bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Késő bronzkori urnasírok az Ormánságban
Authors: Majdán Mira
Published: July 2024

Intézményünk régészei 2023-ban a Baranya vármegye nyugati felében, Lakócsa – Drávaszerdahely között épülő szénhidrogén vezeték szakfelügyeletén dolgoztak. A mintegy 40 kilométeres nyomvonalon zajló munkálatok során több új lelőhelyet sikerült felfedeznünk. Közéjük tartoznak a Drávaiványi határában regisztrált, késő bronzkorra tehető lelőhelyek. A falutól északi irányban lévő Nyíralja-dűlő határrészen egy részlegesen elpusztult, egyelőre magányos urnasír került elő, míg a falutól keletre fekvő Bitó-dűlőben több más objektum között három urnasírt tártunk föl. A sírok a bennük előkerült bronztárgyak (gömbös fejű tű, pödrött végű karperec), illetve az edények jellegzetességei (bikónikus formák, turbántekercses peremek stb.) a késő bronzkori Halomsíros és Urnamezős kultúrák idejére tehetőek. Mivel a területen eddig régészeti lelőhelyet nem ismertünk, a sírok előkerülése nagyban hozzájárul a vármegye bronzkori régészeti topográfiájának pontosításához.
A mázolt selyem - alapanyag történeti és technológiai áttekintése
Authors: Bajkó Bence
Published: July 2024

Köztudott, hogy magyar népviseletek közül az egyik legdrágább és legdíszesebb a sárközi népviselet. Száz évvel ezelőtt Sárköz (Tolna vm., Baranya vm.) még virágzó, paraszti tradícióit őrző tájegység volt, hagyományos öltözetdarabjaikat készítették, viselték. A női ruházat egyik legszebb alapanyaga a mázolt selyem volt, mely a brokát selyemre sablonokkal festett színes virágos selymet jelenti. Felvetődik a kérdés, mellyel korábban eddig senki nem foglalkozott, hogy miért kezdtek el sablonokkal virágokat festeni az önmagában is szép selyemanyagokra? A válasz nem egyszerű. Kutatásaim szerint feltehetően azért, mert a kevésbé módos parasztok utánozni próbálták a nagyon drága, Franciaországból származó borotvált selyem anyagokat. Tanulmányomban igyekszem rámutatni, hogy a mázolt selyem a szerb népviseletben jelent meg először, megkísérlem nyomon követni, hogy onnan miként került Magyarországra (Bácska, Sárköz és Kalocsa vidékre), ahol a díszes ünnepi viseletek szerves részévé vált. Tanulmányomban bemutatom, miként készül ez a nemes alapanyag, illetve miként vált részévé az ünnepi női sárközi viseletnek.
Da'wah and Social Change: Da'wah and Political Reform of the Prophet Muhammad SAW in the Implementation of the Study of the Prophet's Political Communication in Medina
Authors: Yushardiansyah Rezsa
Published: July 2024

The influence of the Prophet Muhammad as the bearer of the Islamic message is known plural. It is also about his prophetic and apostolic. The thing that is rarely discussed is Muhammad's position as a political communicator. In this case Muhammad is certainly an actor in the process of political communication in Medina. History calls the long journey of forming the Medina State under the reign of Muhammad starting from zero to become an area that was calculated at that time. It is not excessive for Muhammad to be called as a political actor in the establishment of Medina as well as political communicator in the government of Medina. In political communication, it is mentioned that political actors can form a public opinion, which then becomes consensus and mutually agreed. Thus, Muhammad has fulfilled that element in his leadership over Medina. In the process of political communication, there are important elements such as political communicators, messages delivered, and targets to the political communication effect that made Muhammad in Medina. The interesting thing for studied is Muhammad's political communication strategy. Where is as a political communicator, Muhammad was able to unite the heterogeneity and pluralism of the community who then agreed and want to be under his leadership in Medina.
Keywords: political communication, Medina, Muhammad, country.
 
Abstrak
Pengaruh Nabi Muhammad sebagai pembawa risalah Islam dikenal jamak. Ini juga tentang kenabian dan apostoliknya. Hal yang jarang dibicarakan adalah posisi Muhammad sebagai komunikator politik. Dalam hal ini Muhammad tentunya merupakan aktor dalam proses komunikasi politik di Madinah. Sejarah menyebut perjalanan panjang terbentuknya Negara Madinah di bawah pemerintahan Muhammad dimulai dari nol hingga menjadi wilayah yang diperhitungkan saat itu. Tidak berlebihan jika Muhammad disebut sebagai aktor politik pendirian Madinah sekaligus komunikator politik dalam pemerintahan Madinah. Dalam komunikasi politik disebutkan bahwa aktor politik dapat membentuk opini publik yang kemudian menjadi konsensus dan disepakati bersama. Dengan demikian, Muhammad telah memenuhi elemen tersebut dalam kepemimpinannya atas Madinah. Dalam proses komunikasi politik terdapat unsur-unsur penting seperti komunikator politik, pesan-pesan yang disampaikan, dan sasaran terhadap efek komunikasi politik yang dilakukan Muhammad di Madinah. Hal yang menarik untuk dikaji adalah strategi komunikasi politik Muhammad. Dimana sebagai komunikator politik, Muhammad mampu menyatukan heterogenitas dan pluralisme masyarakat yang kemudian setuju dan ingin berada di bawah kepemimpinannya di Madinah.
Kata kunci: komunikasi politik, Madinah, Muhammad, negara.
Capabilities and Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Models in Qualitative and Quantitative Data Mining, Data Processing and Data Analysis
Authors: EnP Dr. Moises C. Torrentira Jr. ,   University of Southeastern Philippines, , Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur, Philippines.
Published: July 2024

