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Carta Encíclica Fratelli Tutti e o migrante
Authors: Gonçalves Alfredo J.
Published: August 2024

As the title suggests, based on the Social Doctrine of the Church, and in particular the Encyclical Letter Fratelli Tutti (2020), this article intends to highlight Pope Francis' pastoral concern for migrants and refugees. His gestures in favor of migrants, as will be seen, “are worth an encyclical”. In view of this, the text provides a brief portrait of historical migrations, which serves as a background for understanding contemporary migrations. These current movements, although in continuity with the migrations of the 19th Century, are marked by characteristics typical of the end of the 20th and beginning of the 21st Centuries. Having done this, the reflection brings into play the nodal points of Fratelli Tutti with a double objective: on one side, ensuring that this encyclical constitutes a kind of second chapter of Laudato Si’ (2015). In effect, while the latter is concerned with the care of “our common home”, that one makes an appeal so that we can all be brothers in this home that is planet Earth. On the other hand, the 2020 encyclical seeks to present in a more concrete way the socioeconomic and political-cultural challenges, as well as the socio-pastoral activities for the effectiveness of this universal fraternity. From the point of view of human mobility, it is about seeking universal and borderless citizenship.
Até onde vamos?
Authors: Dal Moro Maristela
Published: August 2024

This article presents some initial contributions on (re) thinking the major challenges facing Latin American society, reconstructing its historical features and its contemporary challenges. It also presents possible ways of reconstructing the present and the possibility of reconverting to ways of life, cultures and values that have their roots in ancestral peoples. It looks to Good Living, Food Sovereignty and agroecology, the principles of which are in line with the teachings announced by Pope Francis in his encyclicals Fratelli Tutti and Laudatto Si, for hope of a better world. This world will only be possible if it is based on Fraternity and Social Friendship and on deep respect for our Common Home and those who live in it.
José de Nazaré e o currículo evangelizador
Authors: Contreras Humberto Herrera
Published: August 2024

The article presents a contextualization of the testimony of Joseph of Nazareth, specifically, of their attitudes and affections in the relationship with Jesus and Mary, in the light of the Theology of education and Josephology studies. It establishes a dialogue between these Josephine educational brands and the evangelizing curriculum, weaving connections with the propositions and commitments of the Global Education Compact and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization report, Reimagining Together our futures: a new social contract for education (Unesco, 2022). Based on these notes, it exemplifies pedagogical-pastoral possibilities that the attitudes and affections of Joseph of Nazareth can support discussions on emerging themes such as the recognition of rights, dignity and equitable inclusion of women, the family’s responsibility for raising children, caring for the common home, welcoming immigrants and refugees and reimagining pedagogical approaches that promote cooperation and solidarity.
Economia e justiça social à luz da encíclica Fratelli Tutti
Authors: Silva Tiago Arcego da
Published: August 2024

This work analyzes how the Encyclical Fratelli Tutti presents the principles of Economy and Social Justice. To this end, a methodological path is followed to present the conditions and debates that inspired its publication, given the highly predatory global economic scenario, which generates inequalities and destruction of the planet. It is clear that the Encyclical is not the inauguration of Pope Francis’ economic thought, but rather, it is connected to a series of previous documents, which already provoked movements and concrete actions. The first step towards overcoming inequalities is the conscious reading of reality, in which it is possible to establish a dialogue between Pope Francis’ text and other authors who have already outlined this panorama. Finally, a reading of each chapter of the Encyclical is established, observing the key themes, which are Francis’s fundamental principles for a new economy and Social Justice, an invitation that is made beyond the walls of the Catholic Church.
Por uma fenomenologia da amizade social
Authors: Cavalieri Edebrande
Published: August 2024

Based on the phenomenology developed by Edmund Husserl, especially his writing from the 1930s, we intend to establisch a dialogue with the thoughts of Pope Francis expressed in the Encyclical Fratelli Tutti. They are two characters in the story separated by a century, however, both manifests in the face of the irrationality of the world are not only similar, but share the same aspirations. In this way, by showing a phenomenologu of social friendship based on the return to the word of life and the development of intersubjective experience, we arrive at the final proposal of an aspiration to ethical love, to social love.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DAS DIRETRIZES GERAIS PARA O PLANEJAMENTO PASTORAL
Authors: Vanzella José Adalberto
Published: August 2024

Na evangelização, acontece a proclamação dos efeitos do anúncio da Boa Nova (Lc 4, 16-21), ou seja, a Palavra anunciada necessariamente produz seus efeitos, de modo que a Palavra está unida à vida, ao agir humano, elimina toda sorte de passividade, tornando as pessoas protagonistas na construção de um mundo novo, fundamentado nos valores do Reino que são Boa Notícia para os pobres: liberdade (libertação aos presos), superação da ignorância, da falta de fé e da passividade (aos cegos, a recuperação da vista), justiça (a liberdade aos oprimidos) e a comunhão com Deus, com todas as pessoas e com a natureza na vivência do Shalom, da paz (o ano da graça da parte do Senhor). A partir desses elementos, podemos dizer que é possível uma melhor compreensão das Diretrizes Gerais da Ação Evangelizadora e, consequentemente, a sua adequada utilização no processo de planejamento pastoral em vista de uma pastoral de conjunto no Brasil.
SÍNODO PARA A AMAZÔNIA
Authors: Andrade Rodrigo Fadul
Published: August 2024

