bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Diksi, Gaya Bahasa, Dan Citraan Lirik Lagu Para Pencari-Mu Karya Ungu (Kajian Stilistika)
Authors: Julianto Indra Rasyid
Published: March 2024

This research contains the language of the lyrics of the song Para Pencari-Mu popularized by the music group Ungu. The band Ungu has varied and interesting songs.  The lyrics of the song Para Pencari-Mu popularized by the music group Ungu contain diction, language style, and imagery that are reviewed through stylistic studies. As one of the masterpieces of songs with a very famous religious theme, researchers focus on stylistic studies to find out the meaning in the lyrics of the song. Stylistics is a literary analysis that focuses on the meaning of language style on the characteristics of the author or creator of the work. In this case, the research aims to (1) describe the diction in the song lyrics; (2) explain the language style in the song lyrics; and (3) detail the imagery in the song lyrics. This article contains descriptive qualitative research. This research includes data collection techniques, namely reading and writing techniques sourced from song lyrics. The results of this study describe the diction of Para Pencari-Mu song lyrics in which there are denotative, connotative diction, typical greetings and proper names, and the meaning of foreign or absorbed words. The diction affects the broad meaning in the lyrics of Para Pencari-Mu. Then the meaning of the language style in the song lyrics is also found in metaphor and hyperbole. Then the imagery in the song lyrics is visual and movement imagery.
The Rhetorical Gamble
Authors: Blood Adam ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: March 2024

One pervasive feature of modern public discourse is the theoretical clash between the sacred and the profane. This tension often manifests itself in interminable conflicts between appeals to absolute values and consequentialist calculations of outcomes. In this essay, I examine Blaise Pascal’s famous Wager argument in light of the sacred/profane dichotomy. I argue that the central logical conflict in the Wager is Pascal’s attempt to warrant a sacred belief (the belief in God) through a profane, consequentialist calculation (the outcome of a bet). Since sacred appeals permeate modern political discourse, this essay examines the role of the sacred and the profane as competing modes of reasoning. Finally, I envision how a responsiveness to these differing logics can create a new empathetic and charitable approach to political, cultural, and moral controversy.
Evangelicalism and the Refugee
Authors: Knight G. Brandon ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: March 2024

Following the election of Donald Trump in 2016, both immigration and the refugee crisis became heated topics of debate within evangelical life as many feared possible terrorist attacks and cultural change, while others considered hospitality toward refugees as a core issue of the faith beckoning empathy and action. After framing Warner’s (2005) concept of poetic world making among religious publics and counterpublics through the use of sacred text, Leff’s (1997) discussion of hermeneutical rhetorics is invoked to reconsider differences within conservative evangelicalism, even while all interpretations are said to be grounded in Scripture. To develop a greater understanding of the differing vernaculars within evangelicalism and their enactment of imitatio, two sermonic discourses regarding immigration are placed in conversation to distinguish major differences between what is ultimately deemed a dominant political public and an orthodox counterpublic.
Providing Stability to Our World. Identity and Transference
Authors: Ramírez Olga ,   Romanian Academy - Iasi Branch
Published: March 2024

The problem of identity is central to epistemic transference. However, relative identity appears to be the only way to work out an epistemic useful notion of identity. Relative identity, on its part, is either parasitic on strict identity or not identity at all. If, on the contrary, we ought for a strict concept of identity capable of satisfying its requirements, we end up with a tautologic and epistemic worthless category. The paper provides an answer to this problem, which, while working with a strict notion, shows how it might still serve epistemic purposes. In doing so, it shows how a formal reconstruction of our objectual world and the identities we refer to poses a workable model upon which our messy epistemic one acquires stability. The paper focuses primarily on the Geach-Quine discussion on identity.
Manne, Moral Gaslighting, and the Politics of Methodology
Authors: Catapang Podosky Paul-Mikhail ,   Romanian Academy - Iasi Branch
Published: March 2024

Kate Manne claims that her account of gaslighting rectifies regrettable deficiencies in existing theories. However, Manne hasn’t done enough to demonstrate the novelty of her view given that she fails to seriously engage with a significant portion of the gaslighting literature. This is an issue in the politics of methodology. Many theorists working on gaslighting exist within the margins, attempting to centre their perspectives over dominant points of view. We must listen to marginalised folk when aiming to understand a phenomenon that disproportionately affects them. If Manne had listened, she would have come to see difficulties with some of her suggestions, such as the possibility of unintentional gaslighting.
Making Sense of Race-Based Affirmative Action in Allocating Scarce Medical Resources
Authors: Mori Yuichiro ,   Saint Louis University
Published: March 2024

