bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Examining Motivation to Participate in Hiking Activity among Perlis Community
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perlis, Saidina Omar Muhammad Suhail , Md Yusof Mohd Khairulanwar ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perlis, Mohd Aznan Ellail Ain ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perlis, Mohd Yazid Siti Amalina ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Melaka
Published: September 2024

One of the most popular activities in the world is hiking. Hiking has gained popularity due to its advantage as a type of exercise and relaxation. However, little attention has been paid to the motivation for participating in outdoor activities in Perlis community the Leisure Motivation Scale (LMS-28) was used with a total sample size of 200 from the Perlis community. The results indicate that a significant difference in intrinsic and extrinsic motivation to participate in hiking activities was found between the genders in the Perlis community (p<0.001). The results revealed that the female (m=6.55) has higher mean compared to male (m=6.31) for both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Furthermore, this study can provide insights into the desires and expectations of respondents regarding participation in hiking activities. In conclusion, this study can provide the State Government of Perlis with valuable information about the motivational factors that influence the population’s influencing community participation in hiking activities and contribute to improving public health. 6.31male 6.33 female.
Effective Communication and Group Cohesiveness in the Outdoor Recreation Program Curriculum
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perlis, Afzainizam Syaza Nur Nadirah , Mohd Aznan Ellail Ain ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perlis, Mohd Kassim Ahmad Fikri ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perlis
Published: September 2024

This research endeavor seeks to explore the correlation between effective communication and group cohesiveness within the framework of outdoor recreational programs' curriculum. The study delves into the two fundamental components of effective communication: external perception encompassing clarity and information dissemination, and internal dissemination focusing on conflict resolution. In addition, the analysis of group cohesiveness entails an examination of four dimensions: individual attractions towards the group in social contexts (ATG-S), individual attractions towards the group in task-oriented settings (ATG-T), group integration-social (GI-S) and group integration-task (GI-T). A set of questionnaires based on Interpersonal Communication Skills (ICS) and Group Environment Questionnaire (GEQ) was completed by 100 students who took an outdoor recreation program. The respondent in this study consists of male (n=58) and female (n=42) respondents. The result revealed that external perception is positively associated with group integration social (GI-S) but negatively associated with individual attraction to the group task (ATG-T). Internal disseverance is not associated with individual attraction to the group social (ATG-S) and group integration task (GI-T). Conversely, negatively associated with group integration social (GI-S) and individual attraction to the group task (ATG-T). The findings underscore the complex interplay between external factors (such as perception) and internal group dynamics (such as conflict management) in shaping overall group cohesiveness and member engagement. These findings could help students and academicians understand the elements of group cohesiveness which can lead to more effective group work and improved learning experience for better educational achievement.
Application of the ARIMA model in house price index in Malaysia
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, Zamri Muhammad Harith Ikhwan , Rifin Muhamad Afizi ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, Norani Amit ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Negeri Sembilan
Published: September 2024

The factors that affecting the escalating price of houses in Malaysia are driven by factors such as population growth, income dynamics, interest rates, and GDP. This phenomenon has notably outpaced the growth of household incomes, thus majorly impacting Malaysians. The study’s primary goal is to forecast the housing price index in Malaysia from the best model obtained using Box-Jenkins method. aligning with the 2018-2025 National Housing Policy objectives, utilizing advanced machine learning and time series modeling. The objectives guide the research: to find the best model for predicting house price index in Malaysia using Box-Jenkins Method. Utilizing secondary data from the National Property Information Centre (NAPIC) spanning from 1988 to 2023, the study employed the analytical method of ARIMA. The results favored the ARIMA (1,1,1) model as the best model in predicting housing price indexes. This offers an excellent forecasting model for residential properties towards gaining better understanding of their pricing dynamics and offers potential solutions to the issue of housing affordability for Malaysians.
Exploring Learning Experiences for UiTM Perlis Accounting Students through Accounting Global Week
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perlis, Mohd Rodzi Nor Kartini , Naiimi Nazirah ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perlis, Abdul Rahman Norshimah ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perlis, Mohd Noor Marjan ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perlis, Abdullah Azrul ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perlis
Published: September 2024

Global learning experience creates opportunities for students to engage and attain international and professional competencies. To enhance learning experience in global learning session, a high impact Accounting Global Week (AGW) program was conducted on 128 accounting students at UiTM Perlis. The program involves collaborative events with the institution members within Malaysia and abroad, in which experts, academia can join and participate in sharing of experiences, skills and knowledge on the current issues and challenges in the field of accounting. Inadequate learning experience related to accounting subject has resulted from poor engagement exposure and weak thinking skills which are needed for success. This study aims to explore learning experiences for UiTM Perlis accounting students through AGW. Exploratory research design was employed in this study through observations and review of feedback form. The result of the learning experience included online global learning sessions conducted via video conference, active student engagement and positive responses from participants. The global learning session has proven to be helpful for students in enhancing their knowledge and engaging with international educators. It is recommended to extend this study to different courses and for a longer period.
Management of Exchange Rate Forecasting Through Vanilla Long Short-Term Memory Networks (LSTM) and Auto-Regressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA)
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perlis, Haslan Mysarah , Shafii Nor Hayati ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perlis, Md Nasir Diana Sirmayunie ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perlis, Fauzi Nur Fatihah ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perlis, Mohamad Nor Nor Azriani ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perlis
Published: September 2024

