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La marina española en la obra de José de Vargas y Ponce (1786-1816)
Authors: Guimerá Ravina Agustín
Published: November 2023

Durante el siglo XVIII, la historia como ciencia recibió un gran impulso en la Europa ilustrada. Los historiadores españoles de la segunda mitad de la centuria se vieron influenciados además por el ambiente oficial, que promocionaba una reinterpretación apologética de la historia de España, para hacer frente a los ataques de escritores extranjeros. Pero, al mismo tiempo, se dio una cierta postura crítica del pasado hispano. Los militares ilustrados participaron de este movimiento. Este trabajo se ocupa de la obra histórica del polifacético marino José de Vargas y Ponce (1760-1821), que se inscribe en esta dualidad apología-crítica. En este trabajo me ocuparé de su visión de la Marina española desde la Antigüedad y, en especial, de la Real Armada que le tocó vivir.
Las fiebres y la plaga en la Barcelona de los años 80 del siglo XVIII
Authors: Pometti Benítez Kevin Albert
Published: November 2023

Durante la etapa postrera de la Pequeña Edad de Hielo, la Península Ibérica se vio sumida a finales del siglo XVIII en un periodo de fuerte irregularidad climática, conocido como Oscilación Maldá. La inestabilidad del clima dio lugar a una sucesión de sequías, tormentas, olas de frío y de calor que, entre otros, junto con el crecimiento de la población, la falta de adecuadas medidas de higiene y el impacto directo e indirecto de las actividades productivas humanas, generaron, en su conjunto, un marco propicio para el arraigo de enfermedades y plagas que repercutieron sobre la vida cotidiana de quienes las padecieron. En este artículo nos centraremos en el análisis de las que convergieron en la Barcelona de los años 80 del siglo XVIII para comprender el impacto que ocasionaron y las reacciones que se produjeron entre médicos y autoridades para intentar paliar las consecuencias de estos episodios.
THE IMPACT OF IMPROVISED TEACHING MATERIALS ON EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE IN SOME SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN JAMA’A LOCAL GOVERNMENT KAFANCHAN, AREA OF KADUNA STATE.
Authors: Gabriel Paul
Published: November 2023

ABSTRACTThe primary aim of the study was to determine the effect of improvised teaching materials on effective teaching and learning of agricultural science in secondary schools in the Jama’a local government area of Kaduna state. The main issues in the study were the relevance of the improvised teaching (instructional) materials to the teaching and learning of agricultural science, and the findings that improvisation is of great benefit to students, teachers, society, the education sector, and the country (Nigeria) as a whole. According to the researcher, improvised learning materials have the following qualities: arouse the learner's curiosity, remind them of earlier learning, inform them what they will be learning next, present new learning materials, help them receive feedback on their learning, encourage them to be better. The researcher also discovered that the types of instructional materials, such as visual, audio-visual, and audio, made recommendations to school administrators. The questionnaire is a sort of structured questionnaire. The research was conducted by distributing 150 questionnaires to 50 teachers and 100 students. Ten public secondary schools were selected. A total of 150 questionnaires were received and returned by 5 teachers and ten students randomly selected from each secondary school. The data were analyzed using frequency counts and percentages. The report suggests that instructional materials can be improvised in cases where the school is not isolated or accessible.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF DEREGULATED NIGERIAN POWER SYSTEM: A CASE STUDY OF GENERATION SYSTEM
Authors: Jumba Ahmad , Haruna Y. S. , Aliyu U.O. , Amao A.L.
Published: November 2023

In this work, comprehensive statistical data characterizing state of the Nigerian Electricity Generation System have been generated. Herein, Data Employment Analysis (DEA) scenario method performance analysis has been conducted on the generated data. The main outcome results showed that the installed and generation capacity increased by 23% and 44.3% for years 2016 and 2020, respectively. Similarly, the outcome of scenario analysis conducted using DEA on the constraints; show that, if the two major constraints can be eliminate i.e. gas and distribution the generation performance can be increases to approximately 99.9%. The market performance improved from 28.12% in 2016 to 40.83% in2020.
Effect of meal time on postprandial glycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity not receiving insulin
Authors: Misnikova I. V. , Zoloeva D. E. , Glazkov A. A.
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND: Postprandial hyperglycemia (PPG) is associated with micro- and macrovascular diseases in patients with T2DM. Severity of postprandial peaks depends on composition and amount of food. Circadian rhythms can influence PPG, which may determine variability of glycemia during day. According to literature, in persons without T2DM, PPG is maximum after dinner. Features of the postprandial response in patients with T2DM are not effective enough.