The aim of this article is to consider whether, when, and why it is morally right to treat members of socially disadvantaged racial or ethnic groups favorably when allocating scarce medical resources. Since the COVID 2019 pandemic has had different impacts on racial and ethnic groups, some U.S. states have given racial and ethnic minorities preferential access to COVID-19 vaccines, leading to controversy over the moral and legal permissibility of doing so. I examine three arguments for affirmative action—the compensation, equality-of-opportunity, and antidiscrimination arguments—and argue that both the equality-of-opportunity and antidiscrimination arguments have the potential to provide well-founded justification for race-based affirmative action for the allocation of scarce medical resources. I also consider further moral requirements that instances of affirmative action based on both or either of the two arguments should comply with for them to be justified.
Testimonial Withdrawal and The Ontology of Testimonial Injustice
Authors: McWilliams Emily C. ,   Southwestern Philosophical Society
Published: March 2024

Concepts like testimonial injustice (Fricker, 2007) and testimonial violence (Dotson, 2011) articulate that marginalized epistemic agents are unjustly undermined as testifiers when dominant agents cannot or will not hear, understand, or believe their testimony. This paper turns attention away from these constraints on uptake, and towards pragmatic, social, and political constraints on how dominant audiences receive and react to testimony. I argue that these constraints can also be sources of testimonial injustice and epistemic violence. Specifically, I explore a kind of injustice that I call testimonial withdrawal, which occurs when a would-be speaker chooses to remain silent because they know or reasonably expect that there is pragmatic risk associated with speaking, given their unjust marginalization. I argue that this unjustly undermines epistemic agency, and that expanding Fricker and Dotson’s umbrella concepts to accommodate this idea results in a better understanding of the moral and epistemic contours of both testimonial withdrawal and these broader categories.
Developing and validating an AI-supported teaching applications’ self-efficacy scale
Authors: Chou Chun-Mei , Shen Tsu-Chi , Shen Tsu-Chuan , Shen Chien-Hua
Published: March 2024

This study was to construct and verify a teacher Artificial Intelligence (AI) supported teaching applications self-efficacy (AIS-TASE) measurement to examine reliability and validity and to explore the relationship between teachers' AIS-TASE and behaviour. There were 1456 high school teachers from 45 schools. The analysis results indicated that the scale has reliability, validity, and model adaptation. The scale can be used as a tool for teachers to judge themselves in AI-supported teaching. The scale for AIS-TASE includes five constructs: self-affirmation, willingness to teach, adherence to hard work, negative consciousness, and positive belief. From the analysis research of background variables, it is found that when teachers use technology-instruction integration AI experience, their perception use AI-supported technology in school and have a positive attitude towards AI experience on "self-affirmation," "teaching intention," and "positive belief." The measurement can reflect teachers' effectiveness evaluation in AI-supported teaching, which has important implications for the theoretical research and practical application in emerging technology teaching. This research discusses the practical in AI-supported teaching.
Investigating the Dynamics of Learning Discipline and Environment on the Academic Outcomes of Class X TAV Students at SMKN 1 Linggo Sari Baganti
Authors: Syaputra Ravi , Almasri  , Thamrin  , Faiza Delsina
Published: March 2024

This research aims to assess the extent of the contribution of study discipline and learning environment to the learning outcomes of Class X TAV students at SMKN 1 Linggo Sari Baganti. The research method employed is descriptive correlational, with a population of 49 students and a sample of 33 Class X TAV students selected randomly through Simple Random Sampling. Learning outcomes data were obtained from the Electronics Basics subject teacher, while data on study discipline and learning environment were collected through a questionnaire using a Likert scale that has been tested for validity and reliability. Data analysis was conducted using the SPSS program. The results of the research indicate that study discipline (X1) contributes 15.9% to learning outcomes, while the learning environment (X2) contributes 15.3%. Together, study discipline (X1) and the learning environment (X2) jointly contribute 21.3% to student learning outcomes (Y). These results suggest that higher levels of study discipline and a conducive learning environment are associated with better student learning outcomes. The implications of this research underscore the importance of efforts to enhance students' study discipline and create a conducive learning environment to improve their learning outcomes.
The Impact of Problem-Based Learning Model with Focus Group Discussion Method on Students’ Learning Outcomes in Basic Vocational Subjects
Authors: Agustin Safitri , Hanesman  , Efrizon  , Hidayat Hendra
Published: March 2024

This study aims to evaluate the effect of the problem-based learning (PBL) model with the focus group discussion (FGD) method on students’ learning outcomes in the basic vocational subjects at SMK Negeri 1 Sumatera Barat. We employed a quasi-experimental research method, utilizing two sample groups: the experimental group (class X E2), which implemented the PBL model with the FGD method, and the control group (class X E1), which received direct instruction. We collected learning outcome data through pretest and posttest assessments and analyzed the mean differences between the two groups using a t-test. The study’s results revealed a significant improvement in students’ learning outcomes in the experimental group, with a mean posttest score of 87.48, compared to the control group, which scored 78.48. The hypothesis test showed a significant difference between the two groups, with a calculated t-value (4.086) exceeding the critical t-value (1.66). This indicates that the implementation of the PBL model with the FGD method has a positive influence on students’ learning outcomes. These findings underscore the potential of the PBL model as an effective instructional strategy for enhancing students’ learning outcomes and provide a foundation for further developments in education.
Filmul Solaris, regia Andrei Tarkovsky – Aspecte psihologice și filosofice
Authors:   Romanian Academy, Sfetcu Nicolae
Published: March 2024

