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Advancing seismic performance: Isolators, TMDs, and multi-level strategies in reinforced concrete buildings
Authors: Jasim Fadhil A. , Jasim Nabeel A. , Al-Hussein Abdullah A.
Published: April 2024

This study evaluates seismic mitigation methods, including high damping rubber bearing, lead rubber bearing, double sliding pendulum (DSP), and tuned mass damper (TMD), considering earthquake intensity, building height, and isolation level. Moreover, the study delves into a novel approach that incorporates multi-level isolation and multi-level TMD. Reinforced concrete buildings, ranging in height from 4 to 40 storeys, were nalysed and nalysed using SAP2000 under the seismic influence of the Badra, El Centro, and Northridge earthquakes. The study reveals a significant rise in the fundamental period (T) with base isolation systems, reaching 378% of the fixed base value for a six-storey building. Building height directly affects T values, with simplified equations introduced for calculation. DSP proves 5% more efficient in reducing base shear (BS), while TMD is effective in weaker earthquakes for minimizing lateral displacement. Base isolators outperform mid-level isolation and TMD at the top storey. Combining base isolators with TMD at the top storey is deemed impractical and uneconomical. The study recommends multilevel isolation or multilevel TMD for enhanced seismic isolation efficiency, with four-level isolation achieving an 80% reduction in BS for 12-storey buildings. In addition, four-level TMD outperforms TMD at the top storey with a 44.5% reduction in BS, surpassing the 26.6% reduction achieved with TMD at the top storey only.
Numerical study on entropy minimization in pipes with helical airfoil and CuO nanoparticle integration
Authors: Ali Hussein Hayder Mohammed , Mohammed Ali Jasim , Alshukri Mohammed J. , Hussien Adnan M. , Alsabery Ammar I.
Published: April 2024

In this study, minimizing entropy generation in a horizontal pipe is numerically investigated through two passive techniques: in the first mode, the helical wire inserts in the pipe were placed at three various ratios of pitch ratio. The second mode is adding cupric oxide nanoparticles at various volume concentrations. Experiments were conducted for Reynolds numbers ranging from 4,000 to 14,000 under a uniform heat flux scenario of 25,000 W/m2. The study utilized the ANSYS 14.5 software, employing the K-omega standard model, which involves three primary governing equations: continuity, momentum, and energy. According to the data, it was determined that the helical wire placed inside the pipe with a small pitch ratio decreased the entropy generation number. Cupric oxide nanoparticles also have a substantial impact on the entropy generation number. The higher volume concentration models had lower entropy generation numbers and Bejan numbers than the other models. Comparative analyses further emphasize the substantial advantages of using cupric oxide nanofluids and helical-wire inserts, with efficiency gains ranging from 5.08 to 11.7%.
The effect of urban environment on large-scale path loss model’s main parameters for mmWave 5G mobile network in Iraq
Authors: Mezaal Mushtaq Talib , Aripin Norazizah Binti Mohd , Othman Noor Shamsiah , Sallomi Adheed Hasan
Published: April 2024

The high speeds resulting from the use of millimeter waves (mmWave) in 5G mobile networks are accompanied by high path loss. The issue of generating a reliable propagation model of radio waves is crucial to the development of cellular networks since it reveals essential information regarding the properties of the wireless channel. The received signal strength, the coverage area, and the outage probability in certain places may all be determined through theoretical or empirical radio frequency propagation models, which offer essential valuable information regarding signal path loss and fading. This work analyzes a comprehensive three-dimensional ray-tracing method at 28 GHz for Najaf city, Iraq. The optimum path loss model for the city of Najaf is evaluated using the close-in (CI) model. On average, the values of the main parameters of CI model

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accomplished, respectively, 3.461866667 and 11.13958333. The lowest achievable path loss exponent was 3.0619 across all analyzed scenarios, while the highest possible value was 4.1253. The results of this work can serve as a baseline for mmWave measurement campaigns conducted in comparable conditions, and they provide a new avenue for future research into mmWave at 28 GHz in Iraq.
A Re-Evaluation of the Iconography of the Etruscan Bronze Lamp of Cortona
Authors: Alburz Ronak , Tol Gijs Willem
Published: April 2024

This paper addresses unresolved issues in the study of the enigmatic iconography of the Etruscan bronze lamp of Cortona. Drawing upon literary sources and additional iconographic evidence, issues with previous interpretations of the lamp will be discussed. Subsequently, new identities are proposed for the key figures on the lamp, concluding that its iconography is a manifestation of Dionysian thiasus and that the lamp was a cult object associated with the mystery cult of Dionysus. This paper will also contribute to the refutation of the concept of “Dionysism without Dionysus” in Archaic Etruria.
Distinguishing Hawai‘i Creole neva and néva: prosodic evidence from podcast interviews
Authors: Spencer Keolakawai K. G.
Published: April 2024

