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The diet of the lynx Lynx lynx in Norway
Authors: Birkeland Knut H. , Myrberget Svein
Published: October 2024

Stomach content analyses show that roe deer Capreolus capreolus and reindeer Rangifer tarandus constitute the most important food for the lynx Lynx lynx in Norway, particularly during winter. Other important prey items are hares and tetraonids. A change in the diet of females occurs around December towards a higher proportion of cervids. It appears that the lynx has a good food supply in mid-winter in areas with rich populations of cervids.
The Lanternfish Notoscopelus kroeyeri (Malm) caught in Andfjorden; North Norway
Authors: Oug Eivind
Published: October 2024

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A record of Geryon tridens (Crustacea Decapoda) from the Barents Sea
Authors: Vader Wim
Published: October 2024

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Population dynamics of Arianta arbustorum and Cepaea hortensis in western Norway
Authors: Mossige Andreassen Erling
Published: October 2024

Natural population of Arianta arbustorum and Cepaea hortensis in western Norway were studied for two years (1975 - 1977) using quadrat sampling. A searching efficiency test was performed to obtain more realistic density estimates of juveniles. Most juveniles of both species take three years to become adult. The main egg laying period was June-August. The clutch size varied considerably. However, there were no differences between years. Mean clutch size was 48.1 (A. arbustorum) and 37.9 (C. hortensis). The clutch size of A. arbustorum decreased significantly during the period June - September 1975, but no such trend was found in 1976. Mean adult density of A. arbustorum declined from 4.9 to 0.8 m-2 between 1975 and 1977. Mean adult density of C. hortensis was 4.2 (1975), 4.3 (1976) and 3.3 (1977) m-2. The size of juvenile cohorts varied. The 1975 cohort of A. arbustorum was three times as great as the 1976 cohort. In C. hortesis the 1975 cohort was half of the 1976 cohort. First year survival (October to October) of the 1975 cohort was 31 % (C. hortensis) and 15 % A. arbustorum). Annual production due to growth and reproduction was: 14.4 (1975) and 12.2 (1976) kcal. m-2 for A. arbustorum 5.2 (1975) and 4.7 (1976) kcal. m-2 for C. hortensis.
Faunal remains from Mediaeval Bergen
Authors: Wiig Øystein
Published: October 2024

The paper discusses the osteological material found in two layers dated to the beginning and the end of the 15th century excavated in Bergen, Norway. Nearly 95% of the material is identified to stem from cattle, sheep/goat, and pig. Survivorship curves of cattle, sheep/goat, and pig are derived from age identified long-bones. The cattle metapods and pelves are sex identified. Sheep and goat are identified from the shape of the metapods. An estimation of the height at the withers of cattle, sheep/goat, and pig is also calculated from these.
Growth of different year classes of smelt Osmerus eperlanus L. in Lake Tyrifjorden, Norway
Authors: Garnås Erik
Published: October 2024

Smelt Osmerus eperlanus L. were collected during spawning run in May in Lake Tyrifjorden in southern Norway. Age determination was carried out by otoliths. Fish length (Y) and otolith radius (X) were correlated (r = 0.954). Calculation of growth was carried out for 610 mature smelt of age 1 + to age 6+, by using the regression model Y = 81.39 X + 17.95. Females were significantly longer than males, except those of age 4 + and 5 +. The smelt grew about 60 mm in first year and from 20-30 mm in second and third year of growth. Then the growth decreased gradually. The eldest smelt caught were five smelt of age 7 +. Back-calculation of growth indicated differences in growth rates between the year classes, with an apparent steady decrease in yearly growth rate of younger year classes. Natural mortality caused by strong size selective predation from other fish species, is considered to be the cause for this growth pattern.
Fluctuations in microtine populations in an island area in northern Norway 1958-1981
Authors: Myrberget Svein
Published: October 2024

On the small marine island of Tranøy, in Troms county, populations of field vole (Microtus agrestis) peaked in 1959, 1962, 1966, 1970 and 1974, showing a 3 – 4-year cycle largely parallel with microtine cycles in the vicinity. The 1978 peak found in many other areas was not, however, apparent on Tranøy, nor on many parts of the large island of Senja situated close to Tranøy. Norwegian lemmings (Lemmus lemmus) do not usually occur on Tranøy, but in late autumn 1969 a great many reached the area, probably from Senja. Some lemmings bred in 1970, and then disappeared.
Age determination, growth and maturity of the bleak Alburnus alburnus (L.) (Cyprinidae) in Lake Øyeren, SE Norway
Authors: Backe-Hansen Per
Published: October 2024

Age, growth and maturity have been examined in bleak Alburnus alburnus (L.) collected in Lake Øyeren in 1975, 1976 and 1977. Otoliths were found to be more suitable than scales for age determination, while opercula were unsuitable. No difference in the growth of males and females of age 0 - IV could be detected in the material, and males have a shorter life span than females. Males and females reach sexual maturity at an age of 3 years. The spawning period is in June-July, and lasts for about one month.
New data on the terrestrial gastropods of northern Nordland and Troms counties, N. Norway
Authors: Andersen Johan
Published: October 2024

