bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Rancang Bangun Prototype Aplikasi Parkir Berbasis Android
Authors: Jefiza Adlian , Puspita Widya Rika , Diono Diono
Published: December 2023

Tempat parkir merupakan salah satu fasilitas umum yang sering digunakan. Kebutuhan ruang parkir yang cenderung meningkat menyebabkan pengunjung kesulitan untuk mencari slot parkir yang kosong. Perkembangan teknologi membuat manusia lebih mudah dalam menjalani kehidupan sehari-hari. Salah satunya adalah dengan menggunakan Smartphone platform Android. Dengan menggunakan Smartphone manusia lebih mudah dalam mendapatkan informasi dimana dan kapan saja. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang dan membangun aplikasi pencarian slot parkir. Untuk mendukung kebutuhan aplikasi dibutuhkan sebuah prototype parkir. Prototype parkir menggunakan sensor ultrasonik untuk mendeteksi keberadaan kendaraan dan mikrokontroller ESP32 untuk mengirim data ke database dengan perangkat internet. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian yang dilakukan, aplikasi parkir dan protototype alat parkir dapat berjalan dengan baik sesuai dengan yang direncanakan. Hasil akhir dari penelitian ini adalah aplikasi Android yang dapat membantu pengguna dalam mencari slot parkir yang kosong. Penggunaan sensor ultrasonik dan mikrokontroller ESP32 dapat digunakan untuk mendeteksi slot parkir.
PEMBUATAN VIDEO ANIMASI “GREEN TOURISM” SEBAGAI MEDIA EDUKASI DALAM UPAYA MENGURANGI PERMASALAHAN SAMPAH PLASTIK
Authors: Ramadhan Ethan Zahrul , Ramadhani Nurul Fathya Rahma Puspita , Jamilulhaqq Zakky Nooruddin
Published: December 2023

Places like Bali, Tower of Pisa, The Eiffel Tower and such are called Tourist Attractions. The reason is that because of the functionality of the system is to serves as a recreational for tourists and best spots during vacations. However plastic waste and litterings have been a major ongoing issue across the world, not only it’s ruining the environment but it also reduces the lifespan of the surrounding ecosystem of the tourist attraction themselves. Indonesia has been the world’s number 3 worst plastic processing country in the world and the places that usually a go to spot for tourists have been contaminated by plastics, either by the locals or the tourists that currently visiting the place. According to Nat Geo’s report that in 2050, there will be at least 12 trillion plastic waste if the accumulation of plastic wastes is not prevented. Educating people to increase and spread awareness about how bad the plastic waste problem are now and how we as an individual reduces the upcoming plastic waste disaster is important, therefore an animation video that acts as an awareness media is created in hope to delivers the messages and prevent people from littering on a tourist attractions.
The Effect of Corporate Financial Performance and Corporate Environmental Performance on Corporate Sustainability Performance with the Board of Independence as a Moderating Variable
Authors: Pungky Diana Reza
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study was to empirically examine the effect of Corporate Financial Performance (CFP) and Corporate Environmental Performance (CEP) on Corporate Sustainability Performance (CSP) with the Board of Independence (BOI) as a moderating variable. The research population consists of companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Through purposive sampling, a sample of 23 companies was obtained from 2015 to 2015. 2021. The analysis technique used is Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) using SmartPLS 4.0 software. The test results show that CFP has a positive effect on CSP. CEP has no effect on CSP. BOI is unable to moderate the effect of CFP on CSP. BOI can’t strengthen the relationship between CEP and CSP.
Improving Helpdesk Chatbot Performance with Term Frequency-Inverse Document Frequency (TF-IDF) and Cosine Similarity Models
Authors: Setiawan Gede Herdian , Adnyana I Made Budi
Published: December 2023

Helpdesk chatbots are growing in popularity due to their ability to provide help and answers to user questions quickly and effectively. Chatbot development poses several challenges, including enhancing accuracy in understanding user queries and providing relevant responses while improving problem-solving efficiency. In this research, we aim to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the Helpdesk Chatbot by implementing the Term Frequency-Inverse Document Frequency (TF-IDF) model and the Cosine Similarity algorithm. The TF-IDF model is a method used to measure the frequency of words in a document and their occurrence in the entire document collection, while the Cosine Similarity algorithm is used to measure the similarity between two documents. After implementing and testing TF-IDF and Cosine Similarity models in the Helpdesk Chatbot, we achieved a 75% question recognition rate. To increase accuracy and precision, it is necessary to increase the knowledge dataset and improve pre-processing, especially in recognition and correct inaccurate spelling
Emotion Classification of Indonesian Tweets using BERT Embedding
Authors: Algifari Muhammad Habib , Nugroho Eko Dwi
Published: December 2023

Twitter is one of the social media that has the largest users in the world. Indonesia is one of the countries that has the 5th largest number of Twitter users in the world which causes a high possibility of conflict between Indonesian Twitter users due to emotional tension in tweets. In this paper, we will compare the BERT embedding method with CNN and LSTM. The results of this experiment are BERT-CNN has the best performance results which has an accuracy of 61% compared to BERT-LSTM. In the experiment several stages of data preprocessing, data cleaning, data spiting and data training were carried out and the results were evaluated using confusion metrics.
Hyperparameter Tuning on Graph Neural Network for the Classification of SARS-CoV-2 Inhibitors
Authors: Himawan Salamet Nur , Sohiburoyyan Robieth , Iryanto Iryanto
Published: December 2023

