bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparative Analysis of the Physico-Chemical Properties and Trace Metal Content of Palm Oil, from Selected Markets in Jos South and Jos North LGA, Plateau State, Nigeria.
Authors: Gungshik J R , Ibrahim M , Onyemowo O A , Rabiat L A
Published: January 2024

The quality of palm oil samples collected from three different markets in Jos South and Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State were analyzed and evaluated using standard analytical laboratory procedures. The relative ranges of the physicochemical values obtained were as follows; Moisture Content (MC): 0.56 - 1.89, Iodine value (IV); 51.88 - 55.57 g I2/100g, Peroxide Value (PV): 0.98 - 4.16 mEq02/kg, Saponification Values (SV): 198.46 - 201.54 mgKOH/g, Acid Value (AV): 9.93 - 57.65, and Refractive Index (RI), 1.4576 - 1.4580. The moisture content, iodin value, pH values and acid values were found to exceed the Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) permissible limits of moisture content (0.29 mgKOH/g), iodine value (45 - 53 mg I2/100g), pH (5 - 7 mg/L), and acid value (0.7 max mg/L) for edible oils respectively while the refractive index, saponification values, peroxide values falls within the SON allowable limits of refractive index (1.4612-1.4707 mg/L), saponification value (195-205 mgKOH/g) and peroxide value (10 mEq02/kg) respectively . The amounts of trace metals (Cu, Zn, Fe, Pb and Cd) determined in the palm oil using the atomic absorption spectrophotometer ranged from Cu(0.34 - 0.52 mg/l), Zn(1.58 - 2.33 mg/l), Fe(19.18 - 26.74 mg/l), Pb(2.87 - 4.06 mg/l) and Cd(1.58 - 2.24 mg/l). However, the levels of Zn, Fe, Pb and Cd exceeded the WHO/FAO recommended values of (1.50, 1.00, 0.05 and 0.02 mg/L) respectively while only Cu concentration was below the WHO/FAO limits of 2.00 mg/L for trace metals in edible palm oil. Consequently, the results of this study shows that the palm oil consumed from these selected markets does not meet the standard quality specification for edible palm oils and hence can post significant health threat to consumers. Therefore, food regulatory agencies should strengthen their surveillance to promote food and health safety of the populace.
Tribute : In remembrance of Peter Mundy
Authors: Anthony Angus
Published: January 2024

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The lifestyle and biology of the Hooded Vulture at Sokoto, northern Nigeria, 1970 to 1973.
Authors: Mundy Peter. J. , Cook Allan W.
Published: January 2024

The Hooded Vulture was studied in and around Sokoto town, in north-west Nigeria, in the years end-1970 to mid-1973. We estimated that 1500-2000 Hooded Vultures lived at Sokoto, based on counts at the abattoir. We mainly followed the nesting of the species, and to that end located more than 320 nesting trees. Faidherbia (Acacia) albida was the tree most used; the average height of nests in eight species of tree was 8.1 m (sd ± 3.2), being highest in the Borassus Palm. Overall egg-laying dates for first-laid eggs were 16 October to 20 February (averaging 15 December); replacement eggs were laid on average on 17 February. The incubation period of 13 eggs averaged 51 days (range 50 to 54 days). Growth in weight of chicks rose to about 1500 g at 70 days and levelled off. The wing grew straight from day 30 to day 90 at 5.2 mm per day. It peaked at day 120 at 96% of the adult’s wing length. The fledging period of 10 chicks averaged 108 days (range 98 to 123 days). During observations there was always an adult (sometimes two) present at the nest, and the chick is fed mouth-to-mouth by regurgitation. Average breeding success (chicks reared from eggs laid) was low at 41%, indicating some impact of our interference. Adults were caught on their nests eight times, and measured. There was little interaction between people and the vultures, and the local people were generally very tolerant of them.
Generalizations of quasielliptic curves
Authors: Hilario Cesar , Schröer Stefan
Published: January 2024

We generalize the notion of quasielliptic curves, which have infinitesimal symmetries and exist only in characteristic two and three, to a remarkable hierarchy of regular curves having infinitesimal symmetries, defined in all characteristics and having higher genera. This relies on the study of certain infinitesimal group schemes acting on the affine line and certain compactifications. The group schemes are defined in terms of invertible additive polynomials over rings with nilpotent elements, and the compactification is constructed with the theory of numerical semigroups. The existence of regular twisted forms relies on Brion's recent theory of equivariant normalization. Furthermore, extending results of Serre from the realm of group cohomology, we describe non-abelian cohomology for semidirect products, to compute in special cases the collection of all twisted forms.

