bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Yapay Zekâ ve Dezenformasyon: OpenAI Raporu Doğrultusunda Küresel Dezenformasyon Kampanyalarının Analizi
Authors: Avşar Bahadır
Published: January 2025

Bu çalışma, yapay zekâ teknolojilerinin dezenformasyon kampanyalarında kullanımını ele alarak dijital ortamda ortaya çıkan yeni tehditleri anlamayı amaçlamaktadır. Yapay zekânın hızlı gelişimi ve geniş çapta veri işleme kapasitesi, dezenformasyonun yayılma hızını ve etkisini artırarak toplumsal yapıları ve demokratik süreçleri savunmasız hâle getirmektedir. Çalışma, dezenformasyon stratejilerini yapay zekâ bağlamında inceleyerek, bilginin manipülasyonu ve sahte gerçekliklerin oluşturulmasındaki rolünü araştırmaktadır. Kuramsal olarak yapay zekânın dezenformasyon ortamına olan katkısı ele alınmış ve literatürdeki dezenformasyon stratejileri detaylandırılmıştır. Metodolojik olarak literatür taraması ve elektronik materyal inceleme yöntemleri kullanılmıştır. Bu çalışmada sistematik bir literatür taraması yapılmış ve OpenAI tarafından yayımlanan, yapay zekâ kullanılarak dezenformasyon faaliyetlerini ele alan dört ülkeye ait raporlar doküman analizi yöntemiyle incelenmiştir. Özellikle, OpenAI raporu üzerinden Rusya, Çin, İran ve İsrail gibi ülkelerin yürüttüğü yapay zekâ destekli dezenformasyon kampanyaları vaka çalışması olarak incelenmiştir. Bulgular, bu ülkelerin dezenformasyon kampanyalarının küresel güvenlik ve diplomasi üzerindeki olumsuz etkilerine işaret etmektedir. Çalışma, dezenformasyonun toplumsal etkilerini anlamaya ve bu soruna karşı çözüm geliştirme çabalarına katkı sunmayı hedeflemektedir.
Sağlık İletişiminde Dezenformasyonun Rolü: Maymun Çiçeği Hastalığı Örneği
Authors: Zelan Zeynep
Published: January 2025

Halkı sağlık konusunda bilgilendirme, bilinçlendirme ve sağlık profesyonelleri ile halk arasında bilgi akışını sağlama gibi işlevleri olan sağlık iletişimi; tıp, halk sağlığı, iletişim gibi alanları içeren disiplinler arası bir çalışma alanıdır. Özellikle Kovid-19 pandemisi sürecinde sosyal medyada yapılan dezenformasyon paylaşımları, sağlık konusunda olağanüstü dönemlerde medyada hakikatin önemini ortaya koymuştur. Bilgi akışının inanılmaz hızda gerçekleştiği, herkesin içerik paylaşabildiği, etkileşim ve hızın gerçeğin önüne geçebildiği sosyal medya çağında sağlık konusunda doğru bilgi ihtiyacı da bir o kadar elzem olmuştur. Bu yüzden dezenformasyonun önüne geçmek için öncelikle bilgi eksikliğine izin verilmemesi, bunun için de halkın doğru, etkin ve hızlı bir şekilde bilgilendirilmesi, yapılan dezenformasyon, manipülasyon çalışmalarına karşı kaynak ve kanıt gösterilerek doğrularının halka duyurulması önem taşımaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, sağlık iletişiminde dezenformasyonun rolünü, halk arasında “maymun çiçeği” olarak bilinen MPox hastalığı hakkında yapılan sosyal medya paylaşımları üzerinden ortaya koymaktır. Çalışmadaki örneklem, 10 Ağustos 2024-08 Eylül 2024 tarihleri arasında Cumhurbaşkanlığı İletişim Başkanlığı Dezenformasyonla Mücadele Merkezi ve Anadolu Ajansı Teyit Hattı’nın doğrulama mekanizmaları sonucu elde edilen verilerden derlenmiştir. Nitel yöntem tasarımının kullanıldığı makalede, Wardle ve Derakhshan’ın ortaya koyduğu dezenformasyonun 7 türü baz alınarak belirlenen örneklem analiz edilmiştir. Yapılan analiz sonucunda sağlık gibi kamuoyunun doğru bilgiye en çok ihtiyaç duyduğu bir alanda uydurulmuş, çarpıtılmış ya da manipüle edilmiş haberlerin dolaşıma girdiği görülmüştür. İncelenen 13 haber/paylaşımdan 12’sinin yanlış olduğu, haberlerden 6’sında manipülasyon, 4’ünde uydurma, 2’sinde çarpıtma, 2’sinde de hatalı ilişkilendirme gibi dezenformasyon teknikleri kullanıldığı tespit edilmiştir.
PROSPECTIVE MODEL OF INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC AND SCIENTIFIC-TECHNICAL COOPERATION IN THE INTERESTS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF UKRAINE
Authors: Vlasov A. , Matiushchenko O. , Gukov I.
Published: January 2025