Records and habitats of terrestrial snails and slugs from Nordland and Troms counties are reported. The total number of terrestrial gastropod species that have been recorded in Troms is now 34 or 35. 14 of the species present in Troms are absent in the most continental districts of Fennoscandia. The number of species present in Nordland is obviously larger than in Troms. Four or five species are synanthropic in Troms. Seven species tend towards a habitat shift in the study area: they occur in warm and rather dry habitats in Nordland and Troms, whereas they are hygrophilous in more southern areas.
Dickens’s Signs: Language, Authority, and Communication Problems
Authors: Benziman Galia
Published: October 2024

This article focuses on a particular aspect of language in Dickens that has not been studied: the authority over the signs as shaping interpersonal, ethical, and social relations. Who masters linguistic signs? What does it mean for a Dickensian character to aspire to control language? Surprisingly, the work of one of the greatest geniuses of the English language betrays a distrust of those who presume to master the signs. A question that preoccupies Dickens throughout his career is whether the purpose of communication systems is, indeed, to communicate, commune, and form a community or, instead, to assert one’s exclusivity and privilege. This article compares two characters who serve as contrasted analogues: Doctor Strong in David Copperfield, the compiler of an unfinished dictionary, and Doctor Marigold, the protagonist of Doctor Marigold’s Prescriptions, who adopts a deaf child and invents a private sign language. The article explores Dickens’s changing conceptualization of communication, agency, and disability in the context of Victorian debates over these issues. His growing support of signing over lipreading indicates his developing view of disability and linguistic marginalization as an arena of acquired ability that the privileged agents of language are unable to possess.
Around the World with Louis James: An Interview
Authors: Humpherys Anne , James Louis
Published: October 2024

In this interview with a senior Victorianist known widely for his work on Victorian working-class literature and on Carribean literature, Louis James, Professor Emeritus at Kent University, recounts his life teaching and living around the globe and his interest in melodrama and popular culture.
The “vast gilded void” of Leisure: Energy and Work in The House of Mirth
Authors: Schmidt Alexis
Published: October 2024

Inspired by energy humanities, this article frames The House of Mirth (1905) as a novel with deep understanding of energy and labor. This article analyzes how Wharton effectively borrows from thermodynamic theories like entropy and inertia to juxtapose Lily Bart’s precarity with the elite. Against this inert milieu backdrop, Lily stands out as an energetic, if exhausted, worker. Reframed, her social status decline is a depletion of energy resulting from gendered labor. This highlights Wharton’s effective critique as her literalization of the effects of oppressive forces through work terminology and energy metaphors that portray the embodied, physic, exhaustive effects of exploitative conditions.
Heroism and Anti-Heroism: From Arms and the Man to Saint Joan
Authors: Dukore Bernard F.
Published: October 2024

Bernard Shaw wrote about heroes and heroism (or bravery), as well as one of its antonyms, anti-heroism, and he created characters who exemplified and discussed them. The chief focus of this article is Arms and the Man and Saint Joan. In both plays and in Shaw’s screenplays of them, he dramatizes characters’ idealistic views of heroism as well as their heroism and anti-heroism in action. He also spoke of these subjects in his own person, notably in regard to World Wars I and II. Furthermore, in an important respect, Joan is the Sergius of the play named for her.
Pygmalion in Ricoeurian Colors: Bernard Shaw, Paul Ricoeur, and the Shared Nexus between the Capable Human Being and Mutual Recognition
Authors: Einsohn Howard Ira
Published: October 2024

This article interprets Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion in terms of two key notions integral to Paul Ricoeur’s philosophical anthropology—the capable human being and mutual recognition—both of which have their analogues in the perennially acclaimed play. For Shaw and Ricoeur, the world would be a much better place if people practiced mutual recognition and its entailments. It is the best remedy, they believe, for healing the festering wounds that have brought civilization to the edge of the abyss. For both, mutual recognition encompasses human rights in all its dimensions and provides a sound framework for righting past injustices through reconciliation and forgiveness.
Postcolonial Self-Creation in the Hong Kong Adaptation of Pygmalion
Authors: Wan Jin
Published: October 2024

Following the handover of sovereignty from Britain to China in 1997, Hong Kong embarked on a renewed exploration of its cultural identity. This quest for identity found a powerful resonance in the late-1997 musical adaptation of Pygmalion, titled Yao Tiao Shu Nv (Lovely is This Noble Lady). This article argues that the musical’s success stemmed from the underlying themes of colonialism and postcolonialism present in George Bernard Shaw’s original work. By recreating the setting, the characterization, and the soundscape of a Hong Kong in its early colonial years, the adaptation negotiates cultural identity within the specific context of postcolonial Hong Kong.
Eliza Doolittle at Buckingham Palace: An Assessment of Shaw’s Impact in the Twentieth-First Century
Authors: Li Kay
Published: October 2024

