bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Preventive preservation efforts in museum libraries
Authors: Ilyasa Diaz
Published: December 2023

Background of the study: The Asian-African Conference Museum Library collection in this library is a historical witness for present and future generations regarding the Asian-African Conference, which required preventive and curative preservation measures so that the collection could continue to be accessed.
Purpose: This research aims to explain how the preventive preservation activities of library collections in the Asia-Africa conference museum library and can be used as a reference for other libraries in their collection preservation activities.
Method: This qualitative research uses a descriptive method. The sample were conducted by purposive sampling method. Data collection techniques used in this study were observation, interviews, and literature review. In this research, source triangulation was used in testing the validity of the research data.
Findings: The Asian-African Conference Museum Library has implemented several measures to preserve library collections. There are preventive preservation efforts such as routine room cleaning, dust cleaning using a vacuum cleaner, fumigation measures, appeals for users to take off their footwear before entering the library, to assisting users who will access the collection room.
Conclusion: The Asian-African Conference Museum Library has made various efforts to preserve library collections so that they remain durable and can always be accessed by users
Research Dissemination of Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) 2017-2020:
Authors: Muntiah Ayu , Dewi Athanasia Octaviani Puspita
Published: December 2023

Background of the study: Dissemination of the research results of the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) in 2017-2020 as measured by the distribution of publications.
Purpose: This study aims to determine the bibliometric profile of research results documents owned by the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) for 2017-2020 which have been disseminated.
Method: The research method used is a quantitative bibliometric method with descriptive statistical analysis, and co-authorship analysis and co-occurrence analysis with VosViewer software.
Findings: There are three groups of findings: document distribution, research collaboration, and research trends, it is known that: (1) research documents on Scopus excel in large number, wide scope of various publications, and description about publication status and types of document access; (2) research documents on DOAJ excel in the scope of Indonesian local publications; (3) LIPI’s researcher with the most research results is Sumowodagdo S.; (4) LIPI’s research collaboration is consistent with the University of Indonesia and the National University of Singapore; (5) LIPI’s research trends are consistent in Indonesian studies with Indonesia as the keywords.
Conclusion: The domination of the largest number of LIPI’s research documents, collaboration, and keyword is found in research results indexed by the Scopus. Increased research can be done on a list of keywords that appear less frequently. Countries and institutions that have little collaboration also need attention and increase their collaboration. Countries and institutions with frequent collaboration also need to be maintained.
Digital curation at the university
Authors: Anas Ansori , Salim Tamara Adriani
Published: December 2023

Background of the study: Universities should manage information digitally. Digital curation is a way to preserve and develop the collection of information so that it can be maintained and accessed in the future.
Purpose: This study aims to determine how many studies have examined digital curation at universities from 2012-2022 and the extent of the research affiliation.
Method: This research is a quantitative research using a descriptive methodology through a systematic literature review. The collection of journal articles uses bibliometric analysis to find the articles studied from the Scopus database and processed with using VosViewer to describe research trend data.
Findings: There are 91 journal articles from the Scopus database on digital curation in universities from 2012 to 2022. Digital curation is the most dominant keyword with 22 events. The trend of the highest number of research shows that there are 16 journal articles in 2012. The Digital Curation keyword shows the highest number of 57 research relationship affiliations.
Conclusion: This research can describe research trends, distribution map and research relationship. It can also help to show clearly that research is still rare or has not been studied to encourage novelty for the development of further research.
Evaluation of Botulinum Toxin Applications in a Tertiary Cosmetic Department
Authors: ÖRENAY Özge Mine , TEMEL Berkay , KARAOSMANOĞLU Nermin
Published: December 2023

Aim: Botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) treatment for facial rejuvenation has

been started to used widely and become the most common aesthetic procedure. The aim in

this study to evaluate the patients features and outcomes who had Onabotulinumtoxin A.

Material and Method: The data of the BTX-A patient’s gender, age, occupation, history of cosmetic

procedures, history of disease, doses of the first and control injections, complications and

expectations from the therapy collected from the medical records. The patients were divided

into two groups as under the age of 45 and age of 45 and older. These groups were compared

with each other in terms of mentioned variables.

Results: A total of 200 patients included in this study. The mean botulinum toxin dose was

33.7 units and the mean control dose was 4.5 units. Three (1.5%) of the patients developed a

complication, all of them were eyelid ptosis. Most common expectation from the toxin

injection was to look more young (69%) and vigorous (75.5%). There were no significant

difference between the under the age of 45 and 45 and older group in terms of total BTX-A

dose and control dose and complication rate (p=0.8, p=0.5, p=0.6). Expectation of looking

less angry and less saggy were significantly higher in the 45 year and older group (p=0.02,

p=0.02).

