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The Gandhāric Roots of the Indian Symposion and Sympotic-like Elements in Buddhist Literature
Authors: De Notariis Bryan
Published: October 2024

Starting with a recent work by Kenneth G. Zysk “From Symposion to Goṣṭhī: The Adaptation of a Greek Social Custom in Ancient India”, this contribution aims to analyse evidence about the three sympotic elements (alcohol, sex, and intellectual pursuits) in the Gandhāra region. Gandhāra is, indeed, the ideal area in which a métissage of cultures could occur, and an ideal place in which the Greek symposion could at first be accommodated and then later spread. Then, Buddhist literary sources (with a special reference to those in Pāli) will be considered in order to analyse some relevant sympotic-like elements. Most notably, a feast occurring in the Pāli Vinaya, the regulative monastic code of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition, will be examined, highlighting its sympotic characteristics. Furthermore, three groups of deities known as karoṭapāṇi ‘Those with cups in hands’, mālādhara ‘Garland-bearers’, and sadāmatta/sadāmada ‘Always euphoric/drunk’ will be discussed. These deities are represented in iconography, well attested in Buddhist literary sources in Sanskrit and Chinese, and even mentioned in Pāli literature. Their sympotic function in Buddhist cosmology as hypostatisations of the three sympotic elements of the symposion will be advanced.
An Assyrian Winery in Khinis, Ancient Khanusa (Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Authors: Simi Francesca , Coppini Costanza , Morandi Bonacossi Daniele
Published: October 2024

Wine production and consumption played an important role in the imperial Assyrian court, as attested by both written and iconographic sources. However, archaeological data concerning wine production in the empire’s heartland were lacking up to now. Since 2021, a project of the University of Udine in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq has been investigating a large wine production area in the hinterland of the last two capitals of the Assyrian Empire: Khorsabad and Nineveh. The site, consisting of eighteen wine presses, is located in the immediate vicinity of Tell Khinis (Assyrian Khanusa) and close to the monumental, celebratory Khinis Archaeological Complex. Here a massive irrigation canal was built by King Sennacherib in the early seventh century BC and commemorated through the carving of impressive rock-reliefs and cuneiform inscriptions. The investigation results not only show the intensive agricultural exploitation of the area and the presence of a winery at the site during the Neo-Assyrian period, but also emphasise the longue durée exploitation of an agricultural landscape that was possibly also devoted to vine cultivation later, from the Early Islamic period onwards.
Turning toward a smart region by implementing a hybrid power system
Authors: Memisevic Belmin , Bosovic Adnan , Merzic Ajla , Musci Mustafa , Kevric Jasmin
Published: October 2024

Distributed generation (DG) especially energy acquired from renewable energy sources (RES) plays a significant role in modern power sector due to high carbon emissions around the globe. Its emerging potential is feasible by implementing microgrids as they are beneficial for networks in terms of increasing flexibility and stability, providing frequency and voltage support, power factor compensation etc. This makes the investment into microgrid incorporating RESs attractive, while at the same time reducing overall investment in the grid. Higher cost and stochastic nature of intermittent RES are complications for the implementation and operation of such solutions. This paper will analyse economic feasibility of hybrid power system (HPS) implementation consisting of a wind generator (WG), a photovoltaic system (PVS), gas combined heat and power plant (CHP) and storage batteries. Each of the elements is optimized according to power demand and RES’s potential. Technical analysis of the grid integration, parallel operation of the system and the grid is analysed with an example of a real medium-voltage distribution network operating in Bosnia and Herzegovina by using quasi-dynamic load flow simulation of one-week time-period. Finally, different operating mechanisms and strategies will be proposed, following the minimal power form the grid premise to satisfy maximum usability of RES’s potential. It is shown that implementing such HPS would be beneficial in terms of both economy and, ecology, as well as in reducing energy losses. Besides, it will reduce power supplying costs and energy losses, as well as and secure better exploitation and utilization of natural renewable energy sources. These technologies positively affect power network by decreasing the risk of network-components overloading, better exploiting the power-generation facilities based on renewable resources and positively impacting voltage profiles. Similar places, situated on remote locations, may use this analysis as an example to follow, to reduce their costs of electricity, acquire more reliable and sustainable power supply, and embrace green future.
13 VE 15. YÜZYILLAR ARASINDA MEŞRUİYET KAYNAĞI OLARAK GÜREGÂN ÜNVANI
Authors: Küçükyıldız Nagehan
Published: October 2024

Bu çalışmada siyasi evliliklerin meşruiyet kavramıyla nasıl sıkı bir ilişki içinde olduğu ve siyasi otoritenin meşruiyetini sağlamak ve güçlerini pekiştirmek için nasıl bir araç olarak kullanıldığı meselesine değinilmiştir. Özellikle 13. ve 15. yüzyıllarda Moğol ve Timurlu hükümdarları, siyasi evlilikler aracılığıyla meşruiyetlerini nasıl güçlendirdi meselesi izah edilmiştir. Bu süreçte, güregân ünvanı, Cengiz Hân soyundan gelen kızlarla yapılan evliliklerde merkeze alınmıştır. Bu evliliklerin, devlet yönetimine, hükümdarların güçlerine ve ordunun güvenilirliğine etkileri incelenmiştir. Siyasi evliliklerin meşruiyet kavramıyla ilişkisi ve hükümdarların meşruiyeti bağlamında devletin iç ve dış güvenliğine katkıları da irdelenmiştir. Tarih boyunca eski Türklerde evlilik meselesi ele alınmış olup ne gibi sonuçlar doğurduğu hususuna değinilmesine rağmen güregân ünvanının bir devlete neler kattığı bahsi spesifik olarak değerlendirilmemiştir. Bu bağlamda çalışmamızda siyasi bir evliliğin bir topluma neler kazandırdığı hususuna değinilerek evliliklerin nasıl yapıldığı çalışmamızda değerlendirilmiştir.
BAHÂÎLİK VE RIZA ŞAH İLE İLİŞKİSİ
Authors: Aslan Celal , Yücel Ayşe Aybüke
Published: October 2024