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Sexual dysfunction and couple problems. Circular causality
Authors: Toma Cristina
Published: January 2024

The work verifies the hypothesis if there is a circular causal relationship between sexual inhibition and couple problems. Couple relationships are, for many researchers, the closest relationships that an adult develops during his life. The interest in the dyadic relationship is increased by the possible repercussions of the dysfunctions in the intimate space. When the couple does not develop or maintain an expected degree of intimacy, its dissolution is likely, as lack of closeness has been identified as the most common reason for divorce and separation. Two case studies, couple partners in the process of systemic psychotherapy and 20 responding subjects in the evaluation by: Questionnaire for mutual appreciation of sexual-affective needs and attitudes, adapted by I. Mitrofan, 1984 after the Inventory of attitudes towards sexuality – Eysenck, Scale for measuring marital satisfaction, Spanier. Satisfaction in the relationship is positively and moderately correlated with the level of sexual-affective satisfaction of the couple (r = 0.39; p ≤ 0.001), thus confirming the working hypothesis. From the answers given, it can also be seen that in couples where communication is authentic on a digital and analog level, the degree of trust between partners is higher, the level of sexual inhibition is lower and respectively the quality of life as a couple is better. The research within the work confirms the formulated hypothesis - sexual dysfunction and couple problems influence each other, in a circular causality.
Investigation of Structural Characteristics of Central Anatolian Merino Sheep Farms and Effectiveness of the Breeding Project in Ankara Province
Authors: ZENGİN Yusuf , BEHREM Sedat , TÜTENK Simge , GÜL Sabri
Published: January 2024

The aim of this study is to determine the general characteristics and management and feeding practices of 33 Central Anatolian Merino sheep farms in Ankara within the scope of the "National Project for Community-based Small Ruminant Breeding" coordinated by General Directorate of Agricultural Research and Policies. Within the scope of this purpose, a survey consisting of a total of 78 questions was conducted with the farmers. The questionnaire consists of questions about general information about the farmers and farms, herd management, determination of the care and feeding methods of the animals and the effectiveness of the breeding project. At the end of the study, it was determined that 60% of the breeders were between the ages of 41-50, 90.91% of them were primary and secondary school graduates, and all of them kept regular records for herd management. Sheep breeders interviewed that they do supplemental feeding (approximately 34%) before mating and that they are milking by hand. Sheep breeders stated that they gained the habit of keeping records thanks to the breeding project, lamb rearing and breeding selection were made more effectively, so they benefited positively from the project. Furthermore, it was determined that the breeders wanted to stay in the project and wished for the project to continue.
Possibilities of Using “BUGA” Named Software for Breeding Value Estimation of Anatolian Water Buffalo Population of Istanbul
Authors: YAZGAN Kemal , SOYSAL Mehmet İhsan
Published: January 2024

In this study, variance components and breeding value estimations of Anatolian water buffaloes were estimated from the data obtained within the scope of community based water buffalo improvement program of Anatolian water buffalo population of İstanbul. The "BUGA" named software, which was started to be developed with the support of Harran University Scientific Research Project Unit (HUBAP) for use in the estimation of (co)variance components and breeding value were used in this study. The BUGA software used in the research can predict genetic and environmental effects together with variance components as Best Linear Unbiased Prediction (BLUP) with the Restricted Maximum Log likelihood (REML) method. Unlike its counterparts of another software of foreign origin, it has a visual interface. The language of use is Turkish. The dataset includes records such as city, district, village, genealogy information, date of birth, gender, calving date, lactation parity, number of test day milk yield, lactation milk yield and previous calving date of 442 Anatolian buffaloes raised in this population. The records were analysed using the repeatability model with BUGA software and the additive genetic and permanent environmental effects of all animals in the dataset were estimated. Random environment variance, genotypic variance and permanent environment variance values were estimated as 107112.60 kg2, 20045.22 kg2 and 1259.50 kg2, respectively, while heritability (h2) and degree of repeatability (r) were determined as 0.1561 and 0.1659, respectively. The results obtained as an example of case study applied for the possibility of usage the BUGA software in the estimation of genetic parameters and breeding values showed that BUGA software can be easily used in farm recording conditions with the advantage of friendly user features.
Kisah Ashabul Kahfi: Studi Perbandingan Tafsir Al-Misbah dan Tafsir Ibnu Katsir
Authors: Muliawann Juan , Aulia Widad , Hakim Luqman Nul
Published: January 2024

The story is one of the five main contents of the Qur'an, and the stories in the Qur'an are unique and extraordinary. This research will delve into one of the Qur'anic stories, namely the story of Ashabul Kahfi in Surah Al-Kahfi verses 9-26, and compare it with two exegesis books: "Al-Misbah" by M. Quraish Shihab and the exegesis of Ibn Kathir on Ibn Kathir. Literary analysis will examine the story of Ashabul Kahfi according to M. Quraish Shihab and Ibn Kathir. Comparing the two exegesis texts of the Ashabul Kahfi story will reveal similarities and differences. Furthermore, the conclusions drawn from both interpretations can be applied to modern Indonesian culture. Like previous stories, this narrative provides a positive example for young people, as Ashabul Kahfi were motivated youths who left their community for their beliefs. They sought forgiveness and salvation from Allah, who led them to a cave, caused them to sleep for 309 years, and woke them without aging.
Issues Related Transitioning to Electromobility: Regional and Spatial Aspects
Authors: Gawlik Andrzej , Ładny Piotr , Rabe Marcin , Widera Katarzyna , Łopatka Agnieszka , Sobczyński Dariusz
Published: January 2024