Principalele aspecte psihologice și filosofice desprinse din filmul Solaris regizat de Andrei Tarkovski, precum și tehnicile cinematografice utilizate de regizor pentru a-și transmite mesajele spectatorului. În ”Introducere” prezint pe scurt elementele relevante din biografia lui Tarkovski și o prezentare generală a romanului Solaris a lui Stanislav Lem și filmul Solaris în regia lui Andrei Tarkovsky. În ”Tehnica cinematografică” vorbesc despre ritmul specific al scenelor, mișcarea radicală declanșată de Tarkovsky în cinematografia modernă, rolul elementelor simbolice și iconice, , și afinitățile cu zona fantastică a literaturii ruse. În ”Aspecte psihologice” analizez problema comunicării într-o societate umană a viitorului considerată de Tarkovsky ca rigidă, obsesia casei, și evoluția personală a lui Kris, Hari, și a relațiilor dintre ei. În ”Aspecte filosofice” se analizează filmul prin prisma filosofiei minții (dualismul cartezian, reducționismul și funcționalismul), a problemei identității personale, a teoriei spațiilor heterotopice dezvoltată de Michel Foucault, și interpretările semantice care se pot deduce din film. De asemenea, se analizează problema identității personale prin prisma filosofiei lui Locke. ”Concluziile” expun ideile generale rezultate din acest eseu, respectiv că tentativele omului de a clasifica și de a păstra forme de interacțiune cu entități necunoscute vor fi întotdeauna condamnate la eșec și vor reflecta o greșeală majoră în lumea panoptică în care trăim. În acest cadru de analiză a filosofiei minții, funcționalismul pare a fi cel mai intuitiv. Solaris este, totuși, un film care începe ca o căutare a răspunsurilor și ajunge să ofere aceste răspunsuri împreună cu o serie de întrebări cu totul diferite.
The Role of Satisfaction Intervening of Halal Label on Purchasing Decision: Case Kapal Api Coffee
Authors: Lestari Putri , Budiman Andika Nuraga
Published: March 2024

This research was conducted with the aim of examining the effect of the halal label on customer loyalty through purchasing decisions and customer satisfaction as a mediating factor. This research was designed as explanatory research. The population in this study was Kapal Api coffee customers in Kelapa Gading, with a total sample size of 120 respondents. The sampling technique used is non-probability sampling. Data collection was carried out using the survey instrument questionnaire method through the Google Form page. The data analysis method uses Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) using SmartPLS 4 software. The results show that the halal label has a positive and significant effect on customer loyalty; customer satisfaction does not affect customer loyalty; the effect of the halal label on customer loyalty is not mediated through customer satisfaction as a mediating factor; and purchasing decisions cannot partially mediate the relationship between halal labels and customer loyalty. The managerial implication of the research is the importance of strengthening marketing strategies that prioritize halal labels to increase customer loyalty. Management needs to ensure that all their products have clear and reliable halal certification while focusing on increasing customer satisfaction through product innovation and adequate service.
Gingival Recession Treatment With Utilization Of Free Gingival Autograft Technique: A Case Study
Authors:   Student Of Periodontology Residency Program, Faculty Of Dentistry, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia, Sidharta Wiet , Krismariono Agung ,   Department Of Periodontology, Faculty Of Dentistry, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia, Lay Aristo ,   Former Student Of Periodontology Residency Program, Faculty Of Dentistry, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
Published: March 2024

