bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Interdisciplinary Approach and It’s Contribution to the Study of Living Hadith
Authors: Junianto Viki , Mo’afi  , Amrulloh
Published: February 2025

The term "Living Hadith" represents a new variant in Hadith studies. The author will elucidate the interdisciplinary approach that has been employed in Living Hadith studies and its contributions. This research applies literature review methodology. Data is collected from Google Scholar research within the timeframe of 2017-2023. Subsequently, the data is classified and analyzed. This study identifies three interdisciplinary approaches most commonly utilized by Living Hadith researchers: phenomenology, sociology of knowledge, and ethnography. The study also demonstrates the contributions of interdisciplinary approaches in Living Hadith studies, including preventing Living Hadith researchers from falling into subjective judgment and unilateral justifications, as well as avoiding the limitation of Living Hadith studies to the mere description of a tradition subsequently grounded in Hadith. Instead, these approaches make the study more intriguing by drawing diverse conclusions in line with the interdisciplinary approach employed.
Impact of nitrogen and sulphur fertilizer rates on nitrogen uptake dynamics and nutrient use efficiency in wheat
Authors: Sai G P , Singh A , Sarkar S , Sana Z A , Pallavi  , Chakraborty A , Fatima I
Published: February 2025

A field experiment was performed to assess the impact of nitrogen (N) and sulphur (S) fertilizer rates, along with their interactions, on nutrient uptake, content and nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) in wheat at various growth stages. The study examined the effects of administering 40 kg N, 80 kg N, and 120 kg N alongside 0 kg S, 15 kg S, and 30 kg S on N and S uptake, as well as grain and shoot nutrient content during wheat ontogeny. Nitrogen uptake and concentration in wheat grain and shoots were significantly increased by 120 kg of N and 30 kg of S. At 120 kg N + 30 kg S, shoots (13.91, 34.80, 41.50 and 39.89 kg/ha) and grains (152.36 kg/ha) showed the highest uptake, with the lowest recorded in the control. Sulphur uptake followed a similar pattern, peaking at 120 kg N + 30 kg S (3.17, 6.91, and 8.36 kg/ha) in the shoots. This treatment had the highest S levels in shoots (0.67%, 0.44%, and 0.34%) and grain (0.288%) compared to the control group. The 120 kg N + 30 kg S treatment had the highest NUE and sulphur use efficiency (SUE) (91.31% and 84.10%, respectively), while the 40 kg N + 0 kg S and 40 kg N + 15 kg S treatments recorded the lowest values (53.14% and 11.03%). Nitrogen production efficiency peaked at 21.187 kg yield/kg N at 120 kg N and 0 kg S, but S production efficiency decreased with higher S levels. Balancing N and S improved nutrient absorption, content, and utilization efficiency in the wheat production system.
O wiejskiej uczuciowości (na przykładzie nieoficjalnych antroponimów mieszkańców gminy Babice w powiecie chrzanowskim)
Authors: Ziajka Beata
Published: February 2025

Celem artykułu jest ukazanie stosunku mieszkańców wsi do kwestii eksponowania uczuć zarówno nw obrębie relacji małżeńskiej, jak i rodzicielskiej. Podstawę materiałową opracowania stanowi zbiór 915 przezwisk i przydomków zebranych w latach 2004–2020 na terenie wiejskiej gminy Babice w powiecie chrzanowskim. Analizowany materiał onimiczny został zebrany podczas nieoficjalnych rozmów nz przedstawicielami najstarszego i średniego pokolenia mieszkańców miejscowości wybranych do badań. Każde z zanotowanych przezwisk i przydomków zostało potwierdzone przez różnych informatorów, co świadczy o konsekwentnym ich używaniu, a zatem trwałej dyferencyjności antroponimicznej. W analizie przezwisk i przydomków wykorzystano także fragmenty wypowiedzi mieszkańców, które nie są bezpośrednio związane z przywoływanymi nazwami, niemniej stanowią dla nich istotny kontekst kulturowy. Nieoficjalne antroponimy skupiające się wokół pola tematycznego związanego ze sferą uczuć wskazują, że właściwym obszarem dla uczuciowo-emocjonalnej aktywizacji jednostek jest środowisko familijne. To tutaj uwalniane są najbardziej intymne zachowania werbalne wyrażające emocjonalną zażyłość członków rodzinnej wspólnoty. Sfera uczuć, jako ta bardzo osobista, powinna być jednak sferą hermetyczną. Rodzina powinna bronić swej intymności, nie zaś ją upubliczniać. Manifestacja uczuć w zbyt bogatych formach zewnętrznych stanowi jaskrawe naruszenie normy, a to wiąże się z ingerencją wiejskiej mikrospołeczności w życie danej wspólnoty krewniaczej, czego werbalną manifestacją są akty nominacyjne, w wyniku których powstają nieoficjalne antroponimy. Sfera uczuciowości często pozostaje w jednym polu z poczuciem rodzinnej przynależności, o której decydują więzy krwi. Na płaszczyźnie językowo-kulturowej szczególna rola w podtrzymywaniu ciągłości wspólnoty familijnej i kultywowaniu rodzinnych tradycji przypada przydomkom. Na tle wyraźnie zarysowującej się współcześnie ogólnej tendencji do zmniejszania się znaczenia szerszej rodziny ludowe przydomki pełnią swoistą funkcję łącznika międzypokoleniowego. Dla kształtowania więzi rodzinnych bardzo ważny wydaje się zarówno sam aspekt ich trwałości, jak i dokonująca się przy ich współudziale integracja międzygeneracyjna. Jak wynika z przeprowadzonej analizy, rodzinę chroni pewne tabu, toteż członkowie familii nie powinni wyrażać opinii wartościujących własną rodzinę. Niewskazana jest zarówno gloryfikacja swoich, jak i publiczna eskalacja negatywnych emocji skierowanych w stronę spokrewnionych osób.
Kilka uwag o germanizmach składniowych w gwarach Małopolski południowo-wschodniej
Authors: Kucharzyk Renata
Published: February 2025