Conclusion: It is important to evaluate the patient’s gender, age and expectations from the

botulinum toxin injection to get the highest efficiency from BTX-A injection.
Analysis of Speckle-Structure Images of Material Surface During Cyclic Loading Damage Accumulation Using Neural Networks
Authors: Byalonovich Andriy , Pisarenko Georgii , Pisarenko Stepan , Voinalovych Olexandr
Published: December 2023

To estimate the degree of damage to a material subjected to cyclic loading at stresses above the endurance limit, a technique has been proposed for analyzing speckle images of the material surface at the stage of diffuse accumulation of fatigue damage using neural networks. The microdeformation density of the specimen surface was quantitatively estimated by non-contact speckle interferometry. In the process of loading, an image of speckle structure in the initial state and before fatigue crack nucleation with a certain periodicity was recorded. Two classes of images are distinguished for damage accumulation analysis. The first one is the images corresponding to damage accumulation up to 10% of durability, the second one – more than 90%. The configuration of the network after its training makes it possible to determine to which class the speckle-structure images of the material belong during the accumulation of fatigue damage.
Selection of the structure of the regression model
Authors: Ketko Denus , Lapach Sergiy
Published: December 2023

When constructing regression models, its specific structure is not known a priori in most cases. At the same time, the number of possible theoretical variants of the models is very large. There are no unequivocal theoretical justifications for choosing a model. The available recommendations very often contradict each other when trying to apply them practically. When choosing a marginal (specific) structure of the model, it is suggested to rely on the requirements of the applied problem, which is possible even in the absence of information about the structure.

Explanations are given on the example of problems on the study of the stability of drills depending on their geometric parameters. Decision-making on both the general structure (the type of formula) and the specific one (the list of model members) is considered. Decision-making is based on the purpose of building the model and the requirements of the applied industry for it.
Investigation of vibrations of complex mechanical systems
Authors: Babenko Andrii , Boronko Oleg , Trubachev Serhii , Lavrenko Iaroslav
Published: December 2023

In this work, a unified methodological approach and software for the calculation of structural elements under the action of vibration loads are proposed. Algorithms for determining the dynamic characteristics of machine-building structures are based on methods of forming Rayleigh-type functionals and minimizing them by coordinate descent. This approach avoids the problems associated with the formation, saving and handling of global stiffness and mass matrices. This makes it possible to significantly save the RAM of a personal computer when solving large-scale problems. The developed software is formed according to the modular principle, which makes it possible to improve and develop this package of application programs taking into account modern needs. The proposed software approach was debugged on a large number of applied problems and implemented in engineering practice. The urgent task of determining the stability of the Pico21 centrifuge movement has been solved.
The Concept of the Aerospace System in the Context of Training Specialists to Ensure the Complex of Its Management Tasks and the Application of Information Technologies
Authors: Labutkina Tetyana
Published: December 2023

Background.  The defining trends of technical progress are the development of information technologies and revolutionary approaches to the practical use of space. In aviation, there are breakthroughs in the creation of a variety of technical implementations of aviation equipment and its application. Increasingly close interaction between aviation and space systems at the level of service provision, joint problem solving. The transition to large aerospace systems connected into a single entity on the basis of information technologies and having the function of supplying information technologies is not far away. The training of specialists in the creation and operation of aerospace systems is becoming an increasingly urgent task and should be several steps ahead of the latest achievements in this direction.

Objective: conceptual developments regarding the creation of an aerospace system and educational programs for training specialists in solving the problems of managing its aircraft and their target equipment, this system management, application and production of information technologies in the system.

Methods. Results. On the basis of the analysis of the development of tasks and technologies in the field of space and aviation technology and the prospects of their combination, the concept of a single aerospace system is proposed with an emphasis on the complex of issues of managing such a system, on information technologies in this system. In the context of the creation, development and operation of the aerospace system, the features and common features of three types of educational programs are highlighted, grouped by preparation for the corresponding groups of tasks: management in space systems; management in aviation systems; provision of the aerospace system with information technologies and (or) providing information technology by the system. The content of the educational material within the framework of the mentioned educational programs is generally considered.

Conclusions. The materials of the article are aimed at improving the mentioned educational programs.
Implementing optimal HPC and MPC flow part options into the thermal scheme of the K-540-23.5 turbine unit
Authors: Sherfedinov Riza , Shvetsov Viktor , Usatyi Oleksandr
Published: December 2023

Consideration is given to the optimization peculiarities of the flow parts (FP) of the high-pressure cylinder (HPC) and the medium-pressure cylinder (MPC) of the K-540-23.5 turbine. The optimal options of the FPs of the HPC and MPC were imple-mented into the thermal scheme taking into account the effect of the underheating tem-perature of the feed water and steam parameters on the heaters during the steam bleed-offs.
The Hero’s Journey: A new model for protean career change
Authors: Iqbal Saira
Published: December 2023