Taking into account the experience of Ukraine’s resistance to the armed aggression of the russian federation since 2014, the support of partners is crucial. The trust of partner countries can be caused by a number of factors, one of which is effective scientific and scientific-technical cooperation in the interests of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. As a result, the security and defense sector of Ukraine must and must systematically update the organization, planning and implementation of scientific and scientific-technical cooperation in accordance with the requirements of modernity and the experience of partner countries in this direction. As a result, the security and defense sector of Ukraine must and must systematically update the organization, planning and implementation of scientific and scientific-technical cooperation in accordance with the requirements of modernity and the experience of partner countries in this direction. The work presents the results of the analysis of the purpose and tasks of the current advisory and advisory bodies of the state, in the system of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, the main partner states, their interrelationships and coordinating actions, the main principles of activity, the model of scientific and scientific and technical cooperation of Ukraine is summarized and formed with partner countries in the interests of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which currently exists, proposals are given for priority measures to organize cooperation and coordination of actions with the NATO Science & Technology Organization (STO), a perspective model of scientific and scientific and technical cooperation of Ukraine with partner countries is built, priority measures for effective cooperation in the field of international scientific and scientific-technical cooperation in the interests of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been determined, namely: identification and authorization by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of a national coordinator for the organization of interdepartmental interaction within the state and international cooperation with partner countries; formation of a network of independent experts-specialists in the military sphere in various scientific areas and fields of knowledge (with a high degree of scientific and technical affinity to the main areas of activity of the Science & Technology Board STO); the appointment of national representatives for direct cooperation on a permanent basis with the expert committees of the II level of the NATO Science &Technology Organization; creation of a separate consultative and advisory center in the Armed Forces of Ukraine for the implementation and implementation of international scientific and scientific-technical cooperation in the interests of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
ESTIMATION OF METHODOLOGICAL ERROR OF THE HIGH-FREQUENCY METHOD FOR CALCULATING THE SECONDARY RADIATION OF ELECTRICALLY LARGE RADAR OBJECTS
Authors: Riapolov I. , Sukharevsky O. , Vasilets V.
Published: January 2025

The paper presents the results of estimating the methodological error of the asymptotic high-frequency method for calculating the secondary radiation of electrically large radar objects using the example of a perfectly conducting sphere with a radius of 1 m. To evaluate the accuracy of the high-frequency method, the results of calculating the secondary radiation of the object under study obtained by the strict and approximate methods were compared. Calculations were performed for a frequency of 10 GHz, which corresponds to a wavelength of 3 cm, and for a frequency of 3 GHz, which corresponds to a wavelength of 10 cm. In addition, the influence of the number of elementary sections (triangular flat facets [13]) of the modelling surface on the accuracy of the results was evaluated.
As a result of the study, it was shown that the accuracy of the asymptotic high-frequency method for calculating a perfectly conducting sphere with a radius of 1 m significantly depends on the number of facets per unit area λ×λ. By increasing the number of facets, it is possible to approximate the surface of the object of study with greater accuracy and achieve greater convergence of the results obtained by the approximate method with the rigorous one. However, an increase in the number of facets leads to a significant increase in the time required to calculate the characteristics of secondary radiation and develop a research model.
In addition, as an example, the influence of the accuracy of calculating the secondary radiation of a perfectly conductive sphere with a radius of 1 m on the maximum radar detection range was assessed and the increase in the number of facets per unit area λ×λ was studied to achieve the required accuracy. It was found that increasing the number of facets for a metal sphere with a radius of 1 m from 80 000 to 1 280 000 in engineering calculations does not significantly affect the maximum radar detection range.
Thus, the results obtained in this paper suggest that asymptotic high-frequency methods can be used to calculate smooth perfectly conductive objects of electrically large dimensions with the required accuracy.
MORFOMETRIA DE SEMENTES, FRUTOS E ASPECTOS MORFOLÓGICOS DE PLÂNTULAS DE SLOANEA GUIANENSIS AUBL. (BENTH) (ELAEOCARPACEAE)
Authors: Pimenta Amiel Johnson Cardoso , Castro Paulo Henrique Carvalho de , Meireles Anne Louise , Santos Mário Davi Coutinho , Filho Daniel Pereira da Silva , Soares Santy Luz , Araújo Dênmora Gomes de
Published: January 2025

A espécie Sloanea guianensis Aubl. (Benth), conhecida popularmente como urucurana, é uma arbórea com ampla distribuição no território brasileiro, sendo encontrada em variadas vegetações. O estudo morfométrico de sementes e frutos e aspectos morfológicos das plântulas, são ferramentas importantes para o fornecimento de subsídios necessários, visando o reconhecimento de espécies no campo e auxiliando nos diversos estudos ecológicos e tecnológicos de qualquer espécie. Objetivou-se, neste trabalho, avaliar a morfobiometria de frutos e sementes, germinação acumulada e caracteres morfológicos de plântulas de S. guianensis. As ementes foram descritas pela avaliação do comprimento, diâmetro, massa fresca e teor de água e os frutos: comprimento e diâmetro. Assim, foi calculada a germinação acumulada (GA) e caracterizado a morfologia de frutos e plântulas. Os dados foram submetidos a teste de Correlação de Pearson, com o auxílio do software estatístico R-Studio. Os frutos e sementes demonstraram comportamento homogêneo para todas as variáveis avaliadas, evidenciado pelo baixo desvio padrão e coeficiente de variação. O fruto é do tipo capsula, seco, deiscente e monospérmico. Em condições de laboratório, verificou-se um valor médio de 85% de GA durante 14 dias. A germinação é do tipo epígea e fanerocotiledonar com formação de plântula aos 17 dias. Portanto, esse conjunto de dados acrescenta informações a respeito da biometria e morfologia dessa espécie, podendo auxiliar sua identificação em campo e subsidiar estratégias de manejo e sistemática.
ANÁLISE COMPARATIVA DE PAREDES DE CONTENÇÃO PARA ESTRUTURAS DE GARAGEM SUBTERRÂNEA
Authors: Matos Rui , Matias de Paula Filho José , Guerrero Mariana Rosas Grandezzi , Martins João , Magri Marcos Octavio Carvalho
Published: January 2025

