bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Nanotechnology based on anode and cathode materials of sodium-ion battery
Authors: Hu Chunxi
Published: November 2023

With the urgent need for carbon neutrality and the new energy vehicle industry's quick development around the world, the market demand for batteries is growing rapidly. At present, the batteries in the market are mainly lithium-ion batteries. However, the shortage and uneven distribution of lithium deposits worldwide result in high production costs. In recent years, sodium-ion batteries have developed rapidly for the sake of their similar principles and easy access to sodium resources, and are regarded as being able to replace lithium-ion batteries in the future. Nanotechnology is widely used in sodium-ion batteries to overcome the issue of extracting/inserting during charging/discharging due to the sodium ions large radius. This paper reviewed the application of nanotechnology in both anode and cathode materials of sodium-ion batteries. This paper covers widely used cathode materials such as layered transition metal oxides, polyanion compounds, and Prussian blue. Nanotechnologies employed in anode materials such as carbon-based materials and titanium-embedded materials are also introduced. It has turned out that sodium-ion batteries can improve the sodium storage capacity, energy density, and cycle performance efficiently via the application of nanomaterials.
Current situation and looking-forward advancement of internal combustion engine
Authors: Yin Ruoyu
Published: November 2023

With a history of over 100 years, the internal combustion engine has undergone continuous technological advancements, making it widely utilized in various sectors such as industry, agriculture, and transportation. This is due to its high thermal efficiency and broad power range. However, the rapid growth of the global economy has led to a significant increase in the number of internal combustion engines, resulting in heightened energy consumption and environmental pollution concerns. Consequently, new technical requirements have been imposed on internal combustion engines. One key focus for researchers in this field has been improving the fuel economy of internal combustion engines. Through relentless efforts, remarkable progress has been made in producing economy cars with fuel consumption as low as 3 liters per 100 Km. Additionally, the growing demand for environmental protection has sparked increased attention toward reducing harmful emissions from internal combustion engines, which has become a topic of shared concern. In this article, the researcher will delve into the developmental journey of traditional internal combustion engines and explore the advantages and disadvantages of each engine type.
Study on mechanical principle and combined structure of shear wall and swing wall in seismic design of high-rise buildings
Authors: Peng Peng
Published: November 2023

This paper studies the mechanical principle and combined application of shear wall and swing wall in the seismic design of high-rise buildings. Shear wall is a longitudinal wall perpendicular to the plane of a building, which resists the shear force generated by an earthquake through shear resistance, flexural stiffness, and contribution stiffness. Swing wall is a kind of seismic wall that can produce large horizontal displacement. Its mechanical principle is to improve the seismic resistance through flexible design, energy absorption and stiffness control. Shear wall and sway wall have advantages respectively, but they also have limitations respectively. By optimizing the layout and combination of shear walls and swing walls, give full play to their advantages and improve the overall seismic performance of the building. The effectiveness of the combined application is verified by the buildings with different seismic grades and structure types. However, this study has some limitations, such as the failure of the references to fully cover all relevant studies. Future research can further explore more new seismic structure systems, and combine with the latest materials and technology, and constantly improve the seismic design theory and practice of high-rise buildings. To sum up, shear wall and swing wall are a common structural system in the seismic design of high-rise buildings. By studying the mechanical principles and combined application, we provide new ideas and methods for the seismic design of high-rise buildings, which helps to improve the seismic performance and ensure the safety of personnel and property.
Properties and application of Kelvar and its composites
Authors: Xun Ziyang
Published: November 2023

In recent years, synthetic fiber reinforced composites have attracted more and more attention. The advantages of these materials compared to other traditional metal materials are reflected in their lighter weight, more unique flexibility, and superior mechanical properties. Because of this, these synthetic fiber composites are increasingly used in industry, the military, and other advanced technologies. Among them, Kevlar fiber composites have unique properties. Compared with other synthetic fibers, it has lower fiber elongation and higher tensile strength and modulus. Not only that, but the Kevlar composite also has better thermal properties and impact resistance. This article will first introduce the properties of Kevlar fiber, and then introduce different kinds of Kevlar composite materials. These include MS-Kevlar, SSG@Kevlar, Kevlar-Reinforced composites, and Kevlar aerogels. Because these composites have many different properties, they can have corresponding products in many different fields. The knowledge of existing materials helps us think about more applications for these new composites.
Service Quality Impact on Customer Satisfaction of Multipurpose Loan Products
Authors: Jaenudin Jaenudin , Verawati Evi
Published: November 2023

This study aims to determine: How the influence of service quality on customer satisfaction at PT WOM Finance Kemayoran Branch, Central Jakarta. This research is a quantitative study. The research location is PT WOM Finance, Kemayoran Branch, Central Jakarta. The population in this study were customers of PT WOM Finance Kemayoran Branch, Central Jakarta, the sampling method was carried out by the random method, and using the Slovin 79.36 formula rounded up to 80 respondents. Based on the results of partial hypothesis testing, the T-test of the Service Quality variable obtained a T-count value of 7,297 while the statistical table (T table) was 1,665 and the significance value of the Service Quality variable was 0.000 less than 0.05. So it can be concluded that Service Quality partially has a positive and significant effect on Customer SatisfactionKeywords: Service Quality, Customer Satisfaction
Pengembangan Bahan Ajar Interaktif Berbasis Problem Based Learning untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Literasi Sains Peserta Didik
Authors: Rafi’y Muh. , Ferry Irawan  , Dharma Gyta Sari Harahap
Published: November 2023

