bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Construction of a Collective Memory: Linguistic Strategies of the ‘Bereaved’ of Bweni in Pangani, Tanzania
Authors:   University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Lukanga Kelvin , Mjema Elinaza ,   University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Published: February 2025

This article examines the linguistic/discursive strategies used to construct a collective memory. The findings reported in this article are from a bigger research project that was partly conducted in Bweni, Pangani, Tanzania. The data were collected using interviews, focus group discussions, and video recording. The respondents were relatives of the dead whose remains have been interred at the Masterkim cemetery in the study area. The data were analysed qualitatively, and the analysis was guided by Critical Discourse Analysis as well as Systemic Functional Linguistics. The study found that the ‘family’ of Shariff Abdallah and Sharifat Amina (his sister) deploy certain discursive and linguistic strategies to construct a collective memory of the origins of the family, the cemetery, and the celebrations related thereto. The article has also analysed the ideational, interpersonal, and textual metafunctions deployed in constructing the same memory. The people choose and deploy lexical resources such as strategic adjectives to show that theirs is a family of noble people whose ancestors were ‘complete’ and highly educated Islamic scholars. The strategies are also used to urge the family members to lead a noble life and follow Islamic teachings by making sure that they are not distracted by secular things, which come and go.
Challenges and Coping Strategies in English-Kiswahili Sermon Interpreting: Insights from Selected Pentecostal Churches in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Authors:   University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Mwinuka Liyenja
Published: February 2025

This study investigated the challenges church interpreters encounter during English-Kiswahili sermon interpreting in Pentecostal churches in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Guided by Gile’s (1995) Effort Models of Interpreting, the research employs a qualitative design to provide an in-depth analysis of the interpreters' experiences. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews, non-participant observation, and video recordings in two purposively selected Pentecostal churches in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The findings reveal that interpreters often face significant challenges, including the rapid pace of preachers' speech, technical malfunctions in public address systems, the complexity of figurative language, and the physical and mental fatigue associated with prolonged interpreting sessions. These challenges frequently resulted in communication breakdowns between preachers and their audiences. To address these challenges, sermon interpreters adopted various strategies, including skipping certain parts of the message, summarising content, maintaining intense focus, and engaging in rigorous Bible study to enhance their understanding and preparation. Although these coping mechanisms were sometimes effective, persistent challenges often led to information loss and hindered effective communication. The study also highlights a significant lack of professional training among the interpreters, which significantly limited their ability to manage the challenges during sermon interpreting. Comparatively, the literature indicates that professionally trained interpreters are better equipped to address challenges during interpreting, benefiting from their advanced skills and specialised methodological training. Based on these insights, the study advocates for the development of specialised professional training programmes for interpreters in Tanzania. These programmes would equip interpreters with essential knowledge, advanced skills, and a strong ethical foundation, enabling them to deliver high-quality interpretations and ensure accurate and effective communication in religious and other social settings in Tanzania.
Twinship Trope and the Creation of a Hybrid Space in Beyonce Knowles’ Maternity Photo Album
Authors:   Dar es Salaam University College of Education A constituent College of the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Sultan Mtumwa Kassim
Published: February 2025

This article seeks to unveil the figurative expression of the feelings of the mixed-race artist towards a hybrid identity. It examines Beyonce Giselle Knowles's Maternity Photo Album with the para-text of Warsan Shire’s poem, “I Have Three Hearts,” to reveal the quest for identity negotiation for mixed-race artists with African ancestry. From a postcolonial lens, particularly based on Homi Bhabha’s theory of “the third space,” this examination reveals how Knowles’ maternity photo album serves as an allegorical interpretation of Shire’s “I Have Three Hearts.” Through this examination, it emerges that Shire’s poem exposes the shared experiences of the African descendants in the diaspora. As the two rise from the shadows of their parents, mixed-race artists occupy an ambivalent space bearing dual identities: those of their parents and their own, whether African-Americans or Black Britons, as it appears in this case. Therefore, their living abroad creates a sense of longing for their missing African part to the extent that they seek to affiliate themselves with this lost part through their work. Hence, by doing so, they re-create a space that is integral and complete on its own. This article, therefore, treats Knowles’ pregnancy with twins as a telling metaphor for biracial identity. The examination unfolds Knowles’ allegorical interpretation of Shires’ poem whereby Twinship serves as a trope for negotiating a space for hybrid identity.
Practices, Risks, and Regulations of Self-Medication in Ecuador, Analysis of Prevalence, Determinant Factors, and Patterns
Authors: Vásquez Espinoza Gabriela de Jesús , Echeverría Caicedo Kathiusca Paola , Zapa Cedeño Juliana Karina , Saldarriaga Jiménez Guadalupe
Published: February 2025

