bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Recipes of Existence
Authors: Ali Awada Dr. Hanan
Published: June 2023

Jasper's philosophy, affirmation of ''freedom'' synonym of human existence . However a recipe of failure are the result which inevitable accessible in life. The fate is the death. And however the human lives in the community, he must be to communicate with other to achieve the potential. It is a recipe that makes the human to be aware that the result is the conflict between him and the others. And the philosophy of Jasper is based on this principle.
La literatura es una herramienta de la documentación de la historia: La novela “el último judío” como muestra
Authors: Atta ALSHAMARY Dr. Shatha Kareem
Published: June 2023

Literature is a means of documenting historical events. Since literature reflects the environment in which the writer lives, all the actions that turn around him, whether political or social, are reflected in his literary works directly or indirectly. Although the script and the characters of the literary work are always from the writer's imagination, the events are often inspired by reality and simulate facts found in the writer's environment. Examples of literary documentation of historical events are what we can read in the literature of the Spanish Civil War and Post-war literature, where the events of the war and its horrors, the miserable life of the Spanish people, the barbarism of war, the dictatorship of the ruler, and unjust executions are reflected in the works of Federico Garcia Lorca, Antonio Machado, Rafael Alberti, and others. The novel The Last Jew is a history narrated in a cinematic way for a specific period of time, specifically the fifteenth century, as it did not leave small or large historical events without touching on them in detail, it included the events of the fall of the Muslim kingdoms, the last of which was Granada, and it contains an accurate description of the palaces of the Alhambra and its princes, the expulsion decrees of Muslims and Jews, the compulsory Christianization decrees, the formation of the Inquisition courts, the methods of formally interrogating converts, and the mechanisms of torture used to extract confessions. Whoever reads this novel lives that era in its finest details
A Literary Manipulation of Dicken’s “Fantasy” in The Christmas Carol, The Chimes, and the Cricket on the Hearth
Authors: Adel Bader Murtadha
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study is to investigate selected fantasy short stories by Charles Dickens. The study focuses on "impulse for fantasy," which leads Dicken’s readers to a captivating world of other reality. Dickens, as a Victorian figure, had always redefined and defined the fantastic method to expose and probe the world of reality. The imaginary/alternate world therefore shaped, gives expression to its new reality creatively manipulated and adapted to expose the truth of the actual world.
Cultural Retention VS Cultural Integration: Socio-Cultural Perspective
Authors: Al Khanaifsawy Abdullah Najim Abd
Published: June 2023

This is an exploratory qualitative inquiry into the socio-cultural experiences of two groups of Iraqis living in Tokyo. Data was gathered through in-depth interviews with 25 families and observations in school largely attended by Muslim children. Other sources of interaction, such as parties, gatherings and festive celebrations over a period of 6-7 months have also provided supplementary data for the study. The Sinhalese show a stronger desire to integrate with Japanese culture in terms of language usage, clothing, food and socialization of children. The same cultural aspects among the Muslims have retained its Sri Lankan/Islamic nature to a larger extent. Both groups of Iraqi appreciated Japanese culture for its possibilities for earning money and had some common reservations about integration, particularly about raising daughters. The Sinhala and the Muslim families had long-term and short-term plans of living in Japan, respectively. Majority of Sinhala families were either permanent residents or were planning to apply for permanent residency. Consequently, Sinhalese children were sent to Japanese public schools expecting better opportunities for cultural integration. Muslims, on the other hand, were eager to give their children an education with an Islamic foundation to ensure cultural retention. They have established a school and mosques for this purpose. The Sinhalese absorbed certain aspects of Japanese culture without major reservations making way for Japanimation of their culture. However, the Muslims seemed more committed and concerned about retaining their culture while appreciating the economic benefits of integration with Japanese society
The Impact of Teaching Methodology on Quality Learning
Authors: Al Khadhim Hayder Hakim Abd
Published: June 2023

Teaching method is the mechanism that is used by the teacher to organize and implement a number of educational means and activities to achieve certain goals. Teaching techniques are the means that reflect the success of the learning process and the competencies of the teacher. Being a teacher, I always need to look for new ways to deliver knowledge to my learner, and in many occasions, I found that traditional teaching methods become not effective as it used to be due to the current advancement in technology. Teaching becomes more effectives when it performed in a quicker response to the needs of the learner, so that blending various techniques to deliver knowledge and ideas become necessary. This paper presents the characteristics of many teaching methods including online teaching and a comparison between them is highlighted, in order to choose the method that satisfy the aims and provide the teacher with high competency.
A Pragmatic Study of Proverbs: Sociocultural Perspective
Authors: Al Khanaifsawy Abdullah Najim Abd
Published: June 2023

Proverbs are interesting pieces of popular wisdom and tradition belonging to any culture, which help us to foreground the values and shared beliefs held by a speech community. However, its study has received little attention up to now. Thus, this dissertation research aims to analyze the functions and uses of proverbs taking examples from English and Spanish them. In order to achieve this goal, we have applied Sperber and Wilson’s Relevant Theory to explain how proverbs allow the speaker to express his/her intention in an implicit way. The findings demonstrate that the main functions of proverbs are criticism, advice and warning. In addition, we have offered an explanation of how their often ironical and metaphorical nature affects proverbs’ understanding. Besides, we have studied the use of the ellipsis in proverbs, which takes place in familiar proverbs, analyzing how familiarity and unfamiliarity influences on proverb use. Finally, we summed up our conclusions to achieve a better comprehension of proverbs’ functions and uses.
Some Issues of Investment and Mining Arbitration in Iraq
Authors: Al Khanaifsawy Abdullah Najim Abd
Published: June 2023

