bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pitch changes as the marker of a phrase edge in standard Lithuanian
Authors: Sabonytė Regina , Kazlauskienė Asta , Raškinis Gailius
Published: July 2024

In many languages, pitch changes at phrase edges are often described as significant cues of juncture. The aim of this study is to analyse pitch changes at the beginning and end of declarative phrases in standard Lithuanian. The study consists of two parts: 1) a pilot study analysing whether the F0 difference is a reliable measure to determine the F0 rise/fall at the end of declarative phrasesand whether such a difference depends on the speaker’s sex; 2) an annotated speech corpus analysis on the tendencies of pitch changes at phrase edges. The pilot study showed that in phrases with a rising F0 at the end, the F0 mean of the last stressed syllable is significantly lower than F0 at the end of a phrase. In phrases with a falling F0, the F0 mean of the last stressed syllable is significantly higher than the F0 at the end of a phrase. The F0 difference is a reliable measure to determine the F0 rise or fall at the end of a phrase, and all the abovementioned tendencies were found in both male and female speakers’ recordings. The annotated speech corpus analysis revealed that both intonational and intermediate phrases usually begin and end in a low tone. Hence, the high and rising or falling tones at the beginning or end of a phrase are the marked members of the phrase edge tone system, and they can help identify phrase junctures. However, it is important to pay attention to other acoustic features such as pauses and intensity, as well as grammatical and semantic aspects.
Variation diatopique dans la terminologie juridique. Analyse des néologismes juridiques dans FranceTerme, dans le Grand dictionnaire terminologique, dans TERMIUM Plus® et TERMDAT
Authors: Holeš Jan , Honová Zuzana , Resslerová Veronika
Published: July 2024

L’article traite de la variation diatopique de la terminologie juridique française. Il s’appuie sur les 93 néologismes juridiques contenus dans FranceTerme, la banque de données terminologique officielle française gérée par le ministère de la Culture, en les comparant à leurs équivalents présents dans le Grand dictionnaire terminologique, la banque de données officielle du Québec, qui a été créée par l’Office québécois de la langue française, dans TERMIUM Plus®, la banque de données du gouvernement canadien, et dans TERMDAT, la banque de données de la Chancellerie fédérale suisse. L’analyse a révélé une variation terminologique importante. Une minorité négligeable de termes ne manifeste aucune variation à travers les quatre sources. Les correspondances entre les termes présents dans les banques de données respectives ne sont que très partielles. Dans la majorité écrasante des termes, une variation est attestée et l’article en illustre les différents types à partir d’exemples concrets. On distingue surtout les équivalents qui ne diffèrent que formellement (les variantes syntaxiques, morphologiques et orthographiques, l’alternation des formes pleines et des sigles) et les équivalents qui manifestent des différences plus profondes (les termes vernaculaires et les emprunts à l’anglais, les termes descriptifs et les termes grécolatins, les termes contenant des mots indigènes synonymes remplaçant le terme entier ou l’un de ses éléments, les termes métaphoriques et les termes non métaphoriques, etc.).
Perspective Chapter: Perioperative management in cardiac surgery
Authors: del Carmen Renteria Arellano Maria , de Jesus Ballesteros Loyo Hugo
Published: July 2024

The patient undergoing heart surgery must be managed differently and more intensively than the average surgical patient. These are patients with important hereditary and pathological antecedents as well as co-morbidities and chronic pathologies. For this reason, studies and compilations have been carried out in order to improve the conditions of the patients and to have a favourable evolution. Likewise, advances in technology, as well as pharmacological advances have brought new strategies for the improvement of these patients, mainly by undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass. This chapter is intended to be a guide for intensivists and the best management of patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Origin in Sri Lanka: A Literature Review
Authors: Hewageegana Thushara , Rajakaruna Nevil , Jayasinghe Chanaka
Published: July 2024

Sri Lanka is a tropical island situated south of India. A rise of incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) was reported from the dry zone of the country in the 1990s, which was not attributed to the traditional causes of CKD. It was named as chronic kidney disease of unknown origin (CKDu). We reviewed the literature to summarize the existing information on CKDu in Sri Lanka. The disease is more prevalent among farmers and has a unique locality. Numerous nephrotoxins, irrigation networks, genetic susceptibility, soil factor, and even bioterrorism as possible etiologies have been considered. Drinking water was proven to be hard and contain high fluoride levels, but toxins in food and water were controversial. Urine and tissues of affected patients contained some of the suspected toxins at higher levels. Though the majority of the researchers agreed on a toxic nephropathy, none of their hypotheses explain the clinical findings, and the unique locality of the disease, and its appearance in the 1990s. The absence of an identifiable cause has hampered controlling the disease. Careful use of agrochemicals and more researches to unravel the mystery is recommended.
Evaluation of Antibiotic Susceptibility, Carbapenemase and Metallobetalactamase-producing Strains of Acinetobacter baumannii Isolated from Hospitalized Patients in Zahedan During 2019 - 2022
Authors: Jahantigh Mojdeh , Javadi Roghayeh , Bameri Zakaria , Dehvari Aslam
Published: July 2024