Przedmiotem artykułu są germanizmy składniowe występujące w gwarach Małopolski południowo-wschodniej. Omówione zostały przykłady reprezentujące cztery grupy zjawisk gramatycznych uznawanych za wpływ niemczyzny, a mianowicie zwiększanie zakresu użycia niektórych kategorii składniowych polszczyzny, modyfikacje funkcji określonych przyimków, zmiany łączliwości syntaktycznej wyrazów oraz zmiany szyku zdania.
Individual differences in event experiences and psychosocial factors as drivers for perceived linguistic change following occupational major life events
Authors: Wirtz Mason A. , Pickl Simon , Pfenninger Simone E.
Published: February 2025

The aim of this study is to investigate both quantitatively and qualitatively the impact of career-related major life events (MLEs) on patterns of reported linguistic change across the lifespan, with an emphasis on how individual differences relate to differential patterns of MLE-related change. The occupational significant life events scrutinized here include entry into the workforce, job/career change, unemployment, and retirement. We analyzed survey data from 154 German-speaking adults in Austria who experienced (at least) one of these career-related MLEs. Results from Bayesian modeling showed that individual differences in event experiences (e.g., how stressful an MLE is perceived, how damaging an MLE is for one’s social status) alongside social factors such as varietal proficiency affect the degree of perceived MLE-related change in the sociolinguistic repertoire. Qualitatively, the thematic analysis revealed that facets of the linguistic marketplace seemed responsible for occupational MLE-related linguistic change, but also socio-affective drivers such as dialect pride and career-resultant shifts in one’s social networks and contact with other dialects.
Stability and convection in compressible partially ionized plasma layers: nonlinear and linear analysis
Authors: Chandel Vishal , Sunil  , Devi Reeta
Published: February 2025

The thermal convection of compressible, partially ionized plasma has been investigated using nonlinear and linear analyses across three boundary configurations. Nonlinear analysis was carried out via the energy method, while linear analysis was assessed using the normal mode method. For free-free boundaries, exact solutions were obtained, whereas, for rigid-rigid and rigid-free boundaries, the higher-order Galerkin-weighted residual method was employed for numerical results. The critical Rayleigh numbers for both analyses coincide, indicating global stability and confirming the absence of subcritical regions. The impact of collisional frequency on energy decay was quantified, revealing a significant effect on the decay rate, although it does not affect the Rayleigh number. The principle of exchange of stabilities was confirmed in the linear analysis. Compressibility delays the onset of convection. The critical Rayleigh numbers were computed as 986.267, 2,561.64, and 1,650.97 for the free–free, rigid–rigid, and rigid–free cases, respectively, demonstrating that plasma confined between rigid–rigid surfaces exhibits the highest thermal stability.
Deciphering the regulatory programs of RNA binding proteins in rheumatoid arthritis through single-cell transcriptome analysis
Authors: Luo Hongbin , Zheng Qunya , Zhou Youzheng , Lai Weipeng , Zhang Nanwen , Chen Peng
Published: February 2025

Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) data from published datasets were obtained to investigate the expression and dysregulation of RNA-binding proteins (RBPs), which are critical for alternative mRNA splicing and translational control in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). How RBP regulation differs between RA and osteoarthritis (OA) was examined using RBP for single-cell sub-clustering. Quantitative polymerase chain reactions (PCRs) were performed to confirm differentially expressed RBPs in RA fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLSs) and OA-FLSs, as well as in mice with collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) and control mice. Additionally, bulk RNA-seq data were collected and RBP-alternative splicing event (ASE) co-expression analyses were performed to reveal the potential regulatory role of RA-related RBPs on ASEs. Significant variations in relative proportions of cell subtypes were demonstrations between RA and OA with downregulated RBPs outnumbering upregulated RBPs in each cell type and showing high specificity for particular subsets. One hundred five upregulated and 133 downregulated RBPs were identified in fibroblasts. Y-Box binding protein 3 (YBX3) and splicing factor 3b subunit 6 (SF3B6) were confirmed to be upregulated in RA-FLS and CIA mice, while eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4A1 (EIF4A1) and U2 small nuclear RNA auxiliary factor 1 (U2AF1) were downregulated in RA-FLS. The RA group displayed stronger cell type interactions compared to the OA group with enhanced signaling pathways, such as fibronectin 1-cluster of differentiation 44 (FN1-CD44) and C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 12-C-X-C motif chemokine receptor 4 (CXCL12-CXCR4). Furthermore, three upregulated genes (spectrin repeat containing nuclear envelope protein 2 [SYNE2], S100 calcium binding protein A9 [S100A9], and interferon induced protein with tetratricopeptide repeats 3 [IFIT3]) and four downregulated genes (ribonuclease 1 [RNASE1], granulin [GRN], FN1, and sorbin and SH3 domain containing 2 [SORBS2]) were co-expressed in RA-associated RBPs and ASEs. These findings suggest that dysregulation of RBPs may contribute to the development of RA and provide potential targets for therapeutic interventions.
Recognition of Indigenous Peoples Values in Indonesia for Policy Addressing Climate Change
Authors: Rafiqi Ilham Dwi
Published: February 2025

