also concerned about potential technical errors in the system that could result in unfairness or confusion in the administrative process. Meanwhile, the causes of motorist non-compliance with ETLE (Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement) in Bengkulu City are the low understanding of motorists towards ETLE and the culture of neglect of motorists in ignoring this ETLE system. The importance of awareness and knowledge of the use of CCTV-based ETLE (Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement) for motorists is the main focus of this topic. In addition, policymakers and law enforcement officials can take strategic steps to increase the use of CCTV-based ETLE.
Hubungan Kapitalis di Tempat Produksi yang Tersembunyi: Studi Kasus Petani Kakao Sertifikasi di Desa Piriang Tapiko
Authors: Mappatunru A , Fariaty Citra N , Zainuddin Sriwiyata Ismail
Published: November 2024

Abstract: This paper aims to depict the formation of capitalist relations in the hidden abode of production within the cocoa sector in the Village of Piriang Tapiko. The research is based on data collected from field research using an explanatory qualitative method. Employing a Marxist political economy approach, this study reveals that: (1) The presence of cocoa plants has ensnared local farmers in the village of Piriang Tapiko in commodification of subsistence. However, this entanglement does not necessarily subject them to class differentiation, as believed by some Marxist scholars. (2) Despite undergoing commodification of subsistence and full integration into market relations, cocoa farmers in the village of Piriang Tapiko can still access the market freely and control their work processes and its outcomes independently. The fertile forest land shapes their self-reliance in confronting market forces. (3) The plummeting cocoa productivity due to plant diseases has separated them from control over the means of production and their output, ensnaring them in a concealed capitalist relation as unpaid labor through outsourcing mechanisms hierarchically controlled by Nestle in the certified cocoa commodity chain. Ultimately, the formation of capitalist relations in the village of Piriang Tapiko adds a unique dimension to the trajectory of capitalism's development in diverse contexts.
The Suku Laut View of the Settlement Program in Lingga Regency
Authors: Elsera Marisa , Wisadirana Darsono , Kuswandoro Wawan Edi , Chawa Anif Fatma , Anggaunitakiranantika Anggaunitakiranantika , Syafitri Rahma
Published: November 2024

Abstract: This research analyses the views of the Suku Laut on development policies that have resettled them from a nomadic life at sea to a sedentary life on land. The top-down development approach often does not actively involve the Suku Laut, leading to various responses. The research method used was descriptive qualitative, with in-depth interviews and observations of 10 informants of the Sea Tribe in the Riau Islands. Peter L. Berger's social construction theory analyzed how social change occurs through externalization, objectivation, and internalization. Based on the research results, two main views of the Suku Laut towards development policies resulted from social construction. Both views reflect the complex dynamics of identity, access, and interaction with the new social environment. Firstly, some felt that development was not inclusive because it threatened their cultural identity, access to resources, and lack of involvement in decision-making. Secondly, some Suku Laut consider the policy sufficient to fulfill their basic needs, such as education, health, and protection from extreme weather. These different views are influenced by their living patterns, whether they are still nomadic, settled on the coast, or land. This article shows that the change from nomadic to settled life results from social construction created through the interaction of the Suku Laut with external society
Léxico de la emotividad y pandemia Covid-19: estudio de caso en la Universidad Surcolombiana
Authors: Vidarte Dussán Juanita , Hernández Henríquez María Mercedes
Published: November 2024

La pandemia de Covid-19 afectó significativamente el estado emocional de los estudiantes universitarios, lo que impactó la conceptualización y la representación de las emociones en el lenguaje cotidiano. El objetivo de este estudio consiste en establecer el campo léxico de la emotividad y determinar cómo se estructuran las relaciones semánticas conceptuales del léxico de la emotividad asociado a la pandemia. Se partió de la metodología terminológica sistemática y se construyeron dos fichas para registrar el léxico emotivo; posteriormente, se realizó la sistematización de los resultados mediante la estructuración del campo léxico de la emotividad en la pandemia y la teoría de los prototipos. Los datos se analizaron bajo las relaciones semánticas conceptuales de la terminología. Se determinó el campo léxico de la emotividad en pandemia y se observó que la experiencia emocional de los universitarios durante la crisis del coronavirus fue negativa, con altos niveles de aburrimiento e insatisfacción.
The comedy "Oh, time!" by Catherine II: author's strategies and tactics
Authors: Maskinskova Irina  Anatol'evna , Akimova Tat'yana Ivanovna
Published: November 2024

