bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
‘I was born for this’: Perspectivas sobre el storytelling (ludo)musical a través del videojuego Journey (thatgamecompany, 2012)
Authors: Guzmán Anaya Cristina
Published: November 2022

Como textos ergódicos, los videojuegos han introducido nuevos modos de crear, narrar y experimentar historias nuevas y pasadas, redefiniendo los límites de la textualidad al otorgar a sus usuarios un grado variable de agencia creativa sobre el producto lúdico final. La interactividad inherente al medio hace de la cadena de comunicación semiótica en los videojuegos un evento circular, donde el jugador asume el triple rol de receptor, transmisor y co-creador de la banda sonora musical, determinando en última instancia los significados realizados tras su síncresis con las dimensiones visual y afectiva durante la experiencia lúdica. La transitoriedad y continua variabilidad de los procesos semióticos en los videojuegos complican las funciones comunicativas de la música en el medio, elevando interesantes cuestiones sobre cómo esta puede contribuir efectivamente a la narración. A este respecto, este artículo parte de los niveles semióticos propuestos por Hart (2014, 2021) y hace uso de la red sincrética diseñada por Mouraviev (2017), para desentrañar las particularidades que caracterizan el storytelling (ludo)musical en Journey (thatgamecompany, 2012), un título sin texto ni diálogos donde la banda sonora musical sirve de base a toda una catarsis espiritual inspirada en la teoría del monomito de Campbell (1949).
Funciones y características de la música en la ficción sonora en el caso de RNE y Podium Podcast
Authors: Sánchez Gómez Jose Luis
Published: November 2022

El objetivo de este artículo es conocer la importancia de la música dentro de la ficción sonora en RTVE y Podium Podcast. Con un enfoque metodológico mixto, cualitativo en cuanto a la observación e interpretación de datos y cuantitativo en cuanto a recolección de datos, análisis, estadísticas y comparativas. Se evalúa la parte musical según su función interna, función externa, planos sonoros, recursos musicales, psicoacústicos y emocionales. Nuestro campo de estudio se centra en dos casos en particular con algunas características que los hacen especiales, como Guerra 3 (Podium Podcast) y A sangre fría, Truman Capote de RNE, propuesta de realización en directo donde el sonido es lanzado in situ. El resultado del estudio acentúa el valor añadido que representa la música en la ficción sonora, así como reseñar las elipsis temporales y de carácter introductorio. Las conclusiones obtenidas confirman la música como valor añadido. Se observa una decadencia de música diegética dada por la ausencia de imagen, así como la importancia del uso del silencio.
Follicular fluid and serum biochemical and hormonal profiles of normal and cystic dromedary camel breeds
Authors: Bekkouche Amal , Miroud Kamel , Mimoune Nora , Benamor Brahim , Kaidi Rachid , Benaissa Mohammed Hocine
Published: November 2022

Background and Aim: Ovarian cysts (OC) in female dromedary camels have been described as problematic because they can cause infertility. This study aimed to compare the hormone concentrations and biochemical contents present in serum and follicular fluid of normal and cystic she-dromedaries of the two most common Algerian camel breeds (Sahraoui and Targui) to gain a better understanding of biological differences that may yield insights into preventing or treating this ovarian abnormality.

Materials and Methods: At an abattoir in southeastern Algeria, 100 pairs of the same females' ovaries and blood samples were taken immediately after the slaughter of clinically healthy, non-pregnant females (8–15 years old) over two consecutive breeding seasons (November 2017–April 2018 and November 2018–April 2019). The concentrations of glucose, cholesterol, protein, urea, creatinine, triglyceride, gamma-glutamyl transferase, alanine aminotransferase, and aspartate aminotransferase were determined using commercial diagnostic kits and standard analytical procedures. Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay was used to measure progesterone (P4) and insulin concentrations.

Results: The concentrations of glucose, insulin, cholesterol, and P4 in sera and follicular fluid (regardless of ovarian follicle diameter) were different (p < 0.001), but there was no significant difference in the other parameters studied. Glucose, insulin, cholesterol, urea, and P4 levels in blood serum differed significantly from pre-ovulatory follicles. None of the biochemical and hormonal components measured differed significantly between the pre-ovulatory and cystic fluids of the she-dromedaries studied. The breed did not affect the biochemical and hormonal composition of she-dromedary cystic and follicular fluids.

Conclusion: Ovarian cysts appear to form in a metabolic milieu distinct from follicular fluid and blood serum, with no influence from camel breeds. It is suggested that further research on the blood-follicle barrier be conducted to gain a better understanding of the OC development process in she-dromedaries.
Subclinical hypothyroidism and digit span test performance in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Surya Nadhea Debrinita , Widjanarko Nicolas Daniel , Permatasari Theressa Kristiayu , Yosephine Yuliana , Wijaya Ellen
Published: November 2022

Background The digit span (DS) test is one of the most commonly used neuropsychological tests to assess certain cognitive domains, i.e., short-term verbal memory, working memory, and attention. Subclinical hypothyroidism (SH) may be associated with a risk of cognitive impairment in children and adolescents.

