bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The World's Languages in Crisis (Redux): Toward a Radical Reimagining for Global Linguistic Justice
Authors: Roche Gerald J
Published: November 2024

The world's languages are in crisis: intergenerational transmission of around half the world's languages is collapsing. I argue that to understand and intervene in this situation, we need to radically reimagine what it means to call it a crisis. We need to think about this crisis not simply as an acute emergency (which it is), but also in Antonio Gramsci's sense of a period in which 'the old is dying but the new cannot be born'. In this sense, our present moment of crisis is one in which language oppression and language revitalization co-exist in dynamic tension. To analyze this Gramscian crisis of linguistic justice at a world scale, I argue that we need to conceive of a world system constituted by the articulation of nationalism, colonialism, racism, and capitalism. My description of this system and how it produces language oppression aims to support scholars and activists to seize our current moment of crisis and make positive interventions in the global system towards a future of greater linguistic justice.
FATORES DE RISCO NA INCIDÊNCIA E PREVENÇÃO DO CÂNCER DE CÓLON INTESTINAL ENTRE ADULTOS DE 35 A 50 ANOS
Authors: Pimentel Daniele de Souza , Viana Helis Selma Rodrigues , Junior Omero Martins Rodrigues
Published: November 2024

A alimentação é uma necessidade fisiológica básica, que se constitui um direito do ser humano, podendo apresentar influencias por crenças, cultura, etnias, religião e região em que se vive. Levando em consideração os vários fatores de risco para o desenvolvimento do câncer, pode-se citar aspectos como as diferenças étnicas, estilo de vida, meio ambiente e a dieta alimentar. Objetivo Geral: analisar os fatores de risco relacionados ao surgimento e desenvolvimento do câncer intestinal de cólon entre adultos de 35 a 50 anos. Metodologia: A coleta dos dados para a composiçaõ dessa pesquisa bibliográfica ocorreu através da exploração da base de dados da Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), Biblioteca Cientifica Eletrônica Virtual (SCIELO) e Literatura Latino – Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS). Resultados e Discussão: o câncer é a segunda causa de morte por doenças no Brasil. Observou uma incidência de câncer para o ano de 2008 em cerca de 12 milhões de casos novos e sete milhões de óbitos no mundo. Em 2020, no mundo o número de novos casos anuais estimados é de aproximadamente 15 milhões. Cerca de 60% desses, ocorrerão em países em desenvolvimento. Conclusão: Através desse estudo foi possível obter maior conhecimento acerca do câncer de colón intestinal, os aspectos relacionados e de que forma o profissional Farmacêutico conseguirá auxiliar esse indivíduo durante o seu processo de tratamento, tendo em vista que esse profissional é essencial na composição da equipe multiprofissional que atua diretamente no tratamento e melhora da qualidade de vida desses pacientes.
Revisión Sistemática de Técnicas De Inteligencia Artificial para Detección de Cáncer Pulmonar en Imágenes Médicas
Authors:   Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Tueros Rolando , Canepa Carlos , Muñoz Carmen , Guzman Yudi
Published: November 2024

El cáncer de pulmón es la principal causa de muerte por cáncer en el mundo, con 2.5 millones de fallecimientos y 1.8 millones de nuevos casos en 2022, estas cifras reflejan una realidad preocupante. Las técnicas de inteligencia artificial (IA), en particular el deep learning, han mostrado gran potencial para detectar el cáncer. Esta revisión sistemática analiza las técnicas de IA aplicadas en la detección y diagnóstico de cáncer de pulmón a partir de imágenes médicas, así como los datasets empleados, las métricas de rendimiento y los métodos de preprocesamiento de imágenes. El objetivo es esclarecer el panorama a los investigadores que estén interesados en el desarrollo de herramientas de detección de cáncer de pulmón mediante IA e imágenes médicas, resaltando las principales tecnologías que se están utilizando actualmente, así como sus limitaciones. Para la revisión se ha seguido la metodología proporcionada por Kitchenham & Charters. Los artículos considerados provienen de bases de datos indexadas como Scopus, Web of Science y PubMed, publicados entre 2019 y 2023. Los resultados muestran como tecnología principal a las redes neuronales convolucionales, las cuales se utilizaron en diferentes arquitecturas, algunas de ellas se combinaron con modelos de aprendizaje automático. Los datasets más usados fueron los orientados a la detección por nódulo. La revisión concluye que la integración de modelos híbridos basados en redes neuronales convolucionales son una opción prometedora para mejorar la precisión de la detección temprana del cáncer de pulmón.
Transformation towards the future sustainable: Analysis implementation of carbon tax in ASEAN-5 countries
Authors: Mariyani Endang , Suciati Ranila
Published: November 2024