Background: Gingival recession is apical migration of marginal gingiva, causing exposure of the root surface of the tooth.To treat this condition, free gingival autograft is used to increase the keratinized gingiva in the deformed area. The aim of the case is to prove the efficacy of Free Gingival Autograft technique in increasing amount of keratinized gingiva in area affected by gingival recession. Case presentation: In this clinical case presentation, a systemically healthy 61‑years‑old female come to the Periodontics Department of Airlangga Dental and Mouth Hospital seeking treatment for her mandibular front teeth which appeared to be elongated clinically and aesthetically unpleasing. Case management: The patient was treated by free gingival autograft. Graft is harvested from the palatal, placed, and sutured on the recipient site. 1 month post treatment follow up showed good result, evident with increased amount of keratinized mucosa in the previously deformed area. Conclusion: Gingival recession is a complex condition which can be treated with free gingival autograft. This technique showed satisfactory result, evident with increase of keratinized gingiva at 1 month follow-up.
Pengaruh Perendaman Basis Gigi Tiruan Resin Akrilik Polimerisasi Panas Dalam Ekstrak Daun Serai (Cymbopogon nardus) Dan Klorheksidin Terhadap Kekasaran Permukaan
Authors: Sitorus Vania
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh perendaman basis gigi tiruan resin akrilik polimerisasi panas dalam ekstrak daun serai (Cymbopogon nardus) 25% dan klorheksidin 0,2% selama 1 tahun (4 hari) dan 2 tahun (8 hari) terhadap kekasaran permukaan resin akrilik polimerisasi panas. Rancangan penelitian yang digunakan adalah eksperimental laboratoris dan desain penelitian yang dilakukan adalah post test only control group design. Sampel yang digunakan adalah resin akrilik polimerisasi panas berukuran 65×10×3,3 mm. Total sampel yang digunakan adalah sebanyak 30 sampel, jumlah sampel untuk masing-masing kelompok adalah sebanyak 5 sampel. Sampel direndam dalam akuades, ekstrak daun serai (Cymbopogon nardus) 25%, dan klorheksidin 0,2% selama 4 hari dan 8 hari untuk mensimulasikan pemakaian selama 15 menit sehari selama 1 tahun dan 2 tahun. Sampel kemudian diuji dan dianalisis dengan uji one way ANOVA untuk mengetahui pengaruh perendaman. Hasil uji menunjukkan ada pengaruh perendaman basis gigi tiruan resin akrilik polimerisasi panas dalam akuades, ekstrak daun serai 25%, dan klorheksidin 0,2% terhadap kekasaran permukaan dengan signifikasi p = 0,0001 (p < 0,05) untuk waktu perendaman 1 tahun (4 hari) dan 2 tahun (8 hari). Sehingga dari hasil penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa nilai kekasaran permukaan RAPP yang direndam dalam ekstrak daun serai (Cymbopogon nardus) 25% menghasilkan nilai kekasaran permukaan yang lebih rendah dibandingkan dengan klorheksidin 0,2% sehingga ekstrak daun serai (Cymbopogon nardus) 25% dapat digunakan sebagai alternatif bahan pembersih gigi tiruan resin akrilik polimerisasi panas selama 2 tahun.
Însemnări pe cărți vechi aflate la muzeul eparhial Huși despre legătoria de carte/legători
Authors:   Universitatea „Ștefan cel Mare” din Suceava, Cîmpianu Cristina Maria
Published: March 2024

Bookbinding was in the past separate from printing, with the printers simply separating the book print into ‟bodies” of books tied with string and separated by pieces of cardboard. The books were therefore sold ‟unbound”, the sale of prints in this form, a long practice by the way, can be attributed to the high price of paper and printing. In addition, an equally important factor was the relatively high price of the binding and the specifics of the craft, which required artistic skill associated with a rather large execution time and raw material procurement. Therefore, the books were sold unbound, and the burden of binding them still fell on the buyers or owners. Along with the old bindings, the notes kept on the pages of the books help to reconstruct the past of Romanian bookbinding, by revealing the names of the bookbinders, technical data, and the price of the bindings.
Two eighteenth century cartographic sources used for the construction of a historical GIS database dedicated to Transylvania
Authors:   Institutul de Cercetări Socio-Umane Sibiu, Nacu Andrei N.
Published: March 2024

Beyond these inadequacies, it represents an important source, which mentions the motto of the institution, the first visitors on 25 June 1899, headed by the mayor of the city, Friedrich Walbaum and a number of other local personalities of that time. We have signatures of anonymous and famous visitors who crossed the threshold of the institution between 1899 and 1918. Among these signatures we find those of Professor Friedrich Brewerth, the future scientist Hermann Oberth, the collector Karl Haldenwang or the scientist Alexander Tzigara-Samurcaș. The presence of signatures from 1914–1918 also shows that the institution functioned during the difficult years of the First World War.
Între „Vaterland” și „Mutterland”: Relația Grupului Etnic German cu statul român reflectată în presa românească
Authors:   Institutul de Istorie George Barițiu Cluj-Napoca, Manuela Marin
Published: March 2024

The paper focuses on how two Romanian newspapers, Universul (The Universe) and Curentul (The Current), reflected the tensions between the German Ethnic Group and the Romanian state between 1941 and 1944. Consequently, the paper has three parts. The first part will describe the general political context in Romania before August 1944 and how it influenced the liberty of speech and press. Also, I will include relevant information about the chosen newspapers to argue why I chose them for my analysis. This approach will explain why Universul and Curentul refrained from commenting critically on the activity of the GEG and why their published materials had similar, if not identical, content when referring to the German minority. In the second part, I will provide an overview of the GEG's political evolution, why its relations with the Romanian state became tense since the autumn of 1940 and why the conflict amplified in the following months. The third part will employ a qualitative analysis of how Universul and Curentul mapped the growing conflict between GEG and the Romanian state. Thus, official declarations of the Nazi leaders in Romania and Germany and a non-interrupted series of articles about the German minority’s allegiance to the state are analyzed to undercover the hidden reasons that prompted their publication in the press. A last point to consider is the involvement of GEG in the Romanian humanitarian campaign of the Winter Help to prove their commitment to the Antonescu regime and strengthen the military collaboration between Romania and Germany.
Administrația Brașovului în perioada modernă timpurie în lumina surselor narative
Authors:   Institute of Social Sciences and Humanities Sibiu, Derzsi Julia
Published: March 2024