Self-medication was identified as a significant global public health issue, particularly in regions with fragmented healthcare systems and economic disparities. This practice posed risks such as antimicrobial resistance, adverse drug reactions, and delayed diagnoses of serious conditions. This study aimed to analyze the prevalence, patterns, and drivers of self-medication in Latin America and compare these findings with other global contexts. A mixed-methods approach was employed, integrating quantitative data from secondary sources and qualitative analysis of cultural and regulatory influences. Data from Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Brazil, and Spain were analyzed, revealing a prevalence range from 35% in Brazil to 82.9% in Ecuador. Antibiotics and analgesics were the most commonly used drugs, with their misuse contributing to increased public health risks, particularly antimicrobial resistance. Economic barriers, cultural norms, and healthcare access disparities were identified as key drivers. In Spain, stricter pharmaceutical regulations corresponded to a lower prevalence (40%), highlighting the role of policy enforcement. The findings underscored the need for effective interventions, including stricter regulations, public education campaigns, and improved healthcare access, to mitigate risks and improve health outcomes.
Predicting the tensile strength of a new fabric using artificial intelligence (fuzzy logic)
Authors: Messnaoui Redouane , El Bakkali Mhammed , Elkhaoudi Mostafa , Cherkaoui Omar , Soulhi Aziz
Published: February 2025

One of the most important characteristics of a warp and weft fabric is its tensile strength. The aim of this research is to develop a practical fuzzy logic model that could anticipate the ideal tensile strength of new fabrics by modifying only the weave structure. An experimental part was carried out on different weave structures to obtain the results that will enable the development of this new model. We then used the fuzzy logic model to compare its results with those of the experimental tests. The calculated mean absolute error of the fuzzy model was 1.83% for tensile strength in the warp direction and 1.99% for tensile strength in the weft direction. This result also confirmed that the fuzzy model was not only effective, but also reliable in predicting the strength of the new fabric.
Thematic analysis: exploring teacher and student perspectives on utilizing chatgpt for content generation
Authors: Raghuwanshi Sandeep , Hasan Arif , R Sushma , Agrawal Reetika , Shekhar Singh Ardhendu , Dubey Neeraj Kumar , Kumar Prabhat
Published: February 2025

Introduction: The research investigated the effects of ChatGPT, an AI-driven language model, on students and academic institutions. The analysis incorporated viewpoints from academics, research scholars, and graduate or postgraduate students. The increasing use of AI in education requires a comprehensive understanding of its potential benefits and drawbacks, especially within higher education and research.Methods: A thematic content analysis was used to investigate the viewpoints of 46 graduate and postgraduate students, 8 research scholars, and 4 educators. The investigation sought to find repeating themes and principal concepts concerning the influence of AI in educational environments.Results: The research examined remarks regarding the function of ChatGPT for students, researchers, and educators, pinpointing eight major themes. The most prevalent were Content Writing (45 mentions), Creation of Thought (35 references), and Collection of Information (33 mentions), underscoring ChatGPT’s influence on content development, ideation, and data organization. Additional themes encompassed Language Utilization, Innovation Generation, Model Development, Idea Formation, and Supportive Tools. The results demonstrated that ChatGPT is perceived as revolutionary for writing, cognitive processes, and information acquisition.Conclusions: The research determined that ChatGPT has considerable ramifications for students and universities, as revealed by thematic content analysis. It emphasized eight primary themes: content, creativity, language, tools, models, information, generations, and ideas. It highlighted AI as an augmentation of the human intellect while acknowledging the significance of human traits. The results highlighted the necessity for additional research into privacy issues, ethical considerations, and optimal procedures for incorporating AI in education. The report emphasized the necessity of recognizing both the benefits and drawbacks of AI in current research and higher education.
Between Grains and Memories: An Approach to the Collective Memory of Colombian Coffee Growers in the 20th Century
Authors: Tejero Solano Gina Lorena
Published: February 2025

Addressing the memory of Colombian coffee growing allows us to make visible the individual and collective experiences that have been omitted from the national historiography, but which undoubtedly contributed, directly or indirectly, to the consolidation of the country's coffee industry. In this sense, the purpose of this paper is to present an in-depth analysis of the economic, social and cultural practices related to Colombian coffee growing in the 20th century, taking as a case study the traditional cultivation techniques that were carried out in the municipality of Pandi, Cundinamarca during this period. The objective is to describe those events of the past that, in the present, have become elements of remembrance for the members of this community and thus be able to recognize their beliefs, customs, knowledge, ways of being, struggles, resistances, among other factors that are the product of social interactions and the collective fabric. Using the narrative approach as a research methodology and through semi-structured interviews and participant observation, the aim was to delve deeper into the life experiences that some senior citizens had in relation to this historical context. Among the results obtained, it is noteworthy that the events that are the subject of recollection reflect an interrelationship between historical events on a local, regional and national scale. Finally, it is possible to identify both the common ground and the tensions, the opportunities and the social inequalities within the group.
The field of memory: a terrain criss-crossed with inaccuracies
Authors: Ávila García Víctor Alfonso
Published: February 2025