The protean career is a values-driven and self-directed career where individuals seek greater independence in their work. Despite its increasing prevalence, the ways in which a protean career might develop over time outside of a traditional organisational setting is under-researched. This article draws from a dissertation research project exploring how nine protean career-changers narratively construct and understand their protean career path outside of the organisational setting. A new model of protean career change is proposed; it suggests that protean career change can be understood based on a narrative template known as the Hero’s Journey. This model can be utilised by career practitioners and researchers to understand, facilitate, and optimise protean career change.
Assessment of Muscle Activity during a Deadlift Performed by Trained and Untrained Construction Workers
Authors: Da Costa-Machado Renato Alexandre , Conceição Ana Teresa , Rocha Fernando , Branco Marco
Published: December 2023

Construction work is physically demanding. The tasks involved in this professional occupation physically exhaust workers and put them at high risk of injury. This work aims to analyze muscle fatigue in civil construction workers, with and without physical activity historical practice. For this purpose, the muscle activity of the Biceps Femoris, Trapezius Transversalis, Erector Spinae Longissimus, was evaluated using surface electromyography. Eleven male civil construction workers aged 26 to 52 years (38.00 ± 9.60), of whom 7 were untrained (N =7) and 4 were trained (N=4) participated in this study. Each subject completed two assessments at two different times. At the first assessment moment, a questionnaire was completed, and the maximum repetition of the deadlift exercise was assessed. At the second assessment, the subjects were assessed while performing the deadlift in four different situations: 50%RM at rest, 80%RM at rest, 80%RM at fatigue, and 50%RM at fatigue. The trained construction workers have higher levels of muscle activity, and there are no significant differences in muscle activation between the fatigued and non-fatigued sets. There appears to be a strong influence of physical exercise on muscle activity and fatigue in civil construction workers.
Leveraging Local Value in Post-smart Tourism Village to En-Courage Sustainable Tourism
Authors: Kusumastuti Hadining , Pranita Diaz , Viendyasari Mila , Rasul Mohamad Sattar , Sarjana Sri
Published: December 2023

ICT and digital technology adoption, sustainable development, community empowerment and local wisdom and destinations uniqueness are keywords that will be further explored in the de-velopment of tourism villages in Kenderan as the most importance of tourism destinations de-velopment from the village level. Therefor this research is aimed at developing suitable model for post smart or wise tourism village through proposing Culture and Tradition Festival and the application of a circular economy. Circular economy development in tourism villages focuses on the application of sustainable production principles in the tourism value chain, namely in creating tourism experiences together with tourists (co-creation of experience) and integrated in a tourism system that supports environmental sustainability. This research is applied research conducted with a sequential mixed method research by conducting qualitative research through expert judgment and quantitative research by circulating questionnaire to tourists visiting Kenderan village, while the collected data is analyzed by Structural Equation Modelling to see the rela-tionship between variables. The results of this research show that creative event as the locality aspects of tourist village, digital competence, and sustainability practice are the building blocks of post smart tourism village, while digital competence and sustainable practice have significant mediating effect of locality on post smart tourism village. To make tourism village possesses sustainable competitive advantages, the village must explore and promote its locality aspects to differentiate its tourist village by identifying the valuable, rare, inimitable and non-substitutable tourism resources. The implication of this research is that to develop smart tourism destination wiser and distinctive, tourist village should explore their local values and resources, embed them into its tourism basic components and core resources, and co create, distribute, deliver and promote it to global market through technology adoption and global sustainability value.
CYP26A1 Links WNT and Retinoic Acid Signaling: A Target to Differentiate ALDH+ Stem Cells in APC-Mutant CRC
Authors: Facey Caroline O. B. , Hunsu Victoria Oluwajuwon , Zhang Chi , Osmond Brian , Opdenaker Lynn , Boman Bruce
Published: December 2023

APC mutation is the main driver mechanism of CRC development and leads to constitutively activated WNT signaling, overpopulation of ALDH+ stem cells (SCs), and incomplete differentiation. We previously reported that retinoic acid (RA) receptors are selectively expressed in ALDH+ SCs, which provides a way to target cancer SCs with retinoids to induce differentiation. Hypotheses: A functional link exists between WNT and RA pathways, and APC mutation generates a WNT:RA imbalance that decreases retinoid-induced differentiation and increases ALDH+ SCs. Accordingly, to restore parity in WNT:RA signaling, we induced wt-APC expression in APC-mutant CRC cells and assessed the ability of all-trans-retinoic acid (ATRA) to induce differentiation. Notably, ATRA substantially increased expression of the WNT-target gene, CYP26A1, and inducing wt-APC reduced this expression by 50%. Thus, RA and WNT pathways crosstalk to modulate CYP26A1 metabolism of retinoids. We found that inducing wt-APC augments ATRA-induced cell differentiation by: i) decreasing cell proliferation; ii) suppressing ALDH1A1 expression; iii) decreasing ALDH+ SCs; iv) increasing neuroendocrine cell differentiation. Furthermore, NanoString profiling/bioinformatics identified a novel CYP26A1-based network that links WNT and RA signaling. Moreover, CYP26A1 inhibitors sensitized CRC cells to the anti-proliferative effect of drugs that downregulate WNT signaling. Notably. in wt-APC-CRCs, decreased CYP26A1 improves patient survival. These findings have strong potential for clinical translation.
Natural Gas Matters: LNG and India’s Quest for Clean Energy
Authors: Ghosh Subhadip , Majumder Rajarshi , Chatterjee Bidisha
Published: December 2023

