bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The peculiarities of observance of the EU competition law in the conditions of digital environment and the protection of intellectual property rights
Authors: Shugurova Irina Viktorovna
Published: January 2022

The subject of this research is the analysis of interaction between the EU competition law and the intellectual property legislation in the conditions of the development of digital environment. The goal lies in determination of the peculiarities of observance of the EU competition law in the process of implementation and protection of the intellectual property rights. The author dwells on correlation between the principle of free movement of goods and services within the single market and the principle of territorial scope of exclusive rights. Analysis is conducted on the key provisions of the European Commission Regulation, which exclude certain agreements, namely on the transfer of technologies, from the Article 101(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. The main conclusion lies in the theoretical assumption that the EU legal policy in the sphere of competition in the conditions of the development of the Digital Single Market is aimed simultaneously at protection of competition and protection of the potential of innovations. Reaching the balance between the interests of all parties to the market relations would promote innovations and keep the market open. The scientific novelty of this research consists in comprehensive examination of the main approaches of the European Commission and the Court of Justice of the European Union towards settling disputes in the area of licensing, as well possible abuse by the copyright holders of their dominant position in the conditions of development of the digital environment. The author’s main contribution lies in comprehensive examination of the provisions of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union on Protection of Competition from the perspective of implementation and protection of exclusive rights.
ANALIZA POTENCJAŁU IMPLEMENTACJI KOOPETYCJI W PARTYCYPACJI SPOŁECZNEJ Z ZASTOSOWANIEM GIER WIDEO W MAŁYCH MIASTACH
Authors: Szot Jan , Słuchocka Katarzyna , Siewczyński Borys
Published: January 2022

Za sprawą rozwoju technologicznego, gospodarczego i społecznego powstały takie pojęcia jak partycypacja społeczna, koopetycja i kultura cyfrowa. Niniejszy artykuł podnosi kwestie partycypacji oraz koopetycji w odniesieniu do małych miast. Przytacza również zagadnienia związane z grami wideo, w tym geogames, będącymi jednym z odłamów gier, ich rolą we współczesnym społeczeństwie i potencjałem koopetycyjnym. Drogą analizy porównawczej wykazuje także najskuteczniejsze metody implementacji gier wideo w procesie partycypacji społecznej. Odnosząc rezultaty analizy do stanu partycypacji społecznej w małych miastach, artykuł podejmuje próbę odpowiedzi na pytanie o zasadność implementacji zagadnień koopetycji w proces partycypacji społecznej stosujący gry wideo jako narzędzie wsparcia.
Sappho. Hymn to Aphrodite. Fr. 1 Neri–Cinti (a new translation, with the historical and philological commentary, in the light of the latest papyrological discoveries)
Authors:   Novosibirsk State University, Myakin Timothey
Published: January 2022

The publication contains a new translation of Sappho's "Hymn to Aphrodite" (Sapph. Fr. 1) into Russian. The translation is based on the latest papyrological discoveries, and a recent edition of songs and fragments of Sappho, published by Camillo Neri and Frederico Cinti (2017). Translation is accompanied by a comprehensive scientific commentary.
Moses Attikidzon: philosophy and religious politics in ancient Alexandria
Authors:   Institute of Philosophy and Law SB RAS, Afonasin Eugene ,   Novosibirsk State University
Published: January 2022

The "biblical origin" of the basic ideas of Hellenic philosophy. This idea, perhaps strange to the modern reader, was almost universally accepted in the first centuries of CE and goes back at least to Aristobulus and Philo of Alexandria. Lately this concept, very useful indeed in justifying philosophy and the legitimacy of its inclusion in the Judeo-Christian worldview, became quite widespread. Clement (the first Christian author to refer openly to Philo) does not doubt the simple fact that the Greek sages either borrowed their teachings directly from Moses and the Jewish ministers themselves, or received them from above as a revelation of the true God, which must therefore be no different from the law given to Moses. The purpose of this publication is to illustrate this aspect of ancient intellectual history by a selection of relevant sources.
Τhe ethnic theology in the Early Byzantine empire
Authors:   University of Patras, Terezis Christos , Petridou Lydia ,   Hellenic Open University
Published: January 2022

In this article we present the general principles of Proclus’ ontological system, a topic that is also interesting for how spiritual activities are formed during the fifth century A.C. Specifically, we elaborate one of Proclus’ greatest theories, the theory on the intermediate realities as well as the main methodology in which he investigates these intermediates, which refers to the triadic schema “remaining-procession-reversion”. Although there is no distinction between theory and the methodology in which it is investigated, since they are in a mutual relationship and are almost identified, we make a distinction between them to understand the Proclean system. So, both the sections of our article have a general theoretical and particularly methodological orientation. The most important aspect that we attempt to show is how through the geometrically structured pyramidal openness of the first Principle these intermediate realities, which exclude the direct communication of the absolute unity of the One-Good with the infinite variation of the natural world, are formed.
Contemporary Approaches to the Study of Ethnic Identity
Authors: Persidskaya O. A. , Fomkin F. S.
Published: January 2022