Introduction: The analysis addressed the academic debate on memory in the context of forced disappearance in Mexico. Based on a roundtable discussion held in May 2024, the absence of a precise definition of the category of memory and the indiscriminate use of terms associated with memorialization processes were examined. An academic resistance to conceptualizing memory was identified, which has generated ambiguous discourses and the lack of a shared theoretical framework.Development: During the round table discussion, the researchers presented experiences of accompanying groups of relatives of disappeared persons in Mexico City and Zacatecas. However, they avoided defining the concept of memory and limited themselves to referring to its use by the groups. One researcher described the creation of a red fabric with images of the disappeared as an act of “public memory”, without specifying the meaning of the term. Another academic argued that memory had an instrumental role in making the authorities uncomfortable and mobilizing demands for justice, reducing it to an immediate political function.Conclusions: The analysis showed that the category of memory is used randomly in the academic sphere, without establishing its conceptual limits. It was concluded that it is essential to differentiate between memory as a symbolic action and its instrumentalization in the public sphere, in order to avoid simplistic interpretations that do not consider the complexity of historical and political processes.
The Bacardi Building, Art Deco pioneer in Havana
Authors: Naranjo Castellano Maikel Octavio , Álvarez Matamoros Yurina L.
Published: February 2025

The Bacardi building is the greatest exponent of Art Deco in Cuba, completed in 1930, at which time it was the tallest architectural structure in the city. The rum company of the same name commissioned architects Rafael Fernández Ruenes, Esteban Rodríguez Castell and José Menéndez to build a building that would be its headquarters in the city. Thus, one of the iconic buildings of Cuban architecture and city landscape emerged, located in the old area of the capital. At that period, the company's headquarters were located in the building, and a portion of it was leased to other companies based in the city. After the triumph of the Cuban Revolution and the nationalization process carried out, the building became the headquarters of offices, a function it currently performs. In the nineties, thanks to a restoration process carried out by the Office of the Historian of the city of Havana, it recovered the elegance and visuality of its first moments. After 94 years of its construction, the Bacardi building continues to beautify the city with its elegance, the same one it has preserved since the 1930s.
Interculturality and pedagogical practices in Chilean preschool education
Authors: Flores-Meza Giannina , Quezada Valentina , Escobar Poblete Pablina del Pilar , Oyarce Campos Camila , Ramírez Cañete Marisela Andrea
Published: February 2025

Introduction: currently in the educational field, boys and girls face new cultures, customs, and languages, through intercultural classrooms from the first years of Chilean education, this due to the growing migration and appreciation of native peoples.Objective: the study aims to describe the intercultural practices carried out by early childhood educators at different levels of early childhood education in educational establishments in the commune of Curicó, Maule region, Chile.Methods: research responds to a qualitative investigation, case study, descriptive, through a semi-structured interview with five early childhood educators, which responds to being an intentional sample.Results: the results show that the preschool educators carry out intercultural practices occasionally, focused on festivities and using mostly audiovisual resources.Conclusions: Based on the above, we can conclude with the need to incorporate intercultural practices permanently and constantly in a transversal manner, independent of the pedagogical topic that is being worked on with the boys and girls.
Relationship Between Growth Differentiation Factor-15 and Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events Score in Patients with Non-St Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome
Authors: Rahmiyanti Resza , Wardhani Puspa , Fuadi Muhammad Robi’ul
Published: February 2025

Introduction: One of the main causes of hospitalization and death is NSTE-ACS. A GRACE risk score tool specifically designed for risk stratification of acute coronary syndrome patients is needed. The GRACE score has limitations related to the uncertainty of atherosclerotic plaque rupture and difficulty in predicting. GDF-15 is one possibility that is necessary because the results depend on an assessment of risk at a point in time. Elevated circulating levels of GDF-15 are associated with poor prognosis in many acute and chronic conditions including heart disease. Research linking GDF-15 with GRACE scores is limited and requires further study. analyze the relationship between GDF-15 and GRACE Score in NSTE-ACS patients. Methods: Analytical observational study with a cross-sectional method, 37 subjects were taken at Airlangga University Hospital in july-November 2024. GDF-15 levels were measured using the ELISA method using a Bio-rad reader. Analysis used the SPSS 25 series Spearman test. Results: subjects (n=40) were predominantly aged 60.98±8,592, 70% male, and 67.5% had a history of hypertension. The median GDF-15 level was 574.53 with a minimum level of 77 ng/L and a maximum of 2913 ng/L, the mean GRACE score was 95.65±18.307 with the highest score of 147. Statistical analysis showed a strong relationship between GDF-15 and the GRACE (contingency coefficient 0.724 with p 0.001). Conclusions: GDF-15 can be used as an alternative additional marker in GRACE score assessment.
Innovative Solutions in Administrative Management: Trends and Prospects
Authors: Sokhan Inna , Jiren Liu , Kandahura Kateryna , Hoi Nataliia , Matkovskyi Petro
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Administrative management for modern enterprises is evolving into an integrated tool supporting adaptive development and implementing advanced innovative technologies. This study aimed to systematise innovative solutions for organising administrative management in contemporary enterprises.Methods: The research systematically analysed current administrative management practices, focusing on integrating innovative digital technologies. Business process modelling was used to conceptualise the application of these innovations within administrative frameworks.Results: The findings revealed that current trends in administrative management emphasise lean production systems enhanced by digital technologies, including Big Data analytics, artificial intelligence, and business process modelling. Business process modelling was identified as a critical tool for planning administrative management, enabling a clear definition of process stages, assignment of responsibilities, and determination of essential data for implementation. A model for integrating innovations into administrative management processes was developed, demonstrating the value of structured digital approaches.Conclusions: The innovative development of modern administrative management is primarily driven by the adoption of digital technologies. By leveraging tools like business process modelling, enterprises can streamline administrative workflows, enhance adaptability, and facilitate the integration of cutting-edge solutions. These findings underscore the importance of digitalisation in transforming administrative management to meet the demands of a competitive business environment.
Actualización en Atenciones Médicas Vol. 30
Authors: Orbea Jácome David Alejandro , Molina Alvarez Lenin Guillermo , Espín Puchaicela Andres Ricardo , Quinteros León Felipe Mauricio , Solórzano Criollo Verónica Virginia , Sánchez Pulgarín Diego Javier , Pazuña Salazar Jeanina Lisseth , Bungacho Moreno Pamela Alejandra , Cobo Reyes Andrea Carolina , Muñoz Córdova Gina Nicolle , Guerrero Granda José Miguel , Rios Alban Edwin Daniel
Published: February 2025

