bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ВЗАЄМОДІЯ ТА ДИНАМІКА ІНТЕРМЕНТАЛЬНОГО Й ІНТРАМЕНТАЛЬНОГО МИСЛЕННЯ В ОПОВІДАННЯХ ЕЛІС МАНРО
Authors: Гураль О. Ю.
Published: May 2024

У статті досліджується взаємодія між інтерментальними й інтраментальними процесами мислення персонажів у низці коротких оповідань відомої канадської письменниці Еліс Манро. Події, що розгортаються в цих оповіданнях, відбуваються в післявоєнному канадському містечку поблизу озера Гурон. Вони розкривають важливу тему самореалізації жінки, а також умов її існування в тогочасному суспільстві кінця 40-х – початку 70-х років XX століття, керованому традиційними соціальними нормами. Застосована методологія Е. Палмера, що передбачає реконструкцію мислення персонажів для розуміння наративу, вимагає поєднання наратологічних і загальнонаукових методів. Робочою гіпотезою є припущення про існування колективного «соціального мислення», типового для жителів провінційного канадського містечка. Текст розглядається як соціально розподілена когнітивна система (за Е. Палмером), що знаходить відображення в різних інтерментальних та інтраментальних одиницях. Наративні техніки ілюструють складні відносини між індивідуальним і загальним мисленням, як це можна бачити на прикладі безіменної дівчинки-підлітка, нараторки оповідання «Гавань», а також персонажів, як-от молода мати у «Мрії моєї матері», тітки Дон у «Гавані», Ґрета в «Дістатися до Японії», Джулієт в оповіданнях «Шанс» і «Скоро». Предметом аналізу є техніки одинарної та множинної фокалізації, поєднання гомодієгетичного та гетеродієгетичного типів нарації, інтерментального й інтраментального мислення, що розкривають протилежні думки щодо формування власної ідентичності під впливом соціальних норм того часу, особистої професійної реалізації за умов сталого розподілу ґендерних ролей. За допомогою оповідних технік Е. Манро розкриває напруженість між індивідуальною автономією та соціальною відповідальністю. Оповідання розглядають теми релігії, дотримання соціальних ритуалів і боротьбу за особисту реалізацію всупереч соціальним очікуванням. Через детальне портретування персонажів шляхом застосування різноманітних наративних технік Е. Манро створює динамічну взаємодію між індивідуальною та загальною свідомістю у своїх оповіданнях.
ЛІНГВОПРАГМАТИЧНА СПЕЦИФІКА ПРОМОВ В. ЗЕЛЕНСЬКОГО (НА МАТЕРІАЛІ ВИСТУПІВ, ВИГОЛОШЕНИХ ПРЕЗИДЕНТОМ УКРАЇНИ ДО ДНЯ КОНСТИТУЦІЇ ТА ДНЯ НЕЗАЛЕЖНОСТІ УКРАЇНИ)
Authors: Гурко О. В.
Published: May 2024

Статтю присвячено виявленню структурно-семантичних і лінгвопрагматичних особливостей політичних промов В. Зеленського, адже нині у фокусі уваги дослідників – представлення індивідуальної символічної специфіки, що вможливлює підвищення ефективної та дієвої комунікації. У науковій розвідці поставлено за мету виявити основні маркери, якими послуговується мовець у лінгвопрагматичному ракурсі, представити типологію комунікативних стратегій і описати перфомативні типи речень у мовленні В. Зеленського. Поставлена мета зумовила потребу виконати такі завдання: з’ясувати параметри експлікації ключових одиниць у мовленні Президента України; окреслити модуси репрезентації епістемічної модальності; виокремити основні комунікативні стратегії та тактики. Матеріалом вивчення є промови, виголошені Президентом нашої країни 28 червня 2023 року (до Дня Конституції) та 24 серпня 2023 року (до Дня Незалежності). Для виконання конкретних завдань дослідження застосовано описовий метод, що вможливив теоретичне узагальнення результатів, систематизацію, класифікацію й інтерпретацію структурних і функційних особливостей у мовленні президента, методики компонентного та трансформаційного аналізу, а також методи суцільної вибірки та кількісного підрахунку для виокремлення ключових одиниць і речень серед аналізованих політичних промов. Для мовлення президента характерне частотне використання стверджувально-узагальнювальних займенникових іменників і прикметників, синтаксичних і синонімічних повторів, спонукальних речень і риторичних питань, епістемічних модальних конструкцій із модусами достовірності, істинності повідомлюваного та проблемної достовірності. Домінувальними є речення з різноманітними видами заперечень і прикметниками у формі найвищого ступеня порівняння. Істотну роль відіграють прагматичні перфомативні типи речень, наприклад експресиви, репрезентативи, декларативи, асертиви. Вектор комунікативної поведінки Президента України окреслений такими домінантними стратегіями та тактиками: саморепрезентації, консолідації, авторитетності, протиставлення, аргументативності, позитивної перспективи, дискретизації, аналогії, етикетності. Перспективу подальших наукових студій убачаємо в компаративному аналізі україно- й англомовних промов В. Зеленського.
Analysis of the Prevalence Characteristics of Lung Nodules and Their Influencing Factors in The Health Check-Up Population
Authors: Yang Fen , Ma Meijuan
Published: May 2024