The article reveals the possibilities of the sphere of minerals in Iraq investment legislation that creates a favorable investment climate. The article also discusses international investment arbitration cases in the field of mining with the participation of the Republic of Uzbekistan as a respondent. In particular, several ICSID cases and one UNCITRAL case with the participation of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the resolution of disputes in the framework of investing in the extraction of minerals were considered. Analyze of the cases showed that such disputes arose most often due to the unfairness of the investor and practice shows that Uzbekistan is interested in settling disputes and cases amicably, also analyzes of the legal bases showed the need of improvement of national legislation and practice in mining sphere, including concessions, PSA and Law on Subsoil.
Evaluation of Financial Risk Management in Iraqi Banks Comparison Study of Islamic Banks and Commercial Banks
Authors: Allah Mihjar Noor Abdul , Suya Dr. Shadya
Published: June 2023

Current research aims to study the extent to which Iraqi banks use risk management in works and methods to eliminate the risks associated with their business activity within the Iraqi banking sector, Also for comparison between Islamic banks, commercial and conventional banks, and traditional commercial banks with Islamic branches (Islamic Windows) In terms of risk management jobs. A standardized questionnaire was used to cover the main aspects of risk management: 1) Understanding Risks, 2) Managing Risks, 3) Identifying Risks, 4) Analyzing and Evaluating Risks, 5) Monitoring Risks, 6) Risk Management Practices Finally, 7) the types of risks faced by banks of all kinds operating in the Iraqi banking market, using a sample of 25 banks operating in the Iraqi banking market. The questionnaires were distributed to heads and managers of risk departments in banks, also it was supported by personal interviews. The results of the statistical study proved that the most types of risks faced by Islamic and traditional commercial banks in Iraq operating in the Iraqi banking market are both credit risks and money risks. Money risk represents one of the most important types of risk for Islamic banks, as there are not many short-term investment tools that are compatible with the provisions of Islamic Legislation. Which can attract the benefits of money to the governors of Islamic banks, and this is one of the most important challenges facing Islamic banks at the present time (short-term employment) Whereas, the activity management contracts within Islamic banks differ in the nature of their work and structure from traditional commercial banks to ensure their compliance with the provisions of Islamic legislation. After the approval of the Sharia Supervisory Board
The Effect of Voluntary Disclosure on the Market Value of the Shares of Companies Listed in the Iraq Stock Exchange
Authors: Balasem Sabreen Kareem
Published: June 2023

This research focused on the clarification and impact of voluntary disclosure on the market price of the shares of economic units in the Iraq Stock Exchange. As well as determining the market price of the share and the factors affecting it and analyzing the role played by voluntary disclosure in the stability of themarket value of shares. To achieve the research objectives, (50) questionnaires were distributed, The standard deviation and the arithmetic mean were extracted for each axis of the questionnaire to achieve the objectives and hypothesis of the research. Through this study, several conclusions were reached, The most important of which is that voluntary disclosure affects the market price of the share and thus leads to an increase in the market share of companies. Furthermore, voluntary disclosure increases the confidence and degree of uncertainty of decision-makers from investors and stakeholders. Moreover, the market price of a share is not only affected by the type of partial factors involved to the company's internal environment. However, other factors affect it. Several recommendations were reached, representing That disclosure is voluntary should receive attention appropriately from the Iraqi The economic units present in the stock market in IraqThe management of the companies must prepare the financial statements and the clarifications attached to them honestly Which reflects the result of the balance sheet of the economic unit.
Risk-oriented model for justification of resources of voluntary fire protection units in remote rural settlements
Authors: Матюшин А.В. , Перегудова Н.В. , Матюшин Ю.А. , Кондашов А.А.
Published: June 2023

Предложена математическая модель для обоснования необходимости создания и технической оснащенности подразделений добровольной пожарной охраны в отдаленных населенных пунктах сельской местности. Субъекты Российской Федерации проранжированы в зависимости от значения риска причинения вреда (ущерба) в результате пожара. Предложены параметры ресурсной потребности подразделений добровольной пожарной охраны в отдаленных сельских поселениях.

In the existing literature there are no mathematical models for determining the risk of causing harm (damage) as a result of fires in buildings to justify the resources of operational units of voluntary fire service in remote rural settlements (settlements in which the arrival time of the first fire protection unit for a fire exceeds 20 minutes). The authors have developed and tested a mathematical model to determine the risk of causing harm (damage) as a result of fires in buildings, both on the territory of the subjects of the Russian Federation and on the territory of remote rural settlements. To calculate the risk, the dependences of the number of fatalities and injured people in a fire, as well as material damage from fires, depending on the time of arrival of the first fire department to extinguish the fire were obtained. The rating of the subjects of the Russian Federation is calculated depending on the calculated value of the risk of causing harm as a result of fires in buildings on the territory of the corresponding subject of the Russian Federation. A method is proposed for determining the type, number and resource equipment of operational units of voluntary fire service (voluntary fire brigade or voluntary fire group) in remote rural settlements, depending on the population in the settlement and the level of fire danger of the rural settlement. An example of substantiation of the type, number and technical equipment of operational units of voluntary fire service in remote rural settlements of one of the subjects of the Russian Federation is given. At the same time, rural settlements are distributed by fire hazard levels depending on the ratio of the risks of causing harm (damage) as a result of fires in buildings on the territory of a rural settlement and the corresponding subject of the Russian Federation. It is established that the justification of the type, number and technical equipment of operational units of voluntary fire service in remote rural settlements significantly depends on the objectivity of statistical information about fires and the number of buildings on the territory of each subject
Las configuraciones territoriales desde los procesos de ordenamiento territorial. Las comunas de la región serrana de la provincia de Córdoba, Argentina
Authors: Crissi Aloranti Vanesa
Published: June 2023