Este artigo apresenta uma reflexão sobre Sínodo para a Amazônia, seus desafios e perspectivas. O Sínodo se insere num contexto no qual a Igreja tem dedicado atenção especial para as questões socioambientais, com orientações especificas que têm direcionado as ações de evangelização e os trabalhos pastorais na Amazônia e em outras regiões. O discurso católico de valorização e reconhecimento das causas socioambientais encontra raízes na história da própria Igreja que, ao longo dos anos, se mostrou próxima das causas sociais, pastorais e ambientais. O caminho sinodal, trilhado em conjunto com os povos amazônicos, permitiu que a Igreja escutasse diferentes vozes, sujeitos, realidades e contextos, em toda a Pan-Amazônia e em outras partes do mundo. Escutar foi o primeiro passo para a construção dos novos caminhos, que resultou em um robusto material que deverá ser estudado nos próximos anos. Após escutar, discernir e dialogar, a Igreja inicia uma nova etapa conhecida como “pós-Sínodo”. As orientações para a continuidade desta caminhada indicam que a Igreja buscará consolidar a sinodalidade em suas ações, revisando sua atuação, dialogando com os povos locais e cuidando da casa comum. Uma conversão ecológica integral, com enfoque em quatro dimensões: pastoral, cultural, ecológica e sinodal.
Bütünlüğü Bozulmuş Aile Yapısının Eğitime Etkisi: Ortaöğretim Öğrencilerinin Deneyimlerine Göre Bir İnceleme
Authors: Atmaca Taner , Kiliç Senem
Published: August 2024

Bu araştırma, bütünlüğü bozulmuş ailelerin bu durumunun ortaöğretim öğrencilerinin eğitim hayatı üzerindeki etkilerini incelemektedir. Yorumlayıcı fenomenoloji yaklaşımıyla gerçekleştirilen araştırmada, 35 öğrenciyle yapılan yarı yapılandırılmış görüşmelerden elde edilen veriler analiz edilmiştir. Bulgular, “Eğitim Hayatı Üzerindeki Etkiler”, “Kişisel Duygular ve Başa Çıkma Yolları” ve “Gelecek Perspektifi ve Öneriler” olmak üzere üç ana tema altında toplanmıştır. “Eğitim Hayatı Üzerindeki Etkiler” teması, aile içi sorunların öğrencilerin akademik performansını düşürdüğü, derslere konsantrasyon ve okula devamlılığını azalttığı ve sosyal ilişkilerini olumsuz etkilediği bulgularını içermektedir. “Kişisel Duygular ve Başa Çıkma Yolları” teması, öğrencilerin yaşadıkları duygusal zorluklar ve bu zorluklarla başa çıkma stratejilerine odaklanmaktadır. “Gelecek Perspektifi ve Öneriler” teması ise, öğrencilerin geleceğe dair hedefleri ve bu zorluklara yönelik önerileri ile ilgilidir. Araştırma, aile yapısındaki değişikliklerin öğrencilerin eğitim hayatlarına derin ve çok yönlü etkileri olduğunu ve bu öğrencilere yönelik destek sistemlerinin ve müdahalelerinin önemini vurgulamaktadır. Özellikle bu tür öğrenciler için okullarda rehber öğretmenlerin varlığı, öğrencilere birebir destek sağlanmasının gerekliliği ve öğretmenlerin empatik yaklaşım sergilemeleri oldukça önemlidir.
NUTRIENTS' DEFICIENCY RISKS IN PREGNANT WOMEN DUE TO THEIR EATING HABITS
Authors:   Department of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria., Chamova Rositsa , Panteleeva Maria ,   Disaster and Maritime Medicine Department, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria.
Published: August 2024

Aim: To research the dietary habits of pregnant women living in Bulgaria and to assess the possible health effects for the offspring. Methods: An online anonymous survey of the dietary habits of pregnant women living in Bulgaria was conducted. A questionnaire was developed in Google Forms, collecting information about the demographic profile, diet, frequency of consumption of certain food and drink groups, use of alternative dietary patterns, etc. The questionnaire was spread through social media using the snowball technique. The assessment of the respondents' dietary habits was based on the national dietary recommendations during pregnancy. Descriptive analysis of the results was done using Jamovi software statistical package ver. 2.3.0. Results: 117 pregnant women aged between 21 and 54 years (median - 30 years) were interviewed. Daily consumption of milk and dairy products was found in 41% and 47% of respondents, respectively. Among the women surveyed, all were reported to consume dairy products, except 5.1% who did not consume milk. The relative share of women who rarely or never consumed fish was 58.1% and 12%, respectively, and one woman did not consume both fish and meat. Vegetarians accounted for 6% of the women surveyed, and 6% were on a low carbohydrate diet. Conclusion: Although the majority of pregnant women surveyed followed the recommendations for healthy eating, some rarely or never consumed some of the healthy foods, which put them at risk of deficiency or insufficiency of certain nutrients.
BIOELETRICIDADE: UMA APLICAÇÃO NO ENSINO DE FÍSICA E BIOLOGIA
Authors: Antunes Navarro Valgas Artur , Alves Gonçalves Tatiane , Pires da Rosa Andrea , Kohler Fabiane , Catalan do Amaral Lisandra
Published: August 2024