India, the world’s most populous country, is the world's third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases (GHGs). Despite employing several energy sources, it still relies heavily on coal, its primary energy source. Given India’s swiftly rising energy demand, this challenges meeting emission reduction targets. India has significantly increased investments in renewables like solar and hydrogen in recent years. While commendable, these initiatives alone cannot meet the country's expanding energy demands. In the short term, India must rely on both domestic and imported fossil fuels, with natural gas being the most environmentally friendly option. In this context, this paper attempts to forecast energy consumption, natural gas production, and consumption in India till 2050 using both univariate and multivariate forecasting methods. For multivariate forecasting, we have assumed two alternative possibilities for GDP growth: the business-as-usual and the high-growth scenarios. Each of our forecasts indicates a notable shortfall in the projected production of natural gas compared to the expected demand, implying our results are robust. Our model predicts that nearly 30-50 percent of India’s natural gas consumption will be met by imports, mainly in the form of LNG. Based on these findings, this paper recommends that Indian government policies emphasize increasing domestic natural gas production, importing LNG, and expanding renewable energy resources.
Functionalized Bacteriophages Silk Fibroin-Based Films with Antimicrobial Potential
Authors: Osire Tolbert , Wang Yueqi , Lu Guojing , Popova Liubov , Burtseva Olga , Parshina Evgeniya Yu. , Sokolova Olga S
Published: December 2023

Scaffolds used for tissue/ bone defect repair must possess versatile properties suitable for each specific application. The issue of antibiotic resistance poses a significant challenge in bone tissue engineering especially when dealing with microbial infections. The most effective approach to address this challenge is to promote the integration of tissue before bacteria can adhere to it, hence preventing the proliferation of certain bacterial strains on the implant. The utilization of 3D printing and or the use of various composite polymers in scaffolds to create antibacterial scaffolds that possess both adequate mechanical strength and exceptional biocompatibility is an attractive approach for addressing the challenges associated with microbial infections in tissue. Herein, a new phage functionalized scaffold was created through surface charge modification of the composite scaffold with polyethyleimine (PEI). Afterwards, the PEI polymerized Scaffolds were incubated with phage lysate for approximately 2h prior to rinsing with ethanol. The morphological and physiochemical properties of formed scaffold were assessed through Raman spectrophotometry while the antibacterial assays were done through growth inhibition zones/ cell viability assays. The polymerized phage composite SF20_PEI.AR9 possessed the highest antimicrobial effect with clear inhibition zones of about 78.30 mm. This could be attributed to the lytic effect of phages on the bacterial cells. Moreover, the enhanced phage effect on the scaffolds was also associated to the improved surface charge on the scaffold, 78,3±7,6 mm which ultimately promoted phage scaffold interface integration hence the high antibacterial activity. The PEI polymerization approach could serve as a model for future development of phage scaffolds.
Helicobacter pylori: A Contemporary Perspective on Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment Strategies
Authors: Ali Asghar , AlHussaini Khalid I.
Published: December 2023

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a Gram-negative bacterium that colonizes the gastric mucosa and is associated with various gastrointestinal disorders. H. pylori is a pervasive pathogen, infecting nearly 50% of the world's population, and presents a substantial concern due to its link with gastric cancer, ranking as the third most common cause of global cancer-related mortality. This review article provides an updated and comprehensive overview of the current understanding of H. pylori infection, focusing on its pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment strategies. The intricate mechanisms underlying its pathogenesis, including virulence factors and host interactions, are discussed in detail. Diagnostic methods, ranging from traditional techniques to advanced molecular approaches, are explored, highlighting their strengths and limitations. The evolving landscape of treatment strategies, including antibiotic regimens and emerging therapeutic approaches, is thoroughly examined. Through a critical synthesis of recent research findings, this article offers valuable insights into the contemporary knowledge of Helicobacter pylori infection, guiding both clinicians and researchers toward effective management and future directions in combating this global health challenge.
Potential Effects of Garlic (Allium sativum L.) on the Performance, Immunity, Gut Health, Antioxidant Status, and Blood Parameters of Poultry: An Updated Comprehensive Review
Authors: Abd El-Ghany Wafaa A.
Published: December 2023