The emission of carbon dioxide (CO₂), which has an impact on climate change, has now developed into the global problems that impact the whole world and human life. To handle this problem, ASEAN-5, which consists of Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines, participated in an effort to reduce donation emissions of global carbon through the initiation of tax carbon. Research Objectives This is to describe how ASEAN-5 countries respond, prepare, and make policies for implementing a carbon tax. The initiative to tax carbon in ASEAN-5 is expected to push the transformation of the economy toward sustainability and provide benefits to the economy through efficient energy and innovative technology. Using a scoping review method for various journals and articles research, the study analyzes the approach taken by each ASEAN-5 country in facing the challenge of implementing tax carbon. Study results. This concludes that the only ASEAN-5 country that has applied carbon tax is Singapore, which is still in the preparation and planning stage. Many factors have become inhibitors in implementing the carbon tax in ASEAN-5 countries. A country's dependence on material burn fossils is one of the main factors. Although so, many' green ' efforts have already been implemented by ASEAN-5 countries to help reduce global emissions. This study focuses on factors, inhibitors, and potential benefits to the economy from policy tax on ASEAN-5 carbon, mainly through improved efficiency energy and the development of energy-expected renewables​ that can push the transformation of the economy to sustainability.
Pengaruh pemberian pelatihan ergonomi terhadap sikap kerja duduk karyawan LKP Hermina Learning Centre PT Medikaloka Pendidikan Pelatihan di Hermina Tower Kemayoran tahun 2024
Authors: Sumiati Teti , Mulyati Susi , Hidhayanti Hayyu Naafi
Published: November 2024

Setiap pekerja yang bekerja di perkantoran umumnya akan bekerja duduk di depan komputer setiap harinya. Pada posisi kerja duduk yang tidak sesuai dapat menyebabkan posisi kerja yang membungkuk sehingga meningkatkan risiko nyeri pada daerah punggung. Berdasarkan pengambilan data awal di LKP HLC belum pernah diberikan pengetahuan ergonomi tentang sikap kerja duduk. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian pelatihan ergonomi terhadap sikap kerja duduk. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen dengan rancangan Quasy Experiment. Sampel dari penelitian ini yaitu karyawan PT Medikaloka Pendidikan dan Pelatihan dengan besar sampel 10 responden. Alat ukur yang digunakan adalah lembar observasi REBA. Uji statistik yang dgunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah uji Wilcoxon. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan nilai rata – rata sikap kerja duduk sebelum diberikan pelatihan (pre-test) yaitu 9,40 dan nilai rata nilai rata – rata sikap kerja duduk setelah diberikan pelatihan (post-test) yaitu 7. Hasil uji statistik menggunakan Wilcoxon diperoleh nilai Sig 0,006 < 0,05, artinya pelatihan ergonomic berpengaruh terhadap sikap kerja duduk karyawan. Pelatihan ergonomic memiliki pengaruh terhadap sikap kerja duduk karyawan. Diharapkan setelah penelitian ini karyawan dapat menerapkan sikap kerja duduk yang ergonomic selama bekerja dan membagikan pengetahuan yang sudah diperoleh kepada rekan – rekan kerja lainnya yang belum terpapar dengan informasi terkait sikap kerja duduk.
Keywords: Ergonomics Training, Work Attitudes
Aspire-Hub: All in one Career Readiness App
Authors: Kangude Snehal , Karwande Aakansha , Kulkarni Samrudhi , Pagare Rasika
Published: November 2024

In today's competitive job market, effective preparation is crucial for securing desired roles. This project presents an innovative app designed to assist students and job seekers through every phase of their placement journey. Leveraging machine learning and AI, the platform offers a personalized experience, starting with seamless registration and skill gap analysis. Based on this, the app generates tailored learning modules and practice tests to enhance employability. A built-in resume builder helps users craft professional resumes, while the AI-driven mock interview feature evaluates responses, providing actionable feedback on performance, behavior, and test scores. Early tests show that the AI’s performance analysis significantly improves interview readiness, offering precise insights to help users refine their skills. This project aims to implement and optimize the app to support users’ placement preparation and performance assessment effectively. Keywords: Placement preparation, AI, machine learning, skill assessment, personalized learning, resume builder, mockinterviews, performance analysis, and interviewreadiness.
The Impact of GDP Growth on Foreign Direct Investment: An Analytical Study
Authors: D Shah Dr. Manita , Udupa V Subrahmanya , V Ramaskanda , P R Ananya
Published: November 2024