In recent years, the interest in electromobility among the public has been growing. In order to determine the impact of the development of electromobility on the increase in innovation of the supply network, it is necessary to analyze the situation of the potential use of electric vehicles in the supply network, presenting their advantages and disadvantages. The article presents the characteristics of electromobility in the supply network in the region and the SWOT analysis. Electromobility is becoming a key element in the transformation of the transport sector, contributing to more sustainable and green communities.
FORMATION OF SPEECH SKILLS OF FUTURE TEACHERS USING ELEMENTS OF THEATRICALIZATION AND PSYCHODRAMA
Authors: Baronenko Elena A. , Reiswich Yulia A. , Skorobrenko Ivan A.
Published: January 2024

In the process of searching for ways to better prepare future foreign language teachers for professional activities, the effectiveness of using elements of linguistic theater and psychodrama for the formation of speech skills at a higher level has been experimentally proven. This article discusses the advantages of integrating elements of linguistic theater and psychodrama into the traditional educational process, which makes it possible to create a favorable atmosphere, introduce variety into the process of forming speech skills, motivate students to further work on the foreign language they are learning, and encourage them to fi nd new creative solutions to communicative problems. This method develops such speech skills as monologue-message, monologue-persuasion, monologue-reasoning and monologue-description. Specific social roles that students try on in linguistic theater activate the reactivity of dialogical speech and motivate productive speech dialogic statements. The use of elements of psychodrama also makes it possible to create situations of verbal interaction between several participants in a psychodramatic action, which requires students to be able to perceive information, analyze it and express their opinions adequately to the accepted norms of speech etiquette of the country of the language being studied, which forms speech skills at a higher level. The spontaneous nature of psychodrama gives students impulses for improvisation, for moving away from memorized speech clichés, for productive statements. The article discusses the stages of applying the elements of linguistic theater and psychodrama: the introductory part, the psychodramatic action and the fi nal refl ective-analytical stage. The authors emphasize that this method requires lengthy preparation, as a result of which its integration into the educational process is not always possible, however, the use of its mini-forms within traditional classes creates an atmosphere of creativity, involves each student in speech interaction, helps to overcome language and psychological barriers and form speech skills at a higher level
ANALYZING THE RESULTS OF THE STUDY OF STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION TO STUDY ENGLISH AT THE GYMNASIUM
Authors: Dolgopolova Valentina I.
Published: January 2024

This article describes the main methods and factors infl uencing the formation of positive sustainable motivation for educational activities of students. The problem is that children studying from 7th to 9th grade are characterized by a drop in the level of motivation to learn a foreign language at school. There are so-called “risk groups” - children who have an extremely low level of motivation to learn English. The purpose of this study is to examine the level of motivation development of students (optimal, suffi cient or low) in order to improve the learning process and identify effective methods to increase the motivation of students and, consequently, their performance in this subject. A study was conducted among students in grades 7–9 at a gymnasium in the city of Kirov through questionnaires using various methods. As a result of the questionnaires, 15% of students were found to have a low level of learning motivation development, and the types of learning activity organization in which students were more interested and which stimulate them to study English were identifi ed. The most effective types of organizing educational activities were games, group work, project activities and others. Ultimately, based on the analysis of the students’ responses in grades 7, 8 and 9, ways, methods and techniques for working with students included in the “risk group” were developed, and recommendations were given for organizing the educational process of students from 7th to 9th grade.
SPEECH FAILURES AND THEIR FACTORS (BASED ON THE MATERIAL OF UNIFIED STATE EXAM ESSAYS)
Authors: Mesenyashina Lyudmila A. , Golovanova Irina Yu.
Published: January 2024

In the article, based on the essays of 11th grade students in the Unifi ed State Exam format, an analysis of speech failures was carried out in order to determine the connection between the nature of the identifi ed failures and the communicative norms of the modern communicative and speech space in which modern schoolchildren communicate. The most regular speech failures found in written statements, identified by a continuous sampling method in the works of students at the preparatory department of Chelyabinsk State University in the 2022-2023 academic year, are characterized. Using methods of observation, description, interpretation and classifi cation, the question of how modern means of communication change the communicative space of schoolchildren and whether the phenomenon of expanding the communicative space of a schoolchild is a signifi cant factor in the formation of the characteristics of his written speech is studied. It has been established that, along with traditional factors of speech failures, such as the poor vocabulary of students, the low level of their reading culture, the absence or low level of knowledge about the functional-style differentiation of language, minimal experience in writing creative works, the infl uence of the media and Internet language on speech of society, active borrowing of foreign words, low level of motivation, an important role in the occurrence of speech failures of high school graduates is played by such factors as the expansion of the test form of control in educational institutions, which does not form the skill of coherent speech, the expansion of the communicative space of students through Internet discourses with unsettled, rapidly changing and insuffi ciently studied norms, the formalization of the Unifi ed State Exam composition genre, the clichéd nature of the recommended models.
APPLICATION OF THE THEORY OF GENERATIONS IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS TO IMPROVE THE MASTERING OF INFORMATION DISCIPLINES
Authors: Popova Ada A. , Chornaya Elena V. , Vlasova Olga S.
Published: January 2024

