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Ora et Labora (Prayer and Work): Spirituality, Communication and Organizing in Religious Communities
Authors: Hoffman Mary F. ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: November 2024

This qualitative study identifies how three communities of Benedictine nuns enact a spiritual approach to organizing, and investigates how that approach allows members to negotiate conflicting demands from their religious communities and the Roman Catholic Church. It offers insight on how sub-groups may negotiate their place in larger religious organizations. Benedictine organizing is characterized by a commitment to the communication-based principles of equality, mutual support, listening, and empowerment. Enacting these principles allows Benedictine women to create a space in which they can uphold their most central values, and model organizational practices that they believe should exist across the institutional church.
The Comic Strategy of "Deferral to Studyf' Creating Space in Divisive Religious Disputes to Value Both Community and Convictions
Authors: Olson Kathryn M. ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: November 2024

Devoted religious representatives often are, fairly or unfairly, believed to be dogmatic and uncompromising, particularly when deeply held theological differences are involved. This analysis examines and critiques a rhetorical move without which a national church merger could not have happened: the justification to delay final decision on an especially volatile theological difference on the grounds that further "study" was needed. Although the advantages of the study process itself were weak, particularly since this was a matter of theological conviction rather than fact, this religious assembly needed to perform faith in study's rationalistic logic and value in order to justify delaying a decision on the highly divisive issue until after the merger's completion. This essay argues that the rhetorical value of delay grounded the vote to study rather than the other way around; it also shows that this move was not an anomaly nor necessarily cynical, hut identifies and evaluates it as a recurring rhetorical strategy in a comic frame to maintain connections and forestall divisive actions within an actual or potential religious community. The case offers more than a strategy that is distinct from, even counter to, some recognized comic strategies; it examines the circumstances under which we judiciously might consider letting the comic frame guide our choices rather than thinking only about how we strategically can use it.
Ethnic identification and religiosity: An analysis of Muslims and Non-Muslims in France and Britain
Authors: Croucher Stephen M. , Turner Jacob S. , Anarbaeva Samara , Oommen Deepa , Borton Ian ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: November 2024

This study is an examination of the relationship between religiosity and ethnic identification of Muslims and non-Muslims in France and Britain. A total of 1198 Muslims and non-Muslims participated in the study. The quantitative analysis reveals Muslims have higher levels of ethnic identification and religiosity than non-Muslims do. Furthermore, the results yielded a significant correlation between ethnic identification and religiosity in both nations (r = .75 in France and r = .76 in Britain); demonstrating individuals with high religiosity tend to have high ethnic identification. The article concludes by arguing religiosity and ethnic identification should be included in communication studies attempting to analyze culture on an individual level.
College Student Communication, Religiosity and Family Satisfaction: The Importance of Opposite-Sex Parent Relationships
Authors: Forward G. L. , Sansom-Livolsi Alison , McGovern Jordanna ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: November 2024

This project investigated the impact of religiosity and communication on self-reported family satisfaction among college students. In particular, N=110 students from two private, church-related universities in Southern California completed a survey that assessed their opposite-sex parent interaction. The survey instrument asked respondents to evaluate overall family relationship satisfaction, religiosity, and the specific communication behaviors of openness, assurance, and dependency between themselves and their oppositesex parent. In addition, respondents indicated whether their parents were currently married to each other or had divorced. A multiple regression procedure revealed three significant predictors of family relationship satisfaction based on opposite-sex parent interaction. These predictors included level of respondent religiosity, assurance, and dependency and explained 27% of the variance in overall satisfaction. Additionally, a t-Test compared male and female respondents on the variables of interest. The only statistically significant difference showed a greater female dependence on their opposite-sex parent than males. Finally, a second t-Test utilizing parental marital status (married, divorced) as thegroupingvariable revealed significant differences in dependency, assurance, openness, and overall family relationship satisfaction between the two groups. The paper closes with a discussion of practical implications for parent-adolescent interaction that develop and enhance positive relationships within the family.
On Economic Anarchy
Authors: Schneider Nicolas ,   DePaul University
Published: November 2024

To circumvent both historicism and utopianism, Reiner Schürmann develops an account of a three-tiered temporal difference in which the entitative and the event-like are connected by an “economy of presence.” This paper investigates Schürmann’s notion of “economy” to draw out the historical-systematic status of what he construes as “economic anarchy” in distinction from both Giorgio Agamben’s idea of a “true anarchy” purged of all oikonomia and from Miguel Vatter’s rights-based notion of “politico-legal anarchy.” What is at stake in “economic anarchy” is the preparation of a place that puts an end to domination by first principles without fantasizing a clean cut that ends up reproducing hegemonic fantasms. Rather, Schürmann insists on the aporetic and incongruous nature of that “caesura-place” in which the synchronic and the diachronic, universalization and singularization, are bound together. At variance with both Agamben’s appeal to a destituent potential and Vatter’s assertion of constituent power, Schürmann draws out the discordance of times that is implied by what he calls originary or individual practice. The paper concludes with a brief confrontation of Schürmann’s critique of epochal economy with a Marxian critique of political economy.
Rethinking the Destitution of Nature
Authors: Lee Richard A. ,   DePaul University
Published: November 2024