The use of antibiotics as growth promotors or for the prevention of some poultry diseases has face global concern and serious criticism. Their addition to poultry feed show hazardous effects including development of antimicrobial resistance and the potential harmful effect on humans’ health. To eliminate these threats, there is increasing interest to search for natural alternatives. Plant derivatives such as garlic (Allium sativum L.) and its derivatives are nowadays extensively used in poultry production system. Dietary supplementation of broilers and layers with garlic induced improvement of production parameters, carcass quality, and intestinal integrity. Modulation of the immune response against important viral diseases and increasing the immune organs body weight ratio resulting from supplementation of poultry with garlic. Moreover, garlic showed modulation of gut health through the antibacterial and antiparasitic activities. Treatment with garlic also can mitigate the oxidative stress and reduce the free radicals production. Reduction of cholesterol level, but improvement of some liver and blood parameters were also reported following dietary inoculation of garlic. This review was designed to search on the impact of garlic as feed additives on performance, immunity, gut health, antioxidant status, and blood parameters of poultry.
Kinematrix Field Theory Unifying Fundamental Forces and Particles
Authors: Neukart Florian , Vinokur Valerii
Published: December 2023

The Standard Model (SM) of particle physics successfully describes electromagnetic, weak, and strong forces but omits gravity. We introduce the Kinematrix Field Theory (KFT), integrating gravity into this fundamental force framework through a novel particle, the \textit{kinematon}. This gauge boson, existing in both massless and massive forms, advances the SM's scope to address enigmas like dark matter and neutrino masses. We detail the mathematical structure of the KFT and establish Feynman rules for kinematon interactions with fermions and gauge bosons. The KFT, synergizing with the Higgs mechanism and general relativity, aspires to a unified quantum theory of gravity. We explore the kinematon's phenomenological implications and its potential experimental signatures, forecasting significant advancements in fundamental physics and setting a course for future explorations in the SM.
Effectiveness of Biorational and Synthetic Insecticides in Controlling Fall Armyworm and Their Effects on the Abundance and Diversity of Associated Natural Enemies
Authors: Otim Michael Hilary , Ajam Angella Lowra , Ogwal Geofrey , Adumo Stella Aropet , Kanyesigye Dalton , Niassy Saliou , Hailu Girma , Akutse Komivi Senyo , Subramanian Sevgan
Published: December 2023

Spodoptera frugiperda is a significant economic pest of maize in Uganda. Many Ugandan maize farmers employ synthetic insecticides as their main form of control despite the negative impacts of these chemicals. The study aimed to determine the effect of synthetic, semi-synthetic and bio-pesticides on maize leaf damage, and abundance of S, frugiperda and its parasitoids in Wakiso and Lira districts. The experiments were laid out in an RCBD with six treatments in 2020 and nine treatments in 2021, replicated four times. The treatments with the biggest decrease in leaf damage and infestation were Amdocs and Roket®, followed by Nimbecidine. The biopesticides were not always more effective than the untreated control, though; their efficacy was often lower than that of synthetics, semi-synthetics, and botanical. We recovered one egg parasitoid, Telenomus remus, and seven egg and egg-larval parasitoids (Coccygidium luteum, Coccygidium sp., Cotesia icipe, Chelonus sp., Micranisa sp., Charops cf. diversipes, and Tachinidae sp. Among these, C. cf diversipes, Chelonus sp., C. luteum, C. icipe and Tachinidae were the most abundant. Parasitism was low, averaging 10% for eggs and 5.3% for larvae. Synthetic, the semi-synthetic and Nimbecidine often increased higher yield when compared with the untreated control. There were genrally low population of parasitoids, althoguh there were some indications of reduced population of parasitoids in plots treated with Amdocs and Roket®, while percent parasitism was not affected. In some instances, higher yields were even realized in untreated control. While considering the tactics to integrate, assessing the practices more compatible with biological practices will be necessary.
InfLoR-SNN: Reducing Information Loss for Spiking Neural Networks
Authors: Guo YuFei , Chen Yuanpei , Zhang Liwen , Wang YingLei , Liu Xiaode , Tong Xinyi , Ou Yuanyuan , Huang Xuhui , Ma Zhe
Published: December 2023

The Spiking Neural Network (SNN) has attracted more and more attention recently. It adopts binary spike signals to transmit information. Benefitting from the information passing paradigm of SNNs, the multiplications of activations and weights can be replaced by additions, which are more energy-efficient. However, its ``Hard Reset" mechanism for the firing activity would ignore the difference among membrane potentials when the membrane potential is above the firing threshold, causing information loss. Meanwhile, quantifying the membrane potential to 0/1 spikes at the firing instants will inevitably introduce the quantization error thus bringing about information loss too. To address these problems, we propose to use the ``Soft Reset" mechanism for the supervised training-based SNNs, which will drive the membrane potential to a dynamic reset potential according to its magnitude, and Membrane Potential Rectifier (MPR) to reduce the quantization error via redistributing the membrane potential to a range close to the spikes. Results show that the SNNs with the ``Soft Reset" mechanism and MPR outperform their vanilla counterparts on both static and dynamic datasets.
The Domestication of Machismo in Brazil: Motivations, Reflexivity, and Consonance of Religious Male Gender Roles
Authors: Dengah H.J. Francois , Dressler William W , Falcão Ana
Published: December 2023

