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The Rise of the Tuskegee Choir to National Prominence
Authors: Malone Mark Hugh
Published: September 2023

Chapter Three relates the rise of the Tuskegee Choir to national prominence under the direction of William Dawson. In December of 1932, the Tuskegee Choir sang nightly during the month-long opening of Radio City Music Hall in New York City. From 1937-1951 the Tuskegee Choir sang frequent concerts broadcast over the NBC, CBS, and ABC radio networks. In 1952, the singers from Tuskegee made their debut on Ed Sullivan’s “Talk of the Town” television show and also appeared on Kate Smith’s show on television that same year. The Tuskegee Choir was featured on Eddie Fisher’s “Coke Time” shown over the NBC television network in the late fall of 1953. Dawson closed out his 25 years at Tuskegee in 1955 by conducting the Tuskegee Choir singing many of his arrangements of Negro Folk Songs in a session recorded by Westminster Records.
Dawson the Pedagogue
Authors: Malone Mark Hugh
Published: September 2023

As a choral conductor and mentor of young musicians, William Dawson sought to teach artistic excellence by focusing on rhythmic accuracy and high standards for musical expression. While viewed as a martinet by some, Dawson always demonstrated by example the “discipline of the artist” (a quote from Dawson’s student, Ralph Ellison) and would, in a sense, take students to the “woodshed” in an attempt to eke out the best from every singer. Recognized as an outstanding composer and inspiring conductor who could evoke aesthetic sounds from a performing ensemble, William Dawson was sent to Spain in the summer of 1956 as a cultural emissary by the U.S. State Department to rehearse and perform his own works, as well as those of Spanish composer, Tomas Luis de Vittoria. During the final 30 years of his life Dawson was invited to serve as conductor of the choir at Fisk University, conduct performances of his Negro Folk Symphony as well as A Negro Work Song, and appear as guest artist with countless all-state choirs and college choirs throughout the United States and beyond. In addition, Dawson was a frequent conference headliner and received myriad awards for his teaching and compositions.
Sherri L. Smith’s Orleans and Karen Sandler’s Tankborn
Authors: Marotta Melanie A.
Published: September 2023

In the Young Adult (YA) Afrofuturistic novel, Orleans (2013), Sherri L. Smith creates a neo-slave narrative and, as a result, sends a positive message about the strength of African American young women to her readers. Much like Fen, Sandler’s protagonist, Kayla, exists in a society divided into trait-specific groupings. This society, however, is designed to oppress those deemed necessary for physical labor. Kayla’s societal placement is determined by her physical appearance and her origins, which categorize her as a GEN. The discrimination that both Fen and Kayla experience during their respective quests for freedom is reminiscent of that portrayed by enslaved people in African American narratives. In order to ensure the survival of the future generations, Smith’s Fen and Sandler’s Kayla place themselves figuratively in the role of mother, specifically the twenty-first century version of the slave narrative mother—the community leader.
The Biracial Female Protagonist, Trauma, and Memory in A. J. Hartley’s Steeplejack
Authors: Marotta Melanie A.
Published: September 2023

In his neo-Victorian novel, Steeplejack (the first novel in a trilogy), and its short story prequel, “Chains,” Hartley centers his texts on the seventeen-year-old Lani female steeplejack, Anglet (Ang). Ang is a rarity in her society as she is a Lani, female steeplejack; she is subject to societal discrimination with regards to her gender, race, and job. Due to Ang’s traumatic experiences, she is unable and unwilling to accept her oppressed state. In order for Ang to recognize her societal position as object, as an enslaved person, she must undergo a healing, thereby utilizing her trauma as a tool which will remove her from her oppressed state. The novel is examined as a slave narrative, focusing on the protagonist’s efforts to ensure the continuance of the community, a primary facet of the female slave narrative.
Keypoint-based registration of TLS point clouds using a statistical matching approach
Authors: Janßen Jannik , Kuhlmann Heiner , Holst Christoph
Published: September 2023

Laser scanning is a wide-spread practice to capture the environment. Besides the fields of robotics and self-driving cars, it has been applied in the field of engineering geodesy for documentation and monitoring purposes for many years. The registration of scans is still one of the main sources of uncertainty in the final point cloud. This paper presents a new keypoint-based method for terrestrial laser scan (TLS) registration for high-accuracy applications. Based on detected 2D-keypoints, we introduce a new statistical matching approach that tests wheter keypoints, scanned from two scan stations, can be assumed to be identical. This approach avoids the use of keypoint descriptors for matching and also handles wide distances between different scanner stations. The presented approach requires a good coarse registration as initial input, which can be achieved for example by artificial laser scanning targets. By means of two evaluation data sets, we show that our keypoint-based registration leads to the smallest loop closure error when traversing several stations compared to target-based and ICP registrations. Due to the high number of observations compared to the target-based registration, the reliability of the our keypoint-based registration can be increased significantly and the precision of the registration can be increased by about 25 % on average.
Wireless sensor node localization algorithm combined with PSO-DFP
Authors: Sun Jingjing , Zhang Peng , Kong Xiaohong
Published: September 2023