In Broken Hegemonies, Reiner Schürmann looks to Meister Eckhart as the preeminent thinker of the “destitution of natura” as a hegemonic fantasm. He indicates that, to some extent, Ockham is also a thinker of the destitution of this fantasm. The problem, according to Schürmann, is that Ockham reverts to a natural law morality in his political writings. This essay investigates whether Schürmann is correct in this assessment, shows that he is not entirely correct, and then points to the ways in which thinking through this issue points out some interesting features of Schürmann’s overall project.
Integrating computer vision, web systems and embedded systems to develop an intelligent monitoring system for violating vehicles
Authors: Yass Waseem Ghafori , Faris Mohammad
Published: November 2024

This study aims to design and develop a smart system based on artificial intelligence and deep learning techniques to monitor and track violating vehicles, especially those driving in the opposite direction or illegally on the roads. The study relies on the use of the YOLOv8 algorithm, which has proven to be highly efficient compared to other algorithms such as RCNN, to determine the location of the target vehicle in real time. The proposed system seeks to integrate computer vision, web development, and embedded systems technologies into one integrated and efficient system, which includes connecting to a database to update the location in real time, in addition to an alarm system using Arduino technology to send notifications about the monitored condition. By implementing the system, the researchers hope to reduce traffic violations and reduce accidents related to driving.
RNN-Based Framework for IoT Healthcare Security for Improving Anomaly Detection and System Integrity
Authors: Rajaprakash S. , Basha C. Bagath , Nithya M. , Karthik K. , Aggarwal Nitisha , Kayathri S.
Published: November 2024

The rapid rise of the Internet of Things greatly benefited the healthcare sector by opening up new ways of monitoring patients and ingeniously collecting data on disease management. However, this increased connectivity and health system data interchange introduce many critical security vulnerabilities that are more likely to discredit highly sensitive patient information along with system integrity. The paper investigates only one critical IoT health care security issue, for which a new security framework based on RNNs was used to investigate enhancements in the threat detection and response. This approach modelled network traffic and device behavior sequentially for anomaly and potential breach detection using RNNs. Hence, we introduce the RNN-based model combined with an inclusive security architecture, including data encryption, mechanisms of authentication, and monitoring tools in real time. Experimental results prove that our RNN-based framework significantly improves malicious activity detection and reduces false positives compared to traditional security solutions. The proposed model would provide a strong, scalable, and adaptable security solution tailored to the IoT healthcare environment dynamics. These findings could indicate how RNNs can enhance security in IoTs and provide new ways in which better and more secure healthcare systems can be developed.
Evaluation of Current Documentation Methods: The Case of Kültepe Karum Merchant Quarter
Authors: Kaderli Leyla , Öğreten Mehmet Tarık , Gül Hüsrevoğlu Betül
Published: November 2024

The primary objective of archaeology extends beyond uncovering remnants of the past to ensuring that the collected data is accurately documented and preserved for future generations. Cultural heritage serves as a vital element that illuminates a society's past and future, making its preservation essential through both traditional and modern methodologies. While traditional documentation methods are often time-consuming and complex, technological advancements such as photogrammetry and LiDAR scanning have enabled the rapid, precise, and comprehensive recording of archaeological sites. These methods are particularly critical for capturing detailed records of structural elements that are either physically inaccessible or entirely lost. This study focuses on a merchant house located in the northeastern part of the Lower City Karum in Kültepe, one of the significant Bronze Age settlements in Anatolia. By integrating photogrammetry and LiDAR scanning methods, the research offers a comprehensive framework for digitally documenting and preserving these structures. The generated three-dimensional models and orthophotos contribute not only to scientific research but also provide a robust data foundation for restoration and conservation projects. These digital outputs enable detailed analyses of spatial organization within its historical context, offering insights into the socio-economic transformations reflected in the architectural features of merchant houses. In conclusion, this study highlights the critical role of modern digital methods in the sustainable preservation and documentation of cultural heritage. The case of Kültepe demonstrates the practical, cost-effective, and transformative impact of integrating technological methods into archaeology, emphasizing the interdisciplinary utility of such approaches in cultural heritage management. This research serves as a valuable reference for future applications aimed at ensuring the effective protection and transmission of cultural heritage.
Pemetaan Daerah Reseptif Vektor Malaria di Kabupaten Kulon Progo
Authors: Elia Tasya , Astuti Fardhiasih Dwi , Sukamto Ali
Published: November 2024

Malaria is a re-emerging disease. According to the Ministry of Health, malaria cases in Indonesia are second only after India in Southeast Asia. The Special Region of Yogyakarta is one of the cities with the most malaria endemic, precisely in Kulon Progo Regency. Malaria cases in Kulon Progo Regency are experiencing fluency. Kulon Progo Regency itself received a malaria elimination certificate in 2022. Maintenance of malaria elimination can be done by knowing the mapping of malaria vector receptive areas. This study aims to determine the type of Anopheles mosquito larval habitat, determine the coordinates of Anopheles mosquito larval habitat, determine the Anopheles mosquito larval habitat index, and determine the mapping of malaria vector receptive areas in Kulon Progo Regency. The quantitative descriptive research method used spatial analysis with malaria vector receptive areas mapping in Kulon Progo Regency. Inclusion criteria were villages surveyed for malaria mosquito larvae in the mosquito vector survey activities carried out by the Kulon Progo Regency Health Office and Puskesmas in Kulon Progo Regency in 2023. The habitats found in Kulon Progo Regency are rivers, neighborhoods around houses, irrigation, ponds, rice fields, and lagoons, with the most positive habitats in rivers at 35%. Coordinate points are drawn according to the type of habitat found. The highest Anopheles mosquito larval habitat index in Kulon Progo Regency is Kalirejo Village, with a habitat index of 74%, and there are 19 malaria vector receptive villages based on the Anopheles mosquito larval habitat index. The mapping of receptive areas can be used as a reference formalaria prevention and control efforts in the Kulon Progo Regency.
Potensi Nyamuk Sebagai Vektor Di Daerah Endemik Filariasis Kabupaten Bogor, Jawa Barat
Authors: Nirwan Muhammad , Upik Kesumawati Hadi  , Susi Soviana  , Surachmi Setyaningsih  , Fadjar Satrija
Published: November 2024

