bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Language problems in the legal and public discourse of Ossetia in the early XX century (by the materials of the regional periodicals)
Authors:   North Ossetian State University named after K. Khetagurov, Kobakhidze E. I. , Tuaeva B. V. ,   North Ossetian State University named after K. Khetagurov
Published: June 2024

The article considers a set of issues related to the process of spreading the Russian language in Ossetia in the second half of the 19th – early 20th centuries, among which the problem of the native language occupied a central place as it was on the periphery of the educational activities of the local elementary school. The article based on a wide range of diverse sources, including legislative acts, with the primary use of materials from newspaper periodicals of the early 20th century, published in the Terek region. An analysis of documentary materials showed that the spread of the Russian language in the North Caucasian outskirts and its linguistic “Russification” was provided with legal support due to its immanent significance as a marker of Russian statehood. The main attention in the article is paid to the analysis of the journalistic discourse of early 20th century formed in Ossetia relatively the position of the Ossetian language in elementary school, which was assigned the functions of an auxiliary tool for mastering the Russian language. The main ideas and provisions expressed by representatives of the Ossetian intelligentsia and reflected in the pages of the regional periodical press are considered. Pedagogical authorities recognized in Ossetia, writers and public figures spoke out in defense of the native language, which faced the threat of complete oblivion on the peripheryof educational work and lost its original functions of a folk educator and teacher. Recognizing the objectivity of the factors that determined the secondary status of the Ossetian language (the absence for a long time of textbooks, teaching aids and methodological materials for Ossetian schools, etc.), publicists came out with demands for the translation of primary education into the native language of pupils, which were supported by the highest Caucasian administration. At the same time, the advanced Ossetian public recognized the historical conditionality of the need for the mountaineers to master the Russian language space as a factor that softens the painful process of adaptation to new realities and ensures movement towards a civil universe. The preservation of the native language as the core of the national culture along this path was perceived as a moral duty of the intelligentsia, an imperative of its creative activity.
Civil law problems of contractual relations in the framework of interaction between detectives and law enforcement agencies
Authors:   Academy of Management of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, Dudkin D. A.
Published: June 2024

The relevance of the topic under consideration is due to the fact that in modern conditions, in order to combat administrative and criminal offenses, along with bodies operating within the framework of public legal regulation, various types of entrepreneurial activities operating within the framework of private legal means of legal regulation continue to develop. The interaction of detectives and law enforcement agencies in the Russian Federation acts as an integral element of the mechanism for implementing the law enforcement function of our country. This is primarily due to the fact that both state (represented by law enforcement agencies) and non-state (represented by private detectives) bodies act as subjects that implement the human rights (law enforcement) function of the state. The relevance of the topic under consideration is beyond doubt in view of the aggravated political situation at the international level that has developed during the special military operation conducted by the Russian Federation. The current foreign policy situation has turned the idea of the unshakable priority of international law, the norms and provisions of which are simply not taken into account and ignored by a number of countries. In the current situation, law enforcement agencies do not always have the opportunity to carry out their activities outside the jurisdiction of Russia, falling under the sanctions of unfriendly states, while a private detective has a free hand since they are a business entity and act primarily in the interests of the customer of these services. The article highlights the problematic issues of the implementation of contractual relations arising within the framework of interaction between detectives and law enforcement agencies. On the basis of this, civil law problems are identified that prevent them from exercising their human rights function, the signs and conditions of concluding a confidential cooperation agreement between the parties within the framework of current legislation are considered.
Discourse markers as cognitive dominants of communication in different language systems
Authors:   North-Caucasus Federal University, Kamensky M. V.
Published: June 2024

The article contains the results of studying the discourse markers as a universal cognitive and functional phenomenon of discourse from the point of view of the theory of cognitive dominants of speech. The attempt is made to analyze discourse markers as a component of the conceptual structure of discourse from the point of view of thematic, subject, sociocultural, instrumental, and intentional principles. The role of discourse markers as cognitive dominants in speech is justified and verified on the basis of the modern corpora of Russian, English, French and Japanese text and speech material which represents different language systems and types of discourse. The topicality of the research is determined by the practical necessity and importance of further development of cognitive studies of discourse markers in directions, which open up the possibility of effective automated identification of discourse markers in different languages through the use of heuristic methods and artificial intelligence technologies. In this regard, the formalization of cognitive potential of discourse markers belonging to different language systems based on the theory of cognitive dominants is believed to provide a significant theoretical and linguistic basis and new data for the further development of the principle of heuristic analysis of discourse markers in speech belonging to different types of discourse. The scientific significance of the research is determined by the fact that the obtained results provide a qualitatively new approach to the issue of providing a formal description of discourse marker functions as cognitive dominants of speech for the purpose of developing the algorithms of text and discourse processing, and, in particular, the heuristic identification of discourse markers in electronic text corpora in different languages.
On the system of strategic planning documents in the field of environmental protection and rational use of natural resources
Authors:   North-Caucasus Federal University, Postulga L. V.
Published: June 2024