O estudo da Física e da Biologia no ensino médio muitas vezes é descontextualizado e pouco interessante. Isso ocorre quando os estudantes não conseguem visualizar uma aplicação direta dos conteúdos trabalhados em sala de aula. O uso de um método de ensino que visa integrar conhecimentos de diferentes áreas mostra-se uma ferramenta pertinente à construção global dos fenômenos da natureza. Dessa forma, o estudante tem a possibilidade de usar os conhecimentos oriundos de diferentes áreas para compreender e construir um novo saber a partir de um contexto real. Temos como exemplo, o uso de aspectos evolutivos e adaptativos dos seres vivos no estudo do campo e potencial elétrico. Percebe-se então, que os tópicos ministrados se tornam curiosos e interessantes aos adolescentes. Sendo assim, o objetivo deste trabalho foi integrar os componentes curriculares por meio das adaptações de peixes ósseos e cartilaginosos. O ensino da Bioeletricidade, promoveu um entendimento global dos fenômenos da eletricidade e da evolução destes organismos. Para tanto, foram realizadas duas aulas expositivas e dialogadas de 50 minutos com uma turma de 3° ano de 40 estudantes, intituladas “Sexto sentido do Tubarão Martelo” e “Cuidado aí vem o Poraquê”. Durantes as aulas discutiram-se os aspectos evolutivos dos animais, fazendo associações entre os conteúdos trabalhados entre a Física e Biologia no ensino médio. Ao final dos períodos foi aplicado um questionário perguntando aos discentes sobre suas percepções em relação as aulas e se nesse formato o processo de aprendizagem e compreensão foi facilitado. Os resultados dos questionários foram analisados por Análise Textual Discursiva (ATD), observando-se a efetividade da estratégia metodológica, em que os estudantes demonstraram ter um melhor entendimento da matéria e acreditam que este método ajuda na realização do Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio (ENEM), uma vez que permite ter uma visão global sobre o fenômeno da natureza.
Reckoning with the Rogue: Calculation, Narration, and the Incomplete Scene of Accountability in J. M. Lee’s The Boy from Paradise
Authors: Kim John H.
Published: August 2024

This article reads the South Korean novel The Boy from Paradise (2013) by J. M. Lee as a work of post-9/11 fiction. It situates the novel within the post-Cold War matrix of geopolitical conflict on the Korean peninsula, held in place by the tension between the neoconservative preoccupation with “holding the rogue to account,” on the one hand, and the neoliberal fantasy of integrating it into the borderless world system on the other. These opposing attitudes toward the North Korean rogue—expressed within a frame narrative in which an American CIA agent interrogates a wanted North Korean math savant with Asperger’s—point to a deeper crisis within the notion of accountability itself as a moral, narrative, and calculative enterprise. However, while the novel attempts to defuse the “North Korea problem” by recourse to a national allegory, its reparative vision is eventually undone by its core conceit—the ableist pathologization of North Korea as an “autistic” nation. Ultimately, this article makes the case for rethinking not only the place of North Korea in the larger contemporary world-literary system but also the literary-ethical consequences of exercising one’s creative license: the very act of writing itself as an intractable form of roguery.
طبيعة المعنى اللغوي وطبيعة بنائه: دراسة في المنظورين التقليدي والإدراكي
Authors: نعمان سامي محمد , القبيلي ذكرى يحيى
Published: August 2024

تستكشف هذه الدراسة طبيعة المعنى اللغوي وطبيعة بنائه في الدلالات الحرفية التقليدية والدلالات الإدراكية الحديثة، وتفحص بعض المفاهيم ذات الصلة. واقتضت طبيعة الموضوع أن تكون في مقدمة وتمهيد وثلاثة مباحث، تضمن المبحث الأول طبيعة المعنى اللغوي في المنظورين، وتضمن المبحث الثاني فرضية تعدد المعنى، وتضمن المبحث الثالث طبيعة بناء المعنى اللغوي في المنظورين، وختمت الدراسة بخاتمة شملت أبرز النتائج، ثم قائمة المراجع. ولتحقيق هذه الغاية، تسلك الدراسة سبيل المنهج الإدراكي الذي لا يقف عند تحليل اللغة وحسب، ولكنه يتجاوز ذلك فيحلل اللغة من زاوية علاقتها بالذهن. وتوصلت الدراسة إلى أن المعنى ليس مجرد معرفة مخزنة موجودة مسبقًا ومشفرة باللغة؛ ولكنه ذو طبيعة مفاهيمية، ويمتح شرعيته من المعرفة الموسوعية وتجاربنا الإدراكية، ومن ثم فهو فردي نفسي؛ ويتحدد بالسياق وباللغة. ولهذا، لا يبدو لنا أن هناك معنى أحاديًا وجوهريًا للكلمة وآخر ثانويًا وغير جوهري. كما كشفت الدراسة عن أن المعنى الجوهري يتناقض مع المرجع في العالم الخارجي، وأن الكلمات/ الوحدات المعجمية والأبنية النحوية، من المنظور الإدراكي، تحث على بناء المعنى الغني، وأن الأبنية النحوية جميعها تحمل معنى في حد ذاتها بصرف النظر عن المحتوى الذي يملؤها. أخيرًا، أبانت الدراسة أن بناء معنى الجملة ليس مجرد تجميع لمعاني أجزائها، ولكنه عملية بناء ذهني مستمرة ومعقدة تحدث على المستوى المفاهيمي؛ ويتشكل في أثناء الاتصال.
جهود إبراهيم التركي في البلاغة الإدراكية
Authors: الأنصاري أديم بنت ناصر
Published: August 2024

يهدف البحث إلى استكشاف جهود إبراهيم التركي في البلاغة الإدراكية، الذي يعد أبرز الباحثين في مجال البلاغة الإدراكية في المملكة العربية السعودية، إذ قدم نتاجا بحثيا متناميا أسهم في ترسيخ هذا الحقل واستيعاب مفاهيمه في الثقافة العربية؛ كما يهدف البحث إلى الوقوف على أهم جهوده البحثية في البلاغة الإدراكية، على المستوى النظري والتطبيقي من خلال ثلاثة محاور: التأطير في اللسانيات الإدراكية. الاستعارة من منظور إدراكي. أهم النظريات الإدراكية لدى إبراهيم التركي ونماذج تطبيقية عليها. وتوصلت الدراسة إلى عدد من النتائج أهمها: اهتمام التركي بمبحث الاستعارة وربطه بالجانب الإدراكي والذهني في حياة الإنسان. تعددت التصورات الإدراكية التي استعان بها التركي في تطبيقاته، وأهمها نظرية الشكل والخلفية، والتصور الاستعاري (بنية المشابهة)، والمزج التصوري، كما تنوعت الخطابات التي اتخذها مادة للتطبيق بين الخبر الإعلامي والكلام العادي والنص الأدبي (الرواية).
في سحر الافتتان: الطبيعة منبعًا لتشكّل الصورة في الشعر الأندلسي
Authors: المنصوري أحمد مقبل محمد
Published: August 2024