In wireless communication technology, wireless sensor networks usually need to collect and process information in very harsh environment. Therefore, accurate positioning of sensors becomes the key to wireless communication technology. In this study, Davidon–Fletcher–Powell (DFP) algorithm was combined with particle swarm optimization (PSO) to reduce the influence of distance estimation error on positioning accuracy by using the characteristics of PSO iterative optimization. From the experimental results, among the average precision (AP) values of DFP, PSO, and PSO-DFP algorithms, the AP value of PSO-DFP was 0.9972. In the analysis of node positioning error, the maximum node positioning error of PSO-DFP was only about 21 mm. The results showed that the PSO-DFP algorithm had better performance, and the average positioning error of the algorithm was inversely proportional to the proportion of anchor nodes, node communication radius, and node density. In conclusion, the wireless sensor node location algorithm combined with PSO-DFP has a better location effect and higher stability than the traditional location algorithm.
Evidence-based rehabilitation medicine: definition, foundation, practice and development
Authors: Zhang Jinlong , He Chengqi
Published: September 2023

To determine the definition, foundation, practice, and development of evidence-based rehabilitation medicine (EBRM) and point out the development direction for EBRM. Retrieve the database of PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, China national knowledge infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang, and China science and technology journal database (CSTJ). The search was conducted from the establishment of the database to June 2023. The key words are “rehabilitation medicine and evidence based” in Chinese and English. After reading the abstract or full text of the literature, a summary analysis is conducted to determine the definition, foundation, practice, and development of EBRM. A total of 127 articles were included. The development of 14 sub majors in EBRM are not balanced, evidence-based musculoskeletal rehabilitation medicine (EBMRM) (31 articles, mainly focuses on osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and musculoskeletal pain), evidence-based neurorehabilitation medicine (EBNM) (34 articles, mainly concentrated in stroke, traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury) and evidence-based education rehabilitation medicine (EBEDRM) (17 articles, mainly focuses on educational methodology), evidence-based nursing rehabilitation medicine (EBNRM) (2 articles), evidence-based engineering rehabilitation medicine (EBENRM) (7 articles), evidence-based traditional Chinese rehabilitation medicine (EBTCRM) (3 articles), evidence-based internal rehabilitation medicine (EBIRM) (11 articles), evidence-based intensive care rehabilitation medicine (EBICRM) (4 articles), evidence-based oncology rehabilitation medicine (EBORM) (6 articles), evidence-based physical therapy medicine (EBPTM) (3 articles), evidence-based cardiopulmonary rehabilitation medicine (EBCRM) (6 articles), evidence-based speech therapy medicine (EBSTM)/evidence-based occupation therapy medicine (EBOTM)/evidence-based geriatric rehabilitation medicine (EBGRM) (1 article). The EBMRM, EBNM and EBEDRM are relatively well developed. The development of EBNRM, EBENRM, EBTCRM, EBIRM, EBICRM, EBGRM, EBORM, EBCRM, EBPTM, EBSTM and EBOTM is relatively slow, indicating these eleven fields should be pay more attention in future.
First-principle investigations of structural and optical properties of CdSe
Authors:   Ecole Normale Supérieure de Ouargla, 30000 Ouargla, Algeria, Benkrima Y. , Belfennache D. ,   Research Center in Industrial Technologies CRTI, P.O. Box 64, Cheraga, 16014 Algiers, Algeria, Yekhlef R. ,   Research Center in Industrial Technologies CRTI, P.O. Box 64, Cheraga, 16014 Algiers, Algeria, Ghaleb A. M. ,   Department of Physics, College of Sciences, University of Kirkuk
Published: September 2023