Objective To evaluate the association between SH and DS test performance in children.

Methods Eligible studies evaluating SH and DS test performance were included in this systematic review and further assessed for risk of bias using the Newcastle Ottawa Scale. We carried out a meta-analysis using the random effects model to determine mean difference with 95% confidence interval (95%CI) for continuous data. This systematic review was conducted according to the Preview Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) statement.

Results Out of 1,511 participants in the five included studies, 129 had SH and 1,382 were euthyroid.  The quality of all studies were fair to good. Three studies were extracted for meta-analysis, with results showing a trend toward a poorer DS test performance in the SH group compared to controls, although this difference was statistically insignificant (IV -0.57; 95%CI -1.61 to 0.46; P=0.28). There was no significant heterogeneity among the included studies (I2=0%; P=0.69).

Conclusion No significant association was noted between SH and the domains of cognitive function assessed using the DS test. Several intrinsic and extrinsic factors and inability of the DS test to detect subtle impairment may limit its usefulness in children.
Gig platforms and technology-driven management – An overview of algorithms driving platform labor
Authors: Aliemuddin Waqas
Published: November 2022

The rapid growth of the platform-based economy, universally identified as the “gig economy”, in the last decade has paved the way for scholarly discussion on various aspects of platform labor, specifically the use of technology in managing the workforce by such organizations. This paper evaluates Algorithmic Management(AM), also termed Technology Driven Management (TDM) interchangeably, and its use for labor management on gig platforms. TDM is a fundamental pillar of any platform-based organization which they use in managing hundreds of workers spread across regions and time zones, subsequently shaping their performance and the intended outcome of the labor working on their platform. Furthermore, the categorization of TDM by different researchers is explored, in light of which a new framework for TDM categorization is proposed for gig platforms. The need to explore the algorithm as a replacement for traditional roles in the firm is emphasized, as compared to an existing perspective as only the replacement for the supervisory layer of the firms. This review has implications for the burgeoning utilization of TDM particularly in the gig economy perspective and generally the broader market.
Integration of Blockchain with the Internet of Things: A Systematic Review
Authors: Ahmed Muhammad Hazeel
Published: November 2022

Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of physical devices connected through the internet to collect data and make intelligent decisions. It is a rapidly growing field throughout the world and coming up with rapid growth in research fields as well. It enables us to globally access, monitor, and control these devices.However, the lack of internal security measures puts IoT at risk, and its excessive use contributed to various security and privacy challenges. These shortcomings of IoT can resolve if we integrate blockchain technology with IoT. Blockchain technology is a secure decentralized database management system that stores data in terms of blocks. This study demonstrates a brief review of blockchain and IoT integration. The main contributions of this article are: (i) the advantages of merging both technologies, (ii) the challenges of integrating both Technologies, (iii) Use of blockchain and IoT in education sector, and (iv) future enhancements of IoT with blockchain.
Workplace Violence at Apple Inc. as a Result of Prejudice
Authors: Vuddaraju Arjun Varma
Published: November 2022

Violence has become a most common phenomenon in workplaces. Violence in the workplace to about three decades ago after it was classified among the US epidemic. For a long time, violence in the organization and the workplace has become one of the main subjects of concern in companies, labor firms, and government agencies in the US. At the workplace, violence includes suicide, robbery, homicide, sexual harassment and rape, assault, and threats to other workers. Violence at the workplace has been associated with reduced quality of life, decreased staff morale, counseling cost, absenteeism, increased turnover, and reduced productivity. It can also deteriorate the quality of the performance. Incidences of violence at the workplace have been rising for the past fifteen years. Apple is one of the companies with cases regarding workplace violence and violation of the code of conduct. Apple Inc. is one of the most successful and largest companies in the world. The performance of Apple for the previous year shows that the Company is capable of providing the customers with products that help enrich its daily operation.
USE OF PROSTHESIS IN A CAPARACE FRACTURE OF Chelonoidis carbonarius (Testudines: Testudinidae)
Authors: Vieira da Costa Dara Evely , Cerqueira de Paula Tessari Hedermy Christiem , De Lima Borges Leão Cesar , Queiroz Luz Hirano Líria
Published: November 2022

Testudines are members ofthe Reptilia class, they are ectothermic anddiffer from other reptiles by the presence ofthe shell, which covers most of their bodies.Shell fractures are common in these animalsand can occur due to several factors, mainlytrauma. This paper aims to report the useof prosthesis in a red-footed tortoise (Chelonoidis carbonarius). An adult female weighing 2.45 kg was sent to the Wild AnimalSector of Veterinary Hospital of Universityof Brasilia. The specimen presented carapace fracture caused by compress of garbage truck. Even after healing the lesion, there was persistent communication betweenthe coelomic cavity and the environment,which caused recurrent pneumonia. Afterstabilization of the patient and treatmentof infections, an adhesive cover was placedto isolate the coelomic cavity, which waschanged periodically. Moreover, it was decided to make a prosthesis with acrylic resin, since it was not feasible to perform the repair by conventional methods. The methodwas satisfactory in the sealing of the carapace and the animal was monitored for amonth without showing signs of pneumoniaor any other complications.
ASSESSMENT OF POPULATION KNOWLEDGE ABOUT BREEDING AND MANAGEMENT OF DOGS AND CATS
Authors: Caroline de Almeida Gonçalves  , Gabriela Bulkool Ribeiro  , Ramos Afonso Marcos Vinícius
Published: November 2022