Mosquitoe vectors of filariasis must have a long life so that the parasite can complete its life cycle in the mosquito’s body. Mosquitoes with high parity are generally more at risk of transmitting pathogens, as they have made more bites on hosts that have the potential to carry the infection. This study aims to detect the potential of mosquito vectors by calculating the parity number and examining the causative agent in the mosquito’s body. Mosquito parity examination was based on the results of mosquito ovary dissecting during a capture period. Detection of the causative agent was carried out by dissecting tecnique and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The results showed that the parity rate of mosquitoes caught in Tamansari Village and Cimanggis Village was very high (>80%). Detectionof the causative agent using surgical and PCR methods did not find any L3 larvae and microfilariae in the examined mosquitoes.
A CONCEPTUAL ANALYSIS OF PROACTIVE BEHAVIORS: IMPACTS ON INDIVIDUAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXTS
Authors: Kaya Çiğdem
Published: November 2024

This study examines the conceptual framework of proactive, interactive, inactive, and reactive behaviors in organizational settings, with a primary focus on proactive behavior. It investigates the origins, dimensions, and implications of proactive behaviors, highlighting the distinct roles they play in leadership, team dynamics, innovation, and strategy formation. The research identifies how individual and contextual factors contribute to proactive actions and their subsequent impact on organizational outcomes. Emphasizing the strategic advantages of proactivity, the study also acknowledges its potential challenges, such as conflict and resource strain. By integrating insights from various domains, this work advances the understanding of behavioral diversity in organizations and underscores the critical role of proactive behavior in driving change, innovation, and success.
Association Between Virulence Factors of Staphylococcus and Disease Progression: A Review Article
Authors:   Department of Anesthesia Technologies, College of Health and Medical Technologies, University of Hilla, Babylon, Iraq, Al-Azzawi Yasameen Riyadh , S. Kamil Shireen ,   Department of Biology, College of Science for women, University of Babylon, Iraq, Al-fahham Ali A. ,   Faculty of Nursing, University of Kufa, Iraq
Published: November 2024

Staphylococcus aureus is amongst the leading human bacterial pathogens, causing diseases that range from small skin infections to severe systemic conditions. The high pathogenicity of S. aureus is due to its exquisite virulence armament, including adhesion proteins, toxins, and antibiotic resistance traits. The surface-associated polysaccharides of S. aureus are one critical aspect concerning virulence and biofilm development. This paper provides a synthesis of recent research concerning the virulence factors of S. aureus with the aim to focus on their pathogenic roles along with treatment implicative and existing gap.
İşhan Kilisesinin onarım ve güçlendirmesinde kullanılan müdahale yöntemlerinin incelenmesi
Authors: Kurt Murat , Kurt Ayça
Published: November 2024

İşhan kilisesi, Artvin Yusufeli’nde inşa edilmiş bir Gürcü kilisesidir. Kafkasya halkı olarak bilinen ve günümüzde çoğunluğu Gürcistan’da yaşayan Gürcüler özellikle Artvin ve Erzurum sınırları olarak değerlendirilen Çoruh Vadisi bölgesinde yaşamışlar ve birçok dini yapı inşa etmişlerdir. İşhan kilisesi; özgün niteliğinin önemli ölçüde bozulmadan çeşitli müdahale yöntemlerini barındırması, belge değerini koruyarak günümüze kadar gelmesi ve son dönemde restore edilmiş önemli iyi örneklerden olması ve restorasyon aşamalarına dair detaylı bilgi ve belgelerin bulunması nedeniyle araştırma kapsamında incelenmiştir. Bu yapıya uygulanan müdahale yaklaşımları incelenerek değişen koruma anlayışının değerlendirilmesi ve yapıya uygulanan müdahale yaklaşımlarının irdelenmesi amaç edinilmiştir. Bu kapsamda literatür taraması, tarihsel araştırma, arşiv taraması ve alanda fotoğraflama tekniği kullanılmıştır. Yapının restorasyon öncesi ve sonrasına ait çizimler Erzurum Koruma Kurulundan elde edilerek düzenlenmiş ve araştırma içerisinde sunulmuştur. Yapı üzerinde görülen hasarlar ve nedenleri incelenmiş, onarım ve güçlendirme yöntemleri değerlendirilmiştir. Araştırma kapsamında yapılan restorasyon öncesi ve sonrası müdahale süreci incelemelerinde yapıya uygulanan müdahale yaklaşımlarının minimum da tutulmaya çalışıldığı tespit edilmiştir. Sonuç olarak yapılan çalışmanın onarım ve güçlendirme yaklaşımlarına katkı sağlayacağı ve benzer çalışmalarda da örnek olacaktır.
Taş alterasyonları konusunda yapılmış akademik çalışmaların VOSviewer yazılım programı ile bibliyometrik analizi
Authors: Ay İlhami , Bekler Sema , Bekler Barış , Dal Murat
Published: November 2024