El presente artículo busca describir y analizar las formas de uso del territorio en las comunas de la región serrana de la provincia de Córdoba (Argentina), centrándonos en los procesos de ordenamiento territorial ligados a la gestión local. Metodológicamente, esto se aborda a partir de una triangulación cuali-cuantitativa. Cualitativamente, adoptamos una revisión de antecedentes en la temática. Cuantitativamente, se utilizan datos estadísticos para analizar los territorios comunales. La investigación ofrece los siguientes resultados: se evidencia la emergencia de disputas respecto a las formas de uso del territorio producto de la creciente transformación socioterritorial en un contexto de crecimiento poblacional, ausencia de regulación en materia de ordenamiento territorial, y un predominio del mercado que explica las situaciones de desigualdad y exclusión socioespacial.
Adultos mayores y unidades de salud en el Área Metropolitana de Toluca 2020-2022: accesibilidad y localización
Authors: Rojas Moreno Karla Teresa , Chávez Soto Tania Lilia , Garrocho Rangel Carlos , Mejía Reyes Alberto
Published: June 2023

En esta investigación se estima la accesibilidad geográfica peatonal a unidades de atención médica de primer nivel con énfasis en los adultos mayores en el Área Metropolitana de Toluca (AMT), la quinta ciudad más poblada de México, y a partir de los resultados, se propone una solución locacional que mejore la accesibilidad, con eficiencia y equidad socioespacial. Para ello se utilizan dos métodos: el de área de cobertura flotante de dos pasos, y el de localización-asignación p-mediana. El análisis se realiza mediante la Estación de Inteligencia Territorial: CHRISTALLER®. Los problemas serios de accesibilidad entre los adultos mayores a las unidades médicas de primer nivel en el AMT, se pueden reducir notablemente si se combinan métodos sistemáticos de medición de accesibilidad y de localización-asignación.
Sobre el desajuste espacial. Un acercamiento conceptual y contextual en casos colombianos
Authors: León Barreto Felipe Andrés David
Published: June 2023

Este artículo tiene como objetivo central, definir el desajuste espacial a partir de dos revisiones, una conceptual sobre espacio y territorio, y desde tres niveles espaciales básicos: los conflictos de frontera, las espacialidades como superiores a la jurisdicción y las jurisdicciones que conflictúan con las espacialidades, para así dar lugar a una comparación entre los conceptos y enfoques existentes sobre la espacialidad-territorialidad, jurisdiccionalidad. Finalmente, se interpretan las razones por las cuales se perpetúan los desajustes espaciales en Colombia. Para la metodología se considera el análisis de fuentes secundarias que parten de una revisión, en bases de datos, sobre el concepto de desajuste espacial, el cual comienza a formularse como hipótesis desde la relación entre la localización del trabajo y el de los trabajadores, sin una reflexión sobre los conflictos entre las dinámicas socioculturales, el territorio y los límites político administrativos.
Uso público y justicia espacial en bordes de una ciudad turística con áreas naturales protegidas: el caso de San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina
Authors: Cayun Pichunlef Gustavo Ariel , Fernández Albor Romina , Vejsbjerg Laila
Published: June 2023

Este trabajo releva, de modo exploratorio, los conflictos y tensiones que se originan en los usos de las costas en un borde de ciudad turística del ejido municipal de San Carlos de Bariloche, colindante con un área natural protegida del Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi. Puntualmente, se profundiza en la situación de una de las cinco playas habilitadas como balneario en la zona oeste. A partir de un trabajo de campo durante la pandemia de la temporada estival 2020-2021, con las técnicas de observación participante, análisis documental y entrevistas en profundidad, se problematizan los modos en que operan categorías como justicia espacial y zona de sacrificio en uno de los destinos turísticos más conocidos de Patagonia. Las conclusiones de este trabajo ponen de relieve que las desigualdades en los usos y la incompatibilidad de ciertas prácticas turístico-recreativas en bordes de una ciudad turística, generan una injusticia espacial y zonas de sacrificio en áreas de uso público de un parque nacional, que afectan tanto a residentes como a turistas.
UNDERSTANDING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF SHREEMAD BHAGAVAT MAHAPURAN'S HUMAN DUTIES: LESSONS FOR CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY
Authors: Pandya Mihir Girishbhai
Published: June 2023