The relationship between man and animal has narrowed over the years, causing them to be considered as family members. However, not all owners are aware of the correct ways of raising animals. The objective of this research was to evaluate the level of population knowledge on the ways of handling and breeding dogs and cats. The present work consists of the application of an online questionnaire to the population of Patrocínio-MG. The questionnaire included objective questions about the owner’s personal data, animal data, types of care, management and prevention of diseases. The percentage values obtained in each question were compared using the chi-square test at 5% signiÞ cance. A total of 345 dog and cat owners, residents of the city of Patrocínio -MG, participated in the research. Most of the interviewees are up to 25 years old, have secondary education and have a salary range of one minimum wage. This population has greater preference for breeding dogs, with deÞ ned breeds, adults, preferably fed wit dry feed. The owners provide multiple antiviral and rabies vaccination in animals from puppies with a booster dose annually, and deworming being carried out periodically. It is concluded that the population knows about the types of care and management of dogs and cats, providing them with the basic care needed.
ISOLATION AND AMPLIFICATION OF Anaplasma marginale IN CHICKEN EMBRYO FIBROBLAST CELL CULTURE
Authors: Borges de Faria Vinícius , Oliveira Notário Fabiana , Martins Mathias , Espinoza França Isabela
Published: November 2022

Anaplasma marginale (A. marginale) is a worldwide pathogen that infects a variety ofruminants, but mostly cattle. The present study aimed to describe an isolation technique for A. marginale, using chicken embryo Þ broblast (CEF) cell culture. Blood and tick samples were collected from 5 calves from 2 to 3 months old, which were considered to be infected with A.marginale due to anemia, jaundiced mucous membranes, and prostration. DNA extractionand PCR were performed for diagnosis using blood and tick samples. All tick and blood samples tested positive in PCR. Additionally,ticks were crushed with the aid of a blender for inoculation in CEF cell culture. After inoculation, the cultures were kept at 37ºC and 5%CO2 for 15 days. The cell supernatant of cell cultures was again analyzed using PCR and Wright stain method to conÞ rm A. marginaleisolation. Cell cultures tested positive in PCR, and the presence of the agent was demonstrated by Wright stain. Therefore, by using CEFcell culture it was possible to isolate and amplify the A. marginale in a concentration of 1.3x 107.2 bodies per mL. The CEF cells are undemanding and easy to preserve; they are anoption for isolation and production of A. marginale under laboratory conditions.
Bud Powell Behind the Scenes
Authors: Biunno Diane
Published: November 2022

The Francis Paudras collection on Bud Powell contains over twenty hours of footage of the renowned American jazz pianist Bud Powell (1924-1966).  This article explores the major highlights from the Francis Paudras collection and outlines how archivists at the Institute are making the films more accessible to researchers.
Asymptotically Mean Value Harmonic Functions in Doubling Metric Measure Spaces
Authors: Adamowicz Tomasz , Kijowski Antoni , Soultanis Elefterios
Published: November 2022

We consider functions with an asymptotic mean value property, known to characterize harmonicity in Riemannian manifolds and in doubling metric measure spaces. We show that the strongly amv-harmonic functions are Hölder continuous for any exponent below one. More generally, we define the class of functions with finite amv-norm and show that functions in this class belong to a fractional Hajłasz–Sobolev space and their blow-ups satisfy the mean-value property. Furthermore, in the weighted Euclidean setting we find an elliptic PDE satisfied by amv-harmonic functions.
Manufacturing operations as services by robots with skills
Authors: Heikkilä Tapio , Pakkala Daniel , Seppälä Tuomas , Kotaniemi Jarkko , Pääkkönen Pekka , Saukkoriipi Janne , Niskanen Ilkka
Published: November 2022

This work considers flexible manufacturing operations based on reconfigurable robotic skills and their usage in fully automated service manufacturing. In agile and ultra-flexible manufacturing operations, where lot sizes go down to one, the setup and execution of new tasks must be instant. We extend service manufacturing towards applications of multi-purpose autonomous mobile robots. We take digital data and service-oriented approach to configure and utilize re-usable robot operations formulated as robot skills. We integrate service requests, and system and robot skill models for an easily executable manufacturing service system. We show the feasibility of our approach by experimental tests with merged indoor logistics, assembly, and finishing tasks.
Size-dependent growth kinetics model for potassium chloride from seeded chloride solution
Authors: Zheng Dan , Wang Jiao , Shen Yueqiu , Yang Meihui , Xu Menglin , Ma Yulan , Tian Yongqi , Wu Xieping
Published: November 2022