This paper investigates prosodic and contextual differentiation strategies between preverbal past tense negator neva and adverb never in Hawai‘i Creole. It aims to demonstrate differing syntactic restrictions and advocates for treating these words as two distinct morphemes. The analyses are based on phonological data gathered from interviews uploaded onto YouTube by Hawaiiverse, a Local podcast. As demonstrated through spectrogram analyses, HC néva (=ɴᴇᴠᴇʀ) is marked by a stressed accent on its first syllable and prominence on word-initial /n/, whereas neva (=ᴅɪᴅɴ’ᴛ) is marked by a lack of these features under typical circumstances. This suggests that Hawai‘i Creole morphophonology depends more on stress-timed features than previously researched (cf. syllable-timed features). Neva-néva ambiguity may arise when stress does not clearly indicate which word is being used, and when context cannot be relied upon to distinguish meaning. By exploring these intricacies, this investigation offers insight into how future researchers may approach analysing other English-lexified creoles (and varieties of English) which also use never as a preverbal past tense negator.
Quand l’école promeut des albums plurilingues de littérature jeunesse pour soutenir des pratiques inclusives de collaboration avec les familles en milieu pluriethnique et plurilingue
Authors: Gosselin-Lavoie Catherine , Charette Josée
Published: April 2024

Cet article présente les résultats d’une vaste recherche dans laquelle les Albums plurilingues ÉLODiL (Armand et al., 2018), une plateforme numérique regroupant des albums plurilingues de littérature jeunesse québécois, ont été utilisés dans une perspective de collaboration école-famille au préscolaire en milieu pluriethnique et plurilingue. Des entretiens semi-dirigés faits auprès de 16 parents ayant participé au projet illustrent comment la diversité linguistique promue par les albums permet la reconnaissance du bagage linguistique des familles par l’école et contribue à offrir aux parents des façons de collaborer avec l’école qui prennent en compte leurs réalités et leurs cadres de vie.
On evaluation of reliability increase in fault-tolerant multi processor systems
Authors: Romankevich Vitaliy A. , Morozov Kostiantyn V. , Feseniuk Andrii P. , Romankevich Alexei M. , Zacharioudakis Lefteris
Published: April 2024

The work is devoted to the problem of evaluating the reliability increase of a fault-tolerant multiprocessor system by adding an extra processor to the system. It is assumed that the behavior of the modified system in the failure flow, in the case of the extra processor failure, does not differ from the behavior of the original system. The article describes both k-out-of-nsystems, and more complex ones, including hierarchical systems.An important feature of the proposed approach is that it involves the preliminary calculation of someadditionalauxiliaryvalues that do not depend on the reliability parameters of the added processor.Further, the reliability increase is assessed by substituting these parameter values into basicexpressions, which simplifies the selection of the optimal processor from the available set, sufficient to achieve the required level of system reliability, or confirms the impossibility of this.The proposed approach is compatible with any methods of calculating the reliability parameters of fault-tolerant multiprocessor systems but is particularly relevant for methods based on statistical experiments with models of system behavior in the failure flow, in particular, such as GL-models, due to the significant computational complexityof such calculations. In addition, for the simplest cases considered, k-out-of-nsystems with identical processors, a simple expression is proposed for an approximate estimateof the ratio of failure probabilities of the original and modified systems.Thehigher the reliability of the system processors, the higher the accuracy of such an assessment. Examples are given that prove the practical correctness of the proposed approaches.The calculation of the reliability system parameters, as well as auxiliary expressions, was based on conducting statistical experiments with corresponding GL-models.
Do Safety Education Show in Implementation of Health and Safety Standard?
Authors: Fadhilah Syavirra , Rindiantika Orin , Nugrahani Rizqika Aprilia , Ningrum Putri Oktaviana Wahyu , Mayningsih Indri , Laela Hermi Nur
Published: April 2024

Emergency is an unplanned event that can cause death or serious injury to people affected, shutdown/disrupt work processes, and cause physical and environmental damage. Disasters can be caused by natural disasters and human error, and are usually emergencies in nature. This study aims to obtain an objective description and evaluate the safety situation at building of research centre as an emergency response effort to minimize the risk of loss during an emergency. This research was conducted at the building of research centre building using a comparative descriptive research design and using a case study research design. Data collection process was carried out primarily by field observations and interviews with visitors and workers. Based on the observations that have been carried out in the building of research centre, the results are that the implementation of the disaster protection and prevention system consisted of 29 points, i.e., 4 active protection components and 8 components of rescue facilities. Hence, the conclusion is that the disaster management in building of research centre still needs a lot of improvements, due to some shortages in the disaster management facilities.
Safety Education through Risk Analysis in the Printing Informal Sector
Authors: Ahlunijar Rega , Wahid Ayu Fadilah , Akmal M. Aulia Farhan , Rengganis Caroline Kirana Christi , Karuniawati Suci , Kholim Howen
Published: April 2024

