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SELF REGULATION DALAM MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR PESERTA DIDIK
Authors: Kusumawati Amalia Anis
Published: July 2024

Artikel ini menjelaskan tentang bagaimana self regulation (regulasi diri) dalam meningkatkan motivasi belajar peserta didik. Tujuan artikel ini adalah untuk mengkaji bagaimana karakter self regulation dalam meningkatkan motivasi belajar pada peserta didik yang memiliki nilai akademik rendah. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu systematic literature review, Dimana semua temuan dicatat dan diteliti, baik secara teori maupun secara praktik dengan menggunakan analisis data secara kualitatif deskriptif. Dalam menggunakan berbagai sumber bacaan, baik itu dari jurnal atau ebook untuk dijadikan acuan. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa self regulation dapat meningkatkan motivasi belajar peserta didik dan sudah terbukti efektif pada beberapa penelitian yang sebelumnya sudah dilakukan. Self regulation membantu peserta didik dalam meningkatkan prestasi akademik dengan lebih baik. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa self regulation bukan hanya penting untuk meningkatkan keterampilan akademik, tetapi juga sangat berpengaruh dalam membantu peserta didik berhasil mencapai kehidupan yang terarah dengan motivasi belajar.
Correlated Increase of Omentin-1 and Adiponectin by Exenatide, Avandamet and Dietary Change in Diet-Induced Obese Rats
Authors: Feng W.-H. , Yuan X.-W. , Tong G.-Y. , Wang W.-M. , Hu Y. , Shen S.-M. , Li P. , Bi Y. , Hu J. , Shao L.-L. , Dai Y.-Y. , Liu Y.-Q. , Xiang S.-K. , Yang D.-H. , Zhu Da-Long
Published: July 2024

Adipokines omentin-1 and adiponectin have been reported to improve insulin resistance. It is known that insulin sensitizers exenatide, avandamet, or diet change from high-fat to normal chow ameliorate metabolic disorders. However, whether these treatments increase omentin-1 levels in high fat-diet animals and the relationship between omentin-1 and adiponectin remain largely unknown. We investigated the effect of insulin sensitizers exenatide and avandamet, and of dietary change on these adipokine levels, body weight, and insulin sensitivity in diet-induced obese rats. Obesity was induced in rats by high-fat diet feeding for 8 weeks, and then the rats were given exenatide, avandamet and diet change to normal chow, respectively, for additional 8 weeks. Compared to the high-fat control group, exenatide and avandamet treatment significantly induced adipose gene expression and elevated the circulation levels of omentin-1 and adiponectin, whereas they decreased the leptin gene expression and circulation level, which is associated with improvement of systemic insulin sensitivity and the glucose and lipid profile. Notably, there was a significant positive correlation between omentin-1 and adiponectin in the above regimens, suggesting that omentin-1 and adiponectin may contribute to the insulin-sensitizing effect of exenatide and avandamet.
Stress Perception and (GT)n Repeat Polymorphism in Haem Oxygenase 1 Promoter Are Both Risk Factors in Development of Eating Disorders
Authors: Šlachtová L. , Kaminská D. , Chvál M. , Králík L. , Martásek Pavel , Papežová H.
Published: July 2024

Haem oxygenase 1 (HO-1) plays a pivotal role in metabolic stress protecting cells in dependence on reactive oxygen species. This study investigated a potential gene environment interaction between the (GT)n repeatHO1polymorphism and the stress perception in patients with eating disorder and in controls. Stress perception and (GT)n polymorphism were measured in 127 patients with eating disorders and in 78 healthy controls using Stress and Coping Inventory and genotyping. Based on the inventory, overall, specific and weighted stress scores were defined. Clinical stress score was generated according to the patient’s history and interviews. According to our hypothesis, 1) all stress scores describing subjective stress perception were significantly higher in patients compared to controls (P ≤ 0.001; P ≤ 0.002; P ≤ 0.001), 2) the L/L genotype of GT promoter repeats (L > 25 GT repeats, S < 25 GT repeats) in the patients was associated with higher overall (P ≤ 0.001), specific (P ≤ 0.010) and weighted stress score (P ≤ 0.005) compared to the L/S variant, and 3) Pearson’s correlation of clinical versus objective stress scores showed not very tight relationship (0.198; 0.287; 0.224, respectively). We assume potential risk of the L allele ofHO1promoter polymorphism for the stress response and contribution of the subjective stress perception together with the L/L genotype to the development of eating disorder. DecreasedHO1expression in the presence of L/L genotype plus more intensive stress perception in the patients can lead to secondary stress, with increasing severity of the symptoms and aggravation of the disease.
Role of arginine in improving the traits of several wheat varieties
Authors: AbdulKafoor Adil Hais , Al-Janabi Yassen Abd , Ali Imad Mahmood , Ramadan Ahmed Shehab Abd-allah , AL-Neda Ahmed Talib Salih
Published: July 2024