AIM: To assess variability of postprandial glycemia based on flash glucose monitoring (FGM) depending on meal times in patients with T2DM not receiving insulin.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: Open prospective study. T2DM patients were managed on FMG FreeStyle Libre. Each patient carried out 9 tests with three types of food loads: boiled buckwheat (250 grams), apple (200 grams) and white bread (30 grams) for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Statistical analysis of PPG by area under glycemic curve (AUC) and area under glycemic curve excluding starting glycemia (delta AUC), analysis of glycemia before meals (Start_gly) was carried out. Effect of time of food intake and food type was assessed with a two-way RM ANOVA using R 4.1.2. for quantitative variables, arithmetic means and standard deviations (M±SD) are presented.

RESULTS: A total of 29 patients were included. Data from 17 patients, 153 food loading tests, were included in analysis. Both food type (p=0.037) and time of food intake (p=0.003) were shown to have a significant effect on the AUC. Maximum AUC values were observed after breakfast (p=0.005 vs supper, p<0.001 vs dinner), and buckwheat intake (p=0.01 vs apple).

For the delta AUC only type of food (p=0.003) had significant influence. Delta AUC was higher for buckwheat than for apple (p=0.001) and wheat bread (p=0.012).

CONCLUSION: Patients with T2DM who do not receive insulin have higher PCG levels after breakfast compared to lunch and dinner, regardless of the type of food load. Rise in glucose after a food load relative to initial values does not significantly differ from time of a meal, which does not coincide with known data on the maximum rise in glycemia on a food stimulus after dinner, which is observed in individuals without DM2.
Seroprevalencia y factores de riesgo asociados a la infección Neospora caninum en sistemas bovinos y caprinos del Noroeste de Argentina
Authors: Suarez Víctor Humberto , Martínez Gabriela Marcela , Dodero Ana Mariel , Neumann Roberto Daniel , Olmos Leandro Hipólito , Gos María Laura
Published: November 2023

Se llevó a cabo un estudio basado en una encuesta transversal en sistemas productivos bovinos de cría (n= 19) y de leche (n= 21) y en caprinos (n= 43) en diferentes ecorregiones de Salta. El objetivo del trabajo fue estudiar la asociación entre la seroprevalencia de anticuerpos anti Neospora caninum y aquellos factores relacionados con los sistemas productivos. Se procesaron 1974 sueros mediante la técnica de Inmunofluorescencia Indirecta. Para el análisis estadístico de las variables se utilizó el chi-cuadrado, el Odds Ratio (OR), la regresión logística y análisis de correspondencias. De los 83 rodeos y majadas visitadas el 91,6% tuvo al menos un animal seropositivo. La prevalencia general fue del 34,4±27% (95% IC: 28,8-40,7%), hallándose diferencias significativas (p<0,006) entre la prevalencia de los sistemas de cría (17,6 ±10%) en relación a la de los de leche (37,4 ±16%) y caprinos (40,3 ±33,1%). Los factores de riesgo asociados a una seroprevalencia de N. caninum ≥20% de los bovinos muestreados fueron el sistema lechero (OR 10,2; 95% IC: 2,39-44,1) y el porcentaje de abortos mayores al 7% (OR 3,85; 95% IC: 1,0-14,8) y de los caprinos fue el porcentaje de perros mayor al 5 % en relación con el total de cabras en servicio (OR 6,8; 95% IC: 1,85-25,2) y tendencia a asociarse con los sistemas semiintensivos con cierta suplementación (OR 3,25; 95% IC: 0,92-14,2). Los presentes resultados muestran que las infecciones por N. caninum en el tambo bovino y en las majadas caprinas de Salta y Jujuy son importantes y ameritan profundizar los estudios.
La fauna silvestre atropellada como recurso para estudios de patógenos. Una revisión bibliográfica
Authors: Bermúdez C. Sergio E. , Varela-Petrucelli Joao , Montenegro Víctor
Published: November 2023

La fauna silvestre puede ser reservorio de numerosos patógenos que pueden poseer importancia zoonótica; sin embargo, debido a las dificultades en la captura y manejo de estos animales, en muchas ocasiones se hace complicado obtener muestras para analizar. En este trabajo se presentan ejemplos citados de la literatura sobre cómo las carcasas de animales silvestres atropellados, pueden ser una alternativa para la colecta de muestras de tejidos o de ectoparásitos que permitan la detección de patógenos, incluyendo su debida manipulación y preservación para obtención de estos datos.
Secrecy of WSN Data Over Nakagami m Fading Channels with Selection Combining Diversity
Authors: Sharma Hemant Kumar , Kumbhani Brijesh
Published: November 2023

We consider the security of wireless sensor network (WSN) data over Nakagami – m fading channels at the physical layer. A WSN in which the fusion center performs selection diversity has been considered for better quality reception. The links between the WSN node and fusion center are assumed to follow Nakagami-m fading distribution. Closed-form expressions for secrecy outage probability (SOP) are derived, and it is established that SOP analysis also leads to the analysis of the existence of secrecy as a special case of SOP. The analytical expressions have been validated through results from simulations. The analysis is valid for all positive real values of the fading parameter, m. The limits on the signal-to-noise ratio can be obtained to secure the transmitted data against eavesdropping with the required SOP and secrecy rate using the analysis presented in this paper.
Effect of Gyroscopic Couple on Aircraft Landing Gear Shimmy
Authors: V Giridharan , S Sivakumar
Published: November 2023