Climate change has a significant impact on vulnerable communities; one of which is indigenous people. The dependence and closeness of indigenous people to the environment and natural resources have indicated that they must be the first to experience the negative impacts of climate change. This abstract focuses on the need of policy reform and strategies to deal with climate change in Indonesia through recognition of the environmental values amidst indigenous people. The current management of climate change in Indonesia shows that there are gaps and weaknesses in the participation of indigenous people for policy making and moves for climate change mitigation and adaptation. The article begins by explaining the guarantee of legal protection and identified the rights of people who are disturbed by the impacts of climate change, including examining whether existing climate change policies in Indonesia are in favor of indigenous people. Apart from that, the exportation of environmental values depicted by indigenous people in Indonesia is also a basis for proposing recognition about climate change handling policy strategies. To answer legal questions, legal and literature studies were chosen. The proposed recognition of environmental values would aim to protect and maintain the existence of indigenous people amidst the threat of climate change. Research findings would become suggestions to the government, starting with reforming problematic policies to taking further steps in recognition of prescribed environmental values. At the end, this article is strongly expected to contribute significantly to the midst of 'climate legislation' and the on-going formulation to generate strategies policy for handling climate change in Indonesia. For existing conditions, this article serves to be a consideration for the need of legal reform in handling climate change policy related to indigenous people.
Integrando la Realidad Aumentada AR-Sandbox en la educación geográfica chilena: experiencia en la asignatura de Manejo de Cuencas Hidrográficas
Authors: Quijada Prado Paula , González Campos María Ester , Ojeda Leal Carolina , Ruz Díaz Matías , Sanhueza Contreras Rodrigo , Alvarado Peterson Voltaire
Published: February 2025

El uso de la Realidad Aumentada Sandbox (AR-Sandbox) resulta una experiencia enriquecedora en la enseñanza y el aprendizaje de la geografía. El objetivo de este artículo es presentarla como recurso didáctico, para modelar territorios reales o imaginarios, en la asignatura de Manejo de Cuencas Hidrográficas en la carrera de Geografía de la Universidad de Concepción, Chile. El diseño metodológico consideró el trabajo del estudiantado, durante todo el semestre, con algunas cuencas hidrográficas del país, utilizando QGIS y ArcGIS, las que luego se modelaron en la AR-Sandbox. Con el fin de conocer su percepción tras la experiencia, se implementó una breve encuesta online a 13 personas estudiantes. Los resultados indicaron que una amplia mayoría (>69%) reconoció haber internalizado mejor los contenidos del curso utilizando este recurso didáctico en 3D, en comparación con el trabajo con mapas (2D). Esto indica la importancia de incorporar diferentes formatos de modelamiento territorial en la enseñanza de la geografía. También se destacó el aporte de la AR-Sandbox para trabajar en equipo en tiempo real y su potencial integración en otros cursos de contenido más complejo, como geomorfología y riesgos socio-naturales. Finalmente, los respondientes propusieron el uso de la AR-Sandbox en asignaturas electivas, apoyo a otras carreras y en tesis de pregrado.
Formación profesional híbrida, retos para el personal docente
Authors: Salazar Soto Dora Yaqueline , Rodríguez Carlota Leticia , González García Luis Alberto , Alvarado Félix Esmeralda
Published: February 2025

La investigación que aquí se reporta, tuvo el objetivo de analizar los retos que el implementar una modalidad híbrida han representado para las personas docentes de Licenciatura en Medicina General. Se abordó a través del método hermenéutico interpretativo de tipo descriptivo. Se utilizaron dos cuestionarios: uno de preguntas cerradas sobre competencias básicas digitales 2.0 de las y los estudiantes universitarios COBADI 2013 (Veytia-Bucheli, 2013), y otro de preguntas abiertas para indagar sobre los retos del personal docente. Participaron 27 profesores de Licenciatura en Medicina General (15 hombres y 12 mujeres). En los resultados se encontró que la planta docente tuvo que capacitarse en el uso de plataformas y recursos tecnológicos, y que modificaron el diseño instruccional con actividades virtuales y presenciales. Además, organizaron de forma diferente el tiempo y los recursos. Se concluye que el cuerpo docente e institución educativa trabajaron en conjunto para continuar con el ciclo escolar de forma híbrida, las y los profesores realizando cambios en la organización y planeación de cursos, aprendieron de forma rápida el cómo emplear las tecnologías y las herramientas que ahí se encuentran, mientras que el equipo administrativo a través de la gestión de espacios en plataformas y conexiones de internet. Se recomienda a la institución continuar capacitando a las y los docentes enfocados en las tecnologías digitales y evaluar su uso, también proporcionarles condiciones y equipamiento adecuado. Al profesorado se sugiere mantener una actitud proclive al cambio permanente, ya que la innovación de las tecnologías educativas sucede constantemente.
Historical Overview of the PCI Journal and Its Contributions to the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Industry
Authors: Raths Donald C. , Nasser George D.
Published: February 2025

