bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Majorana edge states in Kitaev chains of the BDI symmetry class
Authors: Bespalov Anton
Published: November 2023

Majorana edge states in Kitaev chains possessing an effective time reversal symmetry with one fermionic site per unit cell are studied. For a semi-infinite chain the equations for the wave functions of Majorana zero modes can be reduced to a single Wiener-Hopf equation, which has an exact analytical solution. We use this solution to determine the asymptotic behaviors of the Majorana wave functions at large distances from the edge of the chain for several infinite-range models described in the literature with focus on a model with slow power-law falloff of pairing and hopping amplitudes. For these models we also determine the asymptotic behavior of the energy of the fermionic state composed of two Majorana modes in the limit of long (finite) Kitaev chains.
Minimally invasive treatment modalities for venous dysplasias in the anogenital region
Authors: Bogachev V. Yu. , Boldin B. V. , Samenkov A. Yu.
Published: November 2023

Venous malformations are the most type of angiodysplasia, which cause both physiological and emotional discomfort to patients. In this article, the authors presented a clinical example of effectiveness combined foam form sclerotherapy and laser photocoagulate with Intensive Pulsed Light therapy and show a long-term outcome in a patient with superficial venous malformation of her anogenital area, which are accompanied with such symptoms as pain and bleeding. As a sclerosing agent, a 1 and 3% sodium tetradecyl sulphate solution was used. The interval between procedures was 6 weeks. After two sessions, the superficial venous malformations of the anogenital area decreased in the size and volume, and the patient presented less complaints. After the first stage of treatment, which includes sclerotherapy, then 3 sessions of laser photocoagulate were performed, with an interval between sessions from 1.5 months. Ultrasound angioscanning allows us to assess the degree of regression of venous dysplasia, cavities and cavities of the pathological process. Ultrasound is a minimally invasive and affordable diagnostic method that, in addition to universality, excludes the component of psychoemotional discomfort. This is due to the absence of a large routine during the study with the application of any physical or mental impact on the body and the patient as a whole. The main advantage is the possibility of implementing minimally invasive treatment at the outpatient stage, with the possibility of combination therapy, both in a hospital stay, and in commercial and private medical centers. The combination of foam sclerotherapy with percutaneous laser coagulation (plus IPL therapy) in this clinical case demonstrates the effectiveness and safety in localizing the pathological process in the anogenital region. The obtained result demonstrates the absence of malformation growth and complications in the form of repeated bleeding with a good cosmetic effect in the medium and long term.
BIBLE IN LANDSMÅL AS CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL PHENOMENON
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University, Ermakova Olga S. , Livanova Aleksandra N. ,   St. Petersburg State University
Published: November 2023

The article discusses the prerequisites for creating translations of the Bible into Norwegian and the history of its first translation into landsmål. The authors describe the evolution of the Bible translation and incorporation in the translation of Norwegian words and expressions, and show the influence of society in changing the biblical text. Particular attention is given to the impact of the Bible translation on the spread of New Norwegian as a cultural language in present-day Norway. The paper compares excerpts from translations of the Gospel of Mark into Norwegian riksmål (1904) and landsmål (1921) language varieties. The authors demonstrate the difference between formal and functional equivalence approaches to translating biblical texts and show that translators into landsmål, while trying to stick to the original source, considered it much more important to convey the poetry of the biblical language and to make it understandable to recipients. In conclusion, it is noted that Norwegian society accepted the new translation of the Bible, which in turn opened the way for the acceptance of nynorsk (the New Norwegian) as the language of the church.
SWEDISH INTENSIFYING ADVERBS AND PECULIARITIES OF THEIR TRANSLATION INTO RUSSIAN
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Zhiltsova Elena L.
Published: November 2023

The article is dedicated to an analysis of intensifying adverbs in the Swedish language and the peculiarities of their translation into the Russian language. The research was based on the novels written by contemporary Swedish writers S. Larsson and L. Marklund. The author’s main goal is to find out the ways of rendering the high degree of intensity of the attribute and the expressiveness via the expressive means of the Russian language. The analysis of the research material has shown that the translation of Swedish intensifying adverbs depends on the additional shades of meaning they carry. As a whole, the Russian intensifying adverbs used in the translations are less semantically diverse and emotionally coloured than the Swedish ones. This is attested to by the fact that in the translation into Russian the adverb ‘оченьʼ (‘very’), the most commonly used intensifier in Russian, signifying solely a high degree of manifestation of an attribute, and stylistically and emotionally neutral, is used. The analysis of the translation has also led to a conclusion that intensifying adverbs are less actively used in the Russian language than in the Swedish language. The Russian equivalent of a Swedish expression consisting of an intensifier adverb and an emotionally neutral adjective is commonly solely an emotionally coloured adjective. In a number of instances the Swedish intensifiers are not translated into Russian at all.
ON SOME TRENDS IN THE SATIRICAL LITERATURE AND CINEMATOGRAPHY OF SWEDEN AT THE END OF THE 20TH — BEGINNING OF THE 21ST CENTURY (C.-J. VALLGREN AND R. ÖSTLUND)
Authors:   Russian State University of Cinematography named after S. Gerasimov, Koblenkova Diana V.
Published: November 2023