The study was conducted to determine the capabilities and application of Artificial Intelligence in the development of themes in qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Multi-stage data mining as a tool in AI data collection was employed by the researcher to process data reduction and the extraction of codes. This technique was able to generate the final themes pertaining to the capabilities and application of AI models which include pattern recognition analysis, thematic analysis, sentiment analysis, efficient data processing, objectivity and bias reduction, and insight generation. These capabilities and application of AI models can be used to highlight the benefits and ethical use of AI in research especially in data mining, data processing, and data analysis.
PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS DAN HASIL BELAJAR BAHASA INDONESIA MELALUI PENERAPAN MODEL PROJECT BASED LEARNING (PjBL
Authors: Khabiba Sofianti towif , Akhwani Akhwani , Sianah Sianah
Published: July 2024

The aim of this research is to describe the learning process using a project-based learning model and to describe improving critical thinking skills using a project-based learning model. This research method is classroom action research with the Kemmis and Mc Taggart model research design which is applied through two cycles. This research consists of four stages, namely planning, action, observation and reflection. Data collection techniques are carried out through observation activities, evaluation tests and document review. The data analysis technique was carried out quantitatively descriptively. The research results showed that there was an increase in students' critical thinking skills and learning outcomes during the research. This is in line with the average value of critical thinking abilities which has increased after implementing project based learning (PjBL). Thus it can be concluded that the application of the project based learning (PjBL) learning model can improve critical thinking skills and learning outcomes of elementary school students
Guidelines for the design of positioning strategies for HAVANATUR S.A.'S excursions in the domestic market
Authors: García Pérez Adrián , Hernández Flores Yoan , González Pedrón Sandra Lisset
Published: July 2024

Havanatur S.A. travel agency It constitutes one of the main receptive areas in the country; that provides tourist services to and from Cuba, highlighting, among other optional excursions. However, the entity's reports state that in recent years there has been a decrease in its income. Among the elements that negatively affect the agency's activity is the incipient growth of the business portfolio, the insignificant variation in the offer and, in addition, the decrease in the share of some markets. Due to situations beyond the agency's control, such as changes in structure, changes have been perceived in its market share and in its position as a receptive market. In correspondence with the constructive collaboration between the faculty and the agency, the following research was developed, which aims to: Propose the bases for the positioning of the excursion’s product in the Havanatur S.A. travel agency. To achieve this, a series of tools were used to obtain information such as interviews with the entity's specialists, documentary review, Porter's 5 Forces, the Cross Impact Matrix, and customer surveys. The above allowed the identification of the current situation of the company, as well as the performance of the attributes present in the excursions of both the entity and the competition. Finally, the triangulation of information made it possible to prove action guidelines for the agency, to improve its results.
Structural, electrochemical, and dielectric studies of phytagel and 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium tricyanomethanide-based bio-polymer electrolytes
Authors: Kumar Sushant , Singh Manoj K. , Yahya Muhd Zu Azhan , Noor Ikhwan Syafiq Mohd , Singh Pramod K.
Published: July 2024

The present work is focused on the synthesis and detailed study of biopolymer phytagel and ionic liquid 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium tricyanomethanide (EMIm[TCM]) blended polymer electrolyte films for energy applications. Here, biopolymer phytagel-based polymeric films are synthesized with different concentrations of ionic liquid (EMIm[TCM]) using the solution cast technique. The synthesized films are characterized for their structural, electrochemical, and dielectric properties using different characterization tools i.e., XRD, FTIR, Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy, Linear Sweep Voltammetry, and Wagnor polarization technique. The film with 30wt% EMIm[TCM] shows a maximum conductivity of 3.64 × 10-4 S cm-1 and an electrochemical stability window of 3.1 V. The dielectric properties such as dielectric constant (κ), dielectric loss tangent (tanδ), relaxation time, and frequency are also studied for the prepared pure phytagel and phytagel/EMIm[TCM] polymeric films.
The Impact of Outside Directorships on Dividend Payout: Evidence from Distressed and Non-Distressed Firms
Authors: Shaheen Hiba ,   MS Scholar, Bahria Business School, Bahria University Islamabad, Pakistan, Raza Hassan ,   MS Scholar, Essex Business School, Essex University, United Kingdom
Published: July 2024