The ways of Catherine II's influence on the reader, stated through the prism of the author's strategies and tactics that characterize the consciousness of the writer and her focus on forming the model of Enlightenment based on gallant discourse is the subject of the article. The play "Oh, time!", being the first "noble" comedy, becomes the ideological message of the empress addressed to her subjects in order to introduce them to the Enlightenment. Comedy sets the parameters of what to pay attention to, what vices are condemned and how to perceive the reign of Catherine II. The communicative approach, expressed in the study of the author's interaction with the reader, is complemented by a comparative historical, cultural-historical and a method of holistic analysis of the work of art. The research methodology is based on the work of V. V. Sipovsky, P. N. Berkov, Y. Stennik, O. B. Lebedeva, A. Evstratov, Carrer d'Encausse E., K. Sharfa O. I. Eliseeva. The novelty of the research is determined by a new approach to the study of the comedy of Catherine II, which consists in a systematization of author's strategies and tactics, the consideration of which allows us to imagine the regulation of the domestic literary process of the second half of the XVIII century, to see the features of Catherine's Enlightenment, as well as to trace the birth of the author's own thinking, departing from the previous rhetorical system. During the study, three author's strategies were identified: ridiculing the vices of the older generation, supporting the younger generation and approving the model of Catherine's Enlightenment, each of which is implemented through three author's tactics: using speaking surnames within the framework of a traditional comedy of manners, pointing out the discrepancy between words and deeds, condemning domestic tyranny, introducing helper characters, liberation from Domostroi model of behavior, the need for young girls to understand their hearts, ridicule of the previous unenlightened rule, approval of the model of gallant behavior in the family-state, mythologization of their own rule. This not only characterizes the author's consciousness as enlightening, but allows to isolate the image that the writer wants to assert in the perceiving consciousness of the viewer and present the formation of the comedy genre "from within" as the interaction of the author and the reader.
Nasalized vowels in the Altai language based on nasography and spectrography
Authors:   Institute of Philology SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation, Timkin T.V.
Published: November 2024

The paper presents the examination of the vowel nasalization in the Altai language. The study involved an experiment on nasography. A native speaker of the Altai language recited a program comprising 180 lexemes in an isolated context, repeating it three times. The speech was captured by the icSpeech dualmicrophone system that allows sound from the mouth and nose to be recorded separately. The recordings were annotated using the Praat software and then analyzed with the Emu-SDMS corpus system using the R programming language. The nasality coefficient was calculated by comparing sound levels across channels. Vowels before nasal consonants exhibited a slow increase in nasality coefficient, gradually transitioning from a low to a medium level during vowel lengthening. Vowels following nasal consonants exhibited pronounced nasalization, with a heightened nasality level at the vowel onset and a consistent mid-level nasality throughout its duration. Vowels between two nasal consonants had a combination of these two types: high nasality level in the beginning, then nasality fall followed by slow growth. The average nasality coefficients for pure vowels were 6030 units, for prenasal vowels were 9860 units, for postnasal vowels were 16990 units, and for internasal vowels were 18290 units. Next, the spectra of nasalized and non-nasalized vowels were compared. The formant frequencies and levels were measured using the Praat software. The data shows a significant decrease in F1 level for nasalized vowels as opposed to non-nasalized vowels. The phenomenon can be attributed to the initial nasal antiresonance, correlating with acoustical models and typological data.
Borrowings from Russian to Tuvan as a way of euphemization
Authors:   Tuvan Institute of Humanities and Applied Socio-Economic Research under the Government of the Republic of Tuva, Kyzyl, Russian Federation, Mongush N.M.
Published: November 2024

The paper considers Russian loanwords in Tuvan speech, the ones that are used as euphemisms. The analysis was conducted by utilizing recordings of speech in the Tuvan language collected from the Internet, social networks, and instant messengers, as well as through observations of the daily speech of contemporary speakers of the Tuvan language. The borrowings identified as euphemisms can be divided into five groups: (1) denoting various diseases and related phenomena, (2) related to the physiological, anatomical, and sexual spheres, (3) associated with the concept of death, (4) associated with the designation of undesirable social phenomena, and (5) associated with the ethical and aesthetic perception of a person. The first group comprises borrowed names of diseases and related concepts. Native speakers tend to regard medical terms as uncomfortable and rude. The second group encompasses words perceived as unpleasant, disgusting, and shameful, such as words and phrases related to human physiology and the sexual sphere. The absence of these lexemes in Tuvan language dictionaries serves as evidence of their exclusive usage in colloquial discourse. The third group represents the means of euphemistic portrayal of death, which is a common characteristic found in all cultures. The fourth group includes euphemisms linked to societal challenges and undesirable social phenomena. The fifth comprises euphemisms that reflect the evolving perceptions of individuals in contemporary Tuvan society, with transformations caused by the modern level and life expectancy, changing social roles, and changing aesthetic ideas.
Brunn’s cyst presenting as a rare cause of lower urinary tract symptoms – A case report
Authors: Bansal Ram Pratap , Tomar Vinay , Yadav Rubal , Verma Shashi Kant , Lamba Chandraditya
Published: November 2024