1796 yılında İran coğrafyasında Ağa Muhammed Şah tarafından kurulan bir Türkmen devleti olan Kaçarlar döneminde Şii mezhebinin beklediği Mehdi’nin geldiğini iddia eden Bâbîlik inanışının bir kolu olarak Bahâîlik inanışı ortaya çıkmış ve hala varlığını sürdürmektedir. Bâbîlik inanışından bambaşka bir yola sapan Bahâîler aslında İngiliz ve Rusların desteğiyle ayakta kalmışlardır. Bu süreçte Pehlevi Hanedanlığı döneminin başlamasında rol almışlar ve yeni hükümetin kurulması sürecinde Rıza Şah’ın yanında konumlanarak kendi taraftarlarının siyasi, sosyal, askeri ve eğitim alanlarında yer edinmelerini sağlamışlardır.
Bu çalışma, Türkçe literatürde hiç bahsedilmeyen Rıza Şah ve Bahâîlik ilişkisi Farsça literatür kaynaklarının da katkısıyla yazılmıştır. Çalışmada Bahâîlikten, Rıza Şah dönemi ve reformlarından, kurulan yeni hükümette Bahâîlerin katkısından ve yönetim üzerindeki etkisinden bahsedilmiştir. Türkçe literatürde oldukça geniş bir alanda bahsedilen Bahâîlik inanışı, genellikle bu inanışın tarihçesi, görüşleri ve kurallarından oluşan bir düzende işlenmiştir. Bahâîlerin siyasi kolları ve Rıza Şah dönemindeki faaliyetlerinin eksikliği Türkçe literatürde tespit edilerek bunun üzerine bir çalışma yapılmıştır.
Penerapan Model Discovery Learning Berbasis Soal Cerita untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa
Authors: Ruliani Iva Desi , Purwati Heni , Windiarti Windiarti , Harun Lukman
Published: October 2024

Berdasarkan hasil observasi pembelajaran, ditemukan beberapa siswa masih kebingungan saat mengubah soal cerita ke dalam bentuk simbol matematika dan tidak fokus dalam pembelajaran saat dilakukan observasi di kelas. Tujuan penelitian adalah meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa melalui model pembelajaran discovery learning. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK). Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah 36 siswa kelas X PPLG 2 SMK Negeri 7 Semarang. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah tes dan lembar observasi. Teknik pengumpulan data yaitu tes tertulis dan observasi. Sedangkan analisis data menggunakan analisis deskriptif. Penelitian dilakukan dalam 2 siklus. Pada siklus 1 ketuntasan klasikal siswa mencapai 64%, sedangkan pada siklus 2 ketuntasan klasikal siswa mencapai 86%. Selisih ketuntasan klasikal sebesar 22%. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, terdapat peningkatan hasil belajar melalui penggunaan model discovery learning berbasis soal cerita.
Pemodelan Tingkat Kecanduan Games Online Menggunakan Regresi Logistik Ordinal
Authors: Hidayah Nur , Indahwati  , Fitrianto Anwar , Erfiani  , Aliu Muftih Alwi
Published: October 2024

Analisis regresi yang digunakan untuk memodelkan hubungan antara variabel prediktordan variabel respon yang berskala ordinal disebut regresi logistik ordinal. Data ini diperoleh darisurvei yang dilakukan oleh peneliti sebelumnya untuk mengukur tingkat kecanduan games onlinedengan menggunakan pemodelan matematika PEAR. Kecanduan games online menjadifenomena yang semakin mengkhawatirkan di era digital ini, dengan dampak negatif yangsignifikan pada aspek sosial, psikologis, dan akademik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untukmemodelkan model prediktif dengan mengukur tingkat kecanduan games online melalui aplikasiregresi logistik ordinal. Model ini mempertimbangkan beberapa variabel prediktor, yaitu umur,durasi bermain games, durasi bermain per hari, dan jenis games. Regresi logistik ordinaldigunakan karena variabel responnya, yaitu tingkat kecanduan bermain games, bersifat ordinaldan terdiri dari lebih dari dua kategori yang berurutan. Model ini menunjukkan akurasi sebesar92,5%, yang mengindikasikan kemampuan model dalam mengklasifikasikan tingkat kecanduanbermain games online dengan keandalan yang tinggi.
Secure Data Sharing in Decentralized Networks: Encryption Techniques, Access Control Mechanisms, and Data Integrity Verification
Authors: Tensae Laki  , Taha Asif  , Nahaar Mirza  , Mehmet Uzgoren
Published: October 2024

The introduction of decentralized systems in a rapidly changing technological world has introduced many issues and risks regarding privacy and secure data exchange. This paper addresses the complexities of secure data exchange within decentralized systems, focusing on encryption techniques, access control mechanisms, and data integrity verification. We begin by analyzing the impending risks and limitations within decentralized systems, including the potential for unauthorized access and data breaches from vulnerable points present in decentralized system entities. Subsequently, we analyze and explore modern methods of encryption to safeguard confidential data while also ensuring privacy. Furthermore, we examine access control strategies and integrity verification protocols, which play crucial roles in ensuring that data remains secure against unwarranted access and reliable across distributed ecosystems. Our findings emphasize the need for robust and intricate security measures adapted to the unique framework of decentralized systems. This study aims to advance the understanding of privacy and security in decentralized systems while serving as a stepping stone and valuable resource for future research.
The Impact of Sugar Control on Pancreatic Cancer Progression for the Elderly
Authors: Alex Chirayath  , Obawole Cathy , Ulucan Omer , Bayar Yakup
Published: October 2024