This study explores the relationship between Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows in developing economies. As FDI plays a pivotal role in driving economic progress, understanding its dynamics relative to GDP growth provides valuable insights for policymakers and investors. The manufacturing sector, with its need for cost efficiency, production scale, and infrastructure, attracts FDI when GDP growth fosters these elements. Conversely, the services sector, which relies on skilled labour and technology, benefits from rising GDP, fuelling local demand for services. This research uses historical data, descriptive statistics, and regression analyses to evaluate GDP's impact on FDI from 1970 to 2023. The findings reveal a positive correlation between GDP growth and FDI inflows, with distinct sectoral variations that highlight specific economic demands in manufacturing versus services. The study’s conclusions aim to guide targeted policies for fostering sectoral FDI, supporting balanced and sustainable economic development.
Comparative Analysis of Mutual Funds and Gold ETFs: A Study on Investment Performance
Authors: Deshmukh Ritesh Himmatrao , Rege Prof. Prashant
Published: November 2024

This project analysis the returns of specific large-cap equity mutual funds and Gold Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) to determine the best investment options for investors looking to balance growth and stability. To create a well-rounded portfolio, the study assesses the performance metrics and risk factors of these investment options. Large-cap equity funds are examined for their ability to offer growth in investment value, while gold ETFs are evaluated for their function as protection against market fluctuations and rising prices. A Decision matrix framework is utilized to methodically assess every fund and ETF based on factors including past performance and level of risk. This method based on data allows for a comprehensive analysis, pointing out the advantages and drawbacks of equity and gold investments. The research provides information on strategic asset allocation, highlighting diversification to maximize profits and handle risk efficiently. The results are meant to assist investors in making knowledgeable, eco-friendly investment choices in a changing financial environment.
Ancient Russian Belt Buckles and Details of Belt Sets of the Late 12th—13th Centuries from the Excavations of the Large Fortified Settlement near Shepetovka
Authors:   Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Mikhailov Kirill
Published: November 2024

The article deals with metal details of Old Russian belt sets of the late 12th — and first half of 13th centuries discovered during the excavations of 1957—1964 at the Large Fortified Settlement near Shepetovka in the Khmelnytsky region of Ukraine. They revealed belt buckles and copper alloy rings located in the settlement’s military defeat layer. In Russian historiography, the territories of the North-West and North-East of ancient Russia still remain the main region of study of medieval belt sets. The chronology of medieval toreutics on the territory of Eastern Europe, including buckles, is based on the works dedicated to the chronology of ancient Novgorod. According to the author, the Shepetovka finds, for the first time, allow researchers to study a narrowly dated Old Russian collection of buckles that were in use on the eve of the Mongol invasion of Southern Russia. The author presented a classification of buckles based on their morphological features and considered their planographic distribution at the settlement. The study has shown that the complex of buckles from the Large Fortified Settlement near Shepetovka had pronounced regional features and differed significantly from the Novgorod and other archaeological collections of Old Russian towns of Northern Russia.
“Seeing off my Beloved Child…”: XRF of Silver Jewelry from Children’s Graves in the Medieval Necropolis of Babchik Vostochny in the Kerch Azov Region
Authors:   Institute of Archaeology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Maslennikov Aleksandr , Smekalova Tatiana ,   V. I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University, Antipenko Anna ,   Institute of Archaeology of Crimea of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Beylin Denis ,   Institute of Archaeology of Crimea of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Gavriliuk Andrey ,   V. I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University, Devaev Aleksey ,   V. I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University
Published: November 2024

The article studies the composition of the alloy and the technology of making silver jewelry found in children’s burials from Babchik Vostochny — a 14th century slab burial ground in the Crimean Azov region. Silver spherical ornamented buttons in the studied necropolis and in all other sites with similar accessories were found in children’s burials. Surely, they were not just fashionable at the time but belonged specifically to children’s and adolescent costumes. Widespread in Crimea in the 14th century, richly decorated spherical buttons, made using similar technology, but extremely varied in decoration, indicate the existence, probably, of specialized workshops in the Bosporus (in Korchev). A curious symbiosis is the presence in one burial of signs of Christian piety (a pendant in the form of a cross, crosses carved into the headboards of graves) and coins with the Muslim symbol of faith.
“Having paid homage, let them go to their fatherland”: Russian princes in the Horde in the 1250s
Authors:   Voronezh State University, Seleznev Yuriy
Published: November 2024

The article studies the trips of Russian princes to the headquarters of nomadic rulers in the 1250s, when peaceful relations of citizenship were established with the conquerors. The features of the relationship between Prince Alexander Nevsky and Sartak are considered. It is established that there is no direct evidence of a personal meeting between Prince Alexander and Sartak in early (synchronous events) accounts. The details of Prince Gleb Belozersky’s trip to the “Cana of the Earth” to the “Caesar” are investigated. The analysis of indirect evidence shows that the trip should be associated with the need to accompany Sartak as part of his service in the guard of Genghisid the heir. Matchmaking/marriage was not the purpose of this visit. The chronology of Prince Alexander’s trip to Berke in 1262—1263 is reconstructed. It is noted that Berke and Hulagu carried out a serious mobilization at this time. It is known that Berke ordered the conscription of 8 men out of each ten. Such mobilization would cause serious damage to the demographic and economic resources of Russia: fulfilling the requirement to offer such a number of people into service would lead to the mobilization of 7 to 16% of the population and from 20 to 32% of the adult male population of the Russian principalities. Undoubtedly, attracting such a large number of people of working age to military operations would have a negative impact on farming and population growth — it would be an economic and demographic disaster.
Dating of Grave no. 29 of the Mohe Necropolis of Monastyrka-3 in Primorye
Authors:   Institute of History, Archaeology and Ethnography of Peoples of the Far East, Far-Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Dyakova Olga
Published: November 2024