The article deals with satirical tendencies in Swedish literature and cinema of the end of the 20th — beginning of the 21st century. On the example of the book by C.-J. Vallgren “This is for you for a brochure, Mr. Bachmann” and R. Östlund’s paintings “Turist” (“Force Majeure”), “Voluntarily-compulsory”, “The Square” and “Triangle of Sadness”, the main problems of Swedish society are analyzed, which are becoming pan-European scale. The paper concludes that both authors consider the most significant problems to be the disappearance of independent thinking, the distortion of ethical principles, the fear of losing personal well-being against the backdrop of growing ethnic and class contradictions in Europe, indicating the beginning of a new socio-political stage in society. Comprehending European double standards, hypocrisy, ostentatious political correctness, the authors testify that European society is turning into a refined capitalist minority that has lost its main value orientation — Christian humanism. The poetics of the literary and cinematographic works of Vallgren and Östlund differ significantly from the methods of their predecessors: modern authors abandon the satirical principles of secondary convention, allowing themselves only slight exaggeration. This testifies to the desire for journalism, documentary depiction, the movement from fiction to non-fiction, to the understanding of the historical context and socio-political perspective.
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL CONTENT OF THE URBANONYMS OF STOCKHOLM
Authors:   Moscow State Linguistic University, Prirodina Ulyana P.
Published: November 2023

The article presents the results of the study of one of the segments of the toponymic system of the Swedish language, namely urbanonyms (godonyms and agoronyms) of Stockholm, motivated by zoological and phytonymic vocabulary; mythonyms; vocabulary of the social sphere. Thematic groups of names of urbanonyms demonstrate the universality of toponym formation, contribute to the definition of the historical and cultural specifics of the Swedish onomasticon. The etymological analysis of a number of urbanonyms establishes the connection of names with the landscape features of the countryʼs territory, economic activity, traditions and the system of views of the ethnic group. The results of the study allow us to expand our understanding of the toponymic system of the Swedish language and make some contribution to the development of onomastics. The article may be of interest to specialists in the field of linguistics and cultural studies, teachers of the Swedish language, historians, graduate students and students of linguistic and cultural studies, a wide range of readers interested in the stated issues.
EARLY DUTCH PRINTED BOOKS AND SOME PUZZLES OF RUSSIAN LEXICOGRAPHY
Authors:   Russian State Library, Squires Catherine R. ,   Lomonosov Moscow State University
Published: November 2023

The paper is devoted to the problem of distinguishing between loanwords of High-, Low German and Dutch origin in Russian lexicography. A case study of the loanword шланг, usually erroneously attributed to High German, demonstrates a combined method of linguistic analysis (comparison in grammar, semantics, and phonetics) assisted using textual evidence found in a rare Dutch printed book (Amsterdam, 1690). All copies of the valuable book held in Russian libraries (the RSL in Moscow and BAN in Saint-Petersburg) were examined and the copy from the Academy of Sciences was singled out as a possible source for borrowing the technical term. On this basis the history of the Russian word is traced down to the invention of the fire-pump hose by the van der Heydens in Amsterdam and the copy in the library of Peter the Great.
Combining machine learning and spatial data processing techniques for allocation of large-scale nature-based solutions
Authors: Gutierrez Caloir Beatriz Emma , Abebe Yared Abayneh , Vojinovic Zoran , Sanchez Arlex , Mubeen Adam , Ruangpan Laddaporn , Manojlovic Natasa , Plavsic Jasna , Djordjevic Slobodan
Published: November 2023

The escalating impacts of climate change trigger the necessity to deal with hydro-meteorological hazards. Nature-based solutions (NBSs) seem to be a suitable response, integrating the hydrology, geomorphology, hydraulic, and ecological dynamics. While there are some methods and tools for suitability mapping of small-scale NBSs, literature concerning the spatial allocation of large-scale NBSs is still lacking. The present work aims to develop new toolboxes and enhance an existing methodology by developing spatial analysis tools within a geographic information system (GIS) environment to allocate large-scale NBSs based on a multi-criteria algorithm. The methodologies combine machine learning spatial data processing techniques and hydrodynamic modelling for allocation of large-scale NBSs. The case studies concern selected areas in the Netherlands, Serbia, and Bolivia, focusing on three large-scale NBS: rainwater harvesting, wetland restoration, and natural riverbank stabilisation. Information available from the EC H2020 RECONECT project as well as other available data for the specific study areas was used. The research highlights the significance of incorporating machine learning, GIS, and remote sensing techniques for the suitable allocation of large-scale NBSs. The findings may offer new insights for decision-makers and other stakeholders involved in future sustainable environmental planning and climate change adaptation.
Contexto de trabalho docente e o desempenho no ENEM, em escolas públicas e privadas
Authors: Azevedo Priscila Portela de , Santos Ana Cristina Batista dos , Evaristo Jorge Luiz de Souza
Published: November 2023