يسعى هذا البحث إلى الوقوف على الصورة الشعرية الأندلسية المتشكّلة بفعل تأثير طبيعة الأندلس في إنتاج النصوص الشعرية، ومجيبًا عن السؤال: كيف انعكست الطبيعة في مخيلة شعراء الأندلس فصارت منبعًا لصورهم، وجزءًا من مخيالهم الشعري؟ ولقد رأى الباحث أن يقدمها- بعد استقرائها- في ثلاثة أشكال شكّلت خطة البحث، هي: صورة الدهشة، وصورة الاندماج، وصورة التكثيف، سبقتها مقدمة وتمهيد، وقد اعتمد الباحث المنهج الأسلوبي للكشف عن تلك الأشكال الثلاثة وجمالياتها، مع التركيز على خصوصيّة التفرد الأسلوبي لشعراء الأندلس، وكان من أهم نتائج البحث أن الطبيعة الأندلسية شكّلت عاملًا محفزًا لخلق صور فنية كثيرة ومتنوعة، وكانت في الوقت نفسه جزءًا من هيكلية تلك الصور.
أَصْنَافُ الصّمْتِ وَوَظَائِفُه فِي رِوايَةِ (طَوْقِ الحَمَامِ)
Authors: العوني مزن بنت نور
Published: August 2024

يندرج الصّمت في مقاماتٍ وفيرةٍ وتتنوّع دلالاته بتنوّع المقامات الّتي يرد فيها، لهذا فهو ركيزة من ركائز الخطاب. وقد احتلّ الصّمت في الآونة الأخيرة حيّزًا رحبًا من نصوصٍ روائيّةٍ جمّةٍ. ولم تغفل الدّراسات النّقديّة عنه ولا عن نظائره؛ لذلك آثرَت الدّراسة أن يكون لها سهم في هذا، فيكون الصّمت موضوعها. والهدف من ذلك تدبّر أصنافه ووظائفه على وجه الخصوص في نصّ سرديّ لإدراك الكيفيّة الّتي بها ينتظم. ولتحقيق ذلك وقع الاختيار على رواية (طوق الحمام) لرجاء عالم؛ لأنّها بدت ملائمةً لمقاربته من خلالها. وإثر ذلك جاءت الدراسة في مقدّمة وقسمين، انفرد أوّلهما بأصناف الصّمت في حين اختصّ ثانيهما بوظائف الصّمت، واقتضى ذلك المزاوجة بين التنظير والتطبيق. وقد خلصت الدراسة إلى أنّ الصّمت الذي توفّرت عليه الرواية موضع النظر متعدّد الأصناف والدلالات، ولذلك بدت الرواية مزيجًا من الكلام ونقيضه. ولم يكن حضور الصّمت فيها اعتباطيًّا، فقد نهض بجملةٍ من الوظائف خاصّة فيما يتعلّق بالتّنظيم والتّنسيق.
Hubungan Kejenuhan Belajar (Learning Burn Out) Dengan Prodromal Early Psychosis Pada Remaja Kota Pontianak
Authors: Islamiati Islamiati , Florensa Florensa , Yousriatin Fajar
Published: August 2024

Latar Belakang: Gangguan psikosis merupakan salah satu bentuk gangguan jiwa, yang dapat mengganggu banyak fungsi seperti kejiwaan, perkembangan saraf, neorologis dan medis. Psikosis ini sudah timbul pada masa kanak-kanak atau remaja yang menderita psikosis awal terjadi pada usia 15-20 tahun. Meningkatnya kejenuhan belajar (learning burnout) di kalangan remaja Kota Pontianak seperti yang sudah dipaparkan diatas, yang berpotensi menjadi faktor risiko munculnya gejala prodromal early psychosis. Kondisi ini, jika tidak diidentifikasi dan ditangani sejak dini, dapat mengarah pada gangguan mental yang lebih serius, sehingga memerlukan perhatian mendesak untuk mencegah dampak jangka panjang terhadap kesejahteraan mental dan perkembangan remaja. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran antara kejenuhan belajar dengan prodromal early psychosis pada remaja Kota Pontianak. Metode: Penelitian kuantitatif dengan desain deskriptif menggunakan pendekatan cross sectional. Penentuan sampel menggunakan teknik simple random sampling dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 111 siswa. Metode pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini adalah metode angket. Hasil: Remaja yang mengalami prodromal early psychosis dalam kategori tidak prodromal sebanyak 14 orang persentase (12,6%) dan prodromal sebanyak 97 orang persentase (87,4%). Kejenuhan belajar remaja dengan kategori rendah sebaganyak 89 orang persentase (80,2%), dan tinggi sebanyak 22 orang (19,8%). Kesimpulan: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa jenis kelamin responden yang terbanyak yaitu perempuan sebanyak 104 orang (94.6%). Dan karakteristik usia menunjukan usia rata-rata responden usia 15 tahun (100%). Hasil analisis univariat kejenuhan belajar dan prodroma early psychosis, pada variabel kejenuhan belajar dengan kategori rendah sebanyak 89 orang (80,2%), Sedangkan variabel prodroma early psychosis diketahui sebanyak 97 orang (87,4%) memperlihatkan adanya prodromal early psychosis. Saran: berdasarkan hasil dari penelitian ini agar dilakukan penelitian lebih lanjut untuk mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor yang berhubungan terhadap learning burn out yang mungkin memicu gejala prodromal psikosis pada remaja, serta dilakukan penelitian yang lebih mendalam untuk memahami hubungan sebab-akibat antara learning burn out dan perkembangan psikosis di masa depan.
Dakwah Transformatif Melalui Pendekatan Kultural pada Kalangan Remaja
Authors: Kurniawan Ramadhani  , Baidawi
Published: August 2024