COVID-19 is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which results in a range of symptoms, from mild to severe, and can lead to fatalities. As of October 2023, WHO has recorded 771 cases of COVID-19 globally. Various efforts have been made to control the spread of the virus, including vaccination, isolation measures, and intensive medical care. The emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variants has led to the ongoing evolution of virus transmission. Continued research is essential to understand this virus and develop strategies to address the pandemic. Inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 play a crucial role in the vaccine development process. Inhibitors can impede the virus's development, helping reduce disease severity and control the pandemic. The classification of inhibitors is expected to serve as a foundation for selecting compounds that can be developed into vaccines. This research develops a Graph Neural Network model for inhibitor classification and uses the random search method for hyperparameter tuning. Graph Neural Networks are chosen due to their excellent performance in modelling graph data. This study demonstrates the success of hyperparameter tuning in improving the performance of the Graph Neural Network for accurate classification of SARS-CoV-2 inhibitors.
MECHANISM FOR ORGANIZING THE PROCESS OF GRANT TARGETED FINANCING OF ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITIES
Authors: Kobelia-Zvir Mariana
Published: December 2023

The grant mechanism for targeted financing of business entities in the conditions of war and military period has been disclosed. It has been demonstrated that the basis of the grant mechanism for providing business entities is the systematic unification o
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES AS A MEANS OF FORMING PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN TRAINING FUTURE SCIENCE TEACHERS
Authors: Krasnoshtan I.
Published: December 2023

The article theoretically substantiates the application of information and communication technologies and tools in the training of future science teachers. Didactic conditions for the effective use of information and communication technologies are formula
DEVELOPMENT OF THE DEVICE FOR REMOTE CONTROL OF THE MANIPULATOR CALCULATION PROGRAMS
Authors: Ashhepkova Natalja , Koshevoy Nicolay
Published: December 2023

The work considers a glove for remote control of a manipulator. The proposed design scheme of the glove provides for the presence of three built-in sensors of angular movements. These sensors record the change of angles in the shoulder, elbow and wrist jo
THINKING MEGALITHISM BEYOND PREHISTORY: A BERQUEAN CRITIQUE OF THE IDEA OF REUSE
Authors: Agosto Frederico
Published: December 2023

Resumo:Neste artigo, pretendemos pensar o Megalitismo para além da sua cronologia (pré-histórica). Para isso, torna-se necessário ultrapassar a reutilização como conceito. Eclipsá-lo implica vê-lo como um testemunho do pensamento moderno, com todos os problemas que daí advêm. Seguindo as ideias de Augustin Berque, filósofo e geografo francês, ultrapassar-se-á o conceito de reutilização e propor-se-á um novo sistema de classificação baseado em reapropriações e resignificações, usando o megalitismo do Centro/Sul de Portugal como exemplo. Com este objectivo, iremos sustentar empiricamente a validade de estudos megalíticos para lá da pré-história através da análise de sete tropos transcronológicos, fornecendo bases teóricas e práticas para estudos futuros: 1) Megalitismo como recurso/alteridade prática; 2) Megalitismo como marco territorial, 3) Megalitismo como parte da natureza, 4) Megalitismo como (espaço do) Outro, 5) Megalitismo como passado mitologizado, 6) Megalitismo contemporâneo como identidade estética, 7) O Megalitismo como monumento pré-histórico.Palavras-chave: Megalitismo; Transcronológico; Augustin Berque; Hermenêuticas da Recepção; Reutilização; Modernidade

 

 

Abstract:

In this paper, we wish to think Megalithism beyond its (prehistorical) chronology. For that, it becomes necessary to overpass reuse as a concept. Eclipsing it requires seeing it as a testimony of modern thought, with all the problems that come with it. Following the ideas of Augustin Berque, we will overpass the concept of reuse and propose a new classification system based on reappropriations and resignifications, using the megalithism of the Centre/South of Portugal as an example. With this in mind, we will empirically sustain the validity of megalithic studies beyond prehistory through the analysis of seven common trans-chronological tropes, giving theoretical and practical backgrounds for future studies: 1) Megalithism as a Resource/Practical Alterity; 2) Megalithism as a territorial marker, 3) Megalithism as part of Nature, 4) Megalithism as the (space of the) Other, 5) Megalithism as Mythologised Past, 6) Contemporary Megalithism as Aesthetical Identity, 7) Megalithism as a prehistoric monument.Keywords: Megalithism; Trans-chronological; Augustin Berque; Hermeneutics of Reception; Reuse; Modernity
The Pen and the Scythe: The Peasant Question in the 18th-Century Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the Writings of Contemporary French Littérateurs
Authors: Parent Arnaud
Published: December 2023

In the 18th century, people in Western Europe knew very little about the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, which was perceived as an odd and anarchic regime, where not only did serfdom make agriculture inefficient, it was also a pretext for neighbouring powers to interfere in its domestic affairs. Nevertheless, Enlightenment ideas, spreading little by little, raised the question of the status of the peasants in the Commonwealth.