El volumen 30 de Actualización en Atenciones Médicas aborda los últimos avances y estrategias en el diagnóstico, tratamiento y manejo de enfermedades prevalentes y emergentes. Incluye una revisión de técnicas innovadoras, terapias dirigidas y abordajes quirúrgicos que mejoran los resultados clínicos. Este compendio destaca la integración de tecnologías modernas y la aplicación de evidencia científica reciente para optimizar la atención médica en diversos contextos clínicos.
"Svatá válka" Zelenohorské jednoty proti králi Jiřímu
Authors: Šandera Martin
Published: February 2025

The League of Zelená Hora was an organisation of the Bohemian upper Catholic nobility, which in 1467–1471 led a military conflict with the Bohemian king George of Poděbrady. The study shows the true face of this “holy war”. Positional battles for castles and other strongholds in Bohemia dominated, accompanied by an effort to economically cripple the enemy, which led to significant devastation of the land. Defensive and offensive activities, the composition of the army and the war economy, which significantly influenced the chosen tactics, are scrutinised. The paper also reflects on the level of violence and questions of respect for the period rules of war and aristocratic ethics.
Tree Canopy Cover and Forest Structure Analysis at University of Namibia Ogongo Campus
Authors: Missanjo Edward , Ekondo Fanuel , Shilimela Taliinawa
Published: February 2025

Tree canopy cover and forest structure are essential for preserving biodiversity, as they provide critical habitats and resources for countless species. Additionally, they play a vital role in regulating climate by sequestering carbon, moderating temperatures, and enhancing soil health, contributing to ecosystem resilience. A study was conducted at University of Namibia (UNAM) Ogongo campus at selected sites to determine the tree canopy and forest structure. A total of 100 trees at Old Administration block, Crop science, and Main Hall were measured for tree canopy and diameter at breast height (DBH). Data obtained were subjected to Analysis of variance (ANOVA). The results indicate that there were significance (P<0.05) differences on tree canopy cover among the different sites. The Main Hall had a tree canopy cover of 97.6% followed by Old Administration block (68.4%) and then Crop Science (54.8%). An overall tree canopy cover of 73.7% was observed. This high level of canopy cover suggests a dense, well-developed forest structure, which is likely to regulate local microclimates, and provide strong carbon sequestration potential. A further analysis on the forest structure was done using the Namibia National Forest Inventory (NFI) DBH classification of small (5 – 19.9 cm), medium (20.0 – 44.9 cm), and large (≥45.0 cm). The results indicate that tree density for each site and the overall forest was normally distributed. The densities for the overall forest were 16 stems per hectare (sph) (small), 68 sph (medium), and 18 sph (large). In practical terms, this suggests a relatively even distribution of trees across the landscape, which can contribute to a balanced forest structure that supports ecological stability, uniform habitat availability, and more predictable ecosystem services, such as carbon storage and nutrient cycling. Therefore, the study recommends a regular monitoring and adaptive management that will further ensure that tree density remains evenly distributed as the trees in the sites matures.
KONSISTENSI SENIMAN H. ABDUL KADIR DG TUNRU DI TENGAH PERKEMBANGAN SOSIAL EKONOMI
Authors: Risnayanti  , Faisal Muh , Ashari Meisar
Published: February 2025

Adanya perkembangan kehidupan sosial ekonomi. serta perkembangan teknologi yang serba digital dimasa sekarang, tidak dapat dipungkiri pekerjaan pun mengikut kepada tuntuan zaman yang serba digital, hal ini menjadi sebuah tantangan bagi seniman untuk mempertahankan pekerjaannya yang hampir tertelan oleh zaman, seniman harus memutar otak agar para peminat seni masih tetap ada dan sejalan dengan perkembangan zaman. Mengingat Makassar adalah salah satu pusat kesenian yang banyak dikenal dari budaya dan sejarahnya. Pembahasan mengenai perkembangan sosial ekonomi seolah tidak terlalu diketahui keberadaanya dikalangan masyarakat luar di era sekarang atau disebut era kontemporer, namun, meskipun begitu konsistensi seniman tidak perlu ditanyakan lagi, Abdul Kadir mampu bertahan dengan karya-karyanya ditengah gempuran seni rupa kontemporer. Konsistensi dalam kehidupan sosial merupakan hal penting bagi seorang seniman. jika seniman ingin berkembang menjadi seniman yang professional dan berkualitas pada karirnya maka seniman tersebut harus konsisten didalam mempertahankan profesinya sebagai seniman patung dan tidak mudah terpengaruh oleh faktor luar maupun dalam. Konsistensi juga akan membantu seorang seniman untuk mempertahankan kualitas pada karya yang ia hasilkan dan membangun reputasinya sebagai seorang seniman yang handal. Itulah alasan mengapa salah satu kriteria yang harus dipenuhi sebagai seniman, adalah konsistensi.
Transzkulturális archívumok
Authors: Németh Zoltán
Published: February 2025