Background: Microbial resistance caused by Acinetobacter baumannii, which leads to various infectious diseases, is projected to result in ten million deaths by 2050. This is mainly due to the production of beta-lactamase enzymes, a significant concern for the World Health Organization. Objectives: This study utilized phenotypic analysis to examine isolates producing metallo-beta-lactamase and carbapenemase and to determine the pattern of antibiotic resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii. Methods: Following the isolation and identification of 372 Acinetobacter baumannii strains from clinical isolates using a variety of biochemical tests, the antibiotic resistance pattern was examined using the disc diffusion method. The production of beta-lactamase and carbapenemase was determined using the combined disc diffusion phenotypic test (CDDT) and the Modified Hodge Test (MHT), respectively. Results: Based on this study, minocycline (7.4%) exhibited the lowest resistance rate, while carbapenems (imipenem and meropenem) showed the highest resistance. All antibiotic groups demonstrated over 80% resistance, suggesting extensive drug resistance in all samples. Furthermore, 325 (94.6%) strains of Acinetobacter baumannii produced metallo-beta-lactamase, 215 (57.7%) strains strongly produced carbapenemase, and 135 (36.1%) strains weakly produced carbapenemase. Conclusions: Due to minimal resistance to colistin, minocycline, and ampicillin-sulbactam, it is advisable to use these drugs either individually or in combination for treatment.
The Effects of ThymusCaramanicus Jalas Extract and Its Main Constituent Carvacrol Against Cisplatin-Induced Nephrotoxicity in Mice
Authors: Hassanshahi Amin , Kaeedi Ayat , Rahmani Mohammad Reza , Hassanshahi Jalal
Published: July 2024

Background: Cisplatin, an anti-cancer chemotherapy drug, has nephrotoxic effects. Thymus caramanicus Jalas (TCJ) has antioxidant effects due to its main components. Objectives: In the current research, we assessed the impact of TCJ extract and its main compound on cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity in mice. Methods: Forty-two male mice were used in the study. Depending on their group, the animals received saline, carvacrol (10 mg/kg), or TCJ extract (50, 100, and 150 mg/kg) for 10 days. On the fifth day, mice received cisplatin (7.5 mg/kg, i.p.). After 10 days, serum creatinine (Cr) and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels were measured. Additionally, malondialdehyde (MDA) and glutathione (GSH) contents, as well as the activity levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase, and glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) were measured in the kidney tissues. The western blotting method was used to determine the kidney's expression of cleaved caspase-3, Bax, Bcl-2, nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α). Kidney tissue damage score (KTDS) was assessed using the hematoxylin-eosin (H&E) staining method. Results: Cisplatin significantly increased serum Cr, KTDS, MDA, BUN levels, NF-κB, TNF-α, cleaved caspase-3, and Bax protein expression in the cisplatin group compared to the control group (P < 0.01). Additionally, cisplatin significantly decreased the kidney tissue's TAC and GSH content, activity levels of SOD, catalase, and GPx indicators, and expression of Bcl-2 protein (P < 0.05). TCJ and carvacrol significantly ameliorated these indicators in the cisplatin + TCJ (150 mg/kg) and cisplatin + carvacrol (10 mg/kg) groups compared to the cisplatin group (P < 0.05). Conclusions: TCJ (150 mg/kg) and its main component, carvacrol, could somewhat reduce cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity through their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-apoptotic effects.
Genotyping of rs1127354 and rs7270101 SNPs in Multiple Sclerosis Patients: Correlation with ITPA Gene Expression
Authors: Shirvani-Farsani Zeinab , Fardi Saeed , Sahraian Mohammad Ali , Behmanesh Mehrdad
Published: July 2024

Background: The ITPA gene plays a vital role in maintaining cellular homeostasis by regulating the levels of inosine triphosphate (ITP) and diphosphate (IDP) within cells. Dysregulation of ITPA can lead to an accumulation of ITP and IDP, which disrupts immune cell functions. Objective: This study aims to investigate, for the first time, the relationship between two specific genetic variations (94C- > A (rs1127354) and IVS2+21A → C (rs7270101) SNPs) and the expression of the ITPA gene in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. Methods: The study included 112 MS patients and 109 healthy controls, with 32 patients and 30 controls randomly selected for genotyping. The expression of two ITPA transcripts in the peripheral blood mononuclear cells of all participants was measured using real-time PCR. Results: The study found no significant differences in the expression levels of transcript 1 and transcript 2 between MS patients and controls. Additionally, there were no significant differences in the genotypic and allele frequencies of the ITPA rs1127354 and rs7270101 SNPs in MS patients. Conclusions: These findings may contribute to the development of targeted therapies and personalized treatments for individuals with MS. Understanding the pathogenic potential and frequency distribution of these variants across diverse populations is crucial for elucidating their role in disease susceptibility and advancing personalized medicine approaches for multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune disorders.
A Night Out
Authors: Hammond David ,   After Dinner Conversation
Published: July 2024