It was widely known that crystallization kinetics are the basis for crystallization behavior and crystallizer scale-up design. Cooling crystallization of potassium chloride was an essential unit operation in recycling industry. Some researchers have proposed the strategy of adding seed crystals for the intermittent cooling crystallization process to control the particle size and distribution of the target product. This paper studied the complex function relation between particle size and growth rate of KCI in the crystallization process in a continuous mixed-suspension mixed-product-removal (MSMPR) crystallizer at a steady state. Using the crystallization kinetics data, the mathematical models of coupling crystallization were established based on the population balance equations and mass balance equations. Since population density distributions of products behave multiform under different conditions, based on diffusion theory. The growth rate was obtained by a least square method for the multivariate linear regression, and the reliability of the kinetics model was validated experimentally. Fitting results indicated that some classical models, including several size-independent growth models and size-dependent growth models, such as Bransom, C-R, MJ2, ASL, and MJ3, could not model the size-dependent growth accurately. Based on this situation, an exponential growth model was proposed and confirmed to describe the size-dependent growth behavior. It was found that the model parameters have definite meanings and were strongly related to particle size. Compared with the classical models, this model showed good pertinency and adaptability to experimental results when used to describe the population density distribution and the size-dependent growth rate of KCI. This research could provide a theoretical guide for optimizing the crystallization process and designing industrial crystallizers.
Implementation of a polarization-encoded quantum CNOT gate
Authors: Samanta Debajyoti
Published: November 2022

Optics has been successfully used for data processing. The basic building blocks of quantum computers are the quantum gates. Here, a quantum CNOT gate is proposed. To implement the gate advantages of polarization-based encoding technique and optical Kerr material-based switching are utilized. CS2 can show this type of switching feature. An Nd-YAG laser source of 1.064 μm wavelength is used to implement the scheme. Intensity of the laser pulse should be of the order of 1018 W/m2 to excite the 2nd order nonlinearity of the isotropic nonlinear material.
An optimal design of GNSS interference localisation wireless security network based on time-difference of arrivals for the Arlanda international airport
Authors: Eshagh Mehdi
Published: November 2022

Today, most of the aircrafts are navigated by global navigation satellite systems (GNSSs). Landing is a dangerous phase of a flight especially when an airport runway is not clearly seen from the aircrafts. In such cases, GNSSs are useful for a safe landing under the circumstances that healthy signals, free of any interference, reach to GNSSs receiver antennas mounted on the aircrafts. This shows the importance of establishing GNSS interference localisation security networks around airports. Designing a good configuration for the points with GNSS antennas at for receiving interference signals is important for a successful localisation of the interference device. Here, the time-difference of the arrivals of an interference signal to such points or anchor nodes (ANs), are used as observables, and a security network with four ANs is optimally designed along the runways of the Arlanda airport to reduce the dilution of precision (DOP) of the network. Our study showed that by such an optimisation, the maximum DOP value can reduce by 50% meaning a significant increase in the probability of a successful interference device localisation.
In silico ADMET, molecular docking study, and nano Sb2O3-catalyzed microwave-mediated synthesis of new α-aminophosphonates as potential anti-diabetic agents
Authors: Altaff Shaik Mohammad , Rajeswari Tiruveedula Raja , Subramanyam Chennamsetty
Published: November 2022

An efficient and greener method is developed for the synthesis of α-aminophosphonates via Kabachnik–Fields reaction in solvent free condition using microwave irradiation technique. For all of the compounds, an in silico ADMET and molecular docking study was conducted to get insight on the drug likeliness behavior as well as their ability to block the enzyme α-amylase. The compounds with significant binding affinity and significant pharmacokinetic characteristics were produced. The newly produced compounds were spectroscopically analyzed to confirm their structure, and in vitro α-amylase inhibitory activity was also tested for all of them. The compounds 8j (half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50), 100.5 ± 0.2 μg·mL−1) showed better inhibitory activity than the reference drug, acarbose. The compounds 8d (IC50, 108.6 ± 0.2 μg·mL−1), 8g (IC50, 110.9 ± 0.3 μg·mL−1), 8h (IC50, 115.0 ± 0.1 μg·mL−1), and 8f (IC50, 118.9 ± 0.2 μg·mL−1) have been reported to exhibit significant inhibition toward the target enzyme. All the leftover compounds displayed modest to excellent inhibition through IC50 values in the range from 122.3 ± 0.3 to 154.3 ± 0.6 μg·mL−1 while comparing with the reference drug, Acarbose (IC50, 103.2 ± 0.7 μg·mL−1). The results disclosed that the majority of these compounds exhibit significant α-amylase inhibitory activity.
Folate receptor genes were up-regulated in epithelial ovarian cancer and partly associated with patients’ prognosis
Authors: Yang Juanli , Tang Zheng , Ma Yan , Dong Weilei , Luo Guifang , Yu Furong , Jiang Feng , Wang Xiaolan , Liao Wenyan
Published: November 2022

Objective

The present work aimed to investigate folate receptor (FOLR1, FOLR2, FOLR3) expression, functional enrichment, signaling pathway and prognosis in ovarian cancer patients by integrated bioinformatics analysis.