Objective: To study the prevalence characteristics of pulmonary nodules and their influencing factors in the health check-up population. Methods: A total of 500 cases of health checkups were selected for the data study to analyze the detection and prevalence characteristics of pulmonary nodules. The influencing factors between the pulmonary nodules group and the no pulmonary nodules group were analyzed. Results: A total of 209 cases were detected, of which there were more males than females, and for female patients, the detection rate increased with age (P < 0.05). The distribution of gender, age, smoking, respiratory symptoms, and exposure to kitchen fumes between the two groups was compared (P < 0.05). The multifactorial analysis concluded that risk factors include, respiratory symptoms, older age, exposure to kitchen fumes, and smoking. In addition, patients who exercised more had a lower risk of developing lung nodules. Conclusion: The detection rate of pulmonary nodules was high in the health check-up population and the influencing factors analyzed involved the presence of respiratory symptoms, older age, kitchen fume exposure, and smoking, while the positive influencing factor was increased exercise.
Analysis of the Effects of the Addition and Subtraction Therapy of Jianpi Jiedu Decoction on T-lymphocyte Subpopulations’ Changes in Colorectal Cancer Patients’ Clinical Symptoms
Authors: Xiao Sidian
Published: May 2024

Objective: To investigate the clinical efficacy of applying the addition and subtraction of Jianpi Jiedu decoction (JPJD) in patients suffering from colorectal cancer and changes in their clinical symptoms. Methods: Seventy-two colorectal cancer cases were selected and randomly divided into the control group and the observation group, where both groups received the same comprehensive treatment and chemotherapy intervention after surgery. The observation group received the addition and subtraction therapy of JPJD based on the control group. The Chinese medicine (TCM) symptom scores, the intestinal bacterial flora, and the changes in the T-lymphocyte subsets of the two groups were compared. Results: The observation group had lower TCM evidence points, more Escherichia coli, less Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, and higher T-lymphocyte subpopulation levels than that of the control group after treatment (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The application of addition and subtraction therapy of JPJD in conjunction with postoperative radiotherapy for colorectal cancer patients further improved the patient's clinical symptoms and intestinal flora environment, and effectively enhanced their immunity. which is worthy of promotion.
Kemampuan Menyimak Bahasa Jerman Melalui Media Deutschtrainer A1
Authors: Magvira Magvira , Dalle Ambo
Published: May 2024

Abstract. This research is a classroom action research that aims to improve the German listening skills of class X IPS 2 SMAN 4 Luwu through Deutschtrainer A1 learning media.  The research was conducted in two cycles.  Each cycle contains the stages of planning, implementing, observing and reflecting.  The research data consisted of two types of data, namely qualitative data which is a description of the results of the implementation and results of observations during the learning process and quantitative data in the form of test results of students' listening abilities.  The average score for the listening ability of class X IPS 2 students in cycle I was 56.47 and increased in cycle II to 80.88.  The results showed that the Deutschtrainer A1 media could improve the German listening skills of class X IPS 2 students of SMAN 4 Luwu.Keyword: Listening Ability, Deutschtrainer A1, Germany
Kemampuan Membaca Bahasa Jerman Melalui Metode Pembelajaran RSVP ( Review, Study, Verbalize, Preview )
Authors: Ashari Ria , Anwar Muh
Published: May 2024

Abstract. The purpose of this study was to obtain information about improving German reading skills of class XI IPS 1 students of SMA Negeri 14 Gowa through the RSVP learning method. This type of research is classroom action research consisting of two cycles. Each cycle consists of four stages, namely planning, implementing, observing, and reflecting. The subjects in this study were students of class XI IPS 1, totaling 35 students. The results of the students' reading test obtained an average score of 34.9 in cycle I and experienced an increase in cycle II with an average value of 42.4. This shows that the use of the RSVP learning method can improve the German reading ability of class XI IPS 1 students of SMA Negeri 14 Gowa.Keyword: Improvement, RSVP Learning Method, Reading
Emotions experienced by FL learners in a post-COVID classroom
Authors: Wysocka-Narewska Marzena
Published: May 2024

The process of returning to face-to-face education was not easy and more often than not accompanied by mixed feelings, from joy to fear and uncertainty (Witkowski et.al. 2021). The aim of this paper was to examine students’ emotions associated with FL learning in a postCOVID classroom. The sample in question constituted 103 secondary school students from the Silesian Voivodship in Poland, who had spent almost three semesters at home on distance learning, and, at the time of completing the questionnaire in September 2022, were entering the first school year of study without any COVID-19 restrictions. The emotions studied were related to the classroom environment, namely, the lesson organization, teaching materials, the person of the teacher and peers, to name a few. The findings show that a large majority are in favour of face-to-face learning and appreciate a direct language contact that is available in a real classroom setting. The data collected allowed for formulating suggestions on how to improve the postCOVID classroom learning to meet students’ expectations and deal with habits transferred from remote education.
PENGARUH PENAMBAHAN SERAT KAIN KATUN PAKAIAN BEKAS TERHADAP KEKUATAN TEKAN DAN BENDING DARI KOMPOSIT FOAM AGENT BETON RINGAN DENGAN STRIMIN BAJA
Authors: Septiawan P Muh. Rian , Catur Agus Dwi , Pandiatmi Pandri
Published: May 2024