Este artigo tem como objetivo compreender o trabalho docente, em escolas públicas e privadas, em sede do desempenho dos alunos no Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio (ENEM). A pesquisa se deu à luz da Psicodinâmica do Trabalho, teoria que orientou a análise dos dados. A coleta de dados qualitativos ocorreu por meio de 19 entrevistas com docentes de escolas públicas e privadas. Os resultados foram analisados com base na técnica de análise dos núcleos de sentido, com o auxílio do software Atlas.ti. A análise e discussão dos resultados possibilitou descrever o trabalho dos docentes, no contexto de preparação dos alunos para o ENEM, bem como identificar que esse contexto de avaliações externas pode ser, por vezes, propenso a sofrimento e adoecimento, principalmente no âmbito privado. A partir das categorias organização de trabalho, condições de trabalho e relações de trabalho, foi possível apreender convergências e divergências entre as escolas públicas e privadas.
Efecto de lixiviado sobre el crecimiento de consorcios de microalgas marinas y dulceacuícolas
Authors: Torres-Virviescas Martha Jeannette , Henao-Castro Hernán Alejandro , Coulson-Reinel Johana Paola , Tejeda-Benítez Lesly Patricia
Published: November 2023

Objective. This study evaluated the growth kinetics of marine and freshwater microalgae consortia in different concentrations of leachate extracted from a landfill. Materials and Methods. An experimental design was carried out for each consortium (marine Chlorella marina and Nannochloropsis oculata and freshwater Chlorella vulgaris and Ankistrodesmus falcatus) in leachate concentrations of 5%, 10%, 15%, and control (0%), with one main experiment and three replicates for each concentration (K=4), in batch culture. Results. Significant differences were found in the microalgal growth at different concentrations of leachate for both consortia (H=12.9768; p<0.05 for marine microalgae and H=20.0097; p<0.05 for freshwater microalgae), attributed to higher growth in the control sample. A significant negative correlation (p<0.01) was also found between leachate concentration growth rate and cell division. A lower growth was observed at concentrations above 5% in both consortia. Conclusions. The marine consortium generated higher cell density, which may increase the effectiveness of the pollutant bioremediation process despite the negative effect observed at higher amounts of the compound.
Desempeño productivo de hembras de tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, en diferentes métodos de cultivo.
Authors: Estrada-Godinez José Antonio , Rodríguez-Montes de Oca Gustavo Alejandro , Pacheco-Marges María del Rosario , Bañuelos-Vargas María Isaura
Published: November 2023

Objectives: The objective was to assess the effect of different farming methods on the condition factor and egg production in female brooders of tilapia. Materials and methods: three different stocks of brooders were kept in three different experimental treatments – TC: green water (control), T1: aquamimicry, T2: biofloc, being each stock as a repetition at each experimental treatment. A sexual ratio of 3:1 was used and a commercial diet with a content of protein of 32% was provided twice at a day for 60 days. At the beginning and ending of the experiment, the condition factor was estimated. Every week, the eggs produced in each tank were collected, at the end of the experiment, the production volume was estimated in all experimental treatments. Results: In the condition factor no significant differences were observed at the beginning of the experiment, but at the ending significant differences were recorded between the stocks, but not between treatments. Either no significant differences were observed when the condition factor was assessed between brooders stock and experimental treatments. Finally, significant differences were observed in the egg production between the experimental treatments, with the higher production into the three brooders stocks of the T1 treatment, with production volumes around of 70 ml. Conclusions: The maintenance of tilapia broodstock in “aquamimicry” culture systems, results in a significant increase in the volume of eggs production.
Self-Supervised Learning for Improving Automated Predictions of Cobb Angles from X-Ray Images: Machine Learning Study (Preprint)
Authors: Kalle Lalitha , Washington Peter
Published: November 2023

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Scoliosis is an abnormal spine curvature with a frontal plane deviation of more than 10 degrees and axial rotation. The measuring of the Cobb angle is time-consuming. It contributes to observer disparities due to variations in identifying the end vertebra, posing a challenge for inexperienced clinicians in accurately assessing scoliosis. SSL tasks expand the dataset before pretraining, improving the model’s efficiency at learning unlabeled features of data. To explore the use of SSL to address this issue, we used a dataset which comprises 609 x-ray spinal images depicting various scoliosis cases, each annotated with three Cobb angles (MA, TA, and BA). We applied SSL in the form of an image rotation pretext task to train a MobileNetV2 model to understand aspects of the images without any training data. We then fine-tuned this model against the same network without any SSL pre-training. We found that the model pre-trained with SSL outperformed the model without SSL pre-training, whether or not the model was initialized using ImageNet weights. This work demonstrates the promise of SSL for Cobb angle prediction using x-ray images. We recommend that the medical imaging research community explore further SSL pre-training strategies for regression tasks such as Cobb angle prediction.
Evaluating the Socio-Economic Status of Beggars in Indian Cities
Authors: Mehjabin Zikra
Published: November 2023