Methods

Folate receptor (FOLR1, FOLR2, and FOLR3) mRNA expression level between epithelial ovarian cancer and corresponding normal ovarian tissue of cancer patients was compared through the TCGA database by GEPIA online analysis tool. The protein–protein interaction (PPI) network of FOLR1, FOLR2, FOLR3, and related genes were constructed through the STRING database. GO and KEGG enrichment of FOLR1, FOLR2, FOLR3, and relevant genes were analyzed. Overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) between FOLR1, FOLR2, and FOLR3 mRNA high and low expression epithelial ovarian cancer patients were compared by log-rank test.

Results

FOLR and FOLR3 mRNA expression in epithelial ovarian cancer tissue were significantly higher than that of corresponding normal ovarian tissue of cancer patients (P < 0.05) The PPI network showed 53 nodes and 298 edges with the average node degree of 11.2. The local clustering coefficient was 0.744, which indicated that the protein–protein enrichment was statistically significant (P < 1.0 × 10−16). Folate receptor (FOLR1, FOLR2, and FOLR3) and relevant genes were mainly enriched in folic acid transport, methotrexate transmembrane transporter activity, antifolate resistance for biological process, molecular function, and KEGG pathway, respectively. The PFS of FOLR1 and FOLR3 high expression epithelial ovarian cancer patients was significantly lower compared to low-expression subjects with statistical significance [hazard ratio (HRFOLR1) = 1.26, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.09–1.45, P < 0.05, HRFOLR3 = 1.22, 95% CI: 1.06–1.40, P < 0.05]. However, the OS was not statistically different between FOLR1, FOLR2, and FOLR3 low and high expression groups.

Conclusion

Folate receptor (FOLR1, FOLR2, and FOLR3) genes were up-regulated in epithelial ovarian cancer and partly associated with patient’s poor prognosis.
INVESTIGATIONS ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF TITANIUM REINFORCED GLASS IONOMER CEMENT (GiC) - CERAMIC COMPOSITES SUITABLE FOR DENTAL IMPLANT APPLICATIONS
Authors:   School of Mechanical Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, DURAIRAJ R. B. , SIVASARAVANAN S. ,   School of Mechanical Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, SHARMA D. K ,   Department of Mathematics , Jaypee University of Engineering and Technology, Guna (M.P), India, RAMACHANDRAN S. ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering , CMR Institute of Technology , Bengaluru , India, HEBOYAN A. ,   Department of prosthodontics , Yerevan state medical University, Armenia
Published: November 2022

Reinforcement of high strength, corrosion resistant materials to conventional ceramic composites effects on improvement of wear resistance, hardness and other mechanical behavior of the ceramics. In this paper it has been discussed about the effect of Titanium (Ti) metal powder (280 Mesh) is Reinforced with Commercially available Glass Ionomer Cement (GiC) to form a ceramic composites in the standard ratios of 8% and 16%. These composites samples were prepared in laboratory at room temperature and capsule dies were used for the preparation of the samples. All the samples were taken for wear, Scanning electron Microscope, Surface hardness, Diametrial tensile test, and Raman Spectroscopy. It is observed that the wear resistances of the Ceramic composites were improved in increasing the addition of Ti percentage, and greater hardness values were achieved on 8% of Ti addition to GiC ceramic composites. In SEM Images of the samples we have observed many cracks on the inner region because of setting time, from these, it is observed that settling time of these ceramic composites have greater role in the achievement of mechanic properties because, the inner region of the ceramic composites required more time to settle (Dry) when compared to the outer surface.
Mental Health Assessment Avoidance Amongst South Asians
Authors: Dhillon Simrit
Published: November 2022

Mental illness is a taboo amongst the South Asian community. Although at an increased risk of developing mental health disorders, the belief that discussing mental health is shameful leads to the community’s underutilization of psychological resources. Essentially, it seems that attempts to evade shame increase assessment avoidance.1
EMOTIONS AND INTELLIGENCE IN THE CONTEXT OF SCIENTIFIC COGNITION
Authors: VOLKOV Alexey
Published: November 2022

The paper reflects one of the main tendencies in modern epistemology, the disclosure of the human dimension of scientific cognition. Science in classical epistemology acted as a purely rational undertaking, and “ideal” scientists were supposed to be dispassionate researchers. Moving beyond these traditional perceptions, we show that feelings and emotional reactions are an integral part of scientific practice. They help both to initiate the scientific inquiry and to justify its results. Special attention is paid to the images and metaphors used in scientific language in order to show that they can reflect not only the individual and personal characteristics (creative imagination and intuition) of the subjects of cognition, but also the features of their evolutionary and social history. The paper thus demonstrates that scientific cognitive activity is deeply ingrained in the life-world and consciousness of a creator – a person who undertakes such activity.
SPECIFIC NATURE OF PROTESTS IN BELARUS BETWEEN 2017 and 2020 (political and sociological aspect)
Authors: GAVRIKOV ANDREY
Published: November 2022

