bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analogie als Witz
Authors: Szubert Rafał
Published: October 2023

Ist eine Metapher etwas Schlechtes, vor allem in jenen Bereichen der Kommunikation, in denen wir Genauigkeit, Präzision und Eindeutigkeit erwarten? Ist es möglich, so genaue Aussagen über die Phänomene zu machen, die den Gegenstand der Erkenntnis ausmachen, die dank der Sprache vielmehr der Gegenstand der menschlichen Vorstellung von ihnen sind? Sie fallen also in den Bereich der Erkenntnistheorie, nicht der Ontologie. Damit befasse ich mich in diesem Artikel, der auf dem Text des Vortrags basiert, den ich am 13. Juni 2022 im Rahmen meines Habilitationskolloquiums an der Technischen Universität Berlin gehalten habe. Der Text ist gewissermaßen ein gekürzter Auszug aus meinen Überlegungen, die ich in meiner Habilitationsschrift, die im nächsten Jahr in gedruckter Form erscheinen wird, auf mehr als tausend Seiten ausgebreitet habe. Die von mir durchgeführte Studie ist innovativ und stellt aufgrund der Methode der Analyse des Untersuchungsgegenstandes einen Wechsel des bisherigen Paradigmas der Terminologieforschung dar. Die Innovation meiner Studie besteht darin, dass ich mich von der Analyse der semantischen Transformationen einzelner lexikalischer Einheiten wegbewege und die Prinzipien der Konstitution ganzer terminologischer Systeme erfasse.
THE THEME OF NEGATION IN THE VERBALIZED FIELD OF THE CONCEPT OF LAZINESS
Authors: Dombrovska S. A.
Published: October 2023

The article is focused on the peculiarities of the verbalization of LAZINESS concept. The relevance of the paper is determined by the fact that the priority direction of linguistic cognitivism is currently the study of verbalized concepts. Conceptualization as one of the main processes of human cognitive activity is aimed at understanding information in the person’s mind in order to reveal the content of concepts. The purpose of the article is an exhaustive definition of the verbal means of actualizing the theme of negation, compiling a list of defining features that actualize this negation in the verbalized field of the LAZINESS concept. In the paper, semes are considered to be the smallest components of the nominative field, it is emphasized that with the help of splitting the seme into its components, the detailed seme composition of a concept is formed and described. 456 definitions of 21 adjectives in 8 dictionaries have been analyzed. The data were subjected to further definitional analysis, which has demonstated the leading role of the semantic component of the denial of something, the absence of something. In the course of the research, a synonymous series of English lexemes, mainly adjectives united by the theme of lazy, was formed, luding the adjective lazy, as well as words that dictionaries define as its synonyms. The article analyzes the definitions of the lexical unit lazy in English-language specialized dictionaries; the seme analysis of the semantic parcel of negation as part of the nominative field of the verbalized concept of LAZINESS has been carried out. It has turned out that half of the analyzed dictionary definitions have in their composition the negation of a certain quality, state, action. This negation is verbalized by the particle not, the noun lack or participle lacking, the particle no, the preposition without, the prefixes in- and un-, the suffix -less, the prefix dis-, the adjective averse, the prefix ir-, the adverb less, the prefix non-, and the pronoun nothing. The article offers the quantitative representation of the negation seme in the definitions of adjectives-synonyms of the seme LAZY.
SEMANTIC GROUP “ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION” IN THE ENGLISH AND UKRAINIAN PHRASEOLOGICAL PICTURE OF THE WORLD
Authors: Kolegaeva I. M.
Published: October 2023

The article is devoted to the study of a certain fragment of the phraseological picture of the world of English-speaking and Ukrainian-speaking ethnic groups. Phraseological units (PhU) nominating such a feature of the speakers’ behavior as alcohol consumption were chosen as the object of study. The sample consists of 47 English and 45 Ukrainian PhUs. The publication highlights the common and distinctive features of the corresponding fragments of the ethnocultural picture of the world of two unrelated ethnic groups. The linguocognitive aspect of the performed analysis made it possible to distinguish the subject-logical schemes of phraseological units of the corresponding semantics. The first scheme, among those verbalized in our sample, is the following: AGENT CONSUMES SOMETHING IN SOME WAY. It is most widely presented in the material. It verbalizes the component CONSUMES SOMETHING as drinks alcoholic beverages, verbalization is accompanied by a negative evaluative coloring (explicit, in the PhU itself or implicit, in the dictionary definition). The component SOMEHOW is clarified mainly in the interpretation of the relevant PhU (most often it is an accentuation of excessive alcohol consumption). The AGENT component is very sparingly nominated in the PhU; in the case of its explication, somatisms and units of the vestile vocabulary are mentioned. The subject-logical scheme AGENT ENCOURAGES PATIENT TO TAKE SOMETHING is verbalized in a very narrow range of PhUs that denote the act of making someone drink. The subject-logical scheme THE AGENT IS IN SOME PSYCHO-PHYSICAL STATE (as a result of consuming SOMETHING) is widely used in the researched material. By means of phraseological expressions it conveys the state of intoxication. The sample demonstrated the actualization of the container metaphor OUT OF your head, scull to verbalize the reduction of the intellectual potential of the agent in a state of intoxication. Phraseologisms also explain the agent’s inadequate physical behavior. The linguocultural aspect of the research revealed similar and different features of the practice of consuming alcoholic beverages by representatives of two unrelated ethnic groups: English and Ukrainian. This enabled a retrospective chronological dimension of the study of a certain fragment of two pictures of the world: the English and the Ukrainian ones.
SYNERGY OF LANGUAGE AND CULTURE THROUGH THE PERSPECTIVE OF XXI-CENTURY LINGUOCULTUROLOGY
Authors: Matuzkova O. P. , Kovalenko O. V.
Published: October 2023

