bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Method for Determining Probability of Capturing the Asymmetric Parts with the Rotation Body Shape in the Disk Hopper Loading-Orientation Devices
Authors: Vasin S.A. , Pantyukhina E.V.
Published: October 2023

Modern equipment in the product assembly should be the automatically loaded reliable systems, where the hopper loading-orientation device is the main component. Recently, there appeared a lot of asymmetric parts, including those with implicit asymmetry. In this connection, it becomes necessary to design such capture devices that are optimal in all the parameters. However, the probabilistic operation principle and the device ability to operate only in capturing a specific part with certain geometric parameters significantly complicate their design and require solution to the complex multi-level tasks. The most important task is to determine its performance, namely the probability of capturing the parts in the hopper loading-orientation device. The paper presents a detailed methodology making it possible to determine the probability of capturing the parts in the bunker loading-orientation devices of various types that implement different methods in capturing and orienting parts with the revolution body shape of a wide range, both with implicit and explicit asymmetry, for constructing the performance mathematical model. To build a mathematical model of the capture probability, probabilities of finding the part in the favorable position for capturing it with its differing orientations, limiting circumferential speed of the capturing bodies of the hopper loading-orientation device and absence of interference from the interlocking parts were determined. Dependencies are provided that are making it possible to graphically determine the indicated parameters of the mathematical model
Factors Influencing Consumer Preference Among Beverage Product Brands in Namibia
Authors: Tjizumaue Bianca , Samuel Sabina , Pangeiko Nautwima Johanna , Romeo Asa Asa
Published: September 2023

The primary purpose of conducting this study is to explore the factors that influence consumers’ preferences for beverage product brands in Namibia. The results of the study are useful in providing insights into the market characteristics of the Namibian beverage product brands and that of similar brands produced by other organizations for the Windhoek market. The scope of the study was delimited to the population domiciled in the Windhoek area; as such, the results may not be reflective of the general situation in Namibia because the factors that act in an urban setting may be fundamentally different from those that act in rural settings. This is because the sociology, economic, regional identity, and self-image dynamics of the rural settings are fundamentally different from those in the urban setting. As such, the interaction of the same factors in different sociological and economic environments and where individual perspectives for self-image and prestige are dissimilar can yield completely different results. Furthermore, the study recognizes that Namibia produces many different beverages, but in this study, the investigations were focused on alcoholic brands only. The study revealed that customers always stick to their beer brand. The study revealed there is a relationship between price, taste, packaging and quality, and promotion. The findings also revealed contradictory responses on factors that influence brand switching, where it was revealed that better quality and taste of one’s favorite brand have significant effects on brand choices. Also, the findings show that customers do not switch brands because of advertisements for other brands. Advertising induces brand switching but does not affect the repeat purchase rates of consumers who have just purchased the brand; but is inconsistent with respondents’ responses on advertisements as one of the influential factors on consumer preference where they responded that it is an important factor that influences brand choice. These inconsistent responses in price and advertisement can be interpreted that many customers are satisfied with their favorite brands, and therefore a change of price or advertisements of other brands cannot drive them to switch to other brands. Finally, introducing new brands in the market showed to have a significant impact on brand switching, but this switching does not last long because the switching is meant only for testing the quality of newly introduced brands. Price, flavour, special promotions, packaging and quality, and advertising are crucial factors in beer purchasers’ brand choice selections, according to a study. Breweries should pay adequate attention to these factors in their production processes and marketing plans and strategies to promote them well. Managers of brands should invest in frequent advertising to reduce brand switching and retain customers. Maintaining brand quality and advertising it frequently will keep customers buying the same brand.
UAV-based Herbicide Application for Efficient Weed Management in Direct-seeded Rice
Authors: Paul R. Arockia Infant , Arthanari P. Murali , Pazhanivelan S. , Kavitha R. , Djanaguiraman M.
Published: September 2023

Background: Weeds are the key pest, which reduce crop productivity. Direct-seeded rice is very prone to early-stage weed infestation during initial crop development. Cultural and mechanical methods are difficult due to unavailability of labour and poor work efficiency. Hence, use of herbicides is an effective method for timely weed control. However, the efficacy of agrochemicals depends on the efficiency of spraying equipment. Conventional knapsack sprayers are used most often to spray herbicides but they are highly time-consuming, labour intensive and labour drudgery practices. Hence, the current experiment was aimed to study the efficiency of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on weed management. Methods: A field experiment was conducted at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore during summer, 2022 to evaluate the efficacy of UAV-based herbicide application in direct-seeded rice. The study comprised of five weed management treatments such as pre emergence application of pretilachlor with safener and pyrazosulfuron through both UAV and knapsack sprayer and unweeded check as control. The experimental plot was laid out in a randomized block design with four replications. Result: The experimental findings showed that the application of pre-emergence pretilachlor significantly reduced the density and dry weight of grasses, sedges and broad leaved weeds in knapsack application. Moreover, it was found on par with UAV application of same herbicide without any phytotoxicity to rice seedlings. From the experiment, the application of pre-emergence pretilachlor through UAV is found to be more effective for timely weed control during early stages in direct-seeded rice, which reduce the labour intensity and drudgery than knapsack application.
The Role of Leaf Nutrients in Vascular Streak Dieback Disease in Cocoa Plants (Theobroma cacao L.)
Authors: Bande La Ode Santiaji , Gusnawaty H.S. , Hasan Asmar , Arba Muhammad
Published: September 2023