This study determined the impact of outside directorship on dividend policy in non-financial firms based on a sample of listed firms available on PSX over a five-year period (2016-2020). Other control variables that are used in the study are profitability, liquidity, firm size, growth opportunity, insider ownership, and asset tangibility and borrowing ratio. Bird in hand theory and agency theory are applied to support our study. The study incorporates all the Pakistani non-financial firms that have paid dividend two times in five year period. The research model uses a panel dataset of 152 PSX-listed family firms over the period 2016–2020. Further annual reports and balance sheet analysis are used for the data of variables. The empirical results show a significant negative effect of outside directors on dividend decisions. Some control variables show a significant positive impact on dividend payout. Random effect logit regression and correlation matrix are used to get the results through stata. The findings imply that when a company has a larger number of outside directors on its board, it pays smaller dividends. This evidence supports the replacement hypothesis, according to which companies with poor corporate governance must develop a reputation by providing dividends. In other words, dividends serve as a stand-in for independent board members. This finding provides policymakers with new information about agency conflicts of interest within the firm. It also gives information on the effectiveness of various replacement methods for lowering agency costs.
Derecho a la libertad sexual y justicia restaurativa a la luz de la reforma de la ley orgánica 10/2022, de 6 de Septiembre, de garantía integral de la libertad sexual
Authors: Iglesisas Canle Inés C. , González Fernández Ana I.
Published: July 2024

La violencia sexual se visibiliza en el año 1979 con la Convención para la Eliminación de todas las formas de discriminación contra la mujer, posteriormente, al año siguiente, se contempla por vez primera el tema "La mujer maltratada y la violencia en familia", en la Conferencia Mundial del Decenio de Naciones Unidas para la Mujer, celebrada en Copenhague. Las Naciones Unidas consideran una prioridad erradicar la violencia contra la mujer, en todas sus formas, si bien no será hasta el año 1993 cuando nos encontremos por vez primera en la Declaración sobre la Eliminación de la Violencia contra la mujer, de la Asamblea de Naciones Unidas, una definición de lo que debe entenderse por tal. La nueva Ley de Garantía Integral de Libertad sexual da respuesta a las exigencias de la normativa internacional y las exigencias y compromisos adquiridos por nuestro país en materia, tal y como comentaremos en las siguientes líneas, si bien, no exento de fundadas críticas. En este trabajo se discute sobre la posibilidad o no de limitar los asuntos que se han de derivar a mediación en virtud de su gravedad o los sujetos implicados en el ámbito de la violencia sexual . Consideramos que establecer limitaciones es un error, circunscribir esta institución de resolución de conflictos a delitos menos graves o leves supone denostar indirectamente la mediación, la ciudadanía puede llegar a creer que se trata de una institución de bagatela que no tiene apenas aplicación.
Contenido y regulación de los derechos asociados a la protección de datos en el ámbito jurisdiccional
Authors: Montoro Sánchez Juan Alejandro
Published: July 2024

El presente trabajo tiene por objeto analizar el contenido de los singulares derechos subjetivos asociados al derecho fundamental a la protección de datos, tanto desde la perspectiva del Reglamento General de Protección de Datos como de la Directiva 2016/680/UE, y examinar la regulación específica de los mismos cuando operan en el ámbito del proceso jurisdiccional.
EL PROFESOR DE DERECHO CIVIL FUE ASESINADO AL ATARDECER
Authors: Quesada Sánchez Antonio J.
Published: July 2024

Hechos recientes de evidente relevancia jurídica (DGRN 31-3-1997, a la que ha seguido, DGRN 11-12-1997; así como el Real Decreto del 4-9-1998, en su disp. adic. única) han vuelto a poner de manifesto, que las puertas del III Milenio, cuando a juicio de algunos temas a considerar, los “temas con futuro” deberían ser tales, como “la adquisición a “non domino” de bienes muebles por internet”, “la banca por satélite” o “la galaxización del mercado de valores”, todavía existen cuestiones mucho más “a ras de tierra” —nunca mejor dicho—, que distan de haber sido adecuadamente captadas por instancias, en mayor o menor grado, vinculadas al Ministerio de Justicia. / Una de tales cuestiones, particularmente maltratada últimamente por la DGRN, aunque hay que reconocer que los Tribunales de Justicia no le andan muy a la zaga, es la de la persona jurídica; y más precisamente, la del grado de subjetivación que nuestro ordenamiento privado reconoce y atribuye a la sociedad civil» : «La subjetivación de las sociedades de personas»,
Comprendiendo Las Emociones en el conflicto armado Colombiano
Authors: Samboní Torres Andrea Yineth
Published: July 2024

Esta investigación centró su interés encomprender las emociones de estudiantes yfamiliares afectados por el conflicto armadocolombiano, así como en desarrollarestrategias encaminadas hacia unaeducación para la paz. Se logró, desde laparticipación de lossujetos, dar cuenta de laafectación en las emociones y latransformación de sus discursos, quepermitieron desplegar didácticas para lapuesta en marcha de iniciativas para la paz. Puesto que, las emociones impulsan elproceder de los seres humanos e influyen enlas experiencias de vida, se hace necesariopromover espacios educativos que permitanfortalecer emociones que forjen habilidadessociales. La metodología se desarrolló desdeun enfoque hermenéutico de investigacióncualitativa. Implementado dos estrategiasdidácticas formativas: “Evocando lamemoria a través del territorio” y “MuralesPalpitantes”. Los resultados develaron que, por medio de narrativas, el impactoemocional y la importancia de la educaciónen las emociones para fortalecer una culturaAÑO 2. No. 2ISSN:2992-7978Revista de Investigación Multidisciplinaria Iberoamericana, RIMI © 2023 by Elizabeth Sánchez Vázquez islicensed underCC BY-NC-SA 4.028de paz. Las conclusiones se presentaron entres categorías “Sentires comunitarios enmedio de la guerra”, “Los estragos de laguerra y la violencia que traspasó la escuela”, “Resurgiendo hacia la paz”. Finalmente, desde las emociones relatadas y la fracturahumana generada por la guerra, seimplementaron estrategias didácticas queresaltaron la importancia de generarespacios educativos que fortalezcan lasemociones contribuyentes a la paz
The Influence of Class VII Science Subject Teaching Materials in Improving Critical Thinking
Authors: Benny Megawat  , Ulil Amri
Published: July 2024