The article focuses on dynamic language-culture correlation in the context of modern  linguoculturology. This linguocultural research is a version of cultural studies which places language at its heart. At an everyday, human and scientific level linguocultural interests, pursuits and problems have never been more important. The subject matter of this article is therefore crucially topical and reflects the current demand of modern linguistics for new and profound research in this sphere. The topicality is also determined by the linguoculturology evolution into integrative interdisciplinary field of modern humanitarian knowledge in which perspectives from different disciplines can be selectively drawn on to examine the relations of culture, mind and language. The research focuses on dynamic, synergetic mutual interaction of language, culture and mentality reflected in the academic concept and viewed in theoretical aspect. It also defines linguoculture as a key concept of XXI century linguoculturology. Our study relies substantially on the application of linguistic descriptive methodology and devices. The main aim of the work is to describe the complex mechanism of two fundamental categories synergy. The objective determined the tasks of the research: to clarify and describe continuous dynamic complex process of language and culture correlation through linguoculturilogy perspective and define the much disputed key terms –“linguoculturology”,’linguoculture” and “the language of culture”. The research claims that language and culture realationship is characterized by two-sided parity, mutual influence and dependence, inseparable integrity and coherence.
THE FORMATION OF ORTHOGRAPHIC NORM IN GERMAN LANGUAGE
Authors: Yaner O. S. , Kulina I. G.
Published: October 2023

The article is about the formation of orthographic norm in German language since the XVII century up to the present time. The stages of the formation of German orthographic norm are examined with the description of the main characteristics of each of them. On the basis of the research works of prominent Ukrainian and foreign linguists and conference documents related to the formation and codification of a definite orthographic norm  in German (Standarddeutsch) from the XVII century up to the present day, a certain simplification of certain spelling rules in modern German and more consistent adherence to the etymological principle of spelling have been revealed. The aim of this paper is to describe the processes of orthographic norm formation in the German language. The object of the research is orthographic peculiarities of the German written language in XVII–XIX centuries. The subject of the research is orthographic changes in the German language in the XVII–XIX centuries. The research is based on the works of prominent Ukrainian and foreign linguists and conference documents related to the formation and codification of a universally accepted orthographic norm in the German language. The conducted research has revealed the ways in which the orthographic norm in the German language has developed. Undoubtedly, all the authors of the various orthographic reforms were motivated to improve German spelling in order to meet the cultural objectives of the German language at every stage of its development. However, only time will show how much the new rules will ease the task of using the German language in writing. In our opinion, the authors of the latest reform avoided radical reforms, which explains, for example, the preservation of capitalization of nouns in German. The results of the study can be useful in lectures on the History of the German Language, Historical Phonetics of the German Language, as well as in teaching and learning a practical course of German.
SOCIAL AND LEGAL VALUES IN THE PROCESS OF GOAL SETTING OF NORMS OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
Authors: Kantor N. Yu.
Published: October 2023

Based on the analysis of scientific sources, the article provides a comparative description of social and legal values, as well as reveals their role in the process of goal-setting norms of administrative law. It has been found that the subject of rule-making activity, proposing to establish one or another norm of administrative law, must clearly understand for the achievement of which goals he is enshrining it in the sources of legislation. In this case, social values, which are a kind of reference points for any goal-setting subject, help the subject of rule-making activity to orientate. It has been proven that there is an urgent need for a terminological distinction between the concepts of «value of law» and «legal values». The first concept considers law as a value, while the second one reveals the specifics of the impact of social values on the formation of legal norms, as well as the specifics of legal regulation and protection of social values. On the basis of this, the subject of the study devoted to the role of social values in the process of goal-setting of the norms of administrative law was specified, because then the subject of such a study covers a more general concept – «social values». On the one hand, it includes the concepts of «law as a value» and «legal values» in its content, and on the other hand, it allows specifying the concept of «values as guidelines for goal-setting norms of administrative law», narrowing the subject of such research to only those social values that are important for the process of forming the goals of the norms of administrative law. It was concluded that the peculiarity of the study, which is devoted to the role of social values in the process of goal-setting of legal norms, is that it covers the period when the legal norm has not yet been adopted, but the subject of norm-making activity is already determined with its goals (given the existing in society’s values) and ways of formulation in the sources of law. It was established that if the majority of scientists divide the world of values into legal and extralegal and, accordingly, work within the boundaries of the defined worlds – legal (theory of constitutional, administrative law, etc.) and extralegal (philosophy, sociology, psychology, etc.), then within the scope of research the goal-setting of the norms of administrative law is analyzed during the period when the rule of law has not yet been adopted, but legal processes are already taking place – the subject of goal-setting based on legal awareness and taking into account the scale of existing social and legal principles is determined with the goals of the future norm of administrative law.
„Prywatne sprawy” urzędników w guberni grodzieńskiej za panowania Mikołaja I w świetle materiałów archiwalnych Narodowego Archiwum Historycznego Białorusi w Grodnie
Authors: Kowalik Jolanta
Published: October 2023