Bu çalışma, taş alterasyonları konusundaki akademik yayınların bibliyometrik analizini sunmaktadır. Araştırmada Web of Science veri tabanı kullanılarak, bu alandaki literatür taranmış ve VOSviewer analiz programı ile değerlendirilmiştir. Çalışmanın temel amacı, taş alterasyonları üzerine yapılan çalışmaların yayın türü, yayın dili, anahtar kavramlar, en etkin yazarlar, kaynaklar ve makaleler açısından dağılımını belirlemektir. Analizlerde ortak atıf ve atıf yapılan referanslar, alıntı yapılan yazarların ortak atıf ve alıntı yapılan kaynakların ortak atıf analizleri gerçekleştirilmiştir. Elde edilen veriler, taş alterasyonları alanında en fazla katkıda bulunan yazarlar ve kaynaklar hakkında bilgi sağlamakta ve bu alandaki araştırma trendlerini ortaya koymaktadır. Sonuçlar, taş alterasyonları konusundaki akademik çalışmalarda en sık kullanılan anahtar kavramları, önde gelen araştırmacıları ve en çok alıntı yapılan çalışmaları göstermektedir. Bu bulgular, araştırmacılara bu alandaki literatürün kapsamlı bir görünümünü sunmakta ve gelecekteki çalışmalar için önemli referans noktaları oluşturmaktadır. Çalışma, taş alterasyonları alanındaki bilimsel iletişimi ve işbirliğini artırmayı hedeflemektedir.
Kilikia Bölgesindeki Dokuma ve Giyimin Tarihsel Süreci ile Mersin Olgunlaşma Enstitüsünde Üretilen Dokuma ve Giyimin İlişkisi
Authors: Çelik Başak , İşbilir Sevim , Arslan Bekir
Published: November 2024

Dokuma ve giyim, tarihin bilinen en eski devirlerinden beri insanoğlunun örtünmek ve iklimden korunmak amacıyla kullandığı ve zamanla sanata dönüştürdüğü bir kültürdür. Özellikle Anadolu’da dokuma, nesilden nesile aktarılan; farklı kültürlerin el sanatları ile harmanlandığı; çeşitli renk, teknik ve motifler ile zenginleştirildiği bir bölgedir. Anadolu’nun güneyinde, Antik Çağ’da Kilikia olarak anılan coğrafyada da dokuma ve giyim kültürü halkın yaşam biçimi ve iklim koşullarıyla oldukça ilgiliydi. Kilikia’da, dokuma ve giyim, özellikle dağlık kısımda bulunan ve insanların geçim kaynaklarından biri olan hayvanlardan elde edilmekteydi. “Cillicium” denilen keçi kılından halı ve çadırda kullanılan kaba dokumalar; keten ve koyun kılından ise giysi için kullanılan dokumalar üretiliyordu. Mersin Olgunlaşma Enstitüsü de, Kilikia bölgesinde dokuma ve giyimin tarihsel sürecine ilişkin çalışmalar yapmış, Kilikia’nın dokuma ve giyim kültürünü canlandırmak amacıyla kıyafet tasarlamıştır. Çalışmamız Mersin Olgunlaşma Enstitüsünde tasarlanıp dikilmiş dördü erkek, on biri kadın olmak üzere on beş kıyafet ve iki dokuma ile sınırlandırılmıştır. Bu tasarımlarda Kilikia Bölgesi’nin günümüzde de gözlemlenebilen mimari kalıntılarının, bitki örtüsünün ve mitolojik motiflerinin stilize edilerek çalışıldığı gözlemlenmiştir. Nitel araştırma yönteminin kullanıldığı bu çalışmada öncelikle literatür taraması yapılmış; atölye çalışmaları gözlemlenmiş ve ustalarla görüşme yapılmış; son olarak ürünlere kataloglama çalışması yapılmıştır.
Pengaruh Frekuensi Penggunaan Gawai terhadap Kualitas Tidur Mahasiswa/i Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Tarumanagara Angkatan 2021-2022
Authors: Langkun Leontyn Julia Putri Adila , Lumbantobing Lamhot Asnir
Published: November 2024