In addition to administrative documents, narrative sources provide a wealth of information on the functioning of the town government. For almost 30 years, around the turn of the 16th and 17th centuries, three Brașov biographers and diarists, Michael Weiss, Marcus Schunckabunck and Andreas Hegyes, recorded the complete annual lists of the town council. Set in the context of events in the town, these sources provide particularly valuable information on the organisation and functioning of the administration, the activities, conflicts, and grievances associated with the office of councillor, and not only list the names of the councilmen but also describe their duties in the various areas of the administration. In the absence of the minutes of the council meetings, these sources also make it possible to draw up an archontology of the town council of Brașov. In the appendix to this paper, a list of the councillors from 1590 to 1617 is presented, which can serve as a model for the development of a subsequent urban archontology covering the entire early modern period, including other administrative sources.
Înființarea Eforiei orașului Iași (1833): deziderate și realități administrative
Authors:   „A. D. Xenopol” History Institute, Gavriș Simion-Alexandru
Published: March 2024

By a law enacted in March 1833, new administrative institutions, called eforii (municipal councils), were established in the main towns of Moldavia. Members of these councils were to be elected by local boyars, merchants and heads of corporations. The stated intention of the legislator was to turn them into institutions of local self-government. Nevertheless, at least in the immediate aftermath of their founding, administrative reality turned out to be different: the situation of Iași, the capital of Moldavia is, in this respect, a compelling example. Provisions regarding the designation of council members were implemented in a rather “selective” manner; councillors were treated more like subordinates of the central government than as representatives of a separate institution; the capital police refused to fulfil its legal obligation to cooperate with the municipal council. The statement made by the councillors, less than a month after they were elected, regarding their responsibility towards the people of Iași and their (at least partial) autonomy towards the government remained, for the time being, only a declaration of principle. The development of the new institution was contingent upon the immediate priorities of the central government and upon formal and informal power hierarchies of the time.
The Society of Jesus and the Features of Counter-Reformation Urban Planning in Eighteenth-Century Transylvania
Authors:   Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Păsculescu Marius Mihail
Published: March 2024

The architecture promoted by the Jesuit Order contains a mindful construction process, which also implies features related to the urban status of their churches and colleges1. Based on this concept, the following pages investigate their buildings from Transylvania. The study is part of the author’s ongoing doctoral research, regarding the construction phenomenon of Catholic Orders in the eighteenth-century Transylvania. The geographical limits were outlined on the borders of the historical Principality, thus being researched the Society’s settlements from Cluj, Sibiu, and Târgu Mureș. This study aims to explore both the intentions behind the land acquisition and development and how buildings have been perceived in these towns over the centuries. It will be concluded that all three structures were carefully designed and developed in urban areas of maximum interest, to make a confessional and political stance in the Protestant landscape of these Transylvanian cities.
Repere în istoria și evoluția străzii „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” din Craiova: Palatul de Justiție
Authors:   Independent resercher, Georgescu Mircea
Published: March 2024

The construction of the Palace of Justice in Craiova is part of the architectural renewal process that encompassed the Romanian urban space in the last decades of the 19th century, a series of public buildings, necessary for institutional modernization, being built throughout the country during this time frame. Although the history of this edifice, symbolical for the architecture of the city, is apparently known, after studying the documents related to the construction of the palace, as well as the newspaper articles in the press of that time, a series of events are revealed, that outline a more complex picture of its evolutionary stages. Moreover, although initially considered one of Ion Socolescu’s works, the building turns out to be, in reality, the work of another architect, less known today, which leads to the need to rewrite some pages in the history of Romanian architecture. This article tries to trace the main stages in the evolution of the design and construction of the Palace of Justice in Craiova, starting with the first architectural designs, which were not materialised by execution, to the last transformations brought to the building, in the 70s of the 20th century, revealing, at the same time, a world of architects and builders divided by rivalries and political favours, especially for the period of Romania’s urban development boom. Finally, we emphasize the importance of the appearance of such an edifice in the city’s landscape, which resulted in the rethinking of the street structure in this area, by the mayors of that time. We also mention the change in the functionality of the building brought about by the communist power installed in Romania after 1947, as part of a process of erasing the local memory and creating, at the same time, a new symbolism for the old heritage of Craiova.
Orașul Botoșani în surse cartografice austriece din secolul al XVIII-lea
Authors:   Institute of Social Sciences and Humanities in Sibiu, Iacob Dan Dumitru
Published: March 2024

This article aims to analyse several military plans and engravings found in the archives and libraries of Vienna, which illustrate and describe the phases of the battle that took place on 22 March 1788 near Botoșani town. The battle was fought between the Austrian troops, commanded by Colonel Michael von Fabri, and the Ottoman troops, commanded by Ibrahim Nazir Pasha. While the battle was not a significant event, its outcome had strategic consequences as it opened up new supply opportunities and hastened the defeat of the Turks at Hotin. The conflict has a particular resonance for the history of Moldavia and Botosani town, as it represents the first clash in the military campaign of 1788, which resulted in the occupation of the capital of Moldavia, the city of Iași, and a large part of this principality by Austrian and Russian troops. Apart from establishing the military context that led to the creation of the plans and engravings, this article also highlights other aspects obtained from the research of these sources. These include updating bibliographical references, completing technical details, identifying the authors, and analysing the topography of the area and the urban structure of Botoșani town.
DEX - Istorie și continuitate (II)
Authors:   Institutul de Lingvistică al Academiei Române „Iorgu Iordan - AL. Rosetti”, Busuioc Monica
Published: March 2024