As a consequence of the partitions and the annexation of the eastern lands of the Commonwealth, the citizens of the former Polish territory found themselves within the borders of the Russian Empire and became the subjects of the tsar. The government’s policy was aimed at transforming the annexed lands to the Russian manner, especially in the administrative aspect, and also consequently in the legislative one. The new reality forced people to change sovereignty and loyalty to a new monarch. Polish officials employed in the administration subordinate to the Russian authorities became a part of the same bureaucratic system as in Russia. The aim of the article is to present the social situation of officials from the Grodno province employed in the local administration during the reign of Tsar Nicholas I. I particularly focused on the officials from the lower positions. Analyzing the archival materials such as personal forms (formal conspiracies) or official correspondence found in the National Historical Archives of Belarus in Grodno, allowed me to stress the most important problems that representatives of this professional group were facing.
Śmierć w rodzinie Krasińskich z perspektywy prywatności. Eliza z Branickich Krasińska – życie w cieniu śmierci
Authors: Górczyk Wojciech Jerzy
Published: October 2023

Death is always a traumatic experience for those closest to the deceased. This was true for Eliza Krasińska, née Branicka,who lost her daughter, father-in-law and husband in a short space of time. An accompanying feature of death is a funeral. In the 19th C, the Krasiński family established a tradition which consisted of two ceremonies. The first one – public and sumptuous, was followed by a much more modest ceremony of private, almost intimate character. Death is not only about mourning. While Eliza could recover from the pain of bereavement after the death of her daughter, the deaths of her father-in-law, Wincenty Krasiński and her husband, Zygmunt Krasiński, one of the greatest Romantic poets, forced her to start a new chapter in life. After the death of her father-in-law, Eliza had to take over the administration of the estate. When her husband passed away, she also had to preserve the literary heritage of the poet. Meanwhile, in the period between the funerals of Wincenty Krasiński in 1858 and her husband in 1859, Eliza began a close relationship with Ludwik Krasiński. Surrounded by scandal, she married Ludwik in 1860.
Psychologia prześladowań w szkole
Authors: Smith Peter K.
Published: October 2023

Dlaczego dzieci stają się częścią zjawiska, jakim jest prześladowanie? Czy cyberprzemoc różni się od tradycyjnego prześladowania? W jaki sposób można zapobiegać prześladowaniu w szkole? W Psychologii prześladowań w szkole zgłębiamy, czym jest prześladowanie i jakie czynniki prowadzą do tego, że dzieci wchodzą w role prześladowców, ofiar, obrońców, świadków czy też nawet kombinacje tych ról. Książka zawiera omówienie strategii zapobiegawczych zmniejszających prawdopodobieństwo wystąpienia prześladowania w szkole, a także przegląd działań, jakie placówka może podjąć, jeśli będą w niej miały miejsce incydenty związane z prześladowaniem. Prześladowanie ma daleko idące konsekwencje, a jego skutki są czasami tragiczne, więc niezbędne jest zrozumienie, dlaczego i w jaki sposób do niego dochodzi. Psychologii prześladowań w szkole umożliwia poszerzenie wiedzy na ten temat w celu podejmowania efektywnych interwencji.
Artificial intelligence in social work practice education. The potential use of Generative AI for learning
Authors: Stone Clare
Published: October 2023

This article is an account of a social work academic’s first engagement with generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). The aim is to introduce this emerging and fast-growing technology to the social work community in order to promote a dialogue about its potential use for learning in social work practice learning placements. Examples are included to stimulate ideas and motivate educators to use generative AI for teaching and learning. The case is made that students and educators need to understand how to use AI responsibly and skilfully to be agile and equipped for the workplace of the future. Although AI can be useful, it has limitations and cannot replace human interaction which is a fundamental aspect of social work education in the workplace.
Atividade física e saúde mental em atletas brasileiros de basquetebol em cadeira de rodas durante o isolamento social na pandemia de Covid-19
Authors: Silva Carlos Mariano Aguiar Ferreira da , Sá Karina  Santos Guedes de , Silva Hugo Vinícius de Oliveira , Costa e Silva Anselmo de Athayde
Published: October 2023