The appearance of the Mohe culture in the Far East, the foremother of the Tunguso-Manchurian ethnic groups, is associated with the Great Migration period. Its carriers, being pushed out of Asia, spread over a vast territory — the Amur Region, Primorye, Sakhalin Island, Northeast China (Dongbei), the north of the Korean Peninsula, and the Hokkaido Island of Japan. The culture dates to the I millennium AD. In Primorye, extensive stationary excavations were carried out at the Monastyrka-3 necropolis. The site is located in the Dalnegorsky district of Primorsky Krai in the basin of the Rudnaya River. The article offers an analysis of burial No. 29, which allows, by its planographic structure, a unique find — a gilded bell with the inscription “Chief of the Shuidaocheng Fortress”, radiocarbon dates, correlation of the artifacts with the finds from the neighbouring single-cultural sites (settlement, hillfort, fortress, “archer’s loopholes”), to finally date the burial (666—779), to determine the administrative status of the buried one as the head of the fortress, find out the name of the fortress — Shuidaocheng. The fortress is related to the Vaskovskoye hillfort, which guarded the entrance to the mouth of the Rudnaya River from the Sea of Japan.
Goths of the Dori Country in the South-Western Crimea (6th —7th centuries). “Middle Class” by Funerary Sites
Authors:   National Center for Scientific Research, UMR–8187 “East and Mediterranean”, Kazanski Michel , Mastykova Anna ,   Institute of Archaeology of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: November 2024

The issues of social stratification of the Goths of the Dori country (South-Western Crimea) are studied based on the burials of the 6th — 7th centuries (cemeteries of the Suuk-Su type). To correctly assess the possibility of stratification of graves for the 6th — 7th centuries in the South-Western Crimea, data are drawn from comparable barbarian societies in Central and Western Europe (Middle Danube, Ostrogothic Italy, Merovingian Gaul, Visigothic Spain), as well as the North-Eastern Black Sea region (Dyurso burial ground, belonging to the Goths-Tetraxites). For the Goths of the South — Western Crimea, burials with prestigious items or special architecture or burial structures are lacking. The bulk of the burials here belong to the “middle class” and are characterized by stable types of burial structures and a rather monotonous set of things in the graves. First, these are quite massive pieces of jewelry made of relatively inexpensive metals (silver and bronze). These features are typical of the bulk of the graves of the early Middle Ages in Central and Western Europe. The absence of privileged graves among the Goths of the Dori country in the 6th — 7th centuries can be explained both by the level of research and by the peculiarities of the social structure of this population, which were also reflected in the funerary ritual. It is possible that the Crimean Goths, as federates of the Eastern Roman Empire, were directly subordinate to the Byzantine military administration. The absence of the actual Gothic nobility could have manifested in the funerary rite and grave goods.
Decorative Art of Rus’ from the Assimilation of Byzantine Influence to the Global Catastrophe of the Invasion: the 11th — the first third of the 13th century
Authors:   Institute of Archaeology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Zhilina Natalia
Published: November 2024

The studied period was mainly peaceful and creative in the history of Rus'. After the Baptism of Rus', the creation of the Christian art began under the Byzantine influence. Then progressive development of artistic crafts and decorative arts was underway which was brutally interrupted by the Tatar-Mongol invasion. An interpretation of the development of Russian decorative art from the end of the 11th to the first third of the 13th century is proposed based on the method of stylistic analysis of the works of various types of decorative and fine arts, clarification of the dating of archaeological material. Known dates for the creation of the works of art, archaeological stratigraphic and dendrochronological dating are used as reference dates. The analysis involves works of painting (fresco, mosaic, miniature); stone and wood carvings, artistic metal (chasing and engraving), jewelry from Old Russian hoards (cloisonne enamel, niello, filigree, embossing). Works of different types and techniques of art are compared with attention to the most common plant, zoomorphic, and other patterns of motifs. Three main stages of development are identified and characterized by stylistic continuity: the end of the 11th — the first half of the 12th century — predominance of asceticism or strict style; the middle of the 12th century (the second and the third quarters) — predominance of classicist norms — “golden mean style”; the end of the 12th — the first third of the 13th century — exaggerated (mannerism) and lush styles, classic monumentalism. The continuity of the development of Russian decorative art from the 11th to the first third of the 13th century is traced.
“The Careless Ages” of the Votian Land: mastering the space, forming the culture
Authors:   Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Stasyuk Ivan
Published: November 2024