This article examines the impact of Bernard Shaw in the twentieth-first century, through looking at the performance of an excerpt from Pygmalion (1913) at Buckingham Palace, London. This performance was part of a Gala held to celebrate the UK’s dramatic arts, to mark the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art’s (RADA) 110th anniversary, and to celebrate sixty years of Queen Elizabeth II’s patronage of RADA. It was attended by Queen Elizabeth II, the Duchess of Cambridge who is now the Princess of Wales, and Prince Michael of Kent, together with 250 guests, including superstars from the theater, radio, TV, and films holding Academy, Emmy, Grammy, BAFTA, and numerous other awards. The ways these personages encountered Shaw reflected not only the various renditions of Shaw’s plays in modern times, but also the high-level possibilities to revive Shaw, which still need championing before they can materialize.
Pembelajaran Berbasis Gamifikasi : Pemanfaatan Platform Gimkit untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa
Authors: Agustina Tresna Hamidah , Rienovita Ellina , Emilzoli Mario
Published: October 2024

Di tengah cepatnya perkembangan teknologi di masa kini, di bidang pendidikan sebaiknya memanfaatkan teknologi untuk meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran. Terlebih pada mata pelajaran Sejarah Indonesia yang memiliki asumsi sebagai pelajaran yang memiliki banyak materi dan membosankan. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui keefektivan media gamifikasi Gimkit untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran Sejarah Indonesia. Hasil belajar yang dimaksud adalah kemampuan memahami (C2), mengaplikasikan (C3), dan menganalisis (C4). Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah kuantitaif dengan metode eskperimen jenis kuasi eksperimen desain time series. Instrumen penelitian berbentuk tes berupa soal pilihan ganda dengan lima alternatif jawaban untuk mengukur hasil belajar siswa sebagai pretest dan posttest selama empat kali. Hasil penelitian ini membuktikan bahwa adanya peningkatan hasil belajar yang signifikan pada mata pelajaran Sejarah Indonesia setelah menggunakan media gamifikasi Gimkit pada kemampuan memahami (C2), mengaplikasikan (C3), dan menganalisis (C4) di setiap serinya. Hasil penelitian tersebut diperoleh dari hasil pretest serta posttest yang dilakukan menunjukkan rata-rata posttest di setiap seri lebih tinggi dibanding rata-rata pretest di setiap serinya serta pengujian hipotesis menggunakan Wilcoxon Test. Artinya penggunaan media gamifikasi Gimkit efektif dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa.
Mendelian Randomization Analyses Identified Bioavailable Testosterone Mediates the Effect of Fat Intake on Prostate Cancer
Authors: Du Qiao , Wang Xia , Yang Hao , Luo Zheng , Xu Youqi
Published: October 2024

Background: Dietary factors are considered significant in the risk of prostate cancer (PCa). However, observational studies concerning the influence of macronutrients and micronutrients on PCa risk have yielded inconsistent findings. Method: We employed a two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) approach to assess the impacts of four principal macronutrients and 17 micronutrients on PCa risk. Utilizing MR, we examined the relationship between fat digestion products (glycerol, fatty acids) and PCa, and conducted a two-step MR to determine if serum testosterone mediates the impact of fat intake on PCa risk. Results: Our study revealed a strong association between genetically predicted fat intake and PCa risk [OR=1.818, 95% CI (1.136, 2.909), P=0.013], with evidence suggesting that vitamin B5, vitamin B12, carotenoids, and zinc may influence PCa risk. No genetic evidence linked glycerol and various fatty acids to PCa risk (all P>0.05). Notably, the mediator bioavailable testosterone explained of the total effect of fat intake on prostate cancer risk [mediated proportion=8.8 %, 95% CI (-4.4% , 21.9%)]. Conclusion: In conclusion, our research demonstrates that fat intake increases the risk of prostate cancer. We also provide genetic evidence that bioavailable serum testosterone mediates the effect of fat consumption on prostate cancer risk. However, we found no significant benefits from micronutrients in preventing prostate cancer, with the exception of carotenoids.
Research Progress of Diabetes and Erectile Dysfunction
Authors: Peng Xingyun , Liu Jianguo
Published: October 2024

In recent years, studies have shown that there is a significant correlation between diabetes and erectile dysfunction. Diabetes mellitus-induced erectile dysfunction (DMED) is one of the common microvascular complications in diabetic patients. The incidence is gradually increasing and tends to be younger, which seriously affects the quality of life of patients. This article reviews the relationship mechanism and treatment between diabetes and erectile dysfunction.
Acupuncture Point Selection Strategies for Treating Hyperhidrosis.
Authors: Yang Xue , Zhang Xugang , Li Yongfeng
Published: October 2024

Hyperhidrosis is a condition defined by excessive sweating caused by various underlying factors, and it is commonly encountered in clinical practice. It may occur alone or as a symptom associated with other diseases, and is closely linked to the functions of the five organs as well as the metabolism of Qi, blood, and bodily fluids. This article summarizes relevant literature regarding acupuncture treatment for hyperhidrosis, focusing on aspects such as external and internal factors, deficiency and excess conditions, the interplay between nutritive and defensive Qi, Qi and blood dynamics, organ systems, and experiential point selection. Additionally, it discusses initial strategies for point selection, highlighting the importance of syndrome differentiation in clinical practice. The initial step should be to identify the Yin and Yang to understand the fundamental principles, followed by a comprehensive evaluation of symptoms in relation to organ systems, superficial and deep layers, cold and heat conditions, and deficiency and excess. This approach allows for flexible prescribing aimed at harmonizing Yin and Yang.
Treatment of Renal Diseases based on Zang-evil Fu-organ Extraction Method
Authors: Guo Siqian , Li Qing , Shi Jian
Published: October 2024