The relationship between culture and the individual is a central focus of social scientific research. This paper examines motivations that mediate between shared culture norms and individual actions. Inspired by the works of Leon Festinger and Melford Spiro, we posit that social network conformation (the perceived adherence of one’s social network with norms) and internalization of cultural norms (incorporation of cultural models with the self-schema) will differentially shape behavior (cultural consonance) depending on the domain and individual characteristics. For the domain of gender roles among Brazilian men, religious affiliation results in different configurations of the individual and culture. Our findings suggest that due to changing and competing cultural models, religious men are compelled to reflexively “think” about what masculinity means to them, rather than subconsciously conform to social (hegemonic) expectations. This study demonstrates the importance of considering the impetus of culturally informed behaviors, and in doing so, provides a methodological means for measuring and interpreting such motivations, an important factor in the relationship between culture and the individual.
Pharmacokinetics of Tilmicosin in Plasma, Urine and Feces after a Single Intragastric Administration in Donkey (Equus asinus)
Authors: Yang Bowen , Liu Shijie , Guo Yanxin , Qu Honglei , Feng Yulong , Wang Yantao , Dong Boying , Dong Yanjie , Zhao Shancang , Huang Shimeng , Zhao Lihong , Zhang Jianyun , Ji Cheng , Ma Qiugang
Published: December 2023

Background: Tilmicosin, a macrolide antibiotic, has the potential to treat bacterial respiratory infections in donkeys. However, the pharmacokinetics of tilmicosin in donkeys have not been reported. Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the pharmacokinetics of tilmicosin in donkey plasma, urine and feces after a single intragastric administration to determine the suitability of tilmicosin for donkeys. Animals: A total of 4 healthy fattening male donkeys were selected with body weights of 148, 140, 145, and 135 kg, with an average body weight of 142.00 ± 4.95 kg. Methods: The donkeys were administered intragastrically a single dose of 10 mg·kg-1 BW tilmicosin. Blood, urine and fecal samples were collected. The concentrations of tilmicosin in plasma, urine, and feces were determined using high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem masss pectrometry. Results: After a single intragastric administration of 10 mg·kg-1 body weight, tilmicosin in donkey plasma reached a maximum concentration of 11.23 ± 5.97 mg·L-1 at 0.81 ± 0.11 h, with a mean residence time of 8.05 ± 2.44 h, a Cl/F of 0.48±0.22 L·kg-1·h-1, and a Vd/F of 9.28 ± 4.10 L·kg-1. The percentage of tilmicosin excreted through the urine of donkeys is (2.47±0.43)%, and the percentage excreted through the feces is (66.43±8.65)%. Conclusions: A single intragastric administration of 10 mg·kg-1 BW of tilmicosin to donkeys was rapidly absorbed and was able to achieve plasma concentrations of against pathogenic bacteria.
A Psychological Study of Chinese Audience Reception of The Cross-Cultural Film Everything Everywhere All at Once: Why Cultural and Communication Adaptation Fail?
Authors: Quan Rao , Rui Chen
Published: December 2023

In most movies, the "imaginary audience" is already hidden in the structure at the beginning of the creation, and the acceptance of the audience means the finalization of the movie art. The overall purpose of this paper is to explore the audience's acceptance of the cross-cultural movie Everything Everywhere All at Once based on cultural adaptation theory and communication adaptation theory. We have to cautiously reflect on whether the ecology of the movie market is undergoing restructuring nowadays, and whether the audience's receptive psychology is changing. Is there a change in the audience's receptive psychology? How can social, psychological, and cultural issues be properly internalized into the core expression of a film? This study collects more than 200,000 words of textual materials from mainstream media channels such as Douban.com, B-station, and Time.com for qualitative research, and utilizes the rooted theory approach to explore the psychological behavioral mechanism of audience's acceptance of cross-cultural films represented by Everything Everywhere All at Once and to construct a theoretical model of the psychology of acceptance in a cross-cultural context. It is found that cultural adaptation and communication adaptation theories have once again emphasized their complex structure and new discourse field in the new cross-cultural movie reception situation. This study expands the applicability of these two theories in the new socio-cultural context of China.
Is Cross-Cultural Communication Influenced by Users' Cultural Identity? A Study on The Overseas Communication of "Wukong" Image
Authors: Xian Liu , Rui Chen
Published: December 2023

Black Myth-Wukong is an electronic game adapted from the Chinese novel Journey to the West. The game exhibits distinct cross-cultural characteristics in its dissemination process. We believe that individual schema differences can influence users’ cross-cultural acceptance behaviors. Utilizing comment data collected from the internet, we conducted a programmatic grounded approach to study and process the data. Our research revealed that users’ schema differences can lead to individuals developing different cultural psychologies, including cultural identification, cultural resonance, and so on. These cultural psychologies may ultimately impact the cross-cultural dissemination of artistic works.
The Effects of Learning Mandarin Online with a Native Lecturer to University Students’ Anxiety
Authors: Sandyaningrum Juairiah Nastiti , Kusumaningtyas Dani Putri Septi
Published: December 2023