This article traces the beginnings of the PCI Journal and recounts its central role in the technical advances of the precast/prestressed concrete industry over the past 50 years (1956–2006).
Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment Plant
Authors: McCraven Sue
Published: February 2025

The significant growth in water treatment infrastructure underscores the untapped potential for ultra-high-performance (UHP) fiber-reinforced precast concrete, a material used in clarifier troughs in the world’s first application of its kind at the Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment Plant in Edmonton, AB, Canada. Lafarge Canada Inc., of Edmonton was the precast concrete producer.
The role of nitric oxide, endothelin-1, and prostaglandins in the pathogenesis of gestational diabetes
Authors:   Bogomolets National Medical University, Kyiv, Ukraine, Yavir V.S. ,   Municipal non-profit enterprise “Perinatal Center of Kyiv”, Ukraine, Govsіeіev D.О. ,   Bogomolets National Medical University, Kyiv, Ukraine,   Municipal non-profit enterprise “Perinatal Center of Kyiv”, Ukraine
Published: February 2025

Studying the pathophysiological mechanisms of gestational diabetes (GD) will enable more accurate prediction of the development of this condition, its adverse perinatal and long-term metabolic consequences.
Aim - assessment of the role of nitric oxide (NO), endothelin-1 (Et-1), and prostaglandins in the pathogenesis of GD.
Materials and methods. Between 2020 and 2023, a comprehensive examination of 120 pregnant women was conducted. The study group included 90 patients with GD, while 30 women with physiological pregnancies formed the control group. Blood samples from all study participants were analyzed for levels of NO, L-arginine, thromboxane B2 (TxB2), Et-1, and prostaglandins E2 (PGE2), F2α (PGF2α), and prostacyclin (PGI2) using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays on a "Sunrise" analyzer from Tecan.
Results. The levels of PGE2 and PGI2 in pregnant women with GD were significantly lower than those in healthy women, and PGF2α and ThB2, on the contrary, were significantly higher. The ratio of prostaglandins PGE2α/PGE2 in pregnant women with GD was 0.36, which was more than 4 times higher than that in healthy women. The ratio of ThB2/PGI2 in pregnant women with GD was 1.52, which was more than 3 times higher than that in healthy women. Multinomial logistic regression models were constructed to predict the occurrence of GD and determine the most sensitive and specific indicator, which included a comprehensive analysis of body weight, heredity, as well as determining the levels of biomarkers such as Et-1, NO, PGF2α, PGE2.
Conclusions. The observed endothelial dysfunction may be a key mechanism underlying the development of preeclampsia and diabetic fetopathy in GD patients, as supported by the multinomial logistic regression models.
The study was conducted in accordance with the principles of the Helsinki Declaration. The study protocol was approved by the local ethics committee of the participating institution. Informed consent was obtained from all patients.
No conflict of interests was declared by the authors.
Genital herpes in obstetrics and neonatal herpes (literature review)
Authors:   Dnipro State Medical University, Ukraine, Dubossarska Yu.O.
Published: February 2025

Genital herpes (GH) is a chronic infection caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1 and 2, which is mainly sexually transmitted and causes recurrent genital ulcers throughout life. Infection of a woman with HSV during pregnancy poses a risk to the development of the fetus and newborn. Transmission of the virus occurs through contact with HSV type 1 or 2 in the prenatal period, during the intrapartum period, or after delivery.
The aim is to review the clinical forms of HSV infection in pregnant women and newborns, ways of mother-to-child transmission, current approaches to diagnosis and treatment, indications for cesarean section, and ways of prevention in uninfected women during pregnancy and in healthy infants.
The literature search was conducted using PubMed/MEDLINE, Google, the Cochrane Library, international recommendations and guidelines for 2014-2025. The clinical diagnosis of GH is usually made by detecting vesicular, eroded, or ulcerated lesions, but should always be confirmed by laboratory tests. The approach to antiviral therapy in pregnant women with GH takes into account the classification of the infection, the severity of symptoms and the gestational age at the time of infection in relation to the term of delivery. Suppressive antiviral therapy is used to reduce the likelihood of recurrence of GH before delivery. Despite progress in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, neonatal herpes infection continues to cause significant morbidity and mortality in newborns.
No conflict of interests was declared by the author.
Optimizing High-Performance and Scalable Cloud Architectures: A Deep Dive into Serverless, Microservices, and Edge Computing Paradigms
Authors:   Independent Researcher, Tiwari Sundar , Dey Saswata ,   Independent Researcher, Sarma Writuraj ,   Independent Researcher
Published: February 2025