Background: Vascular streak dieback (VSD) is an important disease in cocoa and a decrease in nutrient supply is indicated to increase the severity of this disease. This study aimed to analyze the direct and indirect effects of nutrients that play a role in protecting cocoa plants from VSD. Methods: The research location was selected based on criteria such as being a smallholder cocoa plantation area, having 5-10-year-old plants and the presence of VSD disease. A sampling technique for observing disease severity was systematically conducted, with the main sample being farmers’ plantations. Cocoa leaf samples were taken from branches at one-third of the plant height, specifically from the upper canopy (leaves 3-4), which were physiologically mature, healthy and dark green. The variables observed were disease severity and cocoa leaf nutrient contents. The influence of N, P, K, Mg, Ca, Fe, Mn, B, Cu and Zn on VSD severity was analyzed using path analysis. Result: The results showed that disease severity was related to nutrient content in the leaves. The cocoa leaf nutrients that have a direct influence on the increase in VSD disease severity are K, Ca, Mn and Cu, while nutrients N, P, Mg, Fe, B and Zn have a direct influence on reducing VSD disease severity. Nutrients N and P have a significant direct influence, whereas nutrient K has a significant indirect influence through its interaction with nutrients N and P in reducing VSD disease severity.
Salinity and Variety Effects on Yield, Yield Attributes and Soil of Tomato under Greenhouse Conditions of Central Fiji
Authors: Sharma Kajal Kamal , Sachan H.K.
Published: September 2023

Background: Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) is a widely cultivated vegetable crop worldwide, including in Fiji. However, the suitability of tomato cultivation under greenhouse conditions in the central region of Fiji, which experiences salinity issues, remains unclear. Methods: A pot experiment was conducted at the Instructional Agricultural Farm Complex of the College of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Fiji National University, Fiji, to determine the effect of different levels of salinity on the growth and yield of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) varieties. The experiment included two factors: three tomato varieties (V1= Melrose; V2= Alton; V3= Alafua Large) and four levels of NaCl salinity (T1= Control; T2= 2 dSm-1; T3= 4 dSm-1 and T4= 8 dSm-1) randomized thrice in a randomized complete block design. The effects of various varieties and salinity levels on tomato yield were studied in this experiment. Result: The results revealed that variety Alafua Large performed comparatively better in all cases. This recorded maximum fruit length (4.22 cm), fruit breadth (3.31 cm), individual fruit weight (45.60 g), number of fruits (7.83) and fruit yield (352.10 g) whereas Alton recorded the minimum of the above yield attributes. In the case of the combined effect of variety and salinity, Alafua Large showed better yield (432.17 g and 394.51 g) per plant than the other varieties when combined with the lower salinity level i.e., EC 2 dSm-1 and 4 dSm-1, respectively. The yield of tomato varieties declined with the increasing salinity level condition. The yield of Alafua Large was 194.54 g when applied with the highest level of salinity i.e., EC 8 dSm-1 and the yield of Alton was 64.69 g which was the lowest yield among the varieties with the highest level of salinity condition. Therefore, from the results, Alafua Large is comparatively more salt tolerant than the other varieties which were studied in this experiment.
PENDAMPINGAN PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA ARAB BERBASIS PJBL- STEAM PADA GURU BAHASA ARAB DI KOTA MALANG
Authors: Mauludiyah Lailatul , Murdiono Murdiono
Published: September 2023

Masa pandemi yang tidak bisa dipredeksi sampai kapan menuntut para guru untuk terus berinovasi dalam pembelajaran shingga tercapai tujuan yang digunakan. Permasalahan ini juga terjadi pada guru bahasa Arab di Kota Malang, pembeljaran bahas Arab selama pandemic ini dinilai kurang menarik perhatian siswa karena menggunakan metode pembelajaran yang monoton bahkan terkadang membuat siswa bingung dalam memahami materi. Sebagai solusi dari permasalahan tersebut adalah adanya pendampingan pembelajaran bahasa Arab berbasis Project Based Learning (PJBL). Dipilihnya model pembelajaran ini karena memounyai nilai lebih dalam pembeljaran, yakni slain materi tersampaikan dengan model pembeljaran ini para siswa juga akan mempunyai tambahan kompetensi yaitu komunikasi, berfikir kritis dan kerjasama. Metode pelaksanaan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah (1) palnning lesson dengan kegiatan webinar tentang PJBL, workshop penyususnan RPP satu lembar, workshop penyusunan assesmen pembelajaran, dan analisis materi, luaran pada tahap ini luaran yang dihasilkan adalah modul PJBL, RPP satu lembar, dan daftar materi yang cocok untuk PJBL,  (2) impelementation, dalam kegiatan ini akan dilakkukan pendampingan secara intens terkait pelaksaan PJBL di sekolah-sekolah luaran dari kegiatan ini adalah produk pembelajaran. (3) evaluation, pada tahap ini dilakukan evaluasi pelaksanaan kegiatan dan penyusunan luaran berupa naskah publikasi ilmiah.
Pengabdian Masyarakat : Sosialisasi Kurikulum Merdeka di SD Negeri 2 Bayem
Authors: Nugroho Yusuf Arieffudin , Rachmawati Amira Yuniar , Evoni Anggita Fitri , Lestari Putri Ayu
Published: September 2023