Our calculations have been done using the density functional theory (DFT). In fact, we were able to find the optical and structural properties of CdSe compound of cubic phase by using the previously mentioned theory. The pseudo-potential linearised augmented plane wave (PP-LAPW) method is applied to solve the Kuhn-Sham equations. The results are obtained using Generalized Gradient Approximation according to the scheme described by Perdew-Burke-Ernzerhof (GGA-PBE) as a types of exchange-correlation. Convergence of energy and charge has been verified, this is for the study of properties basic state of the compound. It was found that the calculated initial cell constants at equilibrium are very close to previous theoretical and experimental works. The electronic properties of the energy band structure and the total density of states confirmed that the CdSe compound has a direct energy gap estimated at 1.52 eV, which is very close to the previous applied results. The general results of the calculated optical properties including the imaginary part of the dielectric constant, absorption coefficient, reflectivity, optical conductance, refractive index, and extinction coefficient of cubic phase CdSe under the imposed conditions are discussed and compared with previous works. Through our results, new and important optical properties of the compound were highlighted, and then determine the areas of its use in the appropriate technological industries.
Rational design of MoS2 nanosheet/ MoS2 nanowire homostructures and their enhanced hydrogen evolution reaction
Authors:   Key Laboratory of Biomimetic Sensor and Detecting Technology of Anhui Province, School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, West Anhui University, Luan, Anhui, 237012, P. R. China, Yang L. , Yuan X. Q. ,   Key Laboratory of Biomimetic Sensor and Detecting Technology of Anhui Province, School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, West Anhui University, Luan, Anhui, 237012, P. R. China, Liu R. Y. ,   Key Laboratory of Biomimetic Sensor and Detecting Technology of Anhui Province, School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, West Anhui University, Luan, Anhui, 237012, P. R. China, Song R. X. ,   Key Laboratory of Biomimetic Sensor and Detecting Technology of Anhui Province, School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, West Anhui University, Luan, Anhui, 237012, P. R. China, Wang Q. W. ,   Key Laboratory of Biomimetic Sensor and Detecting Technology of Anhui Province, School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, West Anhui University, Luan, Anhui, 237012, P. R. China, Liang W. ,   Key Laboratory of Biomimetic Sensor and Detecting Technology of Anhui Province, School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, West Anhui University, Luan, Anhui, 237012, P. R. China
Published: September 2023

In this paper, we report a facile method for the synthesis of MoS2 nanosheet/ MoS2 nanowire homostructures by growing MoS2 nanosheets on the surface of MoS2 nanowires. Benefiting from the uniform coating of MoS2 nanosheets on the surface of MoS2 nanowires, the MoS2 nanosheet/ MoS2 nanowire homostructures highly expose their electrocatalytic active edge sites and exhibit an enhanced electrocatalytic performance. It demonstrates a low overpotential of 107 mV at 10 mA/cm2 and a small Tafel slope of 64 mV/dec in 0.5 M H2SO4. This work provides an inspiration for the design of efficient electrocatalysts with no stacking and aggregation structure.
Calculation of the localized and extended energy states density for Ge60Se40-xTex alloy prepared by melting point method
Authors:   Directorate of Education, Diyala, Iraq, Azzawi J. H. , Ahmed B. A. ,   Department of physics, College of Education for pure sciences Ibn Al-Haitham, University of Baghdad, Iraq, Jasim K. A. ,   Department of physics, College of Education for pure sciences Ibn Al-Haitham, University of Baghdad, Iraq, Salman E. M. T. ,   Department of physics, College of Education for pure sciences Ibn Al-Haitham, University of Baghdad, Iraq
Published: September 2023

The DC electrical conductivity properties of Ge60Se40-xTex alloy with x = 0, 5, 10, 15 and 20). The samples were formed in the form of discs with the thickness of 0.25–0.30 cm and the diameter of 1.5 cm. Samples were pressed under a pressure of 6 tons per cm2 , using a ton hydraulic press. They were prepared after being pressed using a ton hydraulic press using a hydraulic press. Melting point technology use to preper the samples. Continuous electrical conductivity properties were recorded from room temperature to 475 K. Experimental data indicates that glass containing 15% Te has the highest electrical conductivity allowing maximum current through the sample compared to Lu with other samples. Therefore, it is found that the DC conductivity increases with increasing Te concentration. The electrical conductivity properties show non-ohmic behavior due to the effects of temperature on the crystal structure of the samples, which indicates that the samples remain semi-conductive after partial replacement. Three conduction mechanisms are also observed for each sample at high, medium, and low temperatures. The Fermi level local and extended state densities and conductance parameters were calculated, and all were found to change with the change of Te concentration.
Po cichu czy głośno? Osobno czy razem? Za zamkniętymi drzwiami czy jawnie? – pytania dotyczące sprawowania Boskiej Liturgii
Authors:   Uniwersytet w Białymstoku, Katedra Teologii Prawosławnej, Misijuk Włodzimierz
Published: September 2023

The article analyses the problem of the silent/secret reading of Orthodox liturgical prayers, especially the Anaphora. It points to the original practice of saying them aloud, the origins and possible causes of silent reading, and its complex consequences. The description of contemporary practice and the history of attempts to return to reading the prayers aloud are linked to the history of Orthodox liturgical renewal in the 20th century, its current state and the question of the possibility of its further development.
The Unconstitutionality of Termination of Employment on The Grounds of An Urgent Offence
Authors: Adhistianto Mohamad Fandrian
Published: September 2023