Introdução: Desde o início da Pandemia Covid-19 vários países adotaram o isolamento social (lockdown) como medida de contenção para diminuir a propagação do vírus e reduzir o risco de sobrecarga no sistema de saúde. A prática regular do exercício físico ao longo da pandemia poderia atenuar os prejuízos do isolamento e manter a saúde mental e bem-estar dos atletas. Objetivo: Avaliara Utilizamos um questionário online dividido em duas seções: avaliação da saúde mental e do nível de exercício físico. Resultados e Discussão: Pontuações mais baixas no questionário Short Form 36(SF-36)foram observadas nos domínios “vitalidade” com uma pontuação de 16, “limitação por aspectos emocionais” com pontuação de 55, “limitação por aspectos físicos” com pontuação de 62,5 seguido por “estado geral de saúde” com pontuação de 63.O questionário Physical Activity Scale for Individuals With Physical Disabilities (PASIPD) mostrou uma percepção baixa em relação ao nível de atividade física nas pessoas com deficiência. Conclusão: Os domínios de saúde geral com menor pontuações no lockdown foi “vitalidade” (16) e “aspectos emocionais” (55) e não foi observado associação forte entre os diferentes domínios da escala SF-36 e o nível de atividade física através da Escala PASIPD (p>0,005).
Fig Tree Leaf Caused Phytodermatitis: A Case Report
Authors: BİLGİN Çağlar , IRMAK KAYA Zeynep , GÜRCÜ Sinem
Published: October 2023

Objective: Traditional and complementary medicine practices, which are becoming more and more widespread in the world, appear as a global problem in particular. The leaves of the fig tree (Ficus carica) contain furocoumarin and this may cause phytodermatitis. In this study, it is aimed to present the medical condition of a family of four who were deliberately exposed to fig leaves. Method: Patient records were reviewed retrospectively. Results: The complaints of the patients started on the second day of exposure and the patients applied to the hospital on the fifth day. After their treatment, the patients were discharged with full recovery. Conclusion: Herbal treatment is widely used in our country as well as all over the world. Making evidence-based recommendations for the medical treatment of medicinal plants and phytotherapy products without providing adequate standardization and determining indications and contraindications poses a danger to public health.

Keywords: Ficus carica, poisoning, phytodermatitis, case report.
Motion cueing along separate degrees of freedom on full flight simulators
Authors: Kabanyachyi Volodymyr , Hrytsan Serhii
Published: October 2023

Motion system is one of the most important components of flight simulators. For high quality of motion cueing method of motion cueing along separate degrees of freedom was developed. Based on the research results on the An-74TK-200 full flight simulator, method takes into account the pilot's movement perception with both physical and differential thresholds. Approbation of the methodology on transport aircraft simulators has showed its high efficiency.
Laboratory techniques for hepatic diseases diagnosis
Authors: Chesca Antonella Elisa , Medetova Aigul , Abdulina Galiya , Kouchebekov Berik , Ahmetova Saule , Sandle Tim
Published: October 2023

The study aimed to manage and to analyse the results of the laboratory tests, routinallypractice for hepatitis C diagnosis, using blood tests. Statistical analysis of this study results, was performed using the laboratory informatic system. The results of the study are substantial and intricate reffering to comparision between two methods concretlly ELISA method (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) and chemiluminescence methods and their results. Good to know our opinion that RT-PCR technique, it is considered proper for the diagnosis of HCV ( Hepatitis C virus).
Review on Epidemiological Interface of Tuberculosis At Human Livestock Wildlife in Ethiopia
Authors: Mulatu Henok , Mohammed Shaban
Published: October 2023

Bovine tuberculosis (BTB) is endemic in Ethiopian cattle. BTB is caused by Mycobacterium bovis (M. bovis) and has economic and public health significance. which has significant impact on the health of livestock and human. It has been significantly a cause for great economic loss in animal production. Associated risk factors contributed to the prevalence of the disease in cattle and its transmission. Moreover, the majority of cattle owners lack awareness about the disease and its public health significance. The presence of multiple hosts including wild animals, inefficient diagnostic techniques, absence of defined national controls and eradication programs could impede the control of bovine TB. Awareness rising about the disease, its transmission andzoonotic implication however, in Ethiopia Bovine Tuberculosis in Human-Livestock-Wildlife Interface is not well studied in the country and there were no studies concerning the burden of the disease between human ,animal and wild life which is of great importance for reduction and control measures. This paper aims to review the potential health and economic impact of bovine tuberculosis control in order to safeguard human and animal population in Ethiopia
Shannon Entropy of Chemical Elements
Authors: Łukaszyk Szymon
Published: October 2023

Hund rule of maximum spin multiplicity is a powerful empirical tool to determine the electron population of electronic shells. It was recently discovered that electron populations within an orbital minimize Shannon entropy and maximize spin multiplicity, which seems to be the physical basis for the Hund rule. This study extends these findings to the Aufbau rule, strengthening its meaning. We observed that only about half of the elements with ground state configurations that violate the Aufbau rule have Shannon entropies lower for the actual element's configurations; the remaining ones have the same entropies in actual and Aufbau configurations. Furthermore, for the two nonsingleton sets of consecutive elements that violate the Aufbau rule, the first set (43 < Z < 48) contains elements having lower entropies and the same spin multiplicities in actual and Aufbau configurations, except palladium, the only element that violates the higher or equal multiplicity rule. The second set (88 < Z < 94) contains elements having the same entropies and spin multiplicities.
Differences in Response by Immunosuppressed Kidney Transplant Patients to Moderna mRNA-1273 versus Pfizer-BioNTech
Authors: Bekbolsynov Dulat , Waack Andrew Leland , Buskey Camryn , Bhadkamkar Shalmali Sandeep , Rengel Keegan , Petersen Winnifer , Brown Mary Lee , Sparkle Tanaya , Kaw Dinkar , Syed Fayeq Jeelani , Chattopadhyay Saurabh , Chakravarti Ritu , Khuder Sadik , Mierzejewska Beata , Rees Michael , Stepkowski Stanislaw
Published: October 2023