The problem of waste is a problem that requires serious handling, especially inorganic waste, where this waste cannot be destroyed by nature in a short time. Indonesia itself does not have a special treatment for this used clothing waste. Used clothes that are still fit for use can be resold or donated to those in need, but not every second-hand clothes can be reused so that used clothes are only thrown away which can cause pollution to the surrounding environment. With the increase in the human population in the world, the needs also increase, such as the need for food, clothing and there is also an increasing need for buildings. Panels are one of the most widely used building materials, especially for insulating walls in house buildings. One type of panel is a lightweight concrete panel.
The purpose of this study is to utilize used clothing waste as a part of lightweight concrete composites where the fibers of used clothing waste are utilized as reinforcement for lightweight concrete composites and to determine the effect of adding used clothing waste fibers to the compressive and bending strength of the lightweight concrete. The variations that will be used are 0%, 0.3% and 0.7% with the size of the mold for bending, which is 160 mm long, 40 mm wide, 40 mm thick. while for the compression test mold is cylindrical in shape and has a height of 300 mm and a diameter of 150 mm.
The results of this study indicate that there is an increase in strength in the compressive test from not using fiber or 0% of 4.42 N/mm2 , using fiber with a variation of 0.3% of 5.47 N/mm2 and fiber with a variation of 0.7% of 6.13 N/mm2 . The bending test shows a decrease in strength from variations of 0%, 0.3%, 0.7% to 3.65 Mpa, 3.376 Mpa, 2.6 Mpa.
ANALISA SISTEM ELEKTRONIK POWER STEERING UNTUK PENGEMBANGAN KENDARAAN LISTRIK FAKULTAS TEKNIK UNRAM
Authors: Okariawan I Dewa Ketut , Made Wirawan  , Bawa Susana I G. , Maharsa Pradityatama
Published: May 2024

Recenly conventional vehicles use fossil fuels, however these fuels are non-renewable energy sources and their availability in nature is very limited. If they are explored continuously then one day they will run out, so it is very necessary to save and innovate to use these sources. Other renewable energy sources, one of which is electrical energy, where this electrical energy can be generated from various sources such as water, solar, biomass and so on. Besides that, the use of electrical energy for vehicles is currently very relevant because it is environmentally friendly, that is, it does not produce CO or CO2 gas like conventional vehicles, so this energy is known as green energy. Indonesia has the potential to produce electric cars because the availability of nickel is very abundant to be processed into batteries, as a provider or energy storage for electric cars, our country has a very big opportunity to produce electric cars. To make this happen, it is deemed necessary to carry out comprehensive studies such as power steering so that comfort and safety can be achieved. The most suitable power steering is the electric power steering (EPS) type because the energy required comes from the battery. The method applied in this research is an experimental method, by measuring torque requirements on various roads, the roads chosen are asphalt roads, block paving roads and dirt roads. Based on this data, an EPS test bench then created which was able to measure the input and output torque of the EPS and look for the power consumed by the system. Road conditions can cause differences in torque requirements, in block paving road conditions the greatest torque requirement is 2.77 Nm and the smallest occurs in asphalt road conditions at 1.62 Nm. EPS testing shows that it is only loaded up to 25% with an input torque of 1,652 Nm resulting an output torque of 3,924 Nm with an electrical power consumption of 6,31 watts.
Valorización de biomasas agrícolas de chiles para la obtención de nutracéuticos
Authors: Jiménez-Ortega Luis Alfonso , Bastidas-Bastidas Pedro de Jesús , Heredia José Basilio , Leyva-López Nayely , Gutiérrez-Grijalva Erick Paul
Published: May 2024

México es el principal exportador de chile y segundo productor a nivel a mundial, debido a esto se producen grandes cantidades de biomasas, las cuales no siempre son tratadas de forma sustentable, pudiendo ejercer un impacto negativo al medio ambiente. Una de las tendencias de aprovechamiento, es su uso para la obtención de nutracéuticos. El objetivo de la investigación fue determinar los fitoquímicos presentes en las biomasas de chile poblano, jalapeño y pimiento morrón producidas en Culiacán, Sinaloa, México, así como evaluar su actividad antioxidante. El estudio se realizó durante 2022. Se realizó un tamizaje fitoquímico y se cuantificaron los compuestos fenólicos totales libres y ligados, flavonoides, actividad antioxidante, capsaicinoides y compuestos volátiles. Las biomasas de chile son una fuente importante de fenoles libres (1 010.14 ±41.81 mg EAG 100 g-1), ligados (158.66 ±8.87 mg EAG 100 g-1) flavonoides (158 ±8.87 mg EQ 100 g-1), dihidrocapsaicina (1.762 µg kg-1), fitoesteroles, terpenos, taninos, saponinas, y alcaloides (atropina) además de presentar actividad antioxidante (35 744.04 ±618.6 µmol ET 100 g-1). Se concluyó que las biomasas contienen nutracéuticos biofuncionales, por lo que su valorización para este fin puede promover la generación de economías circulares en México.
Development of ecotourism in the Volga region: Case studies and strategies
Authors: Otcheskov Aleksandr
Published: May 2024

Purpose: This study investigates the advancement of ecotourism in the Volga Region, drawing insights from international and Russian case studies. The aim is to identify key factors contributing to successful ecotourism development and to provide recommendations for enhancing sustainability in the region's tourism sector. Research Methodology: Employing qualitative and comparative methodologies, the study utilized interviews, surveys, and document analysis for data collection. Additionally, site visits and observations were conducted to gain firsthand insights into ecotourism practices. Results: The Volga Region demonstrates substantial potential for ecotourism development, leveraging its rich natural resources, cultural heritage, and a burgeoning interest in sustainable tourism practices. However, challenges such as infrastructure limitations and inadequate marketing strategies need to be addressed to fully capitalize on this potential. Limitations: The study is constrained by data availability, time limitations, and the scope of the case studies examined. Additionally, the subjective nature of qualitative research methods may introduce bias into the findings. Contribution: This research enhances our comprehension of ecotourism development strategies, particularly within the Volga Region context. It offers valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and industry practitioners aiming to foster sustainable tourism practices and economic growth in the region.
A comparative analysis of social media engagement of brand local fashion in Indonesia
Authors: Candraswari Jauhar Malika
Published: May 2024