This research aims to describe the obstacles experienced by elementary school teachers in implementing the Merdeka Curriculum on the background of observation data showing the acquisition of student learning outcomes at SD Negeri 2 Bayem in implementing the independent curriculum. To respond to this, the researcher conducted class action research that aimed to improve the results of students' learning activities. The objective to be achieved in this study is to analyze the ability of students obtained using the independent curriculum.The implementation of this research covers all classes where the implementation of the independent curriculum at SD Negeri 2 Bayem is not entirely implemented. This Merdeka Curriculum is only applied in grades 4, 5, and 6 with a total of 30 students per class while grades 1, 2, and 3 have not fully used this independent curriculum because the teachers at SD Negeri 2 Bayem still have not fully mastered the independent curriculum and the obstacles include the age of the teachers and the limitations in running social media which are lacking.
Turkish Adaptation of the Moral Distress Scale-Revised for Pediatric Nurses: A Validity and Reliability Study
Authors: Kovancı Mustafa Sabri , Atlı Ozbas Azize
Published: October 2023

Background and Purpose:Recent studies have demonstrated the adverse effects that moral distress experienced by nurses has on nurses, patients, and the healthcare system. This study aims to analyze the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Moral Distress Scale-Revised (MDS-R, pediatric).Methods:This study was conducted with 210 pediatric nurses.Results:Explanatory factor analysis was conducted, and a five-factor structure emerged. The Cronbach’s α value of the scale was found to be 0.865, and the correlation-based item analysis showed that the values were within the acceptable range, and the discrimination of the items was adequate.Conclusions:Analyses conducted revealed that the Turkish version of the MDS-R (pediatric), consisting of 21 items and five subdimensions, is a valid and reliable measurement tool for the Turkish culture and language.
Charles Wright Mills' Concept of "The Power Elite" Triangle According to the Georgian Model of 1990-2020
Authors: Gamzardia Archil
Published: September 2023

The paper presents similarities and differences of Charles Wright Mills's concept of "The Power Elite" triangle on the Georgian model of 1990-2020. The article presents a research on the Georgian analogue of the Mills concept in the context of church power, army and, in general, force power, economic and financial elites.  It is also about the promotion of the bourgeoisie in the American society and the factors of developed skills, which essentially differentiates the American existence from the Georgian existence. In the article, I discuss the conditions, which represent The Mills concept, on the example of Georgia, how the factor of church power differs, which in our case plays the role of essential influencing power, what was the condition of the rulers of Georgia over the years against the background of the confrontation between secular and clerical power elites, and what is the overall result we got today.  The article provides a qualification that is derived from research and analysis. The article explains why financially powerful groups and individuals in political and governmental layers are getting stronger in Georgia, why citizens do not have the appropriate conditions for influence, what factors prevent the strengthening of civic influence in Georgia. In some cases, the Mills constructions, like the example of Georgia, even look paradoxical, declaring that the state is one, while creating a radically different reality and trend. The article studies the influence of the Apostolic Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Georgia on maintaining power in Georgia and its characteristics. There are highlighted Mills views about democracy resources, context and content comparability, the factors impacting the bourgeoisie in the development and strengthening democracy, that is represented quite differently in Georgian model. The article discovers the theoretic factors that hinders the development of democratic values in Georgia - the historical and modern contexts of aristocracy and feudalism, superiority of church hierarchy in maintaining power, secular authorities longing for authoritarianism and mutual subordination of secular and clerical power elites with the weird synthesis of partnership.
Prise en Charge d’Une Dechirure Compliquee du Perinee Post Coital au Centre Hospitalier Universitaite de l’Amitie Sino-Centrafricaine
Authors: M’Betid-Degana Roch , Kossa-Ko-Ouakoua Gilles-Davy , Poutou-Piri Durant Boris , Ouapaou Sabrina , Kerebi Gamaliel , Sana-Ozako Sandrine , M’Betid-Degana Géniva Gracelia Vanciane , Balungwe Sifa Marcelline , Hepatrud Apollinaire , Serdouma Eugène
Published: September 2023

Introduction : La violence sexuelle d’enfants est une violation grave des droits fondamentaux de l’homme. Elle constitue un sujet de préoccupations de santé publique mondiale. But de l’étude : Dénoncer la violence sexuelle chez une mineure et informer les autorités sur l’ampleur du problème dans le pays. Observation : Nous rapportons un cas clinique de violence sexuelle compliqué d’une déchirure complète du périnée ainsi que de la cloison vésico-utérine chez une fille âgée de 10 ans. Ce cas est reçu en urgence au service de gynécologie-obstétrique du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de l’Amitié Sino –Centrafricaine de Bangui. Une laparotomie est réalisée et les lésions réparées. Les suites opératoires étant simples à court terme, la victime est sortie après 15 jours d’hospitalisation. Cependant, un syndrome de stress post-traumatique est décrit chez cette patiente avec une prise en charge psychologique. Discussion : Notre observation est discutée par rapport aux données de la littérature. Conclusion : La violence sexuelle chez les survivantes pédiatriques est de plus en plus fréquente dans le pays dans un contexte de post-conflit.