The problem of this study is the low productivity of the wheat crop in Iraq. To encounter this problem, modern, environmentally friendly technologies must be used, including amino acids such as arginine, which help in improving growth and yield and thus increase the productivity of this crop quantitatively and qualitatively per unit area. An experiment was conducted in a field in the Saqlawiyah-Anbar region in 2021 during the winter season, to look into how different arginine concentrations affect specific growth traits and yield of different wheat varieties. Randomized complete block design was utilized in the split plot arrangement with three replications, main plots had two concentrations of arginine (100,200 mg l-1), while subplots contained three varieties of wheat (Abu Gharib, Sham 6, and Ebaa 99). The study's findings demonstrated the superiority of the variety Ebaa 99 in most growth traits and yield, including the flag leaf area, tillers number and spike grains, the weight of 1000, and grain yield. The dosage of 200 mg L-1 produced the highest averages for the plant height traits (87.24 cm), tillers number (811.7 tillers. m-2), and grain yield (5.23 mcg. ha-1). Plant spraying treatment with arginine at a dosage of 100 mg L-1 was superior to the number of grains per spike and achieved an average (of 44.58 grains). Regarding the interactions between the study variables, spray plants of the variety Ebaa 99 with arginine at a dosage of (100 mg. l-1). This led to maximum grain yield during the study season. The results indicated that the APA 99 variety was significantly superior in terms of vegetative growth, yield, and its components. Accordingly, these characteristics together contributed to an increase in the total yield. APA 99 responded significantly to higher concentrations of arginine compared to other cultivars.
The level of university student violence from the viewpoint of university students
Authors: AL-Momani Mohammad Omar , Rababa Elham Mahmoud
Published: July 2024

This study aimed at revealing the level of university violence among university students and its relationship to the variables of gender and type of specialization. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, a measure of university violence was built, as the descriptive approach was used. The study sample consisted of 2000 undergraduate students, randomly selected. The results of the study showed that the level of university violence among students was low as a whole, and in all its fields. The results also showed that the study variables contributed to explaining university violence.
Twórczość komiksowa uchodźców ukraińskich w edukacji na rzecz transkulturowości w klasach I–III – pilotażowa koncepcja pracy
Authors: Lisowska Kinga
Published: July 2024

The article presents a pilot concept of using comic books work of Ukrainian youth – war refugees in the field of work for transculturalism in grades I–III. It is an attempt to take a different look at educational activities in the perspective of dynamically changing cultural structures of European and world societies. The presented assumptions thus answer the question: how can the comic books of Ukrainian youth be used to create a pilot concept of work in the field of education for transculturalism in grades I–III and to develop the right concept of work in further scientific activities (supported by an appropriate research procedure)? Two methods of data collection were adopted in the research: a case study of young female refugee comic book authors using a problem-focused interview; analysis of the content of the comic book, which was used in the creation of a pilot concept of work for transculturalism. The article also focuses on the theoretical assumptions of the phenomenon of transculturalism itself.
The comic books of Ukrainian youth can be an excellent source of work in the field of transculturalism, which should be implemented in the school space based on regional and intercultural education already functioning in the education system. The way to move away from the native – closed cultural structure and open it on the periphery to what is new/different/valuable. The pilot concept of work should be implemented in the educational environment of grades I–III and its assumptions should be checked on this ground. This will allow you to develop and implement the right concept of work.
Obrazy współczesnego polskiego rodzicielstwa na przykładzie użytkowników aplikacji Instagram
Authors: Gałązka Natalia
Published: July 2024

The aim of the article is an attempt to characterize the parenting images specific to Polish users of the Instagram application. The article is an analysis based on a review of scientific pedagogical literature and media studies, as well as on the results obtained from own analysis in the scope of the discussed subject area. The issue of new media (especially social media), their function and importance in human life and the impact on the perception and fulfillment of the role of a parent will be discussed. The concept of sharenting as one of the forms of presenting one’s parenthood in social media will also be introduced. The topic related to the concept of photo-everyday life and social exhibitionism in the virtual space will also be addressed in relation to the activity of parents on Instagram. The author’s typology will also be presented, including typical images of parenting, selected on the basis of the analysis of accounts of well-known public people who are active Instagram users.
Senior hejter – fakt czy mit? W świetle badań nad senioralną komunikacją online
Authors: Głódź Natalia
Published: July 2024

The Internet is a socially valued asset. Unfortunately, the dynamic development of digital space, as well as the spread of online communication among seniors, have contributed to the emergence of a new phenomenon, hitherto unknown in this age group, the so-called hate speech. This article presents a theoretical and research perspective on an aspect of online communication in cyberspace. The aim of the research undertaken was to observe and investigate the problem of hate speech and aggression among senior Internet users. The research was conducted using a quantitative method on a group of 61 seniors who actively use the Internet. In addition, it was supplemented with insights from a four-month observation of Facebook groups dedicated to 60 plus users. The results obtained from the research indicate that the phenomenon of hate speech is a real one in the senior group of Internet users. Consequently, this raises the need for educational and preventive measures.
Architektura ośrodka pomocy społecznej w perspektywie kryzysów współczesnego świata
Authors: Rutkowski Jarosław
Published: July 2024