The fashion industry significantly contributes to Indonesia's creative economy, accounting for 17% of the GDP in 2020. With the advent of digital technology and the resurgence of local brands, the sector has seen substantial growth, especially in e-commerce where fashion remains the top-selling category. The increased competition among local brands necessitates effective competitive strategies, particularly through social media, which has seen a dramatic rise in users, reaching 191.4 million in 2023. This research focuses on analyzing the Instagram accounts of the top 5 local fashion brands in Indonesia, as identified by the Fluenshion survey. Using qualitative case study methods and secondary data from Analisa.io, the study evaluates the social media strategies of these brands over a one-year period (2022-2023). The findings reveal varying levels of engagement and strategy effectiveness among the brands, with recommendations emphasizing the importance of content type, posting frequency, and interactive social media use to enhance brand engagement.
Excimer and Tacrolimus in the treatment of acral vitiligo
Authors: K Barbri  , F Hali  , S Chiheb
Published: May 2024

Vitiligo is an acquired circumscribed hypomelanosis with a worldwide incidence of 1-2%, with no gender predilection. Acral lesions of vitiligo are typically resistant to conventional treatments, leading to a significant reduction in affected individuals' quality of life. The objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of combined tacrolimus and 308 nm excimer laser therapy in treating acral vitiligo lesions. Results indicate repigmentation observed in all patients (100%), with a rate exceeding 75% in 8 out of 10 patients, particularly in those with isolated acral involvement evolving for less than 6 months. Adverse events are limited, with good tolerance. The combined treatment demonstrates statistically significant efficacy, achieving a repigmentation rate of at least 75%. Previous studies suggest tacrolimus alone may induce repigmentation, but comparative studies are needed to confirm these findings. Photodynamic therapies may offer improved outcomes by combining treatments, such as using topical tacrolimus with the 308 nm excimer laser, potentially accelerating repigmentation with sustained results.
Mesenchymal hamartoma of the liver
Authors: Hajar Dardar  , Zineb Oudrhiri  , Othmane Alaoui  , Abdelhalim Mahmoudi  , Khalid Khattala  , Youssef Bouabdallah
Published: May 2024

A 4-year-old girl was diagnosed with cystic mesenchymal hamartoma, a rare benign tumor of the pediatric liver. Initial imaging studies and subsequent anatomopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis. Clinical findings included an abdominal mass detected since age 1, progressive hepatomegaly, and normal systemic health without signs of cholestasis. Surgical resection was successful, with no postoperative complications observed at the 1-year follow-up. This case highlights the importance of considering cystic mesenchymal hamartoma in pediatric liver tumor diagnoses, particularly in cases with characteristic imaging features and absence of cholestasis.
Verification of the analytical performance of the serum magnesium assay on Abbott Architect ci8200
Authors: Oumaima Nassiri  , Sabrina Belmahi  , Abdessamad Amrani  , El-houcine SEBBAR  , Mohammed Choukri
Published: May 2024

Magnesium is recognized as the fourth most important cation in the body and the second most abundant intracellular cation, following potassium. Its physiological significance lies in its capacity to form complexes with crucial intracellular anionic ligands, notably ATP, and its ability to compete with calcium for specific binding sites on proteins and cell membranes. Over 300 enzyme reactions rely on magnesium. The concentration of free magnesium within cells determines the magnesium content of these enzymes. Magnesium influences myocardial contraction and the electrical activity of myocardial cells, as well as the specialized conduction systems of the fetus, by modulating the transmembrane movements of ions like sodium, potassium, and calcium. Furthermore, magnesium can affect the contractility of vascular smooth muscle, and alterations in intracellular magnesium levels may impact cell proliferation or contraction. Magnesium is involved in nucleic acid and protein metabolism, intermediary metabolism, energy production, and consumption reactions, and it plays specific roles in various physiological systems such as the neuromuscular and cardiovascular systems. Our research aims to assess the analytical accuracy of the serum magnesium assay method utilizing an Abbott kit on the Architect ci8200 automated system in the biochemistry laboratory of Mohammed VI University Hospital of Oujda. The evaluation of the kit's analytical accuracy was conducted within the flexible scope A by conducting a performance analysis on the Architect ci8200. We examined repeatability, reproducibility, measurement imprecision, and compared results between two Architect ci8200 instruments. All findings align with the acceptability criteria recommended by the supplier and the Valtec protocol of the Société Française de Biologie Clinique (SFBC), indicating overall satisfactory outcomes for the study. The Architect ci8200 automated system demonstrated satisfactory analytical performance for reliably determining serum magnesium levels. Method verification in medical laboratories is essential to guarantee the accuracy, precision, and reliability of test results. Verification entails confirming that the test method used is suitable for its intended purpose, yields result consistent with the claimed performance characteristics, and meets the laboratory's quality control and quality assurance standards.
Hubungan Tingkat Pengetahuan Terhadap Perilaku Swamedikasi Diare Di Desa Gondang, Kecamatan Tugu Trenggalek
Authors: Marhenta Yogi Bhakti , Seran Krisogonus Ephrino , Farida Umul , Admaja Wika , Walujo Djembor Sugeng
Published: May 2024