A transzkulturalizmus mint irodalomelméleti megközelítés főként a kulturális és nyelvi hibriditás jelenségeire, az idegenség és másság kezelésének irodalmi lehetőségeire, a két- és többnyelvűség irodalmi reprezentációira fókuszál. Elfogadott álláspont ezeket a jelenségeket a mozgás és a határátlépés kategóriái mentén értelmezni, és a transzkulturális kutatásokat a migráció és a globalizáció felől vizsgálni. A transzkulturalizmus fogalmába azonban egy másfajta perspektíva is beleíródik. Rogers Brubaker kétféle mozgást különböztet meg: amikor az emberek lépik át a határokat, illetve amikor a határok lépnek át az emberek fölött: „the movement of people over borders”, „the movement of borders over people”. Ez utóbbi fogalom az ún. autochton kisebbségi irodalom terében nyer új hangsúlyokat, és az emlékezet fogalmához is kötődik. Tanulmányomban az emberek fölött átlépő határ nyomába indulok, és a mozgást időben is vizsgálom: Talamon Alfonz: Samuel Borkopf: Barátaimnak, egy Trianon előtti kocsmából és Száz Pál: Fűje sarjad mezőknek. Phytolegendárium című könyvei kapcsán. A tanulmányban nemcsak transzkulturális helyzeteket és poétikákat vizsgálok, hanem az archívum fogalmára is kitérek. Mindkét mű esetében a nyelv maga is archívumként működik.
Soziale Gerechtigkeit ohne organisationale Gerechtigkeit?
Authors: Pretsch Johanna , Sevsay-Tegethoff Neşe , Gerstenberg Friederike
Published: February 2025

Im Zentrum sozialer Arbeit steht der Einsatz für die Rechte der Adressat:innen und die Förderung sozialer Gerechtigkeit. Doch welche Bedeutung hat dabei erlebte Gerechtigkeit im eigenen Arbeitsumfeld? Und welchen Beitrag kann Führung dazu leisten?
Wertschätzungsstrategie als Wettbewerbsvorteil
Authors: Sgoff Sabrina
Published: February 2025

Der Artikel untersucht das Wesen und die Bedeutung von Wertschätzung für Sozialunternehmen und stellt ein Pilotprojekt vor, bei dem ein systematischer Ansatz zur Weiterentwicklung von Wertschätzung in einem Sozialunternehmen umgesetzt wurde. Die Erkenntnisse bieten Führungskräften im Sozialbereich konkrete Handlungsansätze, wie eine wertschätzende Unternehmenskultur nicht nur die Mitarbeitenden stärken, sondern auch den wirtschaftlichen Erfolg der Gesamtorganisation positiv beeinflussen kann.
Erfolgreich führen in schwierigen Zeiten in der Sozialwirtschaft
Authors: Lechner Daniela , Budde Sophia
Published: February 2025

Erfolgreiche Führung in der Sozialwirtschaft erfordert in schwierigen Zeiten eine Kombination aus effektivem Management und inspirierendem Leadership. Führungskräfte müssen aktuelle Herausforderungen proaktiv angehen, Transformationsprozesse initiieren und moderne Führungsinstrumente einsetzen. Dabei ist es entscheidend, sowohl die Stabilität der Organisation zu gewährleisten als auch die Mitarbeitenden zu motivieren und zu binden.
Iranian Identity, American Experience
Authors: Alavi Roksana
Published: February 2025

Iranian Identity, American Experience: Philosophical Reflections on Race, Rights, Capabilities and Oppression is a multidisciplinary study of oppression using the Iranian American community as its case study. In current studies of oppression, there is little philosophical analysis or a theoretical framework to think about race from the perspective of an immigrant community in the United States that appears to be educated and affluent. Iranian Identity, American Experience fills this gap. Alavi discusses a theory of oppression that addresses not only the external oppression inflicted on people of color but also the everyday actions that leave them in oppressive situations. The book ends with suggestions for addressing oppression both individually and as a collective and for fighting to minimize its harms.
Performed Culture in Chinese Language Education
Authors: Chen Guangyan
Published: February 2025