This educational process does not only focus on knowledge transfer; it also develops a wide range of individual potential, including academic abilities, relationships, talents, aptitudes, physical abilities, and the arts. Progressivism education is essential to the understanding and implementation of true education in Indonesia. Progressivism education educates students to face and solve problems in social life. This shows how important education is to produce people who are beneficial to society and the country (Sulkifly, 2020).
This research uses a quantitative approach and is classified as quantitative descriptive research. This research method is conducted by collecting numerical data. This process of collecting and analyzing data is known  as research design or research design. This indicates that the research includes planning and conducting it. The design starts with observing and evaluating known research until further evidence is needed. In the research design, a pre-test and post-test control group was used.
This test is done with pearson correlation or by comparing r count with r table. Data validity can be seen if rcount> rtable with 5%. If rtable < rcount then it is said to be valid.
The results of the T table test show that the t count obtained is 14.450 has a significance value of 0.000, which indicates that the seventh grade science subject matter has a significant effect on improving students' critical thinking skills. Based on the results of hypothesis testing, F table obtained 208.806 or greater than F table (208.806 greater than 4.351).
Visualizing Success: A Systematic Review on Visual Perceptual Interventions across Paediatric Spectrum
Authors: Doctor Zahabiyah , Meena S K , Jain Neha , Doctor Marziyah
Published: July 2024

Objective: This study aims to review existing literature to analyse the effectiveness of visual perceptual interventions in improving visual perceptual and concomitant difficulties across various paediatric conditions. Methods: Databases including PubMed, Google Scholar, ResearchGate and others were extensively searched for studies published since 2012 till date. Included studies investigated the prevalence of visual perceptual difficulties and their relationship with other difficulties or conditions as well as the effectiveness of visual perceptual training in improving visual perceptual and concomitant difficulties. Quality assessment and data extractions were done which adhered to predetermined criteria. Results: Overall, 17 studies which met the inclusion criteria were examined, where various interventions including multimedia group, multimedia individual, paper-based, motor-based, motor-free, teacher-assisted, and Frostig’s visual perceptual training program were provided across a multitude of paediatric conditions. Findings suggest all programs were effective, though in varying degrees, in improving visual perceptual and associated difficulties. Conclusion: Manifesting in a variety of ways and causing a multitude of associated difficulties, visual perceptual deficits result in far reaching negative implications across various aspects of a child’s development, performance areas and contexts. This review provides comprehensive evidence supporting the effectiveness of different visual perception training programs in improving visual perceptual and concomitant difficulties across various paediatric conditions and supports the need to study the relative effectiveness of all the different approaches in comparison to each other. Findings highlight the importance of implementing diverse intervention approaches tailored to specific paediatric conditions and develop a standardized protocol for different aged children suffering from specific disorders.
A 43 year old male with Jaundice
Authors: Agrawal Ritik
Published: July 2024

Malnutrition and liver cirrhosis go hand in hand due to poor metabolic and detoxifying capacity of liver. Due to impaired liver function, patient is anorexic, portal hypertensive, altered mental state, nausea, jaundice, ascitis. These symptoms associated with liver diseases are enough to lead to malnutrition by poor food intake, maldigestion, malabsorption and impaired detoxification process. Present case was a 43 year old male suffering diagnosed with D-CLD with jaundice, ascitis, hepatic encephalopathy with comorbidities of type 2 diabetes and hypothyroidism. He was grossly investigated for extent of liver function in terms of Child Turcotte Pugh and MELDna scores. Accordingly his medications were started. Simultaneously, the patient was assessed for his nutritional status, in which he was found moderately malnourished as evidenced by SGA rating B. Patient was motivated to improve food intake and given a lot of varieties in diet. Consequently his condition was improved drastically although permanent treatment was liver transplant for which workup has been started.
Analysis of Tourist Attraction Objects (ODTW) Case Study Pamah View, Kec. Sei Bingai, Langkat Regency, North Sumatra
Authors: Saqina Dilvia , Sibuea Tracy Ocha Yulia , Aceh Resty Marhamah , Mahdariani  , Azhar Muamar , Sugiharto  , Permana Sendi
Published: July 2024