This paper expounds the theoretical connotation and clinical application of TCM Zang-evil fu-organ extraction method in renal diseases, and briefly discusses the Zang-evil fu-organ extraction method from three aspects: bladder discharge, three-jiao discharge and intestinal discharge. It is clear that Zang-evil fu-organ extraction method has important clinical application value in renal diseases.
The Effects of Health Education Model Based on Goal-setting Theory on lifestyle, Diet and Nutrition, and Psychological Regulation of Thyroid Cancer Patients after Surgery
Authors: He Shunmin
Published: October 2024

Objective: The effects of a health education model based on goal-setting theory on lifestyle, diet and nutrition, and psychological regulation of thyroid cancer patients after surgery. Methods: A total of 60 thyroid cancer patients from the First Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine from January 1, 2020 ~ December 31, 2023 were selected and grouped.They were divided into 30 observation groups and 30 control groups based on the principle that baseline data between groups could be compared. Patients in both groups were given routine postoperative care for thyroid cancer, and on this basis, the control group was given routine health education intervention, and the observation group was given health education intervention based on goal-setting theory. Both groups were intervened until discharge, and both groups were followed up for 1 month after discharge. Before the intervention and one week after the intervention, the self-made disease knowledge questionnaire and the self-management assessment scale of cancer patients were used to evaluate the disease knowledge, self-management ability and quality of life of the two groups. The compliance of patients with rehabilitation exercises, hoarseness, tetany and quality of life before intervention and at the end of follow-up were observed. Results: After 1 month of intervention, there were significant differences between the observation group and the normal control group in terms of disease knowledge knowledge score, self-efficacy, control of daily living habits, treatment of disease symptoms, and management of psychological adjustment (P<0.05). In the process of intervention, the compliance of the observation group was significantly higher than that of the control group, and there was a significant difference, (P<0.05). At the end of the follow-up, the symptoms of hoarseness, tetany and dyspnea in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). Finally, the two groups were significantly better than the control group in terms of physiological, psychological, functional exercise and special scores (P<0.05). Conclusion: Health education based on goal-setting theory has high application value in thyroid cancer surgery patients, which can improve patients' awareness of the disease, improve patients' rehabilitation compliance and self-management ability, and promote the recovery and improvement of postoperative living standards.
In the Context of Integrated Healthcare and Nursing Services, the Study Explores the Production Dilemmas and Optimization of End-of-life Care Services in the Context of Aging Population in Guangxi - based on a Survey of an End-of-life Care Pilot Project i
Authors: Liu Xiaogang , Luo Qianying
Published: October 2024

With the continuous deepening of China's aging population, the number of the elderly has been increasing, and the mortality rate has been rising year by year. At the end of life, people often face psychological fear and physical pain. End-of-life care plays an important role in improving the quality of life of the elderly at the end of life. End-of-life care is an extremely important link in integrated healthcare and nursing services, and it is also an effective measure promoted by the state to cope with aging population. It aims to provide end-of-life care for the elderly in China and ensure the last leg of their life journey. This study takes an end-of-life care pilot project in Guangxi as an example and conducts a field survey on the implementation of end-of-life care services in relevant nursing homes. It also conducts semi-structured interviews with 13 end-of-life care workers and analyzes the data using Nvivo software. The study aims to explore the production dilemmas of end-of-life care services in the context of integrated healthcare and nursing services and propose relevant optimization measures.
An Integrated Approach to Green and Bioclimatic Design in High-Rise Mixed-Use Buildings: A Case Study of Green Skyscrapers
Authors: Barman Upasana Roy
Published: October 2024

Urbanization has led to challenges such as resource strain and environmental degradation, prompting the need for innovative solutions. High-rise mixed-use developments offer a way to maximize land use efficiency, but traditional designs often neglect green spaces, leading to energy inefficiency and a lack of connection with nature. This paper discusses the role of plants, integration of plants and bioclimatic design principles in addressing urban challenges. This study explores the integration of plants and bioclimatic design principles in high-rise mixed-use developments. This paper also explains the fundamental principles and design considerations for high-rise buildings, focusing on structural systems, earthquake resistance, and wind load effects. In conclusion, integrating plants and bioclimatic design principles in high-rise mixed-use developments is important for creating sustainable and livable urban environments. By prioritizing green spaces and sustainable design practices, developers can contribute to a greener skyline and a more sustainable future.
Transformational Leadership and Organizational Performance in Faith-Based Higher Education in Kenya
Authors: Narayanamma N , Lakshmi Pydimani , Naik Nagaraju
Published: October 2024

This study examines the impact of transformational leadership on the organizational performance of private faith - based higher learning institutions in Kenya. Utilizing a quantitative research approach, data were collected through surveys administered to leaders and staff. Regression analysis was employed to explore the relationship between transformational leadership and organizational performance. Findings suggest that transformational leadership significantly enhances organizational performance, providing valuable insights for leadership practices in these institutions.
Research on the Value and Path of Family Art Education-Take Vocal Music Education as an Example
Authors: Hu Mengying
Published: October 2024