What does it mean to have all your needs met? Can humans ever be kept at pets? In this work of philosophical short story fiction, the narrator is the human pet of Tuva, a member of the super AI machine race that has taken over and run earth. The narrator has everything he could want. A wonderful home, an unlimited supplied of media to consume, and a loving (in their own way) owner. He does, however, get bored as there are rising concerns that humans, left on their own, are incapable of taking care of themselves. One night Tuva takes the narrator to a neighbor AI’s house on a play date to meet their human Annika. They have a wonderful dinner that leads to sexual intercourse. After having sex Annika reveals that the narrator has been “studded out” to her so she could have a child of her own to care for and to love. The narrator is offended when he finds out, because human emotions are to unpredictable” that he will not be given access to his child.
Pine, yew and fir in medieval Welsh sources
Authors: Raye Lee
Published: July 2024

This paper examines the characterisation of three conifers: yw (yew), pinus (pine) and ffynidwydd (‘fir’ in the broadest sense) in Middle Welsh sources, as well as the status of these trees in medieval Wales. Pine was likely extremely rare in Wales during the medieval period, but there is some evidence possibly referring to its presence in medieval texts. Yew was declining but more common, both as a naturally occurring species and as individual trees planted in churchyards and abbeys and beside holy wells. Yew gained a reputation for holiness based on these holy trees, and pine gained a separate reputation for holiness based on its appearance in the legend of the rood. All the conifers also seem to have acquired reputations as disruptive, liminal species and may have been included in texts as a sign to the reader that the ordinary rules of the secondary world had been suspended.
Barry J. Lewis: History and Identity in Early Medieval Wales (Thomas)
Authors: Lewis Barry J.
Published: July 2024

History and Identity in Early Medieval Wales. Rebecca Thomas. Studies in Celtic History [XLIV]. D. S. Brewer, Cambridge, 2022. xii + 202 pp. £75. ISBN 9781843846277
Apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in a Caucasian male: A case report
Authors: Taimeh Zaid , Khanneh Hala , Anas Sara , Al-Makhamreh Hannah
Published: July 2024

Apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (ApHCM) is relatively uncommon variant of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy which typically influences the left ventricular apex. We report a case of a 64-year-old Caucasian male who presented to the ER with pain in his chest (angina) and diaphoresis, diagnosis of ApHCM was reached. The variable presentation, clinical course of the disease and limited literature among Caucasian population creates a challenge in detecting it and results in delayed or missed diagnosis, however by spotting its characteristic features on electrocardiography (the “giant” negative precordial T‐waves) and the “ace of spades” configuration on echocardiogram as well as using cardiac catheterization and cardiac MRI, diagnosis can be confirmed. This particular case will underscore the infrequent occurrence of ApHCM in Caucasians, along with the its complex diagnostic and presentation characteristics it produces.
Nadir Bir Olgu: Nikolay Sendromu
Authors: Taşova Yılmaz Gülden , Özyiğit Filiz
Published: July 2024

Nikolay Sendromu, ilk olarak sifiliz tedavisi için bismuth enjeksiyonu yapılan hastalarda gözlemlenmiştir. Çeşitli ilaçların enjeksiyonu sonrasında görülebilir. Enjeksiyon yerinde ağrı, ödem ve renk değişikliği ile ilerleyen bu durum, farkında olunmadığı ve zamanında uygun şekilde tedavi edilmediği takdirde hasta açısından geri dönüşümü olmayan ciddi sonuçlar doğurabilir. Olgumuzda diklofenak sodyumun intramuskuler kullanımının ardından görülmüştür. Nadir görülmesi ve farkındalığın artırılması için olgumuzu sunmak istedik.
Virtual reality and functional training effect on contractile properties of lower leg muscles and postural stability
Authors: Ahsan Mohammad
Published: July 2024

Purpose. Tensiomyography is a noninvasive and reliable method to identify the differences in skeletal muscle responses. Poor lower leg muscles cause poor postural stability, leading to the risk of injury in athletes. The study aims to investigate the aftereffect of a six-week virtual reality environment and functional training program on the contractile properties of lower-leg muscles and postural stability index.
Material and methods. A comparative pre-test and post-test study design was selected for this study. Twenty-four male athletes were taken part in the study. The participants were randomly divided into a virtual reality intervention-training group (n=12) or a functional training group (n=12). The virtual reality environment training was provided using the CAREN integrated virtual reality system with a D-flow application from Motek. Functional training for static and dynamic postural stability was performed with various open and closed-eye exercises in the physical therapy lab. The contractile properties of lower-leg muscles were measured using tensiomyography. The postural stability index was assessed using a stadiometer. The assessments were performed before and after six weeks of training. A paired sample t-test was used to determine differences between pretest and posttest intervention outcome measures, and sample t-test was also applied to determine differences between groups after six weeks of training.
Results. Results indicated significant differences between pretest and posttest measurement in virtual reality training group for displacement (t=2.81, p=.043), (t=-6.92, p=<.001) in gastrocnemius lateral and medial muscle respectively, and sustain time (t=2.29, p=.042) in souls muscle. The postural stability with close eye was significant (t=2.61, p=.024). The functional training group showed significant differences for sustain time (t=-18.86, p=<.001) in gastrocnemius lateral, and relaxation time (=3.24, p=.008), delay time (t=3.07, p=.011), and sustain time (t=-19.74, p=<.001) in gastrocnemius medial, and sustain time (t=3.17, p=.009) in souls muscle. The postural stability was having insignificant differences.
Conclusion. The virtual reality environment and functional training, help to improve performance, and tensiomyography could be used to assess and evaluate the parameters that could be helpful for optimizing training load in the performance enhancement process of athletes.
A Trend Analysis on the Urban Health Studies
Authors: Kim Siwoo , Ju Jihyun ,   Academy of Urban Health
Published: July 2024