Government Regulation in Lieu of Law Number 2 of 2022 on Job Creation through Government Regulation No. 35 of 2021 on Fixed-term Labor Contracts, Outsourcing, Breaks during working time and Dismissal provides for dismissal for urgent infractions that are similar in content to dismissal for serious infractions. misconduct under the Manpower Act No. 13 2003, which was repealed based on a decision of the Constitutional Court No. 012/PUU-I/2003. The legal issues that will be addressed in this study are how the constitution envisages dismissal for urgent violations, which are similar in substance to serious misconduct as grounds for dismissal. This type of research is legal research using statutory approach and is carried out by searching for positive legal norms consisting of applicable laws and court decision related to termination of employment on the grounds of urgent violations apply based on Law Number 6 of 2023, although it has similar substance with gross misconduct as a reason for termination of employment in the provisions of Article 158 of Law Number 13 of 2003 which has been declared contrary to the 1945 Constitution so that it does not apply and has binding legal force based on the Constitutional Court Decision Number 012/PUU-I/2003.
Social Engineering to Overcome Conflict Between People’s Markets and Supermarkets in Kulon Progo Regency (Review of Regional Regulation No. 16 of 2021)
Authors: Hidayat Wahyu , Suryadi Suryadi , Zuliyah Siti
Published: September 2023

Conflicts between traditional markets, small kiosks owned by individuals, and supermarkets based on modern networked markets are unavoidable, especially at the level of one-sided competition. The Regional Regulation of Kulon Progo Regency Number 16 of 2021 can be a solution in moving the wheels of the economy in the region. Modern shops greatly influence traditional markets or people’s markets and small stalls owned by individuals, which can kill their business. Traditional markets or people’s markets and small stalls are not only the center of people’s economic activities but also a place to make a living for small communities in the Kulon Progo region. The Regional Regulation of Kulon Progo Regency Number 16 of 2021 is intended to protect, empower and organize People’s Markets and structure Shopping Centers and Supermarkets. Protection for people’s markets is carried out by limiting the number of supermarkets and adjusting the distance between traditional markets and shopping centers, and modern shops, the aim is that the existence of people’s markets can be protected from competition that is detrimental to people’s markets, so it becomes a necessity for the Government of Kulon Progo Regency to implement Regional Regulations Kulon Progo Regency Number 16 of 2021 to control the number of supermarkets and provide economic opportunities for people’s markets because this arrangement can overcome conflicts and will provide fifty-fifty benefits as a win-win solution for both so that people’s markets can be saved.
Pandemi Covid-19 As A Factor of Delays in The Execution of Court Decisions
Authors: Amalia Dita , Latifiani Dian
Published: September 2023

Judicial decisions that have permanent legal force contain definite and permanent legal rights and positions between the litigating parties that must be realized through execution. Execution is a forced effort by the court against the defendants who don’t want to implement the judicial decisions voluntarily.The aim of this research is to know the factors that caused the delay in the implementation of the real execution in civil case No. 10/Pdt.G/2018/PN PWK Jo 93/Pdt/2019/PT BDG Jo 3532 K/Pdt/2019 at Purwakarta District Court. This research uses empirical legal research methods with a qualitative approach. To be able to obtain the necessary data, the authors use several methods, namely interviews and document analysis. The results of this research show that third-party resistance and the COVID-19 pandemic are factors causing the delay in the real execution of civil case no. 10/Pdt.G/2018/PN PWK Jo 93/Pdt/2019/PT BDG Jo 3532 K/Pdt/2019. In principle, even if there is resistance, the execution is not absolutely delayed unless the reason for the resistance is rational; in that case, the execution is delayed at least until the resistance is decided by the District Court. Meanwhile, health reasons and the government’s policy not to carry out activities that create crowds (Physical Distancing) are the basis for considering the COVID-19 pandemic as the cause of the delay in the real execution. Execution is the authority of the Head of the District Court in the form of policy. Thus, executions in civil cases have been delayed because of third-party resistance, and the COVID-19 pandemic is the policy of the Head of the District Court, which has been given by law. Execution is the authority of the Head of the District Court in the form of policy. Thus, executions in civil cases have been delayed because of third-party resistance, and the COVID-19 pandemic is the policy of the Head of the District Court, which has been given by law. Execution is the authority of the Head of the District Court in the form of policy. Thus, executions in civil cases have been delayed because of third-party resistance, and the COVID-19 pandemic is the policy of the Head of the District Court, which has been given by law.
The Future of Corruption’s Handling in the Regions and The Application of Restorative Justice
Authors: Saraswati N. G. A. N. Ajeng , Rustamaji Muhammad
Published: September 2023

Corruption is the biggest obstacle in implementing the development process, and until now, it has yet to be appropriately resolved although various models of retributive punishment have been applied. As a result, tThe losses suffered by the state continue to increase, and as a consequence, people cannot enjoy public facilities as they should. Cooperation between the Police, the Attorney General’s Office, and the Ministry of Home Affairs, which forms coordination between Aparat Pengawas Intern Pemerintah (APIP) and Aparat Penegak Hukum (APH), is a way to prevent corruption at the local government level. Criminal sanctions and imprisonment are no longer the main options for the government to deal with corruption problems in the regions. This choice then raises the pros and cons of the people who so far only recognize the existence of retributive justice as a form of criminal sanction. This study was made using the theory of consequentialism from Jeremy Bentham, and the Restorative Justice Theory put forward by John Braithwaite to provide an overview of the solutions used by APIP in preventing corruption in the regions. The doctrinal research method with a statutory approach will show the impact of the application of restorative justice on corruption practices in the regions. From this study, it can be seen that the restorative justice used by APIP can minimize losses suffered by the state and, at the same time, provide a deterrent effect for perpetrators of corruption.
Reposition of the Promulgation for Indonesian Legislation
Authors: Kastanya Efraim Jordi , Sjarif Fitriani Ahlan
Published: September 2023