Introduction. The article discusses the problems of the system of strategic planning documents. Materials and Methods. Within the framework of this research, the author analyzed the indicated problems using formal-legal analysis, synthesis, generalization, and comparative-legal methods, which allowed developing possible ways to solve them. Analysis. The significance of the number of strategic acts regulated by law makes it difficult for strategic planning participants to understand the order and significance of actions performed within the framework of the planned process and the adoption of planned acts. The main goal-setting strategic document of the federal level in the field of socio-economic development has not been adopted. There is no correlation of goals and specific indicators in the planning acts of both one and different stages of planning. There are documents that are not regulated by the Law on Strategic Planning, but which, in turn, become the basis for the development of strategic documents on a downward vertical. The issues of defining uniform planning deadlines have not been settled. The absence of mechanisms for the implementation of planned acts and responsibilities has been revealed. Results. Based on the analysis, proposals are put forward to improve the legal regulation of strategic planning, which will allow to build an effective system of strategic documents and ensure high efficiency of planned activities.
The axiological space of the Karachay-Balkar film discourse (on the material of documentary films about the deportation: “Khorlatmaz adam esi”, “Sad Pages of Fate”, and the feature film “Mariam” based on real events)
Authors:   North-Caucasus Federal University, Aibazova A. M.
Published: June 2024

Introduction. The article is devoted to linguo-axiological and linguo-cultural analysis of the units used by the speakers of the Karachay-Balkarian language in the verbalization of memories associated with the fundamental event for the formation of the linguistic culture and linguistic picture of the world of this people, the forcible deportation of 1943–1957. The relevance of the article is due to an attempt made in it to bridge the gap in the field of linguo-axiological and linguo-cultural studies of the Karachay-Balkarian language with the reference to film discourse related to the deportation theme. On the basis of a deep and detailed analysis of languages units used by the characters of the films, the units containing an element of evaluation are identified. The purpose of the article is to establish the features of the use of such units and the nature of their formation. Materials and Methods. The units for analysis were selected by the method of continuous sampling and subjected to general and author’s categorization in accordance with their intentional component. The comprehensive methodology of the research includes linguoculturological, contextual, consituational and conceptual analysis of the axiological concepts under consideration. Analysis. The most representative objects of analysis in this regard are the film texts of documentaries and feature films, the plots of which are based on real events, since, due to the arbitrary nature of the selection of linguistic means by the interview subjects in such films, we see the form of the language as close as possible to the natural speech of its speakers in everyday life. The representation of key axiologems in this case is verified by the existential form of explication. Results. The author of the article concludes that various means of language can be involved in the formation of evaluative units, and units with a negative evaluative component predominate in the film texts of the mentioned subject. The axiologization process of the most significant linguistic worldview components occurs in an inextricable relationship with the process of verbalization in the polycode text of a movie based on the components of the value-orientation space shared by all representatives of society.
Diplomatic trips in the first third of the XIX century and their role in shaping the idea of the Caucasian borderland and Persia
Authors:   North-Caucasus Federal University, Moiseenko A. Y.
Published: June 2024

Introduction. The favorable geographical location of the Caucasus attracted the attention of the Ottoman Empire, Iran, the European countries and Russia. Each state sought to establish its control and influence over this region, and therefore, special attention should be paid to the diplomatic missions to Persia of people who pursued Russian interests, such as A. P. Ermolov and A. S. Griboyedov. Materials and Methods. The study is based on the analysis of the texts of the work of A. P. Ermolov, N. N. Muravyev, A. S. Griboyedov. Analysis. It was these travelers who participated in Russian embassies in Iran in the first third of the XIX century, during which important information was recorded about the natural and climatic conditions, about the inhabitants of Persia, about their customs and traditions, data were obtained on the military potential of the Persians, who at that time received help with weapons and finances from England and France. From Russia, they adopted the experience of the combat use of artillery. The material embassy are the main sources for studying travel to Persia and show the results of diplomatic trips of Russian delegations. Results. According to the results of the study, it can be concluded that thanks to the trips of Russian delegation to Persia by A. P. Ermolov and A. S. Griboyedov, the interests of Russia in the Caucasus were taken into account and protected.
The cancellothyridid brachiopod Terebratulina chrysalis from the Selandian Kerteminde Marl at Gundstrup, Denmark
Authors:   Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, University of Copenhagen, Denmark, Schrøder Ane Elise , Surlyk Finn ,   Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Published: June 2024