This research aims to develop PBL-based interactive teaching materials to improve students' scientific literacy skills. The teaching materials developed have met validity and practicality and can be used in class IX Mts Loppe Luwu Regency. The research method used is Research and Development (R&D) with the ADDIE model. Data was collected through assessments by experts in the fields of materials, design and learning media. The research instruments used were questionnaires, interview guides and observation sheets. The data analysis techniques used are descriptive quantitative and qualitative. The results of the development of this interactive teaching material have been assessed as valid based on references from expert validators. It can be concluded that the interactive teaching materials developed by researchers are suitable for use in the learning process in class IX Mts Loppe Luwu Regency
Hydrological Modeling and Evaluation of Water Balance Over the Complex Topography of Nile Basin Headwaters: The Case of Ghba River, Northern Ethiopia
Authors: Hiben Mehari Gebreyohannes , Awoke Admasu Gebeyehu , Ashenafi Abraha Adugna
Published: November 2023

Water resource evaluation, management, and conservation at the local, national, and international levels depend on an accurate understanding of the hydrological processes. In data-poor environments and topographically complicated areas like the Ghba subbasin in the headwaters of the Nile River, the function of hydrological models is crucial.  The primary goal of this study is to use the WEAP model to simulate the hydrology of the Ghba basin. This is because recent hydrological behaviour has changed significantly and resulted in a serious water deficit. The minimal satisfactory performance limit for the monthly stream flow variable was strongly attained by the multi-variable calibration scenario (R2 = 0.82, NSE = 0.82, IA= 0.80 RSR = 0.87 and PBIAS = 9 % for calibration scenario; and R2 = 0.78, NSE = 0.81, IA= 0.70 RSR = 0.80 and PBIAS = 11.5 % for validation scenario). Evapotranspiration makes up 63.4% of the water balance, according to the model simulation, while surface runoff, interflow, baseflow and groundwater recharge accounting for 11.1 %, 11.8%, 5.4% and 8.3 %, respectively. The simulated average annual streamflow at the subbasin outlet is 16.33 m3/s. The simulated monthly minimum flow occurs in January with an average flow of 1.78 m3/s and a coefficient of dispersion of 0.45. Maximum flows occur in July and August, with an average flow of 53.57 m3/s and a coefficient of dispersion of 0.19. The main rainy season was shown to have a larger spatial distribution of simulated runoff, and the average annual recharge value is 53.5 mm. The study's conclusions indicated that both surface water harvesting and groundwater extraction might be used for reliable water distribution to the subbasin's continuously increasing sectoral water demand.
Myostatin as a Prognostic Biomarker in Hepatic Cirrhosis Patients with Sarcopenia
Authors: Agustina Rizki Aliana , Suyata
Published: November 2023

Cirrhosis represents the advanced stage of numerous chronic liver conditions. Sarcopenia is a frequently overlooked complication in cirrhotic patients, resulting from factors such as insufficient protein intake, malabsorption, diminished muscle growth, and increased muscle breakdown. Sarcopenia is a multifaceted, chronic condition associated with elevated risks of morbidity and mortality. In the field of hepatology, sarcopenia is typically described as a phenotypic indication of muscle mass loss, affecting approximately 30-70% of liver cirrhosis patients. Sarcopenia has been scientifically linked to an increased risk of falls, reduced quality of life, the emergence of acute decompensated liver failure, and mortality in cirrhotic patients. Myostatin, classified as a cytokine within the transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) family, is recognized for its role in disrupting protein synthesis. It functions as a negative regulator of muscle growth, inhibiting myogenesisand is linked to the onset of sarcopenia. Extensive literature supports the prognostic importance of sarcopenia in cirrhosis, and serum myostatin levels have the potential to serve as a valuable biomarker. Elevated myostatin concentrations have been linked to the presence of sarcopenia and decreased survival rates in individuals diagnosed with liver cirrhosis.
Factors that Influence the Behavior of Women of Childbearing Age (WUS) for Early Detection of Cervical Cancer Through IVA Tests in Indonesia: Literature Review
Authors: Komalawati Gerda Angela , Martha Evi
Published: November 2023