Predicting foreign exchange rates presents a formidable challenge within financial forecasting, given its pivotal role in influencing a country's economic trajectory. To address this challenge, numerous forecasting models are employed with the aim of anticipating future exchange rate movements. This study aims to determine the efficacy of two prominent machine learning models, namely Vanilla Long Short-Term Memory Networks (LSTM) and Auto-Regressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA), in forecasting the exchange rate between the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) and the United States Dollar (USD). Employing Python's robust statistical packages for time series forecasting, both Vanilla LSTM and ARIMA models undergo rigorous training on the dataset. Leveraging Python's programming capabilities enables in-depth analysis, essential for model refinement and accuracy assessment. Upon comparing the error measures of both models, it becomes evident that the Vanilla LSTM model outperforms ARIMA, exhibiting lower Mean Squared Error (MSE) and Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE) values. Specifically, the MSE and RMSE for Vanilla LSTM stand at 0.0102 and 0.1011, respectively, surpassing ARIMA's 0.0113 and 0.1062. Thus, affirming Vanilla LSTM's superiority in exchange rate forecasting. Consequently, the study concludes that Vanilla LSTM emerges as the most accurate model for exchange rate prediction, with a projected exchange rate of RM4.22 for July 2022.
Choosing the Right Texts for the Right Level: Analysing the Readability of ‘English for Institutional Course’ (EFIC) Textbook for the Undergraduates
Authors:   SMA IT Al-Ghifari Kulon Progo, Indonesia, Fadzillah Untsa Rohmah , Ariffin Kamisah ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pahang
Published: September 2024

Readability is an important aspect to be considered in the choice of educational materials as it has a significant influence on students' comprehension and learning outcomes. This study analysed the readability of the ‘English for Institutional Course’ (EFIC) textbook used for first-semester undergraduates in a university in Indonesia. As the book has not been assessed in terms of its readability, the study also aimed to determine the textbook's suitability for the university level students. The Flesch Reading Ease (FRE) formula was utilised as the framework for analysis. The data were procured from the reading texts of the EFIC textbook and the online tool of character calculator which incorporates the FRE formula was utilised to analyse the readability of the texts. The analysis revealed that five out of the eleven texts obtained the score of 80 and above, indicating that the textbook is easy and appropriate for primary and junior secondary education levels. This suggest that the textbooks may be too simple for tertiary education students. However, considering the FRE formula is based on and limited to the Western readability standards where English is the first language, its application to EFL contexts like Indonesia might not be entirely appropriate. Additionally, the textbook's range of readability levels may cater to varying student proficiency levels. Thus, the study concludes that while the EFIC textbook may seem easy from the readability score perspective, its suitability for the undergraduate level requires further consideration of contextual factors. The study also recommends for a localised readability assessment tool that is tailored to the context of local EFL learners be adapted, if not developed.
Lo político, el objetivo puro del Populismo. Mudde, C. y Rovira, C. (2019). Populismo: una breve introducción. Madrid: Alianza Editorial
Authors: Paéz Quevedo Camilo
Published: September 2024

Reseña de Mudde, C. y Rovira, C. (2019). Populismo: una breve introducción. Madrid: Alianza Editorial.
Anaesthetic Management for Patient with Trigeminal Neuralgia underwent Microvascular Decompression (MVD)
Authors:   Department Anesthesiology and Therapy Intensive Faculty of Medicine Universitas Lambung Mangkurat Banjarmasin, Hardian Rapto , Pratama Edwin , Tarigan Dwi Septwo Rustaminta , Sikumbang Kenanga Marwan ,   Department Anesthesiology and Therapy Intensive Faculty of Medicine Universitas Lambung Mangkurat Banjarmasin
Published: September 2024

Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a chronic pain with repeated brief episodes of electric shock-like pain affecting the fifth cranial nerve. Microvascular decompression (MVD) is one of treatments for TN. Anesthetic management for MVD requires special consideration to reduce brain volume (slack brain) and optimise Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP). Female 29-yo, 40kgbw with chief complaint: throbbing pain and intermittent stiffness in right facial area since 1 year ago. Brain MRI examination showed crossing of right superior cerebellar artery (RSCA) branch with right trigeminal nerve near the root entry zone and underwent MVD. Anesthesia using smooth intubation technique and maintenance using a combination of inhalational anaesthetics (sevoflurane 1 vol%) and intravenously (propofol 100mcg/kg/minute, remifentanil 0.2mcg/kgbw/min, and rocuronium 10mcg/kgbw/min). Target for MAP (90mmHg) and EtCO2 (30mmHg). We didn't use mannitol for slack brain. Early emergence with smooth extubation to prevent sudden haemodynamic changes and minimising coughing then for early neurological detection of intracranial complications.The combined use of sevoflurane < 1MAC and continuous propofol provides optimal visualisation of the operating area. This combination reduces cerebral blood flow which makes the brain slack and keeps MAP optimal to maintain cerebral perfusion pressure and reduce the risk of cerebral ischemia. The combination of these agents also makes early recovery for more rapid neurological assessments. Anaesthesia management for MVD uses neuroanesthesia principles, balanced anaesthesia, and strict haemodynamic monitoring. The combination of inhalation anaesthetic sevoflurane and intravenous propofol gave optimise visualisation in the operation area and the patient's recovery can be enhanced.
HOME AS A NON-FORMAL ENVIRONMENT IN DISTANCE ART EDUCATION
Authors: Çağlayan Evrim
Published: September 2024