The articulate brachiopod Terebratulina chrysalis is very common in the Upper Cretaceous chalk of northern Europe and in the Danian chalk, bryozoan limestone and coralline-bryozoan limestone mounds of Denmark. It was one of the few brachiopod species that survived the mass extinction at the Cretaceous–Palaeogene boundary and it belongs to a long-lived group of closely related Cretaceous–Recent species. It represents a non-specialised generalist which with a rootlike pedicle was able to attach itself to a great variety of both hard and soft substrates. The great adaptability is probably the main reason for its evolutionary success. This is the first systematic study concerning brachiopods from the Kerteminde Marl Formation in Denmark. Hitherto Terebratulina chrysalis is the only known brachiopod from the Gundstrup blocks, referred to the Kerteminde Marl.
Sheep (Ovis aries) training protocol for voluntary awake and unrestrained structural brain MRI acquisitions
Authors: Pluchot Camille , Adriaensen Hans , Parias Céline , Dubreuil Didier , Arnould Cécile , Chaillou Elodie , Love Scott A.
Published: June 2024

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive technique that requires the participant to be completely motionless. To date, MRI in awake and unrestrained animals has only been achieved with humans and dogs. For other species, alternative techniques such as anesthesia, restraint and/or sedation have been necessary. Anatomical and functional MRI studies with sheep have only been conducted under general anesthesia. This ensures the absence of movement and allows relatively long MRI experiments but it removes the non-invasive nature of the MRI technique (i.e., IV injections, intubation). Anesthesia can also be detrimental to health, disrupt neurovascular coupling, and does not permit the study of higher-level cognition. Here, we present a proof-of-concept that sheep can be trained to perform a series of tasks, enabling them to voluntarily participate in MRI sessions without anesthesia or restraint. We describe a step-by-step training protocol based on positive reinforcement (food and praise) that could be used as a basis for future neuroimaging research in sheep. This protocol details the two successive phases required for sheep to successfully achieve MRI acquisitions of their brain. By providing structural brain MRI images from six out of ten sheep, we demonstrate the feasibility of our training protocol. This innovative training protocol paves the way for the possibility of conducting animal welfare-friendly functional MRI studies with sheep to investigate ovine cognition.
Surgical Application of a Four-Screw Plate for Locking the Physial Section of the Knee Joint in Children Whose Growth Continues
Authors: Hertsen I.H. , Martsyniak S.M. , Zinchenko V.V.
Published: June 2024

Summary. Background. The classic method of surgical treatment of knee joint deformity in the coronal plane is fixation of the epimetaphyseal area using an eight-shaped 2-screw plate according to the concept of guided growth. To improve this technique, we developed, patented and applied a butterfly-like 4-screw quad plate. We also hypothesized that the 4-screw plate would result in faster controlled correction of angular knee deformities than the 2-screw plate.
Objective: to improve surgical treatment of children with axial deformity of the knee area, whose growth continues.
Materials and Methods. A retrospective analysis of the treatment of 37 children with deformity of the knee in the coronal plane, who were implanted with a 2-screw or 4-screw bone plate, was carried out. The study cohort included both genu varum and genu valgum of both primary and secondary etiology. In dynamics, a comparative analysis of X-ray morphometric parameters obtained from panoramic radiographs of the lower extremities was carried out. Also, depending on the type of implant, the rate of deformity correction and the incidence of complications were compared.
Results. We found that the use of a 4-screw plate compared with a 2-screw plate was associated with a shorter interval between implantation and removal, i.e., faster correction. This was confirmed by the indicators of correction of mechanical axis deviation, lateral distal femoral angle and medial proximal tibial angle. No statistically significant difference between the two types of implants was found in the incidence of complications of surgical treatment.
Conclusions. Analysis of the rate of correction of clinical and radiomorphometric indicators of deformation of the knee joint in the coronal plane depending on the age periodization of the child’s ontogenesis showed an advantage in the surgical use of a 4-screw quad plate compared to the use of a 2-screw quad plate for fixation of the epimetaphyseal area.
The Effect of Occupational Stress on the Psychological Well-Being of Healthcare Workers: Basis for Stress Management Interventions
Authors: V. ECHALAR LOVELY
Published: June 2024

Stress is a popular topic these days. In the workplace, stress is something that almost every worker experiences. It is not simply the notion of physical labor but also the wear and tear of work on a person’s mental health. Long-term and extreme occupational stress can be a severe threat to the psychological well-being of an employee. The growing stress among healthcare workers prompted the researcher to become engaged, sensitive, and concerned about the topic’s significance. Hence, the researcher made a competent effort to determine the effect of occupational stress on the psychological well-being of healthcare workers in General Santos City. The respondents were chosen from the Tertiary Hospitals of General Santos using convenience sampling given that the healthcare workers work in a hectic and demanding environment. Data were gathered through a survey questionnaire disseminated using a link to a Google form. Results revealed that healthcare workers have average levels of occupational stress and moderate levels of psychological well-being. The level of occupational stress of healthcare workers significantly influences their psychological well-being. Conclusively, the findings revealed a significant relationship between occupational stress and psychological well-being. A moderate positive correlation between these variables suggests that as occupational stress increases, the adverse effect on psychological well-being among healthcare workers of General Santos City tends to increase as well. Since the relationship is moderate, it means that while there is a positive relationship between occupational stress and psychological well-being by 35.8%, other factors by 64.2% may also influence the psychological well-being of healthcare workers. Based on the findings, a ‘primary-organizational’ and ‘secondary-organizational’ level of stress management intervention has been crafted for the healthcare workers of General Santos City.
A Study of Recent Policy Reforms that Led to Entrepreneurship Development in India
Authors: Yadav Ankit , Mohan Himanshu , Kohli Anu , Verma Pragya
Published: June 2024