Estruturas de garagem subterrânea tem aumentado significativamente nos últimos anos nas cidades em constante expansão, como forma de otimizar o uso do solo disponível. Por isso, a definição e seleção da parede de contenção é de vital importância para o desempenho da solução final. O estudo apresentado neste documento se concentra nas particularidades do mercado brasileiro e tem como objetivo comparar as duas soluções mais representativas desse mercado. Efetuou-se em primeiro lugar, uma análise/comparação de custos de ambas as soluções, levando também em consideração o efeito dos diferentes tempos de execução em uma análise de fluxo de caixa proposta, a fim de identificar e ressaltar os principais benefícios das paredes de estaca prancha. No entanto, os benefícios da solução de estaca prancha são ainda mais evidenciados pela análise ambiental de ciclo de vida proposta. Em 2020, o setor da construção civil foi responsável por 37% das emissões globais de CO2e. Considerando a mudança de orientação do mercado por utilização de produtos com baixas emissões de carbono, é apresentada uma análise do ciclo de vida de ambas as soluções, assumindo uma vida útil de 60 anos e são analisadas diferentes fases, desde a produção até o fim da vida, incluindo os benefícios futuros (módulo D).
JORNADA EXTENSIONISTA: “DESMISTIFICANDO A EXTENSÃO: DESAFIOS E POSSIBILIDADES DO FAZER EXTENSIONISTA”
Authors: Silva Lucyane Mendes , Maia Antônio de Azevedo , Silva Ellen Cristina Costa da , Feitosa Wesley Gomes , Rezende Mara Regina Kossoski Felix , Nascimento Josiani Nunes do , Chaves Daniella de Oliveira
Published: January 2025

Bem-vindo querido leitor. É com muito orgulho que apresentamos a vocês nosso livro de resumos que, é fruto de um trabalho intenso e cheio de saberes das mais diversas áreas do conhecimento que está sendo divulgado por meio das atividades extensionistas de nossos alunos e professores na II Jornada Extensionista da Faculdade Martha Falcão Wyden.
Ao longo de anos, nossos professores e alunos executam atividades diversas que venham levar conhecimento e colaboração a comunidade, esse processo educacional valoriza o contexto local com um olhar de aproximação ao conhecimento.
Convidamos você caro leitor, para refletir sobre diversos assuntos voltados a prática pedagógica extensionista em colaboração com a comunidade em geral, acreditamos que está obra deva ser ofertada ao maior número de pessoas, assim poderemos multiplicar novas ideias, novas formar de agir e discutir novos meios de promover a união entre a academia e a comunidade e ao mesmo tempo avançar essa união em nossa comunidade.
Constitucionalismo e Integração na Nova Ordem Jurídica Mundial
Authors: Balestero Gabriela Soares
Published: January 2025

Introdução: O conceito de constitucionalismo tem evoluído ao longo das décadas, refletindo as mudanças políticas, sociais e jurídicas que moldam as sociedades contemporâneas. Em um cenário global cada vez mais interconectado, a integração de normas e princípios constitucionais entre estados-nação tornou-se um tema central para a compreensão da nova ordem jurídica mundial. Este trabalho examina como o constitucionalismo se adapta e interage com processos de integração internacional, discutindo as implicações para a soberania nacional e para a ordem jurídica global.
Implications of Blockchain Technology on Strategic Human Resource Practices: Potential Losses of Key Functions
Authors: GUNAWAN William Ben
Published: January 2025

In this paper, I argue that the implication of blockchain – a rising technology – may replace three human resource functions: rewards, administrative responsibilities, and performance management. A feature of blockchain that may cause this is called smart contracts, which are self-executing contracts with the terms of the agreement directly written into code. These smart contracts can automate and streamline various HR processes, from salary disbursements to performance appraisals and compliance management. By leveraging blockchain's decentralized and immutable nature, organizations can enhance efficiency, transparency, and security in these critical HR functions. Integrating blockchain technology promises to reduce administrative overhead, minimize errors and fraud, and foster greater employee trust. This paper explores the transformative potential of blockchain in HR, examining how blockchain-enabled systems can operate, the benefits they offer, and the broader implications for HR departments. By analyzing the potential displacement of traditional HR roles and the strategic considerations for adopting this technology, this study provides a comprehensive understanding of how blockchain can redefine HR functions and contribute to long-term organizational success.
The Covid-19 Era: An Examination of the 5G Conspiracy Theory and the Challenges of Educating Children in Nigeria
Authors: Ani Kelechi Johnmary
Published: January 2025

Children are special gifts to parents from God. They were entrusted to their parents and guardians for training and sponsorship into successful adult life. Thus, this study examined the challenges faced by Nigerian children in the era of Covid 19 that ravaged the world. The study used qualitative methodology of secondary data analysis and the 5G Conspiracy Theory to explain how the Covid 19 affected the education of children in the Nigerian setting within the COVID-19 period. It found that parents who aligned themselves with the social conspiracies and social constructivism of the Covid 19, avoided e-forms of educational training for their children and that negatively affected the child-learners as they lost time and necessary intellectual empowerment within that period. It recommends increased use of e-learning platforms to teach children in all government and private teaching establishments in Nigeria.