Based on the analysis of contemporary theoretical and practical research in the fields of social philosophy, sociology and social psychology, the author considers trends related to the interpretation of the phenomenon of ethnic identity. A multiple interpretation of this phenomenon is described, which allows us to study its different forms and degrees of manifestation. Network social media, multi-ethnic urban environment and processes in non-systemic politics are considered as socio-cultural factors that influence the transformation of the phenomenon under consideration. It is concluded that the process of ethnic identification cannot be further unambiguously identified with a scale directed from the zero state (identity is not formed) to the positive pole (identity is formed and expressed). Instead of this onedimensional interpretation, a metaphor of space, which includes different forms and degrees of expression of ethnic identity, is proposed.
On Some Regularities of the Transformation of the Civilizational Idea in Modern Russia
Authors: Zazulina M. R.
Published: January 2022

The paper analyzes the changes in the content of the civilizational idea in modern Russia. It is shown that the substantive changes concern both the traditional fluctuations between the orientation to the European and Eurasian development path, and the emergence of new features, in particular related to environmental and economic issues. At the same time, there is a reconfiguration of the civilizational idea regarding economic and political discourses. There is a fusion of civilizational identity with political identity, which manifests itself in the form of active use of national-state resources for the formation of national-civilizational identity. It is concluded that at the state level, civilizational identity is supported by political and economic discourses, and the Russian-Eurasian discourse itself is being transformed, turning from a discourse about the integration of cultures into a discourse about the integration of economies based on the integration of cultures.
Radiofrequency ablation treatment of periacetabular chondrosarcoma: A case report
Authors: Li Benson , Serinelli Serenella , de la Rosa Gustavo , Damron Timothy Arthur
Published: January 2022

Needle biopsy of an incidental periacetabular bone lesion in an 18-year-old female showed a low-grade cartilaginous tumor. Based on the imaging and pelvic location, the tumor was considered a Grade I chondrosarcoma. Due to the young age, incidental discovery, and low metastatic potential, radiofrequency ablation (RFA) was recommended in favor over traditional wide en bloc resection. The patient has been radiographically and clinically stable for 2 years. RFA has not been previously reported for low-grade chondrosarcoma. Its use should be done only with careful consideration and diligent follow-up in this setting.
Chronic inducible urticaria: Clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management
Authors: Can Pelin Kuteyla , Fomina Daria , Kocaturk Emek
Published: January 2022

Chronic inducible urticaria (CIndU) is a subtype of chronic urticaria characterized by recurrent itchy wheals and/or angioedema for more than 6 weeks. CIndU has a longer disease duration than chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) and wheals are shorter lasting than CSU. CIndU incudes physical and non-physical urticaria. Triggers and diagnosis of subtypes of CIndU differ from each other. Patient education for avoiding triggers is an important aspect of the treatment of CIndU. There is no significant difference in the treatment approach for CIndU and CSU. In this article, we have discussed different types of CIndU, their clinical features, diagnosis, and management.
Results of external quality assessment of cytogenetic investigations for 2020
Authors: Антоненко В.Г. , Шилова Н.В. , Лукаш Е.Н. , Бабкеева Э.Р. , Малахов В.Н.
Published: January 2022

Представлены результаты экспертной оценки качества цитогенетических исследований в лабораториях РФ в системе межлабораторных сличительных испытаний «ФСВОК» за 2020 г.

The results of the expert assessment of the quality of cytogenetic studies in the laboratories of the Russian Federation in the system of interlaboratory comparison tests «FSVOK» for 2020 are presented.
Identification of modifying copy number variations in healthy carriers of pathogenetically significant CNVs
Authors: Беляева Е.О. , Кашеварова А.А. , Васильев С.А. , Скрябин Н.А. , Лопаткина М.Е. , Дроздов Г.В. , Федотов Д.А. , Лебедев И.Н.
Published: January 2022

Присутствие дополнительных хромосомных вариантов в геноме пациента или бессимптомное носительство аберрации может приводить к фенотипической вариабельности проявлений патогенетически значимой CNV. Высказана гипотеза, что сочетанное действие CNV оказывает модифицирующий эффект, который может быть кумулятивным или компенсаторным, и, соответственно, изменять риск, связанный с определённой CNV, что имеет принципиальное значение для медико-генетического консультирования.

The presence of concomitant chromosomal variants in the genome of a patient or an asymptomatic carrier of aberrations may lead to phenotypic variability of pathogenetically significant CNV. It is supposed, that multiple CNVs has a modifying effect, which can be cumulative or compensatory. The risk associated with a particular CNV changes accordingly. This is of fundamental importance for genetic counseling.
METHYLATION OF 4-NIТRO-1,2,3-TRIAZOLE IN NEUTRAL ENVIRONMENTS
Authors: Суханов Г.Т. , Филиппова Ю.В. , Крупнова И.А. , Босов К.К. , Суханова А.Г. , Пивоварова Е.В.
Published: January 2022

Алкилирование NH-гетероцикла4-нитро-1,2,3-триазола диметилсульфатом сопровождается тандемными реакциями алкилирования–кватернизации и приводит к образованию сложной смеси продуктов N-моноалкилирования по всем трем гетероатомам N-1, N-2 и N-3 с существенным преобладанием неизвестного ранее N3-производного, а также продукта их дальнейшего превращения – соли 1,3-диметил-4-нитро-1,2,3-триазолия.