Displaying observations made by French travellers or residents (Chappe d’Auteroche, Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, Linguet, Jaucourt, Dubois de Jancigny, Caraccioli, Vautrin, Gilibert) on the Commonwealth’s peasantry, and reflections by thinkers (Mably, Rousseau, Baudeau, Le Mercier de la Rivière), the article intends to show how these authors contributed to raising the issue of serfdom in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the public sphere, and evaluates their influence on readers both in the Commonwealth and abroad. Although the social and political conditions were not yet there for the complete liberation of the serfs, the littérateurs’ reflections were food for thought for the Polish-Lithuanian elite. Had the Commonwealth not been partitioned, progressive ideas would have taken root, little by little, and the peasants would have gained personal and civic rights, becoming full citizens of their country. Our survey aims to set forth little-known authors, expanding the knowledge of French literature devoted to the 18th-century Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and broadening the historiography on the peasant question in the Commonwealth.

The article encompasses: I. French travellers and residents’ accounts of the peasantry of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth; II. French educators’ intervention in the debate on serfdom in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth; III. The reflections of Philosophes and Physiocrats on serfdom in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth; IV. The reception of French littérateurs’ writings on serfdom in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Purification of concentrated nickel chloride-sulfate solutions of «Kola MMC» JSC from impurities by solvent extraction
Authors:   I. V. Tananaev Institute of Chemistry and Technology of Rare Elements and Mineral Raw Materials, Subdivision of Federal Research Centre «Kola Science Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences», Kasikov A.G. , Dyakova L.V. ,   I. V. Tananaev Institute of Chemistry and Technology of Rare Elements and Mineral Raw Materials, Subdivision of Federal Research Centre «Kola Science Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences», Sokolov A.Yu. ,   I. V. Tananaev Institute of Chemistry and Technology of Rare Elements and Mineral Raw Materials, Subdivision of Federal Research Centre «Kola Science Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences»
Published: December 2023

The solvent extraction of Fe(III), Co(II), Cu(II), Zn(II) impurities from chloride-sulfate nickel solutions by individual extractants and mixtures based on a tertiary amine has been studied. Using an example of the extraction of cobalt(II), the influence of the type of modifier, concentration of the extractant, nature of the diluent for the extraction of impurities was determined. A technological scheme for the purification of nickel solutions from impurities was developed.
Comunicación del taller: ciencias genómicas y saberes de los pueblos originarios (Provincia del Chubut, Argentina)
Authors: Tamburrini Camila , Romero Saihueque Rubén Ricardo , Dahinten Silvia Lucrecia , Parolin María Laura
Published: December 2023

El 2 de julio de 2022 se realizó en Trelew, Chubut, Argentina, el primer encuentro de intercambio entre ciencias genómicas y conocimiento indígena. Este evento se llevó a cabo en el marco de un convenio entre el IDEAus-CONICET y la Dirección de Asuntos Indígenas de la provincia, con el objetivo de establecer una ciencia genética que se aliñe con los estándares éticos del quehacer científico asociado a las comunidades indígenas ancestrales y sus descendientes. El taller incluyó presentaciones y mesas de discusión sobre estudios genéticos en poblaciones cosmopolitas y ancestrales a partir del estudio de restos arqueológicos resguardados en el Repositorio Bioantropológico en IDEAus-CONICET. Se realizó una encuesta anónima para conocer la percepción de los participantes sobre las ciencias genéticas, los términos con los cuales se autorreconocen y las formas y periodicidad de difusión de los avances científicos, entre otros puntos indagados. El análisis de este primer taller evidenció, que existen fallas en la comunicación científica y que la participación de las comunidades en estos encuentros está estrechamente vinculado con la lucha de reivindicación y reconocimiento de estas comunidades originarias. Los asistentes subrayaron la importancia de difundir esta información en el ámbito educativo desde una perspectiva descolonizada.
Éticas, estéticas y políticas cotidianas en torno a la vestimenta islámica. El caso de mujeres conversas al islam en Buenos Aires
Authors: Valcarcel Mayra
Published: December 2023

El artículo indaga acerca de las sensibilidades, discursividades y materialidades que las mujeres conversas despliegan a partir de la reapropiación del islam como un repertorio de género, tomando al pañuelo islámico, el cuidado y la apariencia corporal como ejemplo. El trabajo etnográfico (2013-2020) emprendido en el Área Metropolitana de Buenos Aires, en diálogo con los testimonios recopilados, permite dar cuenta de las diversas formas en que el islam es reconfigurado localmente. En este sentido, revela que la vestimenta islámica, aunque no constituye una problemática que atraviese el contexto social, emerge como un recurso político, ético y/o estético generizado que interpela las performance y retóricas de las mujeres que abrazan el islam. El texto, por un lado, aborda comparativamente los usos y sentidos que las sujetas le otorgan a la vestimenta islámica; teniendo en consideración si se trata de conversas que adhieren al islam shiita y sunnita o si son seguidoras del sufismo, así como las convergencias y tensiones que surgen con quienes son musulmanas de nacimiento. Por el otro, reflexiona acerca de la agencia femenina más allá de la normatividad religiosa y la engañosa dicotomía establecida entre el hecho de aceptar o rechazar el pañuelo islámico.
Europa del este y medio oriente en la calle Nueva York, Berisso
Authors: Diéguez Facundo
Published: December 2023