While more than half of the world’s population lives in urban areas, health disparities across cities remain serious issues. Urban settings are a relatively new phenomenon in human history, and so is urban health. This study aims to figure out the concept of urban health and analyze research trends on urban health through systematic review. Studies published since 2010 either in English or Korean were screened; 31 eligible studies were selected for the review. The contents of the studies were categorized by urban environment, urban planning, urban policy, urban health index and health equity. Taking together urban health and healthy city, there were no significant differences in the concepts; rather, they complement each other to achieve sustainable cities and communities. While there are diverse related studies, urban health remains rare in the field. Therefore, future studies need to focus on urban health topics to resolve health disparities in the urban areas.
ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN LITERASI MATEMATIKA SISWA SMA MUHAMMADIYAH KUPANG DALAM MENYELESAIKAN SOAL PROGRAM LINEAR
Authors: Serang Ifa Razia , Yusuf St. Muthmainnah , Aba Maria Martini
Published: July 2024

This research aimed to analyze student literacy ability in Mathematic teaching in Muhammadiyah Senior High School (SMA Muhammadiyah) of Kupang. This research was qualitative descriptive. Subject here was student of SMA Muhammadiyah class XI MIA in Kupang. These students were categorized firstly in three ability categories i.e., high, middle, and low. Two students was taken in each category. The object here was the analysis of students’ literacy ability at SMA Muhammadiyah Kupang to solve problems in linear program. Technic in this study was purposive sampling. Data was analyzed based on test and interview results. The validity was checked using triangulation method by comparing the obtained data in interview test. Results show that the student literacy ability in mathematic was high and fulfill all indicators. Student was able to formulate mathematic model and real problems of linear program, and give implementation mathematic model design to solve mathematic solution. Student with middle literacy ability only have two indicators. These students able to make decision to problems, know some parts that needed in order to making problem model in mathematics, then make evaluation on it. Student with low literacy ability only have one indicator, which is formulate indicator. By this indicator those students able to change problem to suitable mathematic model in variable form. There for some efforts was needed in order to increase mathematic literacy to students.
КОГНИТИВНОЕ РАЗВИТИЕ УЧАЩИХСЯ В КОНТЕКСТЕ БИЛИНГВАЛЬНОЙ СРЕДЫ ОБУЧЕНИЯ И СОВРЕМЕННЫХ ПЕДАГОГИЧЕСКИХ ТРЕНДОВ В КАЗАХСТАНЕ
Authors: Әден Жансая , Сансызбаева С.К. , Байманова Л.С.
Published: July 2024

В современном мультикультурном мире, особенно в контексте Казахстана, билингвизм занимает ключевую позицию как социокультурное явление, влияющее на когнитивное развитие человека. Обращение к данной тематике обусловлено необходимостью понимания взаимосвязи между владением несколькими языками и развитием исполнительных функций мозга, креативности и когнитивной гибкости. Исследование направлено на анализ влияния билингвизма на когнитивные способности учащихся в Казахстане. Целью является выявление когнитивных преимуществ билингвов, включая улучшение нарративных навыков и исполнительных функций, а также определение роли билингвизма в формировании эффективных образовательных стратегий. Работа вносит значительный вклад в понимание роли билингвизма в когнитивном развитии, подтверждая его положительное влияние на уровень исполнительных функций и когнитивной гибкости у детей. Практическая значимость исследования заключается в выявлении положительного влияния билингвального обучения на когнитивное развитие учащихся, что может быть использовано для улучшения образовательных стратегий и политики в Казахстане. Полученные данные могут способствовать разработке и внедрению подходов, направленных на развитие билингвальных навыков, что, в свою очередь, повысит академические достижения и когнитивные способности учащихся.
Методологическая база исследования сочетает количественные и качественные подходы, включая адаптированный «Тест на определение нарративных навыков детей-билингвов» и стандартизированные тесты на исполнительные функции. Выборка охватывает 200 учащихся начальной школы в Казахстане, включая как билингвов, так и монолингвов. Это открывает путь к повышению качества образования и подготовке учащихся к жизни в многоязычном и мультикультурном обществе.
AUTHENTIC MEDIA MATERIALS BY INCREASING MOTIVATION IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING
Authors: Kulakhmetova M.S. , Daulbayeva K.M.
Published: July 2024

Teaching a foreign language involves not only technical mastery of all speech skills. This, first of all, is facilitated by increased interest and positive internal motivation of the student. The ability to see the prospect of mastering a foreign language is one of the learning tasks. If at the first stage of training at the A1-A2 level there is a high internal motivation, then later, the more complex the material and the influence of external factors such as the choice of profession and others, implicitly affect its decline. The process of systematic support and increasing the motivation of students in learning a foreign language plays an important role. This article presents a theoretical model of increasing students’ motivation through the using of authentic materials in foreign language classes, which is developed as part of the master's thesis “The use of authentic media materials as a means of increasing motivation in foreign language teaching”. The article presents the concept of “Authentic materials”, as well as the “Classification of authentic materials” and their motivational potential. It has been proven that incorporating authentic media materials into foreign language teaching can be an effective strategy for increasing students' motivation and engagement.
Towards Sustainable Architecture: Energy Storing Bricks and Photovoltaic Systems for Self-Sufficient Residential Housing
Authors: Bhanuwati Syafa Ailsa Dewi , Samodra FX Teddy Badai , Ekasiwi Sri Nastiti Nugrahani , Indarti Fenty Ratna
Published: July 2024