Entrepreneurship is critical to every country's economic growth since it acts as a catalyst for economic success by creating jobs, contributing to national income, rural development, balancing regional development, export promotion, technological development, and so on. Since India's independence, the government has periodically taken steps to promote entrepreneurship, but none of these efforts has been particularly successful in fostering the type of disruptive growth that would otherwise be seen in the country. To address these obstacles, the government recently introduced a new set of policy reforms that have resulted in a startling improvement in recent years. The aim of this paper to study these recent reform and reason that made India 3rd largest start up ecosystem and a hot spot destination of start up in the world.
Sonographic Determination of the Pancreatic Duct Diameter among Healthy Individuals in Gaborone, Southeast District, Botswana
Authors: Ogba Uko
Published: June 2024

The pancreatic duct is an intrapancreatic restricted tube that connects the pancreas to the common bile duct. The pancreatic duct transports pancreatic juice to the common bile duct for digesting. Pancreatic duct diameter is an important index in assessing pancreatic duct pathology as well as the pancreas. Duct obstruction may lead to dilatation due to cancer of the pancreas, pancreatitis, cholelithiasis or duodenal pathology. Recent studies have established a direct relationship between dilatation of the pancreatic duct and cancer of the pancreas. The objective of this study is to determine the pancreatic duct diameter in apparently healthy individuals in Gaborone and its relationship with anthropometric variables. Sonographic determination of the pancreatic duct diameter is very important for providing an objective evaluation of the pancreas and the nature and extent of disease if pathologic. Establishment of a baseline reference value for the pancreatic duct diameter is therefore important for providing a normogram in healthy individuals in Gaborone, Botswana. A total of 384 randomly selected individuals and 330 pancreatic duct diameter measurements were used for the study between July 2020 and May 2021. Optimum sonographic scanning technique described by Taylor et al was utilized in measuring the pancreatic duct diameter in this study. The mean pancreatic duct diameter was: 2.40±0.58mm for the head, 2.10±0.50mm for the body and 1.84±0.54mm for the tail. The mean pancreatic duct diameter for the present study was 2.11±0.50mm. The pancreatic duct diameter increased with age from 45years, indicating statistically significant relationship (P-value=0.0492). There was no significant statistical difference in the overall mean pancreatic duct diameter between male and female (p > 0.05). The present study has established that the pancreatic duct diameter for adults in Gaborone is 2.11±0.50mm and could be used in clinical setting as baseline reference value. The normogram also will be a valuable tool in age related pancreatic duct pathologies.
CyberCop: A Remote Surveillance Solution
Authors: Patil Anurag , S Shetty Sohan , Raj B Varun , P Shankar Sahana
Published: June 2024

In the realm of contemporary law enforcement, combating cybercrime necessitates innovative tools capable of navigating the digital landscape effectively. This paper examines the development and implications of a custom Remote Access Tool (RAT) tailored specifically for law enforcement use and made specifically for the Linux environment. Unlike conventional malware, this RAT operates covertly, evading detection by traditional antivirus software, and enables authorized agents to remotely access and gather crucial information from target systems. Through a user- friendly interface and advanced functionalities, it empowers law enforcement agencies to conduct digital investigations with unprecedented efficiency and efficacy, while also raising important considerations regarding legality, transparency, and ethical conduct in the pursuit of justice.
Relationship between Anti-Müllerian Hormone, Antral Follicle Count, Thyroid Hormone, Age and BMI in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Authors: Hassan Deeb Hala , Alsolaiman Lojain , khaddam Walid
Published: June 2024