The fertile plain of the Izhora plateau was settled at the turn of the A.D. by the people of the culture of stone burial grounds. It developed in the 1—6/7th centuries A.D. On the plateau's northern and western edges, in the Baltic-Ladoga Glint zone, an initial settlement zone was formed near springs and riverheads. In the 8th and 9th centuries, there is a chronological gap in the functioning of the burial grounds, probably due to the change of burial rites. In 10th—11th centuries, the population returned to traditional burial places, but the funerary rite had changed. Instead of stone graves, we find a horizon with cremations in ground burials. It was probably due to the influence of the ancient Russian culture on the local Baltic-Finnish population. In the 10th century, the Votian Land falls into the cultural and political influence of the Novgorod Principality. At the same time, the geography of settling expands to the east. The change of cremation to inhumation occurs in the middle — second half of the 11th century. It is also seen as the influence of already Christianized Rus’. At the turn of the 11th—12th centuries, Slavic settlers brought the barrow rite in the region. The Finnish population of the plateau, Votians and Ests, borrow it in the 12th—13th centuries and mix with Russian settlers. The Finnish population outside the fertile highland was not assimilated, there were conditions for the formation and development of indigenous culture of the Votians and Izhora until the ethnographic time.
“A foreign golden belt with pearls”. Reception of Elements of European Material Culture in the Territory of Old Rus’, 1150—1450
Authors:   National Research University Higher School of Economics, Centre for Medieval Studies, Serezhnikova Daria
Published: November 2024

This study addresses European elements of material culture in Rus’ in the period from the second half of the 12th to the 15th century. The paper considers issues related to the possibility of integrating various dress accessories, jewelry and household items of the medieval West among the ancient Rus’ population. Special attention is paid to the reception of European symbolism in the ancient Rus’ context and the possibility of using Catholic objects of personal piety in the Orthodox world. The evidence studied for the purposes of this work included objects of Western European production found during archaeological excavations on the territory of ancient Rus’ principalities.
Exploring distance learning in rural private schools in the Philippines: Challenges, coping mechanisms, and model development
Authors: Escala Audrey Mae L. , Niez Roland A. , Tancinco Noel P. , Ralar Tyron James T. , Paz Pearl Irish V. De , Magno Jelyn M. , Bulasito Johnalisa L. , Gervacio Aina P. , Plecerda Lanie P. , Sereño Remeca M. , Gelizon Mary Joy B.
Published: November 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic brought significant changes to the educational landscape, impacting not only public schools but also private learning institutions. This study explores the experiences of private schools at the administrative and faculty levels, focusing on the challenges encountered and the coping mechanisms employed in implementing distance learning. A descriptive phenomenology research design was used, emphasizing the subjective experiences of private school administrators and teachers. The researchers applied phenomenology to understand the core structure of their experiences in remote teaching and learning, with the goal of informing best practices and guiding potential changes in policies, theories, or responses to distance learning.Private schools faced a range of challenges due to this sudden shift, including insufficient professional preparation for teachers and inadequate technological infrastructure, both of which significantly affected the quality of distance learning. Despite these constraints, school leaders and teachers collaborated to propose strategies for mitigating the impact of these challenges. Key recommendations include prioritizing internet connectivity as a basic project for IT infrastructure with the support of school personnel and community leaders. Additional strategies involve offering diverse teaching modalities, conducting learner assessments, establishing effective communication and feedback systems, practicing efficient time management, fostering positive relationships, demonstrating professional integrity, advocating for ongoing training and simplified instruction, and recognizing the unique value of each learner within their academic environment.
The role of mindfulness in treating gaming addiction in high school students: A case study in Vietnam
Authors: Ha Duong Thi Thu
Published: November 2024

The objective of this study is to understand how mindfulness heals gaming addiction among high schoolers in Vietnam by sampling 200 individuals. The analyses thus performed are robust enough to reveal that multiples of psychological constructs related to mindfulness can influence the reduction of self-control, alleviation, related stress, and further emotional control, social and emotional skills, enhancement of focus and attention, motivation for a healthier diet, and reduction of dopamine dependence. The present results also show that this holds the functioning of mindfulness as a significant mediator in healing from gaming addiction, with additional correlations found among constructs. In this study, the increased break was found to contribute more to self-control, emotional regulation, and attention enhancement. This analysis shows that the model is valid and reliable, such that mindfulness interventions tend to mainstreamably nudge adolescents toward engaging in better behaviors. This study points out the necessity of incorporating mindfulness training in the treatment of gaming addiction and promises insights relevant to educators, policymakers, and mental health professionals that will be beneficial in aiding youth in their digital-age challenges with gaming.
Parallelle economie
Authors: Kruisbergen Edwin , Soudijn Melvin
Published: November 2024