The evolution of cloud computing has become apparent over the years including the move from
serverless computing, microservices, and edges. These paradigms are now helping cloud architectures to be further
improved in addressing issues to do with performance, scalability and cost. In this paper we will look at the
developments and fundamental aspects of these architectures especially from the perspective of addressing modern
systems’ needs. In this episode, we distill serverless into its core components such as functions and events, then get into
some of the mechanisms for handling particular concerns such as cold starts. Moreover, we proceed to microservices
architecture with focus on modularity and high-performance design patterns and study how edge computing helps to
minimize the latency for real-time data processing. We also examine ways of improving these cloud systems, for
example, through further integration of serverless and the edge, and the rising incorporation of AI tools for cloud
governance and cost containment. Comparing these paradigms from these perspectives makes it possible to throw light
on tradeoff such as lock in by the vendors, debugging the system, and scaling issues. Examples of application and examples of their use in practice show where these technologies are used now, and what research issues can be found in this sphere, and what can be suggested as one of the ways of their solving.
In the final section of the paper, emphasizing on how the modern world requires large cloud systems; and how decentralized cloud models, sustainability, and the inclusion of AI in cloud mechanisms requires further investigation
Cybersecurity and Deepfakes: The Role of AI and ML in Detection and Prevention
Authors:   Independent Researcher, Dey Saswata
Published: February 2025

: Deepfake technology is still on the rise, bringing serious risks to cybersecurity; detection and prevention
are the next critical levels. This paper examines how AI and ML are critical components of the deepfake approach to
combating cyber threats within the cybersecurity system. The first goals are to assess the efficiency of AI/ML in
deepfake detection, to survey today's methods, and to discuss possible improvements regarding their future
employment. In a quantitative method supplemented by perceptions and impressions from cybersecurity professionals,
this cross-sectional study utilizes a mixed-method questionnaire. Principal findings show that pre-trained AI and ML
enhance the accuracy and efficiency of deepfake identification with some limitations in identifying highly elaborate and
real-time deepfake content. The study concludes that AI/ML-based solutions are needed to enhance anti-deepfake
cybersecurity tools as they provide tailored and reliable frameworks for addressing the issue. They prove the
importance of further implementing AI and ML technologies in improving the resistance of today's cybersecurity
systems.
Desafíos Epistemológicos del Psicólogo en Contextos Indígenas
Authors: Arias-Ortega Katerin , Díaz Alvarado Natalia
Published: February 2025

Resumen El artículo discute los desafíos epistemológicos que enfrenta un psicólogo educacional en contextos indígenas para desarrollar su trabajo profesional desde un enfoque educativo intercultural. En la educación escolar, el trabajo del psicopedagogo está marcado por la negación y la invisibilización de otras formas de conocer, comprender, comportarse y valorar el desarrollo de los sujetos desde la lógica de la educación indígena. Concluimos sobre la urgencia de incorporar los saberes de las psicologías indígenas en la formación profesional de los psicólogos para avanzar en la descolonización de la psicología eurocéntrica occidental desde un pluralismo epistemológico intercultural.
The Concept of Re-addressing in Education and Film Research
Authors: Rezende Filho Luiz Augusto Coimbra de , Santos Gisele Abreu Lira Corrêa dos , Bastos Wagner Gonçalves , Pastor Junior Américo de Araujo
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACT This article presents the theoretical bases and analytical developments of the concept of re- addressing for the research in the area of Education and Cinema. This concept refers to the mediations produced on an audiovisual feature to adapt it to teaching, and allows describing and analyzing modes of teaching in classes with audiovisual in order to identify prevailing and intervening aspects in teaching and learning conditions. We also present the most frequently found audiovisual re-addressing strategies, the modes of reading and spectatorial displacements in teaching, and the knowledge taken into account by teachers to re-address. Finally, we indicate contributions and potentialities of the concept for research.
O Estado do Conhecimento em Arte nos Programas de Pós-graduação em Roraima
Authors: Pinto Rafael Pereira , Baptaglin Leila Adriana
Published: February 2025

Resumo O artigo teve como objetivo analisar as produções científicas no campo das Artes em Programas de Pós-graduação stricto sensu em nível de Mestrado em Roraima. Utilizou-se uma abordagem prioritariamente qualitativa, por meio de pesquisa documental nos portais acadêmicos de 6 programas de Pós-graduação do estado. Após a coleta, foram analisadas 23 dissertações produzidas entre 2018 e 2022. A análise revelou lacunas a serem exploradas, a necessidade de criação de um programa de Pós-graduação específico em Artes em Roraima, além da importância da realização e divulgação de pesquisas que descontroem estereótipos sobre a região e a riqueza artística e cultural do estado.
Japanese Language Teaching: historical milestones
Authors: Sambuichi Cristina Rosoga , Sambuichi Ernesto Atsushi
Published: February 2025

Abstract This article presents the historical evolution of Japanese language teaching in the West, based on “waves of Japonism”. The bibliographic and documentary study revealed that the First Wave (19th century) resulted in the development of Japanese studies as a new academic area, suffering from the restricted number of students and teachers, limited access to teaching materials. The Second Wave (1960-1970) led to the expansion of Japanese language teaching in Europe, and the resumption of teaching for the Japanese immigrant community on the American continent, with support from government agencies such such as JICA and the Japan Foundation. The Third Wave (from 1980 onwards), brought the diversification of the student profile, and the renewal of the teaching methodology.
Hybrid modeling of piezoresistive pavement using finite element method and artificial neural network
Authors: Wang Tianling , Shi Jianwei , Wang Haopeng , Oeser Markus , Liu Pengfei
Published: February 2025