 

Introduction : Child sexual abuse is a serious violation of fundamental human rights. It is a subject of global public health concern. Purpose : Denounce sexual violence in a minor and inform the authorities of the extent of the problem in the country. Observation: We report a clinical case of sexual violence complicated by a complete tearing of the perineum as well as the vesico-uterine septum in a 10-year-old girl. This case was received urgently at the gynecology-obstetrics department of the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de l’Amitié Sino –Centrafricaine in Bangui. A laparotomy is performed and the lesions repaired. The postoperative course being simple in the short term, the victim was discharged after 15 days of hospitalization. However, a post-traumatic stress syndrome is described in this patient with psychological care.

Conclusion: Sexual violence among pediatric survivors is increasingly common in the country in a post-conflict context.
Taxonomic and functional characteristics of xerotolerant culturable bacterial community of Negev desert soil
Authors: Belov A. A. , Cheptsov V. S.
Published: October 2023

Despite the significant expansion of the geography of soil microorganisms studies in various, including extreme natural environments, research on the biodiversity and metabolic activity of soil microbial communities under conditions of moisture deficiency are few. Biodiversity of culturable bacteria isolated from the surface horizon of the Negev desert soil (Aridic Calcisol) after pre-incubation of soil samples under the conditions of low water availability has been studied. An increase in the diversity of culturable bacteria after pre-incubation was revealed in comparison with the community isolated from the native soil. From the native and pre-incubated samples, 153 phenotypically unique pure cultures of bacteria from 22 genera belonging to the phyla Actinomycetota, Pseudomonadota, Bacillota, and Bacteroidota were isolated and identified. The taxonomic diversity of culturable bacteria isolated from the sample pre-incubated at a water activity (Aw) of 0.90 was two times higher than that obtained from the native soil. The strain of the genus Pedobacter has been identified, which may be a representative of a previously undescribed bacterial species. Bacteria of the genera Aerococcus, Bacillus, Brevibacterium, Staphylococcus, and Stenotrophomonas capable of growing at Aw 0.91 were found. One strain of the genus Microlunatus has been identified that is capable of growing on a nitrogen-free medium, exhibiting amylase and protease activity, and capable to growth on a medium with Aw down to 0.96. The obtained results confirm the hypothesis that arid ecosystems, in particular, desert soils and sediments, are a depository of a previously unexplored taxonomic diversity of bacteria with unique physiological properties that are promising for study and potential implementation in biotechnological processes.
Influence of the biochar application on the thermal properties of soddy-podzolic soil and on the energy balance fluxes of spring wheat in the Leningrad region under various soil moisture conditions
Authors: Dobrokhotov A. V. , Kozyreva L. V.
Published: October 2023

The article presents the results of a field experiment to assess the effect of pre-sowing application of the biochar on the thermal properties of the arable horizon of soddy-podzolic sandy loam soil, on the energy balance components, on the crop surface temperature and on the leaves temperature of spring wheat (variety “Daria”) under various conditions of soil moisture in 2022. The experiment took place at the Menkovo Experimental Station of the Agrophysical Research Institute, located in the Gatchinsky District of the Leningrad Region. The experiment included the plot with the biochar application at the dose of 21.9 t ha-1 and the control plot. The soil thermal properties were measured by the heat pulse method. The components of the energy balance were determined using agrometeorological measurements, radiation balance measurements, crop surface temperature, and phenological measurements. The crop surface temperature was measured by a non-contact method using pyrometers. The soil moisture conditions and available water for wheat were characterized by volumetric soil moisture and evapotranspiration. The volumetric soil moisture was measured using a capacitive soil moisture sensor. The evapotranspiration was determined using the residual term of the energy balance equation through the latent heat flux. According to the results of field experiments, a significant effect (p < 0.05) of the biochar application on the soil thermal properties was found, however, under different moisture conditions, the effect was multidirectional. At zero soil moisture, the biochar application reduced thermal conductivity by 29.7%, reduced volumetric heat capacity by 18.5%, reduced diffusivity by 13.7%, and reduced thermal inertia by 24.3%. Under the conditions of field capacity, the biochar application increased thermal conductivity by 9.4%, reduced volumetric heat capacity by 2.6%, increased diffusivity by 12.3%, and increased thermal inertia by 3.2%. The biochar application significantly (p < 0.05) increased the turbulent heat flux – by 35.5%, which is due to an increase in the crop surface temperature (by 6.4%). Resulting from the decrease in soil evaporation, the biochar application reduced the latent heat flux by 17.0%, and the evapotranspiration by 13.9%. Leaf temperature is related to transpiration. Transpiration can increase when biochar is applied on light-textured soils due to an increase in soil water capacity. The biochar application did not result in significant changes of leaf temperature. The study results are confirmed by numerous articles of both foreign and Russian researchers.
Bifenotipik Akut Lösemili Hastalarda Uygulanan İndüksiyon Tedavilerinin Etkinliği
Authors: AÇAR İbrahim Halil , GÜVENÇ Birol
Published: September 2023