Background: One of the most prevalent endocrine disorders affecting women of reproductive age is Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The long-term health issues it can create in women, like obesity, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and most significantly, infertility, are what make it so problematic.  Methods: Between July 2022 to the end of October 2022, Dr. Youssef Al-Hussein Center for Fertility and Infertility Treatment in Tartous conducted this study with two groups: patients (83) and healthy women (67). Blood samples were collected from patients and healthy subjects, and laboratory analyses were performed, including Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) using Cobas e 411 devices, TSH analysis using an I chroma device, and AFC measuring using a transvaginal ultrasound probe.  Results: The levels of AMH and each factor (physical activity, smoking, TSH and BMI) did not significantly differ according to the statistical tests (P>0.05), but there was a clear statistical difference (P<0.05) in the relationship of AMH with age, showing that AMH decreased with advancing age. The association between AMH and AFC, where AMH was the quantitative expression of the antral follicle count (AFC), also showed a significant difference.  Conclusion: Smoking and physical activity had no impact on AMH levels, and neither did BMI or TSH levels. However, age clearly had an impact on AMH, and AMH was the quantitative representation of AFC.
Over gele hesjes en klimaatactivisten: een zoektocht naar gedeeld belang in eco-sociaal beleid
Authors: Geerts Robbe
Published: June 2024

Boekbespreking van Waarom gele hesjes niet met een bakfiets rijden.
WEB-BASED IDEA MANAGEMENT AND QUADRUPLE HELIX NETWORKING OF CREATIVE INDUSTRY COHORTS FOR COVID-19
Authors: Mikelsone Elina , Babris Matijs , Segers Jean-Pierre , Beitane Alina , Babre Andra Marta
Published: June 2024

On the one hand, web-based idea management platforms such as IdeaScale, Spigit, and BrightIdea can be used to facilitate the sharing of ideas and insights from existing EU and international cohorts of relevance to COVID-19. These platforms can be used to capture ideas from the experts, employees, public and other stakeholders (internal and external), and to facilitate the exchange of ideas and insights in a structured and organized way. On the other hand, Quadruple Helix networking can be used to facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing between existing EU and international cohorts of relevance to COVID-19. This approach involves bringing together four key stakeholders – government, industry, academia, and civil society – to work together to develop solutions to the grand societal challenges posed by the pandemic. In this paper authors will fill the gap between web-based IMS practical application and theoretical framework of Quadruple Helix model to demonstrate potential benefits of merging of these elements. To bridge the gap systematic and analytical literature review will be done to create new Quadruple Helix web-based IMS framework and demonstrate it in action with case study taken from the creative industry. Aim of the research: potential of web-based idea management application in Quadruple Helix context in networking of existing EU and international cohorts of relevance to COVID-19. To reach the aim this research uses a combination of literature review, action-based research, and descriptive analysis to analyse the data and draw conclusions. Main conclusions: proves the potential of web-based IMS application with Quadruple Helix context. The application of the web-based IMS and Quadruple Helix approach is holistic and adaptable. Authors have created Quadruple Helix Adaptation in Idea Management Application Framework by including elements such as: Application elements includes: P1 is idea generation process, P2 is idea evaluation, P3 continuation of IM; Adaptation elements includes Quadruple Helix approach partners: Q1: universities, Q2: civilians; Q3: businesses; Q4: government.
Observations of the 2024 May 14 X8.7 Solar Flare with the Goldstone-Apple Valley Radio Telescope (GAVRT)
Authors: Velusamy Thangasamy , Dorcey Ryan , Kreuser-Jenkins Nancy , Lamb Lisa Nichole , Pagano Erica , Anderson Marin M. , Lazio Joseph , Levin Steven
Published: June 2024

The Goldstone-Apple Valley Radio Telescope (GAVRT) project conducts a regular monitoring program of the Sun. The GAVRT Solar Patrol project uses a 34 m diameter antenna to produce raster-scan maps of the Sun simultaneously at 4 frequencies ranging from approximately 3 to 14 GHz. On 2024 May 14, as part of regular GAVRT Solar Patrol observations, raster maps were produced when an X8.7 solar flare occurred in active region AR13664. Here we present the GAVRT maps of the May 14 flare along with microwave flux density spectra showing the non-thermal microwave burst emission from mildly relativistic electrons produced in this largest flare of Solar Cycle 25 to date. AR13664 reappeared as AR13697 and continued to be very active, producing X flares while GAVRT monitored its activity. GAVRT microwave data provide a powerful complement to the energetic electrons tracked by X-ray, millimeter-wave and γ-ray emissions.
Prototype Biodiversity Digital Twin: Real-time bird monitoring with citizen-science data
Authors: Ovaskainen Otso , Lauha Patrik , Lopez Gordillo Julian , Nokelainen Ossi , Rahman Anis , Souza Allan , Talaskivi Jussi , Tikhonov Gleb , Vancraeyenest Aurélie , Lehtiö Ari
Published: June 2024

Bird populations respond rapidly to environmental change making them excellent ecological indicators. Climate shifts advance migration, causing mismatches in breeding and resources. Understanding these changes is crucial to monitor the state of the environment. Citizen science offers vast potential to collect biodiversity data. We outline a project that combines citizen science with AI-based bird sound classification. The mobile app records bird vocalisations that are classified by AI and stored for re-analysis. Additionally, it shows a shared observation board that visualises collective classifications. By merging long-term monitoring and modern citizen science, this project harnesses the strength of both approaches for comprehensive bird population monitoring.
Self-Care in Nursing Education
Authors: Kennel Kimberly D. , Barrett Trina , Smith Brown Jami , Tucker Janet
Published: June 2024

Background:

The mental health of students and faculty has become a growing issue in academia. Faculty need to provide role-modeling early in nursing programs to enhance psychological well-being for future nurses that will have lasting effects throughout their careers.