Kualitas tidur mahasiswa dapat dipengaruhi oleh berbagai faktor, salah satunya adalah frekuensi penggunaan gawai yang semakin meningkat di era digitalisasi. Penggunaan gawai yang tinggi dapat menyebabkan kecanduan yang berdampak negatif pada pola tidur pengguna. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan antara frekuensi penggunaan gawai dengan kualitas tidur mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Tarumanagara Angkatan 2021-2022. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain analitik observasional dengan pendekatan cross-sectional. Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh mahasiswa aktif Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Tarumanagara angkatan 2021-2022. Sampel sebanyak 178 mahasiswa dipilih melalui metode purposive sampling. Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner online yang mencakup karakteristik responden, frekuensi penggunaan gawai, dan kualitas tidur yang diukur menggunakan Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Analisis data dilakukan menggunakan uji chi-square dengan tingkat signifikansi p < 0,05. Hasil analisis menunjukkan hubungan signifikan antara frekuensi penggunaan gawai dan kualitas tidur (p = 0,024). Responden dengan frekuensi penggunaan gawai tinggi memiliki kualitas tidur buruk sebanyak 28 orang (17,6%) dibandingkan dengan kualitas tidur baik sebanyak 2 orang (10%). Responden dengan frekuensi penggunaan gawai sedang memiliki kualitas tidur buruk sebanyak 96 orang (60,4%) dibandingkan kualitas tidur baik sebanyak 8 orang (40%). Sedangkan responden dengan frekuensi penggunaan gawai rendah memiliki kualitas tidur buruk sebanyak 35 orang (22%) dibandingkan kualitas tidur baik sebanyak 10 orang (50%). Terdapat hubungan signifikan antara frekuensi penggunaan gawai dengan kualitas tidur mahasiswa. Frekuensi penggunaan gawai yang lebih tinggi cenderung berkorelasi dengan kualitas tidur yang lebih buruk.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT AND ADMIRATION IN COMMEMORATION OF THREE MEMORABLE MEDICAL AND ACADEMIC EVENTS – CONTRIBUTIVE MEMORIES, NEW ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERSPECTIVES
Authors:   University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, Bucharest, Romania
Teaching Emergency Hospital “Bagdasar-Arseni” (TEHBA), Bucharest, Romania, ONOSE Gelu , BLENDEA Dan ,   “Titu Maiorescu” University, Faculty of Medicine, Bucharest Romania
Clinical Regional Emergency Hospital Ilfov, Bucharest, Romania, MUNTEANU Constantin ,   Teaching Emergency Hospital “Bagdasar-Arseni” (TEHBA), Bucharest, Romania
University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”; Iași, Romania, POPESCU Cristina ,   University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, Bucharest, Romania
Teaching Emergency Hospital “Bagdasar-Arseni” (TEHBA), Bucharest, Romania
Published: November 2024

This paper is, we believe, appropriate for the anniversary context in which we find ourselves: the Centenary of the National Institute of Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine, and Balneoclimatology (NIRPMB / INRMFB) and 125 years of uninterrupted medical and balneary activity at the Balneal and Rehabilitation Sanatorium Techirghiol (BRST / SBRT). At such a milestone, which is also a moment of assessment, we aim to address, in an alternating dynamics, historical elements – recent contributory memories – a series of more recent achievements in the field, as well as some perspectives for which the present lays as the foundation for the future. In this context, starting from nowadays, we will first move to the evocation – documented and equally humanly vibrant – of some personal, emotional memories of the first author and then some collective ones, of all the authors, so that, returning to contemporaneity, we wil highlight achievements that also constitute opportunities for further new performances. Among these, prominently stands the hosting and co-organization – for the second time (!) in Romania (the first time in Bucharest, in 2016) – by the Romanian Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine & Balneoclimatology (RSPMR / SRMFRB) and the BRST / SBRT, of the upcoming (47th) World Congress of the International Society of Medical Hydrology and Climatology (ISMH) / of Balneology, which will take place, not coincidentally, in Techirghiol.
CYCLING INTO KNEE REHABILITATION
Authors:   National Institute of Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Balneoclimatology. Orthopedic and postthraumatic rehabilitation department, Bucharest, Romania, LUNGU Adrian-Ioan
Published: November 2024

Knee is one of the weight-bearing joints of the body, being frequently involved in various types of injuries, both traumatic and degenerative, whether they occur at home, in a professional setting, or during sports activities. The forces exerted at this joint can be external (muscular force or impact force) as well as internal forces, the latter of which have not been measured until recently. Incorporating cycling into rehabilitation programs of the knee presents a holistic approach to recovery, addressing both physical and mental well-being. In order to obtain an overview of the shear and load forces at the knee level, the forces were measured by a device attached to a knee implant have been analyzed throughout cycling and compared with those measured during walking, so that we can objectively assess the use of the cycling within rehabilitation programs.
From the Russian Empire to the soviet empire: the evolution of the concept of Moldovanism in ethnonational research
Authors: Moroi Natalia
Published: November 2024