The literature suggests that Strauss and Howe’s Generational Theory is widely used in business structures. The theory of generations can be useful for a teacher to quickly navigate the needs of modern students and direct the learning process along the most effective path. The practical implementation of the theory in the development of a particular discipline requires additional methodological research to eliminate
ambiguities and emerging contradictions. Effective recommendations for involving the Theory of Generations in teaching students information disciplines at a university can be given after studying the personal qualities of students with reference to a specifi c discipline. The purpose of this work was to study the personal qualities of modern university students mastering information disciplines from the point of
view of the Theory of Generations, as well as the success of their mastery of educational material in computer science. The authors studied the essence of the Theory of Generations, analyzed the distinctive features of generations X, Y, Z from literary sources, and compiled a questionnaire for surveying students. It is believed that Generation Z has now entered universities. However, the results of the survey showed that modern students cannot be considered as belonging to one generation Z in its pure form, but that they have the personal qualities of all three generations considered.
Analysis of student responses during the survey was used to compile a probabilistic “portrait” of the average modern student studying information disciplines. This material was used to draw up approximate recommendations for teachers of information disciplines for working with the modern generation of students, taking into account their needs. Data from the results of a study of the level of mastery of information disciplines by modern students are presented.
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES TO PROMOTE THE IMAGE OF A RUSSIAN POLITICIAN IN TIMES OF CRISIS
Authors: Ezhova Elena N. , Zamozhnykh Elena A.
Published: January 2024

The study is devoted to identifying the eff ective communication practices in the formation of media content aimed at promoting a positive image of a politician during times of crisis. The problem fi eld of the study is related to the solution of such issues as the study of the structure and functions of the image of a political leader; the identifi cation of eff ective PR-tools for forming the image; the development of a methodology and the conduct of sociological research devoted to the technologies of forming the image of a political leader and the interpretation of study results. These problems are comprehensively solved in the study in the framework of the theory of media communication and PR-technologies. The novelty of the study lies in the systematization of eff ective media technologies for the formation of a political image and in identifying patterns of their use, which will, to a certain extent, infl uence and manage the level of social tension of the population in such new conditions for society as the global lockdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic and, as a consequence, the crisis in many areas of society life.The paper presents the results of a sociological study, the object of which was to identify the infl uence of the communicative behavior of politicians in the Stavropol Territory in the online environment on the formation of their image. As a method of collecting information, a mass survey of the population of the Stavropol Territory in the form of an online questionnaire was chosen .As a result of the study, it was concluded that during the period of critical situations the importance of a competent selection of those media technologies that are aimed at forming trust-based and long-term relations between political subjects and potential voters increases providing the purposeful design and promotion of a politician’s positive image. The study made it possible to identify the most eff ective tools for shaping the image of a politician during the COVID-19 pandemic and post-pandemic period were identifi ed: speeches or information on television about the activities of politicians, posts on social networks and a direct line by a politician on television or on social networks.
NATIVE ADVERTISING OF DIGITAL MEDIA:SPECIFICS, TYPES, INFLUENCING POTENTIAL
Authors: Oleshko Vladimir F. , Mishchenko Vlada S.
Published: January 2024

The article discusses the problems of the development of native advertising as one of the subspecies of communication activity. The promotion of goods and services in the digital age is complicated by the permanently increasing competition of both media marketing strategies and the end-to-end digital technologies they use. The purpose of the article is to study the specifi cs and infl uencing potential of native advertising as an eff ective way to attract and retain the attention of representatives of various groups of the mass audience, which, as it is proved, is extremely relevant for the practice of modern media. The key theoretical basis of the study is the conceptual position on the “natural status” of advertising for the consumer, developed in the works of researchers. By using the service monitoring and Analytics for native advertising (https://spyover.com), but also with the examples, obtained using search engines Yandex, Google, the authors for the analysis were selected in the period 2021–2023 gg. 308 texts. Further, the content performing an informational and entertainment function with a high degree of pragmatism and creativity in the approach to the implementation of the tasks set by the subjects of information activity was systematized by type and taking into account the factors of an individual approach to the consumer. The results of the conducted research include the specifi cation (using examples) of conditions under which not only strategic advertising mechanics are important, but also ways of their implementation through texts. At this stage of the study, the authors note, the eff ectiveness of media activity was assessed as a strictly quantitative interaction with the audience - by the number of views, likes, in some cases - by the number of sales, direct appeals, etc. At the same time, the problem of the mutual infl uence of neuromarketing and native advertising, also stated and partially refl ected in the article, is indicated in the conclusion as one of the most important areas of further development of scientists in the fi eld of native advertising
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF BUSINESS AS A TOOL FOR THE FORMATION OF THE BRAND OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY FOR THE INTERNAL TARGET AUDIENCE
Authors: Savchuk Galina A. , Cherepanova Kristina M.
Published: January 2024