This article presents the effect of gyroscopic couples on the shimmy response of landing gear. The gyroscopic effect between the rotational motions of the aircraft’s longitudinal and vertical axes may be one of the causes of shimmy. The vertical load acting on the wheel axle plays a significant role in a tire’s dynamic characteristics, which may influence shimmy oscillation. So, vertical dynamics also need to be considered for shimmy analysis along with lateral and torsional modes. Suitable mathematical models are required to study the system’s shimmy oscillation and stability nature. The mathematical model was developed by introducing a gyroscopic couple with 5 degrees of freedom (DOF). A numeric analysis was made to investigate the influence of gyroscopic couples on the landing gear model. The simulation results of the model with and without gyroscopic couple are compared and the effect of each parameter on shimmy is studied.
Bounded PCA based Multi Sensor Image Fusion Employing Curvelet Transform Coefficients
Authors: Singh Aniket Kumar , Chaudhuri Debasis , Mitra Shantanu , Singh Manish Pratap , Chaudhuri Bidyarthi Baran
Published: November 2023

The fusion of thermal and visible images acts as an important device for target detection. The quality of the spectral content of the fused image improves with wavelet-based image fusion. However, compared to PCA-based fusion, most wavelet-based methods provide results with a lower spatial resolution. The outcome gets better when the two approaches are combined, but they may still be refined. Compared to wavelets, the curvelet transforms more accurately depict the edges in the image. Enhancing the edges is a smart way to improve spatial resolution and the edges are crucial for interpreting the images. The fusion technique that utilizes curvelets enables the provision of additional data in both spectral and spatial areas concurrently. In this paper, we employ an amalgamation of Curvelet Transform and a Bounded PCA (CTBPCA) method to fuse thermal and visible images. To evidence the enhanced efficiency of our proposed technique, multiple evaluation metrics and comparisons with existing image merging methods are employed. Our approach outperforms others in both qualitative and quantitative analysis, except for runtime performance. Future Enhancement-The study will be based on using the fused image for target recognition. Future work should also focus on this method’s continued improvement and optimization for real-time video processing.
REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF APPROACHES AND PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF HUMAN EMOTION RECOGNITION
Authors:   Vladimir State University named after Alexander and Nicolay Stoletovs, Vladimir, Russia, Orlov A.A. , Mironov M.I. ,   Vladimir State University named after Alexander and Nicolay Stoletovs, Vladimir, Russia, Abramova E.S. ,   Vladimir State University named after Alexander and Nicolay Stoletovs, Vladimir, Russia
Published: November 2023

Human emotions are complex and multifaceted, making them difficult to quantify and analyze. However, as technology advances, researchers are exploring the artificial intelligence used to better understand and classify human emotions. In particular, neural networks are becoming increasingly popular for emotion recognition and analysis because of their ability to learn and adapt from large datasets. Objective. This study aims to review and analyze different approaches and practical applications of recognizing human emotions using neural networks. In particular, the study focuses on examining neural networks different types used for emotion recognition, data collection methods, as well as emotion recognition practical applications in various fields. The study also aims to identify limitations and issues associated with emotion recognition using neural networks. Methods. This study used a comprehensive review of relevant literature, including scholarly articles, conference proceedings, and books, to gather information on approaches and practical applications of human emotion recognition using neural networks. The review focused on recent research. The information collected was analyzed to identify the neural networks different types used for emotion recognition and data collection methods. Results. The literature review revealed several approaches to emotion recognition using neural networks, including convolutional neural networks, recurrent neural networks, and hybrid neural networks. Practical applications of emotion recognition using neural networks are found in a variety of fields, including marketing, health care, and education. The review also identified limitations and challenges associated with emotion recognition using neural networks, including dataset bias and the need for more diverse and representative datasets. Conclusion. A review and analysis of the approaches and practical applications of human emotion recognition technology using neural networks highlight the potential benefits and challenges associated with this technology. The results of this study can be used to guide future research on emotion recognition using neural networks to improve the accuracy and applicability of emotion recognition in various fields.
ADAPTIVE SEARCH LESS CONTROL OF A PUMPING COMPLEX IN CONDITIONS OF NON-STATIONARITY
Authors:   MIREA – Russian Technological University, Moscow, Russia, Lutov A.G. , Novozhenin M.B. ,   MIREA – Russian Technological University, Moscow, Russia
Published: November 2023