The printing industry is one of the most informal industries in university environments, such as in Universitas Negeri Semarang which has many printers, ranging from printing books to banners. The printing industry is not free from risks of danger, even though it is only in a small sector, but all workplaces have their own risks of danger. The method used in this research was descriptive research. Analysis was carried out by collecting data through field observations and analysis using JSA. The population and sample in this study were 10 workers in three printing houses in the Universitas Negeri Semarang area. There are a total of 6 routine work processes carried out by workers in the printing industry with 38 hazards identified. The highest intensity risks were found in muscle, bone and skeletal disorders as well as skin irritation and respiratory problems. This was because when working the position of the worker was not ergonomic and the work involved chemicals in the form of ink. The recommended improvement for printing owners is the use of APB to minimize risks arising from identified hazards such as wearing masks to reduce exposure to chemical vapours.
Identification of Occupational Safety and Health Hazards at Paint and Welding Workshop using the HIRARC Method
Authors: Amalia Elma Nurul , Tianisa Berliana Noor , Nursucilowati Luvi Lia , Rizallihadi M. Ditra , Mahartiko Ardheta Heru , Sabriyanti Firda Aliya , Febrianti Aulia , Sanda Delyanti Pare , Nizam Muhammad Fakrul , Widowati Evi , Sulistyani Ummi Nur Laila
Published: April 2024

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) is important for every company to pay attention to. Preventing work accidents can be done by knowing the existing risks, one of which is through the Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control (HIRARC) method. Body Repair, Paint, and Welding Workshop "Family 99" is a small to medium-sized entrepreneurship that operates in car repair, paint, and welding services. The research aims to analyze the potential dangers found in the Body Repair, Paint and Welding Workshop "Family 99". Hazard identification was conducted in the workshop work area, with research respondents totaling three active workers. The data collection employed observation and interviews with a descriptive approach. According to the research results obtained from a total of 14 work stages analyzed, two stages had the highest risk value, namely the paint peeling stage with a risk value of 12, and the first, second, and third sanding stages with a risk value of 9. Controls that can be carried out to reduce risks include administrative controls and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for workers to work safely and comfortably.
Vadovių moterų „Lyderystės 4.0“ gebėjimai „Pramonės 4.0“ kontekste
Authors: Šilingienė Violeta , Stukaitė Dalia , Bervingienė Jolanta
Published: April 2024

The article presents the study of Leadership 4.0 skills of female leaders in organizations in context of Industry 4.0. Industry 4.0 and the emergence of new technologies have brought new challenges to organizations. Digital transformation is shaping the need to acquire new skills and competencies to aid in this transition. Presently, possibilities exist to form new insights about the gender leadership, there is a need to identify which Leadership 4.0 skills are important for women in the context of Industry 4.0. The aim of the paper is to reveal the female leaders' Leadership 4.0 skills in organizations in context of Industry 4.0 transformation. In doing this, qualitative data were collected from Lithuanian business organizations using semi-structured interviews with thirteen female managers. The research reveals six groups of Leadership 4.0 skills: visionality, change management, creativity, continuous learning, interpersonal skills, and personal characteristics. Research disclosed that collaboration, educating others, dealing with resistance to change, building relationships, curiosity, communicating change, risk taking, perception of complexity and development is important for female leaders for Leadership 4.0. This study enhances theoretical foundation of the relationship between Leadership 4.0 skills and female leadership, providing empirical evidence on the topic.
Determining the loss of mining sector tax revenue: Evidence from Mongolia
Authors: Damiran Suvdaa , Sereenendorj Tugsjargal , Dashnyam Batbileg , Dashnyam Bayarmaa , Dulamsuren Nyamaa
Published: April 2024

In recent years, due to significant tax revenue losses, transfer pricing has become an issue of concern for tax authorities, policymakers, and academics. In this study, the authors aim to analyze transfer pricing and its impact on fiscal revenue in the case of Mongolia, a developing country with a mining-dominated economy. In our research, we used the arm's length principle to determine transfer pricing and estimate the loss of corporate income tax due to transferring pricing; moreover, we compared the operating profit margin of Mongolia’s mining companies with the Far East and Central Asia Oceania countries. We found that Mongolia has lost about 44.4 billion MNT in corporate income tax revenue from the mining sector over the past seven years, estimated by adjusting the total operating revenue by an average of 10.5% for coal companies and 16.4% for copper companies. This result shows that mining companies are avoiding taxes by mispricing, which negatively affects the budget revenue in Mongolia. This research will contribute to the implementation of the common principles of transfer pricing and reduce tax evasion in Mongolia and similar countries with a mining-dominated economy.
Navigating the dual role of smartphones in e-work: enhancing productivity while managing distractions
Authors: Beno Michal , Caganova Dagmar
Published: April 2024

Technological progress has made smartphones more than just a communication tool. Nowadays, there are ways to work remotely using a smartphone. Digital advancement and COVID-19 were global milestones for the culture of digital transformation and led to more flexibility and mobility in the workplace. This research aims to study the real experience of smartphone workers. Focus is paid to the e-workforce, comprised of jobholders with work flexibility experience who have formed different post-pandemic standards. Six workers led qualitative examinations from Austria to collect unprocessed data for this study. As reported by these results, working from home via a smartphone 'works'. But there are many factors to consider. Notably, smartphones are a vital piece of equipment for respondents in finishing tasks, but while smartphones offer substantial advantages, using them at home for work is not without challenges. These devices can become an unwelcome distraction at the very least and a legal and operational risk at worst. Smartphones increase mobility and flexibility, as well as the flow of workplace communication, but they also cause distractions in the workplace.
An assessment of tourism competitiveness: A comparative analysis of Georgia and neighboring countries
Authors: Okroshidze Lali , Meyer Daniel F , Khelashvili Ioseb
Published: April 2024

Competitiveness is extensively explored across various disciplines, with tourism competitiveness emerging as a significant focus of research. This aspect is pivotal in current research, embodying a multi-dimensional construct that profoundly impacts the prosperity of destinations. This study has undertaken a systematic literature review to pinpoint indicators influencing destination competitiveness and conducted a statistical analysis to validate these findings. Centered on Georgia and contrasted with its neighboring countries, the analysis spans 12 years, from 2008 to 2020. The study's significance extends beyond its specific focus on Georgia, offering insights with broader relevance to destinations marked by competitive dynamics. The analysis has revealed that within a diverse array of opportunities, the most impactful areas for enhancing Georgia's competitive environment include "Business environment," "Human resources and labor market," and "ICT readiness."
Consumer lending vs ludomania: From resilience to social responsibility in the case of Ukraine
Authors: Hudima Tetiana , Ustymenko Volodymyr , Dzhabrailov Ruslan , Soshnykov Anton , Shmyhov Mykhailo
Published: April 2024

The main idea of the article lies in seeking a balance between the interests of the state, citizens - microcredit borrowers, non-banking financial institutions, and gambling entities (this is exemplified through relationships where low-income citizens use consumer credits for gambling). Unwise decisions by any of these participants regarding consumer credits and their use for gambling pose risks to both financial and social security in society. The issue of rationalizing the purpose of consumer credits, particularly in the context of military factors, when both the state and citizens are highly vulnerable, gains particular significance. In pursuit of the aim to identify an effective strategy to counter their (credits) use in citizen-risk operations, such as gambling, the article provides reasoned proposals for enhancing legal regulation of these relationships in Ukraine. Furthermore, the conceptual component of the article is reinforced by emphasizing the significant role of the concept of socially responsible business, which serves as a guarantee for achieving a positive social impact and minimizing predatory treatment of citizens in the microcredit sector. The research offers measures to prevent the misuse of microcredits and underscores the importance of achieving a balance between state and private interests in this field.
Finding Space for Advocacy and Scholarship on Mauna Kea and Beyond
Authors: Johnson Greg
Published: April 2024

Reflecting upon the role and place of advocacy in realtionship to scholarship in the context of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) dispute on Mauna Kea (Hawai’i), I chart shifts in my career regarding activism and advocacy with reference to moving away from the ‘purity’ demands on scholarship common in religious studies and toward an ethics of engagement more common in Indigenous studies. This framing is in the service of addressing questions about the entailments of public engagement, including its demands, rewards, and costs. My primary argument is that in some contexts engaged scholarship is the condition of possibility for ethical and theoretically generative scholarship. I distill three basic lessons from my experiences on and around Mauna Kea: (1) the importance of foregrounding community relationships, (2) the formative role of community led decision-making for charting research and advocacy efforts, and (3) a willingness to recalibrate expectations around academic timelines and outcomes.
Evaluation of analgesic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory potential of Dianthus crinitus using mice as a research animal
Authors: Ahmad Bashir , Ali Khan Ayaz , Ur Rehman Maqsood , Abdullah  , Siraj Muhammad , Ali Akbar , Sarwar Abid , Naseeb Jasra , Alasmari Abdullah F.
Published: April 2024

In the past, natural resources were used as best therapeutic sources for different diseases. Among several herbal resources, certain plant families are known for their analgesic activities, such as Dianthus crinitus, which showed a good curative potential. The mentioned plant has been used traditionally for the healing of several illnesses such as pain, inflammation, injuries, etc. The current study, therefore, evaluated the analgesic and anti-antioxidant activities of ethanolic extracts of leaves, flowers, and seeds of Dianthus crinitus in mice. For analgesic activity, acetic acid and a hot plate thermal stimulation method were used to induce writhes in mice, followed by a tail emersion process. Results showed that the extract demonstrated analgesic potential in mice, signifying both peripheral and central modes of action. Furthermore, extract also significantly inhibited the rat paw edema triggered by carrageenan seaweed and dextran as revealed by neutrophil migration toward the peritoneal cavities of animals and enhanced vascular permeability. The data suggested that the extract exhibited a dose-dependent antioxidant action. These preliminary observations provided support for further exploration and justification for the potential development of a new class of analgesic and anti-inflammatory medicines from the constituents of Dianthus crinitus extract.
The organoleptic and nutritional characteristics of innovative high-fiber khalas date-based bar
Authors: Barakat Hassan , S.M. Almutairi Abdulkarim
Published: April 2024

Making functional and nutritionally balanced date bars is of innovative concern. The current study intends to create a novel high-fiber and nutritious Khalas date-based bar (KDBB). The proximate composition, mineral contents, sugar profile, amino and fatty acids profile, volatiles and phytochemicals, antioxidant activity, and an in vitro digestion of protein and carbohydrates for bar formula containing 50% Khalas dates (KD) were investigated. Results indicated that protein, fat, ash, fiber, available carbohydrates, and vitamin C were 9.34, 4.93, 2.05, 8.01, 54.04 g 100 g-1, and 16.67 mg, respectively. Potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium were present in abundance. Sucrose had the highest sugar concentration at 246.35 mg g-1. Total phenolic content (TPC) was 547.19 mg gallic acid equivalent 100 g-1, giving 719.39 and 815.98 µmol of Trolox equivalent (TE) 100 g-1 for 2,2-diphenylpicrylhy-drazyl radical scavenging activity (DPPH-RSA) and 2,2’-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS)-RSA, respectively. Total carotenoids, flavonoids, and flavonols were 327.19 mg 100 g-1, 998.25 mg quercetin equivalent 100 g-1, and 749.57 mg QE 100 g-1, respectively. The highest discovered phenolics, flavonoids, and isoflavone were pyrocatechol (10249.73 μg g-1), catechin (193.50 μg g-1), and daidzein (18.77 μg g-1), respectively. Lysine was the highest among the essential amino acids. Saturated and unsaturated fatty acids were 43.73% and 56.27%, respectively. The omega-6 fatty acid, cis-8,11,14-eicosatrienoic, was predominant with a 31.08% valuation. The gas chromatography–mass spectrometry analysis identified 17 compounds, with a predominant presence of 9,12-octadecadienoyl chloride (38.13 g 100 g-1). The glycemic index (GI) of KDBB was 39.97, which was lower than KD’s score (54.12). In conclusion, prepared KDBB could present a good idea for consuming dates and the based products with high fiber content and lower GI. Scaling up such products could be helpful to health-conscious individuals.
The Potential of Proteolysis-Targeting Chimeras for Weed Control
Authors: Leon Ramon G.
Published: April 2024

New tools are critically needed to diversify weed control in many crops and to combat herbicide resistant weeds. PROteolysis-TArgeting Chimera (PROTAC) is a new molecular technique that consists of using an organic molecule designed to interact with a target protein and to recruit an
E3 ligase. By bringing these two molecules together, PROTAC can trigger the action of the proteasome, a natural cellular mechanism, to degrade the protein of interest. PROTAC can potentially degrade enzymes, including those that are herbicide resistant, and structural proteins. Because of
its potential to increase the number mechanisms and selectivity to interfere with plant metabolism, PROTAC should be explored as an innovative form of weed control for agricultural and non-agricultural systems.
International Advances in Pesticide Application 2024
Authors: Matthews Graham
Published: April 2024

Meeting report from Graham Matthews The Association of Applied Biologists latest meeting on advances in application technology, held in Brighton from 23???25 January 2024, was attended by about 80 delegates representing many different countries, with another 30 registered on-line.
Mireia Torres Maczassek from Familia Torres vineyards in Spain gave the opening presentation, in which she referred to changing climate and various innovations, regenerative agriculture, adapting vineyards, and, improving the management and purification of water.
Combining biometrics and genetics to distinguish two subspecies of the Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo carbo and P. c. sinensis at an inland lake in southeast Norway
Authors: Grøndahl Finn Audun , Johnsen Arild
Published: April 2024

Cover photo: Adult Great Cormorant of the subspecies Phalacrocorax carbo sinensis in breeding plumage. Photo: Frode Falkenberg.
Great Cormorants Phalacrocorax carbo are now regularly seen in inland watercourses in southeast Norway, after the P. c. sinensis subspecies first established breeding colonies in coastal south Norway in 1996. Although both the sinensis and carbo subspecies occur, the ratio between them is unknown. We tested the accuracy of subspecific identification based on biometrics and genetic analyses in 75 Great Cormorants that drowned in fishing nets in a lake in southeast Norway during the period 2009-2020. Primarily based on the gular pouch angle (GPA), we classified 40 individuals to the carbo subspecies and 35 individuals to the sinensis subspecies. Eight of the carbo individuals and 14 of the sinensis individuals were within the overlapping range of GPA and were therefore classified to subspecies by supplementary measurements (bill depth minimum and bill length). Genetic analyses were based on seven polymorphic microsatellite markers. Assuming one panmictic population, we performed Structure analyses to separate the genotypes into two assumed genetic clusters. The two clusters, carbo and sinensis, could only be separated when adding information about morphological subspecies identities for the carbo, sinensis and carbo/sinensis groups. The sinensis and the carbo/sinensis groups belonged almost entirely to one genetic cluster, whereas the carbo group consisted of individuals with varying proportions of mixed ancestry. Furthermore, we found significant genetic differentiation between the carbo and sinensis groups, and between the carbo and the carbo/sinensis groups, but no significant differentiation between the sinensis and the carbo/sinensis groups. Our results suggest that gene flow is more common from sinensis into carbo than vice-versa, and that the use of GPA < 73° has limitations for the identification of Great Cormorant subspecies in areas where both forms occur. We conclude that the numbers of carbo vs. sinensis individuals in our sample were 32 and 43, respectively.
Surface Morphology and Performance of New and Reused Microblade for Dental Surgery
Authors: ROR Horn , CN Elias
Published: April 2024

Objectives: Several dental surgical procedures use disposable and reusable instruments. This study aimed to compare the clinical performance of new and reused microblades to perform dental surgery. Methods: The clinical performance of the microblade was evaluated by the cutting capacity during root coverage modified tunnel surgery. The surgery involved cutting the initial portion of the sulcus in the mandible of ex-vivo pigs. After each surgery, the microblades were cleaned, sterilized, and the surface was analysed by scanning electron microscopy and surface roughness measurement. The surface roughness parameters (Ra, Rq, PV, the number of peaks, the number of valleys, and the density of the peaks and valleys, respectively) were determined by a 3D optical profilerugosimeter. Results: Clinical results showed that in the first, second, and third uses, the forces applied to the microblade to perform the soft tissue flaps were similar. During the fourth surgery, there was a need to increase the force on to microblade to perform the dissection. In a visual inspection of the microblade, no differences were observed in the surface morphologies after any uses. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis showed that the number of grooves increased as the number of reuses increased. The surface roughness parameters increased after each use. Conclusions: Based on the clinical results, it is possible to conclude that it is feasible to sterilize and reuse microblades a maximum of three times. Visual inspection proved to be an inadequate procedure to identify surface damage and impairment of instrument performance. Clinical Significance: Visual inspection and scanning electron microscopy analysis are inadequate procedures to identify surface damage and impairment of surgical cutting instrument performance. It is advisable to efficiently use the same instrument a maximum of 3 times.
Hyponatremia in the Elderly Induced by Risperidone: A Case Report
Authors: J Gao , Z Wang
Published: April 2024

Hyponatremia due to risperidone is a rare complication that can be associated with drowsiness, confusion to coma and seizures. We report a case of a 92-year-old female with delirium combined with pulmonary infection who developed severe hyponatremia after 30 days of risperidone treatment, and the patient’s blood sodium gradually increased to normal after administration of concentrated sodium chloride, tolvaptan and gradual reduction of risperidone dosage until discontinuation. Through clinical observation, the mechanism of hyponatremia caused by risperidone is related to the Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH).
Полупровал или полууспех? Размышления над дискурсами о сталинской индустриализации
Authors: Латов Юрий Валерьевич
Published: April 2024

Высокая актуальность обсуждения авторитарной модернизации в современной России стимулирует пристрастное изучение аналогичных периодов прошлой российской истории. В этой связи новая монография Г.И. Ханина, посвященная провалам и достижениям первой советской пятилетки 1928/1929–1933 гг., интересна как материал для аналитических размышлений, насколько в наши дни правомерны прежние критические оценки этих событий. В книге Г.И. Ханина с опорой на работы ведущих западных советологов и на его собственные расчеты дана острокритическая оценка первой пятилетки: ее планы были фантастически завышенными, меры их реализации – хаотичными, неэффективными и жестокими, а достигнутые результаты составляли лишь порядка 60% запланированного. В то же время высокая современная популярность эпохи Сталина показывает, что массовым сознанием россиян такие критические оценки, во многом оправданные, скорее отторгаются, чем принимаются. Устойчивость контраста между либеральной критикой сталинских пятилеток и ее гораздо более позитивными оценками в массовом сознании заставляет искать объяснение этого контраста, не сводимое к конъюнктурному влиянию государственной пропаганды. Доказывается, что критика первой пятилетки правомерна, если трактовать ее как «строительство социализма», однако если рассматривать первые пятилетки как метод «догоняющего развития», которое практически во всех неевропейских странах было очень неоднозначным по соотношению достижений и издержек, то критика авторитарной модернизации должна быть гораздо более умеренной. В частности, перелив рабочей силы из села в город в результате насильственной коллективизации обнаруживает парадоксальное сходство с популярной в 1960–1970-е гг. моделью модернизации А. Льюиса, которая тоже предполагала использование для промышленного взлета трудоемких технологий и минимальную оплату труда. В самой книге Г.И. Ханин признается, что, несмотря на провал начальных планов первой пятилетки, прирост в промышленности и строительстве (то есть в ключевых отраслях) был все же необычайно высоким. В этой связи поддерживается высказанное Г.И. Ханиным предположение, что фантастически завышенные плановые задания мыслились руководством СССР скорее как метод мобилизации (план-призыв), чем как рабочий документ, рассчитанный на точное выполнение. В ту эпоху даже критики неэффективности, жестокости и фальсификаций первой пятилетки не  видели принципиальной альтернативы проводимой политике. Необходимость оценивать переломные социально-экономические изменения с учетом в первую очередь показателей не эффективности, а результативности, а также ограниченного коридора возможностей относится не только к первой пятилетке, но и к современным – во  многом схожим – событиям.
Language acquisition and identity negotiation: Discursive positioning of Indonesian adolescents learning English
Authors: Rostandi Usep Dedi , Rohandy Fajar
Published: April 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of language education, this sociolinguistic study covers the discursive positioning of Indonesian adolescents in the intricate process of learning English. Language acquisition is a multifaceted phenomenon, often intertwined with complex social, cultural, and identity dynamics. This study covers the linguistic and sociocultural aspects of how Indonesian adolescents position themselves and are positioned by others within the discourse of English language learning. It used a qualitative design and conducted in-depth interviews with a diverse group of Indonesian adolescents aged 14-18 from various socio-economic backgrounds and educational settings. The analysis is rooted in positioning theory, a theoretical framework to examine how individuals construct their identities through language and interaction. The findings reveal a multifaceted picture of how Indonesian adolescents position themselves within the context of English language learning. Participants often engage in discursive practices that reflect their aspirations and struggles in mastering English. These practices are influenced by their social backgrounds, the role of English in their lives, and the educational settings they are part of. Furthermore, the study found distinct patterns of positioning, such as the "striver" positioning, where participants actively seek to align themselves with proficient English speakers, and the "resistant" positioning, where they push back against the pressure to conform to English language norms. The analysis also highlights the role of English language materials and classroom dynamics in shaping the discursive positioning of Indonesian adolescents. The materials often perpetuate certain linguistic norms and ideologies, impacting how students perceive themselves as language learners. Classroom interactions, on the other hand, provide a platform for students to negotiate their identities in relation to English. There is a need for a more nuanced and culturally sensitive approach to English language education in Indonesia.
On the impact of online interactionist vs. interventionist dynamic assessment on Iranian EFL learners’ writing performance
Authors: Nouri Donya , Alavinia Parviz
Published: April 2024

This paper reports the results of a study aiming to investigate the effects of interactionist and interventionist dynamic assessment (DA) on learners’ writing performance. To do so, 63 upper-intermediate EFL learners were selected as the study participants. A writing pretest was administered to ensure the homogeneity of the participants and determine their level of proficiency prior to treatment. In the online interactionist DA group, the researchers implemented the treatment based on the ‘Dynamic Mediation Process’ proposed by Elliott (2002) and Xiaoxiao and Yan (2010). The framework comprised topic-choice, idea-generation, structuring and macro-revising stages. In doing so, the pre-task phase was conducted, followed by providing the mediation and performing post-task. In the interventionist DA group, Lantolf and Poehner’s (2011) framework was followed. Based on this framework, the learners’ erroneous language chunks were treated through the teacher’s underlining the error, putting a question mark, circling it, or posing a written question concerning the problematic part. Alternatively, the teacher would point out the incorrect part and offer two options for the learners to choose from. At the end, a writing posttest was given to all groups to evaluate their writing performance after treatment. As the study findings helped reveal, both interactionist and interventionist DA types improved learners’ writing performance. In addition, the comparison of the posttest scores indicated that the interactionist DA group participants even outperformed the interventionist ones on the writing posttest. The implications of the findings are discussed throughout the paper.
Recovering multilingual children’s literacy loss through multimodal literacy practices in a pull-out program
Authors: Subiyantoro Hariyanto , Hartono Rudi , Fitriati Sri Wuli , Faridi Abdurrahman
Published: April 2024

The global COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted various aspects of human life, including hindering language and literacy skills development in multilingual students. This study aims to explore multimodal literacy practices among multilingual primary school students in an English pull-out program. Data sources encompassed students’ artifacts, photos, videos, field notes, and semi-structured interviews, collected from July to December 2021 following the Indonesian government’s reversal of its school closure policy. The research reveals that the pandemic has impeded language and literacy skills development, particularly in writing skills, as students heavily rely on screen typing with auto-correction assistance. Consequently, students' proficiency in constructing grammatically correct English phrases has diminished, impeding effective communication in English in the multilingual school community context. In response to this literacy issue, the joint cooperation school has implemented diverse multimodal literacy practices in its English pull-out program to mitigate language and literacy setbacks. Multimodal composition emerges as a potent tool for language learning, encompassing reading, writing, and speaking skills. Notably, multimodal composition facilitates multilingual children in connecting with their home language and cultures within the target language, aiding in the recovery of writing and pronunciation skills. This study contributes valuable insights for designing English pull-out programs tailored to multilingual students in joint-cooperation schools, addressing language and literacy delays induced by the pandemic.
In-service EFL teachers’ self-perceived receptive skills
Authors: Damayanti Ika Lestari , Rodliyah Rojab Siti , Nurlaelawati Iyen , Rozimela Yenni , Tresnadewi Sintha , Suryatama Kurniawan
Published: April 2024

Professional English language teachers are expected to master subject knowledge that includes not only their knowledge of English language but also their proficiency in using the language. They can self-assess their proficiency and use their assessment result as the basis for their professional growth since it can inform which areas that still need improvement. Despite the importance of teachers’ self-assessment, there has not been much research on this, especially one that investigates the teachers’ perceived receptive skills.  This study, therefore, aims to explore the in-service teachers’ perception of their proficiency level, particularly of their receptive skills. This research uses a descriptive quantitative approach utilizing a survey containing 48 questions of self-perceived reading and listening skills which was distributed to in-service teachers in lower and higher secondary schools in Indonesia. This snowball survey received responses from 449 in-service teachers from various islands in Indonesia such as Java, Bali, Sumatera, Sulawesi, Kalimantan, and Papua. The results show that, in general, the participants considered themselves to be able to comprehend various text types concerning personal and daily issues in both written and spoken modes. However, when it came to comprehending longer texts with more complex linguistic choices and structures in both modes, an increase in the number of participants who struggled was evident. These findings indicate that while most of the in-service teachers were confident in their receptive skills. However, while only limited numbers of in-service teachers’ facing difficulties in comprehend longer and more specialized texts containing complex linguistic resources, support is still needed. Based on these findings, this study discusses several important implications for teacher educators and English teachers in Indonesia and offers recommendations for future research in EFL contexts.
Linguistic aspects of English slogans in Indonesian products
Authors: Denistia Karlina , Yuda Jotika Purnama , Perwira Yanuarria Kukuh , Sari Intan Mustika , Wulandari Desi , Priyanto Agus Dwi
Published: April 2024

Slogans use a variety of language features to entice potential purchasers. For Indonesian products to compete worldwide successfully, companies must engage in more efficient marketing strategies, such as using English slogans. This study examines the linguistic aspects of English slogans produced by Indonesian brands. The question addressed in this research is related to linguistic aspects that occur in slogans. We collected a slogan corpus data consisting of 225 slogans. The slogans were taken from the Indonesian company’s product websites and marketplaces. The data were classified manually based on the linguistic aspects covering phonological style (Wales, 2011), word formation process, figurative language (Knowles Moon, 2006), and speech acts (Searle, 2005). We present the data in both qualitative description and quantitative analysis using simple statistical measures. The results show that alliteration, hyperbole, and assertive statements are noticeable patterns that Indonesian companies use to promote their products. The reason why sound repetition occurs in slogans is to make the slogan more memorable. A simple morphological process is employed to generate slogans, which also helps readers remember them. Furthermore, the use of hyperbole makes the audience feel connected to the product. Finally, assertiveness as a primary pragmatic strategy promotes product quality and buyer benefits. From a linguistics perspective, our findings shed light on the criteria for slogans to be memorable.
Comparative pedagogies in mother tongue education: Türkiye and Indonesia
Authors: Solak Ömer , Sudaryat Yayat , Nurhadi Jatmika
Published: April 2024

This study examines mother tongue education pedagogical discourses in Türkiye and Indonesia to address understudied language instruction policy dynamics and their practical implications in diverse educational settings. The study examined mother tongue education and its complex effects on cultural identity and educational outcomes in light of global and local linguistic landscapes. This study examined Turkish and Indonesian pedagogical discourses and classroom interactions in selected samples. Comparative written discourse analysis was performed on selected texts from Turkish and Indonesian 7th-grade secondary school textbooks. Classroom interaction was examined using in-class observations of 7th-grade secondary school students from both countries. The study used Teun van Dijk's Critical Discourse Analysis method for written discourse analysis and Flander's Interaction Analysis matrix for intra-class interaction patterns. The study compares written and oral secondary school pedagogical discourses in both countries using selected examples to determine their similarities and differences. This allows two large and powerful educational systems to benefit from each other. The study finds significant differences in mother tongue education program implementation and outcomes by comparing policy documents, teacher narratives, and classroom practices, highlighting the complex relationship between language policy, instructional methodology, and educational equity. The findings emphasize the need for context-sensitive language education policies that respect linguistic diversity and promote inclusive education. This research enhances mother tongue education research and provides actionable insights for educators, curriculum designers, and policymakers in Türkiye and Indonesia to promote reforms that consider learners' sociocultural and linguistic realities.