Various forms immoral behavior still color lines people's lives, such as phenomenon teenagers wearing earrings, piercings, and gold necklaces. A number factors behind, namely unhealthy environment and wrong associations make younger generation trapped in dishonorable acts. This spiritual dryness is of course concern a number da'wah activists in context embracing young people back on right path in order to gain God's approval. Khoirun Dakwah Assembly is here as an effort to galvanize morals of younger generation through various positive activities and cultural approaches. Transformative da'wah based on a cultural approach is expected to be able to create social change in society. Therefore, this study uses a qualitative-descriptive research method with a phenomenological type research. That in qualitative research is research through research procedures produce descriptive data. Results this study are 1). Activity of reciting blessings every Friday night involves teenagers led directly by Habib Achmad Zaqik Al-Hasni 2). Forming an ontel community in galvanizing morals youth towards productive activities through cultural approach. 3) The Khoirun Da'wah Assembly held an ajangsana with Kerpangan residents. 4). Providing compensation for orphans and widows as well as the poor as a form of concern for others.
Optimized Transethosomal Carrier of Psoralen for Enhanced Topical Psoriasis Treatment: In-vitro, In-vivo, and Stability Evaluation
Authors: Monga Gorav , Kumar Sandeep , Singh Ravinder Pal , Sindhu Rakesh Kumar
Published: August 2024

Background: The optimized transethosomal (TE) formulation of the psoralen was developed using statistical design of experiment tool for its effectiveness against psoriasis. Material and Methods: Psoralen-encapsulated transethosomes were prepared by “cold method. With due diligence, the selected Critical process parameters were concentration of lipid, surfactant & ethanol; temperature and stirring. The design of experiment was planned using half fraction design with 2 blocks. The targeted critical attributes of quality were vesicle size & deformability, zeta potential, entrapment efficiency. The optimized formulation was evaluated for the in vitro release profile utilizing the Franz’s diffusion cell and further evaluated for antipsoratic activity in vivo Imiquimod induced animal model of psoriasis. Results: In case of vesicle size the impact of D i.e. temperature and square of C (Ethanol Conc.), D and E (Stirring rate) were significant (<0.05) while overall lack of fit was significant. Whereas, in the case of zeta potential A (PC Conc.) was only significant parameter with insignificant lack of fit. The optimized formulation was characterized with FTIR, Transmission electron microscopy and zeta potential. In vitro drug penetration study expressed that TE-psoralen 68.32 ± 4.87 % release without saturation even after 24 h which was more than psoralen free with saturation. In vivo and ILs expression studies were in parallel with enhanced release results and expressing the efficacy of TE-Psoralen 50 µM equivalent to free psoralen 1 mM concentration. Conclusion: TE-Psoralen produced were having good stability, higher deformability thus efficacy for skin related indication.
INFLUENCE OF CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENT ON PURCHASE INTENTION: BRAND AWARENESS & BRAND PERCEPTION AS MEDIATORS
Authors: Mushtaq Sajid , Mukhtar Sana , Ramzan Ariba
Published: August 2024

The global celebrity endorsement market is growing to be worth millions of dollars. The celebrity endorsements are used in advertising by marketers to boost sales and have a good effect upon viewers' views, which in turn affects their purchasing decisions. Using quantitative approach, this study assesses how celebrity endorsements affect customers' perceptions of the company's product or brand & their choice to buy. The questionnaire was used to gather data from 100 respondents, was then examined. The study investigated how respondents perceived celebrities, their traits & how celebrity endorsements affected their purchase choices. Results show that celebrity endorsements in commercials make them more enticing than those that don't. Furthermore, the results further revealed that the consumer purchase behavior is greatly influenced by celebrity endorsements, with the celebrity popularity having a major influence upon these selections. This study explores the purchasing habits of the consumers while considering the number of criteria, including preference, age, and gender. The results offered significant information for reaching the conclusion and extracting some recommendations based upon the conclusion.
Advancements in intelligent drug delivery systems and their clinical applications
Authors: Hamzy Ibrahim Abdullah , Alqhoson Abdulelah Ibrahim , Aljarbou Anas Mohammed , Alhajri Mohammed Abdulrahman
Published: August 2024

Background: Intelligent Drug Delivery Systems (DDSs) have revolutionized the way medications are administered, aiming to enhance therapeutic efficacy while minimizing side effects. Conventional DDSs often lead to systemic drug distribution and uncontrolled release, causing undesirable side effects and suboptimal therapeutic outcomes. To address these limitations, advanced controlled DDSs, particularly those leveraging nanotechnology, have been developed to target specific sites with precise regulation. Aim: This review aims to explore the recent advancements in intelligent drug delivery systems, focusing on their design, mechanisms, and clinical applications. It highlights the role of nanotechnology in enhancing the specificity and efficacy of drug delivery through various stimuli-responsive mechanisms. Methods: The review synthesizes findings from recent studies on various smart drug delivery platforms, including nanoparticle-based systems, smart polymers, liposomes, and organic-inorganic hybrids. It evaluates these systems based on their responsiveness to internal stimuli (e.g., pH, redox reactions, enzymes) and external stimuli (e.g., temperature, light, magnetic fields), and their clinical applicability. Results: The review identifies several innovative DDSs that employ stimuli-responsive materials to control drug release. Notable advancements include pH-responsive nanoparticles targeting tumor cells, redox-responsive systems for cancer therapy, and temperature-sensitive liposomes used in hyperthermia.
Addressing the challenges and advancements in oral drug delivery systems for biopharmaceuticals
Authors: Hamzy Ibrahim Abdullah , Alqhoson Abdulelah Ibrahim , Aljarbou Anas Mohammed , Alhajri Mohammed Abdulrahman
Published: August 2024