At operation of the automated pump complexes except for signal (coordinate) disturbances, there are the parametric disturbances, caused by non-stationarity of parameters of the given complex, in particular hydraulic resistances of the network, pump, inlet pipeline, and also fluctuations of parameters of the pumped liquid. The traditional approach to the automatic control of the output coordinates of the pump complex is reduced to the construction of systems with coordinate feedback and, as a rule, the regulation of speed of the centrifugal pump, which is inefficient for solving the problems of fast parametric control in the conditions of the relevant perturbations. The use of automated control of the bypass channel of pumping complex allows to provide more adequate processing of parametric disturbances, such as, in particular, vibration and elements of water hammer, as well as disturbances activating various undesirable hydraulic processes, such as cavitation and surge. The article considers the issues of building an adaptive search-less self-adaptive system to solve the problem of increasing the efficiency of working off the above parametric disturbances. Research objective: Investigation of the possibility of automatic processing of parametric disturbances when controlling the pumping complex by the bypass channel by constructing an adaptive system in the class of searchless self-adaptive control systems with a reference model. Materials and methods. The methods of mathematical modelling, in particular, the method of electron analogy, methods of the theory of automatic control with use of the apparatus of transfer functions, methods of the theory of adaptive control, methods of numerical modelling with use of the program complex SimInTech have been used to conduct research. Results. The synthesis of the control algorithm of the search-free self-adaptive system with a reference model to solve the problem of parametric perturbations in the pumping complex using the bypass channel has been made. Conclusion. The results of the study substantiate the possibility of building and using the adaptive searchless control system of the pumping complex for more effective automatic processing of parametric disturbances in order to compensate and reduce their negative effects.
IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY OF INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES INVOLVED IN THE PRODUCTION AND USE OF BIMETALLIC SHEET MATERIALS
Authors:   South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia, Hollay A.V. , Kostyleva L.Yu. ,   South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia, Korennaya K.A. ,   JSC “Kuznetsk Ferroalloys”, Novokuznetsk, Russia, Loginovskiy O.V. ,   South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia
Published: November 2023

Improving the efficiency of industrial enterprises is heavily reliant on the technologies employed in production and the practical application of the products and structures produced by the companies. The authors' research on quality control methods for manufacturing bimetallic sheet materials and technological equipment has revealed that non-destructive testing methods can significantly reduce production costs. The study identifies thermal testing as one of the most effective forms of non-destructive testing. Aim. The research aims to explore these testing methods and their cost-saving benefits within current technological procedures. Justifying the use of thermal non-destructive testing as a method for improving the quality control of bimetallic sheet materials during the manufacturing process and enhancing the efficiency of management in industrial enterprises of the relevant profile. Materials and methods. Analysis of researches in the field of technologies and methods of thermal non-destructive testing for enterprises. Results. The benefits and cost-effectiveness of using thermal non-destructive testing methods in manufacturing companies that produce products and use technological equipment with bimetallic sheet materials are demonstrated. Requirements are outlined and a quality control system structure for these materials is established based on the thermal non-destructive testing method. A mathematical model for determining the thermal state of a bimetallic plate is presented alongside the potential for its software implementation. Conclusion. The method of thermal nondestructive testing proves to be efficient and productive in modern conditions, enabling acceptable cost implementation of quality control systems in production and operation. The findings can be applied in industrial companies that work with multilayer bimetallic materials in their products and constructions.
Beden Eğitimi ve Oyun Dersinde Eğitsel Oyunlarla Değerler Eğitimi
Authors: USTA Büşra , YORULMAZ Bilal
Published: November 2023

Araştırmanın amacı ilkokul 3. sınıf öğrencilerine Beden Eğitimi ve Oyun dersi kapsamında programda yer alan sorumluluk, sabır, dürüstlük değerleri ile ilgili farkındalık kazandırılması noktasında eğitsel oyunların etkililiğinin ortaya çıkarılmasıdır. Çalışmada nitel bir araştırma deseni olan eylem araştırması türlerinden birisi olan teknik/bilimsel/işbirlikçi eylem araştırması kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu İstanbul’da bir devlet okulunda öğrenim gören 23 ilkokul 3. sınıf öğrencisi oluşturmaktadır. Çalışma grubu belirlenirken tipik durum örneklemesi yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Uygulama sürecinde değerlendirme yapmak için öğrenci görüşmeleri, araştırmacı gözlemleri, ses ve video kayıtlarından yararlanılmıştır. Ortaya çıkan nitel veriler betimsel analiz tekniği ile çözümlenmiştir. Araştırmanın sonunda beden eğitimi ve oyun dersinde eğitsel oyunlar ile gerçekleştirilen eğitimin öğrencilerde sorumluluk, sabır, dürüstlük değerleri ile ilgili farkındalık kazandırdığı tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca öğrencilerin süreçle ilgili olumlu düşüncelere sahip olduğu, yapılan etkinliklerden keyif aldıkları gözlenmiştir. Araştırma sonuçlarından yola çıkarak gelecekte yapılacak çalışmalarda eylem süresinin daha uzun sürmesi, etkisi incelenen oyun sayısının artırılması, eğitsel oyunlarla değerler eğitimi konusunun tüm sınıf ve derslerde araştırılması önerilmektedir.
The Quasi-experimental in Mixed Method: Mindfulness-Based Acceptance Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Test Anxiety
Authors: BÜYÜKÖKSÜZ Engin , AVCI Raşit
Published: November 2023