The article indicates that building an active social welfare center is a challenge in the face of the crises of the modern world. Therefore, building learners and conceptual social welfare centers is crucial for solving complex social problems of the modern world. In view of the panorama of burning crises outlined in the article, the need for subjective care for residents, especially those using the support of a social welfare center, was pointed out. It was emphasized that every citizen, regardless of their living condition, must be treated with appreciation. His participation and contribution to the reconstruction of our local and global world are important. Therefore, designing an open social welfare center that is dynamic to the challenges of the modern world requires a conceptual system defining the given architecture. It is determined by the interrelated components of organizational processes – ideological, programming, communication. Within the considered architecture, the network of relations binding the physical environment of the social welfare center is significant with human actions and experiences. This “between” as a combination of “in” and “among” expresses the spatial and temporal location of the actions taken. This perceived inter-space shapes shared experiences of caring for others. Then, within the imagination of the dialogue and the element of thinking, it is possible to design activities for the renewal of the modern world in a multidisciplinary and cross-sectoral way and to co-create optimal solutions to rebuild the life condition of people. This is reflected in tender actions embedded locally but intertwined globally. Building tender actions can be treated in the category of resistance, an active response to the life of residents in conditions of a specific order and formatted institutional practices. As a result, the recognized need to build and renew the world becomes a vitally important orientation for action. The aim of the article is a theoretical reflection on the architecture of a social welfare center in the perspective of crises of the contemporary world.
Levels of circulating angiotensin‐converting enzyme 2 are affected by acute exercise and correlate with markers of physical fitness in male athletes
Authors: Reitzner Stefan M. , Emanuelsson Eric B. , Sundberg Carl Johan
Published: July 2024

While under physiological conditions angiotensin‐converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is an antagonist of vasoconstrictive agents in the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS), in the context of SARS coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) ACE2 serves as the gateway into cells. Furthermore, RAAS has previously been shown to be influenced by exercise training and is suggested to be involved in skeletal muscle mass maintenance. Given this connection, the investigation of circulating ACE2 plasma protein concentration before and following acute and chronic endurance and resistance exercise could increase the understanding of the implications of the exposure of athletes to SARS‐CoV‐2. Therefore, this study investigated levels of circulating ACE2 in lifelong high‐level trained endurance and resistance athletes and control subjects in response to either acute endurance or resistance exercise. Results show no baseline differences in absolute ACE2 concentration between groups, but a strong negative correlation with levels of fitness and positive correlation with BMI in control subjects. Furthermore, acute endurance exercise significantly increased ACE2 levels across all groups, but only in the strength group in response to resistance exercise. This indicates that circulating ACE2 plasma levels are influenced by levels of fitness and health, and that acute endurance exercise has a stronger effect on plasma ACE2 levels than resistance exercise.
Gut microbiota and sleep: Interaction mechanisms and therapeutic prospects
Authors: Lin Zhonghui , Jiang Tao , Chen Miaoling , Ji Xudong , Wang Yunsu
Published: July 2024

Sleep is crucial for wellness, and emerging research reveals a profound connection to gut microbiota. This review explores the bidirectional relationship between gut microbiota and sleep, exploring the mechanisms involved and the therapeutic opportunities it presents. The gut–brain axis serves as a conduit for the crosstalk between gut microbiota and the central nervous system, with dysbiosis in the microbiota impairing sleep quality and vice versa. Diet, circadian rhythms, and immune modulation all play a part. Specific gut bacteria, like Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, enhance sleep through serotonin and gamma-aminobutyric acid production, exemplifying direct microbiome influence. Conversely, sleep deprivation reduces beneficial bacteria, exacerbating dysbiosis. Probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, and fecal transplants show therapeutic potential, backed by animal and human research, yet require further study on safety and long-term effects. Unraveling this intricate link paves the way for tailored sleep therapies, utilizing microbiome manipulation to improve sleep and health. Accelerated research is essential to fully tap into this promising field for sleep disorder management.
Study on the effect of LuCl3 doping on the characteristics of titanium alloy micro-arc oxidation coatings
Authors: Wang Xiangjie , Wang Ping , Duan Yanfei , Luo Xu , Zheng Youping
Published: July 2024

The micro-arc oxidation of TC4 titanium alloy was carried out by adding LuCl3. The effect of LuCl3 addition on the properties of the micro-arc oxidized coatings, and the rate of weight loss by erosion under simulated oil field conditions, were analysed. The results show that the increase of oxidation voltage after the addition of LuCl3 makes the surface structure of the coatings denser. The coating is mainly composed of Rutile TiO2, Anatase TiO2, and a small amount of Lu2O3 phase. The kinetic potential polarization curves showed that the addition of LuCl3 can increase the corrosion potential and decrease the corrosion current density of TC4 titanium alloy, and at the same time reduce the rate of erosion weight loss of micro-arc oxidized coatings under simulated oilfield conditions. The overall performance of the coatings is best when the concentration of LuCl3 is 0.3 g L−1.
In-silico screening of bioactive compounds of Moringa oleifera as potential inhibitors targeting HIF-1α/VEGF/GLUT-1 pathway against Breast Cancer
Authors: Masarkar Neha , Pal Maynak , Roy Mithun , Yadav Ashish K. , Pandya Bharati , Lokhande Suryabhan , Kanwar Jagat R. , Ray Suman Kumar , Mukherjee Sukhes
Published: July 2024

Objectives

Breast cancer is among the most heterogeneous and aggressive diseases and a foremost cause of death in women globally. Hypoxic activation of HIF-1α in breast cancers triggers the transcription of a battery of genes encoding proteins that facilitate tumor growth and metastasis and is correlated with a poor prognosis. Based on the reported cytotoxic and anti-cancer properties of Moringa oleifera (Mo), this study explores the inhibitory effect of bioactive compounds from M. oleifera and breast cancer target proteins HIF-1α, VEGF, and GLUT-1 in silico.