Alkylation of the NH-heterocycle of 4-nitro-1,2,3-triazole with dimethyl sulfate is accompanied by tandem alkylation-quaternization reactions and leads to the formation of a complex mixture of N-monoalkylation products at all three heteroatoms N-1, N-2, and N-3 with a significant predominance previously unknown N3-derivative, as well as the product of their further conversion - 1,3-dimethyl-4-nitro-1,2,3-triazolium salts.
THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES AND THE EQUATION OF STATE OF COPPER
Authors: Козырев Н.В.
Published: January 2022

Высокотемпературное уравнение состояния меди получено с использованием экспериментальных данных по термодинамическим свойствам, объемному термическому расширению, сжимаемости, температурной зависимости модуля объемного сжатия. Весь объем экспериментальных данных оптимизирован с использованием температурно-зависящего уравнения Тайта в диапазоне давлений до 2000 кбар и температур от 20-50 K до температуры плавления. Температурная зависимость термодинамических и термофизических параметров описана с использованием расширенной модели Эйнштейна. Полученное уравнение состояния хорошо описывает весь объем экспериментальных данных в пределах погрешности измерений отдельных величин.

The high-temperature equation of state of copper is obtained using experimental data on thermodynamic properties, volumetric thermal expansion, compressibility, temperature dependence of the volumetric compression modulus. The entire volume of experimental data is optimized using the temperature-dependent Tate equation in the pressure range up to 2000 kbar and temperatures from 20-50 K to the melting point. The temperature dependence of thermodynamic and thermophysical parameters is described using the extended Einstein model. The resulting equation of state describes well the entire volume of experimental data within the measurement error of individual quantities.
CONTEMPORARY URBAN HOUSING BASED ON SOCIAL PRINCIPLE
Authors: Камалова Клавдия Владимировна , Кукина Ирина Валериевна , Дуцев Михаил Викторович
Published: January 2022

Изменение демографической картины мира, когда семья перестала быть доминирующей нормой, привело к новым формам объединения людей, основанным на общности интересов, возраста и статуса. Социальную значимость этим формам придает исчезающая естественная традиция добрососедства, разрушение социальных связей и, как следствие, ряд психологических проблем современного общества. Преодоление этого кризиса видится с помощью распространения таких коопераций, как Coworking - совместно работающие, Coliving - разделяющие место жительства, Cohousing - преднамеренно объединившие быт. Новые модели урбанизированного жилого пространства, организация которых выстраивается на принципах общинного (коммунального) сосуществования, порождают совершенно новые типы планировочных и объемно-пространственных решений городского жилища

Changing of demographic picture of world when family ceased to be the dominant norm, led to new forms of people community based on common interests, age and status. Strong significance to these forms is given by disappearing the natural tradition of neighbourship, the destruction of social ties and as a consequence a number of psychological problems of urban society. This crisis be overcome using such cooperatives as Coworking - working together, Coliving - sharing places of residence, Cohousing - deliberately united life. New models of urban residential areas organization of which is built on the communal principles coexistence generate completely new types of masterplan and architecture of urban housing.
CONCEPT OF PRESERVATION OF THE AUTHENTICITY OF HISTORICAL OBJECTS IN THE ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE OF THE XXI CENTURY
Authors: Ламбрихт В.И.
Published: January 2022

Принцип сохранения подлинности исторических объектов утвердился в современной практике как устоявшаяся норма профессии. При этом приспособление к новым функциям обуславливает необходимость применения средств современной архитектуры. В рамках статьи предлагается проследить, какими способами устанавливается взаимосвязь современной архитектуры с историческими объектами, их непосредственным окружением и культурно-историческим контекстом на примере работ двух знаменитых архитектурных бюро — “Tadao Ando Architecture & Associate” и “Herzog & de Meuron Architekten”.

The principle of preserving the authenticity of historical objects has established itself in modern practice as a cultural norm of the profession. At the same time, adaptation to new functions necessitates the use of contemporary architecture. The article is devoted to the ways in which the relationship of modern architecture with historical objects, their immediate environment and cultural and historical context is established on the example of the works of two famous architectural bureaus — Tadao Ando Architecture & Associates and Herzog & de Meuron Architekten.
EFFECT OF CHARCOAL QUALITY ON TOXICITY OF HOOKAH TOBACCO
Authors: БУБНОВА Н.Н. , БУБНОВ Е.А.
Published: January 2022

Анализ современного российского рынка табачной продукции свидетельствует о росте популярности смесей для кальяна. Особенностью данного продукта является специфика его потребления: нагрев с использованием натурального древесного или кокосового угля. Угарный газ – монооксид углерода в дыме кальяна появляется вследствие сгорания угля. Исследованы качественные характеристики угля для кальяна – влажность, продолжительность розжига и горения, динамика изменения температуры чаши и калауда в процессе работы кальянной системы – и его влияние на органолептические свойства кальянного дыма и содержание монооксида углерода в нем. В качестве объекта исследования были образцы угля для кальяна на основе скорлупы грецкого ореха (Украина), на основе скорлупы кокосового ореха (Индонезия), а также быстровозгорающийся древесный уголь, пропитанный селитрой (Польша). Установлено, что содержание монооксида углерода в аэрозоле при использовании угля из скорлупы грецкого ореха на 20% ниже, чем при использовании угля из скорлупы кокосового ореха, и в 10 раз ниже, чем при нагревании быстровозгорающимся древесным углем, пропитанным селитрой. Угли из скорлупы грецкого ореха и скорлупы кокоса имеют большую, чем быстровозгорающийся древесный уголь, продолжительность розжига, однако они характеризуются большей продолжительностью горения, меньше влияют на органолептическое восприятие курильщика и подходят для использования в любых кальянных системах (с калаудом и без него).