This research delves deeply into the intricate socio-economic conditions faced by urban beggars in India, employing a combination of qualitative and deductive research methodologies. Through a carefully chosen purposive sampling approach, the data collection process involves an exhaustive examination of secondary sources, which illuminates the deeply marginalised status endured by beggars. According to the 2011 Census, the number of beggars across the nation exceeds a staggering 400,000, with West Bengal bearing the highest burden. The empirical analysis presented in this study underscores a disturbing trend of an ever-widening socio-economic gap, further exacerbated by factors such as soaring unemployment rates, widespread illiteracy, and the economic downturn brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. This confluence of challenges has created an even more precarious environment for India's beggars. Of particular concern is the discord between different legislations that criminalise the act of begging and the government's initiatives, notably "SMILE," which promises collaborative efforts between authorities and civil society to reshape the socio-economic landscape for India's beggars. This contradiction reflects the complex and multifaceted nature of the issue at hand. India's beggars, as revealed in this study, face a deeply entrenched predicament. The social and economic forces working against them are formidable, with the already vulnerable group suffering the most. High unemployment rates, limited access to education, and the economic fallout from the pandemic have compounded their struggles, pushing them further into the margins of society. On a more optimistic note, the study highlights the potential for change and improvement through collaborative endeavours like "SMILE." These government-led initiatives, working in tandem with the involvement of civil society, offer a ray of hope in reshaping the socio-economic landscape for beggars. By bridging the gap between punitive legislation and supportive programs, there is potential for meaningful change, ensuring a more equitable future for India's beggar population. This research serves as a critical resource for those seeking to understand and address the complex challenges faced by this vulnerable demographic.
СОВМЕЩЕНИЕ БИЗНЕС-МОДЕЛЕЙ NETWORK SHARING И АУТСОРСИНГА ПРИ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИИ ВОЛС
Authors: Ожерельев С.В. , Сиднев С.А.
Published: November 2023

Рассмотрены экономические аспекты совмещения двух бизнес-моделей: Network Sharing (совместное использование сетей) и "аутсорсинг". Объектом исследования выбрана волоконно-оптическая линия связи. В качестве критерия оценки экономической эффективности предложен показатель чистой текущей стоимости (NPV). Представлены аналитические выражения, их анализ и результаты расчета.
Rehabilitación del sistema de proyección del Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Arte
Authors: Casas Cordero Araceli
Published: November 2023

La experiencia que se documenta está basada en la intervención para reactivar el proyecto “Maqueta interactiva” realizado por la Dirección General de Patrimonio Universitario y la Facultad de Arquitectura  (2017, Ciudad Universitaria ya tiene una maqueta interactiva). El proyecto actualmente se encuentra en exhibición al público general en un espacio del Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Arte (MUCA), Ciudad Universitaria. En este trabajo se analizan los recursos de hardware del proyecto de video mapping, de manera integral, y la descripción de los componentes se focaliza en destacar que el reemplazo de adaptadores, convertidores y cables puede reducir la calidad del trabajo gráfico que se presenta, en el caso de elegir componentes incompatibles.
Directorio Activo en laboratorio virtual de la Facultad de Estudios Superiores Aragón
Authors: Martínez Sierra Laura
Published: November 2023

Se realizó el proyecto de instalación y configuración del Directorio Activo como parte de la infraestructura necesaria para el funcionamiento de laboratorios virtuales requeridos por la Facultad de Estudios Superiores Aragón. El proyecto consistió en ofrecer veinte laboratorios virtuales a la comunidad estudiantil que proporcionan acceso a equipos de cómputo vía remota, que incluyen características de software y hardware eficientes para la realización de sus actividades académicas. Esta iniciativa surge a partir de la necesidad de los alumnos que no contaban con equipos que tuvieran las características de procesamiento o software para llevar a cabo sus actividades, situación que tuvo más impacto en la modalidad de educación a distancia impartida temporalmente en la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México durante la pandemia provocada por el virus SARS-CoV-2.
Historia, memoria y usos públicos del pasado
Authors: Natalia Rodriguez Vanesa
Published: November 2023

El artículo propone una problematización de las conmemoraciones del Nunca Más a los diez, a los veinte y a los treinta años de la entrega del Informe de la CONADEP. Centrado en las tensiones presentes en torno a memorias, discursos, historias, identidades y olvidos, presta atención a los actores sociales que los llevaron a cabo; en la posición y actuación de la burocracia estatal respecto de la asamblea conmemorativa y/o transmisión del relato; en los consentimientos, omisiones, silencios y ocultamientos de las acciones desencadenadas; y en el papel que en ellos desempeñan los medios de comunicación.
Mediscan: An Multidisease Identification and Prognosis System using AI
Authors: Kadoo Rohan , Khan Mohammad Tahzeeb , Raza Mohammad Hassan , Sakhare Tanishq , Dwivedi Gaurav
Published: November 2023