Diare merupakan penyakit yang ditandai dengan adanya perubahan bentuk dan konsistensi tinja, lembek sampai mencair dan bertambahnya frekuensi buang air besar lebih dari biasanya, bisa tiga kali atau lebih dalam sehari.Menurut data laporan yang dihasilkan dari BPS RI Provinsi Jawa Timur pada tahun 2020 data pemerintah Kabupaten Trenggalek mencatat adanya kasus diare yaitu mencapai 4596 kasus dengan prevalensi 6,01%. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk Mengetahui tingkat pengetahuan dan tingkat perilaku swamedikasi terhadap penyakit diare pada masyarakat  Desa Gondang, Kecamatan Tugu, Kabupaten Trenggalek dan Mengetahui hubungan tingkat pengetahuan terhadap perilaku swamedikasi diare pada masyarakat Desa Gondang, Kecamatan Tugu, Kabupaten Trenggalek. Metode Penelitian ini adalah observasional analitik dengan desain penelitian berupa cross sectional. Kemudian data dianalisis menggunakan SPSS, data yang diambil berjumlah 152 responden. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan tingkat pengetahuan yang baik dengan jumlah 134 responden dengan persentase 88,2%, memiliki tingkat pengetahuan yang cukup yaitu 13 responden dengan persentase 8,6% dan tingkat pengetahuan yang kurang/rendah dengan 5 reponden dan persentase 3,3%. Sedangkan untuk hubungan tingkat pengetahuan dan tingkat perilaku swamedikasi memiliki nilai P value 0,000<0,05 dan kekuatan hubungan antara kedua variabel tersebut menunjukkan nilai 0,526 maka dinyatakan memiliki hubungan kuat.
OSMANLI DEVLETİ’NDE ZABITA TEŞKİLATI’NIN DÜZENLENMESİ SÜRECİNDE KABUL EDİLEN KANUN, NİZAMNÂME VE DİĞER HUKUKÎ MEVZUAT
Authors: Türkmen İsmet
Published: May 2024

Osmanlı bürokrasisinde Tanzimat Döneminde hazırlanan nizamname, talimatname ve lâyihalar sayesinde ‘şehir polisi’nin görevleri düzenlendi. Bu sayede yerel mecliste karara bağlanan konular arasında bu polislerin yetki sahaları talimat ve yönetmeliklerle sınırlandırıldı. Bu bağlamda belediye meclisi tarafından kabul edilen şehir polisi yönetmeliği, valinin onayının ardından yürürlüğe girdi. Şehremaneti döneminden bu yana, özellikle İstanbul’da değişen ihtiyaçlara ve yasalara göre her zaman polis talimatlarını “tadil ve düzeltmeler” yoluyla güncelleme çabasında oldu. Tarihi süreçte diğer belediyeler de İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi’nin geliştirdiği Zabıta Yönergesi’ni model olarak benimsedi. Şehremanetinin kurulduğu 1855’ten Dersaadet İdare-i Belediye Nizamnamesinin yayınlandığı 1868 yılına kadar olan süreç ilk dönem olmak üzere değerlendirilirken, 1868 ve Dersaadet Belediye Kanunu’nun çıkarıldığı 1877 yılları arası ikinci dönem olarak telakki edilmiştir. Son dönem ise 1877 yılından Cumhuriyetin ilanına kadar olan dönemi kapsamaktadır.
TREMATODES OF THE GENUS PROSTHOGONIMUS
IN WILD BIRDS FROM THE SAMARA REGION
Authors: Kirillov A. A. , Kirillova N. Y.
Published: May 2024

During the 2023 field season, the trematode fauna in 398 birds of 38 species of the
Samara Region fauna was studied for the first time using the method of complete
helminthological dissection. Trematodes of the genus Prosthogonimus were recorded
in birds from only 3 of 12 districts studied. Two species, Prosthogonimus ovatus and P.
cuneatus, were recorded in 3 species of avian fauna: the great tit, the chaffinch and the
common bee-eater. The total infection of birds with Prosthogonimus parasites was
2.5%, 0.06 specimens. Trematode Prosthogonimus cuneatus was recorded for the first
time in the Samara Region. The common bee-eater was indicated as a new host for
Prosthogonimus ovatus. Wild birds of the fauna in the Middle Volga Region served as
final obligate hosts of trematodes of the genus Prosthogonimus which are pathogenic
for birds. Based on our study, the host range for Prosthogonimus spp. in the Middle
Volga Region included 46 species of the avian fauna. Prosthogonimus found in wild
birds in the Samara Region indicates a prosthogonimosis focus existing in the Region.
Our data expand the understanding of the distribution in the Russian Federation of
Prosthogonimus ovatus and P. cuneatus pathogenic for wild birds and poultry.
THE ECOLOGY OF TICKS OF THE FAMILY IXODIDAE IN THE KURSK REGION
Authors: Lisovsky P. A. , Malysheva N. S.
Published: May 2024

Ixodid ticks are temporary obligate bloodsuckers attacking at all development stages.
They pose danger to humans and animals as they are carriers of various natural
focal infections. The current climate change trend towards warming creates more
favorable conditions for the spread and vital activity of many arthropods including
ixodid ticks. This article discusses ecological features of family Ixodidae ticks in the
Kursk Region. A comparative analysis of the species ratio and biotopic allocation
as well as number dynamics of ixodid ticks was carried out. In the Kursk Region in
2022–2023, 2 species of ixodid ticks were recorded, namely, Dermacentor reticulatus
(Fabricius, 1794) and Ixodes ricinus (Linnaeus, 1758). The most numerous species
was D. reticulatus. The activity peak periods of the species inhabiting the Region
differ. According to our observations, the first D. reticulatus activity peak begins
in March followed by a decrease in summer months with the second activity peak
in September. The I. ricinus activity begins in March-April depending on weather
conditions and lasts until the end of October.
BOVINE EIMERIOSIS IN THE TYUMEN REGION
Authors: Ustyugova D. A. , Glazunov Y. V.
Published: May 2024