The article considers the communicative potential of corporate social responsibility of subsoil user companies in the northern territories of Russia as a tool for the formation of a territorial brand for the internal target audience living in northern settlements with an unfavorable climate. The purpose of the study is to determine the formation of the KhMAO brand for residents of this territory and the role of corporate social responsibility of subsoil user companies in this process. From the authors’ point of view, the presence of a strong brand of the northern territory, in addition to the population’s knowledge of its heraldic symbols and emotional attachment to the place of residence, is expressed in a high degree of involvement of residents in public life and the desire to continue living in this territory.The study was conducted in October-December 2022 by an online survey, which was attended by residents of the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug - Yugra: large cities and small settlements (n=287).The results of the study show that the KhMAO can be considered as a brand: its residents highlight the unique qualities of the place of residence, about half give it a positive assessment, most know heraldic symbols, about a third plan to continue living in this territory. The study also revealed that knowledge of CSR programs implemented by subsoil user companies and their assessment as eff ective is higher among those residents of the territory who plan to continue living in this territory. This is especially noticeable on the example of the rural settlement of Salym, the data for which were analyzed separately. This approach to the analysis was chosen because a number of large projects are being implemented in the territory of this settlement within the framework of corporate social responsibility by the oil company Salym Petroleum Development.The results of the study allowed us to conclude about the eff ectiveness of corporate social responsibility as a tool for building and strengthening the brand of the northern territory for the internal target audience, to identify the most promising areas of this activity and to show the importance of its information support
GENRE OF THEATRICAL REVIEW IN THE WORK OF N. V. GOGOL
Authors: Gorodnicheva Marina A.
Published: January 2024

The purpose of the article is to consider the ideological, thematic and genre features of the theater review in the works of Nikolay V. Gogol, as well as to identify the writer’s views on the development of the theater in the mid-1830s. Based on the analysis of the texts «Petersburg Notes for 1836» and «The Petersburg stage in 1835/36», the patterns of development of the Gogol’s aesthetic concept are determined. The writer perceives the theater as the center of the cultural life of St. Petersburg society, sees in theatrical art a huge potential for moral improvement and social transformation.In the discussions about the repertoire of the St. Petersburg stage, the ideas of the sacralization of art and the poet’s mission are manifested. N. Gogol attaches special importance to the genre of comedy – «spiritual», based on intellectual humor and satire.Gogol’s theatrical review is distinguished by such features as mosaic composition, essayization. Genre synthesis (review, writer’s notes, essays, etc.) and the widespread use of artistic visual and expressive means are noted as the most important features of Gogol’s criticism and journalistic works.The research contributes to the study of theater journalism and Gogol’s activities as a theater critic.
NETWORK JOURNALISM: PRACTICAL ASPECT
Authors: Kirshin Boris N.
Published: January 2024

The transformation of media and journalism in the digital world needs to be understood not only scientifi cally, but also in practical terms. What roles are there for young journalists in new media? Will there be a place there for all representatives of traditional journalism? These questions from journalism students and current professionals served as the impetus for considering the practice of one of the leading regional media - the Internet portal 74.ru. His publications over the past ten years were studied, in the preparation of which the tools of online journalism identifi ed by media researchers were used. The author believes that the experience of the Internet portal 74.ru, which serves as a kind of reference point for colleagues, can eventually be used by other regional media.An analysis of his publications showed the real involvement of regional journalists in the processes of digital transformation of the media. They successfully master many tools of online journalism, which allows them to achieve impressive creative results. Materials that have the characteristics of online journalism are the most informative and attractive among other portal publications. Involving user content to prepare problematic materials, the visual language of online publications, extracting relevant meanings from an endless variety of disparate information on the Internet helps them solve serious problems of Russian society: establish modern journalism as a public good, connect the public to the discussion of important public issues, and formulate a consistent picture of the world. All this allows the author of the article to express confi dence in the demand for the eff ective practice of the 74.ru Internet portal, and to give a positive answer to questions about the prospects of the new generation of journalists.
TACTICS OF OBJECTION IN A POPULAR SCIENTIFIC MEDICAL BLOG
Authors: Prokofeva Natalya A. , Shcheglova Ekaterina A.
Published: January 2024

The article is devoted to the functioning of objection as a text-forming technique for creating popular scientifi c medical blogs. It is explained that the most popular tactic for the representation of scientifi c knowledge is clarifi cation. The choice of medical topics is not accidental, traditionally medicine is the fi eld of knowledge that causes actors to demonstrate their competence regardless of education (everyone is a doctor to himself). Hence the importance of objection as one of the forms of interaction with the audience during the deployment of the trajectory of popularization of scientifi c knowledge. Using the example of medical blogs popular with the public on the Dzen platform, the methods of audience involvement based on objection are considered. The analysis allows us to identify three main trends that are in demand in the implementation of objection tactics on popular science channels: dialogization, intellectualization and ironization. The channels themselves were chosen according to the principle of implementing each of these trends. The analysis of empirical material is based on a general scheme: the characteristic of the content of channels is given, a speech portrait of the authors is created, dialogical unities are analyzed. The analysis of dialogical units demonstrates the means of implementing objections are identifi ed: negation means, specifi c union formations, communication blockers, etc. Speech tactics of objection expression, language markers of objection are determined. The objection is considered as the main contact-setting technique, which has a positive eff ect on the popularity of the channel. It is used as one of the possible forms of dialogical interaction, but is deliberately emphasized, brought to the fore, becomes the basis of publications. Moreover, the conclusion of the study was that the objection is a text-forming technique for constructing not only individual dialogical units, but also channels as a whole.
ON THE DYNAMICS OF THE TRANSITION OF TOPONYMS IN SPACE AND TIME
Authors: Kharitonov Alexander M.
Published: January 2024