Lösemi tanı ve tedavisindeki ilerlemelere rağmen BAL yönetimi zorlu kalmaya devam etmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı BAL tanısı alan 13 hastanın klinokopatolojik özelliklerini ve tedavi sonuçlarını analiz edip literatüre katkıda bulunmaktır. Merkezimizde 2017-2022 yılları arasında EGIL veya WHO 2016 kriterlerine göre BAL tanısı alan 13 hastanın tıbbi kayıtları geriye dönük olarak incelendi. Ortalama yaşları 36 olan 13 BAL hastasının 6’sı (%46) kadın 7’si (%54) erkekti. Olguların 11’i (%84,6) myeloid/B, 2’si (%15,6) myeloid/T hücre ekspresyon paterni sergiliyordu. Sitogenetik incelemede olguların 3’ünde (%23,1) t(v;11q23) MLL, 1’inde (%7,7) t(9;22) BCR-ABL1 ve 1’inde (%7,7) FLT-ITD anomalisi mevcuttu. Olguların 7’si (%53) ALL ve 6’sı (%47) AML indüksiyon tedavisi aldı ve 8’inde (%61,5) tedaviye yanıt vardı. Tedaviye yanıt oranının en fazla olduğu protokoller sırasıyla ALLOLD07 (%100), S-HAM (%75) ve HYPER-CVAD (%66) idi. Tanı anından itibaren medyan takip süresi 32 ay (aralık: 2-71), medyan OS 9 ay (%95 CI: 2,71-15,94) ve medyan PFS ise 4.5 ay (%95 CI: 3,32-5,67) idi. Olguların 8’ine allojenik hematopoietik kök hücre transplantasyonu (AKİT) yapıldı. AKİT sonrası 1 hastada relaps hastalık gelişti ve hastalık progresyonundan öldü. Olguların 4’ü BAL progresyonu, 2’si enfeksiyon sebebiyle öldü ve genel sağkalım oranı %53.8 idi. BAL nadir görülen bir hastalık olduğundan optimal tedavinin ne olduğu konusunda ortak bir görüş yoktur. BAL tedavisinde ALL tabanlı indüksiyon rejimleri daha üstün gibi görünmekle beraber, bu nadir hastalığın heterojen doğasını anlamak için daha fazla olguyla yapılacak çok merkezli klinik çalışmalara ihtiyaç vardır.
THE POTENTIAL OF TWITTER IMAGES FOR GALVANIZING CITIZENS TO COLLECTIVE ACTION
Authors: BAŞ Özen , GRABE Maria Elizabeth
Published: September 2023

This experiment explored the mobilizing potential of image-only tweets about Black Lives Matter protests compared to text-only tweets to stimulate collective action among Caucasians. A 2 (tweet modality: image vs. textual) x 3 (tweet content type: anger-evoking, efficacy-eliciting, neutral), between-subjects design was employed with collective action intent as the dependent variable. Contrary to expectation, the results produced no evidence that image-based tweets are more effective than text-based ones, or that emotional content is better than non-emotional content, at motivating citizens to become politically engaged. Anger-evoking, image-based protest tweets were only marginally more galvanizing among Caucasians than non-anger evoking image-based tweets. However, the results showed that efficacy-eliciting textual tweets stoked greater intention to participate than efficacy-eliciting image tweets. Furthermore, men, more than women, were more inclined to get involved in social protests after viewing anger-evoking images. Women, on the other hand were more inspired to take protest action than men after exposure to efficacy-eliciting images.
Are Geert Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions Correlated With Pandemic Statistics Worldwide?
Authors: DEMİRKIRAN Eren , YÖNET Önder
Published: September 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic, which started in China in 2019 and was seen in many parts of the world in a short time, has affected individuals and communities with quarantine and public health regimes. Like every event that has taken place at the global level, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected societies differently, and societies have different attitudes and reactions to the pandemic. Many historical, political, and economic factors can influence societies' attitudes and behaviors toward events. Culture is important, perhaps the most important variable in the context of the lives of societies and individuals, their attitudes toward social developments, and their behavior. The dimensions of culture, theorized by Geert Hofstede, compare societies in five dimensions, provide information about the lives of societies, and help predict possible behavior. This study examines the relationship between the statistics of total cases, total deaths, new cases, new deaths, total cases per 100,000 people, total deaths per 100,000 people, new cases per 100,000 people and new deaths per 100,000 people from the pandemic statistics published continuously during the COVID-19 pandemic and the cultural dimensions determined by Hofstede. For this purpose, pandemic statistics of the 100 countries with the highest number of cases on 7 dates during the COVID-19 pandemic were taken as a sample and analyzed with Hofstede's culture dimension scores. At the end of the study, it was revealed that there was a significant inverse correlation between the power range and long-term orientation scores of the countries and the COVID-19 statistics. In contrast, individuality and uncertainty avoidance scores correlated significantly with COVID-19 statistics. The findings related with high uncertainty avoidance may be explained by Extended Parallel Process Model. No significant correlation was found between countries' masculinity scores and COVID-19 scores. As a result of the study, it was revealed that there were significant relationships between the cultural dimension scores of the countries and the COVID-19 statistics.
PEIRCE VE BARTHES'IN GÖSTERGEBİLİM MODELLERİNİN REKLAM ARAŞTIRMALARINDA KULLANIMI
Authors: KİREÇCİ Ayşe Nil
Published: September 2023