Abstract: Chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, strokes, arthritis, and cardiac-related disease are the major and leading cause of high mortality and disability rates in India as well as worldwide. Developing a convincing and favorable solution for these diseases is the need of the hour. The development and Technological advancements in medical science have proved beneficial in detecting the initial stage among patients and providing accurate data analysis among them. The authenticity and accuracy of the diagnosis and consequent treatment depend upon the correct analysis of patients; incorrect diagnosis or overdiagnosis may lead to casualty. Therefore, at most care and precautions must be taken for the correct examination of illness or disease as misdiagnosis may result in the death of a patient. However, a Machine learning, Deep learning-based diagnostic system with high accuracy proposed here, can offer promising solutions to identify the correct & accurate cause of such chronic diseases. Machine Learning-based diagnostic systems can detect diseases such as Lung disease, brain tumors, Heart disease, Skin disease, diabetes, and prophecy of developmental stages in patients. A proper or suitable diagnostic system may prove helpful for doctors in reducing the high mortality rate among patients with these chronic diseases. Great work has to be done on the accurate diagnosis of many diseases. A lot of work has been done in this direction but no convincing solution for accurate diagnosis has been found till now with the help of machine learning Deep learning diagnostics systems we can identify the diseases as well as the developmental stages in many diseases such as Lung disease, Brain tumor, Heart disease, etc. In this way, we can reduce the mortality rate and save money lives. In these Research paper, we have explored various Machine learning and Deep learning algorithms for training and testing the different diseases in our system. With the help of Machine learning and deep learning techniques, we trained our various machine learning and deep learning models using various algorithms for each disease. In our Multidisease Identification and Prognosis system, we trained the model for five diseases i.e. Heart disease, Brain tumor, Skin disease, Lung disease, and diabetes. So, we have achieved 98% accuracy on Heart disease, 97% accuracy on Brain disease, 90% accuracy on Skin disease, 87% accuracy on Lung-related diseases, and 97% accuracy on diabetes with the help of different machine learning and deep learning algorithms in our Project We used different algorithms for trained the model like VGG 16, Dense Net, Res Net 50, Random Forest, Sequential to trained our multiple diseases model. In the end, we created the whole web application for easy and understandable user interaction and to fulfill the requirements of patients.
A Study on Enhancement of Communication Skills
Authors: Rattan Mr. Bhuvesh
Published: November 2023

Abstract: The process of conveying ideas, information, thoughts, knowledge, data, opinions, or messages from the sender to the recipient via a chosen method or channel with a clear goal in mind is defined as effective communication. Effective communication results in satisfaction for both the sender and the recipient. The process is cyclical in nature, commencing and concluding with the sender upon receiving a response or feedback from the recipient. In the workplace, communication skills are among the most used and in-demand. Leaders and individual contributors alike must practice these. Excellent communication skills are the difference between connected, agile teams and teams that are unable to collaborate; stay aligned, and accomplishes shared objectives in our increasingly remote and hybrid work environments. In this paper we study the communication style and how to improvise the communication skills.
Interação Fictiva como exemplificação em discurso direto: ensino-aprendizagem de português como língua estrangeira
Authors: Matos Rocha Luiz Fernando , Da Costa Silva Jéssica
Published: November 2023

Este artigo investiga instâncias de Interação Fictiva (IF) em discurso direto como exemplificações de argumentos e explicações, no ensino-aprendizagem de Português como língua estrangeira. Adotam-se autores da Linguística Cognitiva: Talmy (2000), para se tratar da fictividade; Fillmore (1982), da noção de frame; Langacker (2008), de frame atencional; Fauconnier (1994, 1997), de projeção de espaços mentais; Sanders e Redeker (1996), de perspectiva; Pascual (2002, 2006, 2014), da IF como forma de organizar pensamento, gramática e discurso; Rocha (2020, 2022), da dimensão fictiva do discurso direto em relação à factiva. Quanto à metodologia, analisam-se dados de duas aulas em uma turma de nível superior da disciplina de Português como Língua Estrangeira. Assume-se uma abordagem metodológica baseada em corpus (corpus-based) e guiada por corpus (corpus-driven) (MCENERY; HARDIE, 2012; TOGNINI-BONELLI, 2001), possibilitando que os dados tenham maior protagonismo, considerando-se uma categoria já estabelecida. A análise qualitativa revela ocorrências de Exemplificação em Discurso Direto Fictivo visando a promover no discurso conceptualizações de condição adversa, estado de contemplação, estado de desorientação, reconhecimento repentino ou insight e explicação didática. Os achados demonstram que o fenômeno é produtivo em contexto de sala de aula, ocorrendo na fala docente e discente com propósitos comunicativos voltados para a argumentação e para a explicação. Além disso, revelam que as ocorrências apresentam um caráter performático, linguística e prosodicamente marcado, tornando a manifestação mais vívida, como um convite aos interlocutores a se projetarem em coordenadas espaço-temporais distintas da cena comunicativa corrente, objetivando convencimento e clareza no processo de ensino-aprendizagem.
O tempo e o espaço políticos: a integração entre argumentos marcada por advérbios dêiticos em entrevistas eleitorais
Authors: Neves Herbertt , Alves Prado de Barros Lima Fábio
Published: November 2023

Este artigo analisa a função textual-interativa de advérbios dêiticos de integração entre argumentos (NEVES, 2020) em entrevistas com personalidades políticas. Para tanto, identificamos os advérbios dêiticos de tempo e espaço nessas entrevistas, categorizando-os de acordo com seus valores semânticos e explicando seus padrões de funcionamento na textualização do gênero. Os dados correspondem às entrevistas com candidatos elegíveis à prefeitura de Recife no primeiro turno eleitoral de 2020. Como já mencionado, as ocorrências dos advérbios foram examinadas de acordo com as intenções dos falantes dentro da situação comunicativa empreendida pelo gênero textual e com a percepção de como os dêiticos se inserem na construção dos enunciados. Sendo assim, a análise teve como principais fundamentos teóricos as contribuições da Linguística Textual (KOCH, 2015), para tomar o texto enquanto unidade de análise e para compreender a relação entre os advérbios e os segmentos textuais. Os resultados apontaram que houve uma transição da ostensão dêitica para a organização textual, de modo que os dêiticos, em certas ocorrências, passaram a efetuar papéis argumentativos/opinativos. A inserção dos advérbios não ocorreu igualmente em todos os argumentos, sendo possível encontrar comparações, ênfases, comprovações, entre outros processos em que o dêitico auxilia para manifestar os propósitos interativos de crítica, de concordância ou de redirecionamento discursivo.
A morada transitória das imagens: desenvolvimentos da semiótica visual em Para uma semiótica da fotografia
Authors: Bracchi Daniela
Published: November 2023