The purpose of the article is to analyze the political split of the population of the Republic of Belarus, the related problems, and the prospects for overcoming the electoral crisis. The relevance of this problem is due to the rapid socio-political changes in the public opinion between 2017 and 2020. Results of the secondary analysis of empirical data collected by the Information and Analytical Center under the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Belarus, the Institute of Sociology of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, the Center for Sociological and Political Research of Belarusian State University, and the Sociological Laboratory of Sukhoi State Technical University of Gomel were used for the monitoring and exploration of the political intention behind the population’s participation in their country’s political life between 2017 and 2020, as well as the attitude of the population to the most important political events during these period. The study reported rapid citizens’ politicization, revealed the applicability of the rational choice theory to the political transformation of Belarusian society, and examined the trends of political behavior in advising the government’s response to direct actions.
YOUNG PEOPLE’ ATTITUDE TO THE GREAT PATRIOTIC WAR: A VIEW FROM RUSSIAN REGIONS
Authors: Ilyin Alexander , Rozhneva Svetlana
Published: November 2022

This paper analyzes the results of a questionnaire survey among university students and schoolchildren which was a part of the sociological research conducted between December 2019 and January 2020. The article presents a comparative analysis of the perception of the Great Patriotic War events and results by young people in Russian regions. It is taken into account that in our country the popular consciousness sees the results and consequences of the 1941-1945 military actions as one of the most important integrating values that supports the system of the state and contributes to national unity. With regard to the historical memory of the war, in order to identify the existing trends in the political consciousness of young people the paper studies the issues of education and upbringing associated with shaping individual attitude to the events of that time among citizens aged 18-30 years. The perception of such values as patriotism and national identity by young people is analyzed. The research also takes into account whether the studied group is sufficiently informed about the objectivity of the events that took place and the results of the war, as well as the factors affecting the mental imagery of modern youth. The study addresses the nationwide trends regarding knowledge about the Great Patriotic War that manifest themselves in the population’s mass consciousness and how they are reflected in the youth environment. The authors consider individual cases in the ten subjects of Russia’s five federal districts noting existing socio-economic and political problems in the regions. The comparative analysis leads to the conclusion about the transformation of the historical memory of the Great Patriotic War in the political consciousness of modern youth and identifies a number of dangerous trends connected with the revision of historical facts in the youth environment of the Russian Federation.
Level of partograph utilization and associated factors among obstetric caregivers in public health facilities of Hawassa city administration, sidama state, Ethiopia, 2021
Authors: Inaro Dola Molore , Eskendir Zewdie Habtamu
Published: November 2022

Background: Systematically detecting and handling complication at early stage of labor is part of guaranteeing quality obstetric service. Proper use of Partograph during labor and delivery helps in achieving a healthy child and maintaining the health of the mother with the least possible level of early intervention, early detection, manage the causes accordingly and timely referral. Even though; partograph use is influenced by different factors it is not well identified in the study area. Objectives: This study aimed to assess level of partograph utilization and associated factors among obstetric caregivers in public health facilities of Hawassa City Administration, Sidama State, Ethiopia, 2021. Methods: A facility based cross-sectional study was conducted from June 10 to June 30, 2021 among 221 study subjects sampled by simple random sampling technique in the selected health facilities. Data was collected using structured self-administered questionnaire. The data was coded, cleaned, entered using Epi data version 3.1 and analyzed using SPSS version 23 statistical software. A descriptive statistics for categorical and continuous variables was done and summarized as numbers, percentages, means and standard deviation. Bi-variable and multi variable logistic regressions were performed to identify factors associated with partograph utilization. The strength of statistical association was measured by adjusted odds ratios (AOR) and 95% confidence intervals. In all cases P-value, less than 0.05 were considered as statistically significant. Result: From the total study participants 62.5% (95%CI: 56%, 69%) of them utilized partograph to monitor women’s in labor. Respondents educational status (AOR=0.038, 95%CI: 0.003, 0.506), profession (AOR=9.9, 95%CI: 1.06, 92.65), service training (AOR 2.28, 95% CI: 1.1, 4.7) and attitude towards partograph utilization (AOR = 3.7, 95% CI: 1.76, 7.83) were factors significantly associated with partograph utilization Conclusion: In this study level of partograph utilization is about 62.5%. Educational status, profession, service training and attitude were significant factors associated with partograph utilization. The concerned bodies should strengthen supportive supervision and provide training to obstetric care providers in order to promote partograph utilization
Philosophy and discourse of war: conflict of worlds as the limit of Jurgen Habermas’s communicative theory
Authors: Bystrytsky Yevhen , Sytnichenko Liudmyla
Published: November 2022