Görsel öğelerin kültürdeki etkisi 1900’lerin ikinci yarısından itibaren artmış ve bu durum göstergebilimin geleneksel çalışma alanının, görsel göstergeleri de kapsayacak şekilde genişlemesine sebep olmuştur. Aynı dönemde, markalar, giderek kalabalıklaşan bir pazarda rekabet etmek üzere, reklamlarda anlam aktarımının nitelikli yollarının keşfetmeye çalışmıştır. Bu gelişmelerin sonucunda, 1960’larda göstergebilim yönteminin kullanıldığı ilk reklam araştırmaları ortaya çıkmıştır. Günümüzde reklamlar, ağırlıklı olarak görsel göstergelerin kullanımı aracılığıyla ilettiği mesajlarla tüketicilerin zihninde markalara ilişkin anlamlar yaratan kültürel öğeler olarak kabul edilmektedir. Bu yönüyle reklamlar, göstergebilim araştırmalarının da merkezinde yer almaya devam etmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, görsel göstergelerin tanımlanması ve çözümlenmesini olanaklı kılan göstergebilim yaklaşımlarına öncülük eden Peirce ve Barthes’ın göstergebilim modellerini kullanan reklam araştırmaları üzerine bir inceleme gerçekleştirmektir. Bu amaç doğrultusunda, araştırmanın ilk bölümünde göstergebilim ve temel çalışma alanı olan gösterge kavramları tanımlanmıştır. Takip eden bölümde, reklam ve göstergebilimin kesişen yolları ile göstergebilim yaklaşımlarının kullanıldığı reklam araştırmalarına dair tarihsel bir değerlendirilmeye yer verilmiştir. Peirce ve Barhes’ın göstergebilim modellerinin reklam araştırmalarında kullanımına dair bir bakış açısı sunmak üzere yarı-yapılandırılmış inceleme yöntemi kullanılmıştır.
İLETİŞİMSEL ve ZİHİNSEL BİR SÜREÇ OLARAK JERRY FODOR’UN DÜŞÜNCENİN DİLİ TEORİSİ
Authors: DOĞAN Neva
Published: September 2023

üşünce, dil ve iletişim kavramları tanımlama yapmaya niyet edildiğinde birbirlerine referans vermeden açıklanamayacak bağlarla bağlı ve birbiriyle etkileşim içinde olan kavramlardır. İletişimin öncelikle insanın kendisiyle, zihinsel bir sürece tâbi olarak başladığı düşünüldüğünde; bunu düşünme eyleminden ayrı ve dilden bağımsız bir şekilde yapamacağını söylemek mümkündür. İnsanın kendisiyle iletişimi dediğimiz düşünmenin, dili nasıl kullandığımızı; dili kullanım biçimimizin ise dünyayı algılayışımıza etki ettiği aşikârdır. Amerikalı bilişsel bilimci ve dil feslefecisi Jerry Fodor, ortaya attığı Düşüncenin Dili Teorisi’yle kişiler iletişime geçmeden önce kendisinin hesaplamalı/matematiksel (computational) diye adlandırdığı bir dil ile konuşurlar. Bunu yapay zekalardaki gibi işlemciye giren girdi ve çıktı biçiminde açıklayan Fodor, insan zihninin de bu şekilde işlediğini ortaya atar. Fodor’un savunduğu hesaplamalı zihinsel süreçler tamamen bilinç dışı olduğu gerekçesiyle Searle tarafından tamamen reddedilmektedir. Fodor’u ve argümanlarını anlamak, öncülü olan Chomsky’yi anlamaktan geçtiği için çalışmada öncelikle Chomsky’nin dil edimine dair hipotezleri açıklanmıştır. Ardından Fodor’un dile ve düşünceye dair söylemlerini dilbilimci Wittgenstein ve zihin felsefesici Searl ile ilişkilendirerek iletişimsel sürecin bilinç, dil ve düşünce ile ilintisi tartışılmıştır.
TÜKETİM KÜLTÜRÜ VE İZLEYİCİ EMTİASI PERSPEKTİFİNDEN “THEY LIVE” FİLMİ ÇÖZÜMLEMESİ
Authors: TÜRTEN Burak , KOPUZ Semih , YILMAZ Ebru
Published: September 2023