In the recent history, the Turkish higher education has experienced two periods of disruption. After these periods face-to-face education was suspended and distance education was started in universities, and students were directed to different learning environments. The distance education decisions taken by the authorities proved that education could continue in non-formal environments. The home has turned into an important learning environment during the pandemic and the distance education process that started afterwards. This research, which was conducted to reveal the perspectives of the students who use the home as a non-formal environment in distance art education, focused on various questions. The ‘exploratory case study’ method was used to reveal the perspectives of the students who use the home as a non-formal environment in distance art education. The research data were obtained through semi-structured interviews and visual documents. As a result of the research, it was concluded that non-formal environments shared by students vary in appearance and capabilities. Students have different experiences due to this diversity. When the findings related to the question were evaluated, it was concluded that the students associated the home as a non-formal environment with 21 positive and 35 negative concepts. Following the results, it may be recommended to conduct research questioning how to increase the capabilities of the non-formal environments and to research the process evaluations of students working at home.
Cross-cultural examination of early childhood and elementary teachers’ practices during emergency online instruction
Authors: Aldemir Jale , Jambunathan Saigeetha , Bölükbaşı Macit Zerrin
Published: September 2024

This research aimed to study the experiences of early childhood and elementary teachers in the U.S. and Turkiye as they transitioned to different modes of instruction during COVID-19 school closings. The researchers focused on the modes of teaching, support the teachers received, assessment, meeting the needs of students with special needs, and parental involvement. The researchers used a semi-structured survey instrument. Ninety-eight early childhood and early elementary teachers from Turkey and 155 counterparts from Northeastern U.S. responded to the survey. Results showed that teachers in the U.S. and Turkiye had similar experiences in all the focus areas. These results bring to light areas the teachers need assistance to be better prepared for such transitions in the future.
Bolånemarknaden för de prekära: Vilka möjligheter har atypiskt anställda?
Authors: Lidmark Hugo , Valli Chiara
Published: September 2024

Den långvariga bostadskrisen i Sverige har gjort tillgången på bostäder allt mer begränsad på hyresmarknaden och allt dyrare gällande det ägda boendet. Samtidigt har osäkra och tillfälliga anställningsformer ökat i Sverige sedan 1990-talet. Både dessa trender ökar utan tvekan otryggheten i det dagliga livet för en växande andel av svenska hushåll. Denna rapport fokuserar på en central, men ofta förbisedd, aspekt av bostadsmarknaden, nämligen det ägda boendet. Mer specifikt redogör rapporten för bolånemarknaden i Sverige och undersöker villkoren och möjligheterna för de med osäkra anställningar i synnerhet. Rapportens övergripande syfte är att undersöka vilka aktörer och möjligheter dessa ställs inför i strävan efter ett ägt boende, och hur deras situation skiljer sig åt jämfört med dem med fasta anställningar. Vidare diskuterar vi några kritiska konsekvenser av den ökade finansiella inkluderingen av atypiskt sysselsatta på bolånemarknaden, något som inte har blivit adresserat av existerande forskning. Materialet består bland annat av rapporter från Riksbanken, Finansinspektionen, bankers årsredovisningar, offentliga rapporter och relevanta aktörers hemsidor. Utöver det återfinns material från intervjuer (N = 13) med bankrepresentanter vi genomfört under 2023.
Sociodemographic, Educational and Psychological Characteristics in First-Time Consultants of Psychological Care Service
Authors: Sierra Miguel Ángel Tuz , Rodríguez Vida Esther Navarrete-Machain , Reyes Liliana García , Uc Carlos Efren Huitz , Aranda Gabriela Isabel Pérez
Published: September 2024