Immunosuppressed kidney transplant (KT) recipients respond weaker to COVID-19 vaccination than immunocompetent individuals. We tested antiviral IgG response in 99 KT-recipients and 66 healthy volunteers who were vaccinated with mRNA-1273 Moderna or BNT162b2 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines. A subgroup of participants had their peripheral blood leukocytes (PBLs) evaluated for the frequency of T helper 1 (Th1) cells producing IL-2, IFN-γ and/or TNF-α, and IL-10-producing T-regulatory 1 (Tr) cells. Among KT-recipients, 45.8% had anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG compared to 74.1% of healthy volunteers (p=0.009); also, anti-viral IgG levels were lower in recipients than in volunteers (p=0.001). When defined as non-responders (≤2,000 U/ml IgG), Moderna’s group had 10.8% and Pfizer-BioNTech’s group had 34.3% of non-responders at 6 months (p=0.023); similarly, 15.7% and 31.3% non-responders were in Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech groups at 12 months, respectively (p=0.067). There were no non-responders among controls. Healthy volunteers had higher Th1 levels than KT recipients, while Moderna produced higher Th1 response than Pfizer-BioNTech. In contrast, Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine induced higher Tr1 response than Moderna vaccine (p<0.05); overall, IgG levels correlated with Th1(fTTNF-α)/Tr1(fTIL-10) ratios. We propose that the higher number of non-responders in Pfizer-BioNTech group than Moderna group was caused by more potent activity of regulatory Tr1 cells in KT-recipients vaccinated with Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
Measuring Absorbed Energy in the Human Auditory System Using Finite Element Models: A Comparison with Experimental Results
Authors: Garcia-Gonzalez Antonio , Castro-Egler Cristina , Aguilera-Garcia Jose , Cerezo Pablo Moreno , Gonzalez-Herrera Antonio
Published: October 2023

here are different ways to analyse energy absorbance (EA) in the human auditory system. In previous research, we developed a complete finite element model (FEM) of the human auditory system. In this mentioned work, the external auditory canal (EAC), middle ear, and inner ear (spiral cochlea, vestibule, and semi-circular canals) were modelled based on human temporal bone histological sections. Multiple acoustic, structure and fluid-coupled analyses were conducted using the FEM to perform harmonic analyses in the 0.1–10 kHz range. Once the FEM had been validated with published experimental data, the FEM numerical results were used to calculate the EA or energy reflected (ER) by the tympanic membrane. This EA was also measured in clinical audiology tests which were used as a diagnostic parameter. A mathematical approach was developed to calculate the EA and ER, with numerical and experimental results showing adequate correlation up to 1 kHz. Another published FEM had adapted its boundary conditions to replicate experimental results. Here, we recalculated those numerical results by applying the natural boundary conditions of human hearing and found that the results almost totally agreed with our FEM. This boundary problem is frequent and problematic in experimental hearing test protocols: the more invasive they are, the more the results are affected. One of the main objectives of using FEMs is to explore how the experimental test conditions influence the results. Further work will still be required to uncover the relationship between the middle ear structure and EA to clarify how to best use FEMs. Moreover, the FEM boundary conditions must be more representative in future work to ensure their adequate interpretation.
Supercomputers at the Forefront: From Crisis to Preparedness in Pandemic Response
Authors: Mustafa Mujahed , Makhawi Abdelrafie
Published: October 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has unveiled the critical role that supercomputers play in addressing global health crises. This perspective article explores the transformative impact of supercomputing in pandemic response, highlighting how these powerful machines have transitioned from crisis management tools to essential components of preparedness strategies. In this article, we examine the key contributions of supercomputers in combating the pandemic, including their ability to accelerate scientific research, facilitate data analysis, model complex scenarios, and optimize resource allocation. Furthermore, we delve into the role of supercomputing in strengthening public health infrastructure and preparedness. We analyze the lessons learned from the pandemic and emphasize the need for proactive investment in supercomputing capabilities, data infrastructure, and computational expertise as a crucial element of pandemic preparedness efforts. By harnessing the potential of supercomputers, countries can establish robust computational frameworks that enable real-time monitoring, early detection, and effective response to future outbreaks. Moreover, we address the challenges faced by supercomputing initiatives, including the need for enhanced international collaboration, equitable access to computing resources, and the ethical considerations associated with data privacy and security. We discuss potential strategies to overcome these challenges and foster a global network of interconnected supercomputing centers dedicated to pandemic preparedness and response. Finally, we highlight ongoing research and development efforts aimed at advancing supercomputing technologies, such as exascale computing and quantum computing, and their potential to revolutionize pandemic response. We emphasize the importance of sustained investment in research and development to ensure that supercomputing remains at the forefront of future pandemic preparedness strategies.
Any-to-One Non-Parallel Voice Conversion System Using an Autoregressive Conversion Model and LPCNet Vocoder
Authors: Ezzine Kadria , Di Martino Joseph , Frikha Mondher
Published: October 2023