Promulgation of legislation is one of the central processes of legislation making but is often forgotten by the legislators. Arrangements for the promulgation of a legislation have changed in line with the development of regulations governing the legislation making. Legislation that should not have been promulgated became promulgated and had an impact on increasing the number of legislation in Indonesia. This paper aims to place promulgation back to its proper position (reposition). The research method of this article is in the form of normative juridical research which fully uses secondary data or in the form of written legal norms. The results of the study found that legislation outside the hierarchy regulation as stipulated in Article 7 paragraph (1) of Law no. 12 of 2011 does not need to be promulgated because it is not a general binding legislation. Repositioning promulgation also requires repositioning of the understanding that the regulation outside the hierarchy of legislation cannot apply externally, namely they only apply to the Ministries/Government Institutions because the essence of promulgation is to enforce statutory regulations on the public.
Delegated Legislation Making Models in Indonesia within 1999-2012
Authors: Sjarif Fitriani Ahlan
Published: September 2023

Based on the UUD 1945, delegated legislation in Indonesia is Government Regulations made by the President. The making of delegated legislation from 1999 to 2012 has shown some development in how delegated legislation is made. Therefore, this article shows three traditional models of delegated legislation in Indonesia between 1999 to 2012 that are different from the stipulations provided within the UUD 1945. Practice shows that there are 3 traditions of delegation legislation making models in Indonesia. Such tradition is not in accordance with the provisions in the Indonesian constitution. Therefore, it is necessary to control the delegation of Laws in Indonesia by selecting government regulations as delegated legislation.
Qualification of Child Status from Unregistered Polygamous Marriage without Marriage Validation (Study of Religious Court Decisions from 2019-2022)
Authors: Tarais Yuliani , Hartini Hartini
Published: September 2023

This study aims to analyze the qualification of child status carried out by the Religious Court in cases of determining the origin of children in unregistered polygamous marriages that are not validated from 2019-2022. The second objective is to analyze the legal implications of the qualification of the child’s status. The research method used is normative juridical research, which is carried out by studying secondary data and conducting interviews. The collected data is analyzed qualitatively. The research results show that there are three qualifications of child status made by judges in the request for determining the origin of children from unregistered marriages without marriage validation, namely (1) determined as a legitimate child, (2) determined as a biological child, and (3) determined as a child of Applicant I (biological father) with Applicant II (Mother). The legal implications of this qualification are to provide different legal consequences for the rights of children, even if they originate from similar cases. The existence of different court rulings has an impact on the rights received by children from unregistered polygamous marriages that are not validated, on the one hand, it is seen as a form of legal discovery by judges, but on the other hand, it creates a disparity in decisions because it ignores the principle of similia similibus.
Study of the nuclear structure for the 18O by using NuShellX@MSU code
Authors:   Physics Department, College of Education for Girls, University of Kufa, Najaf, Iraq, Hasan A.K. , Abed H.H.
Published: September 2023

In this study, the energy levels, electromagnetic transition probability, and charge density distribution of the 18O nucleus were calculated using the NuShellX@MSU code within the sdpn-shell and using the effective USDEPN and WCPN interactions. The charge density distribution values were also reasonably consistent with existing experimental data. Comparing the theoretical and experimental results indicates that applying the nuclear shell model using the USDEPN and WCPN interactions is successful within the sdpn-shell.
Calculation of radiation fields in the VVER-1000 concrete biological shield using Monte Carlo code Serpent
Authors:   Institute for Safety Problems of Nuclear Power Plants, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Khotiaintseva O.M. , Trofymenko O.R. , Khotiaintsev V.M. , Nosovskyi A.V. , Sholomytsky S.E , Gulik V.I. ,   Limited Liability Company ENERGORISK, Kyiv, Ukraine,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: September 2023

To calculate radiation fields in the concrete biological shield (CBS) of the VVER-1000 reactor in this work, we have developed and applied the Monte Carlo code Serpent simulation framework based on the variance reduction technique. We have quantified the radial, axial, and azimuthal variation of neutron and gamma-ray fluxes and the absorbed dose rate in the CBS. Using the calculation results, we estimate maximum neutron fluence and maximum absorbed dose in the VVER-1000 CBS over the period of 60 and 80 years of the reactor operation and localize the domains of highest radiation exposure. The obtained results are in good agreement with the available data on the VVER-1000 and other pressurized water reactors. We show that the fluence of neutrons with energy above 0.1 MeV decreases by half at a depth of 4 cm of concrete, and the gamma-ray absorbed dose decreases by 40 % at a depth of 13.5 cm. The outcomes from this research will help to assess the effects of prolonged irradiation of the VVER-1000 CBS, which is required for reliable risk assessment for extended operation of nuclear power plants.
Neutron studies of diffusion processes near a singular point in a dilute aqueous solution of ethanol
Authors:   Institute for Nuclear Research, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Vasylkevych O.A. , Slisenko V.I.
Published: September 2023