The parallel economy. Avoidance of and resistance against the financial and economic system – an introduction

There are various reasons why people can not or will not function within the formal, financial and economic framework of modern society. They use or create possibilities in a parallel economy. In this article the authors explain the concept of the parallel economy, explore the different activities that take place within the parallel economy, and look into the way the government reacts to those activities.
Waarom de groothandel in verdovende middelen niet zonder ondergrondse bankiers kan
Authors: Soudijn Melvin
Published: November 2024

Why the wholesale drug trade cannot function without underground bankers

This article examines the financial management of wholesale drug trafficking. Four characteristics are identified. First, buying on credit is not uncommon in the wholesale business. The second characteristic is liability. The person who is in possession of the drugs, is also financially responsible for the amount involved. A third characteristic is a high turnover rate. To reduce the risk of liability, the drugs are held for as short a time as possible. Fourthly, the wholesale drug business is still largely a cash flow business. As a result, large amounts of cash have to be moved internationally. However, due to anti-money laundering policies, it is not possible to (regularly) deposit and move large sums of cash within the formal financial system without generating an unusual transaction report to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). Underground bankers capitalize on this by offering drug traffickers a parallel payment structure. Without their services, the wholesale cocaine trade would probably be much less efficient, and therefore smaller.
Dismodernizing the Working Class and Social Reproduction, After the Pandemic Lumpenproletariat: Towards an Autonomist Disability Perspective
Authors: Introna Arianna
Published: November 2024

Capitalism establishes a fundamental connection between the constitution of society and the sphere of production. Whether in the form of direct participation or indirectly through the performance of social reproduction, the working class is expected to be working
. The universals of capitalist society as a work-based society revolve around the material and symbolic centrality of the working
class, its struggle and its social reproduction. This association is reinforced by the othering effect that the definitional politics of the universal working
class has on subjects defined by their non-relation to the sphere of production, but also by the categories we choose for thinking class struggle and antagonism. In this paper I will explore a perspective of struggle that starts from the 'others' of the universal working
class as generative of the universalisation of class struggle and social reproduction as involving all of us, regardless of our position vis-à-vis productive labour. I will consider this universalisation first as it emerged through the figure of the 'universal' pandemic lumpenproletariat that, under the impact of the biological 'real' of the pandemic, overspilled from an othered position to a generalised condition for the working class, necessitating an expansion and re-valuation of social reproduction beyond the confines of its subordination to the sphere of production. Secondly, I will discuss the ways in which the encounter with the biological real can be politically chosen as the ground on which to reproduce anti-capitalist dynamics of social reproduction in post-pandemic times. As a political choice, I will contend, this unfolds through the symbolic universalisation of disability and through the symbolic dismodernization of the working class, which in turn connect with a dismodernized form of social reproduction. In spaces where the lumpenproletariat and disability are universal, universal care and support replace the limited forms of capitalist social reproduction. I will conclude by suggesting that an autonomist dismodernism, as an expression of a more general autonomist disability perspective, reads this other form of social reproduction as the telos of struggle that choosing disability orients us towards.
Contract, Status and the Bonds of Welfare
Authors: Veitch Kenneth
Published: November 2024

This article explores the relationship between contract and status in the context of contemporary social policy. Using examples of contract in the areas of unemployment policy (what is here called the workfare contract) and what has become known as the financialisation of the welfare state (Social Impact Bonds), the article identifies the types of bonds and obligations involved in those contracts and their sources. Drawing critically on Émile Durkheim and Max Weber's work on the history and pre-history of contract, it is argued that issues of status - the status of the unemployed and capital, amongst others - lie at the core of those contracts. Consequently, unlike analyses that equate aspects of contemporary social policy with a shift from status to contract, it is argued that contract and status are inextricably linked and that a fuller understanding of contract depends on an exploration of the non-contractual dimensions of contract.
Obstetric Uterine Rupture of the Unscarred Uterus: A Case Series of Six
Authors:   Université de Monastir, Faculté de médecine de Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia ., Farhat Imen Ben , Zoukar Olfa ,   Université de Monastir, Faculté de médecine de Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia ., Haifa Bergaoui ,   Université de Monastir, Faculté de médecine de Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia ., Guerbej Ekram ,   Université de Monastir, Faculté de médecine de Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia .,   Université de Monastir, Faculté de médecine de Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia ., Ounissi Amira , Bouakez Sana ,   Université de Monastir, Faculté de médecine de Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia ., Alouani Sana ,   Université de Monastir, Faculté de médecine de Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia ., Toumi Dhekra ,   Université de Monastir, Faculté de médecine de Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia ., Faleh Raja ,   Université de Monastir, Faculté de médecine de Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia .
Published: November 2024