Analysis of modern Russian market of tobacco products indicates that popularity of hookah tobacco is increasing. The main distinctive feature of this product is peculiarity of its consuming. It is heated by natural charcoal or coconut charcoal. Carbon monoxide in hookah aerosol appears due to burning process of utilized charcoal. Qualitative characteristics of charcoal – humidity, time of starting charcoal burning and time of burning, dynamics of temperature change of the bowl and kalaud during the hookah system are investigated. The effect of hookah charcoal on the organoleptic properties of hookah smoke and the carbon monoxide content in it has been determined. Samples hookah charcoal made of walnut shells (Ukraine), charcoal made of coconut shells (Indonesia), quick lighted charcoal made of wood charcoal and impregnated with niter (Poland) were used as the object of the study. It was found that the carbon monoxide content in the aerosol when using walnut shells charcoal is 20% lower than when using coconut shells charcoal, and 10 times lower than when using quick lighted charcoal. Despite the fact that charcoals from walnut shell and from coconut shell have a much longer time of starting burning than quick lighted charcoal, they are characterized by a longer burning, less affect the organoleptic perception of the smoker and are suitable for use in any hookah systems (with calaud and without it).
STUDY OF PROTEIN AND FATTY ACID COMPOSITION OF LUPINE SEEDS OF DIFFERENT SPECIES
Authors: ДОМОРОЩЕНКОВА М.Л. , ДЕМЬЯНЕНКО Т.Ф. , КАМЫШЕВА И.М. , КРЫЛОВА И.В.
Published: January 2022

Исследования фракционного состава белков и жирнокислотного состава масел безалкалоидных и малоалкалоидных сортов люпина для производства кормов и продуктов питания являются актуальными в современных социально-экономических условиях, когда требуется найти альтернативу соевым продуктам. В данной работе изучались фракционный состав белков и жирнокислотный состав масла семян 11 образцов малоалкалоидных сортов люпина отечественной селекции трех видов: белого, желтого и узколистного. Самое высокое содержание сырого протеина выявлено в образцах семян желтого люпина, в семенах белого люпина содержание сырого протеина было немного ниже, а все исследованные образцы сортов узколистного люпина характеризовались самым низким содержанием сырого протеина. Суммарное количество растворимых белков в семенах люпина было высоким и изменялось от 84,21 до 92,45 %. Во всех исследованных образцах сортов белого люпина преобладала альбуминовая фракция, в семенах сортов узколистного и желтого люпина – глобулиновая фракция. Содержание сырого жира в семенах разных сортов изменялось от 4,62 до 9,28%. Обнаружены различия в жирнокислотном составе масла семян люпина разной видовой принадлежности. Жирнокислотный состав семян характеризовался преобладанием олеиновой кислоты в масле семян сортов белого люпина, при явном преобладании линолевой кислоты в сортах желтого и узколистного люпина.

Researches of protein fractional composition and fatty-acid composition of nonalkaloid and low-alkaloid lupine varieties oils for food production are actual in modern social and economic conditions, when it is required to find an alternative for soybean products. In the present work, the protein fractional composition and fatty acid composition of seeds of 11 low-alkaloid lupine varieties of domestic selection of three species: white, yellow and narrow-leaved lupine were investigated. The highest content of crude protein was detected in seed samples of yellow lupine, the crude protein content in white lupine seeds was slightly lower, and all the studied samples of narrow-leaved lupine were characterized by the lowest crude protein content. The total amount of soluble proteins in lupine seeds was high and varied from 84,21 to 92,45 %. In all examined samples of white lupine varieties the albumin fraction dominated, while in seeds of narrow-leaved and yellow lupine varieties the globulin fraction dominated. The crude fat content in the seeds of the different varieties varied from 4,62 to 9,28%. Differences were found in the fatty acid composition of lupin seed oil of different species. The fatty-acid composition of seeds was characterized by the predominance of oleic acid in the oil of white lupine varieties, with a clear predominance of linoleic acid in yellow and narrow-leaved lupine varieties.
ASSESSMENT OF THE INFLUENCE OF THE THERMODYNAMIC FACTOR ON THE CRYSTALLIZATION PROCESS IN A VACUUM APPARATUS
Authors: СЕМЕНОВ Е.В. , СЛАВЯНСКИЙ А.А. , ГРИБКОВА В.А. , МИТРОШИНА Д.П. , ЛЕБЕДЕВА Н.Н.
Published: January 2022