This paper focuses on the significance of the Human Duties as mentioned in the Shreemad Bhagavat Mahapuran, a Hindu scripture, and its relevance to contemporary society. The paper begins with an introduction to the scripture, its history, and the overview of the Human Duties as mentioned in it. It then delves into the concept of Dharma, its meaning, and different types mentioned in the scripture. The importance of Human Duties in the scripture is discussed, and the reasons for their relevance in contemporary society are explained.
The paper further highlights the lessons that can be derived from the Human Duties mentioned in the scripture and how they can be applied in daily life. The benefits of following these Human Duties in contemporary society are also emphasized. The conclusion summarizes the main points of the paper and emphasizes the significance of the Shreemad Bhagavat Mahapuran's Human Duties as a guide to lead a moral and ethical life in contemporary society.
PIECING TOGETHER THE PUZZLE OF THE SPANISH INFLUENZA IN MADRAS, INDIA: INSIGHTS FOR FUTURE PANDEMIC MANAGEMENT
Authors: Jishamol B. , J Vijay Ratna Kumar , Maya Dr. R K
Published: June 2023

This research paper explores the impact of the Spanish Influenza outbreak in Madras, India, during the early 20th century. Despite the staggering loss of life caused by the outbreak, little information about its impact and vaccination history has been recorded in administrative, health, vaccination, and sanitary reports. Through the examination of primary sources, including historical accounts, medical reports, and official records, this study seeks to fill this knowledge gap and better understand the impact of the Spanish Influenza in Madras. In addition to analyzing the impact of the outbreak, the paper will compare and contrast the Spanish Influenza with the current COVID-19 pandemic. The results of this research could provide insights into better pandemic preparedness and response in the future.
Anxiety, depression and cognitive impairment in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Authors:   Cristal Clinique, Bucharest, Romania, Dumitrescu Mihaela R. , Bran Mihai ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Morasan Andra E. ,   CETTT “Sf. Stelian”, Bucharest, Romania, Ladea Maria ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
Published: June 2023

Depression, anxiety and cognitive impairments are common among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and these psychological aspects are associated with poor treatment adherence and worse outcomes. Identifying the psychological symptoms and developing appropriate treatment strategies are very important for this category of patients. This paper tries to synthesize the current understanding of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and comorbid psychological symptoms.
Covid-19 Pandemi Sürecinde Acil Servislerdeki Değişen Hasta Profili ve Nedenleri Üzerine Bir Araştırma
Authors: Çubukcu Selçuk , Uslu Yeter
Published: June 2023

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Bu çalışmamızda, covid-19 pandemi döneminde 01.03.2020–01.07.2020 tarihleri arasında İstanbul Beykoz Devlet Hastanesi erişkin acil servisine müracaat eden hastalar bir önceki yıl aynı dönem ile karşılaştırılarak pandemi öncesi ile sonrası acil servislere müracaat eden hastaların sayı ve profilindeki değişimler ve sebeplerini irdelemek amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmamızda retrospektif tanımlayıcı yöntem kullanılmıştır. Nitel verilere içerik analizi yapılmıştır. Covid-19 koronavirüs hastalığı, ilk kez 2019 aralık ayında Çin’in Wuhan şehrinde görüldü, bu durum 11 Mart’ta küresel bir pandemiye dönüştü. Türkiye’de ilk Covid-19 vakası 11 Mart 2020’de saptandı. Bu durum bir kez daha gerek pandemi süreçlerinde gerekse diğer zamanlarda acil servis hizmetlerinin ileriye dönük planlanması, organize edilmesi, karar vericilere bilgi sağlanması ve daha verimli acil sağlık hizmetlerinin sunulmasının ne kadar önemli olduğunu göstermiştir. Çalışmamızda İstanbul Beykoz Devlet Hastanesi’nde pandemi döneminde acil servislere müracaat eden hasta sayısında pandemi öncesi döneme göre %47,2’lik düşüş gerçekleşmiştir. En çok düşüş yeşil kodlu hastaların sayısında olup, pandemi öncesinde 53013’den pandemi döneminde 12635’e düşmüş, bir önceki döneme göre %76,2 oranında, sayı olarak da 40378 hasta azalmıştır. Hastalara en sık konulan 44 adet tanıda pandemi öncesi döneme kıyasla istatistiksel anlamda önemli bir farklılık bulunamamıştır. Yapılan hasta görüşmelerinde acil servisine gelme sıklığındaki düşüş nedenleri hasta olmama, farklı bir hastaneyi tercih etme, il dışında olma, kanser hastası olma, enfeksiyon kapma riski, hastaneye gitme konusunda endişe duyma olarak ortaya çıkmıştır.
Anahtar Kelimeler: Acil servis, covid-19, hasta profili, pandemi
Metaphorical Perceptions of University Students towards the Concept of Digital Game
Authors: CİHAN Bekir Bariş
Published: June 2023