The problem considered in this work relates to the physics of liquids. Rather, to the physics of dynamic processes in liquids. The method of quasielastic scattering of slow neutrons was used to study the dynamics of molecules of the water-ethanol system as a function of concentration at a temperature of 8 °C and as a function of temperature at a concentration of X = 0.04 molar particles (mol. particl.). The overall coefficient of self-diffusion of molecules D, its single-particle Ds-p and collective Dcoll components, as well as the time of settled life of a molecule in a vibrational state t, are determined. The region of small concentrations was studied in detail, where in the vicinity of concentrations X = 0.04 mol. particl. and X = 0.2 mol. particl. two minima are found in the coefficients D and Ds-p. Time t at these concentrations increases significantly. This indicates a significant decrease in the intensity of the activation mechanism of molecular diffusion at these concentrations, which is quite possibly caused by the binding of water and ethanol molecules into complexes (clusters). Similarly, a deep minimum was found in the D and Ds-p coefficients near the temperature of 4 °С. Time t at this temperature also increases. That is, at a temperature of 4 °C, the intensity of the activation mechanism of the diffusion of solution molecules decreases. Therefore, at a concentration of X = 0.04 mol. particl. and at a temperature of 4°C, a special point exists in the water-ethanol system. However, its position does not coincide with the data on scattering light.
Hunting in Indonesian New Guinea: dogs, conservation and culture
Authors: Pattiselanno Freddy , Lloyd Janice K F , Krockenberger Andrew , Arobaya Agustina Yohana Setyarini , Sheil Douglas
Published: September 2023

Hunting has a complex and contested relationship with conservation: it can deplete and threaten vulnerable wildlife but can also motivate protection and good stewardship. This study aims to advance the ethnographic information of hunting with dogs, in particular, the increasing use of dogs in hunting, as such practice is a particular concern among conservationists. We present a case study from the lowland costal forest of Tambrauw in West Papua Province – Indonesian New Guinea using information gathered by assessing the activities and success of thirty-three hunters. The hunters identified 301 successful kills in a total of 654 hours of hunting. Five different prey species were reported across the study sites in a 7-month time period. Interestingly, active hunting without dogs had a higher yield (kills per hour) than hunting with them (0.700 versus 0.38 kills per hour), especially for deer, but hunting with dogs is the only method that seems to favour the capture of pigs over deer. Dogs are not valued for their role in hunting alone but also have less tangible cultural values also protect hunters and also their families from animals and spirits. We conclude that hunting with dogs is the only method that seems to favour the capture of pigs over deer. We find that dogs can provoke social conflicts and other problems. More attention should be given to local hunting and the methods used. Hunting with dogs impacts the quantity and composition of the hunt, this requires a careful appraisal, as dogs also provide wider cultural and protective roles.
Urban and Rural Attitudes toward School Food
Authors: Juhász Katalin
Published: September 2023

In the social sciences, it is a classic practice to contrast the development of the countryside and the city as two endpoints of a chain. However, since the beginning of the 21st century, the validity of the rural-urban dichotomy has been increasingly questioned, and we are now talking about two interconnected and complementary systems instead. In examining contemporary school meals, we ourselves observed this close and varied pattern of intertwining between the city and the countryside. Therefore, we believe it is useful to identify rural and urban features in contemporary public catering practices, and to outline mixed models that can be placed between the two endpoints in space and time. All of this can be edifying because urbanized foodways, following current food health and gastronomic trends, sustainability, climate and environmental protection requirements, as well as social considerations, return from time to time to the old village farming practices and foodways in various ways, and utilize knowledge related to traditional farming. Illustrated with specific examples, the study outlines three types of school catering models, from the oldest practice called “rural” to the “urban” (urbanized) type. A comparison of these types of public catering practices reveals the problems observed in today’s public catering.
Handel ludźmi
Authors:   Uniwersytet Rzeszowski, Grzesik Zuzanna Grzesik , Heliniak Nina ,   Uniwersytet Rzeszowski
Published: September 2023