Особенность состояния системы жидкость–твердое тело в метастабильном растворе вещества состоит в том, что она (система) претерпевает два фазовых превращения в вакуум-аппарате (ВА) – кристаллообразование и растворение, требующие экспериментального изучения и описания в силу их важности при совершенствовании технологии производства кристаллического сахара. Однако и теоретическое обоснование фазовых превращений в метастабильном растворе разработано недостаточно. В статье предпринята попытка количественно поставить и решить проблему учета возникающего при проведении обработки метастабильного сахарсодержащего раствора повышения температуры в результате конденсации молекул на центре концентрации при пересыщении в ВА. В качестве основы численного моделирования поставленной задачи использовали программные продукты информационной среды Mathcad. С использованием модели диффузионного массопереноса сахарозы в пересыщенном растворе к затравке был разработан алгоритм расчета зависимости массы сахарозы от времени проведения процесса кристаллизации. На примере сахарозы дана оценка влияния физического фактора – выделяющейся при кристаллообразовании теплоты на расчет теплового баланса и производительности ВА.

The peculiarity of the state of the liquid-solid system in a metastable solution of a substance is that it (the system) undergoes two phase transformations in a vacuum apparatus (VA) – crystal formation and dissolution, requiring experimental study and description due to their importance in improving the technology of production of crystalline sugar. However the theoretical justification of phase transformations in a metastable solution has not been sufficiently developed. The article attempts to quantify and solve the problem of taking into account the temperature increase that occurs during the processing of a metastable sugar-containing solution as a result of condensation of molecules at the concentration center during supersaturation in VA. Software products of the Mathcad information environment were used as the basis for numerical modeling of the task. Using a model of diffusive mass transfer of sucrose in a supersaturated solution to the seed, an algorithm was developed for calculating the dependence of the sucrose mass on the time of the crystallization process. On the example of sucrose, an assessment of the influence of a physical factor – the heat released during crystallization on the calculation of the thermal balance and the productivity of the VA is given.
How Impurities Responsible for Recalls Emerge in Hand Sanitizers
Authors: Shahbazi-Raz Farsheed , Mashhadi Neda , Aremu Bukola R. , Tucci Paul , Binder Justin , Trant John F.
Published: January 2022

The global pandemic has created an unprecedented demand for alcohol-based hand sanitizers. This stimulated the entry of many new producers of hand sanitizers, both to provide a new business during the general shutdowns, and to meet the needs of society. Similarly, this created a need for alcohol sources well beyond what had been produced for the consumer market. This has led to numerous recalls of formulations in both the United States and Canada for exceeding the limits of several key impurities, arising from oxidized forms of alcohols, that could risk consumers’ health. Some of these recalls likely arise from the use of substandard ingredients, but others are less easily explained. However, the inclusion of hydrogen peroxide, and the possibly introduction of metal salts from processing could explain the levels of oxidative impurities. This study investigates these questions experimentally using the standard WHO formula as the base formulation, and finds that these impurities do readily arise in the presence of metal salts.
Revisiting the Role of Charge Transfer and Local Excitations in Thermally Activated Delayed Fluorescence
Authors: de Sousa Leonardo Evaristo , de Silva Piotr
Published: January 2022

Thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) is a phenomenon that relies on the upconversion of triplet excitons to singlet excitons by means of reverse intersystem crossing (rISC). It has been shown both experimentally and theoretically that the TADF mechanism depends on the interplay between charge transfer and local excitations. However, the difference between the diabatic and adiabatic character of the involved excited states is rarely discussed in the literature. Here, we develop a diabatization procedure to implement a 4-state model Hamiltonian to a set of TADF molecules. We provide physical interpretation for the Hamiltonian elements and show their dependence on the electronic state of the equilibrium geometry. We also demonstrate how vibrations affect TADF efficiency by modifying the diabatic decomposition of the molecule. Finally, we provide a simple model that connects the diabatic Hamiltonian to the electronic properties relevant to TADF and show how such relationship translates into different optimization strategies for rISC, fluorescence and overall TADF performance.
Proxy Warfare's Impact on Sectarianization: The Case of Saudi-Iranian Rivalry
Authors: Crepy Pauline
Published: January 2022

The Saudi Arabian and Iranian rivalry has torn the Middle East apart, aggravating the region’s struggles concerning persistent authoritarianism, militia violence, and sectarian tensions. This paper explores the impact of proxy warfare on sectarianization by studying the case of the Saudi-Iranian rivalry in both Syria and Yemen. It analyses the reasons for using the proxy warfare as a means to further assert rival dominance in the Middle East and examines how the rivals use existing sectarian tensions to further their cause, leading to further division. The paper finds that proxy warfare has fortified the sectarian rift in the Middle East, increasing the risk of confrontational war between Saudi Arabia and Iran and exacerbating already existing religious strains across the region.
Peer support for adolescent girls living with scoliosis: finding a digital community
Authors: Vigouroux Marie , Amja Kristina , Hovey Richard B.
Published: January 2022