Performed Culture in Chinese Language Education: A Culture-Based Approach for U.S. Collegiate Contexts elaborates on a cultural awareness-oriented, cultural performance-based, and cross-cultural communication-focused foreign language pedagogical paradigm—Performed Culture Approach — in the context of U.S. collegiate Chinese language education. Guangyan Chen draws on the data collected through questionnaires, comparisons between this pedagogy and mainstream pedagogical frameworks, and analyses of curricular development, lesson plans, and classroom discourses. Chen promotes the performed culture approach by delineating the theoretical framework of this pedagogy, reporting studies that empirically support cultural primacy in Chinese language education, and illustrating this pedagogy through analyses of a curricular structure, a lesson plan, and classroom discourses. Chen shows how this pedagogy addresses the gaps between the social need for global citizens and the insufficient integration of culture into foreign language education. The performed culture approach also addresses the overall drop in U.S. collegiate foreign language enrollment as this pedagogy connects foreign language programs to university missions and social needs.
Historical Dictionary of Venezuela
Authors: Straka Tomás , Mirabal Guillermo Guzmán , Cáceres Alejandro E.
Published: February 2025

Venezuela is the seventh largest oil producer and holder of the largest proven reserves in the world. It’s also a country full of problems, as evidenced by having the biggest inflation rates and, by some estimates the highest crime rates worldwide. Despite having an oil boom between 2004 through 2008 with income of around two billion dollars, in 2016 it suffered an immense economic contraction and probably the largest supply shortcut crisis in its history.

This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Venezuela contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Venezuela.
Teaching Social Justice
Authors: Lawless Brandi , Chen Yea-Wen
Published: February 2025

The intercultural communication classroom can be an emotionally and intellectually heavy place for many students and teachers. Sensitive topics arise and students must face complex issues with intellectual curiosity and collegial respect. To navigate the precarious waters of intercultural communications, teachers need an intentional approach to foster meaningful discussion and learning.

This pedagogical guide presents conceptual overviews, student activities, and problem-solving strategies for teaching intercultural communication. The authors navigate eight categories of potential conflict, including: communicating power and privilege, community engagement in social justice, and assessing intercultural pedagogies for social justice. In addition to empirical studies and the authors’ own classroom experiences, the book features the personal narratives of junior and senior intercultural communication teacher-scholars whose journeys will encourage and instruct readers towards more fulfilling teaching experiences.
Women in Song and Yuan China
Authors: Hinsch Bret
Published: February 2025

This deeply researched book provides an original history of Chinese women during the pivotal Song and Yuan dynasties (960–1368). Bret Hinsch explores the most important aspects of female life in this era―political power, family, work, inheritance, religious roles, and emotions―and considers why the status of women declined during this period.
India in the Era of China's Belt and Road Initiative
Authors: Sigdel Anil
Published: February 2025

Anil Sigdel dives into some of the most interesting trends in international relations, such as the rising influence of China and the instruments it uses to advance its interests worldwide, chiefly among them the Belt and Road Initiative(BRI) and the interplay between China and India, and what means New Delhi employs to come after China in the wider world. To this end, Sigdel takes both a geographic view by analyzing China’s and India’s relations with key regions – South East to Central Asia, Indian Ocean Region and Africa - and a functional view scrutinizing issues of relevance to the main topic – from cultural ties to infrastructure investment and maritime security. In his incisive analysis, Sigdel provides rich details on how India’s partnership is shaping with the major stakeholders in the Indo-Pacific region such US, Japan and France, and how India is balancing these partnerships vis-à-vis the one with Russia. The conclusions point to interesting prospects for the future – China challenge has, in a way, helped India further advance its own ambition of becoming a separate pole or leading power, therefore, India is likely to pursue that status by aligning issue-wise with all the powers.
Bausteine für ein Verstehen von Mensch und Welt
Authors: Speyer Wolfgang
Published: February 2025

The a priori of this book is the unquestionable personal consciousness, which as a reflection unites the opposition of identity and difference. Unity and duality belong together and follow each other apart. This also gives rise to the contrasting systematic and historical method of looking at man and the world. The opposition in unity proves to be the key to understanding man and the world and to a world view that does justice to the subject and the object, the inside and the outside, and finally dissolves into the opposition and unity of the revealed and the secret. Man can then recognize himself as the essence of the 'in-between', between temporality and eternity.
Ethische Verhaltensanforderungen in internationalen Schiedsverfahren
Authors: Peters Laura
Published: February 2025

Ethical guidelines for arbitrators in international arbitration proceedings are standardized by a large number of institutional rules. In her work, the author comprehensively evaluates the existing guidelines and analyzes their practical application. She comes to the conclusion that ethical regulation through institutional standards is a necessary and sensible measure, but incomplete in terms of ethical safeguards. The reasons for this lie both in the design of the content of the norms and in their practical reception. The work concludes with recommendations for action for arbitrators, arbitral institutions and judges of state courts.
Foreword
Authors: Johnson Aime , Lu Kristina , Runcan Erin
Published: February 2025

It is our pleasure to bring you another special edition of Clinical Theriogenology. This edition focuses on Therapeutics in Theriogenology including estrus manipulation and diagnosis and treatment of selective ovarian diseases across species. This issue includes eight review articles contributed by several authors. We thank our colleagues for contributing to this special issue and hope you enjoy this collection of manuscripts.
Effects of buserelin on the reproductive performance in transitional and anestrous mares
Authors: Wolfsdorf Karen
Published: February 2025