We present an any-to-one voice conversion (VC) system, using an autoregressive model and LPCNet vocoder, aimed to enhance the converted speech in terms of naturalness, intelligibility, and speaker similarity. As the name implies, non-parallel any-to-one voice conversion does not require paired source and target speeches and can be employed for arbitrary speech conversion tasks. Recent advancements in neural-based vocoders, such as WaveNet, have improved the efficiency of speech synthesis. However, in practice, we find that the trajectory of some generated waveforms is not consistently smooth, leading to occasional voice errors. To address this issue, we propose to use an autoregressive (AR) conversion model along with the high-fidelity LPCNet vocoder. This combination not only solves the problems of waveform fluidity but also produces more natural and clear speech, with the added capability of real-time speech generation. To precisely represent the linguistic content of a given utterance, we use speaker-independent PPG features (SI-PPG) computed from an automatic speech recognition (ASR) model trained on a multi-speaker corpus. Next, a conversion model maps the SI-PPG to the acoustic representations used as input features for the LPCNet. The proposed autoregressive structure enables our system to produce the following prediction step outputs from the acoustic features predicted in the previous step. We evaluate the effectiveness of our system by performing any-to-one conversion pairs between native English speakers.
Experimental results show that the proposed method outperforms state-of-the-art systems, producing higher speech quality and greater speaker similarity.
Enhancing Real-Time Control of Brushless DC Motors for More Electric Aircraft
Authors: Sayed Khairy , Aref Mahmoud , El-Zohri Heba , Ahmed Adel
Published: October 2023

Rising fuel costs, significant air pollution, and the need to mitigate the negative consequences of oil consumption have diminished the relevance of traditional vehicles. This shift encourages the adoption of safer, more efficient, and eco-friendly transportation alternatives, such as fuel cell, electric, and hybrid vehicles. Brushless direct current motors are gaining popularity due to their high efficiency, power factor, torque, and controllability. By 2030, Brushless Direct Current motors are expected to replace conventional motors as the standard for power transfer, especially in dynamic applications like automobiles, more electric aircraft. This study explores a control technique to improve real-time control of brushless direct current motors in electric vehicles It presents speed control of these system for electric vehicle applications and an overview of electric vehicle technologies. A model for the 120-degree mode was developed using electrical and mechanical equations in MATLAB/Simulink. Three scenarios were examined to assess the potential of controlling brushless direct current motors using constant and dynamic speed and torque. The actual value reached the reference value in the first two scenarios.
Prevalence and Determinants of Diarrhea, Fever, and Coexistence of Diarrhea and Fever in Children Under-Five in Bangladesh
Authors: Islam Md. Shariful , Chowdhury Mohammad Rocky Khan , Chowdhury Hasina Akhter , Chowdhury Hasina Akhter , Billah Baki , Kader Manzur , Rashid Mamunur
Published: October 2023

Diarrhea and fever are prevalent childhood illnesses with potentially severe consequences, especially when they co-occur. This study investigates the prevalence and determinants of diarrhea, fever, and their coexistence among children under-five in Bangladesh. Data from the 2017-18 Bangladesh Demography and Health Survey (BDHS) were analyzed using multivariable stepwise logistic regression with backward selection. This study found that 5.0% for diarrhea, 34.0% for fever, and 3.0% for the coexistence of both illnesses. Common factors associated with childhood diarrhea and fever included the mother's education, her attitude toward wife-beating, and the child’s age (12-23 months). Diarrhea was associated with households with improved water sources and children in the Barisal division, while fever was linked to underweight children and those from more affluent backgrounds. The coexistence of both was significantly linked to underweight children, higher birth orders, and children from the Rajshahi division. Notably, child illnesses were associated with parental education, higher socio-economic status, and access to improved drinking water sources. Diarrhea affects one in 20 children, fever affects one in three, and the coexistence of both conditions affects one in 35 children in Bangladesh. The findings need further research and policy reviews to develop effective interventions and improve child health in Bangladesh.
Chemical Properties and Biological Activity of Bee Pollen
Authors: Rodríguez-Pólit Cristina , Gonzalez-Pastor Rebeca , Heredia-Moya Jorge , Carrera-Pacheco Saskya E , Castillo-Solis Fabian , Vallejo-Imbaquingo Roberto , Barba-Ostria Carlos , Guamán Linda P
Published: October 2023