Cervical cancer is the second largest cancer in Indonesia after breast cancer with an estimated number of new cases of 32,469 (17.2%). Meanwhile, the coverage of early detection of cervical cancer is still far below the target, namely 10.4%, which is ideally 80%. As many as 70% of cervical cancer cases are found to be in an advanced stage, thereby increasing mortality in women. This indicates that women still have low interest in early detection of cervical cancer, namely using the IVA (Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid) method. This literature review aims to determine the factors that influence the behavior of women of childbearing age (WUS) for early detection of cervical cancer through the IVA test. This literature review uses Literature reviews such as articles in research journal databases, searches are carried out via the internet in the form of reviewing articles via Google Scholar. From the initial search results using keywords, 240 articles were obtained and after carrying out the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 9 articles were obtained that were relevant to the publication period starting from 2018-2022. From some of the literature, it was found that the factors that influence WUS behavior for early detection of cervical cancer through the IVA test are influenced by knowledge, attitudes, husband/family support, access and sources of information, access to health services supported by cadres and health workers and culture of shame and fear. knowledge and attitudes of WUS, husband's support, support from health workers, and access to information sources. All factors have a very important role in influencing the behavior of WUS in carrying out VIA examinations. To motivate WUS to carry out IVA, health workers can increase health education regarding cervical cancer and early detection of cervical cancer to husbands and WUS with attractive media to attract the interest and participation of WUS to participate in VIA tests to reduce the morbidity and mortality rates for cervical cancer in Indonesia.
Use the Thermodynamic State Equations to Analyze the Non-ideality of Gas Mixtures
Authors: MANUEL Ngoma , MAJOR T.c.f.s. , PEDRO S.m. , BARROS António
Published: November 2023

The assessment of gas behavior in chemical engineering systems necessitates a profound understanding of thermodynamic principles that govern the interactions among the components within a given system. To this end, the deviation from ideality in a single gas or gas mixture is associated with the disparity between the actual behavior of the gas or gas mixture and the behavior anticipated by the ideal gas model. This study is aimed at scrutinizing the deviation from ideal behavior in a gas mixture composed of CH4 and CO2. The analysis employs the cubic equations of state: Van Der Waals, Soave-Redlich-Kwong, and generalized Virial equations, truncated to the third term. These equations are widely recognized for their utility in characterizing substance behavior under specific thermodynamic conditions. The investigation involves an evaluation of the mixture's behavior by assessing variations in the compressibility factor concerning pressure, volume, and pressure, using a thermodynamic calculator at 296.15 K and 15 bar. The findings of this study reveal the prevalence of attractive intermolecular forces at higher pressures and repulsive interactions at lower pressures. An analogous examination of the effect of altering the composition of CH4 was undertaken using the Soave-Redlich-Kwong equation, which incorporates parameters allowing for an evaluation of the impact of molecule size and intermolecular interactions within the mixture. Furthermore, experimental data were employed to validate the results obtained in this study. Consequently, it can be inferred that these equations provide insight into the influence of pressure on molecular interaction forces, encompassing repulsive and attractive forces, which in turn can define the new volume of a real system. Thus, based on the corroboration established herein, these equations demonstrate a high degree of consistency and applicability, thereby expanding the realm of thermodynamic inquiry.
Quest to Achieve Blue Growth Via Blue Education: A Differentiated Approach to Serve the Society
Authors: Aijaz Urooj , Daud Butt Hassan , Pervaiz Ghauri Saghir
Published: November 2023

The blue economy is considered parallel to the traditional economy and acts as one of the major drivers of growth and development (in the form of blue growth). The world is blessed with a coastline of 1.16 million kilometers, and many are declared maritime nations due to their larger coastal areas. As a driver to boost economic growth, this sector has immense potential; thus, it fastens the blue economy, but outcomes of this sector purely hinge on the relevant human resource (human capital), which acts as a catalyst to the blue growth, hence, generating desired outcomes human capital requires blue education which contributes in the national growth of any economy; the crux of blue growth lies in the blue education. As a maritime nation, Pakistan needs to prioritize this sector by promoting blue education to bring economic prosperity.
Socio-Cultural Impediments Condense the Role of Women Political Workers in their Affiliated Political Parties
Authors: Ullah Latif , Khan Majid , Khan Wasif , Ahmad Nizar Ahmad
Published: November 2023

The present study analyzed women’s role with respect to women's interest protection in their respective affiliated political parties. The study attempted to inquire about support and encouragement to women political workers from their respective families and political parties in the electioneering process. In so doing, this study examined women’s role in policy agenda and resource allocation for women’s equal access to education and health. A cross-sectional research design was used to accomplish the current study. A sample of 231 women on reserved seats was interviewed. A stratified random sampling technique of probability was used for sample selection. Interview Schedule was used as a data collection tool, which consists of Likert scale questions. The data was analyzed by SPSS 21 version software, univariate analysis was established by analyzing simple frequencies of the information, while the bivariate association was established by cross-tabulation and binary logistic regression. The study found that socio-cultural impediments restrict women political workers’ roles in their respective affiliated political parties. It may safely be concluded from the findings of the present study that women's political role remained insubstantial with regard to gender equity and equality. Women's political activities are determined by their male counterparts. Practical and strategic gender needs are required to be addressed to enhance women's political participation.
Cuerpo y videoperformance en américa latina: Popscicles de Glória Camiruaga
Authors: Ribeiro Regilene Aparecida Sarzi , Lacerda Laís Miguel
Published: November 2023

Esta investigación es resultado de una maestría en Medios y Tecnología y consistió en estudiar la iconografía y los lenguajes experimentales de video performances de artistas latinoamericanos. Basada en el enfoque de género y las teorías decoloniales, la investigación cualitativa pretende reflexionar sobre el cuerpo femenino y el vídeo. En este ensayo, el foco es el video performance Popscicles de Gloria Camiruaga, cuyo simbolismo y el despertar de muchos sentimientos y sensaciones constituyen una respuesta directa a la situación política de Chile, a través de la denuncia y confrontación con imaginarios construidos por la estética pop, que involucra las adolescentes, la religiosidad y las condiciones de vida marcadas por un autoritarismo extremo.
The caregiver burden of informal caregivers for stroke patients with and without dysphagia: A multi-center, cross-sectional study in Türkiye
Authors: Giray Esra
Published: November 2023