Resenha de: DONDERO, Maria Giulia. Para uma semiótica da fotografia. Tradução: Daniela Bracchi; Jorge Gabriel Sartini Popoff; Patricia Veronica Moreira; Taís de Oliveira. Recife: Ed. UFPE, 2022.
Os Tipos Temáticos dos Esquemas da Prática e a Topologia Antropossemiótica
Authors: Fontanille Jacques , Castro Gustavo Henrique Rodrigues de , Schwartzmann Matheus Nogueira
Published: November 2023

Por quase quarenta anos as semióticas estruturais têm se interessado pelo estudo das práticas. Entretanto, pode-se observar, a partir do que resulta de todas essas pesquisas, que a semiótica estrutural consegue elaborar e propor modelos metodológicos coerentes e adaptados à análise das práticas, mas não chega a prefigurar os seus conteúdos temáticos. Neste trabalho, propomos, portanto, tipos temáticos para os esquemas da prática a partir de uma topologia antropossemiótica.
Saudades: Toward a Sociopoetics of Diaspora, Migration, & Exiled Writing
Authors: Saper Craig
Published: November 2023

Unpacking the term saudades, this article weaves together Claude Lévi-Strauss's research in Brazil for Tristes Tropiques with both Oswald de Andrade's 1928 Manifesto Anthropofago, and Rose and Bob Brown's visual poetry, travel guides, cookbooks, and young adult history books about Brazil. One can consider these projects as decolonial theory, poetry, and sociopoetics seventy or eighty years before decolonial theory became a widely discussed term. Augusto de Campos of the Noigandres group and a leader of the International Concrete Poetry movement wrote introductions to facsimile editions of both Oswald de Andrade's manifesto and then later to Bob Brown's republished collection of visual poems, 1450-1950. Although almost completely unknown now, Rose herself authored three children’s books, Two Children of Brazil, Two Children and their Jungle Zoo, and Amazon Adventures of Two Children, one social geography, Land and People of Brazil, and one biographical history, American Emperor: Dom Pedro II of Brazil, all while living in Brazil. Rose and Bob together edited the Brazilian American business weekly in the early and mid-1920s. All of these people may have known each other in Brazil as they worked and lived among overlapping circles of friends and colleagues involved in the modernist avant-garde, but as-of-yet, whether they met or not remains a mystery.
PENGARUH DAN PERAN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) PERUSAHAAN TERHADAP KESEJAHTERAAN EKONOMI MASYARAKAT
Authors: Bina Ariani Taufiqoh , Setiady Tri , Abas Muhamad , Budi Santoso Imam
Published: November 2023

Tugas organisasi Corporate Social Obligation (CSR) diperlukan dalam kemajuan keuangan daerah setempat sehingga dapat membantu ekonomi masyarakat yang menggabungkan sudut pandang yang berbeda. agar bisnis di masyarakat tidak dipandang sebagai ancaman terhadap lingkungan dan hanya berkepentingan untuk mencari keuntungan. Menurut Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 47 Tahun 2012 Tentang Tanggung Jawab Sosial dan Lingkungan Perseroan Terbatas, pengaruh program Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) harus dapat dipertanggungjawabkan dalam meningkatkan perekonomian masyarakat. Penulis mengajukan pertanyaan, “Bagaimana Pengaruh Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Perusahaan Dalam Meningkatkan Kesejahteraan Masyarakat” dan “Bagaimana Peran Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Perusahaan Sebagai Tanggung Jawab Perusahaan Dalam Membangun Perekonomian Masyarakat”. Ini adalah masalah yang perlu ditangani. Dalam tulisan ini, metode penelitian penulisan normatif dengan metode kualitatif, dengan beberapa pertimbangan hukum normatif. Penerapan konsep corporate social responsibility (CSR) perusahaan tidak hanya meningkatkan reputasi perusahaan, tetapi juga harus dapat memberikan manfaat bagi masyarakat bangsa di segala sektor dan perekonomian
Varied projected changes in near-future climatically suitable areas for bats in South Asia
Authors: Srinivasulu Aditya , Zeale Matt , Srinivasulu Bhargavi , Srinivasulu Chelmala , Jones Gareth , Gonzalez-Suarez Manuela
Published: November 2023