Keywords: Covid 19, 5G Conspiracy Theory, Education, Children, Nigeria
Connaissances, attitudes et pratiques du matériel d’ostéosynthèse chez les usagers du service de chirurgie au Centre Hospitalier Régional (CHR) de Dédougou (Burkina Faso)
Authors: Berthe Abdramane
Published: January 2025

Introduction : Les Matériels d’ostéosynthèse (MOS) suscitent des préoccupations parmi les malades et le personnel médical, influençant les attitudes et pratiques liées à leur utilisation. La recherche en sociologie sur ces matériels est limitée, justifiant une étude des connaissances, attitudes et pratiques (CAP) des usagers du service de chirurgie au Centre hospitalier régional (CHR) de Dédougou (Burkina Faso). Méthodes : Il s’agit d’une étude mixte transversale à visée descriptive. Un échantillon de 310 usagers a été sélectionné pour l’administration d’un questionnaire numérique. Des entretiens semi-structurés avec 51 personnes ont exploré les perceptions et expériences détaillées concernant les MOS. Les données ont été analysées à l’aide de QDA Miner, avec des principes éthiques strictement respectés. Résultats : La majorité des usagers (63 %) avaient entendu parler des MOS, principalement par des sources informelles, mais seulement 53 % en comprenaient les avantages et les inconvénients. Les attitudes étaient majoritairement positives, avec 82 % prêts à utiliser les MOS en cas de nécessité, bien que 18 % expriment des réticences en raison du coût élevé et des préjugés culturels. Près de 29 % des usagers avaient déjà subi une fracture, avec 50 % ayant reçu une proposition de MOS. La communication soignant-soigné est cruciale pour améliorer la compréhension et l’acceptation des MOS. Conclusion : L’étude souligne la nécessité de renforcer les stratégies de communication et d’éducation pour une meilleure compréhension des MOS. Les efforts devraient inclure des politiques pour rendre les MOS financièrement accessibles, intégrer les préoccupations culturelles dans la planification des soins, et améliorer la formation des professionnels de santé.
Optimizing model for agile product development in garment industry
Authors: Suhartini Suhartini , Suef Mokh , Ciptomulyono Udisubakti , Widodo Erwin
Published: January 2025

Purpose: This research aims to determine an optimal plan for product development process. The developed product is a sustainable product with an agile concept. Mathematical models are involved to determine the optimal value of the number of product ideas and it is profits. The mathematical model will be of beneficial to create product development process strategies.Design/methodology/approach: This article develops a mathematical model of integer linear programming using LINGO 18.0 software. The results of the mathematical model to get the best value are maximizing profits by considering the number of product ideas. In determining profits, this research uses idea prices and idea costs. Total profit is the total income from realizing the product idea minus the total costs of realizing the product idea.Findings: This research creates a mathematical model of the product development process in the garment industry. The sustainable products studied are garment products. The product development process consists of five mathematical model scenarios. The best model result is the fifth scenario, namely, the value of the number of product ideas is six units, and the profit value is IDR1220000.Research limitations/implications: This research discusses one stage of the product development process. This stage is the planning stage. Research can be developed by discussing all stages of the product development process.Practical implications: The mathematical models will help product development teams maximize profits among product ideas.Social implications: The discussion of the mathematical model can be applied to other garment industries.Originality/value: The product development process requires a mathematical model, namely a linear integer, to maximize profits from the number of sustainable product ideas.
Nouvelle route, nouveaux profits ? Les expéditions commerciales marseillaises à la Chine (1790-1793)
Authors: Buti Gilbert , Raveux Olivier
Published: January 2025

Au début de la Révolution française, trois expéditions commerciales sont organisées à partir de Marseille vers Canton. La cité phocéenne devient alors le port français le plus intéressé dans les échanges avec la Chine. Comment expliquer cet appétit des Marseillais pour l’Empire du Milieu ? Quels étaient les promoteurs de ces expéditions ? À partir de quelles stratégies ces voyages ont-ils été conçus ? Avec quels résultats à court et à plus long termes ? Le but de cette recherche est d’apporter des réponses à ces questions et de porter l’attention sur les temporalités de l’entreprise maritime phocéenne du xviiie siècle. La Chine n’a pas offert les résultats espérés et n’a pas ouvert un nouveau cycle de croissance pour les Marseillais. Néanmoins, avec une conjoncture politique plus favorable, ces trois voyages vers Canton auraient pu constituer une véritable aubaine passagère, à l’image des expéditions menées vers le golfe du Mexique et la mer du Sud quelques décennies plus tôt.
L’émancipation des femmes dans l’autobiographie de Clémentine de Como (1853)
Authors: Salvetti Monica
Published: January 2025

L’institutrice Clémentine de Como, née à Bonnieux (Provence) en 1803 et morte à Turin en 1871, nous présente, à travers son autobiographie intitulée Émancipation de la femme (publiée en 1853 en français à Turin), son parcours personnel « d’émancipation » et ses propositions pour améliorer la condition féminine. L’auteure aborde plusieurs questions brûlantes pour la période telles que, par exemple, l’absence de droits civils et politiques des femmes en Italie (et en France) au xixe siècle, la condition tragique des femmes séduites et l’injustice résultant de l’impunité pour les hommes qui abusent des jeunes filles mal préparées à la vie mondaine. Pour rétablir davantage de justice, de Como propose notamment la libération de la parole des femmes victimes d’abus masculins et une meilleure éducation des filles au sein de leur famille et d’institutions scolaires laïques. Cependant, ses propos trop modernes pour l’époque, dans le contexte très fermé du Royaume de Savoie, n’ont pas eu l’écho escompté ; son ouvrage est dès lors tombé dans l’oubli.
Izumi Shikibu 和泉式部 et Sone no Yoshitada 曽禰好忠
Authors: Bénézet Lise
Published: January 2025