Pancreatic cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the pancreas, an organ that aids in digestion and blood sugar regulation. It is characterized as an aggressive type of cancer that presents with symptoms that often go undetected. In 2024, there were an estimated 66,440 new cases of pancreatic cancer and an estimated 51,170 deaths from pancreatic cancer, with a 5-year relative survival rate of 12.8% (SEER, 2023). While traditional medical interventions such as surgery and chemotherapy continue to be the cornerstone of treatment, there is an emerging focus on the potential impact of dietary and nutritional factors in both preventing and managing pancreatic cancer. This approach is particularly relevant for elderly patients due to the heightened risk associated with surgery at their age and their reduced tolerance to chemotherapy regimens. This paper presents a compelling case study of a pancreatic cancer patient who adopted a sugar-restricted diet, resulting in a notable decrease in the tumor marker CA 19-9, which is commonly associated with pancreatic cancer. Building on this individual case study, this paper provides a comprehensive review of current scientific literature to examine the potential relationship between sugar consumption and pancreatic cancer development and progression. By examining this intersection of nutrition and oncology, this study aims to expound upon possible alternative or complementary approaches to pancreatic cancer management, especially for vulnerable populations such as the elderly. This research could lead to new strategies for improving outcomes and quality of life in pancreatic cancer care.
Functionality of Physics-Informed Neural Networks and Potential Future Impacts on Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Nair Tejas , Merve Gokgol
Published: October 2024

Physics-informed neural networks, or PINNs, are indicative of a new approach that involves the use of scientific knowledge, as these programs adhere to laws of physics described by general nonlinear partial differential equations while solving problems that are related to physics. This is accomplished via programming these equations into the loss function, which ensures that the underlying system adheres to these laws. This paper will be discussing how PINNs function and analyze how they make use of physics when solving problems. PINNs can be used to model physical systems and phenomena in the real world, including combustion, quantum mechanics, and the simulation of fluid. The data embedded into the code of PINNs also serves to address the issue some neural networks may have with a lack of important data needed to solve relevant scientific issues. The rules and constraints PINNs have ensures that they will provide more realistic solutions in comparison to alternatives. Lastly, this paper will be discussing the potential future applications of PINN programming and functionality on future artificial intelligence (AI) development. PINNs have the potential to address complex scientific problems in a way that other solutions may not be able to, and as such, they are an important topic of discussion.
Emotional labour: More of a burden than a benefit?
Authors: Schabasser Christina
Published: October 2024

Hospitality workers, such as flight attendants and waiters, are expected to be courteous, friendly, and polite all the time. Training and managing their own feelings is part of the job. For many, people's true feelings differ from those shown to the outside world, thus prompting them to "put a mask on" throughout their working hours. This practice is called surface acting, which is as essential to this investigation as deep acting. In this context, this study's results were thought-provoking since a statistically significant positive correlation between deep acting and performance was found, while the surface acting–performance relationship was negative. These findings may serve as a warning signal for employers who are expected to keep their employees' mental well-being intact at work.
Exploring the Impact of Swahili Literature Reading on Cognitive and Emotional Abilities Among Kenyan Students: Implications for Academic Performance in K-12
Authors: Faiza Khalid  , Bushra Mohamed  , Sumeiya Abdirazak  , Ambereen  Haq
Published: October 2024

Swahili literature in Kenya represents a vibrant canvas of cultural expression deeply rooted in Arabic poetry and indigenous folklore. This essay explores the evolution and contemporary relevance of Swahili literature, tracing its journey from early oral traditions to modern literary forms. The discussion highlights the surge in Swahili literary publications over the past decade, underscoring its growing importance in both national and educational contexts. Specifically, the integration of Swahili literature into Kenyan K-12 education is examined, focusing on influential works like Ken Walibora’s "Siku Njema" and Dr. Assumpta K. Matei’s "Chozi la Heri," which tackles diverse themes such as social justice and human rights. 
Later, the cognitive effects of reading Swahili literature among Kenyan K-12 students are explored, drawing on studies that demonstrate enhanced cognitive skills and language proficiency resulting from literary engagement. These studies, including research by nurse Mwangi and educator at the Ministry of Home Affairs in Tanzania, M.K, highlight improvements in memory, attention, and problem-solving abilities, particularly beneficial for students from marginalised backgrounds. Neuroscientific evidence from a researcher at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology Ochieng and Mwanyumba further illuminates how Swahili fiction stimulates brain regions associated with language processing and emotional regulation, contributing to academic readiness. 
Furthermore, the emotional impact of Swahili literature on students is explored through studies by author of children literature Pamela M Ngugi and Flavia Aiello Traore, which emphasise heightened emotional intelligence, empathy, and cultural understanding among readers. These emotional responses not only enrich students' personal development but also
Sustainability in Fast Fashion: A Study on the Understanding of Youth Consumers
Authors: Malig-on Jea , Campos Karl
Published: October 2024