By discussing the application of vocal music education in family art education, this paper reveals the value and diversified implementation path of family art education. Family art education not only helps to improve children's cognitive, emotional and social skills, but also promotes the improvement of parent-child relationship through art forms. On the basis of relevant research at home and abroad, taking vocal music education as an example, we analyze the unique role of family art education and propose a feasible implementation path. The research believes that family art education can cultivate children's artistic literacy, innovation ability, self-confidence and social skills, contribute to the enhancement of family cohesion, and also provide theoretical and practical guidance for the promotion of art education in the family environment.
The Mediating Role of Institutional Culture in Transformational Leadership and Organizational Performance in Faith-Based Higher Education in Kenya
Authors: Patel Mihir , Singh Prabahar , Biswal Monalisha
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the mediating role of institutional culture in the relationship between transformational leadership and organizational performance in private, faith - based higher learning institutions in Kenya. A quantitative research design utilizing self - administered questionnaires was employed, targeting leaders and staff across selected institutions. Data analysis involved regression and mediation testing. The findings provide insights into the dynamics of leadership, culture, and performance within faith - based higher education contexts in Kenya.
Exploration of Strategies for Improving English Listening and Speaking Abilities of Students in Higher Vocational Colleges
Authors: Zhang Xiaowei , Jiang Rui
Published: October 2024

This paper aims to explore strategies for improving English listening and speaking skills among students in higher vocational colleges. Through analyzing the current status of students' English listening and speaking abilities in these colleges, and integrating language acquisition theories, English listening and speaking teaching strategies, as well as multimedia teaching and autonomous learning theories, a series of targeted improvement strategies are proposed. Using empirical research methods, this paper verifies the effectiveness of the proposed strategies and provides suggestions for English teaching in higher vocational colleges. The research results indicate that significant improvements in students' English listening and speaking abilities can be achieved by enhancing teaching methods, creating an English listening and speaking environment, intensifying listening and speaking training, and cultivating students' autonomous learning skills.
The Prosperity of the Silk Road Qinghai Road during the Wei Jin Southern and Northern Dynasties
Authors: Zhang Yue
Published: October 2024

Qinghai Road is an integral part of the overland Silk Road and an auxiliary passage of the Hexi Corridor, the main road. During the Wei Jin Southern and Northern Dynasties, the Central Plains was still in turmoil, and Qinghai Road once replaced Hexi Road because of its safety and convenience, and became the main line of the eastern section of the Silk Road, and all kinds of people were constantly on the Qinghai Road.
Innovative Research on Talent Cultivation Models for the International Cruise Ship Management Major
Authors: Jiang Rui , Zhang Xiaowei
Published: October 2024

This study aims to explore innovations in the talent cultivation model for the international cruise ship management major. By analyzing the current development status of the international cruise industry and the challenges faced by talent cultivation, this study proposes a brand-new talent cultivation model. This model combines theory and practice, focusing on innovations in curriculum design and teaching content, reforming practical teaching and internship models, and strengthening the construction of the teaching faculty. Through empirical analysis and case studies, the effectiveness and feasibility of this innovative model are verified, providing new ideas and methods for cultivating talents in international cruise management.
Psychosocial Factors Influencing Voting Behavior
Authors: Anand Pradeep Kumar , Reddy Srikanth
Published: October 2024

This study delves into the voting behaviour in the context of Indian electorate, shedding light on understanding it in the relatively new dimension, where the focus is primarily on psychological factors and social factors (demography) influencing the voting behaviour, which further sheds light on understanding the broader issues, like low voter turnout in India compared to other democracies worldwide, understanding of opinion polls and exit surveys and other evolving unethical Influences which are centred around mental process of voters cognition, which could create a new dimension of understanding the need for neuro rights of the voters, where the motive of free and fair elections can be achieved. This pioneering attempt to comprehend the psycho - social factors influencing voting behaviour in the Indian electoral system is groundbreaking as it has never been attempted before. In an election scenario, voters are exposed to a myriad of stimuli related to political candidates, parties, promises, and discussions, prompting selective exposure, perception, and integration processes to form the basis for their voting decisions. The study also draws on the voter turnout theory, highlighting the role of social reference groups and their impact on voter behaviour. Furthermore, it emphasizes the under explored domain of psychological and social factors in explaining political attitudes and voting behaviour among the mass public from relative unexplored dimensions, asserting that psychological traits directly influence the voting behaviour. With the Indian electoral system becoming increasingly dynamic due to diverse societal participation and steadily growing influential factors the need for study arises strongly, This research attempt is being carried forward by examining personality through the DISC personality assessment tool and quantifying the voting behaviour through the theory of planned behaviour questionnaire, the study seeks to discern the connections between demographic variables, personality traits and voting behaviour (intention). The components of voting behaviour were formed on the pivotals of theory of planned behaviour (TBH) such as behaviour beliefs, control beliefs and normative beliefs which more precisely create assessment area of voting behaviour intention. The study employs questionnaire with a five - point Likert scale to measure respondents' agreement with statements related to voting behaviour. The research's objectives include exploring the influence of a voter's personality and demographic variables on their voting behaviour and the influence of specific personality types on various facets of voting behaviour. The study's hypotheses posit that voting behaviour is influenced by psycho - social factors, particularly personality and demographic variables, and that different personality types may alternatively influence the voting behaviour intention. In conclusion, this study aims to elevate our comprehension of this context to a higher standard.
Understand the Philosophy and Principles of Nonviolence Under the Leadership of Martin Luther King
Authors: Chishti Mouhamed
Published: October 2024