La Cour japonaise de l’époque de Heian constitue un milieu privilégié réunissant l’élite sociale et culturelle du Japon de l’époque. Il est pourtant possible d’y trouver des individus marginalisés ou marginaux. Nous nous intéresserons ainsi aux cas de deux poètes : Sone no Yoshitada (930 ?-987 ?) et Izumi Shikibu (v.970- ?), dame de cour dont l’écriture est marquée par l’influence de Yoshitada. Malgré leur marginalisation, ces deux aristocrates ont continué à pratiquer la poésie waka, activité pourtant sociale et régie par des règles laissant à première vue peu de place à l’originalité. Nous étudierons ici au travers d’exemples de poèmes de ces deux auteurs l’articulation entre marginalité, originalité et pratique littéraire collective voire institutionnalisée.
La science-fiction dans les bandes dessinées chinoises des années 1980
Authors: Danysz Norbert
Published: January 2025

Malgré la place centrale qu’occupent apparemment la bande dessinée comme la science-fiction dans le projet politique et culturel de la Chine communiste, les bandes dessinées de science-fiction publiées à l’Ère des réformes tendent à se placer à l’écart de la culture légitime. Cette position marginale accompagne le développement d’une nouvelle esthétique exprimée dans des lianhuanhua 连环画 aux dessins modernes et dynamiques. À travers l’étude de neuf œuvres plus ou moins connues, il apparaît que les bandes dessinées de science-fiction publiées dans la Chine des 1980 innovent graphiquement selon trois principes simultanés : une composition des images par juxtaposition, une tendance à la géométrisation des figures et un recours prolixe aux emanatas. Au-delà des différences qui peuvent subsister dans le trait (réaliste ou schématique), ces trois principes permettent de circonscrire une nouvelle catégorie stylistique englobante pour la bande dessinée chinoise.
Marges et espace littéraire : autour de Duanlie 断裂
Authors: Coursault Sophie
Published: January 2025

Cette contribution a pour objet un événement de l’histoire littéraire chinoise contemporaine survenu à la fin du siècle dernier : la performance Duanlie 断裂 (Rupture). Il s’agira de montrer comment celle-ci a pu être, pour ses auteurs, une tentative de créer un espace littéraire périphérique, distinct du centre que représente le système littéraire officiel chinois. La marginalité dont il est question dépasse en définitive le seul cadre institutionnel car les jeunes auteurs impliqués, en refusant à la fois le jeu du marché et toute forme de dépendance à l’égard du politique, ont adopté une position marginale dans les champs tant littéraire que social. Nous questionnerons également leur intention de s'inscrire à la marge de ces champs. En effet, si la volonté de mettre à distance le « centre » a bien été souhaitée et revendiquée à l'origine, les auteurs semblent s'être retrouvés exclus de la sphère littéraire de façon plus stricte qu’ils ne l'avaient peut-être envisagé. Nous conclurons sur les difficultés de maintenir et de pérenniser un tel espace marginal.
Culture d’origine, identité marginalisée et intention créative
Authors: Yang Xiaoliu
Published: January 2025

Après avoir vécu pendant une longue période des expériences de vie difficiles, l’écrivain migrant chinois Chin Yang Lee est devenu, à la suite de son arrivée aux États-Unis, un auteur à succès dans son pays d’accueil dès la sortie de son premier roman The Flower Drum Song. Cependant son nom est aujourd’hui peu connu, et la réception de ses œuvres dans son pays d’origine et dans son pays d’adoption sont globalement contrastées. En effet, son succès littéraire est étroitement lié aux différentes stratégies ciblées et réfléchies qu’il a adoptées dans sa période de création littéraire. Outre son choix d’écrire tous ses romans dans la langue de son pays d’accueil et de s’adresser donc directement aux lecteurs américains, il a constamment mobilisé la culture et la pensée chinoises et a délibérément dépeint une image stéréotypée des immigrants chinois des Chinatowns aux États-Unis, répondant ainsi à l’horizon d’attente d’un lectorat clairement identifié par lui.
Phraséotraduction dans un corpus parallèle médical spécialisé (FR‑AR) sur le Covid‑19
Authors: Elghamry Sabae Ola , Kraif Olivier
Published: January 2025

La pandémie de Covid‑19 a révélé un besoin urgent de traducteurs médicaux qualifiés, mettant en évidence le manque de formation spécialisée et les conséquences potentiellement graves des erreurs de traduction. Pour combler ce déficit, l’utilisation de corpus électroniques spécialisés est proposée, dans le but d’améliorer les outils d’aide à la traduction et la formation des traducteurs. Pour mener cette recherche, nous avons constitué un corpus parallèle français-arabe dans le domaine médical, collecté à partir de deux sources en ligne (OMS et IRIS). L’étude se concentre sur le repérage de collocations verbales dans le corpus français et de leurs traductions en arabe, visant à enrichir les ressources disponibles pour les traducteurs et traductrices1. Pour réaliser cette étude, nous adoptons une approche guidée par corpus et des méthodes de la linguistique outillée.
The Intersection of Genres and Corpus Linguistics: An Exploration within the Teaching of Languages for Specific Purposes
Authors: Johnson Atheena
Published: January 2025