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the caregiver burden (CB) of informal caregivers for stroke survivors with and without dysphagia and to assess the relationship between the CB levels of informal caregivers for stroke survivors with dysphagia, patients’ swallowing-related quality of life (QoL), and patients’ stroke-specific QoL. Patients and methods: This multi-center, prospective, cross-sectional study included a total of 120 stroke patients (76 males, 44 females; mean age: 61.1±12.3 years; range, 19 to 86 years) between October 2019 and 2020. Of the patients, 57 had dysphagia and 63 had no dysphagia. The Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS) was used to classify the degree of functional dietary limitation caused by each patient’s swallowing impairment. Patients and caregivers completed the Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10), Swallowing Quality of Life (SWQoL) questionnaire, Stroke Impact Scale (SIS), and the Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview (ZBI). Results: The CB levels were higher in those caring for stroke patients with dysphagia than in those caring for stroke patients without dysphagia. Caregiver burden was found to be associated with patients’ swallowing-related QoL and stroke-related QoL. Significant predictors of high CB scores (F=2.55, R2=0.59; p=0.007) were being an employed caregiver (B=17.48, p=0.003), being a caregiver with high school (B=-19.6, p=0.03), and secondary school (B=-16.28, p=0.02) educational status, being son, daughter (B=30.63, p=0.007) or other relative of the patient (B=20.06, p=0.01), lower FOIS stage (B=-3.14, p=0.011), lower SWQoL (B=0.52, p=0.009) and lower SIS (B=-0.37, p=0.04) scores. Conclusion: Caregivers of stroke patients with dysphagia suffer from a higher CB than those without dysphagia. In stroke patients with dysphagia, swallowing-related QoL is associated with the QoL levels of stroke patients and the CB levels of their caregivers. Employment status, educational status of caregiver, caregiver’s relativity to the patient, FOIS stage, swallowing and stroke related QoL of the patients are factors related to burden levels of caregivers of stroke patients with dysphagia. These results may help health professionals to understand dysphagia as an essential source of CB and consider it, while planning treatments.
Low Dose Risperidone Prophylaxis for The Prevention of Delirium in The Intensive Care Unit: A Randomized, Placebo Controlled Trial
Authors: Jacob Amita , Chacko Binila , Sathyendra Sowmya , Peter J.V. , Abraham O.C.
Published: November 2023

Background

Delirium is common among patients in intensive care units. Antipsychotics have been shown to reduce the incidence of delirium in post-operative patients. We set out to compare the efficacy of risperidone to placebo in preventing delirium in critically ill patients admitted to a medical ICU.

Methods

This double-blind, randomised controlled trial compared prophylactic low-dose risperidone to placebo in critically ill patients. Patients were screened daily for delirium using a validated screening tool (CAM-ICU), and the incidence of delirium was compared between groups.

Results

Forty-five patients were recruited. Baseline demographic characteristics, diagnosis and severity of illness were not statistically significantly different between groups. There was no significant difference in the incidence of delirium, adverse events or complications.

Conclusion

In this study, low-dose risperidone did not prevent the incidence of delirium. As delirium is a heterogeneous syndrome, a single intervention may not be effective across subtypes and aetiologies (ISRCTN17375500)

Key Message

Prophylactic risperidone did not reduce the incidence of delirium in ICU patients in this small study. As delirium is a heterogeneous syndrome, a single intervention may not be effective across subtypes and aetiologies.
Representation of Race and Ethnicity in Mainstream Advertising: A Critical Analysis of Racial Stereotypes in Global Advertising Campaigns
Authors: Rona Emmett
Published: November 2023

This discussion examines the impact of racial stereotypes in advertising, focusing on the psychological effects on marginalized communities and the reinforcement of racial biases and discrimination. Racial stereotypes in advertising can have detrimental psychological effects on individuals, leading to feelings of invisibility, self-doubt, and low self-esteem. It can also reinforce internalized racism and create a sense of otherness or alienation. Furthermore, these stereotypes can perpetuate existing racial biases and contribute to discrimination in various domains of life, hindering progress towards equality and social justice. Advertisers have a responsibility to challenge and dismantle these stereotypes, promoting inclusive representations and actively working towards a more equitable society.
Határon átívelő térségi szintű társadalmi reziliencia
Authors: Lovas Kiss Antal
Published: November 2023