Presentamos una aproximación al estudio de la trayectoria de dos comunidades religiosas fundadas por inmigrantes en Berisso, a comienzos del siglo XX. Ambas reconfiguraron de modo diverso las relaciones entre origen e identidad étnica, religiosa, cultural, hasta el presente. Estas notas preliminares presentan el contexto particular de Berisso, caracterizado por la fuerza del trabajo inmigrante, frente a la fundación modernista-iluminista de la ciudad de La Plata como capital de la provincia de Buenos Aires. Teniendo en cuenta esa especificidad realizamos una aproximación a las instituciones que representan a ambas comunidades con el objetivo de relevar las redes sociales y medios de comunicación que dieran cuenta de sus relaciones comunitarias, y entrevistar a algunos actores sociales vinculados a ambas instituciones.
Contribution of Woman Ulama in Digital Era
Authors: Uyuni Badrah , Arief Khairan Muhammad , Adnan Mohammad
Published: December 2023

Education is essential, especially in an era of disruption and moral deterioration. Consequently, there is a need for multiple forms of religious teaching, particularly in the digital sphere. Women must also be able to access the digital domain, as they constitute most of the religious population. Only women have a greater understanding of women's issues. Hence, the empowerment of Muslim women requires the assistance of female digital experts. The study tried to show that many women also educate and spread Islamic teaching in the digital sector. Even though there is a concept of women in public spaces as aurat, women still show their existence and can keep up with the times. This research was conducted by a case study using a descriptive analysis method through a qualitative approach. The primary data sources are observation, interviews, and documentation with research samples of 10 viral female clerics on social media. It shows that the concept of women appearing in public spaces does not prevent da'wah and social roles, as the existence of women is closely related to their actions for society. Furthermore, preachers in the current era need digital, technological, and human literacy to survive. Nevertheless, they must imitate the previous female ulama and posit them as ideal role models: acting as muharrik (activator), murabbi and mu'allim (educator), munadzzim (organiser/leader), mura'i (guardian), and munasik (controller) for the ummah at the same time. In research on women, gender theory is often used as the basis for analysis. However, this study is more focused on the theory of the contribution of the female ulama in the digital era. How do they master digital literacy to transform religious values into digital form?
NPWP vs NIK: Integrating the Single Identity Number in Taxation
Authors: Amila Rizka , Qadri Resi Ariyasa
Published: December 2023

The policy of integrating National ID Numbers and Tax ID Numbers as the government's initial effort to implement a Single Identity Number has various challenges in its implementation. Perceptions between policymakers that differ from public perceptions are one of the main problems that must be considered. This research was conducted to find out the perceptions and expectations of Taxpayers and Frontline Officers at the tax office regarding the implementation of the National ID Number and Tax ID Number integration policy. Data collection was carried out by literature study and interviews with 2 Taxpayers and 2 Frontline Officers. The analytical method used is qualitative descriptive analysis with an inductive approach. The research results show that there is a gap in perception between Taxpayers and the Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) due to the lack of publications where Taxpayers hope that updating data in the context of integrating National ID Numbers with Tax ID Numbers can be done automatically through the system. Frontline Officers also hope there will be no more obstacles in the updating process so that it does not disrupt other services. With this research, the writer hopes that it can become input for the DGT in making policies by considering the constraints and obstacles that may occur in its implementation so that policies can run optimally.
Exploration and Practice of Bilingual Teaching of Instrumental Analysis in Biomedical Engineering
Authors: Grant Elizabeth
Published: December 2023

As one of the basic courses for biomedical engineering majors, bilingual teaching of instrumental analysis is of great significance to improve the quality of teaching. Combined with the practical experience of bilingual teaching of instrumental analysis course, the significance of bilingual teaching is elaborated, and the selection of teaching materials, classroom organization and current problems are discussed to provide reference for the reform of bilingual teaching of instrumental analysis course.
Giant African Land Snails (GALS) Eggs: A hatch study for a disease-free human-animal-environmental coexistence
Authors: Olawale Ridwan A
Published: December 2023

This study is aimed at looking into the Out-of-Incubator methods of hatching Lissachatina fulica: Giant African Land Snails (GALS) eggs; Hoping for a means to keep these animals away from disease causing worms. The study iterates the previously conceived notion that GALS eggs hatch better under moist soil varieties within 2–5 weeks, and attempts to fill a knowledge gap; Could GALS eggs hatch under moist green organic NEEM (Azadirachta indica) particles? Giant African Land Snails (GALS) are shelled, bloodless hermaphrodites with the capacity to lay eggs (whitish, 2-5 mm) after the first six months of life. A unique source of proteins that deserves Investments in most of the Lower and Middle Income Countries (LMICs), despite blows being dealt withthe popularity of several species'of GALS, as a result of these animals been implicated as pests, and also a host for the deadly Lungworms (Metastrongyloidea, known to have caused meningitis). GALS eggs hatched under moist green organic NEEM particles (a possible alternative room for baby snails, at the first few days of life, and possibly beyond), with its potential natural Antihelmintic properties, could stand a starting point for worn-free heliculture practices in resource limited settings. The results, conclusions, and recommendations are hopefully going to inform a disease-free human-animal-environmental coexistence.
Symbolic, numeric, and quantum computation of Hartree-Fock equation
Authors: Kikuchi Ichio , Kikuchi Akihito
Published: December 2023