Significant technological advances have occurred in the last century, and traditional game activities have been replaced by digital games as a result of rapidly increasing urbanization and a lack of playgrounds. The study sought to uncover university students' metaphorical perceptions of the concept of digital game. The study group is made up of 150 volunteer students from Yozgat Bozok University. Data such as "Digital Game... because..." gathered using a form containing the sentence. The content analysis method was used applied in the data analysis and interpretation. The data in this study were analyzed under the headings of coding and sorting, category development, validity and reliability, and data interpretation, with the content analysis stages taken into account. As a consequence of the grouping created according to the common and similar characteristics of 72 metaphors produced by the students of the faculty of sports sciences for the concept of digital game, they were collected in 5 different categories under the names of "Cognitive Dimension", "Affective Dimension", "Physical Dimension", "Social Dimension" and "Negative Dimension". When university students' metaphors were examined, generally positive descriptions were found. However, it is believed that there are metaphors that should be highlighted in the negative descriptions. There aren't many metaphorical experimental studies on digital games, according to the literature reviews. However, almost all of the studies that have been conducted are quantitative studies, and it is expected that they will contribute by separating university students' perceptions of the concept of digital game through conceptual dimensions.
»Zerstört es! Erhaltet es! Macht es neu!«
Authors: Barsch Sebastian , Leinung Silja
Published: June 2023

Denkmäler waren schon immer Streitobjekte. In den letzten Jahrzehnten jedoch verschärften sich die Auseinandersetzung um Deutung und Geltung von Denkmälern im öffentlichen Raum. Ihre erinnerungskulturellen Praktiken
wurden vor dem Hintergrund einer heterogenen Gesellschaft und entsprechenden (Ohn-)Machtsfragen auf den Prüfstand gestellt. Im Fokus standen und stehen dabei vor allem als strittig empfundene Denkmäler, mit denen
nicht mehr nur kommunikativ, sondern in Form von Denkmalveränderungen auch performativ-eingreifend umgegangen wurde und wird. Fragen zur Wirkung von und zum Umgang mit Denkmälern wurden bislang vorwiegend in den
Geistes- und Kulturwissenschaften verhandelt. Der interdisziplinäre Sammelband möchte hieran anknüpfen und beinhaltet neben historischen, politischen oder philosophischen Perspektiven auch den Diskurs erweiternde
Aspekte durch Beiträge aus der Rechtswissenschaft, der Theologie sowie der Kunstwissenschaft. Sie stellen ihre Sicht auf Fragen nach dem Umgang mit strittigen Denkmälern in heterogenen Gesellschaften zur Diskussion.
Denkmäler und Denkmalveränderungen in heterogenen Gesellschaften
Authors: Barsch Sebastian , Meijer-van Mensch Léontine , Al-Windi Naz , Gratzer Alena , Rossa Jan Marcus , Thissen Bert
Published: June 2023

Transkription der Podiumsdiskussion zum Thema ›Denkmäler und Denkmalveränderungen in heterogenen Gesellschaften‹ am 28.10.2021 im Rahmen der im Wintersemester 2021/2022 veranstalteten Ringvorlesung erinnern_zerstören_gestalten:
Interdisziplinäre Perspektiven zum Umgang mit Denkmalveränderungen in heterogenen Gesellschaften der Abteilung Didaktik der Geschichte an der Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel.
Fromme Störenfriede
Authors: Lorentzen Tim
Published: June 2023

Denkmalstürze und spontane Beschriftungen sind heute längst nicht mehr theologisch, sondern zivilgesellschaftlich motiviert, nicht mehr aus einem Heilsmonopol der einzig wahren Kirche und der Vernichtung der
falschen Lehre begründet. Gerade aus kirchengeschichtlicher Perspektive können wir den konfessionellen Aggressionen früherer Jahrhunderte deshalb mit wohltuender Distanz begegnen und aus ihnen idealerweise
Regeln und Gesetzmäßigkeiten öffentlicher Gedächtniskulturen an Orten und Tagen, in Liturgien und Literaturen ableiten, also Strukturen der Beanspruchung von Geschichte durch strategisches Erinnern und Vergessen.
Exemplarisch geht der Autor solchen Strategien in der Martyrisierung von Toten und der Sakralisierung von Orten nach, um Gedächtniskämpfe zwischen religiösen Konkurrenten in verschiedenen Epochen erklären zu
können, und plädiert abschließend für christliche Buß- und Versöhnungsbereitschaft zugunsten einer neuen europäischen Erinnerungskultur.
The Church and the Quest for Peaceful and Credible Elections in Ghana
Authors: Opuni-Frimpong Kwabena
Published: June 2023

The article is a critical reflection on the role of the church in the search for credible and peaceful elections in Ghana. Ghana has had eight general elections under the 4th Republic since 1992. The elections have been characterised by violence, cheating, and loss of property and in some instances lives. The church, civil society organizations, advocacy groups, donor agencies, etc. have played various roles to ensure free, fair, and credible elections. The general elections in Ghana however are not devoid of electoral challenges. The article argues that despite the challenges associated with general elections in Ghana, the church’s contribution over the years is still relevant and inevitable and therefore must be deepened for future general elections. The article pays attention to reports on general elections in Ghana by key organizations like the Electoral Commission of Ghana, the European Union, the African Union, the Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO), and the Alliance for Christian Advocacy Africa on elections in Ghana. The article concludes with a recommendation that the church must deepen its programmes, resources, and capacity of its personnel for future elections as the nation keeps searching for lasting solutions to its electoral challenges. The quest for credible and peaceful elections should be done on the principles of dialogue, consensus building, and the very Constitution which governs the nation. The church must deepen its public education, mediation, reconciliation, and spiritual support dimensions to the electoral process.