The famous French popularizer of geography of the XIX century, E. Reclu, wrote that “history is geography in time, and geography is history in space.” But modern historians hold a different opinion, for them historical geography has nothing to do with geography, but is just an auxiliary historical discipline. For this reason, historians correlate the location of historical objects according to the formula: one name – one object in space and in time. As a result, the dynamics of the movement of toponyms in space over time is in fact not affected by historical science in any way.
Indonesia's Potential to Build Nuclear Energy in Geopolitical Perspective
Authors: Muslikhatin Lilik , Yusuf Rizal , Golan Suhara , Shobri Taufiq , H R Wildan Akbar , Murfi Yudhi , Midhio I Wayan , Yusgiantoro Purnomo
Published: January 2024

The use of nuclear weapons in armed conflict has become a major focus in today's geopolitical world. With growing tensions between major powers and ongoing regional conflicts, the debate over the use of nuclear weapons is increasingly heated. In the midst of this global context, Indonesia, as an active member of ASEAN which consistently promotes peace and stability in the region, is faced with major challenges related to the use of nuclear weapons in international conflicts. In this context, the research in this journal aims to examine Indonesia's policies in dealing with the use of weapons. nuclear power in a growing international conflict. This research uses the theories of Situational Leadership and Transformational Leadership to understand Indonesia's potential in developing nuclear weapons. The approach used is qualitative involving in-depth interviews, document analysis, and participant observation. A phenomenological approach is used to understand subjective interpretations from the experts' point of view. The Hierarchical Process Analysis (AHP) data processing method is used to analyze data and support decision making. and it was concluded that Indonesia had no interest or intention to develop or produce nuclear weapons. Political factors, international law, and commitment to world peace provide a strong basis for this country in rejecting the option of developing nuclear weapons.
Does Overtime Matter for Firm Performance: Evidence from Taiwan?
Authors: Ni Yensen , Ho Ting-Hsun , Liao Yulu , Huang Shih-Hui
Published: January 2024

By employing the unique data related to employee overtime complaints about the firms listed in the financial industry of Taiwan Stock Exchange, we explore whether firm performance would be affected by several overtime complaints issues including complaints of maximum working hours exceeded, overtime without pay, and overtime without records. We then reveal the following essential findings. First, the firms with employee overtime complaints would not enhance firm performance. Second, complaints of maximum working hours exceeded would have significant negative impacts on firm performance as compared with firm performance affected by either complaints of overtime without records or complaints of overtime without pay, indicating that employee’s complaints about overtime should not be neglected by enterprises. Third, we still show that the firm with better financial performance such as higher net profit ratio and well-functioned board structure like small board size would have better firm performance.
KARAKTERISTIK ENDAPAN BIJIH BESI LATERIT PADA BLOK BARAT DAN BLOK TIMUR PT SILO, KABUPATEN KOTABARU, KALIMANTAN SELATAN BERDASARKAN ANALISIS GEOKIMIA DAN MINERALOGI
Authors: Putri Ramadhani Ayumi Hana , Andi Cahyadi  , Tatik Handayani  , Suwahyadi
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengidentifikasi karakteristik endapan laterit pada Blok Barat dan Blok Timur Pulau Sebuku, Kabupaten Kotabaru, Kalimantan Selatan dengan menggunakan metode observasi lapangan, dan analisis laboratorium meliputi analisis titrasi, XRF, XRD dan petrografi. Karakteristik endapan laterit Blok Barat memiliki kedalaman 10 meter s.d 15 meter. Zona red limonit memiliki kandungan Fe 51,25% dengan komposisi mineral hematit, magnetit, goethite, ilmenit, spinel. Zona yellow limonit memiliki kandungan Fe 50,1% dengan komposisi mineral goethite, hematit, gibsit, ilmenit. Zona saprolit memiliki kandungan Fe 16,2% komposisi mineral hematit, krisotil, goethite, garnet, diopside. Karakteristik endapan laterit Blok Timur yaitu memiliki kedalaman 6 meter s.d 7,5 meter. Zona red limonit memiliki kandungan Fe 47,38% dengan komposisi mineral hematit, goethite, ilmenit, spinel. Zona yellow limonit memiliki kandungan Fe 38,70% dengan komposisi mineral goethite, hematit, chromite, gibsit, spinel. Zona saprolit memiliki kandungan Fe 15,08% komposisi mineral hematit, goethite, diopside, fayalite. Batuan dasar (Bedrock) daerah penelitian berupa periodotit yaitu dunit dan harzburgit yang telah terserpentinisasi. Komposisi mineral batuan dasar yaitu olivin, piroksen, mineral opak serta beberapa mineral sekunder yaitu serpentin dan talk. Batuan dasar Blok Barat memiliki kandungan Fe sekitar 7,73% s.d 8,03% sedangkan batuan dasar Blok Timur memiliki kandungan Fe sekitar 6,59% s.d 7,49%.
Specialty Satisfaction of Senior Specialists of a Tertiary Level Medical Teaching Institution
Authors: Selina F  , Chowdhury MJ  , Podder S  , Ahmed SN  , Lisa SF  , Bhuiya MMI  , Talha KA
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Like any other professions specialty satisfaction is an important factor for quality service in the healthcare institutions also. There are different reasons of satisfaction and dissatisfaction in different age group, gender and types of specialties. Aim of this study was to evaluate the satisfaction and dissatisfaction of the senior specialists on their own specialties.