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The aim of our study is to compare the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-Based Acceptance Intervention (MBA) in decreasing the anxiety of students, which negatively impacts academic achievement. A mixed-methods design was employed in the study. The experimental part is a quasi-experimental one including the pre-test, post-test, and control group. Data were collected by through a semi-structured interview to reveal the effectiveness of the experimental part. According to the results of the study, it was concluded that the experimental group scores decreased significantly compared to the control group. However, no significant difference was found between the experimental groups. In the qualitative part of the study, a case study was employed to reveal the outcomes achieved by the participants in the group sessions. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results indicated that MBA was effective in recuing test anxiety along with CBT.
ROLE OF FINTECH IN FINANCIAL INCLUSION OF SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SME) IN INDIA
Authors: Gupta Pooja
Published: November 2023

Fintech is the application of technology in financial services, combining techniques such as hardware, software, and cloud with a financial platform like Banks, NBFCs, wealth management firms etc. The traditional banking system is going through a digital transformation with the help of these Fintech companies. These companies are acting as game changer by designing innovative digital platforms, with the common end goal of enhancing financial inclusion of SMEs. Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the engine that drives the economy and contributes to the GDP in India. These entities do not have access to easy finance due to issues like lack of collateral and credit history. Traditional financial institutions adopt a cautious process when make small-unsecured loans and moreover they prefer loans only against collateral. So there is a greater need for adequate financial support for small and medium enterprises. However, Banks are partnering with FinTech firms and are taking the entire process online to reduce the transaction cost and turnaround time. They are looking for alternative sources of data to measure the creditworthiness of SMEs. This has led to the emergence of a new sector known as alternative lending, which is essentially an online platform for lenders (retail or institutional) to lend directly to borrowers (individual or corporate). While traditional organizations evaluate balance sheets, P&L statements and other documents of the business, Fintech platforms use AI and advanced machine learning algorithms to rate the SME’s creditworthiness. Fintech platforms lay specific importance to digital data available in an ecosystem like bank transactions, cash flow, and importance is given to company ratings from credit reporting agencies. This research paper talks about how the fintech firms are contributing towards the financial inclusion of SMEs by introducing them with various financial products and a digital lending platform. It looks at the opportunities available to the Fintech sector as well as the challenges faced by them. It is a qualitative study based on an open questionnaire format. The study further looks at the specific needs of the SME sector regarding financing and how Fintech companies are bridging the gap of financing for these SMEs.
Effect of fiscal expansion on inflation during the period of unconventional monetary policy
Authors: Omerbegovic Arapovic Adisa , Djedovic Irfan , Mulaahmetović Inda
Published: November 2023

Economic supply shocks and fiscal expansion coupled with monetary expansion are suspected causes of the rise in inflation that we observe in most of the developed and developing economies today. In this paper we look at the effect of the government budget deficit(surplus) or fiscal policy stance, and quantitative easing on inflation while controlling for economic shocks using the method of cointegration as we find data series in our model to be integrated of order one and having support of one cointegrating equation between the variables. Our analysis is performed using Federal Reserve monthly data from 1994 to 2022 using Two-Step Engle-Granger (1987) method and Fully Modified OLS by Phillips and Hansen (1990). We compare these models to Auto Regressive Distributed Lag model of Pesaran and Shin (1998) which allows for analysis irrespective of the order of integration to provide for more robustness regarding the estimated relationships in cases of misspecification of stationary properties in our time series. Both cointegrating models lend support to the initial postulated relationship where expansionary fiscal policy has significant positive impact on the price level during the long run but also enhances the effect of the Quantitative Easing on the price level as the interaction term between these variables is significant, indicating that during the periods of expansionary fiscal policy, expansionary monetary policy through Quantitative easing has bigger effect. Our analysis is performed controlling for effect of economic shocks and price of real exchange rate on the price level. Stability of the cointegration model tests reveal presence of structural breaks which when included in the cointegrating equation change the importance of the impact that fiscal stance has on inflation and reveal that inflation is mainly result of the expansion in central bank assets after 2008, which coincides with period of unconventional monetary policy
THE USE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TRUST IN THE TREATMENT OF ANXIETY
Authors: Er Ülkü , Yücel Doğan , Gül Sueda , Osman Uygur Emin , Ayse Metin , Aydın Beyza , Kara Burcu
Published: November 2023