This study aims to establish a hybrid method combining the finite element method (FEM), the mechanical–electrical model, and a back-propagation artificial neural network (BP), to simulate the piezoresistive pavement. First, the tire-pavement FEM model with piezoresistive units was established considering the viscoelasticity of the pavement materials. Subsequently, the mechanical responses of the piezoresistive units under various tire and environmental loads were converted into electrical resistance outputs via the mechanical–electrical model. Finally, BP was trained using simulated data to address challenges associated with the back-calculation of tire loads. Results indicate that the electrical resistance of the piezoresistive unit in complete contact with the tire illustrates an overall rising trend as tire load increases, which is attributed to changes in contact stress. However, the adjacent piezoresistive units display an opposite trend, which can be used to determine the lateral position of the tires. Additionally, electrical resistance shows a non-linear decrease with increasing temperature. The single-hidden-layer BP with 13 neurons was validated to demonstrate higher accuracy compared to multi-hidden-layer BP. Moreover, the Genetic algorithm-optimized single-hidden-layer BP (GA-S-BP) shows further improved performance, achieving an MSE of 1.91 and an MAPE of 8.5%, and a low probability of underestimating tire loads. The GA-S-BP designed in this study can effectively predict tire loads within permissible levels to realize the function of piezoresistive pavement.
Probabilistic stratigraphic modeling from sparse boreholes based on deep learning
Authors: Liu Hong-Chi , Zhang Ning , Yin Zhen-Yu
Published: February 2025

The safety and efficiency of geotechnical design and construction heavily rely on the stratigraphic model from site investigation. However, inherent intricate stratigraphic variations and sparse borehole data introduce uncertainty and pose challenges for subsurface stratigraphy modeling. This paper proposes a hybrid neural network of Pixel Bi-directional Long Short-Term Memory (Bi-LSTM) with dense conditional random field (CRF) for probabilistic stratigraphic modeling using limited site-specific boreholes. The proposed method provides a powerful and useful tool for effectively capturing complex spatial dependencies and probabilistic evaluation of subsurface stratigraphic uncertainty. Given the hierarchical and heterogeneous characteristics of layered soils, a novel soft-boundary label relaxation (Soft-BLR) technique is developed to vectorize stratigraphic variables. Within the framework of the proposed hybrid neural network, the Pixel Bi-LSTM is combined with the Monte Carlo dropout to efficiently approximate the complex stratigraphic distribution. By defining a linear combination of Gaussian kernels, the dense conditional random field is established in the predicted soil profile to further minimize uncertainty around stratigraphic boundaries. Furthermore, this model is illustrated by the synthetic case and applied to two real cases from Hong Kong. The proposed method can not only derive a more reasonable stratigraphic model but also map the spatial uncertainty.
Behavior of reinforced concrete beam subjected to corrosion damage under cyclic loading
Authors: Khorrami Morteza , Goyal Arpit , Sadeghi-Poya Homayoon , Ganjian Eshmaiel , Dangwal Shubham , Sobhani Jafar
Published: February 2025

Corrosion of reinforcement in concrete structures is one of the critical reasons for reducing bearing capacity, causing premature deterioration, and deducing their service life. In this research, several reinforced concrete beams have been designed identically and subjected to different ranges of accelerated corrosion (0 % to 11.3 %) and tested to determine the variation in flexural behavior under cyclic loading. The results showed that in the early stages of corrosion up to 2%, the specimen bearing capacity, deflection, and flexural stiffness have not been significantly affected. As the rate of corrosion in the reinforcements increases, the specimens enter to plastic zone earlier, bearing capacity decreases up to 50%, flexural stiffness reduces by 30%, and deflection increases up to 230% when compared to the reference specimen having no corrosion damage.
Evaluation of Data Processing Strategies for Methane Isotopic Signatures Determined During Near-Source Measurements
Authors: Defratyka Sara M. , France James L. , Fisher Rebecca E. , Lowry Dave , Fernandez Julianne M. , Bakkaloglu Semra , Yver-Kwok Camille , Paris Jean-Daniel , Bousquet Philippe , Arnold Tim , Rennick Chris , Helmore Jon , Yarrow Nigel , Nisbet Euan G.
Published: February 2025

Mobile, near-source measurements are broadly used for determining δ13CH4 of individual methane (CH4) emissions sources. To answer the need for robust and comparable measurement methods, we aim to define the best practices to determine isotopic signatures of CH4 sources from atmospheric measurements, considering instrument accuracy and precision. Using the Keeling and Miller-Tans methods, we verify the impact of linear fitting methods, averaging approaches, and for the Miller-Tans method, different background composition. Measurement techniques include Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (IRMS) and Cavity Ring Down Spectroscopy (CRDS). The use of the active AirCore system for sampling, coupled to CRDS for measurement, is examined. Due to their higher precision and accuracy, the chosen data processing strategy does not significantly influence IRMS results. Comparatively lower-precision CRDS measurements are more sensitive to methodological choices. Fitting methods with forced symmetry like Major Axis or Bivariate Correlated Errors and Intrinsic Scatter (BCES) with orthogonal sub-method introduce significant bias in the determined δ13CH4 signatures using measurements from the lower-precision CRDS. The most reliable results are obtained for non-averaged data using fitting methods, which include uncertainties of x- and y-axis values, like York fitting or BCES (Y|X) sub-method, where x is treated as an independent variable. The Ordinary Least Squares method provides sufficiently robust results and can be used to determine δ13CH4 in near-source conditions. The present recommendations are aimed at laboratories measuring δ13CH4 source signatures to encourage consistency in the required methods for data analysis.
Diplomatic mechanisms as a springboard to enhance the implementation of decisions by the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights with specific reference to persons with disabilities
Authors: Purmah Neel Raamandarsingh
Published: February 2025