The subject of the article is the problem of trafficking in human beings and the mechanisms to prevent it. Beginning with the phenomenon of trafficking in human beings, its definition is explained, as well as the forms it takes. Trafficking in human beings is a form of modern slavery and a serious crime that grossly violates fundamental human rights, the essence of which is to use a person even with his consent, using the methods and means indicated in the penal code. Every year, traffickers fall victim to millions of people around the world: women and men, adults and children. There are many reasons for this phenomenon, and they all relate to earning money. Effective counteracting and combating this crime requires the participation and cooperation of many government administration entities and non-governmental organizations. For years, states have been trying to counteract this phenomenon, and to this end, numerous protocols and directives have been developed to protect individuals who are victims of trafficking in human beings.
Analiza zjawiska pracy przymusowej w ramach przestępstwa stypizowanego w artykule 189a kodeksu karnego przy uwzględnieniu definicji handlu ludźmi z art. 115 §22 w świetle prawa polskiego i orzecznictwa
Authors:   Uniwersytet Rzeszowski, Strzępek Katarzyna , Strzępek Przemysław ,   Uniwersytet Rzeszowski
Published: September 2023

Forced labor as part of human trafficking is still a current problem faced by many countries of the world, including Poland. This article in the most comprehensive way tries to illustrate the concept of forced labor, its genesis and the essence of the concept on the basis of the regulations that apply to this procedure. In the following part, based on the available statistical data, the scale of the occurrence of forced labor in Poland and the problem of jurisprudence are presented, which seems to cannot find cases that could be legally qualified under the provisions on forced labor. For an additional understanding of the concept of forced labor, it has been compared to slave labor. The paper discusses the image of the victim of the discussed crime, shows his position of staying in the country and discusses what rights he can use. In the summary, the authors try to indicate the existing problems and raise that work should be undertaken on the topic discussed.
An Exploratory Study of Crisis Leadership Qualities: the Creative, Adaptive, Resilient, Emotional Intelligence (CARE) Survey
Authors:   Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Koh Cheng Boon
Published: September 2023

Crises are low-probability but high-impact situations and events that may have adverse ramifications on individuals, organizations, society, nations, and the world. Studies have suggested that crisis leadership is an essential competency, but it has rarely been researched. This study aimed to identify important crisis leadership qualities as this is a critical knowledge gap that needs to be addressed by both researchers and educators. Understanding key crisis leadership qualities can serve as a basis for developing a psychometric tool to raise the awareness of leaders and individuals, which is essential for effective leadership education and development. This study adopted a four-stage exploratory study approach: 1) initial proposal based on the literature review and the personal experience of the researcher; 2) refinement through a pilot study with SMEs; 3) experiment with undergraduate students, and 4) experiment with military officers. This exploratory study suggests that the CARE survey is valid and reliable for measuring crisis leadership qualities. The findings have practical implications for leadership selection, education, and development. The proposed CARE model offers a building block for researchers and practitioners including leaders to think out of the box, be able to adapt and have resilience and emotional intelligence to lead effectively and successfully during a crisis.
Growth Opportunities for an Alpine Ski Resort in Norway
Authors:   University of Stavanger, Norway, Frick Jan
Published: September 2023

This paper explores growth opportunities for an Alpine ski resort in Norway, examining potential investments in infrastructure, market expansion, and diversification of services. The financial implications of capital expenditure (CapEx) and operational expenditure (OpEx) are considered with digitalization alongside their projected impact on the resort's profitability. An analysis of the Norwegian ski industry and trends in global tourism is presented to provide a comprehensive understanding of growth potential. The findings of this study will provide guidance to resort stakeholders seeking to capitalize on emerging market opportunities and improve financial performance.
Profit Rate and Profit Persistence in the Norwegian Construction Industry – A Sector with Different Segments, Strong Competition and Many Small Companies
Authors:   Norwegian University of Technology and Science, Norway, Opstad Leiv , Valenta Robin ,   Norwegian University of Technology and Science, Norway
Published: September 2023

There exist numerous published articles that examine the level of profit persistence across various industries. Such analyses prove highly valuable in acquiring a deeper understanding of the market. This paper investigates how important business-specific factors are for businesses involved in construction industry. This sector is characterized by its high capital intensity and sensitivity to economic cycles. To investigate its dynamics, researchers commonly employ the dynamic panel data approach along with the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) estimator, a widely used econometric technique. The approach is to estimate to what degree firms can make a profit and outperform the market. We split the sample of Norwegian construction firms from 2006 to 2019 by three criteria: segment, size, and debt. With a comprehensive dataset encompassing information from over 40,000 companies spanning a period of 14 years, there exists a solid foundation for generating accurate estimates. The finding is that the degree of profit persistence (PoP) is considerable in this sector and especially among large companies. The longterm profit rate is around 6 percent. There was a noticeable decline in activity during the financial crisis. The building segment and highly indebted enterprises faced the greatest challenges during that period.
Lärares kompetensutveckling – behöver vi tänka nytt?
Authors: Hultman Glenn
Published: September 2023

Forskare har påtalat behovet av longitudinella studier av utvecklingsinsatser men ett problem som inträffar när man enbart har möjlighet att delta i förändringen under kort tid är att projekt och satsningar som avbryts kort tid efter start innebär att vi saknar tillräcklig information om orsakerna till detta och vad som händer/inte händer efter ”projektslutet”.