Brunn’s cyst in the region of the bladder neck is a rare cause of lower urinary tract obstruction. This case describes the ultrasonography and computed tomography urography findings of Brunn’s cyst as causing lower urinary tract symptoms and urinary retention.
A bizarre case of recurrent hemoptysis and pneumothorax in a young male
Authors: Shaju Tharun , Benjamin Geena , Mangalanandan S. , Johncy Kiron Jacob
Published: November 2024

Vascular Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (vEDS) is a rare inherited disorder affecting approximately 1 in 150,000 individuals, caused by heterozygous mutations in the COL3A1 gene. Characterized by primary spontaneous pneumothorax and severe connective tissue fragility, vEDS remains poorly understood clinically, making diagnosis challenging. We present the case of a 20-year-old male with a history of mitral valve prolapse, recurrent hemoptysis, knee joint dislocations, and easy bruising. In February 2023, he was admitted to the emergency department following a seizure, syncope, and altered sensorium, which led to an extensive evaluation of his non-specific symptoms. Ultimately, he was diagnosed with vEDS.
Thyroglossal cyst with intralaryngeal extension – An unusual case report
Authors: Vemuri Vineet Kumar , Mallik Gutti Raghu Madhu , Vemuri Naga Varaprasad
Published: November 2024

Thyroglossal duct cysts are the most prevalent congenital neck masses originating from thyroglossal duct remnants. Here, we present a case of thyroglossal dust cyst with hoarseness and difficulty breathing. A contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan confirmed the intra-laryngeal extension and airway compromise. Sistrunk procedure along with laryngeal reconstruction was done. Histopathology confirmed thyroid follicles in the cyst wall.
Enhancing stability and outcomes in young Indian footballers: The synergistic effect of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with lateral extra-articular tenodesis – A prospective observational cohort study
Authors: Elango Shanthini Aravind , Perumal Suresh , Jeganathan Parthiban , Sanjay A. K. , Rohit K. R. , Mekkamannil Abrar Hassan , Sivaraman Arumugam
Published: November 2024

Objectives:

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are frequently seen injuries in young footballers that can contribute to chronic knee instability, meniscal injuries, and increased risk of early-onset osteoarthritis if not properly treated.

Materials and Methods:

This study evaluated the clinical findings of combined ACL reconstruction and lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) in 22 male footballers aged 20–30. ACL reconstruction was carried out using hamstring autografts and LET was done utilizing a modified Lemaire procedure with iliotibial band autograft. Clinical findings were studied preoperatively and at six months and one year postoperatively utilizing the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) and Tegner–Lysholm scores.

Results:

Mean IKDC and Tegner-Lysholm scores were similar or slightly improved at six months compared to pre-operative baselines and further increased at one year follow-up, with the improvements being statistically significant. There are no cases of graft failure occurred.

Conclusion:

A combination of ACL reconstruction and LET is a safe and effective treatment for ACL tears in young footballers, which can restore knee stability and allow them to go back to sports. Adding LET to ACL reconstruction may help lower the likelihood of graft failure in this high-risk population.
Kadrovske potrebe in potencial izobraževanja v lesarstvu
Authors: Kropivšek Jože , Bizjak Govedič Teja , Goropečnik Luka
Published: November 2024

Lesna panoga potrebuje izobražen kader z ustreznimi kompetencami, če se želi prilagajati družbenemu in gospodarskemu razvoju, proizvajati izdelke z višjo dodano vrednostjo, uporabljati sodobne tehnologije in uvesti digitalne ter trajnostne poslovne modele. Glavni cilj raziskave je bil analizirati kadrovske potrebe in izobrazbeno strukturo zaposlenih v lesnem sektorju ter ugotoviti potencial izobraževanja v lesarstvu v Sloveniji. V raziskavi smo dokazali povezavo med izobrazbeno strukturo zaposlenih in uspešnostjo panoge, ugotovili pa smo tudi, da se vzporedno s povečevanjem števila zaposlenih v lesarstvu, povečujejo tudi potrebe po kadrih z lesarsko izobrazbo vseh stopenj izobrazbe. Potencial izobraževanja v lesarstvu v Sloveniji je torej velik, pri čemer pa je nujno, da pri razvoju izobraževalnih programov poleg izobraževalnih institucij, ki morajo ponuditi sodobne programe in načine izvedbe, sodeluje tudi gospodarstvo, ki se vključuje v izvajanje in definira potrebe ter poskrbi za promocijo lesarstva in lesarskih poklicev ob podpori države, ki mora poskrbeti predvsem za sistemsko ureditev materialnih in kadrovskih pogojev, ki bodo omogočili kakovostno izobraževanje.
A New Tree Quantum Key Agreement Protocol for Secure Multiparty Communication
Authors: Djellab Rima , Achouri Youssouf , Emziane Malak , Guezouli Lyamine
Published: November 2024

The Tree Multiparty Quantum Key Agreement Protocol (TMQKAP) is introduced as a novel solution for secure quantum key agreement among multiple participants, specifically tailored for tree topologies. Based on the BB84 protocol, TMQKAP employs hierarchical tree structures and XOR operations to facilitate efficient and secure key generation. Key elements are exchanged among participants in an equitable manner, ensuring that each participant contributes equally to the generation of the shared key. The protocol demonstrates robust security, effectively defending against both external and internal attacks, and achieves a quantum efficiency of 1/2 (N −1), where N is the number of participants. Thorough security analysis and simulations show TMQKAP’s robustness against various attacks while maintaining high efficiency. Additionally, the protocol is readily implementable with current quantum technologies, utilizing single-photon transmission to facilitate secure key distribution.
The Foraminifera Fossil Record of the Sedimentary Rock at Kotadjawa, Lampung, Indonesia: The Significance of Marine Paleontological Insight
Authors: Harbowo Danni Gathot , Sitinjak Eri Sarmantua
Published: November 2024

Kotadjawa, located on the west coast of Lampung, directly faces the Indian Ocean. Lithified calcareous sedimentary beds are prevalently outcropped along this coastline. These beds likely belong to the Simpangaur Formation, which may be associated with the paleocoastal depositional environment and tectonic uplift of the Indian Ocean. Therefore, we investigated the paleontological record, focusing on foraminifera as potential indicators of the paleoenvironment. This study aimed to identify, record, and calculate the relative abundance of benthic foraminifera in the sedimentary beds of Kotadjawa, Lampung. The samples were prepared via chemical treatment of 10% H2O2 for 48 hours. Our results revealed a diversity of benthic foraminiferal fossils within the sedimentary rock. Notably, 11 benthic foraminifera genera were fossilized in the observed outcrop: Textularia (18.4%), Sigmoilopsis (16.5%), Rectobolivina (15.4%), Uvigerina (15.5%), Nodosaria (14.5%), Elphidium (11.5%), Lenticulina (7.7%), Hormosina (6.8%), Bolivina (6.8%), and Globobulimina (5.8%). These results suggested that the sedimentary beds exposed in our study area ranging from the foreshore to the deep ocean floor ecosystem. This suggests that a sediment mixing event, possibly triggered by a paleocatastrophic event, influenced the deposition of these beds. This study provides new insights into marine paleoenvironmental conditions and paleocatastrophic events along the west coast of Lampung, Sumatra.
So Easy to Write a Story with a Mind Map: An Experimental Study
Authors: Uysal Hümeyra , Sidekli Sabri
Published: November 2024

This study aimed to determine the effect of mind mapping on story writing skills of the students.A pre-test, a post-test, and a semi-experimental research design were used in this study. The study group consisted of a total of 86 third-grade students; 33 students from the experimental group, 23 students from the control 1 group, and 30 students from the control 2 groups. Stories were written by the students in the experimental group by using the mind map method during 18 lesson hours. In the control 1 group, story topics were given to the students, and they were asked to write stories about them as homework during one lesson hour for 9 weeks. In thecontrol 2 group, the researcher did not intervene in their lessons during the term. As a result of the research, there was an increase in the post-test writing skill scores of the experimental and control 1 groups. The mind map method and story writing with homework exercises improved students’ writing skills.