In the case of students studying English as an L2, a genre classification was tested via corpus referencing using the Multidimensional Analysis Tagger, statistical comparisons and qualitative assessments. The study explores the academic genres that students produce, and the influences of the genres to which they are exposed. Academic genre is examined within written productions, as well as across two modes of production, namely, typewritten and handwritten. Academic Prose as a genre in native‑English productions is explored, giving way to a discussion on native‑English corpora and L2 writing instruction.
Implementation of the 5IR for efficient service delivery in the public sector, South Africa
Authors: Shibambu Amos
Published: January 2025

Background: The emergence of Fifth Industrial Revolution (5IR) alleviates the Fourth Industrial Revolution’s (4IR) technocentric driven behaviour by promoting collaboration. The 5IR is based on the observation that 4IR focused less on the original principles of social fairness and sustainability and more on digitalisation and artificial intelligence-driven technologies to increase production efficiency and flexibility.Aim: This study aimed at fostering the implementation of 5IR for efficient service delivery in the public sector, South Africa.Setting: This study emanates from the view that the government of South Africa is hesitant, leading to retention of the ancient technology to provide improved services.Methods: This study was conducted as a systematic literature review. Data were collected from the articles ranging between 2016 and 2024.Results: The findings revealed that it is not easy to face the emerging technology without the adequate regulatory framework, basic cognitive and problem-solving skills, which show unpreparedness of the workforce.Conclusion: The government has been forced into implementing the emerging technologies by the IT industry despite the lack of the regulatory framework; however, this can still be corrected retrospectively and prepare the way ahead with ongoing training and development of the public servants.Contribution: The significance of this study is that it envisages the infusion of 5IR technologies for the betterment of the public service delivery.
Effects of Conformal Radiotherapy on Thyroid and Parathyroid Functions in Head-and-neck Carcinoma: A Single-institutional, Prospective, and Observational Study
Authors: Pal Rupasree , Barman Debottam , Dutta Bodhisattwa , Pal Bithi , Hazra Snigdha , Deb Asit Ranjan
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Assessment of acute and late effects of conformal radiotherapy on thyroid and parathyroid functions along with the evaluation of Dosimetric correlation with radiation-induced hypothyroidism (RIH) was the purpose of this study.

Subjects and Methods:

In this study, thyroid and parathyroid functions were obtained from 40 patients of head-and neck carcinoma who had received conformal radiotherapy, at baseline, 6 weeks and 6 months after radiotherapy. The mean radiation dose (Dmean), volume, V20, V30 and V50 of thyroid gland were analyzed for Dosimetric correlation with RIH.

Statistical Analysis:

IBM SPSS software version 23 was used for the statistical analysis. Descriptive statistics, independent sample t-test, and pair sample t-test were performed.

Results:

The median follow-up period was 29 months. During the follow-up, 40% of total patients had developed RIH, among whom 37.5% of patients had laryngeal carcinoma as primary site. Dmean and volume of thyroid gland were found to be the strong predictors for RIH with P < 0.01. Fall in parathyroid hormone level after 6 weeks and 6 months of radiotherapy was also significant.

Conclusion:

Conformal radiotherapy has substantial effect on thyroid and parathyroid functions. Dmean and volume of thyroid gland can be considered as useful risk assessment tools for RIH.
Naturaleza jurídica del comiso sin condena previa en la nueva Ley de Delitos Económicos
Authors: Serra Cruz Diva , Marcazzolo Awad Ximena
Published: January 2025

El artículo tiene por objetivo analizar la naturaleza jurídica del comiso sin condena previa establecido en el artículo 41 de la Ley 21.595 de delitos económicos, con miras a determinar si este tiene o no naturaleza punitiva y cuáles son las principales diferencias entre este estatuto de regulación y aquel contemplado en la Ley 21.577, sobre asociaciones delictivas y criminales, que modifica el Código Penal e introduce nuevas reglas generales en materia de comiso y nuevas reglas específicas de comiso, aplicables solo a las asociaciones delictivas y criminales. Para ello, se utiliza un método dogmático, teniendo especialmente a la vista no solo el texto de las nuevas leyes de nuestro ordenamiento jurídico, sino las reflexiones de la doctrina nacional y extranjera en torno a esta nueva figura, principalmente la española y alemana. En este sentido, el resultado principal de este artículo consiste en haber constatado la naturaleza punitiva del instituto a la luz de razones tanto de orden sustantivo como de orden procesal.
Effects of happiness and burnout on alcohol and drug abuse among officers of the police force in Ibadan, Nigeria
Authors: Opeyemi Olubusuyi Fasanu , Kehinde Oyeyemi Oderinde , Opeyemi Omolayo  Odunfa
Published: January 2025