In this article, we discuss how a kind of hybrid computation, which employs symbolic, numeric, classic, and quantum algorithms, allows us to conduct Hartree-Fock electronic structure computation of molecules. In the proposed algorithm, we replace the Hartree-Fock equations with a set of equations composed of multivariate polynomials. We transform those polynomials to the corresponding Gr\"obner bases, and then we investigate the corresponding quotient ring, wherein the orbital energies, the LCAO coefficients, or the atomic coordinates are represented by the variables in the ring. In this quotient ring, the variables generate the transformation matrices that represent the multiplication with the monomial bases, and the eigenvalues of those matrices compose the roots of the equation. The quantum phase estimation (QPE) algorithm enables us to record those roots in the quantum states, which would be used in the input data for more advanced and more accurate quantum computations.
The Effect of Negative Stimuli in Incidental Learning: The Case of VSL
Authors: Friedman-Oskar Meital , Sahar Tomer , Makovski Tal , Okon-Singer Hadas
Published: December 2023

The ability to extract regularities from the environment is fundamental to both basic and higher-order cognitive functions. Previous findings showing that individuals are better able to remember emotional stimuli suggest that learning the regularities of emotional stimuli may be robust. Yet, little is known about how implicit learning is affected by emotional stimuli, and specifically by negative threatening stimuli. During the learning phase of a Visual Statistical Learning (VSL) task, participants viewed a stream of items with negative and neutral valence. They were unaware that the items recurred regularly as triplets. In a surprise recognition test followed the learning phase, participants were asked to judge which of two triplets—one real and the other a foil—was more familiar. The results of Experiment 1 indicated better statistical learning for negative triplets than for neutral triplets. Experiment 2 replicated this finding and showed that the negative triplet’s advantage was independent of the number of negative items comprising it, suggesting that the enhanced learning of negative triplets is not driven by a cumulative effect. Instead, we speculated that participants were able to use preceding items across repeating triplets to predict the appearance of negative items. Experiment 3 showed that the advantage for negative triplets is driven by individual items within the triplets. Together, these experiments offer valuable insights into how implicit learning such as VSL is affected by negative stimuli.
Beyond Pain Relief: Redefining Physiotherapy's Scope through S M Nazmuz Sakib's 4 Principles on the outcome of Physiotherapy
Authors: Sakib S M Nazmuz
Published: December 2023

Physiotherapy is traditionally associated with pain management, but S M Nazmuz Sakib proposes a broader framework encompassing four key potential outcomes: pain reduction, muscular relaxation, increased mobility, and limited skin improvements. This article explores Sakib's principles, arguing that physiotherapy's therapeutic potential extends beyond pain relief, encompassing both physical and functional improvements. It highlights the importance of muscular relaxation for pain management and improved movement, emphasizing the role of mobility enhancement in regaining independence and quality of life. The article acknowledges the limited scope of skin improvements within physiotherapy while advocating for collaborative approaches with dermatologists in such cases. By examining Sakib's principles, this article aims to redefine physiotherapy's scope, encouraging practitioners to adopt a more holistic approach that recognizes its diverse potential in optimizing patient well-being.
Longitudinal changes in consonant production in infant-directed speech and infants’ early speech production from 6 to 12 months
Authors: Rosslund Audun , Varjola Nina Emilie Hatlevoll , Mayor Julien , Kartushina Natalia
Published: December 2023

Previous research suggests that acoustic features of infant-directed speech (IDS) might be beneficial for infants’ language development. However, consonants have gained less attention than vowels and prosody. In the current study, we examined voice onset time (VOT) – a distinguishing cue for stop consonant contrasts – in IDS and adult-directed speech (ADS), and its relation to infants’ speech production. We used a longitudinal sample of 48 Norwegian parent-infant dyads. Parents’ IDS and ADS were recorded in-lab at three timepoints (infants’ age: 6, 9, 12 months), and the VOTs of the stop consonants /b-p/, /d-t/, and /g-k/ were measured. In addition, at each timepoint, parents reported their infants’ production of the same consonants, as well as their babbling. Hypotheses were preregistered, and we used full-null model comparisons to minimise type I-errors in the analyses. Our results demonstrate that, while controlling for speaking rate, in IDS, parents’ VOTs were longer in voiceless stops, but shorter in voiced stops, resulting in overall less distinct consonant contrasts compared to ADS. Further, VOTs in IDS approached ADS values with infants’ age. However, we found no relationship between parents’ VOTs and infants’ consonant production or babbling. Consonants, like vowels, appear to be less distinct in IDS than ADS, thus reinforcing the interpretation that IDS may serve an attentional and/or affective aim, rather than a didactic purpose.
Moral Cartography: Classifications of Village Residents in the Everyday Life of Rural Bureaucrats
Authors:   European University at St Petersburg, Zakharova Aleksandra
Published: December 2023