Pollen, a remarkably versatile natural compound collected by bees for its abundant source of proteins and nutrients, represents a rich reservoir of diverse bioactive compounds with noteworthy chemical and therapeutic potential. Its large range of biological effects has been known and exploited since ancient times. Today, there is an increased interest in finding natural compounds agaisnt oxidative stress, a factor that contributes to various diseases. Recent research has unraveled a multitude of biological activities associated with bee pollen, ranging from antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties to potential antiviral and anticancer applications. Comprehending the extensive repertoire of biological properties across various pollen sources remains a challenge. By investigating a spectrum of pollen types and their chemical composition, this review produces an updated analysis of the bioactive constituents and the therapeutic prospects they offer. The findings of this review emphasize the necessity for further exploration and standardization of diverse pollen sources and bioactive compounds that could contribute to the development of innovative therapies.
A Novel Spinel Ferrite-Hexagonal Ferrite Composite for Enhanced Magneto-electric Coupling in a Bilayer with PZT
Authors: Saha Sujoy , Acharya Sabita , Bidthanapally Rao , Popov Maksym A , Jain Menka , Page Michael R. , Srinivasan Gopalan
Published: October 2023

The magnetoelectric effect (ME) is an important strain mediated phenomenon in a ferromagnetic-piezoelectric composite for a variety of sensors and signal processing devices. A bias magnetic field, in general, is essential to realize a strong ME coupling in most composites. Magnetic phases with (i) high magnetostriction for strong piezomagnetic coupling and (ii) large anisotropy field that acts as a built-in bias field are preferred so that miniature, ME composite-based devices can operate without the need for an external magnetic field. We are able to realise such a magnetic phase with a composite of (i) barium hexaferrite (BaM) with high magnetocrystalline anisotropy field and (ii) nickel ferrite (NFO) with high magnetostriction. The BNx composites, with (1-x) wt.% of BaM and x wt.% NFO, for x = 0-100, were prepared. X-ray diffraction analysis shows that the composites did not contain any impurity phases. Scanning electron microscopy images revealed that with an increase in NFO content, hexagonal BaM grains become prominent, leading to a large anisotropy field. The NFO rich composites with x ≥60 show a large magnetostriction value of around -23 ppm, comparable to pure NFO. The anisotropy field HA of the composites, determined from ferromagnetic resonance (FMR) measurements, increased with increasing NFO content and reached a maximum of 12.39 kOe for x= 75. This large in-plane HA acted as a built-in field for strong ME effects under zero external bias in a bilayer with PZT. The BN composite was cut into rectangular platelets and bonded with PZT to form the bilayers. ME voltage coefficient (MEVC) measurements at low frequencies and at mechanical resonance showed strong coupling at zero bias for samples with x ≥33. The highest zero-bias MEVC of ~22 mV/cm Oe was obtained for BN75-PZT bilayers wherein BN75 also has the highest HA. Bilayer of BN41-PZT showed a amximum MEVC ~800 mV/cm Oe at electromechanical resonance at 68.4 kHz. The use of hexaferrite-spinel ferrite composite to achieve strong zero-bias ME coupling in bilayers with PZT is significant for applications related to energy harvesting, sensors, and high frequency devices.
Las prácticas de enseñanza en las aulas de historia
Authors: Gregorini Vanesa
Published: October 2023

El presente artículo discurre entre dos campos del saber: los estudios culturales que han colocado al accionar de los sujetos como motor de cambio de las culturas escolares y la etnografía como enfoque privilegiado que permite acceder a las prácticas de enseñanza, aspectos de particular relevancia para comprender el cotidiano áulico, más allá de lo impuesto o documentado. Desde la perspectiva señalada, se recupera el derrotero de investigación efectuado sobre las prácticas de enseñanza en las aulas de Historia del nivel medio, con el fin de destacar los aportes que la perspectiva etnográfica puede proporcionar a la construcción del conocimiento en la Didáctica de la Historia. Además, se procura reflexionar sobre las dimensiones metodológicas y los posicionamientos teóricos que dialogan en la construcción de un saber con carácter fronterizo y de un campo de investigación al que abonan distintas disciplinas y enfoques.
La Odisea: una historia de guerra y de amor
Authors: Zavala Ana
Published: October 2023

El artículo analiza una clase ‘diferente’ en el contexto de mi curso de primer año liceal. La primera parte pone brevemente bajo análisis los fundamentos de dedicar una clase a narrar algunos pasajes de La Odisea, mientras que la segunda hace foco en los entrelazamientos narrativos y de hecho temporales que atravesaron aquella clase. La tercera parte está dedicada a las diversas improntas temporales presentes tanto en mi propio discurso narrativo como los que los estudiantes dejaron ver en sus trabajos para finalmente involucrar la propia dimensión temporal de la presente escritura analizando el pasado –vivencia y experiencia– en un escenario que tiene un pie en lo público y otro en lo personal y privado.
Entrevista con Silvia Finocchio
Authors: Massone Marisa Raquel , Zabala Ana , De Vargas Gil Carmen Zeli
Published: October 2023