Fast fashion refers to the practice of imitating high-end designer apparel at a lower cost. The low cost of these apparels is achieved by using inferior and unsustainable materials and exploiting workers for long hours and low wages.  This study is about the awareness, buying intentions, and actions of students in Davao City about sustainability issues in the fast fashion sector. It aims to suggest innovative ways to change young consumers’ attitudes and behaviors toward sustainability in fast fashion. For the study, 5 participants are interviewed. The participants interviewed were chosen through purposive sampling. The participants are female 18-19 years old from varying socioeconomic backgrounds. Specifying the participants’ characteristics allows the researcher to gain an understanding of the relationship between consumer consciousness, purchase intentions, and behavior in the fast-fashion industry. The results show that young consumers have varying degrees of understanding about fast fashion and sustainability. This research shows that governments, fashion labels, and organizations interested in sustainable development can use this information to develop sustainable development plans. Public awareness can be improved to reduce youth unsustainability through effective policies, enabling various stakeholders to provide eco-friendly options when dealing with the problem. The generalizability of the results to a larger population can be improved by employing more diverse sample groups. Furthermore, utilizing different approaches and sampling strategies can increase the study's relevance and validate the findings.
Student Organization Funds at A University: Utilization of Descriptive-Correlational Analysis to Determine Factors in Budgeting
Authors: Ponce Liezle B. , Battad Melissa C. , Sabalo Rei-sann V. , Saguiyod Hannah Mae T.
Published: October 2024

Budgeting guarantees that an organization has enough resources to accomplish its objectives. There are various studies that have been published related to budgeting. The budgeting of student organization funds in university remains an understudied domain; thus, this research seeks to fill this gap by contributing to the existing body of knowledge while elucidating the allocation processes to enhance transparency and accountability. The objective of this study was to determine the factors affecting the budgeting of student organization funds in university in Philippines. The study utilized descriptive-correlational analysis supported by survey data gathered through a total enumeration of 16 student organizations, employing a hybrid (online and offline) data collection, identified a statistically significant and positively correlated linear relationship between financial-related factors and managerial-related factors. The study revealed that student organization officers have strong financial knowledge and skills. High scores in financial skills and budgetary planning escalate the effective management in achieving goals, aligning with functional leadership theory. However, there is a need for better training programs to address gaps, particularly in using budgets as forecasts. The study also found that improving interpersonal skills can enhance financial management, and the relationship between financial and managerial skills is consistently positive across different groups. Aside from a discussion of the findings considering the relevant reviewed literature, there are recommendations to academics and practitioners, as well as proposals for further study in this field. Along with these results, it is best for universities to consider integrating budget-related training and seminars if they want to have well- rounded student leaders who are indeed capable of leading and providing good-quality service to their fellow students.
Podcast Reklamları Üzerine Bir İnceleme: Erciyes Üniversitesi İletişim Fakültesi Öğrencileri Örneği
Authors: Akgün Akan Nilay
Published: October 2024

Uzun yıllar niş kitlelere hitap ettikten sonra podcast yayıncılığı artık geniş kitleler tarafından dinlenmektedir. Türkiye’de de podcast dinleyicisi her geçen gün artarken, dijital ses reklamcılığına yapılan reklam yatırımları, bir önceki yıla göre, %457 büyümüştür. Bu artışın önemli bir kısmını ise podcast reklamları oluşturmaktadır. Dolayısıyla, podcast dinlemenin ilgi çekici ve ilişkisel doğası, reklamverenler için özel bir medya ortamı yaratmaktadır. Ayrıca reklamverenin,sesin tüketiciler ile kurduğu bu güçlü bağlantının farkında olması, bu alanda verilen reklamları incelenmesini önemli kılmaktadır. Bu çalışmada, ileride alanda çalışabilecek ve sektöre girmeyi hedefleyen gençler arasındaki konumunun belirlenmesini amaçlamaktadır. Araştırma, odak grup görüşmesi ile yürütülmüştür ve veriler nitel araştırma kapsamında analiz edilmiştir. Elde edilen sonuçlar; katılımcıların bilgilendirici ve eğlendirici türleri beğendiğini, yarım saatten daha kısa olan podcastlerin daha fazla tercih edildiğini ve ağırlıklı olarak Spotify kullandıklarını göstermiştir. Podcast reklamlarına bakıldığında ise, katılımcıların reklam vermenin önemli olduğu noktasında hemfikir olduğu ve özellikle dikkatin yoğunlaştığı anda (programın ortasında ve içerikle uyumlu) verilen reklamları tercih ettikleri anlaşılmaktadır.
The Causes of Perceived Government Trustworthiness
Authors: Devine Daniel , Valgarðsson Viktor Orri , Stoker Gerry , Jennings Will , Bunting Hannah
Published: October 2024

This paper examines the qualities of governments that influence their perceived trustworthiness, presenting the first experimental study of the distinct roles of ‘competence’, ‘benevolence’, and ‘integrity’ (CBI) in shaping trust in government. We empirically test the effects of these three dimensions of trustworthiness through con- joint experiments conducted in five countries: Britain, Croatia, Spain, Argentina, and France. The results indicate that benevolence – government acting in citizens’ interests – is the most significant determinant of trust judgments across individuals and nations. Competence and integrity have a secondary, approximately equal effect. Building on recent advances in analyses of conjoint experiments, we explore how these attributes are conditional on each other, and how respondent characteristics moderate those effects. The findings reveal that the effects of attributes are generally consistent, although respondent left-right ideology moderates the impact of government competence.
Consciousness as an ultra-weak quantum measurement effect in an optical diffraction experiment
Authors: Radin Dean
Published: October 2024