This paper addresses the urgent global challenge of climate change by proposing a novel approach to residential architecture that combines passive design with active energy systems. Current studies show that buildings contribute 30% of the global energy consumption and is expected to increase with worldwide rising energy demands including in Indonesia. Studies have shown the abundance of solar exposure in Indonesia. This calls for the maximisation of photovoltaic system an electricity generation system that produces the least amount of CO2. The existing public preference of bricks as residential building materials for its structural integrity and passive design qualities highlights the potential of implementing energy storing bricks technology findings from Washington University. This paper presents a concept that combines photovoltaic (PV) systems with energy-storing bricks to create a self-sufficient home that can produce and store its own electricity. Our goal is to optimize both passive and active design approaches in order to maintain or enhance the standard of living that exists today while simultaneously move toward a sustainable future at the same time. Further empirical research is required to confirm the viability and efficiency of this innovative architectural approach.
Population Based Study and Global Estimates of Hearing Impairment in Schoolchildren
Authors: Alsharjabi E. , Chibisova S. , Kashchenko A. , Tavartkiladze G.
Published: July 2024

Hearing impairments in schoolchildren affects learning and communication. Reliable data on hearing loss prevalence in this group are necessary for planning the audiological care. Aim. To compare data from a population based study of the hearing loss prevalence in schoolchildren and estimates from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study in the Republic of Yemen. Materials and methods. Data extraction was performed from the GBD database on the prevalence of bilateral hearing loss >20 dB among children aged 5–9 years in the Republic of Yemen. A two stage study of hearing loss prevalence among primary school students aged 6–9 years in Sana’a, Republic of Yemen, in a sample of 2200 children using screening audiometry at 20 dB at 0.5, 1, 2, and 4 kHz is school settings, followed by tonal threshold audiometry and tympanometry in a specialized clinic. Hearing loss was assessed as unilateral or bilateral when hearing thresholds were higher than 25 dB. Results. According to GBD estimates, bilateral hearing impairment in this population is 2.2%, including 1.4% of mild degree. According to the results of a Yemenian population study, mild and moderate hearing impairment was detected in 10.6%, of which 6.8% – unilateral, 3.8% – bilateral hearing loss. There were no cases of severe or profound hearing loss. The prevalence of otitis media with effusion was 6%, chronic suppurative otitis media – 1.8%, sensorineural hearing loss – 1.6%. Conclusion. Bilateral hearing impairments occur in 2.2–3.8% of primary school students, with unilateral impairments the prevalence is up to 10.6%. Of these, at least 65% have conductive hearing loss due to pathology of the middle ear. The data obtained will improve the efficiency of ear and hearing care for schoolchildren.
Stapedoplasty as a Method of Hearing Loss Treatment in Patients with Tympanosclerosis
Authors: Kryukov A. , Kunelskaya N. , Garov Y. , Zelenkova V. , Zagorskaya E. , Sudarev P.
Published: July 2024

Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of stapedoplasty as a method of hearing loss treatment in patients with stapes tympanosclerotic fixation. Materials and Methods:The first group included 25 patients with CPOM and TSC who under-went a two-stage surgery (2nd stage – stapedoplasty). The second group included 25 patients with CPOM and TSC who underwent a one-, two-, or three-stage surgery with a typical sta-pedoplasty as a final step, but using a surgical CO2 laser. Results: Analysis data of ABG mean values (35.3±8.6 dB before surgery) in TSC2 group showed their decrease in 1 month up to 22.1±9.5 dB; in 6 months – up to 17.0±8.0 dB, and in 12 months – up to 14.9±7.4 dB. Stapedoplasty with laser assistance was also effective, but its best results were shown in 6-12 months after surgery. ABG values < 20 dB were reached in 76% pa-tients; from 20 to 30 dB – in 92%, and 30 dB – in 100% patients. Analysis data of BC values (30.3±11.3 dB before surgery) showed their consistency in 1 month after surgery – 31.1±13.2 dB; in 6 months – 28.9±13.1 dB, and in 12 months – 28.3 ± 12.8 dB. Conclusion: Laser assistance during stapes crus crossing stage and stapedotomy in the early fol-low-up period results in absence of inner ear reaction for surgery.
the iterated prisoners’ dilemma
Authors: Monteagudo JP
Published: July 2024

not so quickly! Recently, I become intrigued by game theory algorithms, not because I absolutely love playing games, but because it offers a quantifiable, systematic way to understand human relationships. I find the certainty of science and systematization reassuring to some degree so when I learned about this game called “the prisoner’ dilemma”, I thought it would fun to experiment and figure out the answer to this classic scenario.
"Kosovization" of Serbian monumental culture and creation of new identities
Authors: Perić Nenad , Jevtović Ana
Published: July 2024