Methods

The X-ray crystallographic structures of HIF-1α, VEGF, and GLUT1 were sourced from the Protein Data Bank (PDB) and docked with 70 3D PubChem structures of bioactive compounds of M. oleifera using AutoDock Vina, and binding modes were analyzed using Discovery Studio. Five compounds with the highest binding energies were selected and further drug-likeness, oral bioavailability, ADME, and toxicity profiles were analyzed using SwissADME, ADMETSaR, and ADMETlab 3.0 web server.

Results

Out of the screened 70 bioactive compounds, the top five compounds with the best binding energies were identified namely Apigenin, Ellagic Acid, Isorhamnetin, Luteolin, and Myricetin with each receptor. Molecular docking results indicated that the ligands interact strongly with the target HIF-1α, VEGF, and GLUT-1 receptors through hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions. These compounds showed favorable drug-like and pharmacokinetic properties, possessed no substantial toxicity, and were fairly bioavailable.

Conclusions

Results suggested that the compounds possess strong potential in developing putative lead compounds targeting HIF-1α that are safe natural plant-based drugs against breast cancer.
Enhanced Jaya optimization for improving multilayer perceptron neural network in urban air quality prediction
Authors: Abu Doush Iyad , Sultan Khalid , Alsaber Ahmad , Alkandari Dhari , Abdullah Afsah
Published: July 2024

The multilayer perceptron (MLP) neural network is a widely adopted feedforward neural network (FNN) utilized for classification and prediction tasks. The effectiveness of MLP greatly hinges on the judicious selection of its weights and biases. Traditionally, gradient-based techniques have been employed to tune these parameters during the learning process. However, such methods are prone to slow convergence and getting trapped in local optima. Predicting urban air quality is of utmost importance to mitigate air pollution in cities and enhance the well-being of residents. The air quality index (AQI) serves as a quantitative tool for assessing the air quality. To address the issue of slow convergence and limited search space exploration, we incorporate an opposite-learning method into the Jaya optimization algorithm called EOL-Jaya-MLP. This innovation allows for more effective exploration of the search space. Our experimentation is conducted using a comprehensive 3-year dataset collected from five air quality monitoring stations. Furthermore, we introduce an external archive strategy, termed EOL-Archive-Jaya, which guides the evolution of the algorithm toward more promising search regions. This strategy saves the best solutions obtained during the optimization process for later use, enhancing the algorithm’s performance. To evaluate the efficacy of the proposed EOL-Jaya-MLP and EOL-Archive-Jaya, we compare them against the original Jaya algorithm and six other popular machine learning techniques. Impressively, the EOL-Jaya-MLP consistently outperforms all other methods in accurately predicting AQI levels. The MLP model’s adaptability to dynamic urban air quality patterns is achieved by selecting appropriate values for weights and biases. This leads to efficacy of our proposed approaches in achieving superior prediction accuracy, robustness, and adaptability to dynamic environmental conditions. In conclusion, our study shows the superiority of the EOL-Jaya-MLP over traditional methods and other machine learning techniques in predicting AQI levels, offering a robust solution for urban air quality prediction. The incorporation of the EOL-Archive-Jaya strategy further enhances the algorithm’s effectiveness, ensuring a more efficient exploration of the search space.
Effect of flax sheet prepared by wet-laying technology on tensile properties of flax/polypropylene composites
Authors: Wang Ting , Zhang Xinyu , Wang Yefan , Guo Zhihua , Wang Qian , Liu Sheng , Miao Ze , Liao Xiaoyuan , Liu Haitang
Published: July 2024

This work focuses on the flax sheet which is prepared for wet-laying technique, then investigated the effect of the flax sheet preparation process on the tensile strength of the flax/polypropylene composites. Using hand-laying and hot-pressing methods to prepare composite materials. Then tested tensile strength of composites under different revolutions of fiber disintegration machine, flax content and flax length. The results shown that when the number of revolutions is 25,989 r, the flax content is 7.88 g, and the flax length is 4 mm, the highest tensile strength is 42.0376 MPa, which is 78.88 % stronger than that of pure polypropylene.
The morphosyntax of Ezafe in Southern Zazaki
Authors: Gündoğdu Songül , Kahnemuyipour Arsalan , Peters Sable
Published: July 2024