The Diploma Mandarin Language Study Program at UNS transitioned to online learning as an alternative to face-to-face instruction following the COVID-19 pandemic. Foreign language learning, including Mandarin Chinese, typically involves native speakers as instructors. However, online learning with native speakers can inadvertently result in student anxiety. To address this issue, the program collaborated with the UNS Confucius Institute to bring native lecturers onboard. Nevertheless, certain native lecturers encountered visa-related challenges that prevented them from teaching in a face-to-face setting. Inspired by the post-COVID online learning landscape, the Study Program formulated a policy to continue certain Chinese language courses online.This study aims to analyze the impact of online Chinese language learning with native lecturers on the levels of anxiety among Diploma Mandarin Language students. A quantitative approach was employed, utilizing a case study design and data collection techniques, including observation and questionnaires. The research seeks to contribute theoretically by addressing the gaps in the literature related to student anxiety during online Mandarin learning with native speakers. The study involved 30 randomly selected students from the Diploma Mandarin Language classes of 2021 and 2022 at UNS. The results of this study indicated that 73.33% of the respondents experienced anxiety while participating in online learning with native instructors. The types of anxiety included reduced learning conditions, diminished self-efficacy, and decreased learning effectiveness.
Enhancing Local Chinese Language Teacher Training in the Republic of the Congo
Authors: Savinien Ngatseke Mampola Freud
Published: December 2023

China is now one the most important countries in the globe, and with the increasing influence of Chinese language and culture, Chinese education has become more and more important during the last two decades in Africa in general, and in the Republic of Congo in particular. However, we assert the existence a major flaw in the field of Chinese education, mainly the lack of adequate training programs for Chinese teachers. Thus, this study investigates the current situation of local Chinese teacher training in the Republic of the Congo, with to goal to identify the main challenges related to the issue, and to put forward innovative methods to solve these challenges. Lately, Chinese teaching in the Republic of Congo has developed rapidly. Looking into the future, this research outlines the future research direction in the field of Chinese teacher training. It emphasizes the potential long-term impact of intensive training on language education, cultural exchanges and economic opportunities for Congolese students. In addition, it emphasizes the role can be played by government agencies, educational institutions and international organizations in supporting such initiatives.
Environmental law principles as guidelines for protecting the outer space
Authors: Hopej Kaja , Malinowska Katarzyna
Published: December 2023

Sustainable development practices in the terrestrial environment have been implemented for a long time and, despite their lack of uniformity, have so far proven to be successful. Sustainability in the space environment is a concept that has been under development for over a decade and its implementation is much more difficult, given how challenging, from various perspectives, space domain is. Hence, sustainability in outer space depends on many factors, not only technological development, responsible approaches, and measures taken by all space stakeholders, but also on properly constructed legal foundations. The peculiarities of the space sector, especially from a legal perspective, are characterized by limited experience in regulating such a challenging area. There are a number of normalization activities in addition to Corpus Iuris Spatialis that contribute to a process of unification of space activities (at least at the technical level), even though they remain outside the strictly regulatory aspect. Therefore, lawyers dealing with the space domain frequently use analogies from various legal branches. In the study of space law, particular attention has been paid to aspects of the law of the sea (regulations of high seas) or mining law in the context of space resources. Nevertheless, owing to the increasing problem of the condition of the outer space environment (mainly due to the dangerous amount of space debris in orbit) references to environmental law are increasingly visible in legal research aimed at ensuring sustainable development in outer space. National Space Legislations (NSL) often refer to ‘soft law’ instruments in the form of internationally recognized and recommended guidelines and standards1. Nevertheless, the question arises regarding the extent to which such recommendations will be implemented and enforced, particularly given their diversity. To propose a potential solution, it is important to refer to the principles based on environmental protection law, which, according to the authors, could be analogously applied in the formulation of regulations protecting the outer space environment or at least act as an inspiration for searching for the best solution in the area of space law. Starting from the foundations of the concept of sustainability, in the following study, the authors focus on the Precautionary Principle as well as the Polluter Pays Principle through appropriate risk allocation between the state and non-governmental entities. Regulations at the global, European and national level are reviewed in order to introduce the evolution of the concept of sustainable development and its potential impact on the shaping of space law. This analysis aims to examine the functioning of environmental regulation at national supranational and international level, thereby creating potential guidance for the regulation of the protection of space environment.
Liability rules protecting waste management in the light of the right to a healthy environment
Authors: Hornyák Zsófia , Lindt Roland
Published: December 2023

Some European countries use a complex system of liability to protect the environment through civil, criminal, and administrative law. The purpose of this work is to present and evaluate the constitutional background of the complex liability system protecting the order of waste management in Hungary, in addition to examining the constitutional provisions of three Western European countries – namely France, Spain and Germany – in relation to the topic. Paying particular attention to how the Constitution of the given country regulates the right to a healthy environment.
Dual Growing Rods and the Apical Control Technique for Treating Congenital Early-Onset Scoliosis
Authors: Wang Shengru , Zhao Yiwei , Du You , Yang Yang , Lin Guanfeng , Shen Jianxiong , Zhao Yu , Wu Nan , Zhuang Qianyu , Zhang Jianguo
Published: December 2023

Background:

Congenital early-onset scoliosis (CEOS) is characterized by a spectrum of vertebral anomalies, including formation failures and segmentation failures at the apex segment, which makes CEOS different from other etiologies of early-onset scoliosis. To date, studies on patients who have graduated from CEOS treatment using traditional dual growing rods (TDGR) have been scarce, and the preliminary results of TDGR with or without the apical control technique (ACT) have varied. We therefore compared the final outcomes of patients with CEOS who graduated from TDGR with or without the ACT.