The article analyzes the classifications of the residents of settlements used by rural bureaucrats (employees of rural administrations and members of their teams). The analysis is based on materials gathered through participant observation in two rural settlements in southwestern Siberia. The principles by which the “characters” of villages are distinguished are examined, i.e. in what contexts a “moral cartography” of localities takes place. The study shows that the most frequent differentiating features in the bureaucratic characterization of villages are: 1) the independence of residents in solving their problems or addressing the requirements of the administration; 2) cohesion and willingness to help bureaucrats in governance or lack thereof. These classification signs indicate the “problematic nature” of the village for rural bureaucrats, i.e. the possibility of conflicts, complaints and claims. The author concludes that one of the functions of the bureaucratic classification of villages is contingency coping strategy, which is characteristic of the task-oriented work of rural bureaucrats. Knowledge of the “character” of the inhabitants of settlements allows officials to form expectations, develop work strategies and explain managerial successes and failures. In addition, the ability to map the social space of a village is important for confirming the status of rural governors and especially the heads of rural administrations. Faced daily with a shortage of administrative and material resources, rural bureaucrats find their own intermediate positions to be vulnerable. However, the “proper” knowledge of social space allows them seemingly to reverse their dependent position. As for governors responsible for space, the classifications of villages give local officials an opportunity to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the territory, thereby testifying to their status as “owners” (khozyaeva) of the land.
A Review of O. P. Kolomiets, I. I. Krupnik (eds.), Applied Ethnology in Chukotka: Indigenous Knowledge, Museums, Cultural Heritage (Celebrating the 125th Anniversary of Nikolai L. Gondatti’s 1895 Trip to the Chukchi Peninsula). Moscow: PressPass, 2020, 468 pp.
Authors:   European University at St Petersburg, Kosyak Natalia
Published: December 2023

This collective monograph, edited by O. P. Kolomiets and I. I. Krupnik, is dedicated to the memory of the colonial administrator of the Anadyr district Nikolai L. Gondatti as one of the founders of the ethnographic study of Chukotka. The collection of papers is the result of the work of a team of 18 authors and includes texts of different genres: analytical works, including historical and sociolinguistic papers, publications of archival documents by N. L. Gondatti, field essays, memoirs, biographical sketches, essays, letters, and articles about museum collections. In addition to the biography and heritage of Gondatti, the authors focus on traditional ecological knowledge, the local history of the settlements of Chukotka, indigenous languages, and cultural heritage. The authors propose rethinking the concept of applied ethnology and understanding it more broadly. The book is an example of co-authorship with representatives of indigenous communities. The review provides an overview of the chapters of the monograph, the structural features, and genre diversity of the articles in the book. Also in focus is the authors’ understanding of the term “applied ethnology” and, in particular, the expansion of this concept.
Interdisciplinary Review of Demonic Possession Between 1980 and 2023: A Compendium of Scientific Cases
Authors: Escolà-Gascón Álex , Ovalle Maria , Matthews Luke
Published: December 2023

Episodes of demonic or spirit possession, where individuals perceive their bodies and minds as being controlled by supernatural entities, have been the subject of extensive research across various disciplines. Despite this, the extent to which existing scientific explanations can account for these phenomena is still uncertain, especially in terms of the aspects that remain unexplained. This official review aims to clarify the current scientific understanding of the origins, mechanisms, and causes of these seemingly extraordinary experiences. Our analysis includes 52 documented cases of possession, reviewed from literature published between 1890 and 2023 and incorporating insights from psychology, medicine, anthropology, and theology. We examine common symptom patterns, delve into the research conducted, and evaluate how many cases are still unexplained within the existing behavioral science framework. Quantitative models indicate a 0.01923 probability of a possession case being scientifically unexplained. The likelihood of discovering new, truly unexplained cases of demonic possession in the future is estimated at 0.0031, with a 0.0023 probability of encountering five such cases in a single year. Moreover, we assess the medical and psychological interventions employed in these cases and propose practical guidelines for the safe use of exorcisms and specific pharmacological treatments. This study advocates for the integration of therapeutic interventions, combined with the expertise of anthropologists for culturally sensitive actions and Catholic Church priests for spiritual guidance, including exorcisms where appropriate as determined by ecclesiastical authorities. Our conclusion suggests that integrative approaches provide the most comprehensive clinical support in such cases and underscore how possession episodes challenge our scientific understanding of consciousness and its boundaries.
Detection of α-thalassemia mutations by Multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification
Authors:   Hanoi Medical University, 1 Ton That Tung Street, Trung Tu Ward, Dong Da District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Le Thi Phuong , Vuong Vu Viet Ha ,   Hanoi Medical University, 1 Ton That Tung Street, Trung Tu Ward, Dong Da District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Tran Van Khanh ,   Hanoi Medical University, 1 Ton That Tung Street, Trung Tu Ward, Dong Da District, Hanoi, Vietnam
Published: December 2023

Vietnam is a country with a high rate of people carrying α-globin gene mutations, therefore, it is highly important to screen for α-thalassemia carriers, especially in couples with one diagnosed α-carrier, in order to prevent and avoid having α-thalassemia major offspring. α-thalassemia is an inherited autosomal recessive disease, of which the phenotype depends on the degree of α-globin chain deficiency. Research samples were collected and analysed gene mutations at the Gene - Protein Research Center, Hanoi Medical University. With the objective of screening for deletional and nondeletional α-globin gene by using Multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA) method on eighty five people, whose spouses were α-thalassemia carriers, the results of this study have successfully identified 38/85 carriers including thirty five deletional carriers (26 --SEA, 5 -α3.7, 1 -α4.2, 1 --THAI, 1 whole α-globin deletion, and 1 POLR3K-ITFG3 gene deletion) and 3 cases of non-deletional mutation (2 -αHbCs, 1 anti3.7). Deletional mutations account for 92.1% while non-deletional mutations account for only 7.9%.
Clinical and paraclinical characteristics of acute bronchitis patients at Hanoi Hospital of Traditional Medical
Authors:   Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 72A Nguyen Binh Khiem, Dang Giang Ward, Ngo Quyen District, Hai Phong City, Vietnam, Vu Thi Ngoan , Ngo Quynh Hoa ,   Hanoi Medical University, 1 Ton That Tung Street, Trung Tu Ward, Dong Da District, Hanoi, Vietnam
Published: December 2023