Objective: The purpose of the research was to compare the sociodemographic, educational and psychological characteristics in first-time consultants from university psychological care service after the COVID 19 pandemic.   Theoretical Framework: Research has identified the need to characterize the population that receives psychological care as a priority.   Method: It was a quantitative study with a cross-sectional, descriptive-correlational design. The sample consisted of 119 people (76.5% women and 23.5% men), who requested the service between the months of February and July 2023. The Anxiety Scale (BAI), the Beck Depression Scale (BDI) were used., in addition to a sociodemographic questionnaire.   Results and Discussion: It was found that the population that requested the service was made up mostly of women (76.5%, n=91) of 11-21 years. “Emotional instability” (27.73%) was found as the main reason for consultation, followed by “anxiety symptoms” (17.64%) and “depressive symptoms” (9.24%). Regarding the levels of depression, it was found that 41.2% of the sample is at a moderate level, followed by a severe level in 26.9%. Regarding the levels of anxiety, it was found as mild as moderate degree in 36.1% while 21% of the consultants were at a severe level. According to the Chi Square test, it is concluded that neither depression nor anxiety depend on sex.   Research Implications: The data obtained makes it possible to demonstrate the impact on mental health that the pandemic has had on university populations.   Originality/Value: The results favor the possibility of developing effective care strategies according to the characterizations found.
The prevalence and associated risk factors of infertility among type 2 diabetes patients in Qassim region 2022: a cross-sectional study
Authors: AlFahhad Noor , AlMutairi Asayel , AlHisan Bariah , AlNumayr Haya , AlNumayr Mansour , AlMrshed Oroub
Published: September 2024

Background: Diabetes Mellitus has a significant effect on reproductive health, including hypogonadism, hypoactive sexual desire disorder, menstrual dysfunction, and polycystic ovarian syndrome. However, the prevalence and the associations of infertility among type 2 diabetes (T2Ds) have not been widely estimated and investigated.
Aim: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of infertility and its associated risk factors among type 2 diabetic patients.
Patient and methods: This community-based cross-sectional (prevalence) study was conducted among type 2 diabetic patients in the Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia. A self-administered questionnaire was given to diabetic patients who visited Primary Healthcare Centers. The questionnaire included socio-demographic data (i.e., age, gender, residency, and so on), characteristics of diabetic patients, and a set of questions to assess infertility among patients.
Results: Of the 201 type 2 DM patients, 65.7% were males, and 46.8% were aged between 41 to 50 years. Diabetic patients who were smokers constituted 12.4%. A family history of diabetes has been reported by 75.1% and 20.9% reported having difficulties getting pregnant. The prevalence of the patients who had been previously evaluated or treated with infertility was 4.5%. Younger age, being employed, difficulties in getting pregnant, having less than 4 children, and a family history of infertility were the factors that influence patients' infertility.
Conclusion: The prevalence of infertility among diabetic type 2 patients is low. Younger patients who were employees, having difficulties getting pregnant, having fewer children, and having a family history of infertility were more likely to exhibit infertility than other diabetic patients. Further investigations are required to determine the associated factors of infertility among patients with T2Ds.
Staying with the Climate Trouble
Authors: Zimmerman Lee
Published: September 2024

In teaching about climate, when it comes to the troubling question of “what can we do?” I’ve argued that we try to help students stay with, rather than prematurely and inadequately, resolve that trouble and that we do this by inviting them into our own state of not knowing. How to stay with the pedagogical trouble of doing that, including the trouble of trying to contain the despair that an honest account of the climate crisis may provoke?  This essay suggests that one approach to that question in the literature classroom is to teach texts in which characters themselves grapple with the question of “what can we do?” Ultimately, the pedagogical challenge is to help shape these textual encounters into an awareness that, especially as it is shared, despair might be something other than a terminal condition—indeed, might be a necessary passage through to whatever comes next.
Pengaruh Penyuluhan terhadap Dampak Sosial Ekonomi Petani Penerima Bantuan Sarana Prasarana Pertanian di Kota Palopo
Authors: Syaf Syafruddin , Risal Muhammad
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk (1) menganalisis dampak sosial ekonomi petani penerima bantuan sarana prasarana pertanian di Kota Palopo; (2) Menganalisis pengaruh penyuluhan, dinamika kelompok, dan karakteristik bantuan terhadap dampak sosial ekonomi petani penerima bantuan sarana prasarana pertanian di Kota Palopo. Penelitian dilaksanakan di Kota Palopo. Populasi penelitian sebanyak 254 kelompok tani. Jumlah sampel ditentukan menggunakan rumus Slovin dengan error 5 persen yaitu 155 kelompok tani. Setiap kelompok tani diwakili oleh 3 orang petani (1 pengurus dan 2 anggota) sehingga jumlah sampel sebanyak 465 responden. Analisis data menggunakan SEM berbasis varians dengan alat analisis Smart PLS 3.29. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan secara keseluruhan, dampak sosial ekonomi bantuan sarana prasarana pertanian termasuk kategori sedang dengan skor rata-rata 57,21 dengan rentang penilaian 10 sampai 100. Terdapat dua aspek dampak sosial ekonomi yang termasuk kategori rendah yaitu kemampuan akses sumber daya dan kemampuan bermitra. Sementara lima aspek lainnya termasuk kategori sedang yaitu peningkatan pendapatan, penambahan sumber mata pencaharian, kemampuan perekonomian, kemampuan mengelola aset, dan kemampuan mengembangkan usaha. Dampak sosial ekonomi secara langsung dipengaruhi signifikan oleh karakteristik bantuan dan penyuluhan, sedangkan secara tidak langsung melalui penyuluhan dipengaruhi signifikan oleh dinamika kelompok dan karakteristik bantuan. Hasil penelitian diharapkan dapat memberikan implikasi praktis kepada pemerintah dalam mengelola bantuan sarana prasarana pertanian kepada kelompok tani agar memberikan dampak yang positif bagi kesejehteraan penerimanya. Selain itu, secara teori dapat memperkaya khasanah keilmuan bidang penyuluhan terutama berkaitan dengan kegiatan penyuluhan dan pendampingan kelompok tani.
Comprehensive Evaluation of Urban Renewal Based on Entropy and TOPSIS Method: A Case of Shandong Province
Authors: Qiao Ziqi , Xu Xiang , Wang Xinran , Zhang Yifen
Published: September 2024