Starting from the sociological understanding of culture as a set of determinants that channel social movements, the authors analyze the complex Kosovo-Metohija reality with a focus on material monumental heritage and its destruction with the aim of political revision of the past and falsification of Albanian identity. The vandalism of ethnicreligious instrumentalized Albanian groups is concealed by the construction of a media memory of collective memories, which aims at a manipulative strategy of gradually gaining the political support of world opinion. The analysis of characteristic case studies proved the destructiveness of the devastation of the monumental heritage for the Serbian identity, because without the symbolic bearers of the past, the national community that created also disappears. Demolished cemeteries, burned monasteries and churches, with expelled Serbs as bearers of symbolic meaning, opened up space for Albanian nationalists who, by "Kosovizing" Serbian cultural heritage, create their own identity, with the intention of showing that they have always lived in these areas. The theoretical framework is based on British cultural studies that use numerous forms of memorial culture to replace identity and change the culture of memory
Piyasa Değeri ve İşlem Hacmi Yüksek Kripto Paralarin Ekonometrik Analizi
Authors: Tosun Acar Arzu , Yılmaz Ömer
Published: July 2024

Bilimin ve teknolojinin gelişmesi ile birlikte her alanda olduğu gibi finansal alanlarda da yenilikler meydana gelmiştir. Son yıllarda Bitcoin ile adını duyuran ve dünyada büyük bir ilgi odağı oluşturan kripto paralar interneti aktif olarak kullanan çoğu kişinin ilgisini çekmiştir. Bu çalışmada piyasa değeri ve işlem hacmi yüksek beş kripto para hakkında bilgi verilmiş, seçilen beş bu kripto paranın Nasdaq100, Amerikan Doları, Ham Petrol ve Brent Petrol ile aralarında bir ilişki olup olmadığı araştırılmak istenmiştir. Johansen Eş bütünleşme ve Granger Nedensellik analizi sonuçlarına göre bağımsız değişkenler olan Nasdaq100, Amerikan Doları, Ham Petrol ve Brent Petrol’ün bağımlı değişkenler olan Ethereum, Ripple, Binance Coin ve Palkadot ile aralarında uzun dönemde ilişkili oldukları görülmüş, Bitcoin bağımlı değişkeninin bağımsız değişkenler ile aralarında ise uzun dönemde ilişki olmadığı tespit edilmiştir. Aynı zamanda yapılan nedensellik analiz sonuçlarında ise Amerikan Doları ve Nasdaq100’ün birbirlerinin Granger nedeni, Brent Petrolün Ham Petrolün Granger nedeni, Nasdaq100’ün ise hem Ham Petrolün hem de Brent Petrolün Granger nedeni olduğu gözlemlenmiştir.
Is the ancient city of Benin Kingdom a preferred tourist location? A qualitative-based study to achieving sustainable development Goal 11
Authors: Ebekozien Andrew , Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed Hafez , Aigbavboa Clinton , Thwala Wellington Didibhuku , Samsurijan Mohamad Shaharudin , Malek Nor Malina , Shaed Maslina Mohamed , Oke Emmanuel Ayodeji
Published: July 2024

Studies on preferred tourist locations focus on developed countries and selected Asian cities. Many African cities like the Ancient City of Benin Kingdom (ACBK) have been grossly under-researched in global extant literature regarding preferred tourist locations and how they may improve achieving Sustainable Development Goal 11 (Goal 11). Thus, this study examines the attributes of a tourist location. Also, it investigates perceived barriers facing the ancient city and suggests measures to improve achieving the ACBK as a tourist location and, by extension, improve achieving Sustainable Development Goal 11 in Nigeria. The study adopted qualitative research and collected primary data via face-to-face interviews and observations of tourist locations. A convenient sampling technique was used to select 30 knowledgeable participants. The researchers analysed the collected data manually. Findings reveal nature destinations (historical/archaeological), natural attractions, ecotourism/wildlife, landform areas, prompt quality services, basic amenities/infrastructure, mangrove forests, and safety/security as the attributes of a global tourist location. Findings show that the sustenance of these attributes will improve achieving Goal 11. Also, the findings identified the barriers and recommended measures to mitigate them and, by extension, promote ACBK as a preferred tourist location and improve achieving Goal 11. This study reawakens the need for all-inclusive tourism planning management and marketing in developing countries.
Adaptability and resilience: Insights into Bangladeshi E-commerce customer behavior during COVID-19
Authors: Gazi Md. Abu Issa , Masud Abdullah Al , Rahman Md. Kazi Hafizur , Islam M.M. Rafikul , Senathirajah Abdul Rahman bin S
Published: July 2024