The consciousness-collapse interpretation of quantum mechanics was explored by testing if human observation might act like a weak quantum measurement effect in an optical interferometer. Forty-seven participants selected via a worldwide search for individuals with experience in focusing their attention were each provided with a custom-made optical apparatus. Using this device, they ran a preassigned series of test sessions to see if illumination recorded in a portion of the interference pattern would be affected when a feedback signal based on that measure was observed versus unobserved. Another portion of the interference pattern was recorded simultaneously but never observed to provide control data. Environmental sensors and real-time encryption of the illumination data were among the methods included in the design of the experiment to help ensure data integrity.With all data combined the results did not support three preregistered hypotheses, but for one of those hypotheses participants partitioned by those experienced in an outward vs. an inward focus of attention achieved significantly better results in reducing interference (p = 0.008). An exploratory hypothesis also found a significant difference in skewness of the distribution of interference measures recorded in observed vs. unobserved periods (p = 0.004). In addition, an exploratory analysis showed a clear trend – a progressive decline in interference – while participants observed a portion of the interference pattern, as compared to data recorded simultaneously from an unobserved portion (p = 5.9 × 10-14). By comparison, applying the same analysis during no-observation periods found no differences in trends (p = 0.77). Control data run with no observers present and subjected again to this same trend analysis showed uniformly nonsignificant results. Alternative explanations, including possible environmental influences that might have caused these outcomes, as well as recommendations for future studies, are discussed.
Demographic Biases in Naturalistic Language Recordings in the CHILDES Database
Authors: Scaff Camila , Loukatou Georgia , Cristia Alejandrina , Havron Naomi
Published: October 2024

In recent years, the importance of estimating demographic biases in research has become apparent. Here we provide a systematic review of the CHILDES database, the major source of naturalistic recordings of children’s linguistic environment. We analyzed the database according to four dimensions considered central to language learning: SES, urbanization, family structure, and language. We present descriptive statistics of each dimension to assess whether naturalistic recordings were biased regarding the demographics of the countries and the families recorded within them. We find that CHILDES’s recordings overrepresented wealthier countries and higher parental education levels; urban settings; and smaller households. Middle- and higher-class participants were likewise over-represented. The corpora were not representative of their countries in terms of urbanization either - with a larger percentage of families residing in urban settings than is overall true for their respective countries. In terms of family structure, nuclear families were more prevalent than in the countries where the data was collected. Last, we found that corpora were linguistically diverse, but we estimate that these recordings underrepresent bilingual and multilingual households. We conclude that researchers should be careful when generalizing from naturalistic recordings of children's input and output obtained from CHILDES.
Working Just to Know: Exerting Effort for Non-Instrumental Information Under Risk
Authors: Fan Haoxue , Dong Bryan , Benkelman Dorothy Grace , Rodman Alexandra M , Dorfman Hayley , Glimcher Paul , Phelps Elizabeth A.
Published: October 2024

People constantly invest effort to seek information in everyday life, even if the information is of no instrumental value for the decision at hand. However, the mechanism underlying people’s willingness to exert effort in exchange for information remains unclear. Previous work has suggested that valence and uncertainty are two key factors influencing information-seeking, but few studies have tested if these factors are important when exerting physical effort in exchange for information. Additionally, it remains unknown whether different kinds of uncertainty, i.e., risk and ambiguity, have differential impacts. In the current study, we developed a novel information-seeking task to quantify the value of non-instrumental information using incentive-compatible physical effort to examine how effort changes as a function of valence and uncertainty. Across two studies (N = 123), we found that people’s willingness to exert effort positively correlates with outcome expected value under both risk and ambiguity. Additionally, people exert more effort when outcome distribution uncertainty increases in risky situations, but are insensitive to ambiguity, except when facing extreme ambiguity. Our results demonstrate an unexpected dissociation. Humans willengage in effort-based information-seeking, even for non-instrumental information, when facing risk. In contrast, they show a much lower willingness to expend effort to resolve non-instrumental ambiguity.
Social cognition in mild cognitive impairment and dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Shi Puyu , Chapman Hannah , Liu Lisa , Rodgers Fern Emma , Shaw Jasmine , Livingston Gill , Rankin Katherine P , Warren Jason D , Sommerlad Andrew
Published: October 2024

IntroductionSocial cognition is known to be impaired in people with dementia but the differences in social cognitive impairment between MCI and dementia and its subtypes remain unclear. We aimed to systematically review and meta-analyse differences in emotion recognition, theory of mind (ToM) and empathy, between individuals with MCI and those with dementia.MethodsWe searched databases for studies comparing social cognition between people with MCI and dementia groups and conducted meta-analyses for differences in emotion recognition, ToM, and empathy.ResultsFrom 2,490 identified studies, 28 cross-sectional studies involving 2,368 participants (1,273 MCI, 1,145 dementia) met inclusion criteria. People with MCI had better emotion recognition (Cohen’s d = 0.69) and ToM (Cohen’s d = 0.74) than those with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) dementia and larger effect sizes were observed for people with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) (emotion recognition (Cohen’s d = 2.09) and ToM (Cohen’s d = 1.49)). People with AD showed slightly higher emotional empathy compared to MCI in the included studies. DiscussionOur findings suggest progressive decline of aspects of social cognition across MCI-dementia continuum, with potential for early detection and intervention. Longitudinal studies are needed to investigate the predictive role of social cognition deficits in progression from MCI to dementia and interventions for social cognition in MCI should be developed and tested.
Defining Home care: An exploration of its roles, challenges, and data needs
Authors: Davey Vanessa , Healey Janice , Liddle Jennifer , Beresford Bryony , Allan Stephen , Goodman Claire , Gordon Adam , Killett Anne , Rand Stacey , Spilsbury Karen , Towers Ann-Marie , Hanratty Barbara
Published: October 2024