Imperial Russian officials used only the term Moldavians and „Moldovan language”, scholars and political leaders trained in the Russian Empire used the term Moldavians and „Moldovan language” and Romanians and the Romanian language as interchangeable terms, even after the October 1917 coup d’état. But the „new” Soviet historiography, on which C. Derjavin’s article is based, manifests from the very beginning total hatred towards the term Romanian and the phrase Romanian language. In the first decade after the revolution of February 1917, the research of ethno-national problems proceeded on the basis of the plans developed still in the Russian Empire, during the first world war. The only specialist who dealt with this problem was L.Berg, others, in fact, did not even exist at that time. The continuation of the Bolsheviks’ promotion of imperial traditions, a policy that was openly manifested regarding Bessarabia, led to the direct involvement of the party and Soviet organs in the issue of determining the ethno-national affiliation and the language spoken by the Romanians in Bessarabia. Although some of the cominternist Soviet political leaders, promoters of the expansion of the „proletarian revolution” stated very clearly that the native inhabitants of Bessarabia and to the left of the Dniester are Romanians and the language they speak is Romanian, this correct position of theirs contradicted the policy national of imperial origin promoted by the USSR. In such a situation, seeking to legitimize the buffer republic created on the left bank of the Dniester - Moldavian SSR, but also the claims on Bessarabia, some authors, non-specialists in the field in which they spoke, but especially the local political leaders, the so-called „autochthonists”, emerging only for political reasons, they reinstated the proletarian theory according to which the Moldavians are a people related to the Romanians, but still different, and the language they speak is the „Moldovan language”, a language spoken by the people, different from the Romanian language.
The role of self-esteem in predicting psychological well-being among senior secondary school adolescents in Anambra state: A gender perspective
Authors: Enwere Chinwe Augustina , Iloakasia Adaobi Jennifer
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this study was to establish self-esteem as the predictor of psychological well-being of senior secondary school adolescents in Anambra State, Nigeria, with reference to gender distinctions. The type of research used was correlational research design. The state was chosen because of relatively high level of adolescent maladaptive behaviors, the state comprises 21 local government areas and 6 educational zones, with 262 number of public secondary schools. A sample of 763 senior secondary two students, 396 male and 367 female were used in the study and was arrived at after a population of 20,889 senior secondary two students had been sampled through multistage and strata random sampling. Information was gathered through questionnaire, specifically the Self Esteem Evaluating Rating Scale (SEERS) and the Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWS). Both the instruments showed high reliability, the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of the pre-test questionnaire in this study was 0.81 and 0.86, respectively. The researcher with the help of five assistants obtained 749 completed questionnaires thus having a high response rate. Multiple regression analysis was used to analyze the data and determine the predictors’ strength and to conduct hypothesis testing at 0.05 significance level. The study concluded that self-esteem has a significant relationship with adolescents’ psychological well-being in senior secondary school in Anambra State. Specifically, self-esteem explained 31.7% of the totality of the variance psychological well-being, 7% is caused by internet usage. In the same regard, self-esteem was mutually having a moderately positive though significant correlation with Masculinity for males: (R = 0.517) which represented 26% of variance in Masculinity for males. 7% of the variance. Females’ association was modest (R = 0.484) accounting for 23 percent. The potential influence of anxiety in males should be additionally investigated. 4% of the variance. The results suggest that, although self-esteem is obviously an important factor for both male subjects and female ones, self-esteem plays a more significant role in males. Therefore, the study calls for interventions that may help improve self-esteem, and other areas of psychological well-being for the sexes while considering the specific gender-related difficulties they face.
A framework for hydro-power vibration dynamic measurement and decision-making based on natural language processing
Authors: Yang Peng , Jiao Jiangming , Zhang Xiaoyu , Liu Xianke , Duan Peng
Published: November 2024

The safety management construction of the hydro-power units is necessary to improve the level of engineering quality and economic beneﬁts. However, the traditional hydro-power units lack a uniﬁed safety management decision-making platform, making knowledge retrieval and recommendation difficult. To improve the safety management level of the hydro-power units, the present article provides a framework of intelligent query and auxiliary decision-making in the traditional hydro-power operations. Based on the natural language processing technologies, the auxiliary decision-making platform is composed of three parts, namely, deep semantic similarity model, bidirectional long short-term memory network model and neural collaborative ﬁltering algorithm. Lastly, a case study is conducted, and the auxiliary decision-making platform can provide the user the relevant knowledge guidance to the problem, including defect causes, handling methods, dangerous point analysis and operation preparation, which is helpful to improve the safety management level of the hydro-power units.
Experimental and theoretical analysis of nonlinear acoustic characteristics of perforated acoustic liners
Authors: Liu Yunpeng , Guo Peng , Wang Yibo , Yan Yingwen
Published: November 2024

Perforated acoustic liner is one of the key components commonly used to suppress combustion oscillation in afterburners of military aircraft engines. The acoustic pressure generated by combustion oscillation is relatively high, and the nonlinear characteristics of these liners are significant. This paper employs both experimental and theoretical methods to study the nonlinear absorption coefficient and acoustic impedance of perforated acoustic liners in the range of 0 to 200 Pa. The results indicate that nonlinear effects increase the primary absorption frequency up to 70 Hz as the acoustic pressure amplitude rises from 2 Pa to 200 Pa. For small acoustic pressure amplitudes, it is recommended to use acoustic liners with smaller perforations, whereas for larger amplitudes, the perforation diameter should be increased (d > 4 mm). For liners with a perforation diameter of 1.1 mm, the inclination angle has little effect on the absorption coefficient. When the acoustic pressure amplitude is small, the acoustic liner has an optimal backing cavity height. However, at larger acoustic pressure amplitudes (200 Pa), increasing the backing cavity height is beneficial for the absorption coefficient. When the backing cavity height increased from 20 mm to 130mm, the absorption coefficient more than doubled. The nonlinear acoustic characteristics of perforated acoustic liners can provide valuable insights for the design of anti-vibration screens in afterburners.
Frequency formulation for nonlinear oscillators (part 1)
Authors: He Ji-Huan
Published: November 2024