This study aims to thoroughly investigate the changes in customer purchasing behavior across digital marketplaces amid the exceptional emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has unparalleled influence on e-commerce. This research adopts a quantitative approach, leveraging survey questionnaires to collect data on customer purchasing behavior across digital marketplaces. Analysis of the collected data is conducted utilizing the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software, enabling comprehensive statistical analysis to discern trends and patterns in customer behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides vital insights into the complex dynamics of customer behavior during times of crisis. The key findings emphasize the importance of comprehending customer preferences and behaviors in emergency scenarios for businesses in the e-commerce industry. The study demonstrates that, despite the obstacles presented by the pandemic, internet transactions not only remained viable but also acquired considerable significance for customers in Bangladesh. The Bangladeshi e-commerce sector demonstrated the crucial need for adaptability and resilience by effectively adapting to the changing market conditions caused by the pandemic. This study significantly contributes to understanding the Bangladeshi e-commerce landscape by addressing relevant research topics and objectives. It reveals a direct correlation between customer behavior and the success of e-commerce during pandemic-like events. It offers vital insights to organizations on how to modify their advertising, marketing, and promotional methods to effectively address customers' evolving requirements and priorities during times of crisis. In essence, this thorough examination acts as a vital manual for e-commerce enterprises in Bangladesh and other regions, helping them navigate the obstacles and possibilities presented by the COVID-19 era. It highlights the crucial significance of customer behavior in influencing the future of e-commerce, both in Bangladesh and worldwide.
Changes in the Regulation of Terrorism Financing in Law Number 1 of 2023 Concerning the Criminal Code
Authors: Ajie Bintang Wicaksono
Published: July 2024

Criminal Acts of Terrorism (CAT) are a global threat that threatens national security as well as regional and global peace and stability, including Indonesia. Terrorism financing is one of the key factors that enable terrorist groups to carry out acts of terrorism in Indonesia. Therefore, efforts to prevent and eradicate the Criminal Act of Terrorism Financing (CATF) are very important to stop the CAT. In its development, CATF can be seen as a criminal act that stands alone and is different from its parent crime, terrorism. This is because terrorism financing has peculiarities as well as different modus operandi. Therefore, the international community includes it in the anti-money laundering and terrorism financing regime. In response to this, Indonesia has separated CATF from CAT through Law Number 9 of 2013 concerning the Prevention and Eradication of CATF. Over time, the Government of Indonesia has ratified and enacted the Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code (CC), which also regulates CATF. This research uses normative legal research methods through document review. This study analyzes the different arrangements of the CATF after enacting the new Criminal Code Law. Differences in the regulation of the CATF after the enactment of the new Criminal Code include the CATF being part of the terrorism criminal act regime and removing the phrase "intentionally" in CATF-related offenses, a decrease in the threat of criminal fines for CATF.
Added Value and Challenges of the Follow-the-Money Approach in Environmental Crimes
Authors: Haris Budi Saiful
Published: July 2024

Environmental crimes have a wide impact on the country's losses in social and economic development and threaten the sustainability of living things and the ecosystem. In addition, environmental crimes also produce follow-up crimes, namely criminal acts of money laundering (TPPU). Based on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) July 2021 Report on Money Laundering from Environmental Crimes, environmental crime is one of the crimes that is estimated to generate the most profitable income in the world, which is around USD 110 to 281 billion annually. Unfortunately, the handling of money laundering cases related to environmental crimes in Indonesia remains suboptimal, as evidenced by the disproportionate number of environmental crimes addressed by money laundering authorities in this sector. This study examines how law enforcement of forestry and environmental crimes needs to be strengthened by a follow-the-money approach. This study used descriptive and qualitative analysis methods involving secondary data from various related institutions and primary data from unstructured interviews with several investigators in the field of environment and forestry. The findings of this study indicate that law enforcement in the areas of forestry and environmental protection, particularly in the application of anti-money laundering measures, remains suboptimal. This inadequacy is largely attributed to the limited experience of investigators in handling environmental cases. Whereas, adopting a follow-the-money approach in environmental investigations could significantly enhance the effectiveness of these efforts, allowing for a more comprehensive uncovering of past illegal activities. Additionally, this approach has the potential to identify a broader network of involved parties, including the identification of beneficial owners.
THE INFLUENCE OF LEADERSHIP STYLE ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AT PT ADINDA PERMATA MULIA
Authors: Muhammad Ramdhan  , Rahayu Suharni
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of leadership style on employee performance of PT Adinda Permata Mulia. The research method used in this research is descriptive with a quantitative approach. The sampling technique using saturated samples so that the number of samples in this study was 41 respondents. Data analysis techniques using simple linear regression. The results showed that there was a positive and significant influence of leadership style variables on the performance of PT Adinda Permata Mulia employees. This is evidenced by the value of tcount> ttable, namely 7.834> 2.023 with a probability value (significance) = 0.000, which is below 0.05.
Hubungan antara Dukungan Keluarga dengan Kemampuan Pragmatik Anak Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) di Kota Sragen
Authors: Indriyani Ariesta , Aditya Setyawan Dodiet , Abida Liza Laela
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Background:  One that plays a role in the development of children's language is the family, because the family is the first environment where the child gets the first experience that will affect his life in the future. Pragmatic development is obtained by interacting with the environment around the child and through stimuli provided by the surrounding people using various methods carried out in a family or community. One of them is inviting children to interact from an early age, is a pragmatic learning method that is practiced by all parents. One of the factors that influence the development of pragmatics is social interaction. Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship between the relationship between family support and the pragmatic abilities of ASD children in Sragen. Methods: This type of quantitative research with a cross sectional design. The data collection technique uses total sampling with a sample of 30 respondents. The collected data will be analyzed univariately and bivariately using the Spearman's Rank statistical test. Results: Based on the analysis test results with Spearma's Rank, the value of ρ (sig.) is 0.001 or the value of ρ (sig.) ≤ 0.05, then Ha (alternative hypothesis) is accepted, thus indicating that there is a relationship between family support and the pragmatic ability of ASD children in Sragen city. The correlation coefficient value is 0.557, which means that the level of correlation or relationship between the two variables is in the range 0.4 to ≤ 0.6, which is the medium category. Conclusion: There is a relationship between family support and the pragmatic abilities of ASD children in Sragen City.
Keywords: Family Support, Pragmatic Ability, ASD Children
Pengaruh Silase Rumput Kume dan Alysicarpus Vaginalis dengan Imbangan yang Berbeda terhadap Kecernaan Bahan Kering, Bahan Organik dan Metabolisme Energi Secara In Vitro
Authors: Say Yohanes K. , Nikolaus Tara T. , Lestari Gusti A. Y.
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini dilaksanakan berdasarkan tujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh silase rumput kume dan Alysicarpus vaginalis  dengan imbangan yang berbeda terhadap nilai energy silase secara in vitro ,serta untuk mengetahui ratio terbaik energy silase  . Penelitian ini dilaksanakan  di UPTD Laboratorium Lapangan Terpadu Lahan Kering Kepulauan Universitas Nusa Cendana Kupang .  Selama 60 hari. Metode yang digunakan  adalah  metode eksperimen dengan menggunakan rancangan acak lengkap (RAL)dengan 4 Perlakuan dan 4  ulangan. Adapun  perlakuan yang di cobakan adalah AV₀ : Rumput Kume 100%  + pollard 5 % , AV₂₀ : Rumput Kume 80 % + Alysicarpus Vaginalis 20 % + pollard 5 % , AV₄₀: Rumput Kume 60 %  + Alysicarpus Vaginalis 40 % + pollard 5 % , AV₆₀: Rumput kume 40 %  + Alysicarpus Vaginalis 60 % + pollard 5 % . Parameter yang di ukur Kecernaan bahan kering (KcBK), Kecernaan  bahan organik (KcBO) dan  Metabolisme energi ( ME) .Data ini dianalisis menggunakan Analisis Of Variance (ANOVA) dan uju Duncan menggunakan SPS 21. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan ini berpengaruh sangat nyata  (P <0,01) terhadap Kecernaan Bahan Kering dan Bahan Organic dan Metabolisme Energi. Disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan level AV₆₀ pada silase rumput kume dan Alysicarpus vaginalis dapat meningkatkan KcBK, KcBO dan Metabolisme  Energi.
Didáctica de la psicolingüística
Authors: Rojas García Ilene
Published: July 2024