Drug abuse as well as its correlates is less researched among law enforcement officers in Nigeria than the general populations. This study examines the prevalence and impact of happiness (authentic and fluctuating) and burnout as psychological predictors of alcohol and drug abuse among officers of the Nigeria Police Force. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 297 Nigerian police officers in Ibadan, Nigeria, with a structured survey tool comprising Authentic Happiness Scale, Burnout Assessment Tool, Drug Use Disorder Identification Test, and Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test. The results revealed burnout significantly predicted higher levels of alcohol use, β = 0.331, t = 6.350, p < 0.01. Authentic happiness predicted less of alcohol use, β = -0.103, t = 2.073, p < 0.05. Fluctuating happiness predicted higher levels of alcohol use, β = 0.329, t = 6.474, p < 0.01. Additionally, burnout significantly predicted increase in the use of psychoactive drugs, β = 0.339, t = 6.260, p < 0.01. Whereas fluctuating happiness significantly predicted higher levels of drug use, β = 0.276, t = 5.235, p < 0.01, authentic happiness did not significantly predict drug use in this study, β = -0.065, t = 1.256, p > 0.05. The study concluded that low levels of authentic happiness, highlevelsof fluctuating happiness, and burnout are significant risk factors of substance abuse among Nigerian police officers. The need for targeted interventions to address these psychological factors and improve the overall well-being of police officers is recommended.
Density functional theory study on the crystal structure of quercetin
Authors: Li Jie , Wang Junlong , Cui Jiajun , Du Hongchen , Pan Rongkai , Dong Xiqing , Niu Yuzhen , Feng Lijuan , Du Jingyi , Huan Weiwei
Published: January 2025

A molecular mechanics method with COMPASS and Dreiding force fields were used to predict molecular packings for quercetin (P21/c, P212121, P-1, Pbca, C2/c, Pna21, and P21). According to the minimum energy principle, the most likely crystal accumulation mode of quercetin belongs to P-1. Then, periodic band calculations were performed on the predicted crystals using the density functional theory generalized gradient approximation with revised Perdew-Burke-Ernzerhof (DFT-GGA-RPBE) functional method. LUCO (the lowest unoccupied crystal orbital) is mainly contributed by the p-state of the C atom, while HOCO (the highest occupied crystal orbital) is mainly composed of the p-states of the O atom.
Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop. 2025, 39(4), 799-805.                                         
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/bcse.v39i4.15
In vitro antioxidant and toxicity studies of Sorindeia warneckei Engl. (Anacardiaceae) stem methanol extract in laboratory animals
Authors: Badejo Motunrayo V. , Owokade Olaoluwa O. , Ebere Joy , Arowona Isimot T. , Fred-Jaiyesimi Adediwura A.
Published: January 2025

Sorindeia warneckei (SW) Engl. (Anacardiaceae) is a plant of medicinal and economic significance. Its edible fruits are used in medicinal baths and stems as traditional toothbrushes. This study evaluates the antioxidant activity and safety profile of SW stem extract. Antioxidant activity was assessed using the diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging assay. Acute and sub-acute toxicity tests were performed following the protocol described by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The methanol extract of SW was rich in phytochemicals, with total phenolic and flavonoid contents measured at 149.64 ± 0.50 mg/g rutin equivalent and 172.097 ± 0.28 mg/g gallic acid equivalent respectively. SW demonstrated dose-dependent antioxidant activity (IC50= 0.0246 mg/mL), comparable to ascorbic acid (IC50 = 0.0195 mg/mL). Acute toxicity studies indicated a lethal dose (LD50) > 2000 mg/mL. Haematological parameters were not adversely affected. However, certain biochemical markers exhibited significant alterations (p<0.05) following 28 days of treatment. Histological analysis revealed structural changes in renal and hepatic tissues, including hepatocyte hyperpigmentation and disorganization of the renal parenchyma. The findings highlight SW stem methanol extract's antioxidant potential but suggest caution regarding prolonged use due to signs of toxicity.
Czy kultura czytelnicza ma płeć? O wyzwaniach angażowania mężczyzn w aktywność biblioteczną
Authors: Stachura Krzysztof
Published: January 2025

This article explores the factors that contribute to men’s limited engagement in institutional reading culture and the impact of gender stereotypes on this issue. The study examines the three components of reading culture (motivational dispositions, reading behaviours, and instrumental dispositions) with a focus on the institutional perspective of libraries. This research is based on a mixed-methods study conducted in Pomeranian Voivodeship in 2022–2023, which included indepth interviews with active cultural participants (n = 20) and librarians (n = 15), as well as a questionnaire survey of active cultural participants (n = 569). The findings of this study indicate that gender stereotypes significantly influence men’s participation in the reading culture. Men tend to adhere to traditional gender roles and scripts, resulting in a lack of engagement with library programs designed to meet women’s needs. Men’s participation in all three dimensions of reading culture was lower than that of women’s. Therefore, libraries must develop programs to cater to the unique needs and expectations of male readers.
Znaczenie wygranej jako stereotypu sukcesu w jednostkach kultury fizycznej
Authors: Pietrzyk Adrian
Published: January 2025

The aim of the study was to determine whether groups of respondents responsible for various departments in sport clubs evaluate their success as the most important or prioritize other types of achievements, in the context of the stereotype that only winning matters. The study surveyed 66 respondents representing 11 groups related to the achievements of a sport club (internal and external stakeholders).
The results indicate diverse approaches to evaluating success, which challenges the stereotypes. Contrary to the expectations, journalists and marketers rated competition-related success as the most important (4.5 and 4.33, respectively), instead of marketing success. Scientists also prioritize competition-related one (4.5), with the least importance given to image success (1.5). The sports department rated social success as the most important (4.0), which may be related to their direct involvement in building relationships with fans. Non-sports departments, external entities, presidents, press officers, coaches, athletes, associations and leagues also rated competition-related success as the most important, though different groups prioritized other aspects like financial, social, and marketing success differently. For example, external entities rated both competition-related and financial success as equally important (4.0), and social success as the least important (1.67). The findings suggest that competition-related success is the top priority for most groups, but other aspects such as financial, social, and marketing success also play significant roles. Thus, the study challenges stereotypes by suggesting that even groups not directly responsible for outcomes of the competitions oftentimes consider them the most important.
Zarządzanie kulturą organizacyjną w jednostkach samorządu terytorialnego
Authors: Brzozowska Anna , Samek-Wojtyla Marlena
Published: January 2025