Livestock farming in the Tyumen Region is one of the main branches of the agroindustrial complex. Despite this sector development, the issue of invasive diseases of
cattle remains crucial. Eimeria infections are the most common parasitosis and most
difficult to control. The study was conducted at the premises of the Department of
Infectious and Invasive Diseases of the State Agrarian University of the Northern
Trans-Urals, Tyumen, in 2022–2023. We examined 405 fecal samples taken from cows
of various age groups from different villages of the Zavodoukovsky and Omutinsky
Districts. The studies were carried out using the Darling’s method. In our studies, it was
found that the prevalence varied from 10 to 100% in the Zavodoukovsky and Omutinsky
Districts, and the number of oocysts in the field of view of the microscope was from 1
to 1,216 specimens. High prevalence and intensity rates of eimeriosis were recorded
in calves aged 0 to 12 months, and adult animals including heifers were carriers of the
pathogens of this protozoan disease. Oocysts were also found in the samples both as
monoinfections and as part of mixed infections (Eimeria + Strongylata).
Understanding for whom, under which circumstances and how sedentary behavior interventions for older adults work: A Realist Review
Authors: Van de Velde Laura , Cardon Greet , Chastin Sebastien , Crombez Geert , De Meester Femke , Lauwerier Emelien , Mertens Fien , Stegen Sanne , Van Dyck Delfien , Compernolle Sofie
Published: May 2024

This realist review aims to identify the working mechanisms and contextual preconditions for sedentary behavior (SB) change in older adults to guide the development of future interventions. The review followed the iterative process of Pawson et al. (1997). First, research questions were defined and an initial program theory (IPT) was established. Second, evidence was searched in four scientific databases and the grey literature. Third, data from 58 studies (explained in 61 papers) that contained relevant information to refine, refute or confirm the IPT were coded. And based on these codes, context-mechanism-outcome configurations were made and a final program theory was developed. As a result, three contexts for SB change became clear: (1) motivation, (2) opportunities, and (3) capabilities of older adults. Depending on the context, other behavior change techniques should be used to trigger specific mechanisms and reduce SB. Especially, the impact of automatic processes of SB on the effectiveness of SB interventions became clear. Currently, the focus is primarily on the reflective processes guiding SB, without taking into account that SB is often an automatic response which makes SB an ingrained habit. It can be concluded that the effectiveness of SB interventions in older adults highly depends on the intervention context.
Beyond Unity and Diversity: Tasks Used to Assess Attentional Control Measure Task-Specific Processes
Authors: Rey-Mermet Alodie
Published: May 2024

Attentional control – also referred to as cognitive control or executive functions – is defined as our ability to supervise and control our thoughts and actions in order to achieve our goals. So far, attentional control has been conceptualized either as a unitary construct or as a heterogeneous construct with diverse (sub-)constructs. Irrespective of the conceptualizations, one common assumption is that attentional control – or its (sub-)constructs – can be measured with different tasks. That is, it is not necessary that all tasks measure the same attentional-control process, but at least two different tasks should measure the same attentional-control process. However, recent research has questioned this assumption using three different lines of research. The first line used an experimental approach, the second investigated the impact of age, and the third used a correlational approach. Until now, these different lines of research have been considered apart. In this review, I integrate them, coming the conclusion that the tasks used to assess attentional control measure task-specific processes. In closing, I address the consequences of this conclusion. In particular, I emphasize the necessity (1) to stop generalizing the results beyond the specific task used in the study and (2) to stop using attentional control to explain group and individual differences.
Governance of Higher Education Institutions through Faculty Perspectives
Authors: Simon Aaron
Published: May 2024

The present study investigated the factors influencing faculty satisfaction within higher education institutions. A quantitative survey with 30 items was administered online to faculty members (n=72) from diverse disciplines and institutional roles. Specifically, the study examined the effects of top-down leadership, hierarchical organizational culture, and the current challenges faced by academic institutions. The results showed that faculty satisfaction was significantly influenced by the leadership style at the institutional level while institutions with rigid hierarchical cultures tended to have lower faculty satisfaction. The study also identified several challenges faced by academic institutions, including budget constraints, increased workload, and shifting educational paradigms. These challenges also directly impacted faculty satisfaction in anegative way. In conclusion, to enhance faculty satisfaction, institutions should foster transparent leadership, promote a participatory organizational culture, and proactively address the challenges posed by the evolving higher education landscape.
Model-Based Characterization of Forgetting in Children and Across The Lifespan
Authors: Capik Anais , Hake Holly Sue , Sener S. Bahar , Starr Ariel , Stocco Andrea
Published: May 2024

To fully understand human memory, it is necessary tounderstand its lifespan development. However, memoryassessments often rely on significantly differentmethodologies for different age groups, and their resultsare typically not directly comparable. In this paper, wepresent a quantitative assessment of memory functionspanning an age range of five to 85 years that is based on amodel-based memory assessment. This approach yields auniform metric that is directly interpretable and can becompared across different tasks and materials that areappropriate for different age groups. The results show arobust U-shape function, with long-term memory functionat age 5 being comparable to that of cognitively impairedelderly individuals. These results and the method utilizedcould provide a new foundation for future studies onmemory development across life stages.
Identifying and Mitigating the Public Health Consequences of Meta-Ignorance about "Long COVID" Risks
Authors: Motta Matt , Callaghan Timothy , Ross Jennifer , Padmanabhan Medini , Gargano Lisa , Bowman Sarah , Yokum David Vincent
Published: May 2024