Home care (or home health care) makes a critical contribution to the care of older people, yet many people have little experience or knowledge of this service, and its component parts. Many older adults receive home care, but the nature of the support varies from country to country. This Forum Article considers how home care is defined, its scope and purpose and how services are shaped by the systems in which they operate. Systematic data collection in home care services already exists in some countries, while in many others, such as the UK, it is being planned. Defining data requirements for home care is critical to evaluation of care quality and cross-country comparisons. Data have the potential to play an important role in shaping perceptions of home care. For information to be useful, we require a shared understanding of what constitutes home care, what people want and need from a service and which data should be captured.
Professionelle Improvisation. Doing (Summer School) Museologie
Authors: Johler Birgit , Keller-Drescher Lioba , Watzlawik Jan C.
Published: October 2024

Lioba Keller-Drescher (Munster) and Birgit Johler (Graz) have been organising the Summer School Museology at the LWL-Freilichtmuseum Detmold since 2021. In the spirit of research-based learning, the museum becomes a place and object of research for a week. The participants work on theoretical and practical issues concerning the collection, develop curatorial and educational concepts and present the results to the public at the end of the week in the form of an exhibition. In this way, the programme is geared equally towards the need for practical training and young talent in the museum profession, as well as bringing university and museum closer together. The professional improvisation that such a format requires is intended as an impulse for the development of teaching formats in times of AI. Using three posters and six photographs, Jan C. Watzlawik (Dortmund) conducts an interview with the two organisers on the genesis, programme and practice of the Doing Summer School Museology.
Wyznaczanie statutu rzeczowego rzeczy ruchomych w stosunkach polsko-ukraińskich
Authors: Żarnowiec Łukasz
Published: October 2024

Umowa z dnia 24 maja 1993 roku między Rzecząpospolitą Polską a Ukrainą o pomocy prawnej i stosunkach prawnych w sprawach cywilnych i karnych, poza art. 34 ust. 1, nie zawiera norm kolizyjnych miarodajnych dla stosunków prawno-rzeczowych i posiadania rzeczy ruchomych. Tymczasem ze względu na łatwość przemieszczania ruchomości między terytoriami państw, powszechność i znacznie mniejszy stopień sformalizowania obrotu nimi, trudności w ustaleniu ich właściciela lub osób uprawnionych z innych praw rzeczowych, podatność na dyspozycje faktyczne nie oparte na woli właściciela, a z drugiej strony daleko idące różnice w sposobie uregulowania ich reżimu prawnego w prawie materialnym poszczególnych państw, to właśnie w ich przypadku pojawia się najwięcej problemów praktycznych, których rozwiązanie wymaga ustalenia prawa właściwego. Prawdopodobieństwo wystąpienia tego typu problemów w stosunkach polsko-ukraińskich w ostatnim czasie wzrosło ze względu na zjawisko masowej migracji ludności z Ukrainy do Polski, któremu towarzyszy przemieszczanie rzeczy ruchomych przez granicę państwową na niespotykaną dotąd skalę. W związku z brakiem odpowiednich regulacji w postanowieniach umowy o pomocy prawnej z 1993 r., polskie i ukraińskie sądy stoją przed koniecznością stosowania w tej kategorii spraw własnych norm kolizyjnych. Tymczasem różnice pomiędzy przyjętymi w nich rozwiązaniami mogą skutkować zastosowaniem norm merytorycznych należących do innego porządku prawnego jako prawa właściwego w danej sytuacji faktycznej, co stwarza ryzyko zjawiska „forum shopping”.Artykuł poświęcony jest analizie metod wyznaczania prawa właściwego dla stosunków prawno-rzeczowych i posiadania rzeczy ruchomych w relacjach polsko-ukraińskich na tle polskich i ukraińskich norm kolizyjnych, występujących między nimi podobieństw i różnic, problemów wynikających z różnic w merytorycznym prawie rzeczowym obu państw i sposobów ich przezwyciężania. Zawiera także propozycję uzupełnienia umowy o pomocy prawnej z 1993 r. o jednolite normy kolizyjne służące wyznaczaniu statutu rzeczowego ruchomości, wzorowane na wybranych rozwiązaniach zaczerpniętych z prawa krajowego polskiego i ukraińskiego.
Implementasi Metode Scrum Pada Sistem Informasi Logistik dan Karyawan (SILOKIN) (Studi Kasus PSC 119 Kota Tasikmalaya)
Authors: Purnia Dini Silvi , Mulyana Aldi Jaya , Ramdani Dimas Taqbir
Published: October 2024

PSC 119 Sicetar di Kota Tasikmalaya mengalami berbagai masalah dalam manajemen kinerja karyawan dan stok barang akibat pencatatan manual yang tidak efektif serta sistem presensi berbasis kertas. Untuk mengatasi masalah ini, SILOKIN dirancang sebagai sistem yang mencatat arus logistik barang lebih efisien, meningkatkan transparansi, dan mengurangi kesalahan pencatatan. Sistem ini juga memungkinkan presensi digital berbasis GPS, memudahkan karyawan lapangan untuk melakukan presensi dan mengajukan izin secara online. Dengan penerapan metode Scrum, SILOKIN dapat beradaptasi dengan kebutuhan pengguna melalui iterasi cepat dan umpan balik kontinu. Implementasi SILOKIN diharapkan dapat meningkatkan efisiensi kerja dan efektivitas manajemen karyawan serta stok barang di PSC 119 Sicetar, sehingga layanan darurat dapat berjalan lebih optimal.
Understanding Implications of Varied State Policies Regarding Alternative Pathways to Licensure for Special Educators
Authors: Morgan Joseph John , Scott LaRon A. , Brendli Katie , Catherine Evandra
Published: October 2024