Aim We assessed the projected changes in climatically suitable areas for
South Asian bats from current conditions (1970-2000) to the near future
(2041-2060) in response to climate change scenarios, identifying
hotspots of climatic suitability, and measuring the direction and
zero-cost distance between climatically suitable areas in the present
and the near future. Location South Asia Time period Present day and
near future (2050) Major taxa studied South Asian bats Methods We used
ensemble ecological niche modelling for 110 selected South Asian bat
species with four algorithms (random forests, artificial neural
networks, multivariate adaptive regression splines, and maximum entropy)
to define climatically suitable areas under current conditions
(1970–2000). We then predicted future (2041–2060) climatically
suitable areas under four projected scenarios (combining two global
climate models and two shared socioeconomic pathways, SSP2:
middle-of-the-road and SSP5: fossil-fuelled development). Results
Predicted future changes in climatic suitable areas varied across
species but the majority were predicted to retain most of the current
area or have small losses. When shifts occurred due to projected climate
change, new areas were generally at higher latitudes (northward shift).
Climatically suitable hotspots (suitable for >30% of
species) were generally predicted to become smaller and more fragmented.
Main conclusions Overall, climate change in the near future may not lead
to dramatic shifts in the distribution of bat species in South Asia, but
local hotspots of biodiversity may be lost. Our results offer insight
into climate change effects in less studied areas and can inform
conservation planning, motivating reappraisals of conservation
priorities and strategies for bats in South Asia.
Highly diverse cuticular hydrocarbon profiles but no evidence for social closure in the ambrosia beetle Xyleborinus saxesenii
Authors: Melet Antoine , Leibold Viesturs , Schmitt Thomas , Biedermann Peter
Published: November 2023

Animal societies use nestmate recognition to protect against social
cheaters and parasites. In most social insect societies individuals
recognize and exclude any non-nestmates and the roles of cuticular
hydrocarbons as recognition cues are well documented. Some ambrosia
beetles live in cooperatively breeding societies with farmed fungus
cultures that are challenging to establish, but of very high value once
established. Hence, social cheaters that sneak into a nest without
paying the costs of nest foundation may be selected. Therefore, nestmate
recognition is also expected to exist in ambrosia beetles, but so far
nobody has investigated this behavior and its underlying mechanisms.
Here we studied the ability for nestmate recognition in the
cooperatively breeding ambrosia beetle Xyleborinus saxesenii, combining
behavioural observations and cuticular hydrocarbon analyses. Laboratory
nests of X. saxesenii were exposed to foreign adult females from the
same population, another population and another species. Survival as
well as behaviours of the foreign female were observed. Behaviours of
the receiving individuals were also observed. We expected that
increasing genetic distance would cause increasing distance in chemical
profiles and increasing levels of behavioural exclusion and possibly
mortality. Chemical profiles differed between populations and appeared
as variable as in other highly social insects. However, we found only
very little evidence for behavioural exclusion of foreign individuals.
Interpopulation donors left nests at a higher rate than control donors,
but neither their behaviours nor the behaviours of receiver individuals
within the nest showed any response to the foreign individual in either
of the treatments. These results suggest that cuticular hydrocarbon
profiles might be used for communication and nestmate recognition, but
that behavioural exclusion of non-nestmates is either absent in X.
saxesenii or agonistic encounters are so rare or subtle that they could
not be detected by our method. Additional studies are needed to
investigate this further.
Enhancing Train Travel Eﬃciency: Machine Learning- based Train Delay Prediction
Authors: R Vishnu Prasad L , S Kabilesh , K Madhan Raj , R Sowmia K
Published: November 2023

In this thorough review paper, Accurate train delay forecasting
is crucial for optimizing scheduling efficiency, enhancing passenger
experience, and maintaining the overall efficiency of railway systems.
Traditional approaches to train delay prediction often rely on
simplistic mathematical models, which may not capture the complex
temporal and spatial dependencies inherent in rail networks. In this
study, we propose the use of Recurrent Neural Networks (RNN) as a
powerful alternative for train delay forecasting. RNNs leverage the
capabilities of deep learning to effectively model the intricate
relationships and dependencies within historical rail data. By combining
iterative and convolutional layers, RNNs can capture the complexity of
rail systems, enabling more accurate and timely predictions. Our model
incorporates various factors such as historicalweather data,
station-specific information, and scheduling details to provide
comprehensive insights into train delays. The main objective of this
study is to compare the performance of RNN-based machine learning
methods with traditional approaches for train delay prediction. We
analyze a large dataset encompassing different railway types and
operating conditions. Through rigorous evaluation of accuracy,
precision, and robustness, we demonstrate the superiority of
RNN-basedmethods in train delay forecasting. Our experimental results
reveal significantimprovements in short-term and long-term delay
predictions, showcasing the ability of RNNs to capture time- dependent
patterns and complex spatial relationships within rail systems.
Furthermore, the integration of complementary data sources enhances the
predictive power of the model. In conclusion, this study highlights the
potential of RNN-based machine learning methods as a powerful tool for
improving the accuracy and reliability of train delay prediction. By
harnessing the capabilities of deep learning, we contribute to the
optimization of rail operations, benefiting both passengers and rail
operators in terms of efficiency and reliability.
Preliminary data on the energy distribution of X- and gamma-rays from natural lightning
Authors: Contreras-Vidal Luis , Sanchez James , Silva Caitano L. da , Sonnenfeld Richard G. , Aulich Graydon D. , Edens Harald E. , Eack Kenneth Bryan , Smith David M.
Published: November 2023