Many efforts have been made to study both the prevalence of and public concern about "Long COVID". Fewer, however, have asked what the public knows and/or purports to know about Long COVID. This is an important oversight, as low knowledge and/or "meta-ignorance" (the Dunning Kruger Effect or DKE) concerning Long COVID might undermine public willingness to take action to protect themselves and others from endemic COVID-19. In a nationally representative survey of US adults, we find that objective levels of public knowledge about Long COVID are quite low. We also detect a prevalent DKE, such that greater than one fifth of respondents express high confidence in their perceived Long COVID knowledge, despite exhibiting lower than average objective knowledge. Unfortunately, we find that the expression of DKE -- irrespective of partisan identity -- is associated with a series of deleterious public health and health policy outcomes, including: opposition to workplace COVID-19 vaccine mandates, annual COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, and an increased likelihood of being sick with Long COVID. We conclude by offering a data-driven discussion of both the promises and potential limitations of health communication efforts to provide the public with basic facts about the causes and consequences of Long COVID.
Consumer Perceptions and Willingness to Adopt rCBDCs Before and After the e-HKD Pilot
Authors: Carreras Marc Dordal , Kawaguchi Kohei , Jin Siyuan , Guo Haicheng
Published: May 2024

This study investigates the public’s perception of retail central bank digital currency (rCBDC) and identifies the factors influencing its adoption. Conducted in collaboration with a prominent bank in Hong Kong, this research involved a hands-on experience with a prototype payment system making using of an e-HKD, being an rCBDC which could be implemented in Hong Kong. Participants’ opinions on rCBDCs were assessed through surveys conducted before and after their engagement with the e-HKD pilot. Initially, participants displayed a broadly positive attitude towards rCBDC, although no single factor emerged as a decisive influence on their adoption decision. However, the pilot experience statistically significantly altered perceptions, particularly regarding security, ease of payment, and promotional functions, thereby impacting their willingness to adopt rCBDC. This study underscores the importance of understanding consumer perceptions and suggests that these perceptions are subject to change through exposure to regulatory information campaigns, prototype experiences, and initial models. Consequently, the study recommends a cautious approach to interpreting the reliability of existing survey findings in this domain.
Practices of Local Curriculum at School Level in Jhapa District: A Review
Authors: Sunuwar Yonden
Published: May 2024

Out of the subjects to be taught at the basic level (Grades 1–8) in school-level education in Nepal, one is a local subject. The main objective of this study is to analyze the local curricula developed and implemented by three municipalities (Kanakai, Birtamod, and Damak) of Jhapa district. Based on Taba's model of curriculum development and Local Curriculum Development and Implementation Guidelines, 2019, the local curricula of the three municipalities have been reviewed. As per the results obtained, the curricula of the three municipalities have clearly followed the steps of the above model and the framework of the guidelines. It was found that after ascertaining the level-wise competencies based on local needs diagnosis, the present curricula have attempted to match these competencies with the determination of course contents, content elaboration, and evaluation process. The curricula cover topics such as urban-specific social behavior, cultural-religious activities, geographical diversity, occupation and business, local environmental problems, health and yoga, special personality introduction, disaster management, etc.
Editor’s Comment
Authors: Kautz Karlheinz
Published: May 2024

This is the third and my farewell editorial as editor-in-chief (EiC) of the AJIS. Three plus years, 40 months have passed since I  took over the EiC role after an appointment by the AAIS search panel.
Negotiating Space: Stigma and the Strategic Management of Ethnic Identity among Second-generation Haitians in The Bahamas
Authors: Perry Charmane M.
Published: May 2024

This article explores the ways second-generation Haitians in The Bahamas strategically manage their Haitian identity. In The Bahamas, there is a stigma of being Haitian and anti-Haitian sentiment is heavily ingrained in Bahamian society. While there are individuals who hide their Haitian identity, there are others who actively engage in processes of choosing whether to conceal or disclose their Haitian ethnicity. Using coming out literature as a framework and interviews with second-generation Haitians, I argue that second-generation Haitians who do not readily reveal their Haitian identity may not necessarily be hiding their identity, but instead actively engaging in processes of negotiating and strategically managing their identity in the context of place by choosing whether to conceal or disclose their Haitian heritage. Living in a society that is hostile to people of Haitian descent, it can be important to negotiate the spaces wherein one discloses their heritage in order to protect one's spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical well-being. The objective is not to refute that there are individuals who deny they are Haitian but instead to explore the ways second-generation Haitians negotiate anti-Haitian spaces and strategically manage their identity as it relates to disclosing or concealing their Haitian heritage.
Personalised Campaigns in Party-Centred Politics: Facebook and Instagram as Arena for Political Communication
Authors: Wan Mohd Ghazali Wan Norshira , Shafizan Mohamed  , Nur Shakira Mohd Nasir  , Kamaruzzaman Abdul Manan
Published: May 2024

Social media like Facebook and Instagram place the focus on the individual politician rather than the political party, thereby expanding the political arena for increased personalised campaigning. The need to use social media to communicate a personal image as a politician and to post personalised messages online seems less obvious in a party-centred system of Malaysian politics. Within this framework, the personalised and dialogical aspects of social media may be contradicted with the political parties’ structural communication strategies. The study uses data from content analyses of eight Malaysian politicians’ Facebook and Instagram accounts during the 14th General Election in Malaysia. The study adopts quantitative approach by presenting descriptive and exploratory analyses. The findings show that politicians’ depended more on Facebook as their personal media platform and used Instagram as an image booster. The study explains that different features offer by Facebook and Instagram serve as a determinant for politicians’ decision in using them. The study concludes that both Facebook and Instagram push for personalisation in political communication that requires private exposure and individual initiatives. Overall, the study shows that like other world leaders, Malaysian politicians are keeping abreast with the technology in reaching out various segments of the society for political communication on social media.
KLASİK KEMENÇE İLE İLGİLİ YAPILMIŞ OLAN LİSANSÜSTÜ ÇALIŞMALARIN İÇERİK YÖNÜNDEN İNCELENMESİ
Authors: Üstünkaya Neşe
Published: May 2024