Kitle iletişim araçları ile bireyler tüketime özendirilerek tüketim kültürünün yaygınlaştığı tüketim toplumları oluşturulmuştur. Tüketim toplumları süregelen üretim sisteminin devamı için oldukça önemlidir. Dallas Smythe tarafından ortaya konan izleyici emtiası kavramının vurguladığı, reklam veren kuruluşların kitle iletişim araçlarında zaman geçiren kitleleri satın alması durumu da mevcut kapitalist sistemin devamına hizmet etmektedir. Bu çalışmada tüketim kültürü ve izleyici emtiası kavramları “They Live” filmi örneği ile irdelenmektedir. Film ilgili ekonomik düzene ve düzenin devamını sağlayan toplumsal gruplara eleştirel perspektifle bakmaktadır. Bu yönleri ile incelenen filmin çözümlenmesinde ideolojik ve yapısal film eleştirisi yöntemleri kullanılmıştır. Sonuç olarak filmin tüketim toplumu eleştirisi getirdiği ve kapitalist düzenin egemen ideolojisine karşı tutum sergilediği belirlenmiştir. Film yalnızca egemen güçlere eleştiri getirmekle kalmayıp aynı zamanda toplumsal düzen içerisindeki değişim direncine de vurgu yaparak değişime direnen bireyleri de eleştirmektedir. Merkezine egemen ideoloji eleştirisini alan filmin kendi ideolojisini ürettiği de söylenebilir.
Demographic Situation in the Baikal Region
Authors: Miryazov Timur
Published: September 2023

The article deals with current issues and problems of demographic development of municipalities within the central ecological zone of the Baikal Natural Territory. The purpose of the study is to analyze demographic and migration processes under environmental restrictions. It is especially important to update the data and revise the general provisions on the presented processes in the context of global economic and political instability in the period 2014–2023. It is expected to obtain results indicating a change in demographic trends in the presented region. In the course of the study, data from the Federal State Statistics Service and an expert survey of the population of Irkutsk, Olkhon and Slyudyansky districts were analyzed. Cartographic materials fixing spatial features of demographic processes in eight municipalities of the Irkutsk region and the Republic of Buryatia are presented. The result of the work was a comprehensive view of the demographic and migration situation in the region under consideration. Updated statistical data of the entire Baikal region. The classification of the considered municipal districts and urban districts according to the parameters of natural and migration growth, gender and age composition of the population is carried out. As a result of the expert survey, most of the respondents were represented by residents of the Slyudyansky district. It is in this municipality that, apparently, socio-demographic problems are of the greatest concern to local governments. The work is of interest from the point of view of a comprehensive study of the demography of the entire territory of the Baikal region at this time stage. The analysis of the socio-demographic situation in the region together with the results of the expert survey can be used in the implementation of management initiatives.
Mapping Migration in Russia: Review of the “Migration Atlas of the Russian Federation”
Authors: Suschiy Sergey
Published: September 2023

The article is a review of the scientific publication “Migration Atlas of the Russian Federation” prepared by a team of authors from the IDR FCTAS RAS and North-Caucasus Federal University (Moscow : ITD Perspektiva, 2022. 180 p.) The publication covers a wide range of issues related to intra-regional, internal and external migration in Russia, the management of its flows at the national and international levels. The Atlas provides a comprehensive picture of the scale, directions and structure of migration flows within Russia, including in the regional context, as well as migration exchange with countries of the near and far abroad. The publication includes 10 chapters devoted to inward and international migration, the place of Russia in global migration flows, passport and visa relations, certain types of migration (labor, educational, ethnic), migration infrastructure, etc. The sources of statistical data and regulatory documents for the Atlas are Russian (Rosstat, Border Service of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation, Main Directorate for Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, etc.) and international (World Bank, United Nations Population Division, International Organization for Migration, etc.) organizations and departments. The Atlas contains extensive textual, cartographic and statistical information covering migration processes in Russia and abroad for the period from 1991 to 2022. The materials contained in the Atlas are of great scientific interest and are of outstanding practical importance. The visual presentation of information makes it accessible not only to researchers, but also to representatives of authorities, as well as to all those interested in the topic of migration in the Russian Federation.
Factors of Moscow Youth’s Separation from Their Parental Families
Authors: Roslavtseva Maria , Novikova Victoria
Published: September 2023

The process of separation from the parental family is an integral part of the socialization process, during which the individual learns to process and reproduce previously learned social practices. Moreover, the result of such a socio-psychological process directly affects the degree of maturity and independence of the individual. The article analyzes the process of separation of Moscow youth from their parental families. The purpose of the study is, on the one hand, to reveal the concept of “separation” in a sociological manner, and on the other, to discover factors influencing the process of separation of the younger generation. The work also formulates the division of separation factors from the parental family into macro and micro levels. As part of the theoretical review, sociological works studying the socialization of youth and family socialization are analyzed; psychological works that reveal the essence of the process of separation from the parental family. Key aspects of the external and intrafamily environment that determine the acquisition of autonomy and adulthood are highlighted. A hypothesis is put forward about the influence of the family, its financial situation, living conditions and the nature of relationships, as well as the gender and age of young people on the acquisition of autonomy. Internal separation is studied separately as a process of acquiring emotional autonomy, and external, the essence of which is a change in role set and the formation of behavioral independence. To test the proposed relationships, the authors conduct an empirical study of Moscow youth using an online survey with a sample of 324 people, as a result of which factors of internal separation are identified: family composition (presence of a mother), warmth of family relationships. The latter aspect especially influences the development of personality, but at the same time prevents young people from developing their own life goals. External separation is determined by the financial situation of the family, gender, age of the respondent, and whether he or she has a job. In general, both internal and external separation are somewhat more pronounced among men aged 26 to 30 years: they are more often employed, have independence of judgment and are more adapted to everyday self-care. At the same time, women experience difficulties in acquiring emotional autonomy: they are less likely to feel confident in the decisions they make, more often they are afraid of disappointing their parents and consult with them. The results obtained during the study can be used by scientists studying the process of growing up, psychologists for private and family therapy, and government officials as part of planning youth and demographic policy. The research topic has the prospect of additional study using qualitative sociological methods, allowing us to reveal in more detail the essence of the relationship between the parent family and their growing children.
Demographic Development of Russian Cities According to Population Censuses of 1897–2020
Authors: Bezverbny Vadim
Published: September 2023