Objectives: To describe the clinical and paraclinical features of inpatients with acute bronchitis treated at Hanoi Hospital of Traditional Medical. Subjects and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 60 acute bronchitis patients from April to December 2021. Eligible patients included in the study were carried out with clinical examination, blood test, and chest X-ray. Results: The mean age in the study was 66.78±18.33 years old; the patients over 70 years old are 56.67%; the female/male ratio is 1/1.03; 21.70% of patients had smoking tobacco and pipe tobacco. Cough, thick sticky yellow sputum difficult to expectorate, and crackles were common symptoms in all patients in this study. Fever, dyspnea, and chest pain while coughing accounted for 63.30, 28.33, and 46.67%. Most of the patients had a red tongue, yellow tongue moss, and float fast pulse. Peripheral blood tests showed that increased amount of leukocytes, mainly in neutrophils. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein (CRP) increased with mean values of 36.33±15.47 mm and 25.49±16.08 mg/l.
Effects of demecolcine and oocyte maturation time on the efficiency in the production of Vietnamese pot-bellied pig embryos
Authors:   Key Laboratory of Animal Cell Technology, National Institute of Animal Science, 9 Tan Phong Street, Thuy Phuong Ward, Bac Tu Liem District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Hoang Thi Au , Pham Thi Kim Yen ,   Key Laboratory of Animal Cell Technology, National Institute of Animal Science, 9 Tan Phong Street, Thuy Phuong Ward, Bac Tu Liem District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Vu Thi Thu Huong ,   Key Laboratory of Animal Cell Technology, National Institute of Animal Science, 9 Tan Phong Street, Thuy Phuong Ward, Bac Tu Liem District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Le Van Dat ,   Key Laboratory of Animal Cell Technology, National Institute of Animal Science, 9 Tan Phong Street, Thuy Phuong Ward, Bac Tu Liem District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Nguyen Thi Lan Anh ,   Key Laboratory of Animal Cell Technology, National Institute of Animal Science, 9 Tan Phong Street, Thuy Phuong Ward, Bac Tu Liem District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Giang Thi Thanh Nhan ,   Key Laboratory of Animal Cell Technology, National Institute of Animal Science, 9 Tan Phong Street, Thuy Phuong Ward, Bac Tu Liem District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Pham Doan Lan ,   National Institute of Animal Science, 9 Tan Phong Street, Thuy Phuong Ward, Bac Tu Liem District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Luu Quang Minh ,   Ministry of Science and Technology, 113 Tran Duy Hung Street, Trung Hoa Ward, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Nguyen Khanh Van ,   Key Laboratory of Animal Cell Technology, National Institute of Animal Science, 9 Tan Phong Street, Thuy Phuong Ward, Bac Tu Liem District, Hanoi, Vietnam
Published: December 2023

The results of this study showed that the concentration of Demecolcine affected efficiency in the production of Vietnamese pot-bellied pig embryos. The 4 μM Demecolcine group resulted in a greater oocyte extrusion cones rate in comparison to 0, 6, and 8 μM groups (72.03 vs 1.98%, 59.42, and 51.01%, p<0.05, respectively). The cleavage rate and blastocyst rate in the 4 μM Demecolcine group were significantly higher than in the 6 and 8 μM groups (p<0.05). Demecolcine treatment time affected efficiency in the production of Vietnamese pot-bellied cloned pig embryos. The cleavage and blastocyst rates of the 1 h group were significantly higher than that of the 0.5, 2 and 3 h (84.68 vs 70.92%, 73.86, and 60.36%; 24.91 vs 13.62%, 17.26 vs 10.63%, p<0.05, respectively). The oocyte maturation time of porcine oocytes affected the production efficiency of Vietnamese pot-bellied cloned pig embryos. The oocyte extrusion cone rate of the 20 h group was significantly higher than that of the 18 and 22 h groups (85.34 vs 60.04, and 72.03%, p<0.05, respectively). The cleavage rate and blastocyst rate in the 18 h group were significantly lower than that in the 20 and 22 h groups (66.12 vs 85.42, and 84.68%; 13.71 vs 25.48, and 24.91%, p<0.05, respectively). In conclusion, Demecolcine and oocyte maturation time had effects on the efficiency in the production of Vietnamese pot-bellied pig embryos.
Changes in basic water environmental parameters of the water intake of brackish water shrimp farming in Northern Vietnam period 2017-2021
Authors:   Research Institute for Aquaculture No. I, Dinh Bang Ward, Tu Son Town, Bac Ninh Province, Vietnam, Nguyen Huu Nghia , Phan Trong Binh ,   Research Institute for Aquaculture No. I, Dinh Bang Ward, Tu Son Town, Bac Ninh Province, Vietnam, Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet ,   Research Institute for Aquaculture No. I, Dinh Bang Ward, Tu Son Town, Bac Ninh Province, Vietnam, Nguyen Duc Binh ,   Research Institute for Aquaculture No. I, Dinh Bang Ward, Tu Son Town, Bac Ninh Province, Vietnam, Pham Thai Giang ,   Research Institute for Aquaculture No. I, Dinh Bang Ward, Tu Son Town, Bac Ninh Province, Vietnam, Pham Thi Thanh ,   Research Institute for Aquaculture No. I, Dinh Bang Ward, Tu Son Town, Bac Ninh Province, Vietnam
Published: December 2023