The present study describes and analyzes the morphosyntactic expression of the Southern Zazaki Ezafe – a linking element in the nominal domain common among Iranian languages. This morpheme is used to link modifiers (i.e. adjectives and possessors) to their head nouns as follows: n-ez1 mod1-ez2 mod2-ez3 mod3. Southern Zazaki, like other languages of the Kurdish region (and unlike, e.g. Persian) reflects phi-features (and case) of the head noun on each Ezafe morpheme in a noun phrase. This paper is focussed around two morphosyntactic puzzles that arise in Southern Zazaki. First, while the Ezafe marker in general reflects the case of the entire DP, the presence of a possessor produces invariant oblique case, regardless of the case value assigned to the DP externally (Paul, Ludwig. 2009. Zazaki. In Gernot Windfuhr (ed.), The Iranian languages, 545–586. Routledge; Todd, Terry Lynn. 2002. A grammar of Dimili. Also known as Zaza. Stockholm: Iremet Forlag; Toosarvandani, Maziar & Coppe van Urk. 2014. The syntax of nominal concord: What Ezafe in Zazaki shows us. Proceedings of NELS 43(2). 209–220 i.a.). Second, Southern Zazaki uniquely employs a separate series of “D-form” Ezafe morphemes in certain syntactic contexts (Keskin, Mesut. 2010. Zazaca üzerine notlar (Notes on Zazaki). In Şükrü Aslan (ed.), Herkesin Bildiugi Sır: Dersim. Iletisim, 221–244; Paul, Ludwig. 2009. Zazaki. In Gernot Windfuhr (ed.), The Iranian languages, 545–586. Routledge; Todd, Terry Lynn. 2002. A grammar of Dimili. Also known as Zaza. Stockholm: Iremet Forlag; Werner, Brigitte. 2018. Forms and meanings of the Ezafe in Zazaki. In Saloumeh Gholami (ed.), Endangered Iranian languages. Reichert Verlag i.a.). This study aims to provide a cohesive analysis of Ezafe in Southern Zazaki both with respect to its general phi- and case-sensitive realizations, as well as the distribution of D-forms.
Wronskian solution, Bäcklund transformation and Painlevé analysis to a (2 + 1)-dimensional Konopelchenko–Dubrovsky equation
Authors: Gao Di , Ma Wen-Xiu , Lü Xing
Published: July 2024

The main work of this paper is to construct the Wronskian solution and investigate the integrability characteristics of the (2 + 1)-dimensional Konopelchenko–Dubrovsky equation. Firstly, the Wronskian technique is used to acquire a sufficient condition of the Wronskian solution. According to the Wronskian form, the soliton solution is obtained by selecting the elements in the determinant that satisfy the linear partial differential systems. Secondly, the bilinear Bäcklund transformation and Bell-polynomial-typed Bäcklund transformation are derived directly via the Hirota bilinear method and the Bell polynomial theory, respectively. Finally, Painlevé analysis proves that this equation possesses the Painlevé property, and a Painlevé-typed Bäcklund transformation is constructed to solve a family of exact solutions by selecting appropriate seed solution. It shows that the Wronskian technique, Bäcklund transformation, Bell polynomial and Painlevé analysis are applicable to obtain the exact solutions of the nonlinear evolution equations, e.g., soliton solution, single-wave solution and two-wave solution.
Vernacular Houses in Nineteenth-Century California
Authors: Day Linda L.
Published: July 2024

Colonists and settlers of nineteenth-century California built simple houses with available materials and skills. This bounded case study of selected Northern California houses for artisans, agriculture workers, shopkeepers, public servants, gold diggers, and industrial workers is informed by Dell Upton’s vernacular housing studies. It explains how specific regional contexts influenced local dwelling design, construction, and amenities, while acknowledging that housing was a part of larger economic, transportation, and information networks.

Early Spanish/Mexican pueblo (town) and rancho (cattle ranch) adobes were typically one-room buildings with thatched roofs, dirt floors, and few windows. Construction of adobes was time-consuming and produced high-maintenance structures better suited to Southern California than to the high-rainfall, forested landscapes to which the Gold Rush drew American and international settlers. These newcomers sought shelter in tents or in crudely constructed log- and wood-frame dwellings. As the cultural context evolved from Spanish/Mexican to American/Northern European dominance, trade and immigration increased, with adobe and wood-frame builders taking advantage of the transition from an economy controlled by Spain and Mexico to one shaped by international market forces. Increased economic prosperity, the emergence of a California merchant class, industrialization of lumber production, the arrival of immigrants with building skills, and the growing availability of new and readily available building materials improved California’s housing stock. Interspersed among crude frontier shelters came adobes with stone foundations, wood floors, and interior fireplaces, and redwood cottages framed of dimensional, sawmill-cut lumber. By the end of the nineteenth century, wood structures outnumbered those of adobe. While wood prevailed as a structural material, builders often reproduced the form, massing, and style of earlier adobes, as expressed in the California ranch houses that were twentieth-century America’s most popular housing style.
The National Symbols of Lithuania: the inherited or "invented" Traditions
Authors: Jarutis Vytautas
Published: July 2024

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A study on the Bon religious apparel
Authors: Zhao Yu , Cheng Yan , Zhang Moran
Published: July 2024