Alternative pathways to licensure (APL) programs have proliferated nationally as a potential solution to the ongoing critical shortage of qualified special education professionals. Although these programs attract more diverse teacher candidates, they have been criticized for a lack of preparation and support provided to new professionals. This likely exacerbates teacher shortages and contributes to the pervasive underachievement of students with disabilities. Additionally, due in part to wide variations in APL programs, limited research is available on the structure and subsequent impact of APL programs. To gain a landscape view of the ways policy shapes special education APL programs in the United States, the authors analyzed state policies and regulations that guide licensure requirements for special education APLs. To do this, they identified policy and regulation documents and analyzed them for themes related to APL requirements. The authors found wide variability nationally regarding entrance and completion requirements for APL participants, including testing and pedagogical requirements, field experiences, and employment status. This type of policy incoherence has implications for state and local educational agencies, researchers, teacher educators, and policymakers as they seek to evaluate APL programs and determine which structures will most effectively support the recruitment and retention of special educators.
The Effectiveness of Brief Multidisciplinary Outpatient Treatment for Functional Neurological Disorder: A Pilot Study
Authors: Townsend Jacquie , Fritz Kayla , Molzan Stephanie , Stephen Joanne , Sawchuk Tyson
Published: October 2024

Background:

Functional neurological disorder (FND) is a common, costly, and debilitating condition with a guarded prognosis. Limited evidence supports providers about which treatment approaches to undertake. Evidence-based care for FND is urgently needed to improve patient outcomes. The objective of this study was to evaluate functional and psychological outcomes associated with a novel outpatient multidisciplinary treatment program for adults with FND.

Methods:

Participants included 18 sequentially referred adults who attended the five-day FND treatment program, including those who completed ( N = 13) and who were available for follow-up at six months ( N = 9). Intervention included assessment and up to five consecutive days of treatment including two group-administered psychoeducation sessions. Primary measures included the Timed Up and Go (TUG), the EQ-5D-5L index score, and the visual analogue scale (VAS), and the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM). Secondary outcomes included Battery for Health Improvement-2 (BHI-2) Depression and Anxiety subscales.

Results:

Significant improvement observed on COPM performance and COPM satisfaction; EQ-5D-5L index (as well as VAS) and TUG (p = < 0.05) immediately following five-day treatment. Improvement was gained at six months for BHI-2 Depression and Anxiety, and maintained for COPM performance, COPM satisfaction, EQ-5D-5L index, EQ-5D-5L VAS, and TUG.

Conclusions:

The findings of this preliminary work suggest that multidisciplinary treatment for FND has a positive impact on psychological and physical outcomes with results sustained up to six months.
بين الثورة والديمقراطية: الخلفيات الفلسفية لفكر اليسار الراديكالي الفرنسي
Authors: الكشو منير
Published: October 2024

تهدف هذه الدراسة إلى استجلاء الخلفيات الفلسفية لخطاب اليسار الراديكالي الفرنسي. وتعني باليسار الراديكالي تشكيلة مكوّنة من تيارات سياسية وشخصيات فكرية وكتّاب ومثقفين وناشطين مدنيين وسياسيين، يقفون على يسار المشهد السياسي في الديمقراطية الفرنسية، لالتزامهم بأولوية قيمة المساواة في الأحوال الاقتصادية والاجتماعية على قيم الحرية والعدالة والمواطنة. وخلافًا لليسار المعتدل، يرى هؤلاء أن تحقيق شروط المساواة، يقتضي إطاحة النظام الرأسمالي وإلغاء اقتصاد السوق. تبيّن الدراسة في المبحث الأول أن فكر اليسار المعتدل الفرنسي، خلافًا لليسار المعتدل في ديمقراطيات أخرى، لم يكن يُحبّذ القطيعة مع اليسار الراديكالي، وبقي يتشارك معه فكرة أن التحرر الحقيقي يقتضي اجتثاث أسباب الاستغلال والاستلاب، على الرغم من أنه تبنّى سياسات براغماتية والتزم باحترام الديمقراطية في الفترات التي تولّى فيها الحكم. وفي المبحث الثاني، تسعى لتمييز ثقافة اليسار الراديكالي الجديد من تلك المميزة لليسار الراديكالي المتطرف الماركسي في صيغتيه التروتسكية والماوية. وفي المبحث الثالث، تحاول تعقّب النظريات الفلسفية الخلفية التي نجدها متواترة في الخطاب اليساري الراديكالي الجديد الفرنسي، وفي أسلوبه في الدفاع عن مواقفه.
إشكالية الانقسام في العلاقات العسكرية - العسكرية في مرحلة الانفصال في سورية (1961-1963)
Authors: باروت رنا
Published: October 2024

تبحــث هــذه الدراســة فــي ضــوء تحليــل المصــادر األوليــة النوعيــة واألرشــيفية فــي إشــكالية العالقــات العســكرية - العســكرية في ســورية خالل مرحلة انفصال الجمهورية العربية المتحدة )1963-1961(. وتستكشــف مــن خالل إخفــاق تطبيــق ما يمكــن وصفه بـــ "نظريــة التوافــق" Theory Concordance آثار االنقســامات العســكرية - العســكرية علــى طبيعــة العالقــات العســكرية - المدنيــة مــن جهــة أولى، ودورها في تحويل االنقســامات العســكرية إلى تشرذمات خطيرة على بنية المؤسسة العسكرية من جهة ثانية، ودورها في تفكك النظام السياسي نفسه كما حدث في مرحلة االنفصال، من دون إهمال الشــروط االجتماعية والسياســية التي أثرت في ذلك. وتســلط الضوء على بروز كتلة الضباط الشــوام نتيجــًًة لسياســات احتواء وتفكيك الكتل العســكرية في مرحلة الوحدة، وتمكنهــا من القيام بانقالب االنفصال. وتحلل كيف أن هذه النخبة فشلت في السيطرة على الجيش وأجهزة الحكم، بحيث أنتجت محاولتها للسيطرة بروز كتل انقالبية متصارعة، أدى صراعها إلى انهيار قيادة الجيش نفسها وفقدانها زمام القيادة والسيطرة، بما فتح الباب على مصراعيه أمام قيام انقالب 8 آذار/ مارس .1963
Sınıf Öğretmeni Adaylarının Süreç Tür Temelli Yazma Yaklaşımı ile İlgili Görüşlerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Aslan Serkan
Published: October 2024