The rich social and political philosophy of Martin Luther King, Jr., is encompassed in his nonviolence philosophy and principles. Since the very first day he became a world icon in 1955 until his brutal assassination by James Earl Ray in 1968, King had preached and practiced the nonviolence philosophy with all his might. Scholars might write voluminous books on King’s nonviolence philosophy alone because he dedicated his whole life on it. He tried to convince his fellow Americans into espousing this philosophy through eloquent speeches and attracting articles. He perceived violence as a spiral of evil forces underpinned by bitterness and hate that only results in chaos, whereas he conceived nonviolence as a solution that offers peace of mind and heart in a beloved community. This paper highlights that King was an arduous proponent of nonviolence by principles in both his way of life and struggle strategy. The principles he applied hinge on self - discipline, courage, moral strength and nonviolent direct actions.
Navigating the boom and bust of global SPACs
Authors: González Pedraz Carlos , van Rixtel Adrian , Pascual González Roberto
Published: October 2024

This paper examines the recent surge and decline in special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), an alternative public listing option that offers certain companies a potentially faster and more flexible route to public markets. Once a niche market, SPACs became the primary route to going public in 2020-2021, attracting significant investor interest. This analysis begins by reviewing the unique structure of SPACs and their perceived advantages over traditional initial public offerings (IPOs). Using transaction-level data, this paper examines issuance trends and the specific characteristics of global SPACs up to end-2023. It also discusses various concerns surrounding the SPAC process, including inherent information asymmetry, agency costs, and potential conflicts of interest involving SPAC sponsors and underwriters. The paper then analyses the returns associated with SPAC transactions at various stages, shedding light on the risks and differences in returns between different stakeholders. In particular, SPAC sponsors and early investors, primarily hedge funds, enjoy very positive returns. Conversely, end investors, including retail investors, who invest in the companies that go public through SPACs, also known as deSPACs, earn mostly negative returns. Specifically, using a sample of individual US and non-US SPACs from 2016 up to the end of 2023, this paper demonstrates the suboptimal performance of deSPACs for different investment horizons. These concerns about SPACs’ structure and negative outcomes for individual investors have led to increased regulatory scrutiny and contributed to the rapid decline in SPAC activity since 2022. Amid an evolving SPAC market and regulatory framework, this analysis contributes to the ongoing debate on the role and viability of SPACs as an effective tool to raise equity.
PRODUCTION OF CELLULASE FROM NATURAL BACTERIAL ISOLATES FROM SOIL SAMPLE OF DISTRICT JAUNPUR, U.P., INDIA
Authors: P. PANDEY  , TIWARI S.P. , R. SHARMA
Published: October 2024

The present study aims at isolating, screening, characterizing and optimizing cellulolytic bacteria isolated from soil samples. Different soil samples were collected from different locations of district Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. The morphological, biochemical and molecular characterization of the isolates were carried out for their identification. A total number of 23 isolates were screened at preliminary level for cellulolytic activity out of which three potent cellulase producers were selected for further study. On the basis of 16S rDNA sequencing these three isolates were identified as Bacillus velezensis PS-14, Bacillus velezensis PS-09 and Bacillus paramycoides PS-05. The optimal conditions for cellulase enzyme production was also determined and maximum activity was obtained at pH 7 and 40 0 C temperature, while 2% inoculum level and 48 hr incubation period were found to be optimum for cellulase production by all the strains. Glucose and Carboxymethyl cellulose was proved to be the best carbon sources, while ammonium choride and peptone was observed to be the most favourable nitrogen source for all three bacterial isolates.
Efectos de la isomería configuracional sobre el hinchamiento de hidrogeles basados en acrilamida/anhídrido maleico
Authors: Benítez José , Lárez Cristóbal , Urbina Caribay , Rojas Blanca
Published: October 2024

Se preparó un hidrogel basado en acrilamida (AAm)/anhídrido maleico (AHM) en las mismas condiciones que hidrogeles basados en AAm/ácido fumárico(AF)/ácido maleico (AM), con diferentes proporciones AF/AM. Mediante espectroscopia de FTIR se estableció que las unidades de AHM incorporadas a las cadenas poliméricas se hidrolizan completamente durante la preparación del hidrogel. Igualmente, una fracción significativa de estas unidades hidrólizadassufren un proceso de isomerización que es responsable del mayor grado de hinchamiento que muestran estos hidrogeles en comparación con los hidrogeles de AAm/AM, como se infiere del hinchamiento similar que experimentan los hidrogelesAAm/AF/AM cuando se incrementa el contenido de AF.
Tingkat Kemampuan Melempar Bola Pada Permainan Bocce Anak Tuna Grahita Ringan Peserta Didik Putri (SDLB) Negeri Wiradesa Kabupaten Pekalongan
Authors: Kresnapati Pandu , Fatkhu Royana Ibnu , Aji Setyawan Danang
Published: October 2024