Bon religion, an ancient faith of the Tibetan people, manifests its rich cultural heritage through distinctive religious apparel. However, Bon religious apparel due to its scattered distribution and limited records, still remains insufficiently researched. In order to provide a comprehensive analysis of the Bon religious apparel and enhance the understanding of Chinese Bon culture, this study explores the color, pattern, and style in Bon religious apparel, revealing its deep correlation to Tibetan history, traditions, and society. Through substantial research, this study has concluded that Bon religious apparel mainly employs five classic colors, each representing fundamental elements and spiritual values; the patterns, including types of geometrics, animals and plants reflect Bon’s spiritual criteria and societal norms; Styles like the lotus Hat and three-pointed hat signify historical evolution and cultural integration of Bon religion.
Discovery of biomimetic transamination as a general synthetic method for preparation of fluorine-containing amines and amino acids
Authors: Wzorek Alicja , Han Jianlin , Lyutenko Nataliya V. , Koley Manankar , Sorochinsky Alexander E. , Ono Taizo
Published: July 2024

In this perspective review article, we describe the discovery of azomethine-azomethine isomerization of fluorinated N-benzyl-imines and its further development into one of the most convenient, scalable, and practical synthetic methods for preparation of biologically relevant fluorinated amines and amino acids. Currently referred to as 1,3-Proton Shift Reaction, this method is widely used by organic chemists for synthesis of variety fluorinated amino compounds playing important role in the design of modern pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals
Podnikanie pruských železiarskych společnosti v spišsko-gemerskej banskej oblasti a export železných rúd do hornosliezskych železiarní (1890–1914)
Authors: Patera Lukáš
Published: July 2024

The study at hand focuses on the operations of Prussian iron companies in the mining area of Spiš-Gemer and the export of iron ores to various Upper Silesian ironworks from 1890 until the onset of the First World War. Starting from the late 19th century, this region, abundant in high-quality iron ore, served as a crucial source of this resource for Austrian and Prussian businessmen, who would extract it and transport it to their ironworks located outside of Hungary. The substantial export of iron ores led to significant discontent among Hungarian economic circles, although the Hungarian government was unable to take effective action against it. However, out of all the Prussian joint-stock companies purchasing iron ore from Spiš, only four companies acquired their own iron ore mines in the region. These companies were Oberschlesische Eisenbahn-Bedarf AG, Oberschlesische Eisenindustrie AG, Vereinigte Königs- und Laurahütte AG and Kattowitzer AG für Bergbau und Eisenhütten-Betrieb, whose plants are discussed in more detail in the core of the thesis.
Metopic suture: formation and clinical implications – a review
Authors: Podstawka Małgorzata Lidia , Czajka Andrzej , Zaczkowski Karol , Wiśniewski Karol , Jaskólski Dariusz J.
Published: July 2024

The timing of suture closure and clinical implications of the metopic suture are still unknown. Premature fusion, causing craniosynostosis, happens rarely, but it may result in serious complications, such as craniofacial dysmorphology and neurodevelopmental problems. The clinical significance of metopism is still uncertain. The aim of this study was to review the literature and identify uncertain aspects associated with the formation and clinical implications of the metopic suture. The review showed significant variations in the typical age of metopic suture closure reported in the literature (from five months to seven years). Premature fusion of the suture, usually occurring before birth, may cause skull deformity and developmental disorders. Aetiology is probably multifactorial. Craniosynostosis may result in different phenotypes, ranging from mild changes to trigonocephaly. Diagnosis is achieved based on physical examination and computed tomography scans. Treatment is surgical and aims to achieve two goals: correction of craniofacial dysmorphology and prevention of further complications. Persistence of the metopic suture is diagnosed based on computed tomography scans and is considered to be an anatomical variant. The metopic suture is clinically significant if premature fusion occurs, causing craniofacial and neurodevelopmental disorders. The timing of the closure of the suture, and the aetiology of craniosynostosis and metopism require further research.
Relationships between body length, body mass and otolith dimensions in three Sprat species (Teleostei: Ehiravidae) from the Caspian Sea
Authors: Shariati Mohammad Reza , Alavi-Yeganeh Mohammad Sadegh , Ghanbarifardi Mehdi
Published: July 2024

Reliable and detailed knowledge regarding the relationship between otolith size and the size of fish is important for fisheries management and for ecological studies on predicting fish size and on predator–prey interactions. Therefore, these relationships are estimated for three sprat (genus Clupeonella) species, including C. caspia, C. engrauliformis and C. grimmi from the Caspian Sea. The relative size and mass of the otoliths corrected for body size and mass were also estimated for the three sprat species. After biometry of collected specimens, the Sagittal otoliths were extracted from the cranium of collected specimens and photographed. Photos were used to estimate length and width of otoliths. The results revealed significant relationships between otolith length and width vs. fish length and otolith mass vs. body mass in all three species (r2 > 0.5). The higher coefficient of determination (r2) for relationships between total length (fish) – Otolith length and width was concluded in comparison with relationships between fish mass and otolith mass in the studied sprat species. Otoliths of C. grimmi showed the highest relative length and were significantly (P < 0.05) heavier than sagittal otoliths of two other sprat species. There is no previous report on size–mass relationships between fish and otolith measurements among the three studied sprat species. These estimated equations can be used in back-calculation studies, especially for these three sprats as the dominant prey for piscivorous predators such as Caspian seals and sturgeons, in their habitats.
The issue of sustainable land use in Ukraine taking into account the consequences of the war
Authors: Datsenko Liudmyla , Titova Svitlana , Dubnytska Marharyta , Kustovska Oksana
Published: July 2024

Aim of the study

The purpose of the study is to consider the issue of sustainable land use in Ukraine, taking into account the consequences of the war. The legal definition of sustainable land use is currently not sufficiently justified and balanced. In Ukraine today, the paradigm of sustainable (balanced) land use is still being formed, and the Land Policy Strategy for the management of land resources and land use should be based on it.