Silvia Finocchio es Profesora de Historia por la UBA (1982) y Doctoraen Ciencias Sociales por FLACSO (2007). Se desempeña como profesora titularde Historia General de la Educación en la UNLP y profesora asociada deDidáctica y Prácticas de la Enseñanza (historia) en la UBA. Entre 2017 y 2020ha dirigido la carrera de Historia en la UBA y es actualmente investigadora enel programa Educación, Conocimiento y Sociedad del Área de Educación deFLACSO Argentina donde dirige el posgrado en “Curriculum y prácticas escolares”.Se destaca su papel como consultora de UNESCO para asuntos curricularesen distintos países de América Latina y el Caribe. Ha sido tambiéninvitada por diferentes países americanos y europeos para realizar estanciasde investigación o para dictar seminarios. Fue consultora del Ministerio deEducación en Argentina, en el cual se desempeñó como directora de Curriculumy Capacitación Docente entre 1999 y 2001. Entre sus libros, sobresale LaEscuela en la historia argentina, editado por Edhasa en 2009.
HYBRID WORK: EFFICIENCY OF DWI ELECTION SYSTEMS BASED ON E-VOTING AND CONVENTIONAL TO BOOST TRANSPARENCY IN 2024 ELECTIONS
Authors: Sabrina Ibriza , Sultan Sultan , Nurfadilla Nurfadilla , Patasik Kezia
Published: October 2023

The dynamics of digitalization lead us to information disclosure and better work efficiency. The democratic party feels very close, 2024 will be the pinnacle of the democratic party along with developments in technology and information, in line with that digital participation will bring the 2024 Election into a more transparent realm. However, in reality, Indonesia is still stuck with network infrastructure problems and areas that are not evenly distributed. With a population and area that is so wide, leveling network infrastructure takes more time. The application of the electoral system in a conventional way is considered less effective in accommodating estimated vote recapitulation, so another system is needed to support the deficiencies in conventional elections. Writing this scientific paper aims to find out how the efforts in implementing hybrid working and achieving solutions with the enactment of the concept of hybrid working with the application of two systems based on e-voting and conventional. The type of research used is normative legal research with the Statute approach, Conceptual approach, and Comparative approach. The legal materials used are primary legal materials and secondary legal materials obtained from literature studies, the collected legal materials are then analyzed descriptively qualitatively. The results of this study indicate that the implementation of elections with one system, namely the conventional system, still has many problems in several aspects, especially the aspect of transparency, so the application of e-voting is present to complement the shortcomings of the conventional electoral system. Seeing that the regional structure and network infrastructure are not evenly distributed, based on the analysis results, applying the hybrid working concept in elections can balance the two systems with the hope that the 2024 election will become a more efficient, effective, and transparent democracy.
LEGAL BASIS OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ORGANIZATION IN UKRAINE UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF MARITAL STATE
Authors: Perevalova L. V.
Published: October 2023

The article examines the problems of legal regulation of public administration in Ukraine under martial law. On the basis of legislative acts and scientific works of domestic authors, the current state of public administration and its shortcomings are analyzed. Attention is focused on the factors that affect the efficiency of public administration. Factors that can lead to a crisis in the public administration system have been identified. The general functions of public administration are outlined, the functions performed by public administration during martial law are highlighted. Changes in the structure of public administration during the Russian military aggression are considered. The primary importance of introducing new mechanisms and standards, which are characteristic of the developed countries of the world, into the system of public administration was determined.
NEEDS OF ELDERLY PEOPLE AND POSSIBILITIES OF ITS REALIZATION IN MODERN CONDITIONS
Authors: Grybko Olga
Published: October 2023

The article is devoted to the definition of such a multifaceted phenomenon as needs, as well as the search for ways to realize the needs of the elderly poeple in modern conditions.

It is established that needs are a complex phenomenon that reflects social life and develops under the influence of such components of social life as the economy, public administration and public policy, culture, education, etc. Satisfaction of needs to a greater extent depends on the interaction of a person with the social environment and is formed under the influence of society. It is because of the presence of needs that a person has motives for a certain activity.

Maslow’s extended pyramid of needs (7 levels) was used as the basis for the study of the needs of the elderly – where the first class of needs (physiological needs) includes: the need for healthy food, the need for clean drinking water, the need to maintain an acceptable temperature in the place of residence, the need for support health and treatment, the need for movement, the need for rest, the need for financial means to meet the above needs. The next levels of needs, respectively, are the need for security, the need for love and belonging to a group, the need for respect and recognition, cognitive needs, aesthetic needs, and the need for self-realization.

The article considers two essential modern aspects of realization of the needs of the elderly. First, it is a rapid change in needs under the influence of scientific and technological progress and globalization. And secondly, these are the conditions for meeting the needs in the context of the 2020-2021 lockdowns and the effect of martial law from February 2022. It was determined that the third and fourth levels of needs increase in elderly people during the pandemic and in the conditions of martial law: the needs for belonging to a group, love, respect and trust.
MEMORY OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR IN CONTEMPORARY KHARKIV
Authors: Dvorkin Ihor
Published: October 2023

The proposed article examines the place of commemoration of the Second World War in the urban space of modern Kharkiv on the example of memorials and monuments. In the Soviet and post-Soviet period, the memory of the war was reflected in the names of streets, memorials, monuments and other "places of memory". In particular, they are devoted to the war as a whole, as well as to its various events. They are dedicated to the heroism of Soviet soldiers, the tragedy of Polish officers and other victims of Soviet totalitarianism, the tragedy of the Jewish people – the Holocaust, the Ukrainian liberation movement – the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, etc. The article analyzes the changes that took place in the commemoration of the war after Ukraine gained independence. It is assumed that the modern Russian war will also have an impact on the memory of the Second World War in Ukraine and Kharkiv, in particular.