The article is a philosophical response to the oped of the German philosopher Jürgen Habermas Krieg und Empörung, published by him in the Süddeutsche Zeitung in April 2022. The oped demonstrates the philosopher’s view on ideological disputes and political debates or “indignation” (Empörung) in public sphere in both Germany and the EU concerning an attempt to develop a unanimous policy to help Ukraine with weapons against Russia’s military aggression. The authors presume that Habermas published the accountable message of a responsible citizen that means it should be also taken as based on his theoretical achievements. The article consists of two parts. The first part sets out the main arguments of the philosopher’s newspaper article, which ends with a recommendation of compromise and partnership negotiations with the aggressor de facto due to the losses of Ukraine. The second part is an attempt by the authors to clarify the main preconditions and premises of Habermas’s communicative philosophy, which demonstrate the fundamental limitation of its explanatory power for this type of radical dissent, which is war. First of all, the authors suggest, it is the idea of pacification in interethnic relations, which forms the intellectual mood after World War II and finds its philosophical expression in the discovery of a priori foundations of understanding (Apel, Habermas) and ideas of developing formal pragmatics of communication. Attention to the latter allows the authors to demonstrate how consistent analysis of a priori (counterfactual) conditions of communication is considered by Habermas primarily in the historical perspective of positive dimensions of social integration - democratic equality, freedom, justice for participants of communicative interaction. The article concludes with a detailed analysis of the significance of the concept “lifeworld” as one of the central concepts within communicative theory and an analogue of “form of life” and “culture”. The authors argue the idea of perspective creating a common lifeworld for all in the processes of communication is fundamental to the works of the philosopher. The article concludes that the regulative idea of the single world as a basic ontological assumption of communicative theory does limit its explanatory capacity in terms of a war situation as a clash of different cultural worlds.
The long twentieth century?
Authors: Yosypenko Serhii
Published: November 2022

The paper describes the historical and intellectual foundations on which the European political system was built after the Second World War; this system pursued the goal to prevent any war in Europe, but proved unable to prevent the russian-Ukrainian war. The paper shows that this system was built not only because of the trauma of the First and Second World Wars, but also in accord- ance with the liberal attitude to war, which M. Vatter called «war with “war”»; at the same time, such a clear attitude does not refer to real wars, but to an imaginary «war of all against all». Based on the analysis of the principles and results of the research project “War and Society” under the direction of J. Baechler, the author outlines the principles of liberal Realpolitik as the implementation of the mentioned attitude in the realm of wars: it consists in their rationalization both at the level of goals and at the level of means of warfare; such a rationalization finally makes war irrational and unacceptable. From the point of view of such Realpolitik, war is only an extraordinary means of politics, and the russian-Ukrainian war is only an excess of violence, while in the opinion of the author, it is an inevitable consequence of the irrational and violent russian-Ukrainian extrapolitical conflict, whose stakes is the existence self of Ukraine. The author believes that one of the reasons for the inability of the European political system to prevent the russian-Ukrainian war is the belief that with the end of the Cold War, the “century of total war” in Europe also ended, and that the economic and cultural integration of post-communist countries into the European space makes such conflicts impossible. The author refers to the description of the own logic of wars of the 20th century, proposed in R. Aron’s book «The century of total war», and suggests considering the russian-Ukrainian war as a continuation of these wars. In the perspective pro- posed by R. Aron, the mentioned «century of total war» can be considered as a «long 20th century», which continues to this day.
Strategic rationality of mass culture
Authors: Borysenko Yelyzaveta
Published: November 2022

The article deals with a role of mass culture in term of the theory of the culture industry by M. Horkheimer and T. Adorno and the theory of communicative action by J. Habermas, who continues research of the Frankfurt school. It is known that Habermas says about two types of rationality — communicative and structural. The lifeworld and the system correspond them. Usually, culture correspond to lifeworld because it helps people`s socialization. Also it is a place for communication and finding new meanings. However, a place of mass culture is very controver- sial. In particular, it is necessary to distinguish between popular and mass culture, because these definitions have been used as interchangeable for a long time. Popular culture is still an area of meanings. Moreover, it has the potential for protest. From this point of view, it is clearly part of the life world. But mass culture as a «cultural industry» is not so unambiguous. It is worth considering its characteristics and role in people’s life more detail. Above all, one cannot help paying attention to masses. Already in the last century, H. Arendt characterized them as an atomized and isolated group of people, and they are not united by any common ideas. After all, even in the modern world it is possible to see that they do not have and do not want to search for any ideas or meanings. Masses are a direct consumers of mass culture. It is consumerism that the characteristic feature of modernity. Therefore, mass culture is inseparably connected with the market. On the one hand, it sells entertainments, and on the other hand, it generates new consumers, because it is related to advertising. In the same way, mass culture is connected with agitation and propaganda. Thus, it is possible to speak about its connection with politics. The market and politics correspond to the system and are guided by strategic rationality. This fact gives reason to talk about mass culture as a strategic tool. Such culture with no meanings leads to a crisis in society.
The significance of deliberation for the legitimation of social institutions
Authors: Fialko Natalia
Published: November 2022