This article examines the role of diplomatic mechanisms in enhancing the implementation of decisions by the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, with a specific focus on the rights of persons with disabilities. With the entry into force of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Africa in 2024, it is anticipated that more communications dealing with the rights of persons with disabilities will be submitted to and decided by the African Commission. Diplomatic and political mechanisms are identified as pragmatic and effective avenues for ensuring compliance with African Commission decisions, especially given the complex interplay between human rights norms, state sovereignty and political considerations. These diplomatic mechanisms facilitate constructive engagement and the formulation of tailored recommendations that align with the internal dynamics of states. Notwithstanding these benefits, many African states continue to struggle with fulfilling their obligations, particularly regarding the rights of persons with disabilities. This non-compliance weakens the Commission's effectiveness. The article highlights the detrimental impact of non-compliance relating to persons with disabilities, who face persistent attitudinal, environmental and systemic barriers. It argues that the failure to implement the Commission's decisions undermines the Commission's credibility and hampers the development of a robust human rights culture for persons with disabilities. To address these deficiencies, the article advocates the use of diplomatic mechanisms, such as negotiations, dialogue and cooperation, as catalysts for change. Through sustained engagement and dialogue, diplomatic efforts can encourage states to ensure that disability rights and inclusive policies are placed at the forefront of national policies, thereby strengthening implementation mechanisms. Ultimately, it is hoped that the African Commission and other stakeholders can play a more active role in advancing the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities across Africa.
Tug-of-war: LGBTIQ+ rights in the African human rights architecture
Authors: Reiss Mariel , Tabengwa Monica
Published: February 2025

Regional organisations can constitute an arena for the negotiation of the human rights of sexual and gender minorities. They facilitate this through institutionalised bodies within their human rights architecture and fora for the involvement of non-state actors. However, the narrative of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer Africans' so-called 'un-Africanness' is often invoked to (mis)appropriate these spaces, using 'anti-imperialist/anti-colonial' rhetoric to exclude LGBTIQ+ persons from human rights protection. In this article we argue that the design choices for regional organisations are both a means of establishing institutionalised human rights frameworks and offer mechanisms for selectively appropriating narratives that justify the exclusion of certain groups from rights protections. This makes regional organisations highly contested spaces where norms, policies and power structures are in continuous negotiation. We conceptualise these contestations as a tug-of-war over which rights and whose identities are recognised within these frameworks. To unpack this struggle over whose human rights are acknowledged and whose are questioned and denied, we examine two key cases in the regional human rights arena of the African Union. These cases are the (de)registration of the Coalition of African Lesbians and the adoption and implementation of Resolution 275 by the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights. Within these interrelated regional arenas of the AU, critical questions emerge, namely, how these tug-of-war dynamics are carried out among state actors, and how these conflicts unfold between state and non-state actors within the AU's regional spaces.
Clinical and rehabilitation aspects of managing patients with meningiomas, schwannomas, ependymomas, and pituitary neuroendocrine tumors
Authors: Vasilenko A. V. , Lavrik M. T. , Grigoreva P. A. , Chudievich S. N.
Published: February 2025

The rehabilitation of neurooncology patients represents a critical issue due to the high incidence of brain tumors of varying locations and the severity of associated neurological symptoms, which significantly reduce the patient’s quality of life. Over the past decades, the prevalence of central nervous system tumor has increased by more than twofold in individuals aged 65 and above. Neurooncology patients represent a complex group that requires long-term restorative treatment. The early initiation of rehabilitation facilitates the recovery of impaired functions prior to the formation of persistent pathological patterns. This article examines neurorehabilitation methods using the example of the most common benign brain tumors, which include meningiomas, schwannomas, ependymomas, and pituitary neuroendocrine tumors. Significant advancements have been made in the treatment of these tumors in recent years, particularly through combined treatment modalities. A multidisciplinary approach to neurooncology is becoming increasingly recognized as a key element in global healthcare. However, the needs of these patients and their families extend beyond medical care, necessitating the involvement of psychologists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and social workers. A comprehensive approach to treatment, early restorative interventions and the development of innovative neurorehabilitation methods can facilitate a personalized strategy for patients with benign brain tumors, thereby increasing their rehabilitation potential.
Efficacy and safety of repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation in patients with lumbosacral radiculopathy during early postoperative rehabilitation period following microdiscectomy
Authors: Blokhina V. N.
Published: February 2025

Background. The considerable number of surgical interventions for the treatment of discogenic lumbosacral radiculopathy

(LSR) highlights the importance of optimizing complex post-surgical rehabilitation programs, particularly those incorporating innovative physiotherapeutic techniques. One of the modern and safe methods in physiotherapeutic rehabilitation is repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation (rPMS).