Mára a rezilienciát a komplex (térbeli) rendszerek egyik sajátosságaként is tekinthetjük. De vajon meddig szélesíthető a vizsgálat köre? Beszélhetünk-e általánosságban egy térség társadalmi rezilienciájáról, amikor jól láthatóan térben és időben hullámzó az alkalmazkodás hatékonysága és a működőképesség paraméterei, valamint a településenként különböző társadalmi, gazdasági, politikai viszonyok eltérő alkalmazkodási stratégiákat hívhatnak életre. Vajon az egyes csoportok társadalmi rezilienciája jelentheti-e egy egész település sikeres alkalmazkodását is egyben? Úgy tűnik, hogy a térségi szintű változások megértéséhez nem elegendő a jelen társadalmi folyamataiból kiindulnunk, történelmi léptékű holisztikus képet kell feltárnunk, és így nem könnyű a reziliencia folyamatának időbeli behatárolása sem. Tanulmányomban ezekre a kérdésekre és sajátosságokra igyekszek válaszokat keresni, amikor a térségi szintű társadalmi reziliencia kérdéskörét a nagyváradi központú történelmi bihari térség ártándi határátkelőjéhez közeli településeire fókuszálva igyekszem áttekinteni. Abból indulok ki, hogy a trianoni határmegvonás krízisét oldotta a határ szerepének európai uniós csatlakozást követő átértékelődése, ám az egyes települések esetében is sajátos, folyamatosan változó, egymást váltó, vagy egy időben zajló alkalmazkodási stratégiák sikeréről, esetleg kudarcáról beszélhetünk.
Háztartások és közösségek a lokális és az extralokális erőforrások tükrében. Erdélyi példák
Authors: Szabó Á. Töhötöm
Published: November 2023

Az erdélyi falvakról felhalmozott tudásunk egyik fontos komponense ezeknek a falvaknak a valamiféle (részleges), történeti perspektívában értelmezett autonómiája mind a háztartások, mind a faluközösségek szintjén. Fontos összetevő továbbá a háztartások közötti kooperáció hangsúlyos jelenléte. A tanulmány ebből az autonómiából és kooperációból, valamint ezeknek a felszámolódásából indul ki, és amellett érvel, hogy a társadalmi, gazdasági és politikai átrendeződések hatására a valamikor hangsúlyosan az endogén erőforrásokra támaszkodó faluközösségek egyre inkább függővé váltak a külső, exogén erőforrásoktól. A tanulmány a felszámolódás folyamatát és annak az ellentmondásait fejti ki erdélyi terepeken – főként Bonyhán és Szilágynagyfaluban – végzett kutatások alapján: beszél az állattartás, a háztartásvezetés, a gyűjtögetés és a természetben töltött idő változásáról, majd az egészet globális kontextusba helyezi, amihez történeti és recens példákat is használ. Ezek alapján veti fel a kérdést, hogy mindezek a szempontok a reziliencia és a fenntarthatóság, illetve a komplexitás felől hogyan értelmezhetőek
„De hát most jött egy olyan helyzet, amire senki nem számított…” Külső válságok hatása magyarországi sajtkészítők gazdasági gyakorlataira
Authors: Balogh Pál Géza
Published: November 2023

Az alábbi tanulmányban egy sajátos gazdálkodói kör, a magyarországi kézműves sajtkészítők esete alapján vizsgálom a külső gazdasági környezet radikális, egyének által nehezen befolyásolható, sokszor hirtelen és rendkívüli változásainak – sokkoknak és válságoknak – a hatását az egyéni gazdasági gyakorlatokra. Bemutatom az őket érő komplex helyzeteket, válaszkísérleteiket és a belőlük születő innováció lehetséges útjait. Az esettanulmányban Pest, Veszprém és Baranya megyei sajtkészítők körében végzett terepmunka alapján két közelmúltbeli válsághelyzet, a COVID-19 vírus és az inflációs válság összetett hatásait mutatom be az eltérő lokalitásokra. A reziliencia fogalmát középpontba állítva ismertetem, hogy a különféle hatásokra milyen válaszokat adtak a vizsgált gazdaságok. A két válság között alapvető különbségek mutatkoznak, így arra is alkalmasak, hogy a gazdasági gyakorlatok működéséről megvilágítsanak lényeges dolgokat, így például a biztonságra törekvés, a több lábon állás stratégiájának gyakorlati hasznait egy válsághelyzet esetében. A két válság eltérő módon hatott a személyesség és a bizalom kulcsfontosságú kérdésére a „helyi élelmiszert” előállító gazdaságok körében, mely egyszerre jelent fontos előnyt az értékesítésben és hátrányt az árképzés során. A fokozódó polikrízis helyzete pedig a kisüzemi gazdaságok rezilienciáját a jövőben is meghatározó témává teszi.
Reziliencia és rítus: A pandémia alatti házasságkötések és kapcsolatvégi rítusok / válások esetei
Authors: Balatonyi Judit
Published: November 2023