Methods:

A retrospective study of patients with CEOS who had graduated from TDGR treatment performed from 2007 to 2020 was conducted. Graduation included final fusion or observation after reaching skeletal maturity. Patients were divided into the ACT-TDGR group (apical vertebrectomy and/or hemivertebrectomy with short fusion and TDGR) and the TDGR-only group. Demographic characteristics, radiographic data, patient-reported clinical outcomes, pulmonary function, and complications were analyzed.

Results:

A total of 41 patients with CEOS were enrolled: 13 in the ACT-TDGR group and 28 in the TDGR-only group. The lengthening intervals were longer in the ACT-TDGR group (mean [and standard deviation], 1.26 ± 0.66 years) than in the TDGR-only group (0.80 ± 0.27 years). The preoperative main curve was larger in the ACT-TDGR group (80.53° ± 19.50°) than in the TDGR-only group (64.11° ± 17.50°). The residual curve was comparable between groups (26.31° ± 12.82° in the ACT-TDGR group compared with 27.76° ± 15.0° in the TDGR group) at the latest follow-up. The changes in apical vertebral rotation and thoracic rotation were significantly larger in the ACT-TDGR group. Patients had comparable T1-12 and T1-S1 heights, pulmonary function, and 22-item Scoliosis Research Society (SRS-22) scores at the latest follow-up. The mean number of mechanical-related complications per patient was lower in the ACT-TDGR group (0.77 ± 0.73) than in the TDGR-only group (1.54 ± 1.43). Seventeen patients underwent final fusion.

Conclusions:

In this small-scale study, we observed that both ACT-TDGR and TDGR-only could correct the deformity while allowing for spinal growth in patients with CEOS. ACT-TDGR yielded better correction in severe cases and did not have a deleterious effect on spinal height. A large number of cases will be needed to validate the clinical value of the ACT.

Level of Evidence:

Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Longitudinal Changes in Overall 3D Supraspinatus Muscle Volume and Intramuscular Fatty Infiltration After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Authors: Xu Junjie , Liu Beibei , Qiao Yi , Ye Zipeng , Su Wei , Zhao Jinzhong
Published: December 2023

Background:

There is considerable debate regarding the longitudinal changes in overall rotator cuff (RC) muscle atrophy and intramuscular fatty infiltration (FI) following RC repair. We analyzed the longitudinal changes in overall 3D supraspinatus muscle volume and intramuscular FI (3D FI) to determine the effect of tear size and repair integrity on 3D muscle volume and intramuscular FI.

Methods:

Forty-seven patients who underwent arthroscopic RC repair and had 6-point Dixon shoulder magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) preoperatively and 3 and 12 months postoperatively were enrolled. The 3D supraspinatus muscle volume and intramuscular FI were calculated at the 3 time points, and their changes over time were evaluated in the entire cohort as well as according to tear size and repair integrity. The agreement of the difference between time points among the patients was assessed by Bland-Altman analysis.

Results:

In the cohort as a whole, there were no significant longitudinal changes in the 3D supraspinatus volume (19.65 ± 7.26 to 19.48 ± 7.46 cm3, p = 0.911) or 3D FI (17.18% ± 8.85% to 17.30% ± 9.18%, p = 0.977) from preoperatively to the final 12-month time point, overall and in the tear size and repair integrity subgroups. The 3D supraspinatus volume was significantly decreased at 3 months (17.39 ± 6.12 cm3, p < 0.001) but then increased again by 12 months (p < 0.001), reaching a value similar to the preoperative level. The 3D FI had a small increase at 3 months (18.18% ± 9.65%, p = 0.097) but subsequently decreased slightly again (p = 0.211), such that there were no significant longitudinal changes. The differences in the 3D supraspinatus volume and FI between these time points showed high agreement among patients.

Conclusions:

The overall 3D supraspinatus volume and 3D FI showed no longitudinal change between the preoperative baseline and the 12-month follow-up after arthroscopic RC repair. Tear size and repair integrity had no impact on the longitudinal patterns of muscle volume and intramuscular FI changes. The 3D supraspinatus volume decreased during the first 3 months but recovered to baseline at 12 months postoperatively; 3D FI was relatively stable throughout the 12 months of follow-up after repair.

Level of Evidence:

Therapeutic Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.