Geleneksel yazma eğitiminin sınırlarını aşarak, öğrencilerin yazma becerilerini çok yönlü bir şekilde geliştirmeyi amaçlayan süreç tür temelli yazma yaklaşımı (STTYY), çağdaş eğitimde önemli bir yer edinmiştir. Eğitimde öğrenci merkezli bir anlayışın önem kazandığı günümüzde, öğretmen adaylarının STTYY'ye ilişkin farkındalıkları ve bu yaklaşımı uygularken benimsedikleri stratejiler, araştırmanın odak noktasını oluşturmaktadır. Bu araştırmanın temel amacı, sınıf öğretmeni adaylarının süreç tür temelli yazma yaklaşımına yönelik görüşlerini ve deneyimlerini derinlemesine incelemektir. Araştırma nitel araştırma desenlerinden biri olan fenomenolojik desene göre yürütülmüştür. Araştırmanın katılımcıları ölçüt örnekleme yöntemine göre belirlenmiştir. Araştırmanın katılımcılarını yirmi öğretmen adayı oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada veri toplama aracı olarak yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde içerik analizi uygulanmıştır. Araştırma sonuçları öğretmen adaylarının STTYY’ye yönelik olumlu görüşe sahip olduklarını ve farkındalıklarının olduğunu göstermektedir. Öğretmen adayları bu yaklaşımın öğrencilere birçok katkısının olduğunu ve güçlü ve zayıf yanlarının olduğunu ifade etmişlerdir. Özellikle öğretmen adayları bu yaklaşımı uygularken öğrenci merkezli bir anlayışı benimseyerek süreci yürüteceklerini ifade etmişlerdir. Öğretmen adayları STTYY’yi uygularken çeşitli sorunlarla karşılaşabileceklerini belirtmişlerdir. Bununla birlikte öğretmen adayları bu yaklaşımı etkileyen önemli faktörlerin olduğunu ve bu yaklaşımı uygularken tamamlayıcı ve geleneksel ölçme ve değerlendirme araçlarını kullanacaklarını söylemişlerdir.
DEVELOPMENT OF APPROACHES TO THE TAXATION OF CRYPTOASSETS IN THE MODERN WORLD
Authors: Belinska Yanina , Kalyta Tetiana
Published: October 2024

In the article the dual economic nature of cryptocurrencies was analyzed same as investment assets and means of payment in foreign countries and Ukraine. It has been established that the asset and means of payment in foreign countries and Ukraine. It has been established that the classification of crypto-assets and their functions are of key importance for the introduction of their effective taxation. Approaches to the taxation of crypto-assets in various European countries, also in the USA, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, India and other countries of the world have been studied. Taxation of such asset doesn’t have a unified  nature and depends on the type of operation with them.
According to research by Western scientists, it has been established that in modern word, cryptocurrencies are more often used for shadow operation than for tax evasion. The main principle that should be followed in the taxation of virtual assets is the principle of neutrality: taxation of cryptocurrencies should be carried out in the same way as similar traditional financial assets.
In Ukraine, the legal framework for taxation of income operation with virtual assets (further – VA) is the stage of formation. In the work both draft laws “On the Legalization of Virtual Assets in Ukraine”, which were adopted at the end of 2023, are examined. Ones are proposing changes to the Tax Code of Ukraine regarding the procedure for taxation of VA and providing an opportunity to launch legislative regulation of the procedure for taxation of VA market. The differences between draft law on taxation of virtual assets have been  highlighted in the work. Thus, it is proposed to tax VA according to the rules for securities or investment assets, which corresponds to the specifics of the domestic tax field
TRANSFORMATION OF THE SPHERE OF MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL AND LABOR RELATIONS IN WAR AND POST-WAR TIMES
Authors: Pacheva Nataliia , Podzihun Svitlana
Published: October 2024

The article reveals the peculiarities of the transformation of the sphere of management and social and labor relations in the war and post-war periods. It was established that non-traditional forms of employment and organization of work spread during this period. It has been proven that the function of human resources management becomes a catalyst for coordinating the interests of employers and employees. The transformation of the field of management and social and labor relations in the wartime period took place with the help of the spread of the remote work format. It has been found that the successful organization of the enterprise's work is possible if there is experience in working remotely and due to the availability of material and technical resources and software. The purpose of the research is the analysis of the management system and social-labor relations in the conditions of war, the study of obstacles and favorable factors of remote work and the development of remote management of human resources in the post-war period. It has been found that following the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine has actualized the active spread of remote work in Ukraine, which is able to ensure the stability of the national economy and the preservation of productive employment of the population in the context of the deployment of the digital economy. In our opinion, the field of management in combination with progressive information and communication technologies and the created national legal framework is suitable for the transition to new forms of labor organization inherent in the new economy - remote work, automation and digitization of routine operations