A demográfiai híradások szerint amíg a házasságkötési ráta világszerte jelentősen visszaesett a pandémia alatt, addig Magyarországon a nehézségek ellenére a házasságkötések száma nem, hogy nem csökkent, hanem még nőtt is. De nemcsak a nagy szerelmek teljesedtek be, hanem a válások száma is megemelkedett. Mi lehet az oka mindennek? Van-e összefüggés a két jelenség között? A pandémia alatti házasságkötési „láz” és a válások számának emelkedése a pandémia és a közelmúltban megjelent kedvezményes (házassághoz kötött) hitelek direkt és indirekt következménye volt. A házasság népszerűsége, és ezzel párhuzamosan, a növekvő válási ráta, és főként az ezekkel kapcsolatos társadalmi kritikák, válságdiskurzusok a házasulandók részéről különféle reflexiókat is kiváltottak. A jegyespárok, friss házasok a saját házasságkötésükről gondolkodva plurális, és közös mintákat is mutató válaszokat és véleményeket kezdtek el megfogalmazni és forgalmazni arról, hogy mi okból házasodnak, vagy éppen, hogy mit jelent számukra a válás. Újraértelmezések és innovációk segítségével konkrét lépéseket tettek a megvalósítás, a ritualizáció felé. A házasság jelentéseivel kapcsolatos újraértelmezési kísérletek egyik fő vezérmotívuma a házasság tartamára, a válás kérdésére, továbbá az individualizáció és a konzervativizmus eszményére vonatkozott. Írásomban a pandémia alatti házasságkötési és válási, vagy inkább kapcsolatvégi rítusok bemutatására vállalkozok 2019 és 2022 között végzett digitális antropológiai kutatásom (online kérdőívek, digitális etnográfia és mélyinterjúk) eredményei alapján. A fő kérdésem elsősorban az, hogy ezek a közösségi és egyéni szinten is megfigyelt újraértelmezési és ritualizációs gyakorlatok mennyiben értelmezhetők a közösségi reziliencia eseteiként.
„Simán megoldom, menzás voltam...” Reziliencia-vizsgálat az észak-magyarországi gyermek közétkeztetésben
Authors: Nickel Vira Réka
Published: November 2023

A magyarországi gyermek közétkeztetés elmúlt bő fél évszázada alatt jelentősen átalakult az észak-magyarországi hagyományos táplálkozás és az étkezések módja, ideje. A nők munkába állása és az iskolai gyermekétkeztetés, az üzemi étkeztetés általánossá válása uniformizálódást vont maga után, a szocialista modernizáció életmódra vonatkozó propagandái pedig egységesítették és drasztikusan leegyszerűsítették az addig tájegységi jellegzetességekben gazdag táplálkozáskultúrát. A vizsgálataim során arra a megállapításra jutottam, hogy a közétkeztetésben résztvevő gyerekek nyitottabbak voltak az új ízek iránt, mint „nem menzás” társaik és sok esetben rugalmasabban, kimondottan jó problémamegoldó képességgel kezelték a számukra váratlan helyzeteket, társaikkal szemben is nyitottabbak voltak. Amennyiben a reziliencia fogalmát az egyén szintjén velünk született alkalmazkodási képességként definiáljuk, amellyel képesek vagyunk rugalmasan alkalmazkodni a társadalmi környezet különböző tényezőihez, megállapítható, hogy a három különböző észak-magyarországi iskolában a menzai étkezés összefüggést mutatott a gyerekek rezilienciájával. A kutatás nem reprezentatív, csupán elővizsgálat, a kiragadott példákon felül mindenképpen szükséges lenne egy teljeskörű vizsgálat kimondottan erre a kérdésre fókuszálva.
A csanálosi mezőgazdasági társulás, mint a társadalmi reziliencia lokális ágense
Authors: Szilágyi Levente
Published: November 2023

A tanulmány egy szatmári sváb település, Csanálos máig működő mezőgazdasági társulásának a lokális gazdaságra és társadalomra gyakorolt hatásait vizsgálja. A romániai rendszerváltozást követő agrárátalakulás folyamatának kezdetén a mezőgazdasági társulások fontos szerepet játszottak. A szocialista mezőgazdasági termelőszövetkezetek immáron önkéntes alapon létrehozott utódszervezetei a hosszúra nyúlt átmeneti időszakban egyrészről ellensúlyozni tudták az újraparasztosodással vagy kényszerparasztosodással együtt járó elszegényedést, stabil anyagi bázist jelentettek a rendszerváltást követő nehéz időszakokban a közösségek számára, sokszor az állami feladatköröket átvállalva a társadalmi együttműködést, a bizalmon alapuló társadalmi lokalitást képviselték. Másrészről viszont monopol helyzetüket kihasználva gátolták az egyéni és családi gazdálkodói réteg megjelenését. A társulások kockázatkerülő, kizárólag önerőre támaszkodó gazdasági modelljéből a paraszti, önellátó üzemszervezet emléke köszön vissza. A társulásokra így a posztszocialista utóparaszti termelési rendszereknek egy igen sajátos formájaként is tekinthetünk.
„Hogy hamarább bépástosodjon…” A gyepgazdálkodás jelentősége egy társadalmi-ökológiai rendszer működtetésében
Authors: Babai Dániel , Molnár Zsolt
Published: November 2023