Material and methods

The method of analysis is used to determine the possibilities of a more rapid development of the socially oriented market economy after the war. This can happen thanks to the deepening of the theoretical foundations of the rational use of land resources (the synthesis method), optimization of the economic, social and ecological components of land use (deduction method), which in turn will contribute to increasing the socio - economic efficiency of the use and reproduction of the productive potential of Ukraine's lands in the post-war period (system approach).

Results and conclusions

It was determined that sustainable (balanced) land use should be understood as a system of organizing the use and protection of land and other natural resources and biodiversity and corresponding land relations corresponding to the relations of social development, in which the optimal relationship between social, ecological and economic factors of land use development is achieved. The essence of the research component of the institutionalization of balanced land use is disclosed. A paradigm of views on sustainable land use is formulated, taking into account the consequences of the war in Ukraine.
Frances Harris: Transformations of Love – the friendship of John Evelyn and Margaret Godolphin
Authors: Jaine Tom
Published: July 2024

Frances Harris: Transformations of Love – the friendship of John Evelyn and Margaret Godolphin: Oxford University Press, 2002: ISBN 0199252572: 330 pp., h/b, £25.00.
Andrew Dalby: Food in the Ancient World from A to Z
Authors: Jaine Tom
Published: July 2024

Andrew Dalby: Food in the Ancient World from A to Z: Routledge, 2003: ISBN 0415232597: 408 pp., b&w illus., h/b, £45.00.
Nick Clarke: The Shadow of a Nation – The Changing Face of Britain
Authors: Jaine Tom
Published: July 2024

Nick Clarke: The Shadow of a Nation – The Changing Face of Britain: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2003: ISBN 0297607707: 277 pp., h/b, £20.00.
Raymond Sokolov: The Cook’s Canon – 101 Classic Recipes everyone should know
Authors: Jaine Tom
Published: July 2024

Raymond Sokolov: The Cook’s Canon – 101 Classic Recipes everyone should know: HarperCollins, New York: 2003: ISBN 0060083905: 272 pp., p/b, $25.95.
In Vitro Comparison of Titanium Disc Surface Roughness and Bacterial Colonization After Ultrasonic Instrumentation With Three Different Tips
Authors: Kitaygorodskiy Aleksandr , Gregory Richard L. , Lim Glendale , Hamada Yusuke
Published: July 2024

During implant maintenance, preserving a smooth surface on the machined transmucosal abutment is critical to reduce biofilm attachment and colonization. The present study compared the surface roughness and bacterial colonization of machined titanium surfaces after instrumentation with various materials. Forty-four machined grade 23 titanium discs were instrumented with a round polyether ether ketone (PEEK) tip, a plastic curette tip, or a pure titanium curette tip with piezoelectric devices. Before and after instrumentation, the surface roughness (Ra and Rz) values were analyzed with a profilometer and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Streptococcus sanguinis was cultured and incubated for 24 hours on the instrumented discs, and colony-forming units per milliliter were obtained for each group. Samples instrumented with the metal ultrasonic tip significantly increased surface roughness compared with the other groups. This resulted in greater colonization by S. sanguinis than surfaces instrumented with PEEK tips or the negative control. Samples instrumented with PEEK and plastic tips did not exhibit any statistically significant increase in surface roughness, and SEM analysis revealed a significantly rougher surface of discs instrumented with metal compared with discs instrumented with plastic or PEEK tips despite the possibility of debris from tip dissolution. Our results suggest that instrumentation with metal ultrasonic tips with piezoelectric devices significantly increased machined titanium’s surface roughness and elicited higher biofilm formation in vitro. Meanwhile, instrumentation of machined titanium with PEEK or plastic ultrasonic tips did not affect the surface roughness or bacterial adhesion.
EXPERIÊNCIAFORMAÇÃO
Authors: Almeida Ronivaldo da Silva de , Jesus Rosane Meire Vieira de
Published: July 2024

Este artigo apresenta os resultados da pesquisa de mestrado, que pretendeu compreender como a fotografia participa da formação incial de professores(as) de uma Universidade estadual, lotada no interior da Bahia. Numa perspectiva qualitativa, a pesquisa descritiva utilizou do dispositivo de Grupos de Experiências, nos quais foram produzidos dados e informações sobre como os(as) licenciandos(as) se relacionavam com a fotografia em sua dimensão de produção e recepção. Os dados produzidos no campo foram analisados a partir das contribuições das hermenêuticas filosóficas. Diante do uso massivo e automatizado da fotografia na atualidade, compreende-se que a experiência com a fotografia na sua dimensão de produção e recepção pode ser uma experiência formativa no sentido de colocar o intérprete em relação com suas histórias de vida, oferecendo outros horizontes de mundo capazes de atualizar preconceitos em direção à construção de existencialidades inventivas/inventadas. Diante disso, como a polissemia fotográfica pode forjar uma pedagogia da experiênciaformação?
Modelling the impact of intellectual capital on financial performance: a case of Russian banking companies
Authors: Joshi Nisarg ,   Nirma University, Gujarat, India, Mehta Dhyani ,   Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gujarat, India
Published: July 2024