Methodology: It was a questionnaire based survey. Sample size was 45. Specialists have more than 5-year experience were included in this study. Reasons of selecting the specialty, causes of satisfaction or dissatisfaction were included in the questionnaire. Level of satisfaction was documented by Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) guideline. Non-judgmental or neutral participants were excluded from the study. Chi-square test was done for the significance tests for categorical data.

Result: Satisfaction level was very high (93%) and was equally distributed in both the genders. Among the participants 29 (65%) were male and 16 (35%) were female. Key reasons of selecting the specialty were scope to teach (44.44%), scope to treat patients (33.33%) and duration of the course (26.67%). Main causes of satisfaction were less physical / mental stress (21.92%), student / patient satisfaction (17.81%) and scope of job / family time balance (16.44%). The most important fator for specialist dissatisfaction was less time to work-family imbalance (26.09%).

Conclusion: Selecting the specialty is an important decision of life. Spending time with family is desirable for the specialists and lack of work-family imbalance can lead to high level of dissatisfaction.
Determination of Sex by Morphometric Study of Dry Adult Human Mandible
Authors: Sultana N  , Jahan R  , Munni TA  , Jannat M  , Haque A.S.M M
Published: January 2024

Introduction: An important aspect of medico legal and anthropological work is the identification of human skeletal remains. After death, bones often survive decay and provide evidence of a person's sex. As the strongest bone in the facial skeleton, the mandible often resists post-mortem damage and provides important information about sexual dimorphism.

Objective: Assessing the morphometric changes in the dry human mandible to ascertain sex is the study's goal.

Methods: From January to December 2017, a descriptive study took place at the Department of Anatomy, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College, Sylhet. By using a convenient sampling method 50 adults, dry, complete, undamaged human mandibles were selected.

Results: A variety of measurements were made, recorded as Mean ± SD, and examined using SPSS Statistics 21's unpaired t-test. The results showed statistically significant differences between both genders in mandibular angle, mandibular ramus's length, and mandibular foramen.

Conclusion: This research has shown that it is possible to determine the gender of the mandible by using different metrical parameters as an additional tool to establish a person's identity.
Nasale en nasofaryngeale extranodale manifestatie van de ziekte van Rosai-Dorfman: een casusbespreking
Authors: Moyaert M. , Van Boven A. , De Vos G.
Published: January 2024

Rare nasal and nasopharyngeal manifestation of extranodal Rosai-Dorfman disease: a case report

Rosai-Dorfman disease (RDD) is a rare histiocytic proliferative neoplastic process, characterized by a massive accumulation of histiocytes in lymph nodes. Extranodal involvement may also occur. However, isolated extranodal RDD (ENRDD) is relatively uncommon.

Commonly affected extranodal sites are the skin, the central nervous system and the head and neck region. The most common otolaryngologic locations for extranodal manifestation are the sinonasal compartment and the pharynx. RDD patients with (para)nasal cavity masses present symptoms of progressive nasal obstruction, recurrent epistaxis, facial pain or hyposmia.

The disease is characterized by a relapsing and remitting course that is usually self-limiting.

Emergent molecular studies have shown an important role of the MAPK/ERK pathway.

Histopathologic evaluation is the main diagnostic modality: the characteristic histiocytes are S-100+, CD68+ and CD1a- and show a variable frequency of emperipolesis. There are no guidelines regarding the optimal treatment strategy.

RDD is a heterogeneous entity that can occur as an isolated disorder or in association with autoimmune, hereditary or malignant diseases.

This article discusses the case of a patient with isolated ENRDD. A 32-year-old man presented with a left nasal mass, nasal septum involvement and a mass at the left nasopharynx. The diagnosis was made after histopathological examination.