This study offers a comprehensive evaluation of urban renewal efforts in Shandong Province, China, by employing the entropy method combined with the Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to an Ideal Solution (TOPSIS). An evaluation index system was constructed to assess the weights of key factors influencing urban renewal, including the renovation of old residential areas, improvement in sewage treatment quality, development of sponge cities, adoption of clean heating, and enhancement of air quality. Analysis of 16 prefecture-level cities in 2019 reveals significant disparities in performance, with Jinan achieving the highest ranking due to notable improvements in infrastructure and environmental management. Meanwhile, other cities displayed varying levels of success, reflecting different developmental stages and capacities. The findings underscore the necessity for tailored strategies to optimize urban renewal outcomes, focusing on high-weight factors such as sewage treatment, clean heating, and residential renovation. This study provides actionable insights for policymakers, advocating adaptive renewal strategies that align with local contexts and encourage continuous innovation. The results highlight the importance of targeted policy interventions to enhance urban renewal quality across Shandong Province, promoting sustainable urban development and better living standards.
Shaping Tourism Strategies through Local Perceptions: A Case Study of Muharraq
Authors: Mohamed Afaf Ebrahim , Elghonaimy Islam Hamdy
Published: September 2024

Bahrain, a longstanding tourist destination in the Gulf region, has seen its economy benefit significantly from tourism. However, the improper development of tourism has led to negative impacts on urban tourism in historic areas, risking the loss of authenticity. This study aims to explore factors influencing the development of tourism strategies in Muharraq city, focusing on residents' perceptions. A qualitative approach was used, including a comprehensive literature review, interviews with residents to capture their views on tourism-related issues, and a self-administered questionnaire with key officials and stakeholders. The study identifies critical factors affecting tourism development and offers recommendations for enhancing cultural tourism in Muharraq. The findings provide valuable insights for policymakers to create sustainable strategies that balance economic growth with cultural preservation, ensuring that Muharraq remains a culturally vibrant city while promoting sustainable urban tourism. This research contributes to the broader field of urban tourism studies by highlighting the importance of local perceptions and participatory approaches in shaping effective tourism policies. By addressing key elements that influence tourism development, the study supports the creation of strategies that safeguard heritage while fostering sustainable growth in one of Bahrain's most culturally significant cities.
Distribusi Mutasi Asp614Gly pada Spike Protein SARS-CoV-2 di Sumatera Barat
Authors: Agustian Dede Rahman , Putra Andani Eka , Arisanty Dessy
Published: September 2024

Objective: This study aims to map the distribution of the Aspartate 614 to Glycine (Asp614Gly) mutation in the spike protein of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) circulating in West Sumatra, to understand the extent of its spread within the local population. Methods: RNA samples were taken from 98 confirmed COVID-19 cases across various area in West Sumatra. Genetic amplification and next-generation sequencing (NGS) were performed to identify the presence of the Asp614Gly mutation. The frequency of mutations was analyzed using bioinformatics software. Results: Out of the 98 samples analyzed, approximately 97% exhibited the Asp614Gly mutation. The geographic distribution of this mutation showed significant variation among the districts of West Sumatra, with the highest prevalence in urban areas. Conclusion: These findings indicate that the Asp614Gly mutation is highly prevalent in West Sumatra. Associated with increased virus transmissibility, this mutation dominates the circulating virus strains in the region, highlighting the need for ongoing genetic surveillance to guide public health interventions and vaccination strategies.
The Epistemic Codification of Satiric Indictment and the Decrying Gender Grotesque in Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s 491 Days and the Zimbabwean Maverick Movie Neria
Authors: Ogunyemi Christopher Babatunde
Published: September 2024