Az európai kultúrtájakban működő integratív, komplex társadalmi-ökológiai rendszerek stabilitását az alkotóelemek struktúrája, funkciója, a szabályozó negatív visszacsatolások, valamint a természeti erőforrások kezelése, a külterjes tájhasználat határozzák meg. Ezek a rendszer-elemek biztosítják a természetes és antropogén zavarások hatásainak kiküszöbölését, a rendszer rezilienciáját. A kultúrtájak jellegzetes élőhelyei az erdők helyén kialakított, fajgazdag hegy- és dombvidéki irtásrétek. Külterjes használatuk és kezelésük a fajkészlet alakításával befolyásolja a gyepek rezilienciáját. Célunk volt a gyepgazdálkodás, különösen a szénatörek alkalmazásának irtásrétek fajkészletére, rezilienciájára gyakorolt hatásának vizsgálata. A kutatás a Keleti-Kárpátokban, Gyimesben valósult meg 2014 és 2020 között, összesen 45 résztvevővel készített 78 félig strukturált interjú segítségével. A gyimesi gyepgazdálkodás számos eleme befolyásolja a gyepek működésében fontos fűfélék, pillangósok és egyéb virágos fajok számát, arányát. A talaj termőképességének növelése, istállótrágya vagy műtrágya alkalmazása számos faj jelenlétét befolyásolja. Általában pozitívan hat a különböző fűfajokra, miközben a pillangósok és egyéb virágos fajok aránya vagy fajszáma némileg csökken. A szénatörek a gyepek fajkészletének mintegy kétharmadát tartalmazva biztosítja a fajgazdagság regenerálását, illetve a természetes és antropogén zavarások hatásainak kiküszöbölését. A gyimesi külterjes gyepgazdálkodás a gazdálkodók tudatos döntései révén jelentős mértékben befolyásolja a gyepek fajkészletét, ezzel biztosítva a gyepek gyors regenerációját és a funkcionális redundanciát, növelve azok stabilitását és rezilienciáját.
The Role of Morality in Religious Moderation and National Defense
Authors:   Jakarta State Polytechnic & Indonesia, Vashti Respati Prajna , Dachlan Rita Farida ,   Jakarta State Polytechnic & Indonesia
Published: November 2023

The importance of character for humans is because it guides humans to good behavior and avoids bad behavior. Apart from that, character can regulate and direct humans towards their nature, namely worshiping and obeying God Almighty. Thus, good character can save people from thoughts and actions that can have a negative impact on themselves and other people. This research uses a quantitative descriptive method, because this research will describe the current situation systematically and factually with the aim of analyzing data by describing or illustrating the data that has been collected as a solution to the research problem. Character can save people from thoughts and actions that can have a negative impact on themselves and other people Polytechnic students have implemented moral values well. as many as 90.9% of students understand moral concepts in the campus environment. 90% of students have implemented tolerance as an implementation of religious moderation. Students also believe that tolerance is an implementation in defending the country. Then as many as 63% of students agreed that moral values have a big influence on defending the country. So without moral values it will be difficult to implement religious moderation and defend the country.
THE HISTORY OF STUDENT RADIO BROADCASTING IN SLOVAKIA AS PART OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE COUNTRY
Authors: Brník Andrej , Bôtošová Ľubica
Published: November 2023

Slovakia has a rich history of student radio broadcasting. Its origins date back to the 1970s, when radio studios were mainly located in university dormitories. Presenters who have worked or are working in the media environment nowadays in Slovakia have often emerged from these communities. The dormitory radio studios has enriched the culture of academic soil for decades and continues till today. This paper is dedicated to this important topic connected with education but also free time activities, within selected decades, the history of individual student radio studios in Slovakia and describes their activities. It is devoted to mapping of this sphere of culture and cultural heritage of student radio broadcasting in Slovakia. The paper is also based on the analysis of secondary sources and the available recollections of committed individuals, and therefore has particular value within the topic of student broadcasting in Slovakia, as it provides a comprehensive overview of the history of this part of the culture of the selected country.
AGE DIFFERENCES IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MEDIA USE AND ATTITUDES ABOUT VACCINATION
Authors: Pavić Željko , Đukić Marina , Šuljok Adrijana
Published: November 2023

Theoretical approaches that analyze media effects can be divided into those which state that the impact is real, comprehensive and one-way, and those which state that there is a reversed causality, i.e. that values, characteristics and attitudes affect the way the media are used. In this paper, these approaches were developed on the example of the attitudes towards vaccination, a topic that has become an extremely important social and public health issue with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors analyzed the data collected in a pilot study on attitudes towards vaccination conducted before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic on a convenience online sample of the Croatian population (N = 822). The results of the research study showed the lack of influence of television and the limited and uneven influence of the use of the Internet and Internet social networking sites on attitudes towards vaccination, i.e. on conspiracy beliefs in the field of vaccination. Namely, the research results revealed negative correlation between the Internet and SNSs use and conspiracy beliefs, which probably flows from the impact of social integration or the prevailing positive information that can be found about vaccination online. Furthermore, age was proven to be a significant moderator variable, given that the negative correlation between time spent online and conspiracy beliefs is much stronger among younger people, and the moderating impact of time spent on social media moved to the opposite direction. The results of the research therefore indicate a need to better understand the use of old and new media, their communicative differences, age differences in their use, and other background variables that can lead to unequal influences of the media on different social groups.
THE POWER OF TELEVISION SPECTACLE: FEMINISM AND POPULAR TELEVISION
Authors: Ileš Tatjana , Marijanović Tomislav
Published: November 2023

Popular television is perhaps the most important tool for the production and promotion of popular culture content. It is a strong place of resistance and a space for various cultural struggles, including the feminist struggle that we observe through a number of genres and characters that resist established definitions of femininity and typical female characters. Products of popular culture, such as television soap operas, and lately a number of other genres, especially those that put female characters in the role of heroines, have enabled the development of a diverse spectre of female characters and given their audience a place where they can find authentic representations of their identities and life experiences. Through the analysis of such series, this paper will show how popular television, empowered by the ideals of feminism, and above all, popular feminism, introduced many female characters to a wider audience, and has undeniably become one of the primary places for female consumption of popular culture.
CHALLENGES OF THE GREEN TRANSITION: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF ENERGY COMPANIES
Authors: Pekanov Dubravka , Mijoč Ivo , Jadrešić Irena
Published: November 2023