During the 2022 New Mexico monsoon season, we deployed two X-ray
scintillation detectors, coupled with a 180 MHz data acquisition system
to detect X-rays from natural lightning at the Langmuir Lab mountain-top
facility, located at 3.3 km above mean sea level. Data acquisition was
triggered by an electric field antenna calibrated to pick up lightning
within a few km of the X-ray detectors. We report the energies of over
240 individual photons, ranging between 13 keV and 3.8 MeV, as
registered by the LaBr3(Ce) scintillation detector. These detections
were associated with four lightning flashes. Particularly, four stepped
leaders and seven dart leaders produced energetic radiation. The
reported photon energies allowed us to confirm that the X-ray energy
distribution of natural stepped and dart leaders follows a power-law
distribution with exponent ranging between 1.09 and 1.96, with stepped
leaders having a harder spectrum. Characterization of the associated
leaders and return strokes was done with four different electric field
sensing antennas, which can measure a wide-range of time scales, from
the static storm field to the fast change associated with dart leaders.
Device Features and/or Personality Traits? Disentangling the Determinants of Smartphone Nomophobia and Pathology among Urban Millennials
Authors: Saidon Janiffa , Musa Rosidah , Hashim Hairulnizam , Atory Nurul Ainun Ahmad , Md Sohid Faizah , Mohd Yusof Nuryusmawati , Syed Omar Syed Ashrene
Published: November 2023

Smartphones have emerged as a mobile device that provides users with "smart" functionalities, aesthetics features and capabilities. These smart devices are the “must have” advanced communication tools and have been assimilated as an integral part of the everyday life. Although academic scholars and practitioners have started to venture into a research stream that focuses on behavioral models to elucidate and predict smartphone consumption trends and behavior, however, there is limited empirical research that attempts to unleash factors that triggered smartphone users to become nomophobia (no mobile phone phobia) and consecutively in turn become pathology (also known as addiction or dependency) user. Henceforth, this work seeks to explore both emerging phenomena by developing and validating a research model which is based on the Media Dependency Theory. The structural equation modelling analysis was conducted using Smart Partial Least Square (SmartPLS3) procedure with a dataset of 272 smartphone users who belong to the urban Millennials generational cohort. Two main predictors are hypothesized, which are the smartphone features (software and hardware) and users’ personality traits (openness, neuroticism, and extraversion). The results suggest that multiple facets of smartphone users’ personalities, particularly neuroticism significantly cause the smartphone users to become nomophobia and subsequently pathological. Whereas, the device hardware features have a positive significance effect on nomophobia, nevertheless not trigger pathology. Surprisingly, software features of the smartphone do not offer evidence of their effect on nomophobia as well as pathology. The key findings uncovered from this exploratory research provide rich insights for theoretical and practical implications.
Behavioral analysis of a captive male Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) when exposed to environmental changes
Authors: Larsen Josefine , Andersen Karl , Cuprys Julia , Fosgaard Thomas , Jacobsen Johanne , Krysztofiak Dominika , Lund Silje , Nielsen Birgitte , Pedersen Maja , Pedersen Matilde , Trige-Esbensen Adam , Walther Emilie , Pertoldi Cino , Jensen Trine , Alstrup Aage , Perea-García Juan
Published: November 2023

Understanding the species-specific behavioral needs of Bornean orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus) has led zoological gardens to focus on creating more natural and stimulating facilities. Studies have documented enhanced welfare through various methods, including environmental enrichment like mixed-species habitats, which could improve animal welfare. This study aimed to evaluate the behavioral adaption following the transfer to a new facility and the possible effects of environmental enrichment on an orangutan in captivity at Aalborg Zoo in Denmark. A newly arrived male was observed for analyzing behavioral changes in the weeks after relocation and introducing two small-clawed Asian otters (Aonyx cinereus) to the facility. Changes in behavior were analyzed using recorded behavior and an ethogram before and after the introduction of the otters. The expression of behaviors associated with stress and individual plasticity was analyzed, and the results indicated a change in the behavioral phenotype in response to the introduction of the otters. The study shows that behaviors associated with stress decreased after the introduction of small-clawed otters, suggesting that it had a positive effect on the behavior of the orangutan.
Americium-beryllium shield container optimization with new high alloyed stainless steel and composite material using MCNPX code
Authors: Hooshmand Fini , Kheradmand Saadi , Athari Allaf
Published: November 2023

In this paper the goal is to optimize a shield for the americium-beryllium
radioactive source, which generates a mixed neutron and gamma-ray radiation
field, using two different materials designed with simultaneous moderation
and absorption of neutrons and gamma-ray shielding in mind: a new type of
stainless steel and epoxy resin (C21H25ClO5) composite with a 40% NiO
additive. For this purpose, MCNPX was used and the equivalent dose rate for
both types of radiation was calculated. After the optimization process, the
shield volume experienced a 54% reduction while its weight, due to the use of
a steel alloy, was increased by 3.56 %. At a distance of 1 m from the center
of the source, the equivalent dose rate was reduced by 10.98% in comparison
to that of the original system.