Didáctica de la psicolingüística es una alternativa para transformar las prácticas educativas ─basadas en la transmisión de saberes teóricos y asignaturas atomizadas−, y se proyecta hacia el desarrollo de la conciencia del lenguaje, necesaria para aprender de manera autónoma a partir de procesos de lectura y escritura. Asimismo, posibilita el desarrollo de una cultura investigativa, desde donde los futuros docentes conciban sus prácticas como laboratorios permanentes.El libro utiliza como base la teoría sistémico-funcional para reconocer los recursos del lenguaje a través de los cuales se construyen artículos de investigación en el área de la Psicolingüística. La descripción del género se toma como base para el diseño de estrategias didácticas que promuevan la comprensión y producción de este tipo de textos en los programas de formación de maestros en lengua castellana. Dirigido a maestros, estudiantes e investigadores de las ciencias del lenguaje. Apoya las asignaturas de 1) Psicolingüística, al determinar contenidos pertinentes para el proceso de formación de maestros; 2) Investigación, en tanto describe el género discursivo “artículo de divulgación científica” y 3) Alfabetización Académica, gracias a los talleres prácticos para fortalecer la conciencia del lenguaje.
Docentes creativos
Authors: Aragort Arangú René Alberto
Published: July 2024

Actualmente, los
docentes requieren nuevas estrategias para aprovechar estas tecnologías y crear
experiencias de aprendizaje innovadoras, por lo que en este libro se ofrecen estrategias
y recomendaciones para que se integren las TIC en sus clases creativamente.
Además, se exploran herramientas digitales, metodologías activas y recursos
para el diseño de actividades atractivas y reveladoras para estudiantes.  Docentes
creativos es una
guía práctica para la enseñanza en la era digital, por consiguiente, aborda los
desafíos que enfrenta la educación actual y cómo los docentes pueden adaptarse
a una sociedad cada vez más tecnológica y exigente. El libro ofrece estrategias
y recomendaciones para fomentar la creatividad, la innovación y el
emprendimiento en el aula, utilizando las TIC como herramientas de aprendizaje.Está dirigido a estudiantes de educación, para que
desde el principio de su formación inicial adquieran herramientas y estrategias
innovadoras. Así mismo, a docentes activos para que encuentren nuevas ideas y
recursos para actualizar sus prácticas pedagógicas e incorporen las TIC.
Adicionalmente, se recomienda también a profesionales en áreas afines a la
educación (psicopedagogos, orientadores y formadores) y a todo el público
general que está interesado en la educación y las nuevas tecnologías.