Language, law, and literatures have at times discernibly and theatrically attempted the development of satire in academic discourses. They have raised a poignant question on the articulation of gender in society. Critical discourses have valorised the epistemic exegesis on how language is transfigured and re-interpreted to spur the dramaturgy and trajectory of gender through autobiography, biography, fiction, and movies. This article crystallises the societal perception of how satire has been used to ridicule and make distinctions by invoking scorn and pity on both men and women in society. The article probes the sensitivity of contemporary male obsessions with phallic power under an apartheid government. It dovetails through the existing epistemic configurations exhibited to recuperate women in revoking the phallocentric codifications in Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s epoch-making autobiography, 491 Days (1969). With the symbolic, ironic, iconic, and satiric prison number of “1322/69,” Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s anti-apartheid autobiography re-invokes the male imperative devices built up for years against vulnerable Black females and weak Black males in the apartheid South African regime. Similarly, the same epistemic vein and codification are obsessively projected by possessed and aggressive phallic patriarchs in the Zimbabwean film Neria (1992). The article relies on the theory of Nawal El Saadawi, which proposes confrontation on the questions of female polarisation, women’s objectification, and the quest for resistance against legally recognised social exegesis. This includes the application of coercive force and the rejection of satiric linguistic indictments against women and the weak as exemplified in the autobiographic and filmic works from South Africa and Zimbabwe.
DANIIL VALENTINOVICH PIVOVAROV: DIALOGUE-MEMOIR (ON THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PHILOSOPHER)
Authors:   Kurgan State University, Kurgan, Russia, Kuznetsov O. V. , Medvedev A. V. ,   Ural Federal University named after the First President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin, Yekaterinburg, Russia
Published: September 2024

The article is a conversation between two colleagues who knew D. V. Pivovarov and worked with him for several decades. The conversation emphasizes the importance of the scientist’s works in various fields of humanities – philosophy, religious studies, cultural studies, in each of which he contributed significant results. Organizational abilities are noted, in particular, the creation of the Department of Religious Studies at the Ural University, which he led for three decades. The participants in the dialogue also draw attention to the teaching and educational activities of D. V. Pivovarov; he has trained several dozen candidates of sciences and about twenty doctors of sciences.
Optic capture of the intraocular lens in posterior capsular rupture
Authors: Balamurugan Ramatchandirane , Banu Syed Anees , Pandarasamy Premika
Published: September 2024

A 67-year-old female had a left eye posterior polar cataract (PPC) with a thin intact posterior capsule (PC) with nuclear sclerosis grade V (as per the lens opacities classification system III) and an intraocular lens (IOL) in the sulcus with an absent PC in the right eye. On examination, her best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 6/6 (+1.00/+1.50 × 10) and 6/60 (plano) for right eye (OD) and left eye (OS), respectively. She underwent left eye phacoemulsification cataract surgery, and intraoperatively, capsular rupture occurred which was noticed before completion of the last quadrant. No vitreous leakage occurred, and a three-piece IOL was implanted in the sulcus and an optic capture was done. At one-month follow-up, her left BCVA was 6/6 (0.50 DS/+1.25 × 10) with normal IOP, and the IOL was well centered with an oval-shaped anterior capsule covering the optic anteriorly, and a ruptured PC was seen as two parallel lines. We have discussed various important steps in the management of PPC and posterior capsular rent in this paper with the illustrative image of an optic capture of the three-piece IOL in posterior capsular rupture.
Hybrid genre forms in Yakut poetry of the second half of the twentieth century: specifics and design features
Authors: Efremova E. M.
Published: September 2024

The purpose of the study is to determine the specifics of the formation and construction of hybrid structures as original genre forms of Yakut poetry of the second half of the twentieth century. The scientific novelty consists in an attempt to comprehensively study the specifics of genre synthesis in Yakut poetry from the point of view of new methodological approaches to the systematic and typological study of the problem of stable contextual structures. As a result, it is proved that the poetic texts of Ivan Gogolev – "Writing on the tusk of a mammoth", "Song of Lena" are unique examples of synthesized, hybrid genre forms of a cycle-poem and a mounting polycyclic structure. The contamination of the genre possibilities of the poetic cycle and the poem within the framework of an integral artistic structure makes it possible to characterize texts from the perspective of a qualitatively new meta-genre status for Yakut literature
The textological aspect of Troschansky's works on Sakha beliefs in the context of the materials of the Sibiryakov (Yakut region) expedition
Authors: Rufova E. S. , Afanasyeva A. A.
Published: September 2024

This article is devoted to the study of Vasily Troshchansky's works on Sakha beliefs in the context of researching the materials of the Sibiryakov (Yakut region) expedition. The relevance of the research lies in the study of Troschansky's scholarly works "The Evolution of the Black Faith (Shamanism) of the Yakuts" (1902), "The Experience of a Systematic Programme for the Study of Pre-Christian Beliefs of the Yakuts" (1897) in the textological aspect and directions of conceptual provisions concerning the beliefs of the Sakha people. The aim of the study is to reveal the textological parameters of Troschansky's works as fundamental works on Yakut beliefs, where the author's angles of studying Yakut life acquire special significance. The theoretical directions of textology as a branch of philology are the methodological basis of the research. The work chooses cultural, hermeneutic methods in comparative-typological analysis of texts, sources, documents. The study emphasises the scientific context of the research undertaken by Troschansky, which is underlined by the words of the enlightener, one of the founders of Yakut literature Alexei Kulakovsky. The study of Yakut beliefs in comparative contexts with the culture and beliefs of other Turkic and Mongolian peoples, as well as the broad context of lexical and semantic studies of religious terminology of the Yakut language adds to the fundamental nature of the research
ГОНЧАРНОЕ КЛЕЙМО СО ЗНАКОМ РЮРИКОВИЧЕЙ ИЗ СТАРОЙ РЯЗАНИ
Authors: Стрикалов И.Ю. , Чернецов А.В.
Published: September 2024

Статья посвящена публикации фрагмента керамического сосуда из раскопок в Старой Рязани с гончарным клеймом на днище, на котором изображен лично-родовой юридический знак (знак Рюриковичей). Принадлежность знака к княжеским представляется неоспоримой. Типологически он тяготеет к ранним знакам (рубежа X–XI вв.), однако датируется не ранее XII в. Использование подобных знаков в качестве гончарных клейм свидетельствует о том, что последние, несомненно, находятся в близкой связи с владельческими юридическими знаками.