The perturbation method is a prevalent approach for nonlinear oscillators; however, the outcomes are only applicable to situations with weak nonlinearity. Other analytical methods, such as the variational iteration method and the homotopy perturbation method, can yield a satisfactory approximate solution; however, each method necessitates the completion of multiple calculations. Hereby is recommended a one-step frequency formulation for nonlinear oscillators, and this part 1 focuses itself on odd nonlinearity.
Agile Development of PressAI: Enhancing Educational Efficiency through QR-Based Attendance and AI-Powered Essay Scoring
Authors: Fakhri M. Miftach , Syukur Pramudya Asoka , Pratama Muh Idul Akbar , Mazidan A.M Yusran , Olivia Alya , Rosidah
Published: November 2024

In learning activities, common issues such as time-consuming and manipulation-prone attendance processes, as well as subjective and inconsistent essay grading, often arise. This study aims to develop PressAI, an AI-based application that automates attendance using QR code technology and provides objective essay grading powered by the OpenAI API. The application was developed using the Agile methodology integrated within the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) framework, through iterative stages including planning, requirements analysis, system design, implementation, and testing. The results demonstrate that PressAI enables instant and accurate attendance recording via QR scanning, provides a seamless login experience without repeated authentication, and delivers fast and objective essay assessments. With its features, PressAI is expected to enhance efficiency and transparency in the learning process while offering opportunities for further innovative feature development.
Applying Artificial Intelligence Algorithms for Optimalizing The Electricity Distribution Network
Authors: Susatyo Adhi Pramono  , Endang Sri Wahyuningsih  , Basuki  , Isra’ Nuur Darmawan  , Muhammad Edwin Rachmanudin
Published: November 2024

Abstract: This research aims to apply artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to optimize the electricity distribution network, focusing on improving efficiency, responsiveness, and integration of renewable energy. Deep learning and reinforcement learning algorithms are used to learn energy load patterns and adjust distribution in real-time. Through simulation of the electricity distribution network, this research found a 15% increase in energy efficiency, a reduction in response time by 85%, a 10% increase in maximum load capacity, and a 25% increase in the use of renewable energy. Additionally, operational costs of the network decreased by 12% due to automation generated by AI. The innovation of this research lies in the efficient integration of renewable energy sources and load management through more accurate prediction. The research results show that applying AI in the electricity distribution network can provide an effective and sustainable solution to reduce power loss and operational costs, as well as support the use of renewable energy. Therefore, this research contributes to the development of a smarter and more environmentally friendly electricity distribution system.
StudySync Mobile Application Design for Student Academic Activity Management Based on SQLite Database
Authors: Arsyanda  , M. Miftach Fakhri  , Pramudya Asoka Syukur  , Devi Miftahul Jannah  , Elma Nur Jannah  , Annajmi Rauf
Published: November 2024

The development of information and communication technology has made significant contributions in various sectors, including education. Mobile applications have become an effective solution in improving time management and reducing academic procrastination among students. This research aims to design and develop a mobile application called StudySync that utilizes SQLite database to assist students in organizing their academic activities. The development method used is the Agile method with three sprint cycles, ensuring incremental improvements and continuous validation of features. The application offers task management features, note-taking, reminders, and a search system to facilitate the management of academic information. SQLite was chosen as the main database due to its self-contained, serverless, zero-configuration, and transactional nature, suitable for mobile applications that require fast and reliable database access. The test results show that the StudySync application successfully meets the needs of users in organizing academic assignments and notes and improving student time management.
Ecomuseu Urbano: do canto ao grito, o silêncio
Authors: Borges Osvaldo (Vado) Vergara , Zanatta Cláudia Vicari
Published: November 2024

Este artigo enfoca um deslocamento de 24 horas, divididas em 4 dias de caminhadas, realizadas pelo Ecomuseu Urbano, incursão existencial dos artistas Cláudia Zanatta e Vado Vergara, após um temporal em Porto Alegre. Tendo como base a caminhada como metodologia, a leitura da Odisseia, de Homero, e um plantio realizado no espaço público da cidade, são tecidas as argumentações usando o método de montagem, proposto por Walter Benjamin, para refletir sobre as modificações neste centro urbano e seu impacto no imaginário. Indaga-se, também, como o que está na origem da narrativa homérica reverbera enquanto projeto de dominação como ordem na cidade contemporânea, relacionando-o a uma proposta em arte contemporânea.
Sensitivity to drying and storage of Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels - Myrtaceae seeds
Authors: Muxfeldt Rejane Elize , Tonetti Olívia Alvina Oliveira , Silva Edvaldo Aparecido Amaral da , Pimentel Cleise Rebelo , José Anderson Cleiton , Faria José Marcio Rocha
Published: November 2024