The purpose of the study was to analyze the population dynamics and gender structure of Russian cities from 1897 to 2020. The presented time period made it possible to study both short-term and long-term trends in the development of cities of various categories, based on data from official population censuses. A key aspect of the study was to assess the dynamics of population growth and changes in the gender balance in the largest cities of the country. The main attention was paid to the dynamics of population changes in cities of various categories according to the classification of the Ministry of Construction of the Russian Federation. The study made it possible to draw a conclusion about a significant transformation of the settlement system of the Russian Federation during the analyzed period. The most noticeable trend is towards an increase in the number of largest cities, which indicates the processes of urbanization and concentration of the population in the large administrative and economic centers of the country. At the same time, there is a recovery in the number of small towns, especially with a population of up to 10 thousand people, which may be due to the development of infrastructure and improvement of living conditions in small settlements. This study examines quantitative and percentage changes in the population in the context of cities of various categories, analyzes the gender composition of the population in the largest cities of Russia for various periods, and assesses the rate of population growth or decline over different time periods. The study seeks to contribute to the understanding of urbanization processes and demographic changes in Russia, and can serve as a basis for developing strategies for sustainable urban development and planning socio-economic policies at local and regional levels.
Cossackhood in Contemporary Russia: Attaining Social Status
Authors: Denisova Galina , Kovalev Vitaly
Published: September 2023

In contemporary Russian society, a transformation of the social structure is taking place. The formation of the Cossack social group is an important aspect of this process. The revival of this social group throughout the post-Soviet period has led to polarised interpretations, ranging from characterising Cossacks as "costumed" individuals to being bearers of Russian military cultural traditions in modern society. The significance of the social status of Cossacks is amplified in the face of modern geopolitical challenges and the Russian society's search for its own identity.

The aim of this article is to determine the foundations of Cossack group formation and the expectations that, from the Cossacks' perspective, are necessary for the preservation and strengthening of the group. The methodological framework of the study is based on the ideas of actor-network theory by B. Latour. The empirical research hypothesis posits that the process of Cossack group formation has undergone several stages, from recreating elements of folk culture to implementing the historical Cossack service function into the life of modern society with blurred boundaries between social strata. The involvement of Cossack military societies in the Special Military Operation has influenced the adaptation of cultural patterns related to the Cossack service function. The hypothesis was tested using a mass survey through questionnaire methods in thirteen Cossack military societies. The survey results show that the majority of Cossacks, including some non-registered Cossacks, support the main directions of the State Policy Strategy regarding the Cossacks. However, Cossacks' expectations from the state include the adaptation of traditional Cossack military service patterns to the conditions of modern society and the requirements of military service. The readiness of Cossacks to move in this direction is evident in the formation of voluntary Cossack units participating in the Special Military Operation. Nevertheless, this grassroots initiative of Cossack societies requires state resources as the dominant actor in the Cossack revival process. These resources include the establishment of Cossack units in accordance with the tradition of Cossack military service within the structure of the National Guard, a different approach to the education of youth in Cossack schools with a stronger military component, and the re-establishment of traditional Cossack camps for regular military training of registered Cossacks, among other things. Such service activities by registered Cossacks will also require the development of corresponding preferences and privileges for registered Cossacks.
Peran Dinas Sosial dalam Meningkatkan Kemandirian Anak Jalanan Melalui Pelatihan Keterampilan Potong Rambut di Kabupaten Situbondo
Authors: Zaidah Ita Khulfatuz , Imsiyah Niswatul , Hasan Fuad
Published: September 2023

This research aims to describe the role of Social Service in improving independence of street kids through haircut training. This research uses a qualitative research approach. The research site is at the Social Service of Situbondo Regency using the purposive area technique. The technique for determining informants is using purposive sampling. Data collection techniques were carried out using interview, observation, and documentation methods. The data collection instrument is the researcher himself who is referred to as the human instrument. The technique of checking the validity of the data uses a credibility test, namely the extension of participation, persistence of observation, triangulation of sources and triangulation of methods. The data analysis technique uses the theory of Miles and Huberman, namely data collection, data reduction, data presentation of data verification. The results of the research conducted indicate that the Department of Social Affairs plays a role as a companion, mentor, coach, and promoter so that they can make changes and increase emotional independence, economic independence, intellectual independence, and social independence in street kids.

Keywords: The Role of Social Services, Independence, Street Kids.