The effects of climate change are being felt in all parts of the world. Ways to predict future climate change and reduce the impact of humans on the climate have been the subject of numerous studies. The transition towards climate neutrality at EU level is the backbone of the European Green Deal. It is about the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030 and achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050. Energy companies are responsible for three quarters of greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union, especially those that produce energy from fossil fuels. The paper examines the impact of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through investments in renewable energy sources, implemented as a result of the adoption of the regulatory framework, on the business and financial performance of three energy companies (Hrvatska elektroprivreda – the HEP Group, Holding Slovenske elektrarne – the HSE Group, and the Slovenské elektrárne a.s. – the SE Group) from the European Union over a three-year period (2017-2019). The main objective of this paper is to determine how adapting to the new European Union regulatory framework in terms of the green transition affects the operation of energy companies, focusing on profitability, liquidity, and financial stability. The paper revealed that the companies observed plan to invest in renewable energy sources and reduce or abandon the use of fossil fuels in electricity generation in line with the European Union’s objectives. The analysis of their businesses showed that they approach changes in business models differently with regard to the specifics of the business environment and the development of energy infrastructure, which affects success and stability of their businesses.
Why isn’t anyone publishing open-access articles in Elsevier journals?
Authors: Taylor Mike
Published: November 2023

A couple of days ago, we noted that PLoS ONE publishes more open-access articles in a month than all of Elsevier’s 2637 journals put together publish in a year.  This time I would like to consider why that is. I am genuinely interested here, and I’d like to hear from people who have considered publishing their own work as open access in an Elsevier journal.
A new site: Who needs access? You need access!
Authors: Taylor Mike
Published: November 2023

Folks, just a short post to let you know that, together with my colleagues in the @access Working Group, I have just launched a new web-site. One of the problems we have in promoting Open Access is getting non-scholars involved.  So the whole enterprise can feel like an ivory-tower issue, one that just doesn’t affect the great majority of people.  But that’s not true. The new site is called  Who needs access? 
Verlegerbeteiligung, De-Identification, ungenügende Schutzmechanismen
Authors: Steinhau Henry
Published: November 2023

Mit einem gemeinsamen Antrag an den Bundestag wollen die Fraktionen von CDU/CSU und SPD erreichen, dass die  Beteiligung von Verwertern an Vergütungsausschüttungen der Verwertungsgesellschaften  gesetzlich verankert wird. Den bisher nicht veröffentlichten Antrag (PDF) verlinkte die Initiative Urheberrecht gestern Abend auf ihrer Website.
Streaming für Klassik-Fans, Sexismus im Techno, „Doxing“ in sozialen Netzwerken
Authors: Fischer Valie Djordjevic und Georg
Published: November 2023

Spotify und andere  Streamingdienste  haben zwar riesige Musikkataloge, sind aber größtenteils auf Pop spezialisiert. Auch die Suchfunktion bei den Streaming-Riesen ist oftmals kompliziert und wenig hilfreich.
“But researchers have the access they need”
Authors: Taylor Mike
Published: November 2023

I read an article on the Times Higher Education website:  Research intelligence – The emeriti seizing a late licence to roam  .  It’s about how many retired academics are finding that, freed from the administrative responsibilities of their university jobs, they are able to be  more  fruitful in their research after retirement. Interesting stuff, so I wanted to read the paper that the article is based on: Thody, Angela. 2011.
Walking with Oliphaunts: Bibi et al (2012) on the Mleisa elephant trackways
Authors: Wedel Matt
Published: November 2023

Stegotetrabelodon making tracks at Mleisa, © Mauricio Antón Sweet new paper out today by Bibi et al. in Biology Letters, on some awesome elephant tracks from the United Arab Emirates. I’ve known this was coming for a while, because the second author on the study, Brian Kraatz, has his office about 30 feet down the hall from mine.
A single, simple, direct question to publishers about the RWA
Authors: Taylor Mike
Published: November 2023

The current NIH public access policy requires self-archiving of accepted manuscripts in PubMed Central (“green open access”). The Research Works Act (RWA) is a bill which intends to end the NIH policy and to make it illegal for government agencies to establish similar policies.
Machine learning-based approaches for financial market prediction: A comprehensive review
Authors: Nandi Bhaskar , Jana Subrata , Das Krishna Pada
Published: November 2023

This research paper investigates the use of machine learning techniques in financial markets. The paper provides a comprehensive literature review of recent research on machine learning applications in finance, including stock price prediction, financial time series forecasting, and portfolio optimization. Various machine learning techniques, such as regression analysis, decision trees, support vector machines, and deep learning, are discussed in detail, with a focus on their strengths, weaknesses, and potential applications. The paper also highlights the challenges associated with machine learning in finance, such as data quality, model interpretability, and ethical considerations. Overall, the paper demonstrates that machine learning has significant potential in finance but calls for further research to address these challenges and fully explore its potential in financial markets.