This article presents a documented and thorough overview of Dicționarul explicativ al limbii române (The Explanatory Dictionary of the Romanian Language), better known by the abbreviation DEX, representing the most popular and used one-volume dictionary, published by “Iorgu Iordan — Al. Rosetti” Institute of Linguistics of the Romanian Academy of Bucharest. With a history of more than half a century, DEX has had successive publications and print runs that have enriched its quality and scientific prestige. The article focuses on the review and description of the latest version from 2019, the fruit of the joint efforts of the Institute of Linguistics and Oxford University Press under a licence agreement that contributed to the update of the information contained in DEX. The 2019 version captures the three types of updates (additions, deletions, changes/corrections), according to the provisions of the agreement.
Termeni injurioși în peste un secol de traduceri românești din literatura franceză (1896-2004)
Authors:   Institutul de Lingvistică al Academiei Române „Iorgu Iordan - AL. Rosetti”, Neț Mariana
Published: March 2024

Romanian language boasts a large number of insulting words often expressed by adjectives recategorized as nouns. Many such words, as discussed in this article, are synonymous or equivalent. There are also cases in which their meanings are equivalent only in certain context. The analysis has shown that certain old terms are revived at present whereas a few terms which are very up-to-date now are actually of old date.
Analysis of Risk Prediction Models to Identify Patients at High Risk of Urinary Incontinence
Authors: Amal Rizki Jaya , Suherdy  , Delfi Sanutra  , Munawmarah  , Jevo Rifan Sandikta
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common health problem and is often undiagnosed in hospital patients. UI can cause complications such as urinary tract infections, dermatitis, and decreased quality of life. This study aims to apply a risk prediction model to identify patients at high risk of experiencing UI at Tengku Peukan General Hospital, Southwest Aceh, Indonesia.
Methods: This study used a prospective cohort design. Data was collected from 100 patients hospitalized at Tengku Peukan General Hospital, Southwest Aceh. A risk prediction model was developed using logistic regression. Model performance is measured by AUC-ROC values and accuracy.
Results: The risk prediction model developed had an AUC-ROC value of 0.85 (95% CI: 0.78-0.92) and an accuracy of 82%. The most significant risk factors for UI are age, gender, history of UI, and use of diuretic medications.
Conclusion: This risk prediction model can help nurses and doctors identify patients who are at high risk of experiencing UI at Tengku Peukan General Hospital, Southwest Aceh. Early intervention in high-risk patients can help prevent UI complications and improve the patient's quality of life.
A new optimal iterative algorithm for solving nonlinear equations
Authors: Gorashiya Dhyan R. , Shah Rajesh C.
Published: March 2024

The aim of this paper is to propose a new iterative algorithm (scheme or method) for solving algebraic and transcendental equations considering fixed point and an initial guess value on the x-axis. The concepts of slope of a line and Taylor series are used in the derivation. The algorithm has second-order convergence and requires two function evaluations in each step, which shows that it is optimal with computational efficiency index 1.414 and informational efficiency 1. The validity of the algorithm is examined by solving some examples and their comparisons with the Newton’s method.
A NEW SYNTHESIS MODEL OF THE BONNY METHOD OF GUIDED IMAGERY AND MUSIC
Authors: Clark Marilyn F.
Published: March 2024

This article examines and expands Helen Bonny’s Cut Log Diagrams of states of consciousness with consideration given to Bush and Goldberg diagrams of the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) that evolved from Bonny’s Cut Log diagrams. The new model presented in this article clarifies certain aspects of previous models as well as represents ever-evolving understandings of the complex workings of GIM. Specific attention is given to the ego-Self relationship in the GIM process, states of consciousness and the paradox of inward expansion, interrelated effects of music-guide-traveler, and the process of GIM.
Legal aspects of the stay in the territory of Ukraine by units of the armed forces of another stat
Authors:   Тhe Armed Forces of Ukraine of the National University Defense of Ukraine named after Ivan Chernyakhovsky (Kyiv), TYMOSHENKO Volodymyr , DRYOMOV Sergiy ,   Armed Forces of Ukraine (Kyiv), TYMOSHENKO Andriy ,   The State Migration Service of Ukraine (Kyiv)
Published: March 2024