Objectives: Uterine rupture in an unscarred uterus is a reality. It is a rare obstetrical complication that requires prompt diagnosis and immediate management. The aim of our study is to describe and analyze the epidemiological characteristics, maternal and fetal prognostic elements, and different therapeutic modalities of uterine rupture in an unscarred uterus. Methods: This is a descriptive retrospective study spanning a 6-year period from 2017 to 2022. Results: The incidence was 1.7/10,000 deliveries, with a mean maternal age of 31.3 years. All patients were multiparous, and rupture occurred during labor in all cases. The main clinical presentation was a non-reassuring fetal heart rate tracing. Surgical treatment was conservative in 4 out of 6 cases. There were no maternal deaths, but the fetal prognosis was severe, with two fetal deaths. Conclusion: Unscarred uterine rupture is a rare but serious obstetric complication. In this series, maternal-fetal morbidity and mortality were high, consistent with the literature.
A Study on Tourism Revitalization Strategies Utilizing Historical Figures and Cultural Resources in Dalseo-gu, Daegu
Authors:   The Academy of Real Korean History, NOh HyeongJun , Lee Suho
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this study is to explore strategies for revitalizing tourism in Dalseo-gu, Daegu, by utilizing its historical figures and cultural resources. Although Dalseo-gu possesses rich natural environments and historical assets, these resources have not been effectively utilized for tourism. This research proposes various strategies to overcome this challenge and enhance the area's tourism potential. The key proposals include, first, the introduction of smart tourism systems utilizing information and communication technologies (ICT). This will provide real-time information and personalized services to visitors at Dalseo-gu's main tourist attractions. Second, the development of experiential tourism programs related to historical figures, offering unique experiences for tourists. Third, to promote local economic and cultural vitality, regional festivals and events are suggested, with nighttime light festivals centered around major attractions such as E-World 83 Tower. Finally, the implementation of sustainable tourism development strategies will protect the natural environment while generating economic benefits. This study presents concrete strategies for systematically managing and utilizing Dalseo-gu's historical figures and cultural resources, contributing to the revitalization of the local economy and an increase in tourist inflows. Through these efforts, Dalseo-gu has the potential to establish itself as a sustainable tourism destination.
A Study on Policy Directions to Resolve Conflicts in the Public Sport Facility Utilization
Authors:   The Academy of Real Korean History, Yang Jaesik , Tak Eunjung
Published: November 2024

In order to explore the direction of policy alternatives that could resolve social conflicts between individual citizens and club members which occured while using public sports facilities, first, by collecting 30 related articles and 3,019 comments on the articles from portal sites, analyses on the values and demands of individual citizens and club members were performed, second, through the theoretical perspectives of individualism and collectivism, contextual grasping the causes and structures of conflicts while using public sports facilities were conducted, and third, through the perspectives of liberalism and communityism, the searching for policy directions that conflict parties could reach an agreement was done as follows. The claim for individual rights for the use of public sports facilities argued by individual citizens was identified as selfish individualism that neglected the duty of management, and the club members' demands for priority for use because of the management and utilization of public sports facilities was identified as totalitarian collectivism. To resolve the conflict, the political alternative directions such as the guaranteeing of individual rights for using public sport facilities, the collecting user fees and the compensation for additional volunteer actions for the facilities by supporting the fees afterward were suggested through the concepts of differential distribution of public goods on the premise of reciprocity from a liberal perspective and compensation through the performance for the public good from a community perspective.
A Study of Ancient Characters (宁) and (墉) Discovered in the Xiajiadian Culture in Chifeng Area : Reviewing the possibility of the ‘Gojoseon-character’ used prior to Yin's Oracle bone script
Authors:   The Academy of Real Korean History, Lee chan goo
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this study was to interpret two characters engraved on a large cauldron made of bronze yan(靑銅甗) from the Toupai site in Chifeng City(赤峰市), which was excavated from the Xiajiadian Culture(夏家店下層文化), and to examine the possibility that these characters are ‘Gojoseon-character’ used before the oracle bone inscriptions. The two characters discovered are and . These characters are called ‘Bronze Inscriptions’ and their format corresponds to characters engraved on bronze during the Bronze Age. However, the form of the characters is different from the bronze characters of Yin (殷) and Zhou (周), and is similar to the ‘Oracle bone script’ of the Yin Dynasty. As a result of my interpretation, that (宁,Jeo,zhù) means “A sacred place where the emperor receives audiences from feudal lords”, and (墉,Yong,yōng) means “The castle of the emperor's palace”. This can be confirmed by the “Dang-Jeo當宁” and “Jeo-Wi宁位” in the “Book of Rites禮記” and the “Jo-Lye朝禮” and “Geun-Lye覲禮” in the “Zhou Li周禮” to confirm the emperor's ritual system. In addition, We will also investigate whether this character is an ancient bronze inscription used by the Gojoseon people who lived in the Chifeng Area around 4000 years ago.
The effect of four-season exercise program(FSEP) Instructor training on active seniors' successful aging, self-efficacy, and Happiness.
Authors:   The Academy of Real Korean History, Kim Sojung , Kwak Aeyoung
Published: November 2024