Method:

A total of 29 faculty members participated in a descriptive study investigating types of self-care goals and how they could be achieved by College of Nursing faculty during their annual performance appraisal.

Results:

Seventy-three percent of respondents reported they anticipated that achieving these self-care goals would enhance their faculty role. Further, the respondents associated achievement of self-care goals as a way to improve their faculty performance.

Conclusion:

Since every individual has a unique perspective of the world, a self-care approach that works for one person might not work for another. Self-care goals should therefore be tailored to the unique needs and perspectives of each person.

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J Nurs Educ
. 2024;63(6):394–398.]
The Effects of Structured Mentorship and Onboarding of Novice Nursing Faculty
Authors: Lambert Kayla , Sanders Dorris Dana , Williams Amy
Published: June 2024

Background:

The United States currently is experiencing a nursing faculty shortage that greatly affects the number of nurses entering professional practice. Nurse faculty transitioning from clinical practice to academia face challenges that may have negative effects on job satisfaction and feelings of competence. Despite barriers, quality nursing faculty are needed.

Method:

This quality improvement project evaluated the effects of an 8-week structured onboarding mentorship on novice nursing faculty's job satisfaction and feelings of competence. Novice faculty were paired with a mentor and completed weekly meetings and an online on-boarding curriculum based on National League for Nursing Nurse Educator Core Competencies. A pretest-posttest design assessed feelings of competence and job satisfaction before and after the 8-week intervention.

Results:

Findings indicated increased feelings of competence and no change in job satisfaction.

Conclusion:

Outcomes demonstrate how mentorship and structured orientation can positively benefit novice faculty's experiences and competence during their transition into academia.

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J Nurs Educ
. 2024;63(6):405–408.]
An experimental analysis of fuzzy logic-sliding mode based IFOC controlled induction motor drive
Authors: Tidke Rekha , Chowdhury Anandita
Published: June 2024

This paper presents the prototyping of a fuzzy logic-sliding mode control technique for improved dynamics of induction motors. The proposed technique used the new fuzzy logic-sliding mode control technique as the main drive control using indirect field-oriented control theory. A simulation model was designed and implemented in a MATLAB/Simulink environment. An experimental prototype of the proposed circuit topology was fabricated, with a 0.37 kW induction motor fed from a quasi-impedance source inverter (q-ZSI) controlled by fuzzy logic-sliding mode-based indirect field-oriented control. In the real-time control, a DSpace 1202 Microlab box was used as a deployment module for the new control scheme on the q-ZSI-fed induction motor. The performance was studied under various constant speed ranges and step/ramp speed responses, both in simulations and experimentally. In this study, the proposed control method showed improved dynamic behavior of the system under constant speed and forward speed operation. The impact of FL-SMC in speed tracking with fast speed convergence was validated with experimental results. Moreover, ripple-free voltage and the current of the induction motor were observed with the proposed control scheme.
Lifestyle habit change related to presenteeism change among Japanese employees
Authors: Tsuchida Momoko , Monma Takafumi , Ozawa Sakiko , Kikuchi Ayako , Takeda Fumi
Published: June 2024

This study aimed to examine the relationship between changes in lifestyle habits and presenteeism change according to sex. This retrospective cohort study was conducted using data from health checkups, the World Health Organization Health and Work Performance Questionnaire (WHO-HPQ) short form, and health insurance claims for 9366 Japanese corporate employees in 2015 and 2016. Changes in 11 lifestyle habits of sleeping, eating, exercise, drinking, and smoking were classified into four patterns by combining lifestyle habits (good/poor): (a) no worsening, (b) worsening, (c) no improvement, and (d) improvement. A multiple regression analysis was conducted for each sex, with changes in the WHO-HPQ score as the objective variable, lifestyle habits change (worsening or improvement) as the explanatory variables, and age, job position, department, diseases, lifestyle habits, and WHO-HPQ score at baseline as adjustment variables. The results showed worsening of good lifestyle habits, such as sleeping, regular exercise, and frequency of drinking in men, while sleeping in women was associated with negative changes in the WHO-HPQ score. On the other hand, the improvement of poor lifestyle habit of sleeping was associated with positive changes in the WHO-HPQ score. These findings suggest that maintaining good lifestyle habits of sleeping for both sexes, and exercising and drinking for men, may be beneficial in maintaining work performance, while improving the poor lifestyle habit of sleeping for women may be beneficial in improving work performance.
EEG-Based Control of a 3D-Printed Upper Limb Exoskeleton for Stroke Rehabilitation
Authors: Sarhan‬‏ ‪Saad M. , Al-Faiz Mohammed Z. , Takhakh Ayad
Published: June 2024

Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) have emerged as transformative tools for translating users’ neural signals into commands for external devices. The urgent need for innovative treatments to enhance upper limb motor function in stroke survivors is underscored by the limitations of traditional rehabilitation methods. The development of communication and control technology for individuals with severe neuromuscular diseases, particularly stroke patients, is centered on utilizing electroencephalographic (EEG) signals to accurately decode users’ intentions and operate external devices. Two healthy subjects and a stroke patient were enrolled to acquire EEG signals using the EMOTIV EPOC+ sensor. The experimental procedure involved recording five actions for both motor imagery and facial expression signals to control the 3D-printed upper limb exoskeleton. EEGLAB and BCILAB software were used for preprocessing and classification. The results showed successful EEG-based control of the exoskeleton, representing a significant advancement in assistive technology for individuals with motor impairments. The support vector machine (SVM) classifier achieved higher accuracy in both offline and online modes for both motor imaginary and facial expression tasks. The conclusion highlights the appropriateness of using EEGLAB for offline EEG data analysis and BCILAB for both offline and online analysis and classification. The integration of servo motors in the exoskeleton, allowing movements in five Degrees of Freedom (DOF), positions it as an effective rehabilitation solution for individuals with upper limb impairments.
Catastrophe ou présage. Causes et pronostics des séismes dans le Japon du xviie siècle
Authors: Hayek Matthias
Published: June 2024

Dans cet article, nous examinerons comment les tremblements de terre ont été expliqués et utilisés comme support de prédictions au Japon au xviie et au début du xviiie siècle. Durant cette période, qui correspond au premier tiers de l’époque dite d’Edo 江戸 (1603‑1868), les séismes sont présentés comme des phénomènes explicables par diverses théories. Celles-ci font aussi bien intervenir des principes « physiques » issus des cosmologies confucéenne, bouddhique, voire aristotélicienne, que des récits mythiques mettant en scène les dieux locaux. Par ailleurs, le séisme continue d’être présenté comme une forme de présage, et peut à ce titre servir de support à des techniques prédictives. En observant les croisements entre ces deux regards sismologiques, nous verrons comment la cosmologie se trouve liée à des considérations morales, et les phénomènes naturels aux destinées humaines.
Rhétorique philosophique et fondement de la dialectique
Authors: Renaud François
Published: June 2024

Le commentaire du Gorgias de Platon par Olympiodore d’Alexandrie (av. 505-apr. 565) est le seul commentaire ancien du dialogue qui nous soit parvenu. Peu connu et négligé, ce texte présente pourtant un réel intérêt historique et herméneutique. Outre sa valeur pour notre compréhension du néoplatonisme tardif, l’interprétation d’Olympiodore est susceptible de renouveler à certains égards notre lecture du texte platonicien et d’alimenter le débat méthodologique actuel, qui remet de plus en plus en question certains présupposés herméneutiques dominants jusqu’il y a peu dans la recherche (notamment concernant la chronologie, la forme dialoguée et la dialectique). La présente étude se concentre sur deux thèses fondamentales du commentaire : d’une part, l’unité de la forme dramatique et du contenu doctrinal du dialogue, interprétée à la lumière du Phèdre et de la République, et d’autre part, le fondement de l’accord dialectique (à la fois dans sa teneur réfutative et maïeutique), à savoir les « notions communes (koinai ennoiai) ». La dernière section de cette étude identifie quelques mérites et quelques difficultés du recours au Phèdre et à la République ainsi qu’aux « notions communes ».
On the Nature of ‘Logos’ in Aristotle
Authors: Winslow Russell
Published: June 2024

Dans l’Éthique à Nicomaque, Aristote propose une division de la partie de l’âme qui possède le logos. À partir de cette curieuse division, l’auteur s’interroge sur le paradoxe qui consiste à devenir un citoyen individuel au sein d’une collectivité civique. La division proposée dans l’Éthique implique une distinction entre (1) un logos qui écoute et répète des logoi et (2) un logos proprement actif et créatif, en tant qu’energeia, en tant que logos. Se fondant sur la thèse aristotélicienne, que le logos en tant qu’energeia, comme la vertu, parvient à son achèvement grâce à une répétiton de l’univers de logos environnant, l’auteur examine la nature de cette transformation, au sein du logos, de la simple répétition à l’activité véritable. En outre, puisque Aristote affirme que la nature singulière de l’être humain, par contraste avec les autres sortes de nature, est d’être à l’œuvre dans le logos, on est conduit à prolonger ces questions jusqu’à considérer ce que signifie la nature chez Aristote et, en particulier, la nature du logos.
Unité et vérité de la « phantasia »chez Aristote
Authors: Stevens Annick
Published: June 2024