The article presents the results of the study of the problem of legislative regulation of the stay of military formations of a foreign state on the territory of Ukraine as a factor that significantly affects the state of ensuring national security. The issue of the legal grounds for making a decision to grant permission for such a stay, the procedure for admitting units of the armed forces of other states to the territory of Ukraine, the conditions for the stay of units of the armed forces of other states in Ukraine, and the procedure for monitoring their activities during their stay on the territory of Ukraine were consid- ered. An analysis of separate legislative norms regulating the is- sue of foreign military presence on the territory of Ukraine was carried out, and recommendations were formulated regarding the measures that must be taken to eliminate the identified shortcomings in the formation and implementation of state policy in this area. The authors believe that the presence of the Russian Black Sea Fleet on the territory of Ukraine became one of the factors that led to the annexation of the Crimean Peninsula and gave Russia the opportunity to increase the personnel and military equipment of the armed forces during 2014-2022, as well as to create new military units and units. who were later involved in a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.
The Effect of Audit Tenure and Audit Rotation on Audit Quality in Consumer Goods Companies listed on the IDX for the Period 2020-2022
Authors: Hadji Mustafa
Published: March 2024

The aim of this research was to investigate the impact of Audit Tenure and Audit Rotation on Audit Quality in Consumer Goods Companies listed on the IDX for the period spanning from 2020 to 2022. The study population consisted of 41 consumer goods companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during the specified timeframe. Data collection was conducted using purposive sampling. The analytical approach employed in this study involved multiple regression analysis with the assistance of the Eviews 8 software. Based on the test outcomes, it is deduced that audit tenure does not influence audit quality in consumer goods companies listed on the IDX for the period 2020-2022. Similarly, partial findings indicate that audit rotation does not have an impact on audit quality in consumer goods companies listed on the IDX for the same period. However, when considering both audit tenure and audit rotation simultaneously, they collectively affect audit quality in consumer goods companies listed on the IDX for the period 2020-2022.
The optical possibilities of gelatin
Authors: Parikh Kaya , Pinkerton Ross
Published: March 2024

Contact lenses have traditionally been manufactured using a variety of plastics: polymers for soft lenses and acrylic or polymethyl methacrylate for hard lenses. There is emerging interest in the use of gelatin for lenses to increase malleability, water solubility, and sustainability as a non-plastic. A predicted difficulty in the use of gelatin is the reduced refractive index (RI). We looked at how acrylic or gelatin changes the RI and focal length in order to see how gelatin lenses would have to be altered for more severe prescriptions. We tested the refractive rays of gelatin and acrylic with both convex and concave lens types to investigate which produced smaller angles of refraction and correspondingly greater focal length. The average RI of the biconvex and biconcave acrylic without Pam, acrylic with Pam, and gelatin were 1.47, 1.496 and 1.36, respectively. Gelatin’s lesser angles of refraction produced a longer focal length. The lower RI of the gelatin (0.11–0.136 less than acrylic) directly correlated with its lesser angles of refraction, which produced an overall greater focal length (3.51– 4.38 more than acrylic). Gelatin needs to be thickened, increased in curvature, or mixed with crosslinkers to strengthen the lens. Lens makers will face similar challenges with the switch to gelatin lenses, so they may need to incorporate a larger percentage of solid gelatin concentrate or a plastic alloy in the gelatin to increase the RI, decrease the focal length, and improve the stability of the gelatin.
La rencontre humaine est-elle soluble dans l’intelligence artificielle ?
Authors: Chavel Thierry
Published: March 2024

Avec la numérisation du monde, la réalité n’est plus ce qu’elle était. Je peux avoir l’illusion d’être ici et ailleurs. Un cloud remplace ma mémoire personnelle. L’autre du débat s’efface au profit du même des communautés virtuelles. La 4e révolution industrielle n’est pas qu’un saut technologique, c’est surtout un choix de société qui renouvelle en profondeur l’exercice du leadership et ses trois fondements humanistes : la fragilité, l’altérité et la responsabilité. L’irruption d’outils de machine learning tels que Chat-GPT transforme violemment les métiers de la prestation intellectuelle. Un algorithme sophistiqué peut désormais produire un langage cohérent, vraisemblable et interactif. A l’image des avocats pressés, des recruteurs en batterie et des collégiens paresseux, la tribu coach voit muter sa liturgie de la présence. Concrètement, quelle place l’intelligence artificielle (IA) va-t-elle prendre dans l’accompagnement humain ?
Coexistence paradigm of the technological catching up process
Authors: XIONG Jie , XU Lu , YAN Jie , CHAKRABORTY Shubho , GONG Yeming
Published: March 2024

Established studies on catching up have mainly overlooked a comprehensive understanding of the process. We examine the Chinese auto parts manufacturing industry’s technological catch-up to derive conclusions about the development paradigm. We address this conundrum by employing a process-based case study to extend the theory of technological catching up. This leads us to call this alternative paradigm coexistence. Coexistence encompasses various interactions between new and old generations in the process of catching up. In our findings, we propose three coexistence scenarios, namely: convergent, asymptotic, and intersectional.
Scented Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench): A Novel Avenue to Boost the Millet’s Popularity
Authors: Pal Bodhisattya , Pramanik Sourish , Kishore Aditi
Published: March 2024