This research aims to determine the effect of tourist attractions on tourist satisfaction at the Pamah View tourist attraction in Langkat district. The reason researchers researched the Pamah View area was because its location was quite strategic and it didn't take much travel time to get to this location. This study employs qualitative research methods with a descriptive approach. Descriptive research is a research method that attempts to describe the object or subject being studied according to what it is, with the aim of systematically describing the facts and characteristics of the object being studied accurately. In accordance with the results of research that has been carried out, the Pamah View tourist attraction is located in Kec. Sei Bingai, Langkat Regency, North Sumatra has the most prominent tourist attraction at this location, namely an existing artificial waterfall that has been validated by the management and also visitors who come to the location. The attraction of the building can be seen from the presence of cabins, huts, cafes and other buildings, which is the attraction of the building to attract visitors to come there and is equipped with tents for camping to enjoy the natural beauty there. The socio-cultural attraction of this location can only be seen from the cultural aspects offered at the Pamah View destination which adopts foreign culture, namely Korean culture by providing hanbok costume rental services that can be used by visitors.
Kepemimpinan Kepala Madrasah dalam Penerapan Manajemen Berbasis Madrasah pada Madrasah Ibtidaiyah ( MI ) di Lombok Timur
Authors: Asroruddin Muhammad
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini menampilkan efektifitas pembelajaran Kepemimpinan Kepala Madrasah dengan menggunakan Manajemen berbasis Sekolah. Dalam hal ini menggunakan sampel MIN 1 Lombok Timur dengan menggunakan analisis Kualitatif. Penerapan ini menunjukkan hasil yang sangat signifikan yaitu menigkatnya prestasi Akademik, Prestasi  Non akademik dan kenaikan Rata-rata nilai Lulusan.
OPTIMASI PRODUKSI MINUMAN KEKINIAN DENGAN SMART BOTTLE DRINK MACHINE IOT DAN OTOMATISASI PENCATATAN HASIL PRODUKSI DI DESA MAYUNG KABUPATEN CIREBON
Authors: Hermawan Bagus , Suarna Nana , Dana Raditya Danar
Published: July 2024

Produksi minuman kekinian di Desa Mayung, Kecamatan Gunung Jati, Kabupaten Cirebon menghadapi tantangan dalam mencatat hasil produksi secara akurat dan efisien. Tantangan ini mempengaruhi efisiensi produksi dan akurasi data yang diperlukan untuk mengelola bisnis minuman dengan baik. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengoptimalkan produksi minuman kekinian dengan memanfaatkan Smart Bottle Drink Machine berbasis Internet of Things (IoT) serta otomatisasi pencatatan hasil produksi.Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini melibatkan penggunaan teknologi IoT pada Smart Bottle Drink Machine untuk mengontrol proses produksi secara otomatis dan memperoleh data produksi secara real-time. Selain itu, otomatisasi pencatatan hasil produksi dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode entry data langsung ke spreadsheet secara otomatis melalui integrasi sistem. Pendekatan ini memungkinkan pencatatan hasil produksi dilakukan secara tepat waktu dan akurat tanpa memerlukan intervensi manual yang berlebihan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan Smart Bottle Drink Machine berbasis IoT dan otomatisasi pencatatan hasil produksi secara signifikan meningkatkan efisiensi produksi minuman kekinian di Desa Mayung. Proses produksi menjadi lebih terstruktur, cepat, dan efisien dengan pengurangan kesalahan manusia dalam pencatatan data. Akurasi data produksi juga meningkat secara signifikan, memberikan informasi yang lebih akurat untuk pengambilan keputusan bisnis
Estimating the scale of gastronomic services in Warsaw during the German Occupation 1939‑1944: a review of the evidence
Authors: Judge Eamonn
Published: July 2024

It is frequently asserted that gastronomic services (or the hospitality sector) in Warsaw during the Occupation was, paradoxically, larger than before 1st September 1939. The evidence for this assertion, by known and highly respected authors, is argued here to be internally inconsistent even though their conclusions are largely the same. This paper comes to contrary conclusions, namely, that the scale of gastronomic services was smaller than before the war, though it was still surprisingly large, given the terrible conditions existing in the city. (Obviously, in either case, the evidence one draws upon can often be circumstantial and partial). The research draws on an analysis of telephone directories published in Poland from 1930 to 1945, some of which, but not all, are some of the sources used by the authors.
« … LUI QUI VEUT QUE TOUS SOIENT SAUVÉS ET ARRIVENT À LA CONNAISSANCE DE LA VÉRITÉ » (1 Tm 2,4)
Authors: Gourgues Michel
Published: July 2024

La notion de vérité en est une d’importance majeure pour la première lettre à Timothée, comme pour l’ensemble des pastorales qui, sur ce point, se rejoignent (sauf les deux extrémités de 2 Tm). À la lumière des autres usages du terme alètheia, il apparaît qu’en 1 Tm 2,4 la « connaissance de la vérité » s’identifie à celle de la révélation faite par Dieu en Jésus Christ. La volonté de salut universel de Dieu (1 Tm 2,3-5) coïncide dès lors avec celle que tous les humains accueillent la révélation et parviennent ainsi à la foi au Christ, médiateur unique. Deux chapitres plus loin, 1 Tm 4,10, tout en présentant la foi au Christ comme voie d’accès privilégiée au salut de Dieu, laisse cependant entendre que cette voie n’est pas exclusive. Alors qu’elle se montre très attentive à 1Tm 2,4, la théologie actuelle du pluralisme religieux gagnerait sans doute à scruter également le témoignage complémentaire de 1 Tm 4,10.
LA « VÉRITÉ MORALE » ?
Authors: D’Astous Mireille
Published: July 2024