Breeding mares early in the year can alleviate economic pressure by increasing the number of estrous cycles per season, recovery of embryos per season or recovery of embryos prior to the beginning of performance season. Pharmacological manipulation of anestrus and transition periods is managed indirectly by increasing the photoperiod or directly using exogenous GnRH, GnRH agonists, pituitary extracts, gonadotropins, dopamine antagonists, progesterone, and estrogens. Efforts to evaluate the effectiveness of GnRH and its agonists (goserelin, deslorelin, historelin, and buserelin) to induce ovarian follicular development and return to cyclicity in anestrous and transitional mares have had conflicting results. However, specific buserelin protocols appear to actively stimulate folliculogenesis under the influence of a short-duration lighting program. Additionally, buserelin treatment is effective in producing adequate ovulatory, pregnancy, and return to estrus rates.
Estrous cycle manipulation in dogs
Authors: McRae Gail , Runcan Erin , Johnson Aime
Published: February 2025

Domestic dogs provide a unique challenge to the veterinary practitioner to manipulate estrous cycle. Due to an obligatory 120-day anestrus, dogs cycle much less frequently than other domestic species. This can pose a problem for owners and breeders wishing to produce pups at a certain part of the year or temporarily prevent pregnancy due to competition, health, or convenience. We describe the most common pharmacological methods available to practitioners for induction and suppression of the canine estrous cycle with a brief discussion on the efficacy of anecdotal nonpharmacologic methods.
Manipulation of ovarian function in sheep and goats
Authors: Waqas Muhammad-Salman , Tibary Ahmed
Published: February 2025

Sheep and goats are short-day breeders. Melatonin, photoperiod, breed, nutrition, and geographical location influence seasonality. Estrus synchronization is useful in maximizing the profitability of small ruminant production. This article discusses the endocrine control of seasonality and the reproductive cycle, and manipulation of ovarian function in sheep and goats. The ovarian follicular wave pattern in these species is described to help the reader understand the mechanisms involved in the protocols for estrus synchronization and superovulation in small ruminants. The estrus synchronization protocol in these species encompasses using the male effect, photoperiod manipulation, and hormonal treatments. The male effect is an efficient synchronization technique during the transition period. Although not used routinely, photoperiod manipulation of seasonality is possible. Hormonal control of the cycle can be grouped into 2 categories; protocols used during the breeding season and protocols used for out-of-season breeding. During the breeding season, prostaglandin F2α can be used for estrus synchronization but this protocol is not very efficient for timed artificial breeding. Progestogen-based protocols are commonly used for estrus synchronization, for both in- and out-of-season breeding. Such protocols are often combined with the use of equine chorionic gonadotropin (eCG) to improve synchrony and ovulation rate. Melatonin implants are used to induce cyclicity for out-of-season breeding and can be combined with progestogen synchronization protocols. Synchronization protocols in combination with the use of follicle stimulating hormone or eCG allow superovulation for the purpose of embryo production. The most common synchronization and superovulation protocols are described. The availability of hormones varies among countries.
Un acercamiento al objetivo 5 de los objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible sobre la mujer en el medio oriente: los casos de Palestina y Siria
Authors: Olvera Rebolloso Wendy Yaquelin , Gasca Torres Angela Roseli
Published: February 2025

El objetivo de este artículo es mostrar la situación actual de las mujeres en Medio Oriente, específicamente de los casos de Palestina y Siria. Analizando posturas, casos, limitaciones que se han ido ejerciendo en perspectiva de género y otros aspectos importantes que influyen en la perspectiva que existe ante este tema. Así mismo, se incorpora a la investigación la postura del Orientalismo, la cual se exponer cómo una corriente de pensamiento que ha sido una de las piezas clave que ha funcionado como marco de referencia sobre la ideologización y prejuicios que se han ido construyendo hacia las mujeres de Medio Oriente. Además, se incorpora una visión en la que se incluye el Objetivo 5 de los ODS y de qué manera ha sido una herramienta clave para el empoderamiento de la mujer.
Keseimbangan antara Globalisasi dengan Kebutuhan Lokal dalam Praktik SDM
Authors: Kamandanu Muhammad Aditya , Anshori Mochammad Isa
Published: February 2025

Globalization has fundamentally changed the human resource management (HR) landscape, creating complexity that requires organizations to develop adaptive strategies capable of bridging global practices with local needs. This research with a literature review aims to explore the dynamics of the balance between the demands of globalization and the local context in HR practices. The research provides comprehensive insight into HR strategies capable of bridging the gap between global demands and the uniqueness of local contexts, offering a conceptual framework for organizational navigation in the era of globalization. Findings reveal successful organizations of the future will be those that are able to develop flexible HR practices, which simultaneously meet global standards while remaining responsive to the needs of the local context.
Novel microbiome friendly purifying oil cleanser formulation with oil-soluble postbiotics
Authors: Tarhan Çelebi Leyla , Bursalıoğlu Ertugrul , Çakıcı Bekir , Arslan Aydin Mehtap , Kurt Ahmet Arif , Ibrahim Bashar , Aslan İsmail
Published: February 2025