The paper publishes a fragment of a clay pot from the excavations in Staraya Ryazan with a pottery mark on the bottom featuring a personal legal family crest (the symbol of the Rurikids). The attribution of the sign to a princely family is not disputable. Typologically it is closer to the earlier signs (dated to the turn of the 11th century), though it dates not earlier than the 12th century. The use of such signs as pottery marks means that they are closely connected to personal symbols used to denote legal property rights over various items.
Лестничная башня в Боголюбове (по материалам раскопок 2015 года)
Authors: Седов Вл.В.
Published: September 2024

Статья посвящена новым данным, полученным в результате раскопок комплекса в Боголюбове близ Владимира в 2015 г. Помимо новых сведений об архитектуре церкви, построенной при князе Андрее Боголюбском, эти раскопки позволили впервые внимательно изучить основание угловой колонки лестничной башни и установить уровень первоначальной дневной поверхности. Эти данные дают основания для сравнения профилей в различных частях комплекса в Боголюбове, а также для сопоставления этих профилей с различными романскими профилями, в том числе итальянскими. Кроме того, появляется возможность частично реконструировать первоначальный вид башни и всего комплекса. Композиция башни находит себе аналогию не только в Италии романской поры, но и, например, в церкви аббатства Сан-Реми в Реймсе, где фланкирующие западный фасад башни имеют примерно такой же размер и иконографию фасадов.

The paper introduces new data obtained from the excavations of the ensemble in Bogolyubovo near Vladimir in 2015. Besides the new data on the architecture of the church built under Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky, these excavations provided a possibility to study the base of the corner pillar of the stair tower for the first time and identify the level of the original soil surface. These data provide grounds for comparing profiles in different parts of the Bogolyubovo ensemble as well as comparing these profiles with various Romanesque profiles, including Italian profiles. In addition to that, it is now possible to partially reconstruct the original appearance of the tower and the entire ensemble. The design of the tower finds parallels not only in Italy of the Romanesque period but also in the Abbey of Saint-Remi in Reims where the towers flanking the western façade have roughly the same size and the iconography of the facades.
Фрагменты фундаментов XII в. собора Рождества Богородицы в Боголюбове, раскрытые в ходе работ 2015 г.
Authors: Вдовиченко М.В.
Published: September 2024

Раскопки в 2015 г. в интерьере боголюбовского собора Рождества Богородицы позволили сделать заключение об основных свойствах несущих конструкций памятника: глубине залегания стенового и ленточного фундаментов, использованных в них материалах, приемах и методах их устройства, а также гипотетически реконструировать на основе раскрытого фрагмента систему ленточных фундаментов. Публикуемые чертежи шурфа 1 в боголюбовском соборе и ранее не публиковавшиеся сечения фундаментов нескольких русских домонгольских и сербского памятников дают повод для сравнения региональных фундаментных техник, наследуемых византийскому и западному строительному производству.

The 2015 excavations inside the Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady in Bogolyubovo provided grounds for conclusions on main performance characteristics of the site load-bearing structures: the depth of the wall and girder foundations, the materials they are made of, techniques and methods of their construction as well as hypothetically reconstruct the system of girder foundations based on the excavated fragment (Fig. 1b). The published drawings of test pit 1 in the Bogolyubovo Cathedral (Fig. 3; 4) and crosssections of the foundations of several Russian pre-Mongolian sites and one Serbian site not published before provide grounds for comparing regional foundation construction techniques borrowed by the Byzantine and Western construction workers (Fig. 5).
НАХОДКИ ИЗ ЦВЕТНОГО МЕТАЛЛА НА СЕЛИЩЕ МИКУЛИНО 7 (XV–XVI вв.).
Authors: Кирсанов А.В.
Published: September 2024

В статье вводится в научный оборот ряд находок различных категорий из цветного металла, обнаруженных при раскопках позднесредневекового селища Микулино 7 Лотошинского района Московской области в 2016 г. Полученный материал свидетельствует об активных торговых и культурных связях населения удельного Микулинского княжества с Тверью, Старицей, Новгородом и другими крупными городами в XV–XVI вв.