L’article vise à montrer que l’unité des différentes fonctions attribuées par Aristote à la phantasia est assurée par la signification originelle du terme correspondant au verbe « apparaître », et que la diversité de ses fonctions et de ses valeurs de vérité dépend des circonstances de l’apparaître. La division principale doit se faire entre l’apparaître en présence de l’objet, qui concerne tous les passages où la phantasia est étroitement associée à la sensation, et l’apparaître en l’absence de l’objet, où la phantasia a lieu sans la sensation, qu’elle soit activée volontairement ou non. La relation de la phantasia à la vérité varie également en fonction du type de vérité pertinent dans chaque situation : vérité antéprédicative de la simple saisie, vérité propositionnelle comme adéquation au réel, vérité pratique ou encore absence de pertinence de la question de la vérité dans la fiction assumée comme telle. Est également mis en évidence le rôle crucial de la phantasia comme condition de la pensée et de l’action.
Renewable Energy for Agriculture Sustainability Conservations
Authors: Prasad Dharmbir , Singh Rudra Pratap , Anand Jatin , Roy Ranadip , Khan Md. Irfan
Published: June 2024

This study outlines sustainable agriculture practices in Simdega District, India, emphasizing the critical role of agriculture using the renewable energy. With a focus on long-term environmental, social, and economic viability, the study employs a multidisciplinary approach, integrating field surveys, policy analysis, and literature review. In the agriculture industry, including renewable energy solutions may improve resource efficiency, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and foster climate resilience. Additionally, effective post-harvest processing technology like solar dryers and biomass-based systems may be powered by renewable energy reducing food loss and enhancing the quality and marketability of agricultural products. Increased production, water conservation and soil health may all be achieved by using sustainable agricultural practices including organic farming, precision agriculture and agro-forestry.
Digital Ethics in Higher Learning Institutions
Authors: Aliasan  , Kusnadi  , Muzaiyanah Muzaiyanah , Razzaq Abdur
Published: June 2024

This study examines the ethical considerations and challenges related to digital technology in higher learning institutions, with a focus on intellectual property rights, database management, and the use of digital technology in education. The literature review and bibliometric analysis reveal a growing body of research focused on these topics, indicating the increasing importance of digital ethics in higher education. The study highlights the need for higher learning institutions to take a proactive and systematic approach to addressing digital ethics, by implementing appropriate policies and procedures, providing education and training to students, faculty, and staff, and promoting a culture of responsible and ethical technology use. The study also provides recommendations for higher learning institutions to promote digital ethics, including the development and implementation of comprehensive policies and procedures, ongoing education and training, and the establishment of a culture of digital ethics.
Review Work on Machine Learning Approaches for Predicting the Remaining Lifespan of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Authors: Revana Guruswamy , Shaik Nafeesa Khaisar , Nishtala Harini , Pasham Snehalatha
Published: June 2024

Lithium-ion batteries play a crucial role in storing energy for electric vehicles, and their reliability is of paramount importance. These batteries are widely used in various appliances for energy storage, catering to specific appliance requirements. Understanding the battery's reliability is essential, given its vital role in energy storage. Even when fully charged to 100%, the battery's capacity undergoes changes as the number of usage cycles increases. Once the capacity surpasses limit of acceptable performance, it leads to a depleted battery incapable of retaining a charge. As a result, the concept of remaining service life (RSL) becomes pivotal in battery management systems (BMS) for both industrial purposes and scholarly investigations. This chapter delves into the appropriate method for predicting RSL, incorporating the implementation of machine learning techniques.
Solid-State Synthesis and Characterization of LiNi0.75Co0.20Al0.05O2 Cathodes for Lithium-Ion Battery Applications
Authors: Agoncillo Joshua Brian , Cabading Mark  Verndick , Cervera Rinlee Butch M.
Published: June 2024

The increasing demand for electric vehicles and alternative energy sources results in high demand for energy storage, such as high-capacity rechargeable batteries. Ni-based ternary cathodes like lithium nickel cobalt aluminum oxide (NCA) have become promising due to their high energy density. In this study, a facile solid-state reaction pathway for the synthesis of LiNi0.75Co0.20Al0.05O2 cathode using metal oxide precursors was investigated. Thermal analysis using TGA-DTA showed the decomposition and mass loss of the calcined precursors and revealed an endothermic reaction at about 700°C, which can be attributed to Li2CO3 melting. XRD analysis reveals the creation of hexagonal NCA with an α-NaFeO2 r3m structure along a secondary LCO phase. However, resintering leads to a more thorough reaction, yielding hexagonal NCA with lattice parameters a = 2.863 Å and c = 14.192 Å. In addition, SEM-EDX analysis reveals irregularly shaped agglomerated morphology and relatively homogenous distribution of Ni, Co, and Al for the resintered samples.