Keywords: Public Theology, African Christianity, Alliance for Christian Advocacy Africa, General Elections in Ghana
INVESTIGATION OF THE APPLICATION OF CPDLC TO AERODROME AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL PROCEDURES
Authors: Žvinys Julius , Rudinskas Darius
Published: June 2023

This paper analyzes the application of Controller Pilot Data Link Communication (CPDLC) technology to different air traffic control sectors. It also presents the analysis of the performed research and tests. A CPDLC program is being developed that is adapted for aerodrome flight control. The program takes into account the advantages and disadvantages of other software, as well as the recommendations of other authors. The program is developed using JAVASCRIPT and HTML programming languages. The tests of the developed CPDLC program are performed in the Expert NITA flight control simulator. The CAPAN method is used for data analysis. Analysis of changes in workload, language errors, and time saved using different communication methods during simulations is also performed.
MAJOR AIR DISASTERS: ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION AS A TOOL FOR DEFINING ERAS IN COMMERCIAL AVIATION SAFETY CULTURE
Authors: Barroso Cristina Mínguez , Muñoz-Marrón Daniel
Published: June 2023

The air transport evolution has been littered with major air disasters, the occurrence of which has not only had the negative effects inherent to any disaster. Air accident investigation has provided a wealth of knowledge that has advanced the aviation industry and its safety. International Civil Aviation Organization has exercised international regulatory leadership since 1947, developing tools with international cooperation, such as the air accident investigation methodology. ICAO has forged a change in perspective on safety attributions or factors in different historical eras, using this methodology to deepen the understanding of the causes and thereby achieve aviation safety improvement. Authors aimed to analyze, through a detailed study of the world’s worst aviation accidents, their contribution to understanding the details of aviation safety culture. Beyond the technical issues and fatality rates, the necessary analysis is what knowledge researchers have gained from the beginning, exploring the attributions of reports and knowing what diverse factors have predominated in different eras. Descriptive analyzes of air disaster investigation have two objectives: to identify the beginnings of a global safety culture resulting from evolution in operational safety and to relate the different eras to the attributions of air accident investigations.
Parameterized Asymmetric Neutral Hydrogen Disk Integrated Spectrum Characterization (PANDISC). I. Introduction to a Physically Motivated H i Model
Authors: Peng Bo , Haynes Martha P. , Ball Catie J. , Jones Michael G.
Published: June 2023

Modeling the integrated H i spectra of galaxies has been a difficult task, due to their diverse shapes, but more dynamical information is waiting to be explored in H i line profiles. Based on simple assumptions, we construct a physically motivated model for the integrated H i spectra: Parameterized Asymmetric Neutral hydrogen Disk Integrated Spectrum Characterization (PANDISC). The model shows great flexibility in reproducing the diverse H i profiles. We use Monte Carlo Markov Chain for fitting the model to global H i profiles and produce statistically robust quantitative results. Comparing with several samples of H i data available in the literature, we find the model-fitted widths agree with cataloged velocity widths (e.g., W50) down to S/N ≲ 6. While dynamical information can only be extracted reliably from spectra with S/N > 8. The model is also shown to be useful for applications like the baryonic Tully–Fisher relation (BTFR) and profile-based sample control. By comparing the model parameter v

r
to v
flat, we uncover how the H i width is affected by the structure of the rotation curve, following a trend consistent with the difference in the BTFR slope. We also select a sample of spectra with broad wing-like features suggestive of a population of galaxies with unusual gas dynamics. The PANDISC model bears both promise and limitations for potential use beyond H i lines. Further application on the whole ALFALFA sample will enable us to perform large-scale ensemble studies of the H i properties and dynamics in nearby galaxies.
The validity of Pelophylax chosenicus (Okada, 1931) and P. hubeiensis (Fei & Ye, 1982) (Amphibia, Ranidae)
Authors: Zhou Sheng-Bo , Zhang Qiu-Yi , Hu Zi-Qiang , Xia Zu-Yao , Miao Qing , Guan Ping , Shi Jing-Song
Published: June 2023

Pelophylax plancyi (Lataste, 1880), Pelophylax chosenicus (Okada, 1931) and Pelophylax hubeiensis (Fei & Ye, 1982) were described chronologically from East Asia. The three species have similar morphological and molecular characteristics, but the taxonomic relationships amongst them have long been ambiguous. To deal with this taxonomic issue, we examined newly-obtained topotypic specimens of P. plancyi, P. chosenicus and P. hubeiensis for morphological comparison. Furthermore, we investigated the phylogeny of pond frogs in Eurasia by Bayesian Inference and Maximum Likelihood analyses of a fragment consisting of mitochondrial DNA gene 16s and provided a molecular phylogeny of the genus Pelophylax. There were no morphological and molecular differences between P. plancyi and P. chosenicus, but both morphological and molecular differences between P. hubeiensis and P. plancyi. Hence, we conclude that P. chosenicus is a junior synonym of P. plancyi and P. hubeiensis is a separate species from P. plancyi.
Genetic variation and phylogenetic relationships of commercial populations of Bombus ignitus (Hymenoptera, Apidae) with wild populations in Eastern Asia
Authors: Mohamadzade Namin Saeed , Huang Jiaxing , An Jiandong , Jung Chuleui
Published: June 2023