Introduction : Scoliosis in a condition where a curve develops in the spine. Adolescent girls affected by scoliosis are significantly more likely to require treatment such as bracing or surgery than their male counterparts. Curvy Girls is a peer support group for adolescent girls with scoliosis that allows them to engage with each other in a safe environment.
Objectives : This study endeavours to explore the experiences of adolescent girls living with scoliosis who are Curvy Girls members and understand how this peer support group has affected their experience.
Approach : Sixteen participants were recruited through a senior board member of Curvy Girls. Data was gathered through semi-structured interviews with open-ended questions, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using an applied philosophical hermeneutic approach, a practice of uncovering insights from transformational conversation.
Findings : We found that the participants’ sense of belonging to Curvy Girls did not depend on their level of involvement with the group. Whether they were leaders in their in-person local group, or simply following the organization on social media, seeing themselves represented allowed the participants to feel like they belonged to the group.
Future Directions : These findings may help clinicians, healthcare professionals, and peer support organisations deepen their understanding of the perspectives of this specific population. This transformed understanding could lead to the instauration of care and services that are better adapted to this population’s needs, resulting in lessening the burden of the condition on the individual and their support system.
Project Lotus: A really cool community-based initiative assisting women post-homelessness
Authors: Jacobsen Karla , Roy Laurence , Richmond Sally , Boutemeur Isabelle , De Macar Eve , Hoffman-Kuhnt Beatriz , Rouleau Danielle , Seto Vanessa
Published: January 2022

In Canada, recent conservative estimates report upwards of 235,000 individuals are homeless on a given night. Of those experiencing precarious housing situations, women make up approximately 30% and are among the most vulnerable. Their residential insecurity has been further exacerbated with the community and social restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Existing resources that assist women experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity are often stretched to the limit dealing with emergency and crisis housing situations, with less focus on post-shelter supports.
To address this issue, a community-based participatory research initiative ‘Project Lotus - Hope Together’ was established in Montreal. Grounded in the World Health Organization’s Commission on Social Determinants of Health Framework, the overarching goal of this research is to co-design a housing supports program for women leaving a shelter stay. We created a cross-sectorial Advisory Committee consisting of women with lived experiences of homelessness, service providers, community leaders, and researchers.
To date, we have conducted preliminary research (literature review, interviews with women with lived experience of homelessness, stakeholder meetings) to identity what has assisted women through this transition, and what barriers exist. We have also held virtual community consultation meetings to discuss preliminary findings of recommendations of key components that should be in a post-shelter support program for women.
This presentation outlines the current findings and highlights the importance of participatory research. Implementing whole person care in the area of women’s homelessness requires both a comprehensive and individualized approach to help women and children secure home, health, and a sustainable future.
Online health promotion program and individualized health coaching for veteran wellbeing
Authors: Patel Devangi , Beaveridge Kayleigh , O'Neill Zoe , Lowensteyn Ilka , Kaouache Mohammed , Grover Steven
Published: January 2022

The pandemic has highlighted the need for accessible and effective health promotion as Canadians are isolated from their communities during social distancing measures. A web-based health promotion program in which participants also received individualized email-based health coaching from medical students has been available during the pandemic to empower veterans and their family members to engage in healthy lifestyle change.
Health coaches’ email interactions with participants used techniques of motivational interviewing, including an empathetic style, statements of affirmation, and reflections. Open-ended questions were useful in gaining insight into the participant’s current lifestyle, including habits, challenges, and coping strategies. As services have transitioned online and individuals have become more isolated, the connection formed between online health coaches and individuals participating in the health promotion program became crucial in countering the mental and physical health repercussions of the pandemic.
In a preliminary analysis, we show that web-based health promotion with health coaching, for Canadian Veterans and their families, leads to significant weight loss, increased activity and improvement in wellbeing metrics such as sleep and stress.
The medical students acting as health coaches were able to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges involved in behaviour change, something that is seldom covered in detail in the medical school curricula. Medical students were also able to practice their motivational counseling skills surrounding lifestyle changes. Given the lack of available evidence for web-based health promotion that targets veterans and their families, these preliminary results appear promising, with longer-term follow-up planned for the next two years.
need for alternative solutions when caring for patients with language barriers
Authors: Seulami Nour , Yang Liu Jun , Kaci Mélyssa , Ratemi Zakaria , Nadarajah Abbesha , Khalil Sarah , Hguig Soukaina , Abdelhamid Kenzy , Naumova Darya
Published: January 2022

Barriers to quality communication increase the risk for misunderstanding, negatively impact the thoroughness of health investigations, and can lead to delayed diagnoses and increased readmissions. In addition, language barriers disproportionately affect the most vulnerable populations; thus, a lack of appropriate interpretation services promotes health disparities and increases the vulnerability of the underserved minority populations. According to the Act Respecting Health Services and Social Services of Quebec, health organizations need to take into account the distinctive linguistic and sociocultural characteristics of each region and, “foster […] access to health services and social services through adapted means of communication for persons with functional limitations”.
A language barrier is a form of functional limitation that patients face when accessing healthcare services. Despite a clear policy, the current use of professional interpretation services is limited in our healthcare facilities, thus increasing obstacles in accessing healthcare services for patients with language barriers. It is thought that by identifying how language barriers present in our healthcare system and by highlighting the tools available to mitigate their consequences, healthcare workers, including medical students, may be better placed to serve the non-French and non-English speaking community.
A group of medical students from the Universities of Montreal and McGill who are part of MedComm researched the problematic, most specifically in Montreal, in the hopes of emphasizing the need for alternative solutions to the current state of affairs in regard to offering optimal care to patients with language barriers.
Ce qu'écrire en français veut dire pour les francophones du Machrek
Authors: Dakroub Fida
Published: January 2022