The paper introduces into scientific discourse a number of various finds made from non-ferrous metal which were discovered during excavations of an open settlement of the late medieval period known as Mikulino 7, located in the Lotoshino district of the Moscow Oblast, in 2016. The discovered artifacts demonstrate active trade and cultural contacts between the Mikulino appanage principality and Tver’, Staritsa, Novgorod and other large cities in the 15th–16th centuries.
Из итогов исcледования Семикаракорской крепости Хазарского каганата
Authors: Флёров В.С.
Published: September 2024

За последние несколько лет автор опубликовал более 20 статей с описанием отдельных участков и объектов хазарской Семикаракорской крепости, расположенной на Нижнем Дону (часть из них см. в https://archaeolog-ru.academia.edu/flyorovvaleri). В данной статье собраны только основные выводы автора. В основе плана крепости принцип «квадрат в квадрате», но строители не сумели построить на местности углы в 90°. Крепость и ее цитадель получили неправильные очертания. Основной строительный материал оборонительных стен – сырцовый кирпич. Однако в цитадели крепости обнаружены развалины строений из обожженного кирпича, из которого в Хазарии имели право строить только каганы, возможно, и цари (беки). Такие признаки, как тонкие стены (менее 2,0 м), отсутствие башен, использование обожженного кирпича, большая площадь, привели к выводу, что Семикаракоры были временной ставкой (резиденцией) кагана. Его подтверждают и сравнения нижнедонской крепости с Плиской – резиденцией ханов Первого Болгарского царства. Собственно крепостями на Нижнем Дону были только Правобережная Цимлянская и Саркел. Обе с толстыми стенами и башнями.

In the past several years the author has published more than 20 papers describing specific sections and facilities of the Khazar Semikarakory Fortress located in the Lower Don Region (See some papers on https://archaeolog-ru.academia.edu/flyorovvaleri). This paper contains only main conclusions derived by the author. The fortress plan is based on the ’square-inside-the-square’ approach; however, the builders did not succeed in constructing 90° angles. The outline of the fortress and its citadel is irregular (Fig. 1, 1). Mudbricks were used as main construction material. However, ruins of constructions made from burned bricks were found in the fortress citadel as well. Only khagans, and, possibly, kings (beks) had the right to build constructions using burned bricks. Such characteristics as thin walls (less than 2 m), absence of towers, use of burned bricks, large living space helped the author conclude that Semikarakory was a temporary residence of the khagan. This conclusion is attested by comparison of the Lower Don fortress and Pliska, which was the residence of the khans of the First Bolgar Kingdom. Actually only the Pravoberezhnaya Tsimlyanskaya and Sarkel fortresses were true fortresses in the Lower Don. Both had thick walls and towers.
РЕНТГЕНОГРАФИЯ В ОЦЕНКЕ УРОВНЯ ФИЗИОЛОГИЧЕСКОГО СТРЕССА И ВЛИЯНИЯ НА РОСТОВЫЕ ПРОЦЕССЫ У ДЕТЕЙ (НА ПРИМЕРЕ МОСКВИЧЕЙ В XVI–XVIII вв.)
Authors: Медникова М.Б. , Тарасова А.А.
Published: September 2024

Целью данной работы было изучение взаимосвязи между размерами тела взрослого населения – мужчин и женщин – и присутствием на рентгенограммах большеберцовых костей так называемых линий задержки роста, или линий Гарриса. Исследованы рентгенограммы 37 взрослых мужчин в возрасте от 20 до 50 лет и 52 взрослых женщин без признаков постдефинитивных изменений, а также костные останки ребенка возрастной категории infantilis I (4–5 лет), останки 5 детей группы infantilis II (6–10 лет), останки восемнадцатилетних юноши и девушки. Материалы получены при раскопках московского некрополя XVI–XVIII вв. при церкви Иоанна Предтечи в Новодевичьей слободе, руководитель Л. А. Беляев. Частота встречаемости линий Гарриса среди мужчин составила 62,16 %, у женщин – 40,38 %. У всех мужчин линии Гарриса множественные, причем свыше 39 % испытавших стрессы имеют больше десяти линий задержек роста. У женщин частота негативных эпизодов была ниже (74,1 и 9,4 %). Не установлено однозначной связи между числом остановок роста в детстве и длиной тела взрослых. Это может указывать на мощные компенсаторные механизмы в процессе подросткового ростового спурта и на относительно благоприятные условия жизни подростков и юношей.

This paper aims to study relationship of body size of adult population (both male and female) and the so called growth arrest lines (Harris lines) present on the X-ray pictures of tibia. X-ray pictures of 37 adult males in the age group of 20–50 years, 52 adult females without signs of postdefinitive changes as well as bone remains of a child referred to the infantilis age group (4–5 years), remains of five children from the infantilis II group (6–10 years), remains of an 18 year old young man and an 18 year old girl were analyzed. These human fossil remnants were collected during excavations of a 16th–18th century Moscow necropolis near the John the Baptist Church in the Novodevichya sloboda (led by L. A. Belyaev). The incidence of Harris lines among the males and among the females was 62,16 % and 40,38 %, respectively. All males had multiple Harris lines; more than 39 percent of the males who had experienced stresses had more than ten growth arrest lines. The females exhibited lower frequency of negative episodes (74,1 % and 9,4 %, respectively). No straightforward link between the number of growth arrest lines and the body size of the adults was established. It may suggest strong compensatory mechanism in the period of juvenile growth spurt and relatively good living conditions of juveniles and young men and women.