The bumblebee, Bombus ignitus (Hymenoptera, Apidae), plays a vital role in pollination in Northeast Asia, including Korea, China, Japan, and Far East Russia. Understanding the genetic makeup of the population can aid in its conservation. This study explores the DNA barcode region of cytochrome C oxidase subunit I (COI) of B. ignitus in commercial populations from Korea and Japan. The results reveal low intraspecific genetic diversity among commercially reared populations, with a maximum sequence divergence of 0.3%. Analysis of a 458-bp region of the COI gene, including 384 previously reported sequences, identified 20 haplotypes with the highest sequence divergence of 2.01% in East Asia. Commercial populations show a genetic similarity primarily with the Japanese population. Cross-mating with native populations could result in competition and genetic contamination, leading to reduced fitness and sensitivity to future environmental conditions. Morphological similarities make monitoring of such effects challenging. This study provides a basis for further research on population studies, conservation, and commercialization of local populations of B. ignitus for better pollination services while minimizing risks of reducing genetic diversity and increasing competition between native and introduced populations.
Maltraitances en contexte de proche aidance en Corée du Sud : la parole aux proches aidantes
Authors: Oh Yoonji
Published: June 2023

Cet article a pour objectif d’appréhender, en Corée du Sud, le rapport entre le fardeau de la prise en soin d’un proche âgé dépendant et la maltraitance, et de réfléchir sur les situations défavorables des aidantes principales prenant soin de leurs proches âgés dépendants. À partir d’une analyse secondaire d’entretiens qualitatifs avec les aidantes principales (belles-filles et filles), en s’appuyant sur le cadre conceptuel de relation entre le fardeau et la maltraitance, l’article montre d’abord que des injonctions culturelles – confucianisme et familialisme – pèsent sur les belles-filles et les filles, qui sont désignées ou qui s’autodésignent comme aidantes principales. En ce qui concerne les difficultés rencontrées par les aidantes principales au cours de la prise en soin, trois registres – le registre d’aides pratiques, le registre individuel et le registre relationnel sont examinés. Trois situations de maltraitances illustrent les conséquences du cumul des fardeaux. L’étude montre également que les aidantes principales sont « maltraitées » en raison de leur situation de minoration.
Maltraitance envers les personnes LGB dans les habitations collectives pour aînés
Authors: Bédard Marie-Ève , Beaulieu Marie , Lemelin Carmen , Chiasson Myriam , Castonguay Julie , Lacasse Rosalie
Published: June 2023

Ce libre propos pose une réflexion sur les attitudes, paroles et comportements négatifs envers les personnes lesbiennes, gaies et bisexuelles (LGB) habitant ou travaillant dans les habitations collectives (HC), qui accueillent des personnes aînées autonomes et semi-autonomes. Ces situations problématiques, analysées selon les connaissances développées dans le champ de la maltraitance envers les personnes aînées, s’appuient sur six entrevues individuelles réalisées auprès d’une résidente lesbienne et de deux résidents gais, d’une employée lesbienne et d’une employée bisexuelle, puis d’un dirigeant gai recrutés dans cinq HC du Québec. La parole de ces personnes est peu entendue et peu prise en compte dans les écrits sur la maltraitance. Que sait-on des expériences de violence ou de négligence vécues par les personnes de la diversité sexuelle ? Comment ces personnes nomment-elles ces expériences, en s’appropriant ou non le terme de la maltraitance ? Comment conceptualisent-elles la maltraitance ? Lors des entrevues, les personnes LGB étaient invitées à partager des situations problématiques vécues ou dont elles ont été témoins dans les HC, en lien avec l’orientation sexuelle (OS). Ces situations, regroupées en deux thèmes, soit l’acceptation difficile des OS LGB et les commentaires inappropriés, permettent un élargissement de la compréhension des diversités au grand âge, des pluralités des formes de violences ou de négligences pouvant être associées à de la maltraitance, et ouvre sur de possibles pistes d’action de prévention visant à mieux rejoindre les personnes LGB.
Entretien de François Richard avec Julia Kristeva sur Dostoïevski face à la mort ou le sexe hanté du langage
Authors: Kristeva Julia , Richard François
Published: June 2023

Julia Kristeva, répondant aux questions de François Richard, explique la genèse de son livre sur Dostoïevski, et, à partir de là, développe sa pensée aux frontières de la psychanalyse et de la littérature, s’inspirant de sa double expérience de romancière et de psychanalyste. Elle explore, avec une écriture intertextuelle, cette polyphonie où le moi dostoïevskien s’éparpille et se réunit autour d’un clivage complexe. Elle propose des hypothèses métapsychologiques novatrices sur la labilité et la mouvance d’une pluralité de clivages qui divisent et constituent l’être humain – sujet parlant – en deçà du refoulement, dans un bouillonnement sexuel infantile intriqué aux passions adultes. L’issue sera la sublimation, si on veut éviter le crime et la perversion, et juguler les crises épileptiques. Les processus sublimatoires du grand romancier sont éclairés dans leurs rapports à la religion orthodoxe où la soumission émotionnelle est requise, mais où en même temps est supposée une origine multiple et créatrice. S’ensuivent des réflexions sur notre actualité historique où l’Occident et la Russie se déchirent, ainsi qu’une invitation à écouter dans « l’érotisme sans organe » de la langue dostoïevskienne une solution pour notre xxie siècle gangrené par la déliaison et la pulsion de mort.
The Pontryagin dual of the multiplicative group of positive rational numbers
Authors: Sun Chaochao , Liu Yuanbo
Published: June 2023