Background: Drug delivery systems have evolved to improve the administration, efficacy, and safety of pharmaceuticals. Traditional methods such as intravenous (IV), intramuscular (IM), and oral delivery each face unique challenges and benefits. Among these, oral drug delivery remains a significant focus due to its convenience, patient compliance, and potential for sustained release. However, biopharmaceuticals, particularly vaccines and large molecules, present specific challenges to oral administration. Aim: This review aims to comprehensively evaluate the current advancements in oral drug delivery systems for biopharmaceuticals, highlighting recent innovations and their potential to address existing challenges. It seeks to explore the effectiveness of various oral delivery strategies and their implications for improving drug bioavailability and therapeutic outcomes. Methods: The review consolidates recent developments in oral drug delivery, including innovations in delivery devices such as intestinal patches, microneedle capsules, and particulate systems. It examines the biological barriers encountered by oral drugs, such as the gastrointestinal (GI) tract's acidic environment and enzymatic degradation, and discusses technological advancements designed to overcome these obstacles. Results: Key advancements include the development of pH-responsive hydrogels, microneedle-based delivery systems, and novel particulate carriers. These innovations aim to protect drugs from harsh GI conditions, enhance drug absorption, and provide controlled release.
Exploring the future of surgical practices
Authors: Alotaibi Fahdah Mehsan , Alotaibi ‏Motaeb , Emam ‏Arwa Mohammad , Alqahtani ‏Naif Saad , Alheggi ‏Ashwaq Ibrahim , Alharbi ‏Khlood Khaldan , Aldosari ‏Muteb Abdullah , Alenizy ‏Afnan Sulaiman , Alarfaj ‏Rawan Mohammed , Albaqami ‏Ohud Hadyan , Alanazi ‏Zaid Helal , Alghamdi ‏Mahfoudh Saad , Alnefaie ‏Jawaher Sahud , Almutairi ‏Sultana Suliman , Alsharari ‏Abdulaziz Shaem , Alsharari ‏Sami Farhan , Al Shammary ‏Abdulkhareem Gathen , Alharbi Nasser Hamoud Mohammed
Published: August 2024

Background: Robotic-Assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery (RAMIS) represents a significant advancement in surgical techniques, leveraging robotic systems to enhance precision, reduce invasiveness, and improve patient outcomes. The da Vinci surgical system has been a leading example, demonstrating the potential of robotic assistance in minimally invasive procedures. Aim: This paper explores the evolution of RAMIS, focusing on technological advancements, integration with Artificial Intelligence (AI), and future directions in surgical robotics. Methods: The study reviews the development and current state of RAMIS technologies, including the historical background, state-of-the-art systems, and emerging innovations. It analyzes data from a range of sources including literature reviews, market reports, and recent research developments. Results: RAMIS systems, particularly the da Vinci surgical system, have achieved widespread adoption due to their advanced features, such as enhanced vision, improved ergonomics, and training programs. Recent advancements include AI integration, new sensor technologies, and enhanced imaging modalities. Despite these improvements, challenges remain in achieving higher levels of autonomy and addressing cost and regulatory issues. Conclusion: RAMIS continues to evolve with significant advancements in AI, haptic feedback, and simulation technologies. Future developments are expected to further enhance surgical precision and outcomes.
Boko Haram terrorism and the burden of managing internal displacement in Nigeria: Is the end in sight?
Authors:   Centre for Strategic Research and Studies, National Defence College, Abuja, Egbuta Ugwumba
Published: August 2024

Boko Haram terrorism has since its inception in 2009 claimed the lives of over 20,000 people and caused the displacement of about 3 million following violent attacks on communities and the destruction of social structure and economic livelihood opportunities for communities. Since the number of displaced persons resulting from the activities of Boko Haram is on the increase, efforts are being intensified by both the state and non-state humanitarian actors to manage the crisis that results from this displacement. Despite these efforts, very few results have been achieved. This is largely a result of problems that bedevil the Nigerian state, namely (i) inadequate resources to finance humanitarian programmes for the internally displaced persons (IDPs), (ii) poor data management system, (iii) clash of responsibilities among humanitarian delivery agencies and institutions and (iv) the lack of policy support and poor implementation of provisions of other frameworks. Utilising systems theory, the study investigates the efforts of state and non-state actors in managing Boko Haram-induced internal displacements and the effectiveness or otherwise of managing the IDPs in Nigeria. It is found that the management of IDPs in Nigeria remains poorly handled owing to the above factors. Relying on the secondary method of data collection, the study also found that prolonged Boko Haram terrorism increases the possibility of internal displacements. Based on these findings, the study concludes that the government should quicken the process of policy adoption and implementation on IDP to serve as a legal framework for the management of IDPs in Nigeria, as well as develop a robust mechanism of data management to enhance the administration of humanitarian support.
Banditry, institutional weakness and the Zamfara State amnesty programme
Authors:   Department of Political Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Adibe Raymond C. , Akpan Itoro E. ,   Department of Political Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nnamani Rebecca G. ,   Department of Political Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Ezeme Paulinus E. ,   Department of Political Science, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nnaegbo Obiora ,   Department of Political Science, University of Nigeria Nsukka
Published: August 2024