Special Education is intended for students who experience difficulties in the learning process due to physical, emotional, mental, intellectual, or social disorders, or have extraordinary intelligence and talent potential (National Education System Law of 2003). Children with physical, cognitive, and behavioural disorders generally receive educational services at Special Schools (SLB), which are special schools for children with special needs. This study used a "One Group Pretest - Posttest" design with a sample size of 10 female students in elementary school. Before being given treatment, an initial measurement of gross motor skills was carried out on moderately mentally retarded students at SLB Negeri Wiradesa with light warm-ups. Furthermore, bocce games were given as a treatment to train gross motor skills. After that, re-measurements were carried out to see changes in gross motor skills, referred to as final tests. The results of the study showed that bocce games could improve the gross motor skills of moderately mentally retarded students in Physical Education subjects at SLB Negeri Wiradesa, especially for female students.
Özel Ad - Genel Ad Ayrımı Üzerine
Authors: Akşehirli Soner
Published: October 2024

Dilin temel işlevi dil dışı dünyayı anlatmaktır ve bu sürecin temel bileşeni adlandırmadır. Dilbilgisi sistemini oluşturan ve adlandırma sürecinin araçları olan olan adlar, çeşitli ölçütlerle sınıflandırılmaktadır. Bu sınıflamalardan biri olan özel ad – genel ayrımının, dilbilgisi kaynaklarında genellikle adların “varlıklara verilişlerine göre” yapıldığı belirtilmektedir. Bu çalışmada özel ve genel ad ayrımının, adlandırılan varlıklardan kaynaklanmadığı, dil ve dil dışı dünya arasındaki ilişkiyi kuran gönderim sürecinden kaynaklandığı belirtilmektedir. Buna göre ad türü sözcükler kullanılarak yapılan gönderimin iki türü bulunmaktadır: Eğer bir ad, ortak özellikleri nedeniyle zihinsel olarak bir araya gelmiş varlıkların olduğu bir kümeyi adlandırıyorsa genel ad, bu kümenin elemanlarından birini küme adının dışında bir adla adlandırıyorsa özel addır. Ad türü sözcüklerin tümü genel ve özel ad olarak kullanılabilir. Aradaki farkı belirleyen şey, adlarla yapılan gönderimin türüdür. Gerçek dünyadaki varlıklara gönderim yapmak, sadece özel adlarla ya da genel adların belirli dilbilgisel koşulları sağlamasıyla mümkündür. Genel adlar temelde bir tür soyutlama örneği olarak zihinsel birer varlık olan kümelerle gönderim ilişkisi içindedir. Yani, özel ve genel ad ayrımı, dil sisteminin doğasının bir örneği olarak matematiksel bir temele dayanmaktadır.
Önvarsayım, Belirsizlik Barındırır mı?
Authors: Hirik Seçil
Published: October 2024

İletişimin temel nesnesi olan bilgi, onu kullanan öznenin ona hangi açılardan baktığına, hangi koşullara göre değerlendirildiğine göre değer alır. Birden fazla ölçütü olan bilgi, yalnızca felsefeciler arasında değil aynı zamanda dilbilimciler arasında da tartışmalı olgulardandır. Bilginin temel nitelikleri arasında doğruluğu ve kesinliği meseleleri gelmektedir. Bilginin doğruluğu, özne ve nesne arasındaki örtüşme ile ele alınır. Bilgiyi doğru yapan ilkeler, doğruluk koşulları ile sunulurken çalışmalarda öznenin nesnesine uygunluğu ya da gösterenin gösterilenle örtüşmesi sıralanabilir. Gönderim yapılan unsurun karşılığının dış dünyada olup olmaması doğru bilgi-yanlış bilgi ikilemini ortaya çıkarmaktadır. Bilginin doğruluk koşulları kadar etkili olan diğer bir olgu da kesinliği meselesidir. Kesin bilgi, doğru bilgiden bahsi edilen olay/durumun gerçekleşmiş/tamamlanmış olup olmaması bakımından ayrılmaktadır. Kesin bilgi, dilsel çerçevede farklı görünümlerde kendini belli eder. Bunlardan biri de önvarsayımlardır. Önvarsayım, konuşurun muhatabının bildiğini varsaydığı ön kabulleri içeren kesinlik göstergeleridir.
Bu çalışmada Türkçede kesinlik işaretlediği düşünülen önvarsayımların içerisine yerleşik olan kesinlik dışılık göstericileri ele alınmıştır. Söz konusu kesinlik dışılık sözceye belirsizlik katan morfolojik, leksik, sentaktik ve çıkarımsal/anlambilimsel göstericilerle kodlanmaktadır. Çalışmanın örneklemini oluşturan Türkçe sözceler, önerme değeri verilerek ve felsefi temeller dikkate alınarak tartışılmış, böylece bağlamsal yorumlama ile önvarsayım içerisine yerleşik belirsizliklerin giderilebileceği iddia edilmiştir.
Dilbilimsel Sıfırlar: Mit mi, Gerçek mi?
Authors: Kerimoğlu Caner
Published: October 2024