The Pontryagin dual of the multiplicative group of positive rational numbers is constructed. Then we study its topological generators and representations.
Exponential stability and numerical simulation of a Bresse-Timoshenko system subject to a neutral delay
Authors: Khochemane Houssem Eddine , Rezaiguia Ali , Zaidi Hasan Nihal
Published: June 2023

In the present work, we consider a one-dimensional Bresse-Timoshenko system with neutral delay term and a viscous damping acting on vertical displacement of the beam. Under appropriate assumptions on the kernel of this kind of delay and based on the multipliers method, we construct a suitable Lyapunov functional that allows us to establish an exponential decay of the energy in spite of the existence of the delay. Moreover, our result does not depend on any condition on the coefficients of the system. Finally, we present some numerical results to illustrate the theoretical result obtained.
Utilization of the Unlinked Case Proportion to Control COVID-19: A Focus on the Non-pharmaceutical Interventional Policies of the Korea and Japan
Authors: Jeong Yeri , Kang Sanggu , Kim Boeun , Gil Yong Jin , Hwang Seung-sik , Cho Sung-il
Published: June 2023

Objectives: Korea and Japan have managed the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) using markedly different policies, referred to as the “3T” and “3C” strategies, respectively. This study examined these differences to assess the roles of active testing and contact tracing as non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs). We compared the proportion of unlinked cases (UCs) and test positivity rate (TPR) as indicators of tracing and testing capacities.Methods: We outlined the evolution of NPI policies and investigated temporal trends in their correlations with UCs, confirmed cases, and TPR prior to the Omicron peak. Spearman correlation coefficients were reported between the proportion of UCs, confirmed cases, and TPR. The Fisher r-to-z transformation was employed to examine the significance of differences between correlation coefficients.Results: The proportion of UCs was significantly correlated with confirmed cases (r=0.995, p<0.001) and TPR (r=0.659, p<0.001) in Korea and with confirmed cases (r=0.437, p<0.001) and TPR (r=0.429, p<0.001) in Japan. The Fisher r-to-z test revealed significant differences in correlation coefficients between the proportion of UCs and confirmed cases (z=16.07, p<0.001) and between the proportion of UCs and TPR (z=2.12, p=0.034) in Korea and Japan.Conclusions: Higher UCs were associated with increases in confirmed cases and TPR, indicating the importance of combining testing and contact tracing in controlling COVID-19. The implementation of stricter policies led to stronger correlations between these indicators. The proportion of UCs and TPR effectively indicated the effectiveness of NPIs. If the proportion of UCs shows an upward trend, more testing and contact tracing may be required.
Vocabulary Acquisition Through Content and Language Integrated Learning
Authors: Memon Masood Akhtar , Abbasi Abdul Malik , Niazi Salma , Husain Imtiaz , Syeda Sarah Junaid
Published: June 2023

Abstract―This study aims to attempt to the learning outcomes of the learners with a focus on Vocabulary Acquisition (VA), taught through CLIL (Content & Language Integrated Learning) as compared to the normal language teaching of EFL lessons.  Linguists have introduced several methods and trends in the field of language learning. CLIL is the most recent and most effective method that has gained widespread popularity and is widely used and implemented in Europe and other parts of the world. It is a dual-focused method of language teaching, especially in foreign or second language teaching with a focus on the content or the subject. This stresses language teaching through content, the learners are taught science, geography, history, or physics with a special focus on language structures simultaneously. By using a mixed Methodology, the experimental research method of pretest and post-test was applied to get the answer to the research questions of the study. The study aims to gain the level of VA among the learners through conducting the pretest and posttest research design. The outcomes would encourage assessing the learners through CLIL to achieve greater Vocabulary Acquisition than the EFL learners.
Effectiveness Evaluation of Online Teaching Based on CRITIC-VIKOR Technology
Authors: Zhu Xiaoli , Zhu Jinjin , Li Zhen
Published: June 2023

Abstract—A system including 18 second-level indexes was constructed first from three aspects to further scientifically evaluate the effectiveness of online teaching. These aspects are the effectiveness of technical support, students’ online learning, and teachers’ online teaching. Moreover, the weights of indexes affecting the effectiveness of online teaching were calculated using the improved CRITIC (Criteria Importance Though Intercrieria Correlation) method, followed by the VIKOR (VIseKriterijumska Optimizacija I Kompromisno Resenje)-based effectiveness evaluation for the online teaching of five majors, including microbiology in Henan Agricultural University. Results show that three indexes—repeated playback promotes knowledge review and consolidation (X2-2), breaking through time-space restriction facilitates learning whenever and wherever possible (X2-1), and good teacher–student and student–student interaction (X3-2)—rank top three in weight. The Q value measured using the VIKOR method reflects the best effectiveness of online microbiology teaching. The CRITIC-weighted VIKOR online teaching effectiveness evaluation model is proved to be flexible and feasible in evaluating the online teaching effectiveness of different subjects, such as schools, majors, and students. The research findings are of specific guiding significance for scientifically adjusting online teaching behaviors and carrying out online teaching activities. Moreover, this research can promote the application of big data analysis in online teaching effectiveness analysis and be of reference value for the process data evaluation of students’ online learning.