En uppföljning av olika satsningar och projekt efter att de avslutats skulle kunna ge intressant kunskap som komplettering till tidigare studier, ”vad händer sedan?”. Kan kommunerna rikta sitt intresse mot detta och kanske utnyttja de bland skolans personal som har olika former av vetenskaplig skolning (lektorer, förstelärare m fl) med tanke på det intresse som finns kring praktiknära forskning (gärna i samarbete med parter inom universiteten). Och ett sådant arbete skulle också kunna ge tankar kring hur vi utvecklar arbetet med lärares kompetensutveckling och lärande.
Burnout syndrome in nursing residents in COVID-19 pandemic
Authors:   Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro-UNIRIO, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Santos de Oliveira Stephanie Jully , Ferreira da Silva Wallace , Cardoso Vernaglia Taís Veronica , das Chagas Silvana Vieira , Rodrigues da Rocha Cristiane
Published: September 2023

Introduction: The incidence of Burnout Syndrome (BS) among nurses is higher. For this group, nursing residents undergo periodic assessments regarding compliance with the care workload in closed sectors, such as Intensive Care and Emergency Care, that put them at higher risk for the syndrome. Objective: Identify the prevalence and related factors for BS in nursing residents. Material and Methods: Quantitative, analytical, cross-sectional study with 106 nurses enrolled in the Residency program in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, based on the following instruments: Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey Scale and an occupational sociodemographic questionnaire. Non-parametric statistical tests for independent samples were applied and Mann-Whitney test 15 was used for quantitative variables. Results: The results show that variable changes in relationships indicates stage 4 of the BS when compared to the other stages. For the other variables, there were no statistically significant differences. Discussion: Studies reveal that work-family balance is closely related to how job satisfaction is affected and mitigates the negative effects of BS. Conclusions: Consequences on relation patterns are among the most affected symptoms in the lives of nursing residents. This study is expected to contribute to raising awareness of the problem in question and to improve the quality of work life of resident nurses, detecting and preventing their illness.
Corporate Approach to Solving Government Tasks: Industry Aspect
Authors:   Donetsk National University of Economics and Trade named after M. Tugan-Baranovsky, Khisteva Elena
Published: September 2023

The article provides a critical analysis of the content of corporate governance, which is a system of management actions fixed by the internal documents of the corporation and aimed at achieving its goals, and the corporate approach to business process management, the main difference of which is the interest of all participants in business projects, regardless of the form of ownership of capital. The role of the corporate approach in solving state tasks is defined, the basis of which is determined by the state’s presence in the implementation of individual projects, performing the functions of a co-owner of resources, coordinating the activities of all participants, and controlling the results of the project, including intermediate ones. Monitoring of the condition of life-support facilities in the cities of the Donetsk People’s Republic was carried out, the results of which indicate large-scale destruction of social and industrial infrastructure and housing stock. The results of the study of the state and dynamics of the restoration work allowed us to draw conclusions about the heterogeneity of damaged objects in terms of the degree of damage, the period of destruction, and the prospects for restoration. The study of the dynamics of certain types of construction work indicates the need for the active participation of the state in the restoration of both infrastructure facilities and apartment buildings. The problems of carrying out restoration work are formulated, which consist of the need for the state to participate in the engineering and project support of restoration work, especially at certain significant facilities, the provision of complex special equipment, and the high resource intensity of the projects being implemented.
Digitalization of the Russian Agro-Industrial Complex: Modern Trends and Development Problems
Authors:   Federal Research Centre the Southern Scientific Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Mitrofanova Inna , Inshakova Elena ,   Volgograd State University, Dovbiy Irina ,   South Ural State University (National Research University)
Published: September 2023

The study’s relevance is determined by the fact that digital transformation of the agro-industrial complex will help to cope with the global and national challenges facing agro-industrial production in Russia. This paper will explore the factors influencing the digitalization of the agro-industrial complex. The study hypothesizes that the existing institutional environment and unavoidable risks of the digital gap present the main obstacles to the digital transformation of the Russian agro-industrial complex. The study employs the following research methods in the framework of the evolutionary approach: structural and functional, temporal and spatial, comparative and documentary analysis, along with statistical and graphical techniques. Special attention in the research methods was paid to drawing a comparison between the digital transformation of the agro-industrial complex in Russia and on a global scale. By using the proposed methods, analyzing trends and institutional backing for digital transformation in the agro-industrial complex is possible. Consequently, the factors and conditions that cause and lessen the digital divide in Russia’s agricultural sector were determined. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the identification and analysis of digital gaps (industrial, intra-industrial, time-related, human resource, social, market, and transformational ones) that inhibit the digital transformation of the agro-industrial complex. In this research, the authors prove that bridging these digital gaps will expedite the agro-industrial complex’s shift to Agriculture 4.0 in Russia.