This study aimed to examine the impact of applying four seasonal exercise program instructor training course to active seniors on psychological variables such as successful aging, self-efficacy, and happiness. This study used SPSS 25.0 to analyze means, standard deviations, reliability, independent-sample t-tests, and paired-sample t-tests. The experimental design divided participants into experimental and control groups to conduct pre- and post-experimental assessments, with a total of 34 participants. The 12-week instructor training took place once a week for 50 minutes from December 19, 2023 to March 5, 2024. Participants were then surveyed on successful aging, self-regulation, and happiness to determine the impact on psychological factors. The results showed that the experimental group showed statistically significant increases in successful aging, self-regulatory efficacy, and happiness from pre to post. The control group did not show any significant changes. This confirms that educational programs for active seniors, such as all-season sports instructor training, can positively improve psychological factors in active seniors if they target resocialization.
A Study on the perception of the times inherent in the drama “The Youngest Son of a Chaebol Family”
Authors:   The Academy of Real Korean History, Yeo Jinsook , Kim Younghak
Published: November 2024

This paper analyzes the TV drama “The Youngest Son of a Chaebol Family” and explores its narrative structure and social meaning. The drama unfolds through a fantastical narrative structure that symbolically highlights inequality and the rigidity of hierarchical structures in modern Korean society. It reflects the challenges of social mobility and the unfair social structures in a capitalist system, centering on the class difference symbolized by the “dirt spoon” and “gold spoon.”
The fantasy structure is particularly tied to the “spoon class theory” in Korean society, functioning as a device that imaginatively addresses the otherwise impossible rise in social class. However, the drama ultimately offers a path toward the realization of justice through the rule of law and Yoon Hyun-woo's repentance, proposing legal accountability as a possible solution in the real world. The narrative structure of “The Youngest Son of a Chaebol Family” navigates between fantasy and reality, symbolically expressing the issues of inequality and class in contemporary Korea, providing viewers with a sense of emotional catharsis while also encouraging realistic reflection.
A Study on the Resistance Consciousness of Song Ki-sook and Kim Nam-joo
Authors:   The Academy of Real Korean History, Lee dongsoon
Published: November 2024

Literature that deals with sacrifices and resistance that risked their lives is timeless. The history written in full body language by writers who faced contradictions of the times is the achievement of Korean literature. All human beings should be equal under heaven. Novelist Song Ki-sook and poet Kim Nam-joo are writers who paid attention to the lives of the people who fought, resisted, and struggled to live.
Song Ki-sook is a novelist who became a historical event in a narrative that recreates the historical events of the tenant farming dispute and the Donghak Peasant Movement, and showed a sense of resistance through her work resisting large landlords and dictatorship. Kim Nam-joo expressed a sense of resistance from the protagonist of a historical event that criticized the authoritarian power to a poet who did not forget the status of a revolutionary warrior even when he became trapped.
Although Song Ki-sook and Kim Nam-joo had different literary starts, they maintained a characteristic of Gwangju and Jeonnam literature and maintained their position as Korean literature by resisting the times and power. Limitations based on the theory of writers will be supplemented by the theory of works.
Utilization of abacus education to improve affective competency in mathematics education : Focusing on mathematics anxiety in elementary school students
Authors:   The Academy of Real Korean History, Min Gwiyoung
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this study is to explore the possibility of using subject-based education to foster the affective capacity of mathematics subjects. If elementary school students who must have basic math skills lose interest in learning mathematics, they will be continuously affected by subsequent learning, For example, students eventually give up or avoid math due to 'mathematics anxiety', a negative emotional experience experienced in the context of a math subject. The 'affective domain', which has psychological attributes related to emotions, beliefs, and motivations formed by experience, is constantly emphasized in mathematics education policies as the importance of 'balanced growth in cognitive and affective areas' in elementary school students academic achievement is emphasized. Therefore, this study aims to examine whether the use of abacus education has a positive effect on alleviating elementary school students' math anxiety as a way to improve the ‘basic computational ability’, which is the ability to add and subtract natural numbers, as a way to alleviate math anxiety of elementary school students. It is hoped that abacus education will serve as an opportunity to recognize its value as a useful math teaching tool to strengthen the affective capacity of elementary school students' math subjects.