This study synthesised and analysed water environmental parameters data of water supply of brackish water shrimp farming in Northern Vietnam over 5 years from 2017 to 2021 to find out the changing patterns of the parameters, thereby making appropriate recommendations for stakeholders. There were 7 analysed and evaluated water environment parameters, including water temperature, dissolved oxygen (DO), salinity, pH, alkalinity, chemical oxygen demand (COD), nitrite (N-NO2), with monitoring frequency of 2 times/month, 10 months/year at 13 monitoring locations for brackish water shrimp farming in 6 provinces: Nam Dinh, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, Quang Tri, and Thua Thien Hue. Water temperature was low at the beginning of the year, gradually increased to the highest level in June, then gradually decreased to the end of the year. The temperature fluctuated strongly at the beginning and end of the year and tended to increase gradually from the North to the South. DO tended to decrease from the beginning of the year to the end of the year. Salinity was lower in the rainy season, especially in Nghe An and Quang Tri, compared to the others. The pH and alkalinity levels were suitable for brackish shrimp farming. COD in Ha Tinh and Nam Dinh, NO2 in Nam Dinh were often high, indicating that the supply water was contaminated with organic matter and needed a long-term solution.
Study on rapid multiplication of two hybrid Arabica coffee varieties F1 Centroamericano (H1) and Mundo Maya (H16) through somatic embryogenesis and Bioreactor technology
Authors:   Agricultural Genetics Institute, Pham Van Dong Street, Co Nhue 1 Ward, Bac Tu Liem District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Khong Ngan Giang , Le Thi Nhu ,   Agricultural Genetics Institute, Pham Van Dong Street, Co Nhue 1 Ward, Bac Tu Liem District, Hanoi, Vietnam
Published: December 2023

In this paper, the research focuses on determining some components and culture conditions in order to optimise the 4 main steps of somatic embryogenesis and embryo regeneration by Bioreactor of two Arabica F1 coffee varieties H1 and H16, including: (1) formation of embryogenic callus, (2) multiplication of embryogenic cells, (3) embryonic differentiation, and (4) regeneration of somatic embryo using the temporary immersion Bioreactor RITA 1L. The results showed that on the medium supplemented with Kinetin 2 mg/ll and Phytagel 4 g/l, the callus formation rate reached 94.2 and 92.1% for 2 varieties H1 and H16, respectively. Besides, the addition of Glycine 20 mg/l to the culture medium increased the embryogenic callus rate by 58.1% in both varieties. Adding Trichostatin A 0.03 mg/l in the embryo differentiation medium in the first 7 days of culture showed that the number of torpedo embryos was scored from 1g of initial callus up to 1287 in H1 and 1635 in H16. Finally, using Bioreactor 1L-RITA, soaking for 1 min every 6 hours, the regeneration efficiency reached 75.02% in H1 and 82.03% in H16.
In vitro propagation of Philodendron hederaceum “Lemon Lime”
Authors:   Faculty of Biotechnology, Vietnam National University of Agriculture,Trau Quy Town, Gia Lam District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Ninh Thi Thao , Nguyen Hong Thuong ,   Faculty of Biotechnology, Vietnam National University of Agriculture,Trau Quy Town, Gia Lam District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Dinh Truong Son ,   Faculty of Biotechnology, Vietnam National University of Agriculture,Trau Quy Town, Gia Lam District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Pham Thi Dung ,   Faculty of Biotechnology, Vietnam National University of Agriculture,Trau Quy Town, Gia Lam District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Nong Thi Hue ,   Faculty of Biotechnology, Vietnam National University of Agriculture,Trau Quy Town, Gia Lam District, Hanoi, Vietnam
Published: December 2023

This study aims to examine the in vitro propagation of Philodendron hederaceum “Lemon Lime”. The results showed that MS medium supplemented with 1.0 mg/l BA was suitable for the rapid multiplication stage, with the rate of shoot proliferation being 2.73 times, the shoots being 5.38 cm in height and the number of leaves/shoot was 4.33 after 6 weeks of culture. In the next stage, in vitro shoots were transferred to MS medium containing 0.25 mg/l IBA for rooting. Within five weeks of culture, 100% of shoots induced roots with a mean of 3.9 roots/plant and the root length was 11.04 cm. In the acclimatisation phase, plantlets achieved 100% ex vitro survival, increased by 2.19 cm in height and 1.96 leaves after four-week acclimatisation in a substrate composed of peatmoss:soil:coconut husk (1:1:1). These research results could be used to cultivate this plant with high proliferation rate and good commercial quality providing seedlings for the floriculture market in Vietnam.