This study aims to explain the psychological effects of trust orientation and trust use in anxiety disorders. Content analysis and descriptive analysis were performed in the research. According to the research findings, it has been observed that trust is an important psychological support mechanism for behaviors the situation of people who do not rely on research, the formation process of trust, the emotions, thoughts, and behaviors that prevent the feeling of trust, the untrustworthy features that increase the level of anxiety in people, the submissive prototype of the trustee and the methods that can be used for therapy by relying on the characteristics of the person will be given in treatment. Homework process and finally these indicators were discussed. The study's findings were discussed based on the relevant literature and suggestions were made for future research. In cases where the decision-making stages of the trust, health problems, economic problems, and the trust opinions of the participants are compatible with the definitions of trust in the literature; It has been observed that it is an orientation used in moments of uncertainty, helplessness, or distress. As a result of trust, it has been revealed that people feel more comfortable and peaceful, their psychological resilience increases and they accept the results. Research findings show that trust is an essential psychological support mechanism for believers.
Krytyczne doświadczenia życiowe jako źródło zmian: w kierunku potraumatycznego rozwoju
Authors: Wróblewska Halina Monika
Published: November 2023

Experiencing highly stressful events need not only entail negative consequences, but may also lead to the emergence of positive change, which is referred to as post-traumatic growth. The study shows the role of subjective resources and potential in dealing with a crisis that may constitute a possible space for development. The aim of the considerations is to look at critical life experiences as a source of change. They are related to positive adaptation (resilience). Important resilience skills include reevaluation and reinterpretation of the meaning of events in the face of threats and change. Resources and subjective potential, which moderate the negative impact of threats and adversities, help to determine positive orientation, creative human activity and the ability to transgressive actions
A link between Kendall’s τ, the length measure and the surface of bivariate copulas, and a consequence to copulas with self-similar support
Authors: Sánchez Juan Fernández , Trutschnig Wolfgang
Published: November 2023

Working with shuffles, we establish a close link between Kendall’s

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Ultrasound-assisted green synthesis and in silico study of 6-(4-(butylamino)-6-(diethylamino)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)oxypyridazine derivatives
Authors: Gomktsyan Tiruhi , Khachatryan Angelina , Avakyan Diana , Hunanyan Lernik , Shainova Roza , Karapetyan Armen , Ghazaryan Emma , Vorskanyan Asya , Dovlatyan Margarita , Gharibyan Yana , Yengoyan Aleksandr , Pivazyan Vergush
Published: November 2023

Eco-friendly ultrasound-assisted synthesis of a series of 3-N-substituted 6-((4-(butylamino)-6-(diethylamino)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)oxy)pyridazin-3(2H)-one derivatives and in silico study to predict their biological activities were carried out. Physicochemical and pharmacokinetic properties were obtained. Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and toxicity properties and bioavailability index were calculated. A comparative analysis of structural similarity based on the Tanimoto coefficient was carried out.
Investigating the targeted use of (dis)agreement in leave to appeal decisions of the HKSAR appellate courts: a corpus-assisted discourse analysis
Authors: Ye Meng , Mckeown Jamie
Published: November 2023

This study explores the use of targeted (dis)agreement by judges in leave to appeal decisions of the HKSAR appellate courts. This is achieved by applying proclaim (i.e., pronounce, concur, and endorse) and disclaim (i.e., deny and counter) of Appraisal theory and a typology of discourse targets (i.e., General, Responsive, and Specific). The study identifies significant frequency differences in the use of targeted (dis)agreement between a corpus of grant and a corpus of dismissal decisions. Amongst other things, the findings show that, in grant decisions, judges used a greater amount of General proclaim (i.e., pronounce) to convey how applications satisfied the relevant legal requirements. Contrastively, in dismissal decisions, judges used a greater amount of General/Responsive proclaim (i.e., endorse and concur) to express agreement with the lower courts, case law, and general principles of law (which essentially functioned as rebuttals to the arguments submitted by applicants). General concur was also used to highlight general legal principles so as to classify current cases negatively. The present study also examines the impact of targeted (dis)agreement on outcomes (i.e., grant or dismiss). The findings demonstrate that General/Responsive proclaim and General/Responsive disclaim acted as independent predictors with either a positive or negative influence on the outcomes. The implications of these findings are discussed in the final section of the study.
A Doxological Response to the Problem of Disenchantment
Authors: Rae Robert
Published: November 2023

In recent years, much attention has been paid to the problem of disenchantment, perhaps most notably in the extensive work of Charles Taylor. This article examines the disenchantment narrative as formulated by Max Weber and appropriated by Charles Taylor, and augment this with the perspective offered by Jason Josephson-Storm and other interlocutors, to generate a reading suitable for theological use. It suggests ways in which the human person and society might be affected by disenchantment. Finally, it explores means by which prayer might be used as a resource for dealing with the causes and symptoms of disenchantment, following the example of Andrew Prevot’s careful exploration of prayer as a source of Christian thought. Prevot’s concept of doxological theology (‘thinking prayer’) is particularly useful for resisting what he identifies as three crises of modernity: secularity, the fate of Western metaphysics, and socioeconomic and identity-based violence. This describes the imperative for studies in this area: insofar as the process of disenchantment contributes to the systematic violence and dehumanisation inherent in modernity, it is vital to explore the mechanics of that process and possible tools to combat it.
Is Poland Still the Bulwark of Christendom?
Authors: Jaworski Krzysztof
Published: November 2023