The current unpredictability of the climate is, directly and indirectly, affecting global food and nutritional security. In this instance, nutritional enrichment major attribute that is eventually necessary to help conventional crops become more resilient to future calamities. Sorghum is a crop widely acknowledged to be sustainable for the future due to its ability to withstand environmental variations and its crucial role in guaranteeing food and nutritional security. However, the primary obstacle to its broad appeal is the difficulty of garnering public approval. Perhaps the possible solution might lie in the scented sorghum which has enhanced flavors and distinct sensory qualities. The global population has responded most affectionately to fragrant cereals, and apparently, the same opportunity can be utilized by scented sorghum cultivars. It unveils an expanded potential for offering enhanced nutrients per portion compared to conventional alternatives, and it is quite probable that customers would choose them as a fragrant substitute based on previously observed choices. This paper briefly discusses the historical background and current advancements in scented sorghum research. Additionally, it examines the genetic makeup and molecular approaches applied to the diverse fragrant crops, potentially paving the way for sorghum to become a future defender of food and nutritional security. It further emphasizes that combining a nutrient-rich cereal like sorghum with enhanced fragrance and flavors has the potential to enhance its appeal and make it more accessible on the consumer's plate.
A One-Step Hybrid Obrechkoff-Type Block Method for First-Order Initial Value Problems in Ordinary Differential Equations
Authors: Adoghe Lawrence Osa , Ukpehbor Luke , Ononogbo Benjamin , Airemen Edward
Published: March 2024

In this paper, we propose a one-step hybrid block method of the Obrechkoff-type block method for solving initial value problems in ordinary differential equations using Taylor series expansion. The new method was implemented with some selected initial value problems to determine the efficiency and accuracy of the method. The convergence and stability properties were also examined. It was discovered that the new method compared favorably with other existing methods in the selected literature.
Fully Fuzzy Distribution Planning Problem by Using Interval-Valued Bipolar Trapezoidal Fuzzy Number
Authors: Jain Chhavi , Saini Rajesh Kumar , Sangal Atul , Manisha
Published: March 2024

Distribution planning (DP) is a process in which we study the way to get materials and distribute the product from the delivery point to the consuming point after production planning in the supply chain. The limits of possible creation in a model are stock holding, deferred buying, and transportation costs while thinking about the time value of money. Since uncertainty is an undeniable issue in any evident creation framework, fuzzy sets (FS) have been applied in the proposed mathematical modeling. During the COVID-19 pandemic, to maintain physical distance among humans, used & unused equipment, and daily needs, the researchers kept interval-valued fuzzy numbers (IVFNs) in place of crisp numbers that are much more effective to address uncertainty & hesitation in real-world situations. The cost, consumption, and delivery in distribution planning problems (DPP) are not as effective as crisp numbers in compression of fuzzy numbers (FNs). A realistic numerical model in the form of fully fuzzy DPP (FFDPP) has been introduced to show the practical application of the model. The solution procedure and results show the feasibility and validity of the mathematical model. Here we propose the concept of interval-valued bipolar trapezoidal fuzzy number (IVBTrFN) and its operations in the FFDPP, where fuzzy variables are required to be equal to either 0 or 1. The use of IVBTrFN in place of crisp numbers is more suitable for distributing the necessary equipment, medicines, food products, and other relevant items from one place to another in situations like COVID-19. The solution with the conclusion of FFDPP is introduced to better understand and execute our proposed methodology and results with IVBTrFNs.
Evaluating Blockchain Cybersecurity Based on Tree Soft and Opinion Weight Criteria Method under Uncertainty Climate
Authors: Smarandache Florentin , Mohamed Mona , Voskoglou Michael
Published: March 2024

In the era of digital transformation (DT), many digital technologies have emerged and have had a positive impact on society. Nevertheless, because of certain issues with existing technologies, innovative technology has developed to eradicate them. Fog computing (FC) plays a vital role as an intermediate between edge layer and cloud computing (CC) to resolve limited resources and capabilities. In the same vein, blockchain technology (BCT) is responsible for resolving privacy and security issues that IoT suffers from. Due to using cryptography rules and hashing which is utilized in BCT to prevent any trickery. Hence, BC shows promise as a possible remedy for the cybersecurity issue, especially in financial services and transactions. In the context of cybersecurity, it's critical to comprehend how financial sector businesses might handle these issues by investigating the use of BCT for financial transactions. Thereby, we constructed Tree Soft Evaluator (TrSEV) framework to evaluate security for enterprises (ENs) that embrace BCT as a cyber security method. The initial and important step in the evaluation process is determining the influenced criteria. In our problem, we modeled the determined criteria of BCT in Tree soft (TrSo) model. After that these criteria are analyzed and obtaining weights for it. Hence, we harnessed Opinion Weight Criteria Method (OWCM) as a novel multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) technique to obtain criteria weights, and weighted sum model (WSM) is utilized for ranking enterprises and recommending optimal and worst enterprise. Finally, the techniques harnessed in our constructed framework are employed under the authority of Neutrosophic theory, precisely Single value Neutrosophic sets (SVNSs).