Syzygium cumini seeds are recalcitrant, thus cannot tolerate drying and storage. The aim of this study was to evaluate the longevity of these seeds under different storage conditions and to assess the effect of osmotic treatment with polyethylene glycol (PEG) and abscisic acid (ABA) on reducing sensitivity to desiccation and increasing the longevity of these seeds. Seeds were desiccated until they reached preestablished moisture contents (40, 35, 30, 25 and 15%) and allowed to germinate. With 25% moisture content, germination was approximately 40%, and, with 15%, germination did not occur anymore. In the treatments aimed at reducing sensitivity to desiccation, seeds were incubated for 15 days in a solution of PEG (-1.88 MPa) or PEG (-1.88 MPa) + ABA (10-4 M), desiccated until they reached the preestablished moisture contents mentioned above, and then allowed to germinate. Five conditions were tested for storage: plastic bag in a cold room (8-10 °C; 45% RH); plastic bag in an air-conditioned room (20 °C; 60% RH); paper bag at room temperature; PEG solution at -1.88 MPa at 20 °C; and PEG solution at -1.88 MPa + ABA 10-4 M at 20 °C. Germination tests were carried out after 15, 30 and 90 days of storage. The best storage condition was in a plastic bag in an air-conditioned room, which was capable to keep a germinate rate close to 100% for up to 90 days. Under the conditions tested, osmotic treatment with or without ABA did not reduce sensitivity to desiccation and did not prolong seed longevity.
A ponta de pulverização e a mistura em tanque podem afetar o controle de plantas daninhas e a seletividade dos herbicidas para a cultura da cebola?
Authors: Comachio Lucas Boaretto , Rossi João Pedro Rech , Amler Dionatan Alan , Amler Fabrício Fábio , Guerra Naiara , Mendes de Oliveira Neto Antonio
Published: November 2024

O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar o controle de plantas daninhas em cebola, cultivar Juporanga, conduzida em sistema de transplante de mudas, em função da ponta de pulverização e mistura em tanque de herbicidas. O experimento foi conduzido em área comercial, no município de Imbuia, SC, em delineamento de blocos casualizados com tratamentos organizados em esquema fatorial (2 x 4) + 2 e quatro repetições. Os fatores estudados foram dois modelos de pontas de pulverização, TT 110 015 e ADIA 110 02, e quatro tratamentos com herbicidas: ioxynil + flumioxazin (IO + FL), ioxynil + pendimethalin (IO + PE), diuron + flumioxazin (DI + FL) e diuron + pendimethalin (DI + PE). Adicionalmente, manteve-se duas testemunhas, com e sem capina. As variáveis respostas avaliadas foram controle de caruru, serralha, erva-de-bicho e mastruz; fitointoxicação, estande de plantas, diâmetro e peso médios de bulbos, produtividade comercial e produtividade total. Os tratamentos controlaram totalmente as espécies caruru, serralha e erva-de-bicho. Para o mastruz, o controle foi inferior a 81% para o tratamento com DI + PE aplicado com a ponta ADIA 110 02. A fitointoxicação foi superior a 18% aos 7 dias após a aplicação (DAA) e 8% aos 14 DAA, nos tratamentos com IO + FL e DI + FL. As pontas de pulverização e as misturas em tanque de herbicidas não influenciaram nos componentes de produção e na produtividade de bulbos. As misturas em tanque avaliadas foram eficientes no controle de plantas daninhas e seletivos para cultura cebola, independentemente da ponta de pulverização.
Qualidade da madeira de Podocarpus lambertii visando à produção de polpa celulósica de fibra longa
Authors: Vivian Magnos Alan , Neto Olavio Rosa , Duarte Gabrielly Andrade , Paes Scheila Terezinha da Silva , Moreira Laiara Miguel , Modes Karina Soares , Silva Júnior Francides Gomes da , Dobner Júnior Mário
Published: November 2024

O setor florestal brasileiro está baseado na utilização das madeiras de Eucalyptus e Pinus, com destaque para o último no estado de Santa Catarina. Visando diversificar a base florestal para usos industriais, e fornecer informações sobre espécies que possam vir a serem alternativas, tornam-se fundamentais estudos que visem a caracterização de madeiras. Nesse sentido pode-se destacar a espécie Podocarpus lambertii, que é uma conífera nativa do sul do país, e que apresenta potencial de uso. Desta forma, o presente estudo teve por objetivo avaliar a qualidade da madeira de P. lambertii visando à produção de polpa celulósica de fibra longa. Para isso foram coletadas cinco árvores com 26 anos de idade, originárias de um plantio experimental localizado em Campo Belo do Sul/SC. Destas foram retirados discos para determinação da densidade, composição química e morfologia dos traqueídeos. As densidades básica (0,397 g/cm³) e verde (0,907 g/cm³) obtidas possibilitaram classificar a madeira como leve ou de baixa densidade. Em relação à composição química, observaram-se teores de cinzas (0,69%) e extrativos (4,40%) dentro do esperado para a madeira de coníferas, porém o teor de lignina foi elevado (36,99%), e o teor de holocelulose baixo (58,61%). As dimensões dos traqueídeos, comprimento (1,92 mm), largura (35,06 μm), diâmetro do lúmen (25,55 μm) e espessura da parede celular (4,75 μm), permitiram classificá-los como moderadamente longos e espessos. Os indicadores anatômicos de qualidade, fração parede (28,08%), coeficiente de flexibilidade (71,88%), índice de Runkel (0,41) e índice de enfeltramento (53,71), foram considerados muito bons para produção de polpa e papel, com base nas classificações relatadas na literatura. De modo geral, os resultados obtidos foram satisfatórios, indicando que a espécie merece atenção e estudos mais aprofundados, podendo ser uma alternativa ou complemento ao segmento de fibras longas, que hoje é abastecido exclusivamente pelo gênero Pinus no Brasil.