This article provides a comprehensive examination of the current state of research in Polish practical theology, focusing on the significant pastoral challenges confronted by the Catholic Church in Poland today. Comprising two parts, the study begins with a descriptive analysis of the institutional framework of Polish theology. It highlights the contemporary landscape of Polish ecclesiastical universities and theological faculties, addressing concerns regarding didactics and the declining enrollment of theology students. Additionally, the article explores the recent evaluation principles employed by the Ministry of Education and Science for assessing Polish theological faculties. The second part of the article presents a research-based investigation into the primary pastoral problems in Poland, drawing on selected literature sources. These issues encompass: (1) the decreasing number of dominicantes and communicantes, (2) the Church’s engagement in the digital realm, (3) challenges associated with youth ministry, (4) the decline in student participation in religious education classes, (5) the absence of adult catechesis, and (6) the complexities surrounding the use of religious language. In response to the titular inquiry regarding Poland’s status as a bastion of Christendom, the study offers a cautiously affirmative response, considering certain reservations. Research findings demonstrate that the profile of Polish Catholics has undergone an inevitable evolution towards secularization in recent years, with Polish pastoral care not always keeping pace with this shifting mentality.
Urban Governance of Disaster Response Capacity: Institutional Models of Local Scalability
Authors: Krogh Andreas Hagedorn , Røiseland Asbjørn
Published: November 2023

Increasingly confronted with the acute risk of large-scale disaster, local governments across the globe are searching for effective and efficient strategies for scaling their disaster response capacity. Emergency management research has examined such strategies in various urban settings, but still suffers from the lack of proper theoretical frameworks for studying how institutionalized modes of governance condition local scalability in different national contexts. Building on the research tradition of urban governance, this article develops a conceptual framework for conducting institutional analysis of overarching values, norms and practices that shape the local scaling of disaster response capacity. It demonstrates the analytical value of the framework by applying it in an illustrative case study of disaster response systems in the three Scandinavian countries of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. The framework proves useful for systematizing and discussing nuances within and across institutional contexts.
Performance evaluation of the automated body fluid analysis of the new Sysmex XR haematology analyser
Authors: Van Laer Christine , Dedeene Lieselot , Gruwier Lien , Vanmechelen Bram , Hwandih Talent , Mintzas Konstantinos , Münster Marion , Boeckx Nancy
Published: November 2023

Objectives

The cellular composition of body fluids (BF) provides insight into disease pathology and is an important diagnostic parameter. The well-established Sysmex XN haematology analyser (XN) offers automated BF analysis and is in routine use in many laboratories. In this study the performance of the new Sysmex XR analyser (XR) in testing BF is compared to the XN.

Methods

Cerebrospinal, pleural, peritoneal, and synovial fluids, as well as bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) samples, were processed in BF mode on both analysers. Standard statistical methods were used to evaluate the performance of XR compared to the reference XN.

Results

Cell counts were generated from a total of 356 measurements from 307 patient BF samples. After application of exclusion criteria, 86 cerebrospinal, 77 peritoneal, 78 pleural, and 89 synovial fluid sample pairs were compared. An excellent correlation coefficient (r) between the two analysers was observed for all diagnostic parameters; WBC-BF: 0.996, RBC-BF: 0.974, TC-BF: 0.995, MN#: 0.994, MN%: 0.830, PMN#: 0.985 and PMN%: 0.835. The research parameters also performed equally well (r values of 0.900–0.994). The performance of diluted and undiluted samples was equally good. Similar results for diagnostic and research parameters were obtained from 62 BAL samples (r values of 0.899–0.992).

Conclusions

This study demonstrates that the automated BF counts on the new Sysmex XR analyser are equivalent to that of the XN for all BF types analysed.
Strong approximation of a two-factor stochastic volatility model under local Lipschitz condition
Authors: Coffie Emmanuel
Published: November 2023

We establish theoretical properties of the solution to a two-variance-driven interest rate model with super-linear coefficient terms.
Since this model is not tractable analytically, we construct an implementable numerical method to approximate it and prove the finite-time strong convergence theory under the local Lipschitz condition.
Finally, we provide simulation examples to demonstrate the theoretical results.
Message framing, partisanship, and popular support for COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all adults: Evidence from a preregistered survey experiment
Authors: Viskupič Filip , Wiltse David L.
Published: November 2023