Si toute langue est un véhicule de l'identité collective d'un groupe linguistique donné, le choix ou le rejet du français, dans le contexte du Machrek, devient un choix stratégique, car ici l'enjeu devient plus structural que stylistique, et l'évaluation se fait alors sur une base de survie ou d'extinction de tel ou tel groupe. En un mot, ce qu'écrire en français veut dire pour les francophones du Machrek ?
THE CULTURAL CONNOTATION OF PRAYERS AND INNOVATIVE FORMS OF FOLK PILLOW TOP
Authors: Du Xiaoxiao
Published: January 2022

As a kind of folk art, pillow top has rich cultural connotation and innovative vitality of expressions. By analyzing the auspicious symbolic elements of pillow top art and emotional expressions such as praying for wealth and fame, beauty and love, blessing and longevity, good fortune, and reproductive worship, this paper extracts the pattern and color matching elements suitable for innovative design to show the forms of expression. The theme of pillow top pattern is mostly auspicious symbols representing auspicious meaning, which is reflected in people’s daily life, that is, the emotional expression of blessing culture. The culture of praying for blessings continues to modern times and has permeated people’s daily life. Pillow top art can seek innovative forms of expression with the help of its rich emotional language and auspicious symbolic elements, and with reference to the successful cases of Taiwan’s cultural and creative products.
THE EFFECT OF AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP ON ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR: THE MODERATING ROLE OF ORGANIZATIONAL POLITICS
Authors: Kuranchie Mary , Atta Junior Ampofo Isaac
Published: January 2022

Leaders are systems’ fundamental piece and the effect factor for the forces impacted by the system. For this reason, the current study sought to investigate the effect of authentic leadership on organisational citizenship behaviour. It also examined the moderating role of organizational politics in the context of Ghana. The population for the study was teaching and non-teaching staff at the University of Education Winneba in Ghana. There were 237 samples. Data were obtained using the questionnaire. The research design used for the study was quantitative research with a descriptive study and this study has been used for explanatory purposes. The quantitative tool the researcher used to analyse data was Microsoft Excel, Amos, Process Macro, and statistical package for social sciences (SPSS 21). Findings revealed that authentic leadership had insignificant impact on organizational citizenship behaviour. Results also showed a positive but insignificant moderating role of organizational politics on the relationship between authentic leadership and organizational citizenship behaviour. The study recommended that institutions and businesses should not take note of authentic leadership to influence employees’ behaviours and should not consider organizational politics in addressing the decrease in employees’ behaviour.
STUDIES ON PERSONA OF THE THREE PROTAGONISTS IN REBECCA
Authors: Li Libing
Published: January 2022

Rebecca, written by Daphne du Maurier, the well-known British female writer in 20th century, is a masterpiece suffused with suspense and mystery. Since its publication in 1938, it had caused quite a sensation among readers and became an instant best seller that had never gone out of print. In the existing studies of the novel, most scholars laid their emphasis on character analysis, feminism criticism, narratology, gothic writing and psychoanalysis. However, the analysis of the personality of the Protagonist from Carl Jung’s Archetypal theory is rarely seen, moreover, no one has yet made a comprehensive study of the persona of three protagonists under Jung’s persona theory. By analyzing the persona of both the male protagonist, Maxim, and the two female protagonists, Rebecca and “I”, and exploring reasons resulting in their imbalanced persona, hopefully this paper could render a new approach to reveal the theme of the novel and interpret Daphne du Maurier’s dilemma in her bisexuality. In this paper, three parts are presented. The first part initially makes a survey of previous studies on the novel both at home and abroad, and then introduces Carl Jung’s persona theory. The second analyzes the three protagonists’ persona in detail: Maxim’s overdeveloped person, the nameless narrator’s underdeveloped persona and Rebecca’s well-balanced person; the last part explores reasons resulting in their different personas, mainly from two perspectives: the social background and Daphne du Maurier’s ambivalence about her bisexuality.
FACTORS INFLUENCING ONLINE VIOLENT BEHAVIORS AND APPROACHES TO EFFECT ONLINE VIOLENT BEHAVIORS
Authors: Zhong Yi , Xiao Mengyu
Published: January 2022

With the development of network information technology, the Internet is gradually playing a more and more important role in people’s work and life. The Internet brings convenience to people, meanwhile, the network violence behaviors become more and more. The purpose of this essay is to analyze the severe reality of online violence and identify possible related factors. Based on previous studies, this study selected two independent variables, social media experience and community behavior, from two aspects of environment and behavior respectively, and analyzed with online violence tendency as the dependent variable. The analysis results prove that social media experience and community behavior both have a positive effect on the behavioral intention of online violence. In order to curb the occurrence of cyber violence, the following suggestions are proposed based on the conclusions drawn above: (1) Establish a correct social media concept. (2) Strengthen social media moral education. (3) Standardize the personal behavior of Internet users.
Sumoylation of Cas9 at lysine 848 regulates protein stability and DNA binding
Authors: Ergünay Tunahan , Ayhan Özgecan , Celen Arda B , Georgiadou Panagiota , Pekbilir Emre , Abaci Yusuf T , Yesildag Duygu , Rettel Mandy , Sobhiafshar Ulduz , Ogmen Anna , Emre NC Tolga , Sahin Umut
Published: January 2022