Objective: to evaluate the efficacy of a rehabilitation therapy that includes rPMS for patients with LSR during the early postoperative rehabilitation period following microdiscectomy.

Material and methods. A prospective randomized comparative study involved 71 patients with LSR following microdiscectomy. On postoperative Day 7, the patients were randomly assigned to one of two groups. Group 1 (n=35) received a course of rPMS in addition to the standard rehabilitation therapy, while Group 2 (n=36) received only the standard treatment. Pain intensity was assessed using the visual analog scale, anxiety was evaluated using the state-trait anxiety inventory, and health-related quality of life was measured with the EuroQol-5D questionnaire.

Results. On Day 21 of rehabilitation, a statistically significant difference (p=0.036) in pain intensity in the lower limb was observed between the two groups. In addition, a statistically significant difference (p=0.042) was revealed in the frequency distribution of trait anxiety severity. A statistically significant improvement in the frequency distribution of self-care level was observed in Group 1 between Days 7 and 21 (p<0.05).

Conclusion. The clinical effects observed in terms of the regression of pain, improved sensory function, and psychological wellbeing were more pronounced in the group receiving rPMS. These findings suggest that rPMS incorporated into postoperative rehabilitation programs may serve as a valuable tool for enhancing patient recovery.
Biologically active peloids as monotherapy in patients with chronic abacterial prostatitis
Authors: Neymark Alexander I. , Davydov Andrei V. , Kablova Irina V. , Kovaleva Yulia S.
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND: Chronic prostatitis is the most prevalent condition among male reproductive system disorders. The treatment of chronic prostatitis has not only medical but also significant social implications.
AIM: To evaluate the efficacy of a biogenic complex containing Tambukan mud in patients with chronic abacterial prostatitis.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study included 67 patients aged 28 to 57 years diagnosed with chronic abacterial prostatitis. All patients received a biogenic complex containing Tambukan mud in the form of suppositories, administered twice daily for 15 days. The total follow-up period was 1 month, with clinical evaluations conducted during the initial visit, on Day 15 (second visit), and on Day 30 (third visit).
RESULTS: Analysis of patient-reported outcomes using the National Institutes of Health Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index (NIH-CPSI) revealed that the total score decreased from 25.9 ± 3.8 to 3.9 ± 0.11 during treatment. Palpation of the prostate gland showed improvement: in all 67 patients (100%), the prostate became elastic, and in 63 patients (94%), it became non-tender. Transrectal ultrasound findings at the second visit demonstrated an average prostate volume reduction of 1.3 times, which further decreased to 1.5 times by the third visit. At the third visit, there was a statistically significant increase in both peak systolic and diastolic blood flow velocities in the central and peripheral zones of the prostate compared to baseline (p 0.001).
CONCLUSIONS: The findings indicate that a biogenic complex containing Tambukan mud has a beneficial effect on the key clinical manifestations of chronic abacterial prostatitis. It significantly reduces pain and urinary symptoms, decreases prostate volume, restores prostatic hemodynamics, and may be recommended for this patient population.
Multi-omics-based approach to understanding genomic and functional features shared by osteosarcoma and bone metastatic prostate cancer
Authors:   , Iqbal Waleed , Fatatis Alessandro , Throckmorton Amy
Published: February 2025

This research identifies key molecular and epigenetic drivers' cancer growth and proliferation in the skeleton by investigating bone-metastatic prostate cancer and primary osteosarcoma, through the integration of gene expression and methylation data using statistical and machine learning approaches. Aim 1 focused on developing methodologies for analyzing methylation and gene expression data, including the design and analysis of the novel mm285 mouse methylation array. These approaches were applied in Aim 2 to bone-tropic prostate cancer, verifying the inverse relationship between the androgen receptor and the cytokine Interleukin-1beta and identifying differential methylation as a regulatory mechanism. Additional analyses highlighted the role of the chemokine receptor CX3CR1 and compared bone-metastatic prostate adenocarcinoma to neuroendocrine prostate cancer that metastasized to soft tissues. In Aim 3, a random forest (RF) model identified 140 genes differentiating bone metastatic from non-bone metastatic prostate cancers, with 88 showing consistent trends in primary osteosarcoma and 8 linked to significantly worse patient survival. Methylation data revealed 85 CpGs correlated with these genes, including 54 CpGs with positive and 31 with negative correlations, implicating enhancer-mediated activation and methylation-induced repression. These findings highlight critical regulatory elements and provide a foundation for experimental validation of the newly acquired information with the goal of identifying novel therapeutic targets for the treatment of both primary and secondary bone tumor.
epitafio latino de Quevedo: Epitaphium Domini Francisci Gomez de Quevedo Domino Ludovico Carrillo. Edición, traducción y estudio
Authors: Del Amo Lozano Milagros
Published: February 2025

En este artículo se edita, traduce y comenta un epitafio que escribió Francisco de Quevedo en latín; lo dedicó a su amigo Luis Carrillo y Sotomayor, fallecido a los 27 años, y fue publicado en 1611.