L’appel aux réformes dans l’Église catholique est cohérent avec les critiques théologiques de la « vérité morale » et de la « droite conscience de la morale catholique ». Des tensions se creusent entre le quotidien des personnes croyantes et les positions officielles. La compréhension « horizontale » des religions dans les sociétés postséculières par Habermas prépare la posture de la bioéthique théologique : aucune violence des « vérités de foi » ne devrait être imposée. En bioéthique, les dissidences par rapport aux positions papales marquent la discipline. La position d’André Hellegers se trouve explicitée en guise d’exemple.
VOUS AVEZ DIT : « DIEU E(S)T VERITÉ » ?
Authors: Allard Maxime
Published: July 2024

Le lien entre Dieu et la vérité ne va pas de soi et il a une longue histoire. Dans cet article, il s’agit d’explorer, de déceler des anomalies étonnantes (métaphysiques, épistémologiques et éthiques) par rapport aux habitudes de penser la vérité et son rapport à Dieu en lien avec la figure mythifiée ou fantasmée de Thomas d’Aquin dans la Summa theologiae pour dépoussiérer l’expression de la vérité comme adaequatio rei et intellectum. Cet article médite sur a) la vérité en rapport avec Dieu qui connaît le monde qu’il a créé et notre capacité à articuler des jugements vrais sur Dieu et ce monde ; b) la vérité de Dieu en tant que, se révélant, il est « véridique » et « vérace », c’est-à-dire fidèle ; c) des vérités dans des interactions humaines lorsque Dieu est à l’horizon.
Comparative analysis of the representation of youth cells of the parliamentary political parties in the Internet
Authors: Safonova Anna Sergeevna
Published: July 2024

The object of the study are the youth "wings" of Russian parliamentary political parties: the Young Guard of United Russia, the Leninist Communist Youth Union of the Russian Federation, the All–Russian Youth Organization of the LDPR, the Youth of a Just Russia, the subject is the practice of their political Internet communications. Central attention is paid to studying the level of media activity of the youth "wings" of the parliamentary political parties of the Russian Federation in the digital environment, as well as identifying the nature of political discourse and communication barriers and gaps between youth organizations as the basic subjects of communication interaction and Russian youth. In the context of growing digitalization, the issue of creating digital ecosystems and platforms aimed not only at strengthening party brands, but also at discussing problems and implementing ideas and proposals of Russian youth is becoming relevant. Using analytical services similarweb.ru , be1.ru , Jaga Jam and Medialogy an attempt has been made to compare the communication activities of Russian youth cells of parliamentary political parties in the digital environment according to three criteria: the importance of the official websites of the parties, activity in social networks on the example of the VKontakte social network, as well as publication activity in the media. The analysis revealed that the agenda of the youth departments seems to be deeply formalized and monotonous. News, information and event products of all youth cells do not reflect the current interests and needs of youth, are not aimed at their organic involvement in the social and political agenda, the content is imperative and agitational in nature, which enhances the asymmetry and subject-object nature of communications. The author concludes that the youth "wings" of political parties as important actors of the communicative space need regular and systematic media analysis in order to assess the general public profile, including public opinion, image, reputation and competitiveness, which will help effectively manage communications, be relevant to the youth audience, control the image in the media and adapt to the changing conditions on the political scene.
When the Cave Becomes Home: From Mixed Signals to Crossed Wires in the Digital World
Authors: Knoop Carin-Isabel , Stanley Michael , Sadarić Antonio , Evan Morrison III David
Published: July 2024

This paper explores the intersection of human psychology and advanced technology, focusing on how intelligent and emotive technology influences human behavior and emotional intelligence, and in the process, might impact our ability to show and feel empathy. Based in Alfred Adler’s theory of human motivation, we examine how feelings of inferiority — vulnerability, powerlessness, perfectibility, and the need for affiliation — drive our increasing dependence on technology. The human tendency to treat inanimate objects as animate is heightened by the sophisticated communication capabilities of Generative AI (Gen AI), altering our interpersonal dynamics and communication signals. We analyze how this shift impacts empathy, self-centeredness, and impatience, suggesting a need for conscious awareness of technology’s limitations to preserve genuine human connections. By conducting a “technology dependency audit,” we encourage individuals to reflect on the extent to which their lives are mediated by technology. Ultimately, the paper argues for reclaiming our emotional and practical autonomy from technology to maintain authentic human relationships and emotional well-being.
Imaginary and Symbolic Forms of Water between Spirit and Culture
Authors: Sparano Eleonora , Strizzolo Nicola
Published: July 2024

Water is a theme connected to human and social development, not only biologically but also in terms of cultural and identity processes; surprisingly, studies that discuss water from a sociocultural/sociological perspective are scarce. The foundational role of water in the construction of social reality should be highlighted: as a matter of fact, thanks to it identity processes develop, and the realisation of the relationship between human beings and the environment, and between culture and nature, occurs. The relationship with water as a primordial substance tied to the roots of existence pertains to the physiological as well as the historical development of societies. Historically, societies see the presence of water in their territories as an indispensable element for establishing the foundations of civilisations, and a central criterion for setting the bases of development. With regards to the management of territorial resources, it should be noted that, although water is a primary resource, it is not available everywhere. Humans had to struggle to secure reliable water sources, using techniques derived from millenary knowledge systems, which enabled individuals and communities to live and survive in times of abundance and scarcity, tumultuousness and poor health. Past narratives and ethnographies related to traditional communities link symbols to history, productive forms, and material constraints due to the physical factors of the environment. Water is a foundational element of the cosmogonic and theogonic myths that governed the evolution of ancient genealogies and epistemologies. For its intrinsic virtues, water is considered a living and beneficial force: it is hard to find another substance that can at the same time wash away guilt, eliminate impurities, refresh and reinvigorate weary souls, and promise renewal and existential rebirth. Starting from these premises, the essay deals with the theme of water, a humble substance with complex implications, considering the foundations of culture, and analyzing the natural element from a sociological perspective with reference to myths of origins, naturalistic philosophical conceptions, and imaginary, up to and including aspects related to religiosity, to get to the roots of identity.
De-Dollarization
Authors: JA Burke John
Published: July 2024