CRISPR/Cas9 is a popular genome editing technology. Although widely used, little is known about how this prokaryotic system behaves in humans. An unwanted consequence of eukaryotic Cas9 expression is off-target DNA binding leading to mutagenesis. Safer clinical implementation of CRISPR/Cas9 necessitates a finer understanding of the regulatory mechanisms governing Cas9 behavior in humans. Here, we report our discovery of Cas9 sumoylation and ubiquitylation, the first post-translational modifications to be described on this enzyme. We found that the major SUMO2/3 conjugation site on Cas9 is K848, a key positively charged residue in the HNH nuclease domain that is known to interact with target DNA and contribute to off-target DNA binding. Our results suggest that Cas9 ubiquitylation leads to decreased stability via proteasomal degradation. Preventing Cas9 sumoylation through conversion of K848 into arginine or pharmacologic inhibition of cellular sumoylation enhances the enzyme’s turnover and diminishes guide RNA-directed DNA binding efficacy, suggesting that sumoylation at this site regulates Cas9 stability and DNA binding. More research is needed to fully understand the implications of these modifications for Cas9 specificity.
Mujeres errantes: Cuerpo, género y política revolucionaria en el cine judío latinoamericano
Authors: Pridgeon Stephanie
Published: January 2022

This article focuses on the points of contact between Jewishness, gender, and revolutionary politics in Latin American films set in the 1960s and 1970s. The piece introduces the term “mujeres errantes” to explore how Latin American Jewish women filmmakers have crafted depictions of Jewish women who err from the norms with which they are expected to conform as they come into contact with pan-Latin American revolutionary political move­ments of the 1960s and 1970s. The study analyzes the specific representations of women- and Jewish-identified fictional protagonists in the films El amigo alemán and Novia que te vea. Through a discussion of how each film engages with the notion of “Mujeres errantes,” this article considers the place of revolutionary politics in film as cultural representations of Jewish Latin American women.
"a massive colonial experiment": New Zealand architecture in the 1840s
Authors: McCarthy Christine
Published: January 2022

It is more than obvious to say that the signing of the Treaty was the big event of the 1840s. The initial Treaty signing at Waitangi on 6 February 1840 by Lieutenant-Governor William Hobson, representing the British Crown, and "about 45 Maori chiefs" has become a defining moment in New Zealand's history, but, as Smith notes,

[o]nly recently has the Treaty of Waitangi become central to national life ... Hastily devised at the time, the treaty sheets have become a national monument: they mean different things to different groups but have had an evolving official interpretation placed upon them.

The Treaty "is the basis of the Crown's authority and legitimised European settlement in New Zealand," but important differences between the English version and the Māori version (which most Māori signed) include differences in the translations of article one (the cession of sovereignty vs "te kāwanatanga katoa" (governorship)), and silence in the te reo Māori text "on the Crown right of pre-emption. It promised the Queen "hokonga" - the buying and selling of land that Maori were willing to part with - but not exclusively, nor even as the highest priority.
The Practical Christ: An Analysis of Christ as Expressed in John Milton's Paradise Regained
Authors:   , Broughton Charles
Published: January 2022

The purpose of this thesis is to analyse the unique relationship between scripture and poetry.

This analysis is primarily conducted through an investigation into the figure of Christ as heappears in poetry outside of scripture, specifically in John Milton’s Paradise Regained. Thepoem is distinctive in its treatment and characterisation of Christ and therefore acts as a uniquecase study with which to study this relationship between scripture and poetry. The mainargument of this thesis revolves around how Milton constructs Christ as a literary character atthe centre of his chosen narrative. The first chapter discusses the Gospels and the scripturalsources that Milton elects to use for his poem. Having analysed the scriptural material and howMilton has chosen to adapt it, the second chapter develops this by investigating the charges ofheresy that have been made against the poem. It is also in this chapter where Milton’s personaltheology is analysed to provide greater understanding of how this theology is expressed withinParadise Regained. The final chapter focuses on the form and genre of the poem,demonstrating that the way in which Milton constructs Christ as a literary figure highlights theintricacies which poets are faced with when it comes to creating a poetic vision of Christ, thusultimately asking: How does the poet reconcile the elements of scripture that cannot be ignoredwith their own artistic liberty? This thesis proposes that Milton is conscious of this conundrumand constructs his poem in such a way where this exact question is baked into the conflictbetween Christ and Satan. Paradise Regained is a poem that is concerned with scripture as acollective social and historical narrative and characterises Christ as a historian of this collectivenarrative. This is done, so as to best articulate the ways in which poetry can be utilised tocomment and build upon how the reader may integrate scripture into their own lives and socialnarratives.