The concept of deliberation in the Ukrainian philosophical discourse is both underestimated and overestimated. Underestimated — as a self-sufficient category that is not reducible to another con- cept, even if it is the concept of consensus or the concept of democracy. Deliberation appears pri- marily as a careful weighing and selection of arguments when making an important decision. Collegiality may or may not be present here, as well as openness. Therefore, the concept of deliber- ation is somewhat overestimated as something that necessarily improves the quality of democratic procedures, and therefore, supposedly, deliberation itself is something democratic in nature. American political philosopher Joshua Cohen drew attention to the fact that deliberation can be of at least three types: individual deliberation, jury deliberation, and oligarch deliberation. The article analyzes these three types of deliberation and found that the closest to the democratic type of government is individual deliberation, or rather, joint deliberation of responsible citizens. While the deliberation of the jury is mostly closed, it is naturally limited access to the extent of the necessary competence of its possible participants. The deliberation of the oligarchs is even more closed and often even secret. However, the article states that it is more appropriate to replace the name «oligarchs» with the term «captains of business»: then the deliberation of the oligarchs ceases to be a cartel conspiracy, and turns into a coordinated protection of the interests of the national economy. However, for this, de- liberation itself is not enough, so not procedural, but other, namely, value factors of decision-making are needed. Democracy benefits from deliberation when the latter is complemented by the liberal and patriotic values of the participants in the deliberation. Already John Locke convincingly argues the importance of citizens achieving a common conscious agreement in state matters. However, for Locke, the very fact of having property was important, while in practice, achieving an effective agreement requires mechanisms for reconciling the positions of owners with very different amounts of property. To some extent, this problem can be solved by John Rawls` concept of justice.
Memahami Konflik Palestina-Israel dalam Bingkai Berita NU Online
Authors: Islamiati Widya , Rijal Syamsul
Published: November 2022

Penulisan ini berangkat dari adanya sentimen agama dalam isu konflik Palestina-Israel di tengah-tengah masyarakat Indonesia. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana media nu.or.id atau yang biasa dikenal dengan sebutan NU Online sebagai media organisasi masyarakat Islam Indonesia mengkonstruksi pemberitaan konflik Palestina-Israel tersebut. Dengan menggunakan paradigma konstruksivis, pendekatan kualitatif dan model analisis framing Zhongdang Pan dan Kosicki, artikel ini menganalisis teks berita dengan empat struktur besar framing Zhongdang dan Kosicki, meliputi struktur sintaksis, skrip, tematik, dan retoris. Adapun teori yang digunakan adalah teori konstruksi sosial atas realitas yang dikemukakan oleh Peter L. Berger dan Thomas Luckman. Artikel ini berargumen bahwa NU Online memiliki kecenderungan memposisikan pemberitaannya pada posisi dengan sikap dan definisi bahwa konflik Palestina-Israel bukan konflik yang berdasar pada sentimen agama. NU Online mendudukkan dan mendefinisikan konflik tersebut sebagai konflik penjajahan, konflik politik, dan aneksasi wilayah Palestina oleh Israel.
The Commodification of Sundanese Cultural Content on the Indonesian-Korean Kimbab Family Youtube
Authors: Nurhasanah Feby Sopyanti , Wulan Sari Ratu Arti , Sari Rizkita Kurnia
Published: November 2022

Youtube hadir sebagai platform online yang berfungsi bukan hanya sebagai penyebar informasi dan hiburan namun juga sebagai tempat memperoleh keuntungan. Youtuber menjadi profesi yang menggiurkan dan berbagai konten dengan ide baru muncul setiap harinya. Salah satunya Kimbab Family, Keluarga Indonesia-Korea yang membuat konten tentang aktivitas sehari-hari dengan sentuhan budaya Korea. Menariknya, mereka juga sering membuat konten budaya Sunda. Konten ini paling banyak ditonton oleh pengguna youtube. Artikel ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan analisis konten tiga vlog Kimbab Family betemakan budaya Sunda. Teori yang digunakan adalah teori ekonomi politik yang menekankan pada konsep komodifikasi. Tujuan riset ini untuk mengetahui bagaimana komodifikasi konten, khalayak dan pekerja. Hasilnya menunjukkan terdapat komodifikasi konten baik disadari atau tidak oleh Kimbab Family, dengan cara mengemas budaya Sunda lewat makanan, dan kebiasaan yang disuguhkan ke keluarga Korea. Terdapat juga komodifikasi khalayak dengan cara mengikuti keinginan audiens sebagai dasar pembuatan konten sehingga konten disukai dan mendatangkan profit karena digital traffic meningkat. Terakhir, terdapat komodifikasi pekerja, yang melibatkan anggota Kimbab Family sendiri sebagai pekerja mandiri yang dengan tekanan tertentu harus harus menyediakan tontonan yang sesuai dengan selera penonton dan menghasilkan keuntungan. Namun demikian, pekerja memandang keuntungan yang akan mereka dapat sebanding dengan tekanan dalam produksi konten.