De-dollarization is a “significant reduction in the use of dollars in world trade and financial transactions, [as well as] decreasing national, institutional and corporate demand” for United States dollars. (Goldman Sachs 2023; Li Yuefen 2024) De-dollarization has been a persistent theme since the collapse of the Bretton Woods Gold System in 1971 and the rising US national debt. (Cohen 2015) Efforts to minimise reliance upon the US dollar, such as the 1976 introduction of the IMF Special Drawing Right and the 2002 introduction of the Euro, failed to displace dollar dominance. (Eichengreen 2011) The Euro is a currency without a Nation State and the IMF SDR is not a currency used to invoice and settle international trade and financial transactions. However, the decision of the United States to “weaponize” the use of the dollar and to impose restrictions on global payment systems have impelled countries to construct an alternative to the dollar system. (Sen 2019) This article first examines the adverse effects of using the US dollar as a global reserve currency. Second, the article examines the application of economic sanctions, specifically against the Russian Federation, to illustrate the probable development of an alternative reserve and invoice currency to co-exist with the dollar. Third, the article posits the conditions necessary to establish a viable alternative to the dollar and then examines efforts to promote alternatives to global payment systems such as SWIFT, and to build a new reserve currency. The article concludes: [1] the imposition of economic sanctions compels target countries to create alternative financial systems and settle international trade in national currencies; [2] establishing a new reserve currency out of whole cloth is a formidable task and lacks a recent historical counterpart, [3] the renminbi is the likely currency to rival, not displace, the US dollar.
Moving Academic Conferences Virtual: Analysis of Algerian EFL Participants’ Perceptions
Authors: Tiaiba Imane
Published: July 2024

As academic conferences have become an indispensable part of contemporary science, providing researchers with an opportunity to present the results of recent investigations, become familiar with the studies of other scientists, and build and expand a network for future collaborations, this paper aims at examining Algerian researchers’ perceptions of virtual academic conferences with regard the scientific requirements of postgraduate students earning the required credits for their theses’ defence and associate faculty members seeking promotion in their career. To this end, a questionnaire adapted from the relevant literature was compiled and sent to various Algerian researchers in the EFL field via their professional emails, with 40 replies being received. Data was analysed using numerals and percentage for closed items of the questionnaire, and thematic analysis for open-ended questions. Results of the study showed that the majority of participants are positive about virtual conferences, despite the technical challenges mainly associated with Internet accessibility and the decline in social interaction. The study concludes with a set of recommendations to raise stakeholders’ awareness of technology support and future improvements to meet participants’ needs.
Dynamic control of sequential retrieval speed in networks with heterogeneous learning rules
Authors: Gillett Maxwell , Brunel Nicolas
Published: July 2024

Temporal rescaling of sequential neural activity has been observed in multiple brain areas during behaviors involving time estimation and motor execution at variable speeds. Temporally asymmetric Hebbian rules have been used in network models to learn and retrieve sequential activity, with characteristics that are qualitatively consistent with experimental observations. However, in these models sequential activity is retrieved at a fixed speed. Here, we investigate the effects of a heterogeneity of plasticity rules on network dynamics. In a model in which neurons differ by the degree of temporal symmetry of their plasticity rule, we find that retrieval speed can be controlled by varying external inputs to the network. Neurons with temporally symmetric plasticity rules act as brakes and tend to slow down the dynamics, while neurons with temporally asymmetric rules act as accelerators of the dynamics. We also find that such networks can naturally generate separate ‘preparatory’ and ‘execution’ activity patterns with appropriate external inputs.
Patient-derived xenografts and single-cell sequencing identifies three subtypes of tumor-reactive lymphocytes in uveal melanoma metastases
Authors: Karlsson Joakim , Sah Vasu R , Olofsson Bagge Roger , Kuznetsova Irina , Iqbal Munir , Alsén Samuel , Stenqvist Sofia , Saxena Alka , Ny Lars , Nilsson Lisa M , Nilsson Jonas A
Published: July 2024

Uveal melanoma (UM) is a rare melanoma originating in the eye’s uvea, with 50% of patients experiencing metastasis predominantly in the liver. In contrast to cutaneous melanoma, there is only a limited effectiveness of combined immune checkpoint therapies, and half of patients succumb to recurrent disease after two years. This study aimed to provide a path towards enhancing immunotherapy efficacy by identifying and functionally validating tumor-reactive T cells in liver metastases of patients with UM. We employed single-cell RNA sequencing of biopsies and tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) to identify potential tumor-reactive T cells. Patient-derived xenograft (PDX) models of UM metastases were created from patients, and tumor sphere cultures were generated from these models for co-culture with autologous or MART1-specific HLA-matched allogenic TILs. Activated T cells were subjected to TCR sequencing, and the TCRs were matched to those found in single-cell sequencing data from biopsies, expanded TILs and in livers or spleens of PDX models injected with TILs. Our findings revealed that tumor-reactive T cells resided not only among activated and exhausted subsets of T cells, but also in a subset of cytotoxic effector cells. In conclusion, combining single-cell sequencing and functional analysis provides valuable insights into which T cells in UM may be useful for cell therapy amplification and marker selection.
Bacteria are a major determinant of Orsay virus transmission and infection in Caenorhabditis elegans
Authors: Vassallo Brian G , Scheidel Noemie , Fischer Sylvia E J , Kim Dennis H
Published: July 2024