Bu çalışma dilbilimsel sıfır kavramını eleştirel bir bakış açısı ile incelemektedir. Makalede ilk olarak dilbilim literatüründeki sıfır uygulamalarının tarihsel arka planı sunulmaktadır. Bu değerlendirmenin ardından çalışma Türkçe dilbilgisi için literatürde önerilen sıfır uygulamalarını sorgulamaktadır. Makale dilbilimsel analizde sıfırın uygulanması için sağlam bir bilimsel temel oluşturmayı amaçlayan çeşitli önerilerle de sonuçlanmaktadır.
Complex additive for improving the strength properties of heavy concrete based on industrial waste
Authors: Lukpanov Rauan , Dyussembinov Duman , Yenkebaev Serik , Tsygulyov Denis , Karacasu Murat
Published: October 2024

The article presents the results of using a complex modified additive to improve concrete's physical and mechanical properties. The complex additive includes industrial production wastes: metallurgical slag and alcohol production wastes (post-alcohol bard). To stabilize the hydrogen index the alkali KON is included in the composition of the additive. A set of laboratory studies was carried out to measure the strength, absorption, and frost resistance of test specimens to assess the effect of the additive on the properties of concrete. A comparison of physical and mechanical properties was made for samples of different concentrations of slag. The ratio of slag components to cement was from 5 to 25% by the total mass of the binder, a multiple of 5%. The optimal composition of the mixture, with maximum strength values, corresponds to the percentage of slag 15%, post-alcohol bard 22.5 liters, and alkali 150 grams. In general, the results obtained from data points of the compared parameters showed consistent results with minimal variation in the data. The results obtained are of practical value related to the reduction of the cost of production of structural concrete with an increase in its strength indicators.
Heat-resistant concretes based on cement binders and waste from the metallurgical industry
Authors: Akimbekova Samal , Aruova Lyazat , Urkinbayeva Zhuzim , Nykiel Marek
Published: October 2024

The main direction of the development of heat-resistant concrete production is the use of new materials, ensuring mechanization and industrialization of construction, increasing the performance characteristics of refractory compositions, reducing material consumption, introducing waste-free technologies in the production of concrete with increased physical and mechanical characteristics under prolonged exposure to high temperatures on cement binders and waste from the metallurgical industry and reducing environmental pollution. A significant environmental impact on the environment is exerted by large-tonnage technogenic waste produced by JSC «Aluminum of Kazakhstan» – bauxite sludge obtained by processing bauxite into alumina containing 42.7% Fe2O3. The prospects of its application as a filler in heat-resistant concretes are considered, which makes it possible to increase the physico-mechanical and thermal characteristics. The composition and properties of this waste and the change in the properties of heat-resistant concrete during the introduction of filler have been studied. Reactive alumina has been studied, which is 99.9% submicron alumina with a very low content of Na2O oxide. It is shown that the properties of concrete change after the introduction of iron-containing waste in the amount of 5% and reactive alumina – 37.5% and 38.8%. Their volumetric weight, control strength, and other properties are increased. The improvement of physical, mechanical, and thermal characteristics depends on the structure and neoplasms in the obtained samples. Samples of heat-resistant concrete were analyzed using electron probe X-ray spectral qualitative and quantitative microanalysis and X-ray fluorescence spectrometry and it was shown that the iron-alumina waste contributes to the compaction of the structure due to its resistance to delamination and has increased fluidity at low humidity in the cementing mass. For further investigation of the physical-thermal characteristics, depending on the structure and neoplasms in the obtained samples, a petrographic method using a polarization microscope in transmitted and reflected light is required.
Segment-Based Unsupervised Deep Learning for Human Activity Recognition using Accelerometer Data and SBOA based Channel Attention Networks
Authors: M Janardhan , A Neelima , D Siri , R Sathish Kumar , N Balakrishna , N Sreenivasa , Singasani Tejesh Reddy , Vatambeti Ramesh
Published: October 2024

The deep learning community has increasingly focused on the critical challenges of human activity segmentation and detection based on sensors, which have numerous real-world applications. In most prior efforts, activity segmentation and recognition have been treated as separate processes, relying on pre-segmented sensor streams. This research proposes an unsupervised deep learning approach for Human Activity Recognition (HAR) that is segment-based, with an emphasis on activity continuity. The approach integrates segment-based SimCLR with Segment Feature Decorrelation (SDFD) and a new framework that leverages pairs of segment data for contrastive learning of visual representations. Furthermore, the Secretary Bird Optimization Algorithm (SBOA) and Channel Attention with Spatial Attention Network (CASANet) are utilized to enhance the performance of sensor-based human activity detection. CASANet effectively extracts key features and spatial dependencies in sensor data, while SBOA optimizes the model for greater accuracy and generalization. Evaluations on two publicly available datasets—Mhealth and PAMAP2—demonstrated an average F1 score of 98%, highlighting the approach’s efficacy in improving activity recognition performance.
A year of war in Gaza: impacts on employment and livelihoods in the West Bank and Gaza Strip
Authors:   Jihāz al-Markazī lil-Iḥṣāʼ al-Filasṭīnī,,   ILO Regional Office for the Arab States,
Published: October 2024

One year has passed since the onset of war in Gaza, resulting in immense human suffering and widespread destruction of livelihoods and infrastructure in both the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. This bulletin outlines the impact of the war in Gaza on the labour market and on the wider economy in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and is the fifth and latest in a series of bulletins from the ILO and the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS).