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Analyzing the Growth and Feminine Consciousness of the Two Heroines in 'Thelma and Louise'
Authors: Yao Yuchen
Published: May 2024

Influenced by the feminism movements in the 1960s, more and more films have begun to pay attention to women's issues as well as presenting a trend of criticism and reflection on the gender issues in the past (and in the Hollywood blockbuster). -The paper will be conducted by utilizing film techniques such as mis-en-scen, colour, lighting, filming techniques, lines, etc. in combination with postmodern feminist theories, female image analysis, female consciousness awakening, gaze theory, as well as theories of narrative and patriarchy to deeply explore and analyse the growth of the subjective consciousness of the two female protagonists in the film. The paper will be conducted by utilizing the textual analysis as a main methodology, trying to contribute a more comprehensive angle to dissect this artwork.
How Did Alexander the Great influence Macedonian Culture?
Authors: Dai Gaole
Published: May 2024

Alexander's empire had a great influence on the later history of Europe. Therefore, this paper hopes to study the culture and policies of other countries in the most glorious period of Alexander's empire, the period of Alexander the Great, to determine whether it really had such a big impact. Alexander the Great exported Macedonian culture including but not limited to architecture, transportation, military ideas, philosophy, and literature. At the same time, he promoted the exchange and integration of various ethnic cultures during his reign. Therefore, we can judge that Alexander's empire had a great influence on the whole of Asia and Europe in every important area of culture, policy and economy. This paper allows the reader to get a clearer picture of where and to what extent Alexander's influence mainly existed.
Resistance or Compromise: A Comparison of Western Mainstream Painting Language Before and after the Invention of Photographic Technology
Authors: Luo Peijia
Published: May 2024

This paper focuses on the developmental changes in the language of drawing brought about by the invention of the camera. Therefore, this paper takes the time of camera invention as the node. First, we will analyze the common features of the painting language of the famous painting schools before this point in time and the common features of the painting language of the famous painting schools after this point in time. Then we will compare and analyze them to explore the development and evolution of the painting language. Current research on painting before and after the invention of the camera is mostly focused on aesthetic approaches, art criticism, and its influence on popular culture. It adds to the gap in research on the language of painting and provides some insights into the creation and development of today's photography and painting.
Unveiling Cross-Cultural Hidden Nexus: An Analysis of Chinas Contribution to the Cultural Influence of the East on the West
Authors: Yin Huiyi
Published: May 2024

Even though the cultural communication between Japan and Europe is massively documented, such as the impact of ukiyo-e prints on Impressionism, Chinese culture's enormous contributions are overlooked. Ukiyo-e is often regarded as the primary source that influenced Impressionism from the East during the Meiji Restoration in the fin de sicle. The East's impact on the West is long-lasting rather than explosive. The critical power of traditional Chinese art and innovations, for example, the moveable type printing, over the evolution of European art movements has yet to be noticed due to political and geographic limitations. Citing paintings by Ma Yuan (1160-1225), Li Song ( active 1190-1230) and Wang Ximeng (1096-1119) in China, Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798- 1861), and Hiroshige (1797- 1858) in Japan, Vincent Van Gogh (1853- 1890) in the Netherlands, and Claude Monet (1840-1926) in France, among others, as examples of specific comparisons and cultural analyses, this article delves into the hidden connections and cultural exchanges, through working on the technical and iconographical forms from ancient China that shaped the European art in the epoch of high modernism.
A Case Study of Digital Natives Using English Buzzword cue in Vocabulary Capacity in Second Language Acquisition in China: Challenges and Opportunities
Authors: Tang Zhihui
Published: May 2024

In an age marked by rapid advancements in information technology and the widespread use of the Internet, the popularity of Internet buzzwords has become widespread and serves as one of the important forms of popular culture. However, there seems to be scant research on the relationship between popular Internet buzzwords and vocabulary capacity, especially the relationship between the use of Internet buzzwords and the vocabulary of English as a second language. To explore the relationship between the use of Internet buzzwords and English vocabulary capacity, this research will use a case study with 12 different categories of digital natives conducted through focus group interviews and semi-structured interviews to explore the use of specific Internet buzzword cue. The possible outcome is that different types of digital natives will have different views on the use of online buzzwords. Research may need to integrate the use of oral buzzwords in the context of offline to further demonstrate the relationship between the use of Internet buzzwords and the vocabulary of a second language, such as English. The research may shed light on the oral buzzword use in communication. This research focuses on how the specific English buzzword "cue" has developed into an Internet buzzword. Further, it discusses how similar Internet buzzwords have influenced the vocabulary aspects of English as a second language learning by digital natives. The study delves into the challenges faced by these learners and the opportunities presented by the use of such buzzwords in the language learning process". It is expected that this will shed light on the research aspect of internet buzzwords on language proficiency and further research on the impact of internet buzzwords in oral communication.
Leczenie w bólu w Covid-19
Authors:   Akademia Śląska, Bobrzyk Magdalena
Published: May 2024

Covid-19 stanowi zagrożenie dla zdrowia publicznego na całym świecie. Ból jest najczęstszym, obok gorączki i kaszlu, objawem zgłaszanym przez pacjentów chorujących na covid-19. Występuje u pacjentów w aktywnej fazie choroby, może również dotyczyć chorych z „long COVID” i „post -COVID”, u których symptomy choroby utrzymują się przez wiele tygodni lub miesięcy. Ze względu na złożony charakter bólu, konieczność jednoczesnego leczenia różnych aspektów choroby oraz często przewlekły charakter dolegliwości, leczenie bólu u chorych zakażonych wirusem SARS-CoV-2 może stanowić problem terapeutyczny. W artykule przedstawiono możliwe mechanizmy powstawania bólu oraz opcje jego leczenia.
Exploration of Factors Causing Difficulties in Students’ Writing Skills
Authors: Luan Ng Miew , Rajendran Megala , Subramanian Jeyalakshmi , Jaisankar D. , Oli Lamessa , A Prakash
Published: May 2024

This study aims to explore factors causing difficulties in students’ English writing skills. A descriptive research design was employed for the study. For this study, 110 students were selected through a random sampling technique. Questionnaires and classroom observation were employed as data-gathering tools. The quantitative data were analysed using SPSS version 26. The study identified four major factors causing difficulties in students’ English writing skills. These are student-related, teacher-related, educational environment-related, and textbook-related factors. Besides, the study revealed that students’ writing skills could be improved through sufficient practice, using appropriate approaches to teaching writing skills, reducing the number of students in the classrooms, giving frequent corrective feedback, motivating learners to change their attitude about writing skills, and revising activities in the course book.
Writing the Unspeakable: Trauma, Memory, and Resistance in Iraqi War Literature
Authors: Azeez Ahmed Saadoon , Benny N. Solomon
Published: May 2024

The paper delves into the profound realm of Iraqi war literature, unraveling its multifaceted dimensions. From capturing the visceral traumas induced by conflict to echoing the resonances of resistance, this literature stands as a testament to the Iraqi people's resilience and defiance. Situating the narrative within historical and sociopolitical contexts, the study underscores the universality of trauma and the tenacity of the human spirit. Drawing parallels with global war literature, it highlights shared human experiences across cultures and histories. The paper also examines the redemptive power of literature, emphasizing its role in healing and peacebuilding, while illuminating the unique and diverse voices that constitute the Iraqi war narrative. As Iraq looks towards a future of reconciliation and hope, its literature not only serves as a historical record but also as a beacon, illuminating paths of empathy, understanding, and peace.
Quality Assessment of Newly Harvested Marine Fish in Retailed Market at Alexandria Province
Authors: Bassant Mabrouk , Abdelgalil Hossam , Magdy Michael
Published: May 2024

A total of Sixty random samples of marine fish, including sardine, seabream, and seabass (20 of each), were chosen from the commercially significant species of harvested marine fish from retail markets in Alexandria province for chemical and microbiological assessment. The study revealed that the average values of histamine, Trimethylamine (TMA), and total volatile nitrogen (TVN) in the analyzed samples of sardine, seabream, and seabass were as follows: for sardine, the values were (0.41±0.002, 0.44±0.02, and 0.19±0.01mg/100g); for seabream, the values were (8.53±0.033, 18.03±0.27, and 12.92±0.45 mg/100g); and for seabass, the values were (18.52±0.62, 19.61±0.29, and 17.64±0.13 mg/100g). The average total bacterial count in the analyzed samples of sardine, seabream, and seabass were 17.8×105±2.6×105, 3.2×105±0.61×105, and 1.95×105±0.49×105 Cfu/g, respectively. The Enterobacteriaceae count in the same examined samples were 5.8×104 ± 3.6×104, 3.1×103 ± 0.63×103, and 2.3×103 ± 0.54×103 cfu/g, respectively. Additionally, the mean values of coliforms were 2.2×103 ± 0.51×103, 8.1×102 ± 1.02×102, and 7.4×102 ± 0.8×102 Cfu/g, respectively. E.coli and salmonella were detected in 20 and 10% of examined sardine sample, and both organisms failed to be detected in seabream and seabass, respectively, While Vibrio parahaemolyticus were detected in only one sample of examined sardine, seabream, and seabass with an incidence level (5% of each type). In conclusion, Sardine had the highest level of contamination with pathogenic organisms such as E.coli, V. parahaemolyticus and salmonella, therefore, conduct regular audits and inspections of fish processing facilities, fishing vessels, and storage areas to ensure compliance with hygiene and safety standards.
Characterization Of Clinical, Heamogram, Leukogram Changes and Stress Indicator in LSD Infected Cows and OSD Infected Buffaloes in Egypt
Authors: Salama Wafaa , Raof Yassein , Hefnawy Abd , Kandeel Sahar , Elkhaiat Heba
Published: May 2024

The limited understanding of the infectious diseases induced stress impedes efforts to establish optimal treatment and control programs to maximize the animal health and production. This study was therefore conducted to characterize the clinical and hematological changes duringLumpy skin disease (LSD) and Oedematous skin disease (OSD) in cows and Egyptian buffaloes respectively. The study was conducted using convenience samples of 90 cows and 35 Egyptian buffaloes during outbreaks in Qalyubia governorate, Egypt. Clinical, bacteriological, and molecular diagnosis of the diseases were performed. Automatic-cell-counter was used for hemogram and leukogram. Serum cortisol concentration was measured using ELISA kits. The statistical significance was set at P < 0.05. The LSD infected cows showed marked decreases in RBCs count, Hb, HCT, WBCs, and lymphocytes, and significant increases in granulocytes, MCV, and MCH compared to the healthy animals. In OSD infected buffaloes, RBCs count, Hb, HCT, WBCs, lymphocytes, granulocytes, MCV, MCH, and MCHC were significantly decreased.Serum cortisol concentration was significantly increased in LSD infected cows and OSD infectedbuffaloes compared to healthy animals. We concluded that LSD and OSD causes injurious shifts in the hemogram, leukogram, and cortisol concentration that indicated deleterious impact on the animal health, production, and well-being.
Occurrence of Staphylococcus aureus in Different Cheese Varieties And Its Control By Thyme Oil
Authors: Elewa Shimaa , Amen Abbas , Makarem Hussein , Elkassas Walaa , Amer Amr
Published: May 2024

The present study aimed to detect the occurrence of Staphylococcus aureus in different cheese varieties in Kafr Elsheikh Governorate, Egypt, and to characterize enterotoxin virulence related genes (Sea, Seb) in the recovered Staph. aureus isolates. An additional objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of thyme oil 1% for controlling staphylococcal species in manufactured kariesh cheese with 1 and 5% salt. A total of 120 samples of different cheese samples including Damietta, kariesh, spreadable processed and Ras cheese (30 of each type) collected from different supermarkets and street-vendor at Kafr El-Sheikh governorate. The obtained results revealed the incidence of Staph. aureus wwere6.67%, 16.67%, 13.33%, and 13.33%, respectively, with overall incidence across all cheese samples was 12.5%. 23S rRNA gene was detected in staph. aureus strains isolated from damietta, kariesh, processed cheese, and Ras cheese at incidence level 6.67%, 10%, 6.67%, and 10% respectively. Seb was detected in a single Staphylococcus aureus isolate from kariesh, processed cheese, and Ras cheese, while Sea could not detect in all examined isolates. Reducing the presence of Staphylococcus aureus in kariesh cheese is crucial, as it is a favorable environment for this pathogen, which can lead to staphylococcal food poisoning. By lowering the pathogen's level in kariesh cheese, the risk to consumers can be minimized. A combination of 1% thyme oil with 1% salt demonstrated moderate inhibition against staphylococcal count, resulting in a 7.34% reduction on the 15th day of storage. Additionally, using 1% thyme oil with 5% salt resulted in a double reduction rate of 15.27% on the 15th day of storage. These findings suggest that incorporating thyme oil in the preservation of white soft kariesh cheese holds promise for enhancing its shelf life and safety.
Overview On Some Antibiotic Residues in Poultry Meat
Authors: Wahhabl Reham , Hussein Hoda , ElBarbary Mervat , Mahmoud Hend
Published: May 2024

this study is aimed to evaluate the level of enrofloxacin and oxytetracycline residues in chicken meat and giblets and the effect of freezing and heat treatment methods on reduction of these residues. One hundred random samples of chicken breast, thigh, kidney and liver (25 of each) were collected from different chicken slaughter shops located in Sharkia Governorate for evaluation of their enrofloxacin and oxytetracycline residues. The collected samples were examined by using qualitative method by antimicrobial assay and quantitative method by High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) in addition to the effect of heat treatment (boiling and freezing) on these residues was studied. The obtained results revealed that the incidence of antibiotic residues in chicken breast, thigh, kidney and liver were 0%, 8%, 20% and 20% respectively by qualitative method and by HPLC the level of enerofloxacine 109, 122 and 202 ppb in thigh, liver and kidney respectively; meanwhile oxytetracycline level were 236, 523 and 1153 ppb in thigh, liver and kidney respectively. The results indicated that 75% of the positive samples not exceeded the MRL of enrofloxacin and oxytetracycline residues. Regarding to treatment trials either by freezing for (1month, 3month and 6 months) or by heating (boiling, roasting or frying) The reduction percent of residue levels was calculated and the public health significance and some recommendations to control such antibiotic residue in chicken tissues for human safety were discussed.
Association of neutrophils, monocytes, and lymphocytes with CA15-3 as a predictor of breast cancer in female patients
Authors: Madhi Raed , Jumaah Hussein , Hasan Hasan
Published: May 2024

Infiltrated leukocytes, such as neutrophils, monocytes and lymphocytes can be involved in a variety of tumor development. The present study was aimed to investigate the linkage of neutrophils, monocytes and lymphocytes into breast cancer. The study included 166 patients (58 patients before chemotherapy and 58 patients after chemotherapy. CA15-3 antigen levels were measured and grading of breast cancer were identified. In addition, neutrophils, monocytes and lymphocytes percentage and their correlation into CA15-3 antigen were determined. The results observed a significant increase (P<0.05) in the CA15-3 antigen levels. Moreover, the study also showed that CA15-3 antigen levels have a great correlation into grades of breast cancer particularly in grade 3 before treatment. The results also found that neutrophils and monocytes percentage were significantly increased in patients (P<0.05) before treatment. However, lymphocytes percentage decreased before treatment and greatly increased after treatment. Additionally, the results showed a positive correlation between neutrophil and monocytes percentage with CA15-3 antigen levels before and after treatment. However, the correlation was negative between lymphocytes percentage and CA15-3 antigen levels. The present findings observed that neutrophils and monocytes have a great association with CA-15-3 antigen levels, a marker of breast cancer, therefore, targeting these cells could protect against breast cancer development. However, targeting these cells can negatively affect the patient immune response, thus further studies are needed to study that exact mechanism by which neutrophils and monocytes could enhance breast cancer development. Additionally, increased lymphocytes after treatment might be a good strategy to treat breast cancer.
Frequency of patients presenting with Hand Infection and treatment modalities
Authors: Alam Munir , Siddiqui Saad , Albishi Hannan , Alaklabi Rajeh , Alhumairi Nawaf , Altufayel Nasser , Alomari Talal
Published: May 2024

Introduction:
Infections of the hand are one of the most common infections reported by the caring physicians and surgeons. Common types of hand infections include: bite wounds, felon, necrotizing fasciitis, paronychia, flexor tenosynovitis, subcutaneous/cellulitis, osteomyelitis and septic arthritis.
Aims:
The aim of this study to identify the main etiological factors, possible complications due to acute hand infection and treatment modalities performed in our selected group of patients.
Materials and Method:
This was a prospective Cross Sectional Observational Study based on 58 patients conducted at King Abdullah Hospital, Bisha, Saudi Arabia. Period of study was one year from May 2022 to April 2023. Patients of all age group were included. Male patients were 16 (27.5%) while females were 42 (72.4%).
Result:
Most of the patients were gardener / farmer 15 (25.9%), minor children 12 (20.7%), and housewife / maid 9 (15.5%). Major mechanism of injury was penetrating trauma 41 (70.7%).
Majority of the patients were between 20 years to 50 years of age group. The risk factors associated with hand infection includes diabetes mellitus 13 (22.4%) and hypertension 5 (8.6%). The smokers were 13 (22.4%) patients. Most of the patients were Saudi national 30 (51.7%) followed by Egyptian12 (20.7%), Pakistani and Sudanese 4 (6.9% each).
Surgical intervention includes, incision and drainage in 40 (68.9%) cases while amputation was performed in 3 (5.2%) cases. There were 15 (25.9%) patients treated with conservative treatment protocol. Major organisms causing infection was staphylococcus aureus 28 (48.30%) including methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). There was no growth in 5 (8.6%) patients and for 19 (32.8%) patients no drainage collection was available and therefore their samples were not analyzed for bacteriology.
We have categorized the diagnosis into 6 groups as subcutaneous infection 27 (41.5%), acute Paronychia 11 (16.9%), web space infection 10 (15.4%), pulp space infection7 (10.8%), flexor tenosynovitis 6 (9.2%) and midpalmer/thenar 4 (6.2%).
Conclusion:
Early clinical diagnosis based on occupational history and control of co-morbid disease such as diabetes mellites, smoking etc is effective in the treatment and prevention of hand infection to avoid devastating surgical intervention of partial or total diabetic hand amputation.
ORGANIZATIONAL AND ECONOMIC MECHANISM OF ENGINEERING SUPPORT FOR LOW-RISE CONSTRUCTION LAND PLOTS
Authors: Uselis Yan
Published: May 2024

The article touches upon the urgent issue of the need to develop a segment of low-rise housing construction. The indicators of apartment prices in St. Petersburg and Moscow over the past year are analyzed. Conclusions are drawn about the low level of housing affordability in cities for citizens at the present stage. One of the key barriers to the development of the potential of the low-rise housing construction market, namely the acute shortage of engineering-prepared land plots for construction, is considered. The values of indicators characterizing the state of engineering networks in rural areas are presented. The author's organizational and economic mechanism for the development of a system for providing engineering infrastructure for land plots has been developed. The presented mechanism consists of four stages: planning, organization, control, monitoring, and is also structured according to the priority of sites and methods of financing.
Penguatan Ideologi dan Kapasitas Organisasi Pengurus Ranting Aisyiyah (PRA) Trihanggo Utara
Authors: Rahmawati Dian Eka , Nuur Rasyid Haryadi Arief
Published: May 2024

Aisyiyah merupakan organisasi perempuan Muhammadiyah yang bergerak di bidang sosial, ekonomi, pendidikan, kesehatan dan dakwah khususnya bagi perempuan dan anak. Untuk dapat menjalankan peran dan tanggung jawab sebagai pemimpin Aisyiyah, perlu dilakukan penguatan ideologi Muhammadiyah dan penguatan kapasitas organisasi. Penguatan kelembagaan ini sangat penting guna mewujudkan organisasi yang kuat, dinamis, dan mandiri. Mitra binaan kegiatan ini adalah PRA Trihanggo Utara yang mempunyai kendala dengan pergantian struktur kepengurusan baru, sehingga masih kurangnya pemahaman ideologi Muhammadiyah dan pemahaman pengelolaan organisasi yang baik. Berdasarkan hasil diskusi dengan mitra binaan, permasalahan tersebut merupakan permasalahan utama yang akan diselesaikan dalam kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini. Untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut, dilakukan beberapa kegiatan. Pertama, penyegaran ideologi Muhammadiyah yang dilakukan bersamaan dengan musyawarah ranting PRA Trihanggo Utara, sehingga dapat menjadi pedoman bagi PRA Trihanggo Utara dalam menyusun program kerja tahunan. Kedua, pelatihan manajemen organisasi dan komunikasi organisasi. Hasil dari kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah peningkatan pemahaman pengurus baru PRA Trihanggo Utara mengenai ideologi Muhammadiyah, mampu menerapkannya sebagai landasan penyusunan program kerja, serta peningkatan pemahaman pengelolaan organisasi dengan memaksimalkan sumber daya yang ada. Dengan demikian, target yang ditetapkan bersama antara tim pengabdian masyarakat dan mitra sasaran dapat tercapai.
Sturingsvraagstukken bij publieke inkoop: navigeren tussen controle en vertrouwen
Authors: Grandia Jolien , Kuitert Lizet
Published: May 2024

Governance matters in public procurement: navigating between control and trust

This introductory article for the special issue on governance matters in public procurement explores the significant impact procurement has on markets and society. It delves into the intricate balance between control and trust within the procurement process, contrasting traditional contractual governance with relational governance. Contributions in this special issue shed light on various governance issues, from crisis management to sustainability transitions and supplier management. A recurring theme across the articles is the call for increased flexibility, professionalisation, and collaboration in procurement, recognising the necessity of balancing control and trust. This article offers insights into the challenges and opportunities inherent in public procurement, emphasising the need for a strategic approach to navigate the complexities of contemporary procurement issues.
De governance van inkoop in crisistijd
Authors: Grandia Jolien , Warsen Rianne
Published: May 2024

The governance of procurement in times of crises: Balancing between control strategies: contract, relationship or laissez-faire?

In this article, we demonstrate how the governance of procurement processes unfolded during the acquisition of face masks and other personal protective equipment amid the COVID-19 crisis. An extensive document analysis was conducted, spanning January 2020 to December 2021, and encompassing over 522 documents, including news articles, parliamentary records, and internal communications. Our research reveals that, under the pressure of a crisis, the mode of control changes, and there are instances where a conscious decision is made not to actively manage the process. We refer to this as ‘laissez-faire governance.’ However, this approach can lead to challenges later in the procurement process and limited possibilities for control at a later stage, thereby posing accountability challenges, particularly in the public domain. Based on our study, we conclude that there does not necessarily need to be more or better control during crises, but rather a focus on prioritisation: when and for what aspects is control essential? And when can a more hands-off approach be adopted?
Een gepaste aanpak van grand challenges?
Authors: Soltani Pedram , Hermans Marleen , Straub Ad , Bosch-Rekveldt Marian
Published: May 2024

A suitable approach to grand challenges? Governance of integrated urban transformations implies dealing with complexity and uncertainty

In this article, we draw lessons from the set-up and contractual and relational governance of an integrated urban transformation. We investigated whether and how the approach of this grand challenge in the built environment addresses complexity and uncertainty. Our research demonstrates the importance of an integrated programmatic approach, bringing together various policy issues, actors and resources to achieve common objectives. To promote value creation, the approach should recognise the complexity of the challenge at hand. This requires joint vision development, attention to diverse actors’ interests and values and coordination of interrelated project and non-project activities. Under financial constraints, there may be an increased demand for complexity reduction and control through strict contractual governance and focus on individual projects. However, this does not serve the overarching goal. In addition to contractual governance, relational flexibility is necessary to address uncertain future circumstances and ensure successful collaboration. Public clients should pay more attention to the coherence and interface between project and non-project activities, mutual trust among partners, joint problem-solving and conflict management.
Cross-border Retail E-Commerce and De Minimis: The Case of Kazakhstan
Authors: Yeleussizova Bakhytgul K. , Kazbekova Sariya Zh. , Zeinelgabdin Altay B.
Published: May 2024

The development of international e-commerce has expanded opportunities for business and consumption in Kazakhstan and worldwide. However, these rapid changes have challenged the governments’ regulation of the flow of cross-border goods, ranging from clearance to customs duty and taxes collection. Among concerns is the flow of low-value consignments, the impact of which had previously been seen as beneficial. This paper examines whether cross-border e-commerce and the de minimis threshold are advantageous in Kazakhstan based on context, description, cause-and-effect and statistical analysis. The findings show a partial impact of de minimis threshold changes on the increase in retail e-commerce goods imported and on the decrease in the value of mis-declared goods; however, in Kazakhstan the consequences from the import of mis-declared low-value goods on the tax revenue are insignificant. Misuse of the de minimis threshold in Kazakhstan is confirmed by the study. Government actions for solving this problem involve giving higher priority to people’s access to higher quality and/or cheaper personal use goods. Also, the potential for further improvement of statistics on cross-border e-commerce is identified.
Mesonet-Based Climatology Of Severe Convective Winds in West Texas
Authors: Gunter William Scott , Long Quint
Published: May 2024

Multiple studies have investigated the occurrence of severe convective winds and have increased our understanding of the forces driving severe winds and their spatial and temporal patterns. Some of the data used in studies have come from airport stations maintained by the National Weather Service. Their standardization across the United States makes them ideal for research, but they are limited in their distribution. This study aims to create a climatology of severe convective winds in West Texas using a mesoscale network (“mesonet”). Like their ASOS (Automated Surface Observing System) counterparts, these stations are standardized and well maintained. This study provides a 15-year climatology of severe convective wind gusts measured by the West Texas Mesonet (WTM). After extracting and manually verifying the measured gusts from over 30 WTM stations, both spatial and temporal distributions are presented. While temporal patterns in the gust distribution generally matched previous research, the high spatial resolution of the mesonet elucidated differences across a regional escarpment known as the Caprock. Comparison with regional AWOS / ASOS stations also revealed potential effects of a larger urban area. In addition to gust data, thermodynamic characteristics and rainfall accumulations associated with each gust were also investigated. In doing so, a substantial contribution from dry thunderstorm outflow winds and heat bursts to the production of regional severe wind was documented.
A Transferência de conhecimento contribuindo para a replicação de Hubs de Inovação para apoio de startups
Authors: Lobosco Antonio , Almeida Martinho Isnard Ribeiro de
Published: May 2024

Ecossistemas de Inovação são locais onde pessoas, empresas e organizações interagem para desenvolver projetos inovadores. Nestes locais surgem os Hubs de Inovação, ambientes baseados na filosofia da inovação aberta. Grandes empresas estão criando hubs de inovação para encontrar soluções e tecnologias para os seus problemas. Esta pesquisa traz como problemática estudar e identificar o processo de gestão de hubs de inovação e, a partir de casos reais, formalizar um processo para replicar estas experiências por meio da transferência de conhecimento. O método de pesquisa envolveu um estudo de múltiplos casos em três hubs de inovação: CUBO Itaú, Acate-SC e Escola Incubadora do Colégio Pestalozzi; por meio de entrevistas abertas buscou-se compreender o processo de gestão destas organizações para possibilitar a transferência de conhecimento e replicação por outras organizações. Como principais considerações sugere-se que, os hubs sejam mantidos por corporações que ofereçam infraestrutura tecnológica, possuam extensa rede de negócios e networking, aproximação com anjos investidores e possuam sinergia com as startups associadas.
AN ARISTOCRAT IN THE “RESTORED REPUBLIC”: POLITICAL CAREER OF MARC VALERIUS MESSALLA CORVINUS
Authors: SNEDKOVA E.V. , BUGAEVA N.V.
Published: May 2024

Using the example of the political activity of Marcus Valerius Messalla Corvinus, the article examines one of the variants of the relationship between the old republican nobility and Augustus during his principate. Messalla Corvinus was a representative of the oldest Roman aristocratic family of Valerii, one of the leaders of republicans in the epoch of civil wars and, later, a prominent fi gure of political and cultural life of Rome. For the fi rst time, the authors attempt to contextualize his career in a diffi calt era full of change. Th e study demonstrates one of the models of how the relationship between Augustus and the republican aristocracy was structured. It attempts, on the one hand, to understand the tactics of the princeps, to determine the ratio of pressure and encouragement to cooperation, and, on the other hand, to establish the limitations of the republican nobility and their independence. Th e article evaluates Messalla’s actions in the provinces, his appointment as a prefect of the city (praefectus urbi) and subsequent refusal to fulfi l this position, Messalla’s performance of the offi ce of a water commissioner (curator aquarum), his memoirs, and his contribution to Augustus’ “building program”. Domestic and foreign researchers have oft en characterized Messalla Corvinus’ activities as a “bridge” between two epochs in the history of the Roman state. However, in the opinion of the authors, Messalla appears to be a more independent and extraordinary personality, who was capable of not only having his own opinion, but also making his own choices, which sometimes diverged from the policy of the princeps. Noble origin, outstanding talents, ambitious aspirations and at the same time moderate claims together with skillful political calculation could provide Messalla Corvinus not only with the highest social and political position, but also with the independence in the “restored republic”, when the course of events ruined some and elevated others.
NEW FACTS ABOUT THE LIFE AND WORK OF THE FIRST RUSSIAN RESTORER A.F. MITROKHIN (1765-1845)
Authors: OKROSHIDZE L.G.
Published: May 2024

Restoration is one of the most important areas in preserving the world’s cultural heritage. Th e 19th century is a landmark in the history of restoration. At that time, it turned from a private practice of self-taught artists into a real scientifi cally based discipline. Many European countries have faced the problems of cultural heritage preservation, and everywhere they were solved in diff erent ways, depending on local peculiarities and experience. Th is article deals with previously unknown facts from the life and activity of the fi rst Russian restorer Andrei Filippovich Mitrokhin, who was born and studied painting in the town of Toropets. He served as a simple soldier, then on duty he ended up in Saint Petersburg, where he was soon granted a valet at the Hermitage. His career developed under Franz Ivanovich Labensky, who assumed the position of chief curator of paintings in the Hermitage Gallery in 1797. Mitrokhin’s role in the history of Russian restoration and, in particular, the Hermitage cannot be overestimated. He not only restored paintings and trained several apprentices, but also worked independently on the development of new methods of restoring paintings. By mastering new techniques and methods of mechanical restoration, Mitrokhin and his students managed to preserve more than a thousand paintings from the Hermitage collection, many of which are painting masterpieces. Unfortunately, some aspects of Mitrokhin’s biography, especially his life outside the Hermitage, have long been overlooked by scholars. This paper examines the problem of his alleged date of birth, family and friendship ties, etc. Th e archival data cited by the author allow us to take a fresh look at Mitrokhin as a restorer, and also shed light on some socio-cultural aspects of his time.
KING SVERRE’S TESTAMENT AND POLITICAL STRUGGLE IN NORWAY AT THE TURN OF THE 12TH AND 13TH CENTURIES
Authors: AGISHEV S.YU.
Published: May 2024

The article examines the political will of the Norwegian king Sverrir (1177-1202), given by him, on his deathbed, to his son and successor Hakon Sverresson in the “charter on state governance”. Although this document has not survived and its content is unknown from any source, it is traditionally believed in the literature that the main instruction to the heir consisted in the immediate and unconditional reconciliation of the royal power and the church, which had been in acute confrontation since 1130. According to most scholars, Hakon fulfilled his father’s will, which is reflected in his capitulation letter to the Norwegian prelates. However, the analysis of this letter in close connection with other documents, which contain information about the events of that time, showed that neither Sverrir nor his son were going to surrender their positions before the episcopate. On the contrary, they insisted that all social and political forces should recognize them as the legitimate rulers of Norway, and accept the full internal and external sovereignty of the royal power. The author proves a close connection between Hakon’s letter to the prelates and the “Speech against the Bishops” (En tale mot biskopene), composed in the last years of Sverrir’s reign. The latter became the only authoritative text for both the royal epistle itself and the faction of the “royal party” behind his successor. The “charter on state governance” actually established Hakon Sverresson’s rights to Norway as an inalienable inheritance (odal), and the general wishes for domestic peace concealed essentially confrontational proposals. The author concludes that the actions taken by both the “ecclesiastical” and “royal” parties in 1202-1204 did not lay the foundations for the subsequent merger of these groups, as the previous research tradition argued, but, on the contrary, aggravated the struggle between them and between the factions within them.
Chrystologia Carlosa Ignacia Gonzáleza w kontekściedokumentu CELAM-u z Puebli
Authors: Gardocki Dariusz
Published: May 2024

Artykuł jest poświęcony omówieniu dwóch zasadniczych kwestii poruszanych przezmeksykańskiego jezuitę Carlosa Ignacia Gonzáleza w opracowanym przez niego podręczniku do chrystologii, zatytułowanym El es nuestra salvación. Cristología y soteríologia. Pierwsza dotyczy osoby Jezusa Chrystusa, a druga zbawienia przez Niego przyniesionego. Do napisania tej książki González został poproszony przez Konferencję OgólnąEpiskopatu Ameryki Łacińskiej (CELAM). Ukazała się ona w serii zatytułowanej Teología para la Evangelización Liberadora en América Latina, której pomysłodawcą i patronem jest CELAM. W serii tej zostały wydane podręczniki z różnych dziedzin teologii,których autorami są wybrani przez CELAM teologowie pochodzący z kontynentu latynoamerykańskiego. Mają one stanowić pomoc w formacji akademickiej i duszpasterskiejw seminariach i na wydziałach teologicznych w Ameryce Łacińskiej. Mają być takżeprzykładem aplikowania i rozwijania w sposób twórczy nauki Soboru Watykańskiego II.Punktem odniesienia dla chrystologii tworzonej przez meksykańskiego teologa jest z jednej strony nauczanie Tradycji Kościoła, a z drugiej dokumenty wydane przez CELAM,zwłaszcza przez III Konferencję z Puebli, która zajęła się kwestiami chrystologicznymi.W związku z tym, w niniejszym artykule zostają najpierw omówione zasadnicze rysychrystologii proponowanej przez dokument z Puebli. Następnie zostają przedstawionegłówne założenia chrystologii opracowanej przez Gonzáleza. W ostatniej natomiast części jest mowa na temat rozumienia zbawienia w znaczeniu chrześcijańskim.
Rotavirus e infecciones gastrointestinales en menores de 5 años que acuden al laboratorio ZIEHL enero 2021 – septiembre 2023
Authors: Remache-Montero Deysi Beatriz , Campozano-Pin Silvana Noelia
Published: May 2024

El rotavirus es una de las principales causas de infecciones gastrointestinales en niños menores de cinco años en todo el mundo, con un impacto significativo en la morbimortalidad infantil. El objetivo de este trabajo de investigación fue determinar la presencia de rotavirus y su correlación con las infecciones gastrointestinales en menores de 5 años atendidos en el laboratorio ZIEHL durante el período de enero de 2021 a septiembre de 2023. La metodología adoptada combinó un enfoque cuantitativo, utilizando un diseño analítico observacional y retrospectivo. La población estudiada abarcó todos los 200 registros disponibles entre enero de 2021 y septiembre de 2023, sin emplear un muestreo específico. Resultados: La distribución por edad mostró que el 47% pertenecían al grupo de niños menores de 1 año. En cuanto al género, el 48% eran hombres y el 52% mujeres. El 66% de los casos fueron positivos para rotavirus, mientras que el 65.5% presentaron infecciones gastrointestinales. Se encontró una asociación significativa entre la presencia del rotavirus y las complicaciones gastrointestinales. La prueba de chi-cuadrado mostró una asociación significativa entre la presencia de rotavirus y el riesgo de desarrollar complicaciones por infecciones gastrointestinales (p < 0.001). Conclusión: El estudio confirma la alta incidencia del rotavirus en niños menores de 5 años, especialmente en lactantes.
O ENSINO E A UTILIZAÇÃO DE MÍDIAS DIGITAIS NA EDUCAÇÃO
Authors: Franqueira Alberto da Silva , Souza Adailza Cristina Nunes de , Nunes Adelzira Patrícia Ribeiro , Santos Andreza de Oliveira Franco , Silva Cliciano Vieira da , Damasceno Edilson , Campos Viviane Alves , Gomes Wanderson Teixeira
Published: May 2024

Este estudo vai demostrar o quanto as mídias digitais estão presentes em diversos segmentos e no contexto escolar, os resultados são bem favoráveis para motivar o ensino e aprendizagem. Com isso, foi feito um estudo com o tema:  ’Experiências com mídia digitais e linguagem visual junto aos estudantes’’, e como problema: Por que o uso de mídias digitais no contexto educacional favorece o ensino?  Com objetivo geral: Analisar as variedades de mídias digitais disponíveis no mercado com fins educacionais. Com os seguintes objetivos específicos: Avaliar como os docentes estão incorporando as mídias digitais para favorecer o ensinar; mostrar como as mídias digitais modifica a cultura tradicional da prática de estudos e evidenciar como a tecnologia digital pode trazer vantagens ao incluir nas práxis pedagógicas. Tendo como justificativa a grande relevância do tema no contexto atual da sociedade, partindo do princípio no qual o estudo em sua amplitude permite deslumbrar o quanto a mídia digital em variados contextos, pode proporcionar uma melhor comunicação em várias áreas de atuação, favorecendo assim o campo educacional. A metodologia da pesquisa foi a bibliográfica, com revisão, leitura, análise com o objetivo de executar os escritos e estruturar de acordo com o estabelecido, esclarecendo os dados pertinentes. Com isso, ficou evidente, o quanto a educação, conscientização se faz necessário para o uso das tecnologias digitais para então ter-se respeito e equilíbrio no uso. A tecnologia digital está em constante desenvolvimento, então a junção ao ensino aprendizado, idealiza uma cultura de comunicação e conhecimento efetivo.
THE INFLUENCE OF THE PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE
Authors: Liawati Liawati , Dodi Prasada  , Tutri Indraswari
Published: May 2024

This research explores the impact of the physical work environment and career development on employee performance at CV. Ide Creative Printing Tangerang Selatan. The research uses a quantitative approach for all CV employees. South Tangerang Creative Printing Idea, totaling 60 people, was used as the research population. Data collection methods include observation, literature study, and use of questionnaires. Data analysis was carried out using various statistical tests, such as Validity Test, Reliability, Classical Assumptions, Pearson Correlation, Determination, Simple Linear Regression, and Hypothesis Testing. The analysis results show that the physical work environment and career development significantly influence employee performance at CV. Ide Creative Printing Tangerang Selatan. The multiple linear regression value shows the positive contribution of these two variables to employee performance, with a contribution of 67.3%, while other factors influence the remaining 32.7%.
A Clinical Fusion Model Based on Radiomics Features and Deep Learning for Predicting CDKN2A/B Homozygous Deletion Status in IDH-mutant Diffuse Astrocytoma
Authors: Wang Linling , Tang Yao , Pan Hongyu , Wen Zhipeng , Cao Xu , Liu Zhi , Wen Ming , Zhang Liqiang
Published: May 2024

Purpose: To construct a fusion model for predicting CDKN2A/B homozygous deletion status in patients with isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH)-mutant diffuse astrocytoma by combining the radiomics features and deep learning (DL). Methods: A total of 200 IDH-mutant astrocytoma (103 CDKN2A/B homozygous deletion (HD) and 97 CDKN2A/B non-homozygous deletion (NHD)) patients were retrospectively enrolled in the training cohort (n = 140) and the external test cohort (n = 60) for the prediction of CDKN2A/B homozygous deletion status in patients with IDH-mutant astrocytoma. DL model was constructed by SE-Net model, radiomics features of different regions (edema, tumor and overall lesion) were extracted using Pyradiomics, and radiomics model was built by selecting 4 features in the edema region and 7 features in the tumor region by the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO). Finally, a fusion model was jointly constructed by the DL model, radiomics model, and clinical features. The predictive performance of the 3 models was evaluated using calibration curves and decision curves, and compared with the fusion model. Results: Based on the results of the different models, we finally selected a fusion model consisting of DL model, radiomics model, and clinical features. The fusion model showed the best performance with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.958 in the training cohort and 0.914 in the test cohort. Conclusions: The clinical fusion model based on radiomics features and DL features showed good performance in predicting CDKN2A/B homozygous deletion status in patients with IDH-mutant diffuse astrocytoma. Key Points: 1) Used DL and radiomics to non-invasively predict the CDKN2A/B homozygous deletion status. 2) The model can predict CDKN2A/B homozygous deletion status in IDH-mutant astrocytoma patients. 3) Our result improved classification accuracy and demonstrated better performance in the fusion model.
Needs analysis of applied linguistic students and their english language needs at the University of the Armed Forces ESPE
Authors: Morales Pérez Nora Elizabeth , Villa Tixe Luis Oswaldo , Vera León Judith Ernestina
Published: May 2024

This paper deals with the procedures to collect information about the learners´ needs, which are mandatory to plan, carry out, and evaluate educational programs for either public or private institutions as a response to their real needs (Pratt 1980) to reinforce not only the contents but also the students’ background which includes their behavior as well. In this context, the University of the Armed Forces ESPE in coordination with the Department of Languages and its Career of Applied Linguistics in English let me find out if the students who already finished their curriculum have reached their competences in the language and the teacher formation to face their profession. Nowadays, The Common European Framework CEFR of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment, is a guideline used to describe the achievements of learners of foreign languages in many countries including Ecuador. The last year's cohort was considered to take the sample FCE exam and analyze if the results are the ones that the government is looking for. They were classified into the six reference levels that are becoming widely accepted as the European standard for grading an individual's language proficiency.