Following the outbreak of COVID-19, the federal government in the United States required some population groups to be vaccinated. Other countries imposed even more comprehensive vaccination requirements. We conducted a preregistered randomized survey experiment that evaluated whether emphasizing the societal or economic benefits could shift popular support for a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all adults. The experiment was embedded in a survey conducted in May 2022 on a sample of 1,199 registered voters in South Dakota. Participants were randomly assigned into a control group (n = 394), communitarian frame group (n = 403), or economic frame group (n = 379). Results of difference-of-means tests and multivariate regression analyses showed that neither of the experimental treatments had a statistically significant impact on support for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination. We found that these attitudes were primarily driven by partisan self-identification. Our results underscored the political nature of attitudes toward the COVID-19 pandemic and particularly mandatory COVID-19 vaccination.
Evaluation of Desiccation Behavior in Basalt Microfiber–Reinforced Bentonite Clay for Geological Repositories of Nuclear Spent Fuel Using Digital Image Correlation
Authors: Grasley Julia , Azzam Abdullah , Rahmani Mohammad , Kim Yong-Rak , Eun Jongwan , Kim Seunghee
Published: November 2023

Secure storage of nuclear spent fuel (NSF) is of great concern for protecting public health and safety. The preferred long-term solution is underground containment in geological repositories, where one or more engineered barrier materials (EBM) encapsulate the NSF and separate it from the natural rock. Bentonite clay is commonly used as an EBM due to its many advantageous properties including low hydraulic conductivity, which ensures limitation of water infiltration to the system and the subsequent risk of corrosion in NSF canisters. However, bentonite clay subjected to heating from nuclear decay may form desiccation cracking. This study conducted disk-shaped free shrinkage tests and ring-shaped restrained shrinkage tests of bentonite clay samples reinforced with basalt microfibers. Digital image correlation was used as a noncontact full-field displacement measurement to track the time-evolving shrinkage and desiccation cracking phenomena and make quantified comparisons between plain bentonite and bentonite with varying contents of basalt microfibers (i.e., 0.0, 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 % wt.). Results indicate that plain bentonite and basalt microfiber-reinforced samples showed similar free shrinkage behavior, while desiccation cracking behavior was significantly altered by adding basalt microfibers. Microfiber reinforcement effectively reduced major cracks through a “crack-bridging” effect while causing minor cracks to initiate earlier and at higher moisture contents than plain bentonite. Results infer that reinforcing plain bentonite with inorganic microfibers can potentially control desiccation cracking, leading to safer and improved nuclear waste management.
Apocalyptic Temporalities and Re-Setting the Future: Using Creative Pedagogies to Explore Everyday Cultures of Grief During Pandemic Times
Authors: Madden Deborah , Drake Pat , Clifford Sara
Published: November 2023

This article provides a metacritical analysis of an oral history and creative arts project undertakencollaboratively by the authors, located in the Centre for Memory, Narrative and Histories at theUniversity of Brighton. The ‘Everyday Cultures of Grief’ project collected reflexive oral historiesfrom palliative care clinicians and practitioners to evaluate ‘everyday’ subjective experiences andemotional responses to COVID-19 and its unequal impacts. Using the Spanish Flu pandemic of1918 as a heuristic device, oral history interviews captured timely perspectives on the differingaffective scales related to illness, dying, anticipatory grief and mourning during pandemic times.Whilst highlighting some of the key themes of this empirical research, the chief purpose of this articleis to reflect on the project’s distinctive methodology, creative pedagogies and digital disseminationduring the UK’s first lockdown. Creative pedagogies were expressed in a range of affectivearticulations, including public history, creative writing and site-responsive theatre performance.The project itself raised questions about uses of the historical past, particularly in the context ofBrexit populism, as well as the hermeneutics of historical inquiry when investigating the emotionalregisters of past and present pandemics.
Apocalyptic Pedagogies: Rethinking Publics and Publicness in the Time of Apocalypse
Authors: MacGill Bindi
Published: November 2023

In this photo essay I draw on Haraway’s (2016) call to stay “with the trouble” and make “kin in the Chthulucene” to reflect on emergent community understandings as a result of catastrophic fires on Kangaroo Island (KI) in 2019. The title Immolation with Ashes is a signifier for staying with the trouble and draws on Indigenous ethics of care and understandings of connection to place. I draw on documentary photography that I conducted over several years on KI to unveil the impact of the ecological disaster and use the images as a site for reflection. Through the framing of apocalyptic pedagogies I offer a family vignette to provide insight into the event of the fires and the emergence of community knowledges and networks that arose as a result of the fires. The photos throughout the paper also reveal sites of healing landscapes in the same way in which traumatised communities form solidarity and knowledge in recovery.
The Ephemeral Public
Authors: Charman Karen , Dixon Mary
Published: November 2023

Under the conditions of a pandemic, we have recognised a form of public we identify as ‘ephemeral’. In this paper, we identify the constitutive components of the public pedagogical encounter that give rise to this theorisation. We address the place and time of the encounter, the knowledge that is central to this encounter, the educative agent as pedagogue, and the public as learner—in this case, it is an ephemeral public. Our reading focusses on the structure and nature of each of these. As the term ‘educative agent’ is a recent theorisation (Charman and Dixon, 2021) we have given particular attention to that. Our intent in this paper is to further understand the nature and dynamic of the public that is present in this encounter.