This article demonstrates how institutional weakness makes amnesty, as a conflict management strategy, ineffective as found in Zamfara State; and how prioritising human security can help combat insecurity. Using Weak Institutions of State as a framework of analysis, the article argued that factors such as loss of territorial control or the sole use of force, crisis of legitimacy, mass poverty, corruption and inability to provide basic services to the citizens as characteristic of states with institutional weakness, create very complex security problems that amnesty is incapable of addressing effectively. Rather than mitigate insecurity, weak institutions in a state further fuel it by creating opportunities for both state and non-state actors to exploit the offer of amnesty for personal enrichment. This article adopted the documentary method of data collection, using deduction and inferences as analytical methods. Based on its findings, the study recommends the need for a more sustainable approach to conflict management that can benefit a larger number of citizens.
‘Fulanisation’ of kidnapping: Ethnic profiling of criminality in Nigeria
Authors:   School of Area Studies, History, Politics and Literature,  University of Portsmouth, UK, Ojo John Sunday , Ojewale Oluwole ,   Institute for Security Studies, Dakar, Senegal
Published: August 2024

Nigeria has recently witnessed an increase in kidnapping for ransom. Fulani militants are considered a contemporary non-state armed group engaged in abduction for ransom. The ransom industry continues to flourish across geopolitical zones due to a wide range of factors that have provided an enabling environment for its prevalence. At the same time, the phenomenon of the ‘Fulanisation’ of kidnapping has become a common topic of discussion in public forums. This paper examines the criminalisation of ethnic identity, particularly in relation to the constructed narrative of ‘Fulanisation’. The implications of this narrative on peaceful coexistence are discussed. The paper utilises identity theory to explain the criminalisation of the Fulani ethnic group. Departing from popular narratives of collective criminalisation, the paper delves into the social imagery that poses a significant threat to Nigeria's social cohesion.
Research on the Impact of Lamprey's Sex Ratio on Ecosystems Based on the Lotka-Volterra Model
Authors: He Zhifu , Zhang Yuxin , Qin Jingtian , Hu Hanlin
Published: August 2024

The aim of this study is to explore the impact of the population of the Lamprey on the ecosystem, particularly through the regulation of sex ratio, in order to provide effective strategies for environmental control. The study first improved the traditional Lotka Volterra model by introducing predator-prey relationships and environmental limiting factors. A Lotka Volterra predator environment model was established, and the stable environment of lampreys and their parasitic fish was simulated using this model. The results indicate that lower gender ratios (male population/overall population) can cause greater harm to the environment. The change in gender ratio can help control the food chain and may also exacerbate resource competition. Further integrating the relationship between gender ratio and growth rate into the Lotka Volterra predator environment model to form a gender Lotka Volterra predator environment model, the study found that a smaller gender ratio can lead to a decrease in ecological stability. When the gender ratio reaches a critical value, the ecosystem collapses. In addition, a dynamic ecosystem model was constructed for five species of organisms, including lampreys and parasites. Simulation results showed that reducing the sex ratio of lampreys can inhibit parasites and promote the prosperity of other organisms. The model has high robustness and stability. This study indicates that by regulating the sex ratio of lampreys, their impact on the ecosystem can be effectively controlled, providing a feasible environmental intervention strategy.
Optimisation of Urban Logistics Distribution Routing with Time Window
Authors: Li Hongyu
Published: August 2024

Reasonable optimization of the path can not only reduce unnecessary logistics cost expenditure; efficient circulation speed can also enhance the economic development of the city. In the process of the transformation of the model, it will be directly affected by the change of the importance of logistics enterprises to logistics distribution work. Based on the background of urban logistics, the optimization process of multi-logistics distribution path with time window is comprehensively studied. The relevant theoretical knowledge involved in the distribution link is reviewed, and through the analysis of the existing problems of urban logistics and the vehicle path optimization problem, the heuristic algorithm is used to establish the path optimization model of urban logistics center with time window, which reduces the vehicle transportation cost, thus reducing the total cost of logistics, and at the same time, improves the efficiency of the internal circulation of urban logistics and accelerates the economic development.
Agro Morphological Trait and Yield Component Evaluation of Malt Barley (Hordeum Distichon L.) Varieties Response to the Rate of Fertilizer in Habro Woreda West Hararghe Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia
Authors:   Ethiopia Biodiversity Institute, Harar Biodiversity Center, Harar, Ethiopia., Kebede Shambel , Kindie Bekele ,   Ethiopia Biodiversity Institute, Harar Biodiversity Center, Harar, Ethiopia.
Published: August 2024

The study assessed the effects of NPSB Fertilizer Rate on Yield and morphological traits of Malt barley Varieties. The experiment used a Randomized Complete Block Design with three varieties and five levels of fertilizer rates. The effects of NPSB fertilizer rate and varieties were highly significant on all yield components; phenology and morphological traits. The highest number of kernels per spike (29.5), above ground biomass (12.0 tha-1), and straw yield (6.4 tha-1) were obtained from 200kg NPSB ha-1 , while highest the thousand grain weights (48.2g) were obtained from 150kg NPSB ha-1. The interaction effects of varieties and fertilizer rates were significant at p<0.05 on grain yield (5653.3) from the Traveller variety at 150 kg NPSB ha-1 fertilizer rates. The analysis of variance showed that the interaction effects of varieties and fertilizer rates were significant at p<0.05 on Hectoliter (69.133) from the Traveller variety at 150 kg NPSB ha-1 fertilizer rates. Finally, from the above result, it can be concluded that using 150 kg ha-1 NPSB fertilizer with Traveller variety can be recommended for malt barley production in the study area.
Overview of Analytical Methods for Characterizing the Charge Heterogeneity of Antibody-Drug Conjugates
Authors:   Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Quality Control, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tishreen, Latakia, Syria., Abbood Ayat
Published: August 2024

Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are ideal candidates for selective therapy. ADCs display considerable heterogeneity resulting from various modifications. One of the molecular characteristics of ADCs is charge heterogeneity. Several analytical methods could be used to characterize the charge heterogeneity of ADC including ion exchange chromatography (IEC), isoelectric focusing (IEF), and capillary electrophoresis (CE). This work aimed to give insights into the different analytical techniques used to determine pI and the charge distribution profile of ADCs.
An Exploration of Ideological and Political Education in College English Courses
Authors: Dou Anqi
Published: August 2024

This paper delves into the theoretical foundation and practical implementation of ideological and political education (IPE) within college English classrooms. Initially, it defines IPE and highlights its critical role in the fundamental educational task of cultivating virtue and character. The paper then outlines the specific requirements and principles necessary for integrating IPE into college English courses. The study underscores that beyond enhancing students' language proficiency, college English courses should also foster students' social responsibility, academic integrity, and scientific ethics through implicit teaching methods. By improving teachers' IPE teaching capabilities, deeply integrating IPE elements into course content, and utilizing modern information technology to innovate teaching methods, the paper proposes effective strategies to achieve IPE goals. The integration of IPE in college English courses holds substantial theoretical and practical importance, particularly in the context of the new era, and it actively promotes higher education teaching reform. This comprehensive approach ensures that students not only gain linguistic skills but also develop a strong ethical foundation and a sense of social responsibility, thereby aligning with the broader educational objectives of fostering well-rounded individuals.
Based on the Public Sphere Theory, Analysis of Participatory Journalism Practices on Social Media
Authors: Han Yuke , Ouyang Ziwei
Published: August 2024

This paper analyzes the practice of participatory journalism on social media platforms based on the Public Sphere Theory. It explores the deficiencies of participatory journalism on social media platforms in conjunction with the connotations of the public sphere. The research concludes that the main types of participatory journalism on social media platforms include participatory news on sudden public events, event discovery-based participatory journalism, commentary-based participatory journalism, and participatory journalism on everyday events. The phenomenon of participatory journalism on social media platforms undoubtedly breaks the dominating control of professional media over the public sphere. However, the development of participatory journalism also faces many challenges, such as widening participation gaps, difficulty in controlling participation topics, and uncertainties among participants. In the new media ecosystem, how to construct a healthy media landscape and effectively leverage public power remains to be pondered.
A Comparative Study of Honorifics in Chinese and Korean
Authors: Li Xueer
Published: August 2024

As the core carrier of culture, language directly reflects the cultural characteristics and structures of its country. Given the geographical proximity of Korea and China and their shared Confucian cultural traditions, the languages of these two nations exhibit significant connections and comparable features. This paper delves into the similarities and unique aspects of honorifics in Chinese and Korean. By exploring the origins of honorifics in both languages, it conducts an in-depth comparative analysis to reveal their unique value in the transmission of linguistic civilization.
Analysis of Roof Garden Plant Allocation and Its Benefits in Guanzhong Area under the Background of Human Settlement: A Case Study of Yangling Demonstration Area
Authors: Wang Xiaoman
Published: August 2024

Taking the Yangling demonstration area as the research object, this paper analyzes the local climate and combines the micro-environmental characteristics of rooftop gardens in Yangling to explore the principles of plant configuration in rooftop gardens. It selects suitable plants for rooftop gardens and investigates their ecological benefits in improving the urban heat island effect, reducing rainwater accumulation, and purifying the air, providing a reference for the construction and management of rooftop gardens in the Guanzhong region.
Research on the Translation and Influence of LiaoZhai ZhiYi in 20th Century Russia
Authors: Zhu Yiyao
Published: August 2024

With the accelerated exchange of different civilizations in the context of globalization, the overseas dissemination of Chinese classic literature is also playing an increasingly important role in shaping national cultural confidence. Since the beginning of the 21st century, cultural exchanges between China and Russia have become increasingly close, and the two countries have also invested key attention in the relationship between Russian literature and Chinese literature. In the past, research on the Russian translation of Chinese literature was mostly limited to the field of translation and cultural customs, while there was a lack of attention to the phenomenon of Chinese literature entering the creation of Russian writers. This leads to a lack of concrete and clear experience and theory in exploring the overseas dissemination of Chinese classic literature and promoting mutual learning and learning among different civilizations in the new situation of cultural exchange. Liaozhai Zhiyi represents the highest achievement of ancient Chinese classical short stories and is also an outstanding representative of Chinese supernatural and legendary novels. This article intends to provide an overview of the dissemination process of Pu Songling's " LiaoZhai ZhiYi " in 20th century Russia from a historical perspective, using a literature review method; On this basis, comprehensively accepting theories, comparative literary principles, etc., this study analyzes the influence of "LiaoZhai ZhiYi" on contemporary Russian literature in the 20th century, as well as the reasons and motivations behind this phenomenon. Research has found that since the beginning of the 20th century, the motivation to seek a national way out and reshape national values has driven Russia to turn its attention to China, and the characteristics of legendary supernatural novels have garnered a lot of attention; As a result, "LiaoZhai ZhiYi" formed a continuous and tumultuous process of dissemination in Russia, with Alexeyev's translation having the greatest impact; On this basis, 20th century Russian literature has formed a phenomenon of displacement or displacement in terms of characters, cultural symbols, philosophical ideas, etc., providing specific references for mutual learning and mutual learning between different cultures.