Relevance. The knowledge economy in developing countries like Russia and India is dynamic and ever-changing. By researching the relationship between intellectual capital and financial performance, banks can create plans to manage their intangible assets efficiently, improving their financial performance, spur more innovation, and providing them with a competitive advantage. Research objective. This research aims to study the impact of the intellectual capital of the top banking companies in Russia and India on their financial performance. This research will investigate the potential effects of the following knowledge economy quirks on the correlation between financial performance and intellectual capital. Data and methods. This study includes a sample of the top eleven Russian banking companies constituents of the Moscow index and equivalent number of Indian Banking companies constituents of National Stock Exchange of India from 2011 to 2022. PLS-PM analysis has been employed to identify the intellectual capital components that predict the firm's performance and the effect of intellectual capital components on the firm's financial performance. Results. The path model results validate the model fit and provide compelling evidence for the Intellectual Capital framework's theoretical underpinnings. The study offers evidence from the Russian and the Indian banking sector that intellectual capital significantly impacts performance. Conclusions. It is focused on the new strategy the government has chosen regarding the associated intellectual property. Even if the financial structures under analysis are sound, impending competitive challenges will compel banking companies to pay more attention to intellectual capital. The knowledge stock derived from intellectual capital, as a proxy variable for a global perspective on banking intellectual capital, is the most substantial scientific evidence regarding intellectual capital (IC) in the banking industry.
Choice of Eleventh Grade Graduates: College, University, or…
Authors: Bedareva L. Yu. , Lomteva E. V. , Polushkina A. O.
Published: July 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic, a special military operation conducted by the Russian Federation, and, as a result, the imposition of economic sanctions against Russia, have influenced the choice of graduates of the 11th grade of school in their further educational path. The main goal of the study is to analyze the changes in the choice of graduates of the 11th grade in favor of either secondary vocational or higher education under the influence of the events mentioned. Another task is to forecast the upcoming load on the secondary and higher levels of education, taking into account the demographic situation. The study is based on the data from statistical forms OO-1 (school), SPO-1 (secondary vocational education), VPO-1 (higher education), as well as demographic forecasts by single-year ages up to 2050. The research was conducted using the method of mathematical analysis of statistical information. The time range from 2017 to 2022 was divided into three periods: before the pandemic, the first year of the pandemic, the second year of the pandemic, and the beginning of the special military operation. The conducted research shows that significant changes in the choice of graduates of the 11th grade who enter secondary vocational and higher educational organizations immediately after completing their studies at school occurred during these specified time periods. Thus, the beginning of the pandemic increased their interest in the secondary vocational education system and decreased it in favor of higher education. In the second year of the pandemic, on the contrary, interest in entering universities grew, and the beginning of the special military operation led to an increase in interest in transitioning to both the secondary vocational education system and the higher education system, but only for full-time education, with a decrease in choosing part-time and distance learning forms. The research results allow for forecasting the possible load (flows of graduates of the 11th grade) on the secondary vocational and higher education systems in the long term, taking into account changes in the population size at the age of 18 (the main age of youth completing the 11th grade of school).
Imitative Practices in a Russian University: Forms, Causes, and Consequences
Authors: Emelyanova I. N. , Teplyakova O. A. , Teplyakov D. O.
Published: July 2024

Researchers note a growth in imitative practices in the educational process, evaluating this fact as alarming for the university and society as a whole. Imitations in education lead to economic, social, and professional-personal losses. The aim of the study is to identify the most common forms and reasons for imitating learning, the attitudes of students and teachers towards the established practice. In the context of our approach, imitation is considered as a phenomenon that leads to the substitution of the essence of learning with its external formal features. Participants in this phenomenon and process include all subjects of relationships in the field of education: employers, educational management bodies, university administration, teachers, and students. The study is based on a survey of students and teachers from 11 Russian universities (621 students and 89 teachers). Analysis of the responses showed that students most often resort to forms of imitation indicating their subjective passivity: dividing questions when preparing for seminars, completing assignments according to a template. Among the forms of imitation that should be classified as academic dishonesty are cheating and using Internet resources during testing. Teachers imitate teaching by awarding points for attendance, for the fact of submitting a test without evaluating its quality. The reasons that compel subjects of learning to resort to imitation are the desire to avoid overload and to evade forms of work that seem excessive. The study revealed that the situation of imitating learning is evident to both teachers and students. Students’ attitude towards imitation is more lenient compared to teachers. High-achieving students have a more negative attitude towards imitation than low-achieving students. Neither students nor teachers seek to eliminate imitations; moreover, under certain circumstances, they are willing to take advantage of such opportunities. Changing the situation should go beyond teacher-student relationships. All elements of the education management system need to be geared towards quality and high educational values, rather than formal indicators of eﬃciency.