The microbiota is a key determinant of the physiology and immunity of animal hosts. The factors governing the transmissibility of viruses between susceptible hosts are incompletely understood. Bacteria serve as food for Caenorhabditis elegans and represent an integral part of the natural environment of C. elegans. We determined the effects of bacteria isolated with C. elegans from its natural environment on the transmission of Orsay virus in C. elegans using quantitative virus transmission and host susceptibility assays. We observed that Ochrobactrum species promoted Orsay virus transmission, whereas Pseudomonas lurida MYb11 attenuated virus transmission relative to the standard laboratory bacterial food Escherichia coli OP50. We found that pathogenic Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains PA01 and PA14 further attenuated virus transmission. We determined that the amount of Orsay virus required to infect 50% of a C. elegans population on P. lurida MYb11 compared with Ochrobactrum vermis MYb71 was dramatically increased, over three orders of magnitude. Host susceptibility was attenuated even further in the presence of P. aeruginosa PA14. Genetic analysis of the determinants of P. aeruginosa required for attenuation of C. elegans susceptibility to Orsay virus infection revealed a role for regulators of quorum sensing. Our data suggest that distinct constituents of the C. elegans microbiota and potential pathogens can have widely divergent effects on Orsay virus transmission, such that associated bacteria can effectively determine host susceptibility versus resistance to viral infection. Our study provides quantitative evidence for a critical role for tripartite host-virus-bacteria interactions in determining the transmissibility of viruses among susceptible hosts.
Sex Differences in Discrimination Behavior and Orbitofrontal Engagement During Context-Gated Reward Prediction
Authors: Peterson Sophie , Maheras Amanda , Chavira Jose , Wu Brenda , Keiflin Ronald
Published: July 2024

Animals, including humans, rely on contextual information to interpret ambiguous stimuli. Impaired context processing is a hallmark of several neuropsychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and addiction. While sex differences in the prevalence and manifestations of these disorders are well established, potential sex differences in context processing remain uncertain. Here we examined sex differences in the contextual control over cue-evoked reward seeking and its neural correlates, in rats. Male and female rats were trained in a bidirectional occasion-setting preparation in which the validity of two auditory reward-predictive cues was informed by the presence, or absence, of a visual contextual feature (LIGHT: X+ / DARK: X− / LIGHT: Y− / DARK: Y+). Females were significantly slower to acquire contextual control over cue-evoked reward seeking. However, once established, the contextual control over behavior was more robust in female rats; it showed less within-session variability (less influence of prior reward) and greater resistance to acute stress. This superior contextual control achieved by females was accompanied by an increased activation of the orbitofrontal cortex compared to males. Critically, these behavioral and neural sex differences were specific to the contextual modulation process and not observed in simple, context-independent, reward prediction tasks. These results indicate a sex-biased trade-off between the speed of acquisition and the robustness of performance in the contextual modulation of cued reward seeking. The different distribution of sexes along the fast learning ↔ steady performance continuum might reflect different levels of engagement of the orbitofrontal cortex, and might have implications for our understanding of sex differences in psychiatric disorders.
Cell-type-specific origins of locomotor rhythmicity at different speeds in larval zebrafish
Authors: Agha Moneeza A , Kishore Sandeep , McLean David L
Published: July 2024

Different speeds of locomotion require heterogeneous spinal populations, but a common mode of rhythm generation is presumed to exist. Here, we explore the cellular versus synaptic origins of spinal rhythmicity at different speeds by performing electrophysiological recordings from premotor excitatory interneurons in larval zebrafish. Chx10-labeled V2a neurons are divided into at least two morphological subtypes proposed to play distinct roles in timing and intensity control. Consistent with distinct rhythm generating and output patterning functions within the spinal V2a population, we find that descending subtypes are recruited exclusively at slow or fast speeds and exhibit intrinsic cellular properties suitable for rhythmogenesis at those speeds, while bifurcating subtypes are recruited more reliably at all speeds and lack appropriate rhythmogenic cellular properties. Unexpectedly, however, phasic firing patterns during locomotion in rhythmogenic and non-rhythmogenic V2a neurons alike are best explained by distinct modes of synaptic inhibition linked to cell-type and speed. At fast speeds reciprocal inhibition in descending V2a neurons supports phasic firing, while recurrent inhibition in bifurcating V2a neurons helps pattern motor output. In contrast, at slow speeds recurrent inhibition in descending V2a neurons supports phasic firing, while bifurcating V2a neurons rely on reciprocal inhibition alone to pattern output. Our findings suggest cell-type-specific, not common, modes of rhythmogenesis generate and coordinate different speeds of locomotion.