Bu araştırmada, Türkiye'deki üniversitelerde klasik kemençe ile ilgili yapılmış olan lisansüstü tez çalışmaları incelenmiştir. Araştırma yüksek lisans, doktora ve sanatta yeterlik programlarında yapılan tez çalışmaları ile sınırlandırılmıştır. Araştırmanın amacı; geçmişten günümüze kadar klasik kemençe çalgısının tarihine, yapısına, eğitimine ve icra şekline yönelik yapılan tez çalışmalarının tespit edilerek içerik yönünden incelenmesidir. Araştırmanın evrenini Türkiye'deki üniversitelerde klasik kemençe ile ilgili yapılmış olan lisansüstü tez çalışmaları; örneklemini ise klasik kemençe ile ilgili yapılmış olan 32 adet, hazırlanmakta olan 1 adet lisansüstü tez çalışması oluşturmaktadır. Nitel araştırma yöntemi olan doküman analizinin kullanıldığı bu araştırmada veri toplamak amacıyla Yükseköğretim Kurulu Ulusal Tez Merkezi ve Google Akademik web sitesi linki kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda elde edilen veriler doğrultusunda; klasik kemençe ile ilgili yapılmış olan 22 adet yüksek lisans, 4 adet doktora, 6 adet sanatta yeterlik olmak üzere toplam 32 adet lisansüstü tez çalışmasına, hazırlanmakta olan 1 adet yüksek lisans tez çalışmasına ulaşılmıştır. Bu kapsamda, klasik kemençe ile ilgili en fazla yüksek lisans tez çalışması yapıldığı ve bu çalışmaların içeriğinin klasik kemençenin icra tekniğine yönelik olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Bu araştırmanın, ilgili alanda yapılacak olan bilimsel çalışmalar için kaynak teşkil etmesi ve klasik kemençe çalgısına yönelik yapılan ilk bibliyografik çalışma olması yönüyle önemli olduğu düşünülmektedir.
Hemotórax masivo izquierdo secundario a disección y aneurisma aórtico: Reporte de caso clínico
Authors: Mendoza Omar , Campozano Vanessa , Plua Gonzalo , Cuenca Luis , Parreño Catherine
Published: May 2024

El hemotórax debido a ruptura de aneurisma aórtico o disección aórtica es raro y tiene una alta tasa de mortalidad. La disección aórtica puede provocar hemotórax, particularmente en pacientes hipertensos con arco aórtico anormal o ensanchamiento mediastínico observada en la radiografía de tórax. La tomografía suele hacer el diagnóstico. El tratamiento puede ser conservador o quirúrgico, según la localización de la lesión y la gravedad del cuadro clínico. El presente artículo es un reporte de caso clínico de un paciente de 53 años con antecedente de hipertensión arterial que desarrolló un gran hemotórax en el lado izquierdo, el cual fué causado por la presencia de un aneurisma y disección de la aorta Stanford B, tratado inicialmente con antihipertensivos intravenosos, después sometido intervención quirúrgica la cual no fue satisfactoria, terminando falleciendo.
МІЖНАРОДНА СПІВПРАЦЯ УКРАЇНИ В СФЕРІ ЕНЕРГЕТИЧНОЇ БЕЗПЕКИ: АНАЛІЗ І ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ
Authors: ЛІСОВИЙ Андрій
Published: May 2024

Ця стаття присвячена аналізу поточного стану та перспектив міжнародної співпраці України в сфері енергетичної безпеки. Перш за все, Україна, як країна з великими енергетичними ресурсами та транзитним потенціалом, є важливим учасником на світовому ринку енергетичних ресурсів. Стабільність та безпека енергетичного сектора України мають прямий вплив на стабільність енергетичного ринку загалом. По-друге, Україна пережила ряд кризових ситуацій, пов'язаних з енергетичною безпекою, зокрема, війну з Росією, яка серйозно впливає на економіку та політичну ситуацію у країні. Ця війна підкреслює важливість активної міжнародної співпраці в галузі енергетичної безпеки для забезпечення стабільності та надійності постачання енергоресурсів. По-третє, зростання світового попиту на енергію та зміни в енергетичній політиці країн з метою зменшення залежності від вуглеводнів та переходу до відновлюваних джерел енергії створюють нові виклики та можливості для України. Вирішення цих питань потребує глибокого аналізу та спільних дій у міжнародному форматі. Дослідження міжнародної співпраці в галузі енергетичної безпеки для України визначається потребою забезпечення стабільності енергетичного сектора країни, зменшенням ризиків енергетичних криз та сприянням її інтеграції в світовий енергетичний простір.
У статті здійснено огляд існуючих міжнародних договорів та угод, в яких бере участь Україна, оцінено ефективність міжнародних механізмів співпраці та визначено потенційні переваги та недоліки існуючої співпраці. Також детально розглянуто геополітичне положення України та її енергетичні інтереси, включаючи взаємодію з сусідніми та стратегічно важливими країнами. На основі аналізу надано рекомендації щодо подальших дій для забезпечення енергетичної безпеки країни через міжнародну співпрацю. Ця стаття спрямована на фахівців у галузі енергетики, науковців, а також на ділову та громадську спільноту, яка зацікавлена в енергетичній безпеці України та міжнародній співпраці в цій сфері.