Objective: In recent years, the field of preventive cosmetic care has gained importance alongside the established effectiveness of nutrition in preventing diseases. Within the scope of this preventive approach, the microbiota has been a focal point in numerous studies, with its state being associated with a range of health concerns, including inflammation, metabolic diseases, dermatological diseases, and neurodegenerative diseases.The present study aims to investigate the positive effects of a cleanser formulated with a postbiotic raw material dissolved in oil on skin microbiota and cells. In this study, the skin cleansing oil containing 2% postbiotic LTO 35 was utilised as a skin microbiota simulation (Lactobacillus crispatus LTC-KC24011, Staphylococcus epidermidis ATA-LSE 0198052) and normal keratinocytes (HEKA 500K CELL), Staphylococcus aureus ATA-LTCA 011204, Staphylococcus capitis ATA-LSC 0201201, Propionibacterium acnes ATA-LPC 0204221, Streptococcus pyogenes ATA-TCSP 210911, and Candida albicans ATA-LTCA 0504212. The results demonstrated that the cleanser did not cause harm to keratinocytes, maintained microbiota balance, and promoted cellular repair.The objective of this study was to investigate the positive effects of a cleanser made using oil-solubilised postbiotic raw material on skin microbiota and cells.
Material&Method: In this study, a skin cleansing oil containing 2% postbiotic LTO 35 was utilised to simulate normal keratinocytes (HEKA 500K CELL) and skin microbiota (Lactobacillus crispatus LTC-KC24011, Staphylococcus epidermidis ATA-LSE 0198052, Staphylococcus aureus ATA -LTCA 011204, Staphylococcus capitis ATA-LSC 0201201, Propionibacterium acnes ATA-LPC 0204221, Streptococcus pyogenes ATA TCSP 210911, Candida albicans ATA-LTCA 0504212. The bacteria utilised in the simulation and the postbiotic employed in the formulation (LTO 35 Streptococcus thermophilus ATA-LTC St140700, Bifidobacterium animalis ATA-BSLA0310, Lactobacillus acidophilus ATA-LAP1201 ferment extract in oil lysate) were obtained from the ATA BIO Technology culture collection. The simulation contact time was applied as 1 hour.
Results: The Purifying Oil Cleanser with Postbiotics sample examined in this study was found to be microbiologically suitable. The equilibrium test yielded a positive result, and it was observed that the sample did not change in the direction of pathogens. According to the analyses, it can be concluded that the Purifying Oil Cleanser with Postbiotics sample does not harm the diversity of skin microbiota and is microbiome-friendly.
Conclusion: Upon evaluation of the results, it was observed that the substance did not cause harm to keratinocytes, it maintained microbiota balance, and it promoted cellular repair.
Hukum Euthanasia dalam Pandangan Islam
Authors: Syafrida Ayu Sari  , Darania Anisa
Published: February 2025

Euthanasia and suicide are complex ethical and legal issues, especially in a religious context. Suicide is an act of destroying oneself by using substances (poison/drugs) which results in death. A person commits suicide due to frustration and considers that suicide is the only alternative to change his life and that death is not the opposite of life. This research aims to analyze Islamic views on the practice of euthanasia and suicide. Through an in-depth study of the Quran, hadith, and opinions of ulama, this research concludes that both euthanasia and suicide are strictly prohibited in Islam. This prohibition is based on the belief that life is a gift from Allah SWT that should not be taken carelessly. This research also discusses the legal and ethical implications of this prohibition in the context of modern society.
Nilai dan Makna Tarian Tebe di Desa Babotin Maemina Kecamatan Botin Leobele Kabupaten Malaka
Authors: Intan Mutiara Iriani Romiro  , Yohanis K. Tampani  , Antonius Bere  , Yuditha Sofiana Kofi  , Augusta De Jesus Magalhaes
Published: February 2025

This research was conducted by Intan Mutiara Iriani Romiro with the title "The Values and Meaning of Tebe Dance in Babotin Maemina Village, Botin Leobele District, Malaka Regency." The aim of this study is to reveal the values and meaning of the Tebe Dance performed by the community in Babotin Maemina Village. Tebe Dance is a cultural heritage rich in traditional values passed down from generation to generation. This dance not only serves as an artistic expression but also as a means of social communication that strengthens the sense of togetherness and the identity of the local community. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with an ethnographic approach. Data collection was carried out through in-depth interviews with cultural figures, dancers, and direct observation of the dance performance. In addition, literature studies were utilized to enrich the understanding of the cultural and historical context of the dance. The results of the study indicate that Tebe Dance embodies important values such as togetherness, respect for ancestors, as well as symbols of unity and cultural identity. The philosophical meaning of the movements in the Tebe Dance also reflects a harmonious relationship between humans and nature, as well as among community members. In conclusion, Tebe Dance functions not only as entertainment or ritual but also as a medium to strengthen social solidarity and preserve the cultural identity of the Babotin Maemina community. Therefore, efforts to preserve and reintroduce these values to younger generations are essential to ensure they remain intact in the future.