ENRDD is a rare, benign disease entity with a varied clinical profile. Consequently, RDD can present a diagnostic challenge and may lead to misdiagnosis.
Self-Assertion as a Variant of Ego in Razinat T. Mohammed’s the Travails of a First Wife
Authors: Rinmak Kuretmenan David , Moupshin Jocelyn Nishe
Published: January 2024

The literary world has accorded writers the opportunity to express their selves without reservations and to share feelings and dreams. Several scholars have decried violence against women and the misrepresentation of women mainly by male literary authors. However less attention has been given to the portrayal of female ego as a positive tool for self-assertion in African literature, especially Nigerian literary works. This paper viewed ego positively in the works of contemporary female works. The research used Freudian theory and African womanism to establish the existence of female ego. Using Razinat T. Muhammed’s The Travails of a First Wife, this researcher did a critical literary analysis. The theories helped to understand the emotions and motives for such ego exhibitions by the characters. Findings showed that, the state of being a woman is a notion the woman is proud and wiling to defend. The paper concluded that the ego of the woman is in identifying herself as a woman who is strong and able to carry the burdens of others.
Manejo agronómico y costos de producción del cultivo de Maíz en San Bartolo, Acayucan, Veracruz
Authors: Jiménez-Nestoso Greg , Vázquez-Luna Dinora , Lara-Rodríguez Daniel Alejandro , Graillet Juárez Eduardo Manuel , Martínez Martínez Marina
Published: January 2024

Se realizó una entrevista a profundidad con los productores de maíz del ejido de San Bartolo, municipio de Acayucan, con el objetivo de identificar el manejo agronómico y determinar los costos de producción que se presenta en la zona, a fin de analizar las áreas de oportunidad del ejido para brindar alternativas acordes con el manejo en la zona. Los productores del ejido de San Bartolo tienen una edad promedio de 40 años, el 40% de ellos no cuenta con ninguna clase de estudios. El 50% de ellos participa en el programa de gobierno “sembrando vida” recibiendo una ayuda económica mensual de $5,000 pesos, pero ninguno de los entrevistados cuenta con asesoría técnica ni con un seguro agrícola. El 30% de los productores entrevistados prefieren realizar las actividades junto a su familia y no gastarlo en el pago de jornales, el número de jornales empleados varía según el productor. Todos los productores emplean la semilla híbrida Dekalb 390 y las características que mencionan para su uso son: rendimiento, peso en grano, resistencia a la sequía y de alta adaptabilidad. El método utilizado para la siembra es con espeque, empleando dos semillas por golpe, a una distancia entres surcos de 80 cm y 40 cm entre plantas, lo que da una densidad aproximada de 62,500 plantas por hectárea. Los productos sintéticos son los utilizados para el control de malezas y de plagas. La plaga más incidente es el gusano cogollero. Los fertilizantes sintéticos son los empleados. Todos los productores venden su producción a intermediarios a un bajo precio de venta.
Trichoderma asperellum en la producción de esquejes de vainilla
Authors: Elorza Martínez Pablo , Uranga Valencia Luisa Patricia , Morales Morales Hugo Armando , Grijalva Martínez Iván , Aguirre Avilés Edmundo José
Published: January 2024

Se utilizó el Trichoderma asperellum como estimulante en la producción de esquejes de vainilla utilizando un diseño experimental completamente al azar con 5 tratamientos y 4 repeticiones en diferentes dosis de aplicación: T1 500 ml, T2 350 ml, T3 250 ml, T4 150 ml de Trichoderma asperellum y T5 el tratamiento testigo. Aplicados cada 8 días. Las variables de respuesta fueron grosor del esqueje, grosor del brote, largo del brote, peso fresco de raíz y peso seco de la raíz. Se realizó el análisis de varianza y la prueba de comparación de medias por el método de Tukey observando que para la variable grosor de esquejes el tratamiento tres tuvo un diámetro de 1.5 cm presentando diferencias estadísticamente significativas, seguido del tratamiento cuatro con un diámetro de 1.4 cm. En la variable grosor del brote, el tratamiento dos, mostró diferencias estadísticamente significativas con un grosor de 1.7 cm seguido por el tratamiento tres con un resultado de 1.4 cm de diámetro. El tratamiento tres presentó los mejores resultados en al menos tres de las cinco variables evaluadas.
Pengenalan ZPT Alami Untuk Budidaya Melon di Dusun Ngadilegi Desa Plintahan Kec. Pandaan Kab. Pasuruan
Authors: Tri Susiyanti  , Galuh Akmal Yudistira Wibowo  , Fadila Suryandika
Published: January 2024

This community service activity aims to utilize natural ingredients such as shallots, bamboo shoots, and coconut water as an alternative phytohormone in the growth of melon plants cultivated by partners. The target of the implementation of community service activities is the Madulegi Farmer Group in North Ngadilegi Hamlet. The method used in this activity is in the form of FGD (Focus Group Discussion) which is carried out directly or face-to-face and demonstrates the making of natural growth regulatory substances from shallots, bamboo shoots, and coconut water. The farmers' response was very enthusiastic about the introduction of this natural growth regulator for melon cultivation. Farmers in Ngadilegi Hamlet can understand well about the materials and equipment needed, as well as the process of making and utilizing these natural growth regulatory substances. Through this activity, it is hoped that it can provide an alternative for farmers to utilize natural ggrowth regulatory substances with materials that are easily obtained around and are relatively cheap and safe, so as to increase melon productivity