The aim of this article is to thoroughly examine the impact of recruitment managementand selection processes in organizational culture and service standards of the local government units, with a particular focus on the county offices. These processes play a crucial role in shaping a strong organizational culture that supports achieving the organization’s mission and strategic goals. Studies on organizational culture in the county offices indicate that employees who are well-aligned with organizational values and norms exhibit higher levels of engagement, greater job satisfaction, and better performance in terms of customer service quality. Therefore, managing recruitment and selection processes in local government units should be considered a strategic element of human resource management. This article presents an analysis of the literature on management of organizational culture and the results of empirical research conducted in a selected local government unit. This research included analysis of the internal documents and surveys conducted among employees, aimed at assessing the impact of recruitment and selection processes on organizational culture and customer service quality. The research findings confirm that properly managed recruitment and selection processes are crucial for building a strong organizational culture and improving customer service standards. They also highlight the importance of investing in human resource development and the necessity of continuously monitoring and adapting management strategies to the changing conditions and needs of the organization.
The Difficult Fortune of Polish Artists and Writers in Canada
Authors: Reczyńska Anna
Published: January 2025

Modern day Canada is perceived as a country that is open to immigrants, or even actually in need of migrants who would be willing to settle there. However, in the twentieth century, some immigrants of creative profession (artists, painters, writers, poets, journalists) who wanted to continue their professional activity in Canada faced different problems: both in adaptation with the host society and one’s own ethnic group. In this paper I would like to focus on the examples of some Polish emigrants (e.g.: Michal Choromański, Rafał Malczewski, Zofia Bogdanowiczowa, Jadwiga Jurkszus- Tomaszewska, Adam Tomaszewski, Wacław Iwaniuk, Florian Śmieja, Bogdan Czaykowski, Roman Sabo, Edward Zyman, Marek Kusiba) to present the peculiarity of the life of emigrant creators – the issues and obstacles they encounter both in Canadian society and in the Polish diaspora, as well as different individual strategies of avoiding or overcoming these problems.
O PAPEL DO PROFESSOR NA IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DE METODOLOGIAS ATIVAS E ENSINO HÍBRIDO
Authors: Hungaro Fernanda , Rezende Guelly Urzêda de Mello , Campos Luciane Domingues de , Mafra Mackson Azevedo , Caiado Magno Antonio Cardozo
Published: January 2025

O artigo analisa as principais tendências educacionais contemporâneas, destacando o papel do professor na implementação de práticas inovadoras que atendam às demandas da sociedade atual. O tema aborda mudanças no campo educacional, como o protagonismo do aluno e o uso de metodologias ativas e ensino híbrido, que fomentam competências como criatividade, pensamento crítico e colaboração. A pesquisa, de caráter qualitativo e exploratório, baseia-se na análise bibliográfica de estudos recentes. As metodologias ativas, incluindo a Aprendizagem Baseada em Problemas (ABP), Aprendizagem Baseada em Projetos (ABProj) e a sala de aula invertida, destacam-se por priorizar a autonomia do estudante e a aplicação prática do conhecimento. Já o ensino híbrido combina modalidades presenciais e digitais, promovendo flexibilidade e personalização do aprendizado. Conclui-se que o professor, como facilitador, precisa de formação continuada e domínio de novas ferramentas para integrar práticas pedagógicas inovadoras e tecnológicas, contribuindo para um processo educativo mais significativo e alinhado às exigências do século XXI.
Petrophysical Evaluation of the Rumaila Formation via Well Logs: A Case Study of the Q Oilfield, Southern Iraq
Authors: Mohammad Osama , Al-Kubaisi Basim , Al-Hetty Salam , Al-Jibouri Amer
Published: January 2025

The Rumaila Formation is a widespread Cenomanian succession in southern and southwestern parts of Iraq and is an important reservoir for several oilfields in the region. Despite its importance; however, it has received little attention, and the limited information regarding the reservoir quality prompted this work. The objective of this study is to evaluate the reservoir properties of the Rumaila Formation in the Q oilfield in the southern part of Iraq. This is achieved by analyzing the well log data from limited data of one oil well, utilizing the advanced Techlog Quanti module developed by Schlumberger. The results of this evaluation indicate that the Rumaila Formation is composed of limestone, dolomite, shaly limestone, and marl, with a shale volume that has 0.97-20 %, a total porosity of 10-22 %, and an effective porosity 8.5-23 %. Permeability (15 to 99.3) mD, water saturation (12.6-30.8) %, hydrocarbon saturation (69-80.3) %, water mass volume (2.5-6.7) %, net worn layer thickness (12-67) m, oil content (6-23) %, and mobile oil (0.4-1.3) %. The formation was divided into two units (A and B), which are characterized by close reservoir characteristics. However, Unit B is distinguished from Unit A by its greater thickness. So is not important to divide the formation into different reservoir units in the studied area. These findings provide valuable insights into minimizing uncertainties in oil production and have potential applications in similar formations.